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A day after an attack by inmates at a Lincoln prison sent five staff members to the hospital, state lawmakers passed a bill requiring the prison to provide stab-resistant vests to corrections officers.
It was included in a criminal justice reform bill (LB50) that passed Thursday in a 34-15 vote.
Gov. Jim Pillen is expected to sign the bill.
"Why is this important?" Sen. Justin Wayne said during final-reading debate.
Because on Wednesday, seven staff members were attacked, three stabbed, by inmates at the Reception and Treatment Center, he said, referring to the incident Wednesday morning.
"This is critical to protect them to make sure that they're being protected on the inside," Wayne said.
The bill would cover a wide range of issues, such as increasing Nebraska’s problem-solving courts and expanding parole options. It also would -- at the urging of the union representing corrections officers -- require the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services to provide employees with protective vests.
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In a press release Wednesday, a prison spokeswoman said five staff members went to the hospital for treatment after three intoxicated inmates in a maximum custody unit at the RTC attacked them with homemade weapons and kicked and punched them.
Another two staffers were injured responding to the scene.
None of the seven staff members suffered life-threatening injuries. Though, an update on their conditions Thursday wasn't immediately available.
In a statement following Thursday's vote, Michael Chipman, president of the Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 88, which represents the state's correctional officers, said the three staff members had been stabbed multiple times in the torso and other areas.
"It is clear the intent of this attack was to murder these officers," he said, saying thankfully they survived.
Chipman said there had been another attack two weeks earlier in the same housing unit, which led to the hospitalization of two staff members.
He said FOP88 members are frustrated because in December they went to then-Interim Director Diane Sabatka-Rine and told her those working in the new maximum-security buildings needed stab-resistant vests because a "very dangerous population" was going to be housed there.
But the vests weren't approved.
"It is clear this attack would have likely caused less wounds to our officers if they had had this tool," Chipman said Thursday.
A prison spokeswoman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
On Wednesday, NDCS Director Rob Jeffreys said: "Violence toward staff members will not be tolerated. Those who choose to perpetrate these acts will be dealt with accordingly, which includes internal discipline, risk mitigation and the judicial system." | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/day-after-prison-stabbing-in-lincoln-lawmakers-pass-bill-with-vests-for-workers/article_75be0594-009c-11ee-80f8-0fd0c472720b.html | 2023-06-01T18:41:28 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/day-after-prison-stabbing-in-lincoln-lawmakers-pass-bill-with-vests-for-workers/article_75be0594-009c-11ee-80f8-0fd0c472720b.html |
A retired New Jersey physician who marketed an industrial-grade herbicide as a fast-track diet pill and later faked a cancer diagnosis in an attempt to avoid trial was sentenced Wednesday to nearly three years in federal prison.
William Merlino, 85, of Mays Landing, sold the toxic chemical — 2,4 Dinitrophenol, better known by the name DNP — over the internet to hundreds of customers seeking to quickly shed pounds.
Federal agents shut down his operation in 2019 after one of his clients in the United Kingdom overdosed on the drug and died.
"This is an area where we can't have people freelancing — people saying I know better than the [U.S. Food and Drug Administration,] I know better than public health officials," U.S. District Judge Gerald A. McHugh told the doctor as he imposed a sentence of two years and nine months behind bars.
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But despite expressing remorse Wednesday for the death his pills caused, Merlino stood by using DNP to lose weight and suggested the real reason for his prosecution was that it was taking money away from large pharmaceutical companies looking to cash in on other weight loss drugs.
"I wasn't trying to run a business," he said. "I was trying to help people. I've been trying to help people for the 45 years I was in practice."
As for his attempt to delay his 2021 trial by forging medical records that said he'd been recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Merlino chalked it up to a misunderstanding and blamed his then attorney for submitting them to the court — an excuse McHugh dismissed out of hand.
"It's truly unfortunate that at this stage in life that you find yourself in this position," the judge said. "But I feel compelled to say that it was arrogance that got you into this position and it's the same arrogance that was on display in this court today."
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The FDA has banned DNP — an industrial chemical with commercial uses as an herbicide, dye and explosive — for human consumption in the United States since the late 1930s, when it became clear it led to cataracts, liver damage, organ failure and death in patients who were taking it as a weight loss therapy and to treat other maladies.
Previously, forms of DNP had been sold over the counter. And during World War II, the Russian military supplied thousands of its soldiers with the drug to increase their metabolism and body temperature during the harsh winter conditions of the siege of Leningrad.
Although it is now illegal to sell DNP as a drug in most countries, it remains readily available in certain corners of the internet where patients swear by its ability to increase metabolism and quickly torch fat.
Merlino — who spent Wednesday's proceedings dressed in a green prison jumpsuit and handcuffed to a wheelchair positioned at the defense table — told the judge that he conducted "extensive research" into the chemical's potential uses in human patients after he retired from actively practicing medicine in 2005. He took it himself, he said, for eight months — and lost roughly 80 pounds.
But prosecutors maintained that despite Merlino's claims to have been acting in good faith, he knew that selling DNP as a drug was illegal.
For instance, Assistant U.S. Attorney Joan E. Burnes noted, when he first began selling DNP on eBay, he shipped it to his customers across the globe using several fake return addresses. And when the auction website pulled his listings in 2018, he continued to sell the chemical on Twitter and on his own website.
But despite adding disclaimers to his communications with customers noting that DNP was intended for agricultural use, he still included information on how it had been used for weight loss before it had been banned — a message Burnes characterized as a knowing wink to the real reason his customers were willing to pay for access to the drug.
Merlino, Burnes said, made more than $54,000 in sales between 2017 and 2019.
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"This is a man who knew the law and decided he was not going to conform with the law," Burnes said. "And doing so had tragic consequences."
The death of one of Merlino's customers — a 21-year-old British bodybuilder whose name prosecutors have withheld from public court — caught the attention of the United Kingdom's National Food Crime Unit, which, after tracing the source of the drugs back to Merlino, notified the FDA.
Federal agents raided Merlino's home in 2019, effectively shutting down his business. And though a jury convicted him three years later on one count of introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce, Merlino suggested Wednesday that the medical records that linked the bodybuilder's death to DNP consumption and were later used against him at his trial had been forged.
"To overdose, you have to take nearly 10 times the therapeutic dose," he insisted.
But Merlino's own attempts to forge medical records led to his subsequent conviction last year on obstruction of justice charges.
While awaiting trial for the charges tied to his DNP sales, a close friend sought the retired doctor's advice after his wife had been diagnosed with a terminal case of pancreatic cancer. But rather than review the woman's medical records, as he initially told his friend he would do, Merlino forged his own name onto the documents and passed them along to his then-lawyer, Edward F. Borden Jr.
The attorney submitted them to the court in a request to delay Merlino's trial for months. Both the court and prosecutors agreed — until they discovered the records were fakes.
Burnes said Wednesday that Borden was unaware of Merlino's deception when he argued for the trial postponement.
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His new lawyer, Robert Gamburg, said Wednesday that while his client had made mistakes, he still believed the man was redeemable.
"It definitely was a poor, poor choice — words can't describe how poor a choice it was," he said. But "he still has a lot to offer society, he still has a lot to accomplish, he still has the ability to help people." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/ex-doctor-from-mays-landing-who-touted-toxic-chemicals-as-weight-loss-drugs-sentenced/article_91da45ae-0096-11ee-ae3e-6fcd1b0466fc.html | 2023-06-01T18:44:50 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/ex-doctor-from-mays-landing-who-touted-toxic-chemicals-as-weight-loss-drugs-sentenced/article_91da45ae-0096-11ee-ae3e-6fcd1b0466fc.html |
Former Bordentown Township Police Chief Frank Nucera Jr. will be released from prison after a federal judge on Wednesday gave him credit for time served after being convicted on charges he lied to the FBI.
Nucera has served 13 months in the Federal Correctional Institution in Ashland, Kentucky, on a 28-month sentence for lying to the FBI about striking a handcuffed Black teenager during an arrest in 2016.
An appeals court last month vacated that sentence and ordered U.S. District Court Judge Robert Kugler to reconsider guidelines. Nucera was already scheduled to be released Sept. 5 to home confinement with electronic monitoring, the judge said.
In granting time served, Kugler said Wednesday that a strong message already had been sent to Nucera, "having served over 13 months, having destroyed his life" and little more would be gained by ordering him to spend three more months in prison. His lawyer said he would be released Wednesday or Thursday, at the latest.
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"A police chief lying to the FBI is a serious matter," said Kugler. "There's no way around it."
Nucera, 66, listened to the hearing by telephone from Kentucky. Citing concerns about his own safety if he traveled to New Jersey, Nucera got permission from Kugler earlier this month to remotely attend the resentencing.
"I'm hanging in there," Nucera said in response to Kugler's questions.
Nucera's daughter, Christine, tearfully asked the judge to release her father. Her mother and brother Frank III, a Bordentown police lieutenant, were in the courtroom.
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"He is that rock to all of us," she said.
"I'm pleased with the result," defense lawyer Rocco Cipparone said. Kugler ordered Nucera to serve two years of supervised release after 90 days' house arrest with electronic monitoring, and a dusk-to-dawn curfew.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Molly Lorber argued unsuccessfully that Kugler should again impose a 28-month sentence, essentially keeping Nucera behind bars until September. She asked the court to consider "the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the defendant."
In 2017, Nucera was accused of the 2016 hate-crime assault in the predominantly white community of about 11,000 just south of Trenton. Authorities said the longtime chief had a history of racist behavior and talked of sending police dogs to intimidate Black spectators at high school basketball games.
During his trial, prosecutors played profanity-laced excerpts for the jury from 81 secret recordings made by fellow officers in which Nucera could be heard using a racial slur. In one, Nucera says, "These [N-word] are like ISIS, they have no value. They should line them all up and mow 'em down. I'd like to be on the firing line; I could do it."
A federal jury in October 2019 convicted Nucera of lying when he told the FBI he did not strike Timothy Stroye at a Bordentown hotel.
In a 2017 interview with The Inquirer, Stroye recounted his encounter with Nucera and the officers. Two had their hands on their guns, he said, though neither drew a weapon. Stroye also told police he couldn't identify the person who struck him. He said he recalled hearing someone say "chief" during the episode.
Stroye didn't testify during the trial. He died in 2021.
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Kugler declared a mistrial in the case for a second time against Nucera in 2021 after jurors deadlocked on the two most serious civil rights charges against him. If convicted on those charges, Nucera could have faced as long as 10 years in prison on each count.
Prosecutors announced in January 2022 that they would not seek to try him a third time. A 34-year veteran, Nucera resigned from the 25-member police department after learning he was under investigation. His annual pension of $105,992 was frozen pending the outcome of his legal case.
Cipparone appealed Nucera's conviction on the lying charge, arguing in part that white jurors alleged they were pressured by Black jurors to reach a verdict and they gave in to "white guilt."
An appeals court panel ruled that affidavits from four white jurors following a contentious verdict failed to meet legal standards required to show that jurors voted to convict based on racial animus or stereotypes.
Cipparone said an appeal has been made to the full appeals court on the matter. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-bordentown-police-chief-convicted-of-lying-to-the-fbi-will-be-released-from-prison/article_c003b096-0096-11ee-9321-5f9665962ab9.html | 2023-06-01T18:44:56 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-bordentown-police-chief-convicted-of-lying-to-the-fbi-will-be-released-from-prison/article_c003b096-0096-11ee-9321-5f9665962ab9.html |
CARROLL COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE
The two-year-old reported missing from a daycare in Hillsville has been found safe, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
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Authorities are searching for a two-year-old last seen at Noah’s Ark Daycare in Hillsville, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
According to authorities, the child was reported missing just after 10:30 a.m. Thursday.
According to the sheriff’s office, the child was last seen wearing a blue tank top and shorts.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Hillsville Police Department, Carroll County Search and Rescue, Virginia State Police and Virginia State Police Aviation are working on the case to locate the toddler.
We’re working for you to learn more | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/01/2-year-old-reported-missing-from-daycare-in-carroll-county-authorities-say/ | 2023-06-01T18:44:57 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/01/2-year-old-reported-missing-from-daycare-in-carroll-county-authorities-say/ |
Rising costs for labor and other expenses squeezed South Jersey's three largest not-for-profit health systems last year, but only Inspira Health Network reported losing money on operations, according the organizations' latest audited financial reports.
Inspira, which owns four hospitals in Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland counties, lost $42 million on $1.09 billion in revenue. This marked a significant reversal from 2021, when Inspira reported $53 million in operating income on $1.05 billion in revenue.
Fitch Ratings said in a recent report that Inspira incurred $54.3 million in overtime and contract labor costs last year, significantly reducing the organization's margin. The ratings agency said it expected Inspira's financial results to improve in the next few years.
South Jersey's largest health system by revenue, Virtua Health, had $179 million in operating income, down from just under $200 million in 2021. The five-hospital system reported an 8.5% increase in revenue to $2.56 billion.
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Cooper University Health Care, which reached an agreement in April to acquire Cape Regional Health System, had a bigger revenue gain. Cooper's revenue climbed 9.5% to $1.98 billion. It had $129.6 million in operating income, for a margin of 6.6%, slightly below Virtua's 7% margin.
The two smallest hospitals by revenue in South Jersey — Shore Medical Center in Somers Point and Cape Regional in Cape May Court House — had widely disparate results.
Cape Regional was the only one of the six operators in the region to report a decline in revenue. Its revenue was down 5.4%, to $167.4 million. Cape Regional, which is expected to become a solid source of referrals for more advanced care at Cooper, had a $10 million operating loss last year, compared with a $1.6 million profit in 2021.
Shore, by contrast, reported an extraordinary operating margin of 16.6% on $291 million in revenue. Its revenue gain was also strong, up 9.6%. Shore did not respond to a request for comment on its financial performance. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/major-south-jersey-health-systems-operating-margins-fell-last-year-latest-audits-show/article_be4df618-0095-11ee-a3f8-0fc4830454a8.html | 2023-06-01T18:45:02 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/major-south-jersey-health-systems-operating-margins-fell-last-year-latest-audits-show/article_be4df618-0095-11ee-a3f8-0fc4830454a8.html |
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The city of Davenport released nearly 100 documents Wednesday night related to the partial collapse at a downtown apartment building.
Following days of questions about the building's structural integrity, past inspections and overall livability, the documents shed light into the conditions at 324 Main Street.
The city clarified the building's flip-flopping inspection status in a Thursday Facebook post.
The city claims a staff member erroneously clicked "pass" on an inspection report instead of "incomplete" on Thursday, May 25. The staffer then left town, only to change it to "incomplete" on Tuesday, May 30 when they returned and realized the error.
Because of the switch, the city's external facing system displayed the word "failed", which lead many to believe the city had retroactively corrected a false permit report. The staff member has since quit.
But there are still countless questions unanswered, and three people unaccounted for.
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With tenants complaining of windows not opening, heating and AC on the fritz, fire violations and ceiling cracks in their apartments, and inspectors calling for repairs for more than three years, there's plenty to digest about "The Davenport's" past.
The building's owner, Andrew Wold, was fined $300 plus $95 in court fees for failing to keep the building safe and sanitary. He issued a statement sending "thoughts and prayers" to the tenants and their families.
To view all the documents posted Wednesday, click here. Below are the main takeaways from the city's documents, in chronological order.
In a report from Townsend Engineering to Fire Marshal Jim Morris, inspectors Tony Haut and Cory Voelkers shared what they found in a visit to the building. The inspection was prompted by bricks falling from the exterior of the sixth floor onto the sidewalk below.
They recommended adding a temporary brick façade before moving on to permanent repairs, stating that the "damage to the building is not structural and the building is safe to occupy".
Just two months later, a re-inspection found substandard conditions such as inoperable windows, deteriorated ceiling tiles and structurally unsound walls were not yet fixed.
Twenty-two apartments were required to be vacated and approved before anyone could occupy them again.
It was recommended all engineering repairs be scheduled and completed prior to the next inspection on May 14, 2021.
Reinspection photos show cracks on the exterior walls of the building.
The building was granted an extension for correcting previous violations outlined in 2020 and earlier in February 2021.
A final notice was filed, warning that violations still had not been corrected, including vacating and inspecting 22 apartments within the building, repairing exterior walls for weather protection and installing smoke detectors where they were missing.
Exterior wall and structural deterioration violations were pointed out in a complaint notice for one of the units; notice requires an engineer to step in and fix the problems.
Photos from within the apartment show evidence of cracks in the walls and lose ceiling tiles.
Another tenant complaint shows photos of ceiling leaks.
An emergency site visit was performed by a licensed professional engineer for Select Structural, David Valliere. According to his inspection and report, a permanent fix for some of the deteriorating wall conditions would likely include a full wall replacement.
Valliere wrote: "The main takeaway from this inspection is that this damaged area is not an imminent danger to the entire building and its residents. An evacuation or lockout of the building is not necessary at this time. The damage will still be addressed and repaired."
Here are the mockup suggested fixes Valliere submitted.
That same day, Chief Building Official Trishna Pradhan released an official notice of public hazard for the building.
Pradhan's notice details that part of the southwest wall gradually began failing, and there was visible crumbling of the exterior load-bearing wall under the support beam. Additionally, exterior brick veneer had began separating due to rain and ice buildup.
In order for the building to remain operable and habitable, Pradhan requested repairs suggested by Valliere's report be made. A deadline of Feb. 24 was set for structural wall repair permits.
"Emergency vacate orders will be posted on the building if the failing masonry area is not secured per this letter," the notice reads.
Select Structural sent a letter to the city confirming structural repairs were necessary, though there was not an "imminent threat to the building or its residents".
Following reinspection, Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Haut addressed an official notice to vacate to the owner, Andrew Wold, due to previous violations not being corrected.
It required the building to be vacant by Feb. 27, 2023, at midnight. The building was not vacated.
Feb. 28, 2023
City inspectors learned “the west wall has collapsed into the scaffolding” and were informed by workers that “it’s going to be a bigger job that (cq.) what they believed it to be,” according to a city spreadsheet.
David Valliere confirms with Trishna Pradhan via email that the contractor, Bi-State Masonry, had began working on repairs as recommended. Though the plan had been modified to allow the installation of clay brick wall segments rather than a single layer of clay brick, it is accepted because it will "add structural strength to the replaced areas."
March 3, 2023
Bi-State Masonry, Inc., walked off the job after the building owner balked at approving a change order with a higher price tag due to “unforeseen work needing performed."
Fire Marshal Jim Morris contacts owner Andrew Wold about multiple fire violations within the building, including garbage in the hallways, fire doors not latching, outdated smoke alarms and uninspected fire extinguishers.
Photos show the progress of repairs and damages along the exterior walls of the building.
Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Haut issued another notice for the entire building to vacate, this time by June 3, 2023 at 7:30 a.m.
May 24
Engineer report suggested patches in the west side of the building’s brick façade “appear ready to fall imminently” and could be a safety hazard.
Fire Marshal Jim Morris released a notification of public hazard following the building's partial collapse around 5 p.m. Sunday, May 28.
The notice cites "unsafe structural condition, extensive water damage at time of collapse and continued shifting of the building due to the significant deteriorartion of structural support" and calls it an imminent hazard to the public, other nearby structures and emergency responders.
According to the notice, the city demanded immediate demolition of the structure to start "upon securing a contractor". | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/davenport-iowa-building-collapse-city-documents-inspection-report-press-conference/524-ec589328-2b21-4e79-b85d-5c8c7bcf43d5 | 2023-06-01T18:45:51 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/davenport-iowa-building-collapse-city-documents-inspection-report-press-conference/524-ec589328-2b21-4e79-b85d-5c8c7bcf43d5 |
MIDLAND, Texas — For the month of June, adoption fees at the Midland Animal Shelter will be $20.
The adoption fee will include a microchip, rabies and booster vaccinations like Parvo/Distemper for dogs and FVRCP for cats. Spaying and Neutering will also be include for the adopted animals.
For more information, people can go to the City of Midland Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/adoption-fees-for-midland-animal-shelter-reduced-for-the-month-of-june/513-97233122-9f7b-4df3-b497-ea8a5c9676ad | 2023-06-01T18:53:32 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/adoption-fees-for-midland-animal-shelter-reduced-for-the-month-of-june/513-97233122-9f7b-4df3-b497-ea8a5c9676ad |
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Animal Services will be holding its Rescue Runners event on June 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
People can go to the services building located at 1200 N. Fairgrounds to show some support and love for the shelter dogs in the area. They can take them for a walk or run.
If you are interested in the event, people can sign up here. For more information, people can go to MidlandTexas.gov. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-animal-services-to-host-rescue-runners-event-on-june-3/513-f7894bae-5b82-40ad-bcf1-c1614ad51280 | 2023-06-01T18:53:38 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-animal-services-to-host-rescue-runners-event-on-june-3/513-f7894bae-5b82-40ad-bcf1-c1614ad51280 |
PECOS, Texas — PBTISD will be allowing community members to take items from Pecos Kindergarten from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on June 1.
This is all in accordance with board policy CI(LOCAL). There will be no charge for any of the furniture taken by residents.
For more information about the event, people can go to the PBTISD Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/pbtisd-to-allow-community-to-access-school-furniture/513-a4040b58-e453-4292-a6c5-a745c5de5cd3 | 2023-06-01T18:53:45 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/pbtisd-to-allow-community-to-access-school-furniture/513-a4040b58-e453-4292-a6c5-a745c5de5cd3 |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — The Ector County Sheriff's Office has arrested two people after confiscating over $35,000 worth of firearms, marijuana and THC.
Richard and Stacey Sierra have both booked in the Ector County Detention Center and charged with possession of Marijuana and possession of THC.
On May 31, 2023, the Ector County Sheriff's Office SIU Division conducted a search warrant at 8213 W. University. During the search warrant, they found over 400 grams of THC concentrates individually packaged, under five pounds of marijuana, six firearms and over $2,000 in cash.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/two-arrested-after-ecso-confiscates-approximately-35000-worth-of-firearms-marijuana-and-thc/513-13cd8756-074d-4153-91e9-db4d48d06fd5 | 2023-06-01T18:53:51 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/two-arrested-after-ecso-confiscates-approximately-35000-worth-of-firearms-marijuana-and-thc/513-13cd8756-074d-4153-91e9-db4d48d06fd5 |
BIG SPRING, Texas — World War II US Army Veteran Carl Reid has asked the public to send him birthday cards for his 100th birthday.
The Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home resident will be turning 100 on June 15, 2023. Reid is asking for everyone to mail the cards.
The address for the veterans home is 1809 US-87 Big Spring, Texas 79720. For more information, people can visit the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/wwii-us-army-veteran-asks-for-birthday-cards-for-100th-birthday/513-6944fccb-34c2-441a-9b19-9af6bb633cf4 | 2023-06-01T18:53:58 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/wwii-us-army-veteran-asks-for-birthday-cards-for-100th-birthday/513-6944fccb-34c2-441a-9b19-9af6bb633cf4 |
ASU to open medical school, regents commit $30 million to develop health care workforce
Arizona State University will create a medical school as part of a $30 million effort by the state's public university system to fill gaps in Arizona's health care workforce, officials announced Thursday morning.
“We are focusing our full energy and innovation on improving Arizona’s health outcomes," said ASU President Michael Crow. “We must generate knowledge at a scale that will impact society."
With the school, which will be known as the ASU School of Medicine & Advanced Medical Engineering, the university joins just a handful of degree-granting institutions that currently offer medical programs in the Copper State, including the University of Arizona, which founded the first medical college in the state in 1967.
ASU will also grow its existing research partnership with the Mayo Clinic, which operates its own medical school in Arizona with campuses in Scottsdale and Phoenix.
The news comes while Arizona faces a deep shortage of health care workers as its population continues to boom. ASU's new school is just one of the steps that state universities will take in the coming years to address that gap.
The Arizona Board of Regents, which governs the three public universities, is also urging the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University to confront the issue. The regents' plan, dubbed AZ Healthy Tomorrow, gives money to the schools for increased bioscience research, health care workforce development and expansion of partnerships with private sector medical providers.
At a board meeting in April, University of Arizona President Robert Robbins said the school hopes to double the number of new doctors it graduates through its medical school. Its 2026 class consists of roughly 120 students.
Northern Arizona University is set to give a presentation in the fall on how it will contribute to the new initiative. The school already offers degrees in a variety of health care fields, including nursing and physical therapy.
Solving the state's health care gap
A report prepared for the regents found that Arizona's worker-to-population ratio is below the national average in nearly every health care profession.
The state needs thousands of new nurses, doctors and other health professionals to close existing gaps, particularly in rural areas, according to the report.
Those findings correlate with other research documenting shortages of health care workers and a lack of health care access across much of Arizona. State officials have tried to tackle the problem through various programs, including loan repayment programs for medical professionals who serve two-year stints in underserved areas.
Still, the shortage persists. A 2022 report from the Arizona Department of Health Services found that 82 of the state's 126 primary care areas, 65%, were medically underserved. Nearly 40% of Arizonans live in an area with a shortage of health care professionals, according to the department.
That same year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surveyed more than 8,000 adults in Arizona. Its researchers found that 13.5% reported lacking health care coverage, 28.7% reported lacking a personal doctor and 14.1% reported that medical costs were a barrier to seeking care.
Furthering legacies
The new initiative furthers a family legacy for Board of Regents Chair Fred DuVal.
His father, Merlin DuVal, was a surgeon and served as the first dean of the University of Arizona's medical school when it opened its doors. At the time, the school was contentious. Many high-ranking Arizona officials, including several regents, opposed its location in Tucson and its expense.
In contrast, ASU's new medical school comes with backing and goodwill from the board.
The addition of a medical school also burnishes the legacy of Crow, who has championed growth throughout his roughly 20-year tenure at ASU.
He's previously said he sees the expansion as part of the school's birthright, dating back to when it was first voted into existence. In recent months, the university has announced growth on its West Valley campus and an expansion of its design and art offerings through a partnership with the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.
Sasha Hupka covers higher education for The Arizona Republic. Do you have a tip on Arizona's universities, community colleges or trade schools? Reach her at sasha.hupka@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on Twitter: @SashaHupka. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2023/06/01/asu-announces-plans-to-create-medical-school/70274498007/ | 2023-06-01T18:54:36 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2023/06/01/asu-announces-plans-to-create-medical-school/70274498007/ |
Fighter jets to use Sarasota Bradenton International Airport June 4-14 for training
Transonic and supersonic aircraft will be used in training program
Expect to see a variety of fighter jet aircraft arriving and departing Sarasota Bradenton International Airport from June 4 to June 14, as SRQ and Dolphin/Hawthorne Aviation support the Airborne Tactical Advantage Company on a training program.
ATAC is the world’s largest outsourced civilian tactical airborne training organization.
It maintains a versatile fleet of transonic and supersonic aircraft to support the US Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
ATAC is contracted by the military to engage in various training missions such as fighter intercepts, basic fighter maneuvers, offensive and defensive counter-air tactics, and advanced electronic attack.
The fighter jets involved include the F-21 Kfirs and the Mk-58 Hawker Hunters.
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Forecasters watch front in Gulf of Mexico with 70% chance of developing into named storm
Forecasters anticipate heavy rain from Invest 91L in Gulf of Mexico
With hurricane season officially starting June 1, the National Weather Service has been monitoring Invest 91L, which was in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday afternoon; forecasters gave it a 70% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone, up from 20% a day earlier.
“It’s just kind of meandering out into the gulf so for today and tomorrow (Friday) we can expect something similar to what we saw yesterday – which is when we head into the afternoon and evening hours, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms at just about any time,’ said Nicole Carlisle, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Ruskin.
Related:Invest 91L better organized and could become short-lived tropical depression or storm
Heavy rain chances will continue into the weekend as the summertime weather pattern kicks in, Carlisle said, though while the chances Thursday are between 60% and 70%, those should drop to 30% to 40% for the weekend.
Rainfall is expected to be in the range of 2 to 4 inches, with up to 6 inches in isolated areas, she added.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming weekend weather pattern:
Hurricane season underway
The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. The National Hurricane Center predicts a near normal hurricane season, with 12 to 17 named storms, 5 to 9 hurricanes and 1 to 4 major hurricanes.
Invest 91L has a 70% chance of developing into a short-lived tropical depression or tropical storm. If it does develop, it would be named Arlene.
Expect heavy rains
During a 10 a.m. weather briefing, forecaster Jennifer Hubbard stressed that whether Invest 91L develops into a tropical cyclone or not, the front will produce heavy rainfall.
‘It’s got a high amount of uncertainty over how it’s going to be moving the next couple of days,” Hubbard said. “For the most part, expect it to be a lot of rain.”
There is a marginal risk of excessive heavy rainfall through early Saturday, with some street flooding possible during the heavier storms.
Decreased drought
Recent rainfall has decreased the drought conditions for Levy County south to Manatee and Sarasota counties from extreme drought to Severe (D2) Drought conditions, which carries with it a risk of crop and pasture loss and high fire danger.
Drier air on the horizon
The Sunday and Monday forecasts calf for sunny skies in the morning and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
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Sarasota County lands on Florida's richest counties list. What ranking did it get?
Great restaurants, award-winning beaches and great weather (when it wants to be), is it any wonder Sarasota County made it on the list?
Out of 67 counties, Sarasota County lands the 8th place spot for Florida's wealthiest counties, study shows. SmartAsset, a financial technology company, identified the wealthiest Florida counties by comparing investment income generated by each county, property value and per capita income. Here's a breakdown of the study.
How much are people paid in Sarasota County?
- Median Income: $69,490
- Investment Income: $82,509
- Median Home Value: $460,560
- Overall Wealth Index: 26.09
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What’s Florida’s wealthiest County?
The Keys’ Monroe County had a median income of $73,153, median home value of $957,819 and investment income of $221,843.
What’s Florida’s least wealthy County?
Glades County received the lowest overall wealth index. The median income is $38,088. Investment income is $20,804, and the median home value is $235,335
What are the 10 wealthiest counties in Florida?
- Monroe County
- Median Income: $73,153
- Median Home Value: $957,819
- Investment income: $221, 843
- Collier County
- Median Income: $75,543
- Median Home Value: $594,299
- Investment income: $196,655
- St. Johns County
- Median Income: $88,794
- Median Home Value: $515,056
- Investment income: $62,320
- Miami-Dade County
- Median Income: $57,815
- Median Home Value: $479, 969
- Investment income$119,023
- Palm Beach County
- Median Income: $68,874
- Median Home Value: $458,834
- Investment income: $149, 636
- Martin County
- Median Income: $69,769
- Median Home Value: $460, 905
- Investment income: $155,692
- Broward County
- Median Income: $64,522
- Median Home Value: $414,387
- Investment income: $62,691
- Sarasota County
- Median Income: $69, 490
- Median Home Value: $460,560
- Investment income: $82,509
- Seminole County
- Median Income: $73,002
- Median Home Value: $395,298
- Investment income: $37, 534
- Sumter County
- Median Income: $63, 323
- Median Home Value: $407,525
- Investment income: $37,116 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/06/01/sarasota-county-on-richest-florida-counties-list/70274600007/ | 2023-06-01T18:57:35 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/06/01/sarasota-county-on-richest-florida-counties-list/70274600007/ |
More than luck? Venice diver who found 6-inch megalodon tooth shares tips on teeth hunting
Diver Michael Nastasio found a 6.25-inch long megalodon tooth, the largest tooth he’s found out of his 22 years of diving.
Nastasio started Black Gold Fossil Charters in Aug. 2020, but he’s been hunting since 2011 and has since become an expert on shark tooth hunting in the area. More than luck, it’s taken him years of preparation with his love of shark teeth hunting only growing stronger.
“It’s one of those things that never gets old,” Nastasio said. “No matter how many times I find them, the excitement doesn’t go away.”
What is a megalodon?
The megalodon is the largest shark to have ever lived in the world's ocean, according to the Smithsonian. The prehistoric shark lived between 23 to 3.6 million years ago and was about three times larger than the modern day great white shark. The largest megalodons were roughly 60-feet in length and weighed up to 50 tons.
More on Florida's prehistoric animals:Bone-crushing dogs and 3-ton sloths among prehistoric animals that roamed Florida
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How rare are Megalodon teeth to find?
Nastasio finds megalodon teeth every time he gets in the water, but it's not every day you find a 6-inch tooth. Last year there were only five or six 6-inch teeth that were caught between divers in the Venice-area.
The massive prehistoric sharks would come to Venice to mate, not to eat, making a large tooth a rare find, Nastasio said. Florida was recognized by the Smithsonian Institution as a prominent nursey habitat for the megalodons looking to nurse their pups.
What’s also so rare about the tooth he found was not only its size but also its color. The golden orange hue of the tooth signifies it as a rarity, dubbing it a Golden Beach tooth. Usually shark teeth that are found have a dark silver or black color because of their exposure to the elements, but the golden color of his find tells Nastasio that it’s a tooth that hasn’t been out long enough to mineralize.
How can I find megalodon teeth?
The best way to find big megalodon teeth is through a guided charter boat, Nastasio said. They’re professional, certified divers who have been doing it for decades, but beach diving on your own could also lead to finding teeth.
Although the Venice Boneyard is considered a staple for megalodon teeth hunting, Nastasio recommends that people avoid overpopulated diving spots because chances are that most of the exposed megalodon teeth were caught for that day. Nastasio generally never goes to the same spot twice. He has about 1,600 spots he rotates between.
For those preferring to be a little closer to the shore, Nastasio recommends going to Peace River to dig and sift for some teeth.
When’s the best time to find teeth?
The best time to find teeth is after storms when the waves expose a new layer of sand. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/06/01/venice-forida-diver-massive-megalodon-shark-tooth/70274604007/ | 2023-06-01T18:57:41 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/06/01/venice-forida-diver-massive-megalodon-shark-tooth/70274604007/ |
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A former teacher and vice principal in the Hazleton Area School District will spend time behind bars for inappropriate conduct with a student.
James Hudock, 61, was sentenced Thursday to 18 to 36 months in prison and must register as a sex offender for 15 years.
Hudock pleaded guilty earlier this year to having sexual contact with a student and corruption of minors.
Police say he kissed the student and sent them numerous sexual social media messages between June and September 2021. Hudock was charged in June 2022.
Hudock was a teacher in the district and was hired as a vice principal before the start of the 2022 school year before being accused of those crimes.
Hudock is not allowed to have any contact with the victim or the family or have any unsupervised contact with minors.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A woman with dozens of frozen cats in her home was sentenced Thursday in Luzerne County.
Susann Cheslick must serve six months of house arrest, then four years of probation.
Cheslick pleaded no contest in April to two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.
In March 2022, an animal response team found more than 30 cats in deplorable conditions in her rental property on South River Street in Plains Township.
Crews later discovered 28 kittens in the freezer. Investigators found that the cats were alive when put in the freezer, and all died inside.
Under the terms of her sentence, Cheslick is not allowed to own animals.
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A man who pleaded guilty in Northumberland County to the death of his ex-girlfriend will spend decades in prison.
Stephen Kruskie, 28, was sentenced Wednesday to 25 to 70 years in prison.
Kruskie pleaded guilty in March to voluntary manslaughter and homicide by vehicle.
In May of 2021, police say Kruskie was driving with 21-year-old Cheyenne Swartz along Arch Street in Coal Township when they got into an argument, and Swartz tried to get out of the speeding vehicle. She was dragged before being run over.
Police say Kruskie did not stop and fled the scene, knowing Swartz was badly hurt. Swartz died from her injuries four days later.
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced plans for short-term pavement repairs along the southbound lanes of I-94, at the Highway 158 bridge (52nd Street), in Kenosha County.
Beginning the week of June 4, crews will set up a two-week period of southbound double-lane closures at the bridge between Mondays and Fridays with all lanes reopening for weekend travel.
The work will be weather dependent and lane closure times will be subject to change.
Periodic overnight full freeway closures of the southbound lanes are required to set up and take down the lane closures.
During the overnight closures, southbound traffic will exit at Highway 142 and use the frontage road to Highway 158 to get back on the interstate.
All lanes along northbound I-94 will remain open.
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WHITELAND, Ind. — FEMA is encouraging people impacted by the March 31 tornadoes across Indiana to register for federal assistance before the June 14 deadline.
Twelve counties were declared federal disaster areas after some 20 tornadoes touched down across the state on the last night of March.
Whiteland was one of the hardest hit towns. FEMA opened six Disaster Recovery Centers in impacted communities, including one at the Johnson County Transportation Building in Whiteland.
"Everyone is encouraged to apply if you live in a declared county,” said FEMA external affairs officer Roberto Baltodano. "We encourage you to come visit and sit down with us. We want to know your story. We want to know what happened and then help us determine your eligibility."
NOTE: The above video is from a previous report on applying for FEMA assistance.
People can also apply by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, or use the FEMA App.
Applicants should receive a letter of determination within 10 days of their inspection. Denied applications can be appealed. Low-interest loans may also be available to homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits through the Small Business Administration.
Anyone who sustained storm-related damages in Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan and White counties at the time of the tornadoes can apply for assistance.
You can find the Disaster Recovery Center nearest you using this tool. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/fema-deadline-indiana-residents-impacted-by-march-tornadoes-june-14-severe-weather-assistance/531-a3ef5d3b-87f6-4abd-8586-cb0e37e8722c | 2023-06-01T19:02:03 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/fema-deadline-indiana-residents-impacted-by-march-tornadoes-june-14-severe-weather-assistance/531-a3ef5d3b-87f6-4abd-8586-cb0e37e8722c |
A dump truck crashed into a gas pump in Mercer County, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon, leaving a path a wreckage that appeared to include a car.
The crash at the shell gas station along U.S. Route 1 at Franklin Corner Road left the southbound lanes of Route 1 in Lawrence Township closed shortly after 1 p.m., according to NJDOT.
It wasn't immediately clear if anyone was injured.
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The dump truck came to rest under the gas pump covering. Another car appeared to have been torn apart.
NBC10 has calls out to county investigators to get details about the wreck.
This story is developing and will be updated.
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WACO, Texas — The Waco Police Department announced that 31-year-old Lee Jordan Murrow was arrested for manslaughter and injury to a child for their involvement in a crash that left one dead back on May 17.
According to the department, the crash occurred when an 81-year-old woman identified as Dorthey Small was traveling south down MLK Blvd. in Waco in a Mazda 5.
Police say she attempted to make a U-turn and was hit by another vehicle, which then crashed into a third vehicle.
Small and a 3-year-old passenger of the Mazda 5 were reportedly ejected from the vehicle and taken to a local hospital.
The 3-year-old girl suffered minor injuries and Small was pronounced dead at the hospital, said Waco PD.
There is currently no other information available.
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KELLER, Texas — A North Texas veteran is helping other veterans and their service dogs.
Kari Stanley, a U.S. Air Force veteran from Keller, developed severe anxiety and PTSD after she served.
Her four-legged companion, a service dog named Lisa, has been a life-saving support for Stanley.
“I suffer from horrible PTSD and anxiety, and I don’t trust my surroundings, so she looks around for me when I can’t see all around,” Stanley said. “I’m not by myself anymore.”
Several weeks ago, Lisa was hit by a car and her leg was shattered. Stanley rushed to save her, but veterinary expenses quickly added up.
“When she was gone just for the one night in the emergency room, I was lost,” Stanley said.
That’s when another veteran, Cole Lyle, stepped in to help.
Lyle covered all of Lisa’s veterinary expenses and saved her life, Stanley said.
Lyle, who told WFAA that PTSD nearly killed him, had a service dog of his own. His service dog, Kaya, was a purebred German Shepherd.
Together, they moved to Washington, D.C.
Lyle became an advisor to the U.S. Senate on veterans’ policies and lobbied alongside his four-legged companion.
Together, they convinced Republicans and Democrats in Congress to pass the PAWS Act, which allows the VA to provide service dogs to struggling veterans for free.
Kaya, who became a viral internet sensation after being honored on a Southwest flight, was diagnosed with cancer and passed away.
Now, Lyle, is helping other veterans and their service dogs. Stanley was the first veteran to receive help from Lyle.
“It made a huge difference,” Stanley said. "[It saved] both of our lives.” | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/north-texas-veteran-service-dog-assisting-other-veterans-paws-act/287-f57c47f9-a27e-476e-bfc8-b2fd697885df | 2023-06-01T19:11:21 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/north-texas-veteran-service-dog-assisting-other-veterans-paws-act/287-f57c47f9-a27e-476e-bfc8-b2fd697885df |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A pet shelter in McMinnville is fundraising for a new facility after its old building has slowly deteriorated over the years past the point of repair.
Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society, Oregon’s first no-kill shelter, needs the new facility to safely house local cats and dogs.
The organization also has a clinic and a thrift shop to support the shelter and has raised $3.1 million for a new facility and needs another $1.5 million.
“There is a crisis here in Oregon with abandoned pets and we are needing this new building so badly,” Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society’s Executive Director Ronnie Vostinak said.
Amid construction, the shelter has had to down-size to construction trailers to house cats and says they need the new facility to meet demand.
“It’s hurt us because we have abandoned kitties all the time at our clinic, at our thrift shop, at our shelter, they’re left overnight. We are full and so we’ve got to get this building up so that we’re able to get back to the numbers that we have been at,” Vostinak said.
The shelter’s executive director added, “we shelter lost dogs for the police department, we do licensing for the sheriff’s department, we’re a busy little organization and have got to get a new building…they’re terrible.”
Donations can be made through the shelter’s website or through a check in the mail.
“This is a treasure,” Vostinak said. “And we need to stick around for another half a century in this new building.” | https://www.koin.com/local/mcminnville-pet-shelter-fundraising-for-new-facility/ | 2023-06-01T19:14:23 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/mcminnville-pet-shelter-fundraising-for-new-facility/ |
LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Local businesses are gearing up to celebrate National Doughnut Day on Friday, June 2, and you can score some free treats.
According to Shana Smucker with Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts & Pretzels, everyone in line at the business’s Limestone store will be given a free original glazed doughnut on Friday.
At Daylight Donuts on W State of Franklin Road in Johnson City, store visitors will receive a free glazed doughnut as well.
Peggy Ann Bakery in Greeneville will also hand out a single free glazed doughnut for customers on Friday.
Blackbird Bakery in Bristol, Virginia is celebrating by giving out one free doughnut of any flavor to each customer with the purchase of any drink. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/auntie-ruths-other-local-businesses-to-give-out-free-doughnuts-tomorrow/ | 2023-06-01T19:14:32 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/auntie-ruths-other-local-businesses-to-give-out-free-doughnuts-tomorrow/ |
'We want to see actions': Family of man who drowned in Tempe Town Lake files lawsuit against city
The family of a man who drowned in Tempe Town Lake during an encounter with police in 2022 filed a lawsuit against the city of Tempe on Friday.
The lawsuit comes a year after Sean Bickings, who was 34, drowned at the lake as Tempe police officers watched from a bridge and did not step in to help him.
The incident put police water safety protocols into question after body camera footage and audio transcripts released last summer showed Bickings pleading officers for help as they stood by and told him they were "not jumping in" after him. Weeks after the drowning, the Tempe Police Department's union stated officers do not have water-rescue training and lack equipment to perform water rescues without putting the officer at risk.
Bickings' family filed a notice of claim seeking a sum of $3 million against the city in December and ultimately filed a lawsuit "because the city of Tempe hasn't done any changes," said Benjamin Taylor, Bickings' family attorney. "There's been a lot of lip service. We want to see actions."
Months after Bickings' drowning, Tempe announced they would better equip officers for water rescues and add rescue devices to the city's lakes.
The Tempe Police Department also promised to provide enough personal floatation devices for all their units to carry along with training on the use of the new equipment. Before the drowning, outside of CPR, there was no water-related rescue training at the Tempe Police Department.
Despite criticism of the Tempe police response, the Tempe Officers Association said they stood by the officers’ decision to stay out of the water because the rescue represented a high risk of drowning for the officers, the association announced days after the drowning.
According to Taylor, the city has not yet implemented new water safety measures.
"They made all these promises, and we want them to follow through," Taylor said. "It's been one year, what is the City of Tempe waiting for?"
Nikki Ripley, spokesperson with the city of Tempe, said it is the city's policy not to provide comment on active litigation, but she exlpained the city has plans to start implementing water safety devices in early June and that Tempe officers have received training in how to use water rescue throw bags, "which has led to seven individuals being rescued since August," Ripley said.
Ripley said Tempe's operating budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts in August, includes a park ranger program which, if approved, would provide patrols for city parks and lakes. Ripley did not specify if park rangers would be trained in water rescue and if they would be able to assist in drowning situations.
Ripley also said the city's plan to implement floatation rings at Tempe Town Lake and Kiwanis Park is "on track" as it is expected to start in June after the city "waited for product delivery and hardware modifications," Ripley said.
The lawsuit is filed against the city of Tempe, Tempe Police Chief Jeffrey Glover, Tempe Fire Chief Greg Ruiz and the three responding officers: Bryan Berman, Kelly Bennett and Jeffrey Gebbie. The lawsuit accuses them of negligence and wrongful death and asks for a "full and fair" compensation for Bickings' family, which would include funeral and burial expenses and punitive damages, among other things.
'The family is still grieving'
Bickings' death was followed by outpour of support from the community and from local activists, who called out police negligence and deemed the officers' actions as "indifferent" and "insensitive." Taylor said with the lawsuit, Bickings family also wants to point out the "lack of caring" that officers showed during the incident.
"The family is still grieving, they're still hurt," Taylor said. "The body camera clearly shows how this officer did not care about Sean Bickings' life. Anybody who watched the (footage) could feel heartbroken when Sean started begging for his life and the officers pretty much said they weren't doing anything."
Taylor said officers need to have better training to prevent another drowning in the lake. The lawsuit claims the city had "extensive prior notice and knowledge of the dangerousness of and risk of drowning in the Tempe Town Lake" and it said Bickings' death was "avoidable."
"Anybody can walk along (Tempe Town Lake) today, and it's still the same as it was last year, the lake hasn't changed," Taylor said. "If officers had life-preserving devices, Sean Bickings could be alive today." | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/2023/06/01/family-of-man-who-drowned-in-tempe-files-lawsuit-against-city/70275216007/ | 2023-06-01T19:16:26 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/2023/06/01/family-of-man-who-drowned-in-tempe-files-lawsuit-against-city/70275216007/ |
Drug overdose deaths in Milwaukee have doubled in the past decade. Here's how you can respond.
Overdoses drug deaths doubled in Milwaukee County from 2010 to 2020. Public health experts say more deaths could be prevented if community members have access and are trained to use Narcan, a medication to help reverse opioid overdose.
Demand for Narcan has skyrocketed in places like Ozaukee and Washington counties, especially after four people overdosed on cocaine laced with fentanyl in Grafton earlier this month, said Ashley Claussen, public health strategist for Ozaukee and Washington counties. "I think that definitely sparked a huge conversation. People want to know more about substance use disorder and Narcan," she said.
Overdoses with opioid-related drugs, like fentanyl, are very common right now, said Courtney Geiger, Public Health Strategist at the City of Milwaukee Health Department; 80% of all fatal overdoses in Milwaukee County in 2021 and 2022 contained fentanyl.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid and often is laced with other street drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and depressants.
"It's everywhere," she said. If you suspect someone you know is overdosing, here's what you can do to help:
What are the signs of an overdose?
If you suspect someone has overdosed, look for the following signs:
- Breathing slowly or erratically, or not at all
- Slow or erratic pulse, or without a pulse
- Pale gray or blue skin color, especially discolored lips or fingernails
- Unresponsive or unconsciousness
- Choking or gurgling sounds
How to respond to an overdose
If you suspect a person has overdosed, call their name and if they don't respond, rub the middle of their chest with your knuckles. Call 911 right away in you can't wake them up and follow the directions of the 911 operator.
Start rescue breathing if the breathing of the person overdosing is slow or has stopped. Make sure their mouth is not blocked, pinch their nose and breathe into their mouth every five seconds. Continue for 30 seconds. Administer Narcan if you have it. Remove the Narcan from the package and put the tip in either nostril and press the plunger. Continue rescue breathing if their breath is slow or stopped.
Put the person overdosing on their side with their top leg and arm crossed over the body to prevent choking. Stay with the person until emergency services arrive.
What is Narcan?
Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication that can help people who are overdosing on an opioid, such as prescription medications, heroin and fentanyl. The drug, which can be administered as a nasal spray, works by blocking the effects of opiates on the brain.
Narcan does not prevent deaths caused by other drugs, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, alcohol or other non-opioid related drugs like xylazine, an animal tranquillizer, said Geiger.
Narcan typically wears off in 30 to 90 minutes and the person overdosing can stop breathing unless more Narcan is given. For that reason, it's recommended to call 911 to transport the person for medical care.
Where can you get Narcan and fentanyl test strips in Wisconsin?
Narcan can be purchased without a prescription at hundreds of pharmacies across the state. It is available at no cost to people who attend free training sessions. To find out where you can get Narcan in Wisconsin, visit www.dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Wisconsin law states that any person may possess a medication to reverse an opioid overdose, such as Narcan, and may also administer the drug to a person overdosing. Under the Wisconsin Good Samaritan Law, you can't be held civilly liable for a good faith effort to provide assistance in a life-threatening situation.
A project called Nalox-Zone, a free clear box including Narcan, is available for public spaces. Businesses and organizations can contact the organization to install the box.
Washington and Ozaukee counties now hand out Narcan to community members for free. Office locations are at 121 W. Main Street in Port Washington and on 333 East Washington Street in West Bend. For more information, call 262-284-8173 or email ashley.classen@washozwi.gov.
Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation to decriminalize fentanyl test strips last year. The strips detect the presence of fentanyl in powders or injectables and can help prevent accidental overdoses. Wisconsin residents can request free fentanyl test strips via mail by visiting nextdistro.org/wisconsin.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use disorder, here's where you can find help:
For those struggling with substance use disorder, and their friends and families, it can be difficult to reach out for support. There are programs in Milwaukee County and in Wisconsin that can provide help for recovery.
To find resources in Milwaukee County, call 211 or the Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Help Line at 833-944-46473. For Milwaukee locations to receive an evaluation and treatment, visit the health department's website for a list of facilities or call 414-257-8085.
If you need help with mental health or a substance abuse issue, the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division has a crisis line at 414-257-7222.
If you're a family member or friend looking for support, Nar-ANON, a local group, can provide resources.
To find resources in Ozaukee and Washington County, visit changetheend.com.
If you need urgent assistance, call 911 immediately.
Need to dispose of prescription drugs? Here's how to find a take-back location
In Milwaukee, people can dispose of medications 24/7 in drop boxes at Milwaukee Police Districts 2 through 7 as well as the Milwaukee Municipal Court, at 951 N. James Lovell St., on Monday through Friday from 8a.m. to 4:45p.m.
Free postage-paid drug disposal envelopes are also available to residents for the disposal of prescriptions. Residents can pick up an envelope at various CVS locations. For a list of locations, visit www.city.milwaukee.gov.
Do not place illegal drugs, needles, bio-hazardous material, inhalers, aerosol can, personal care products or household hazardous waste in drop boxes or envelopes.
Contact Alex Groth at agroth@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @grothalexandria. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/01/how-to-administer-narcan-to-people-overdosing-from-opioids-fentanyl-wisconsin-resources/70252685007/ | 2023-06-01T19:19:30 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/01/how-to-administer-narcan-to-people-overdosing-from-opioids-fentanyl-wisconsin-resources/70252685007/ |
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air Quality Action Day for Friday across Indiana, forecasting high ozone levels.
This includes the northeast Indiana region, consisting of Allen, Huntington and Wabash counties.
The department said it is expecting higher temperatures, minimal cloud cover and conditions conducive for ozone development.
Anyone sensitive to changes in air quality may be affected when ozone levels are high, the agency said. It said children, senior citizens and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors.
IDEM said Air Quality Action Days generally occur when weather conditions such as light winds, hot and dry air, stagnant conditions and lower atmospheric inversions trap pollutants close to the ground.
IDEM encouraged people to help reduce ozone by making changes to daily habits, such as driving less, combining errands into one trip, turning off your lights and setting your thermostat to 75 degrees or higher. It urged people to avoid idling engines and avoid refueling or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7 p.m. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/friday-is-air-quality-action-day-across-indiana/article_fb21b13c-00a5-11ee-b853-5b44fb941618.html | 2023-06-01T19:20:54 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/friday-is-air-quality-action-day-across-indiana/article_fb21b13c-00a5-11ee-b853-5b44fb941618.html |
A 24-year-old Louisville, Kentucky, woman has been identified as the victim of a one-car crash on Interstate 69 south of the Union Chapel Road exit early Wednesday.
Megan Hazzard died accidentally from multiple blunt-impact injuries because of a motor vehicle crash, the Allen County coroner's office said in a statement following an autopsy.
Hazzard was the driver of a vehicle that crashed about 3:30 a.m., the statement said. After being removed from the vehicle, she was taken to a local hospital, where death was pronounced a short time after arrival.
Two passengers, a man and a woman, were initially reported in critical condition, police said.
Hazzard's death is the 17th in motor vehicle crashes during 2023, the coroner's office statement said.
The Allen County sheriff's department, the county prosecutor's office and the coroner's office are investigating the crash. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/victim-of-wednesday-i-69-crash-identified/article_2963bb14-00a4-11ee-a6ca-e3b803cbacc6.html | 2023-06-01T19:21:01 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/victim-of-wednesday-i-69-crash-identified/article_2963bb14-00a4-11ee-a6ca-e3b803cbacc6.html |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — There’s been a change in leadership in the Moundridge Police Department as Mike Sparks stepped down from the position on Thursday.
Sparks assumed the position in an interim capacity in September 2020 after serving as a police officer and captain in the city since 1995.
Sparks was selected to serve in the interim after longtime chief Jay Kessler stepped down. Sparks was appointed to the top position in April 2021. He helped transition the old Moundridge Public Library into a new police department during his time as chief.
Jared Kaufman, a sergeant deputy with the McPherson County Sheriff’s Department, was named the new interim. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/moundridge-police-chief-steps-down-interim-named/ | 2023-06-01T19:22:08 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/moundridge-police-chief-steps-down-interim-named/ |
Average daily flows
Snake River at Jackson 276 cfs
Snake River at Palisades 14,116 cfs
Snake River at Heise 17,032 cfs
Snake River at Blackfoot 11,392 cfs
Snake River at American Falls 7,230 cfs
Snake River at Milner 0 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey 587 cfs
Jackson Lake is 61% full.
Palisades Reservoir is 63% full.
American Falls Reservoir is 90% full.
Upper Snake River system is at 83% of capacity.
As of June 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_aae8a3aa-00a6-11ee-82b5-4f2a0f370774.html | 2023-06-01T19:23:13 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_aae8a3aa-00a6-11ee-82b5-4f2a0f370774.html |
Charges dropped against man who served 21 years in prison for deaths of 2 Michigan hunters
Detroit – Prosecutors dropped murder charges Thursday against a man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the fatal shooting of two Michigan hunters.
Jeff Titus was released from prison in February when authorities acknowledged that critical information about another suspect – an Ohio serial killer – was never shared with his trial lawyer in 2002.
After reviewing the case for three months, Kalamazoo County prosecutor Jeff Getting said Titus will not face a new trial.
“This is the right thing to do,” Getting told reporters.
At the same news conference, Titus, 71, said he's “truly innocent.”
“You can put me on the rack, the truth serum, whatever. I did not do it. … I did not shoot those people," Titus said.
Doug Estes and Jim Bennett were fatally shot near Titus’ rural property in 1990. Titus was cleared as a suspect – he had been hunting deer 27 miles (43 kilometers) away – but murder charges were filed against him 12 years later, after a new team of investigators had reopened the case.
There was no physical evidence against Titus. Prosecutors portrayed him as a hothead who didn’t like trespassers.
The Innocence Clinic at University of Michigan law school was working to get Titus' convictions overturned when a dusty 30-page file from the original investigation was discovered at the sheriff's office. It was a blockbuster: It referred to an alternate suspect, Thomas Dillon of Magnolia, Ohio.
That information was never shared with Titus' trial lawyer, a fundamental violation.
Jacinda Davis, at the TV network Investigation Discovery, and Susan Simpson, through the p odcast “Undisclosed,” had raised doubts about Titus’ guilt and aired questions about Dillon’s possible role.
Simpson saw the Dillon file at the sheriff’s office and informed the Innocence Clinic.
Getting, who was not the prosecutor when Titus was charged, said the trial was deeply flawed and key people who testified in 2002 now are deceased.
“I don't know who ultimately murdered Mr. Estes and Mr. Bennett," Getting said. “But I can say with 100% absolute certainty that moving forward with a trial now against Mr. Titus would be absolutely lacking the fundamental fairness that our constitution requires.”
Dillon died in prison in 2011. He was arrested in 1993 and ultimately pleaded guilty to killing five people in Ohio who had been hunting, fishing or jogging, from 1989 to 1992. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/01/charges-dropped-against-man-who-served-21-years-in-prison-for-deaths-of-2-michigan-hunters/70278459007/ | 2023-06-01T19:24:46 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/01/charges-dropped-against-man-who-served-21-years-in-prison-for-deaths-of-2-michigan-hunters/70278459007/ |
Family sues Oakland Co., claim he took his own life after deputies at jail beat him
The family of a man who took his own life after he was allegedly stripped and beaten in the Oakland County Jail has filed a federal lawsuit.
The suit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on behalf of the estate of Milton Adelson against Oakland County and a dozen Oakland County Sheriff's deputies.
Detroit attorney Ven Johnson filed the suit and Adelson's family seeks damages and legal fees.
According to the lawsuit, Milton Adelson was involved in an Aug. 3, 2022 crash with three cars in Auburn Hills and arrested for drunken driving. He was taken to the Auburn Hills Police Department, then to a hospital, and ultimately to the Oakland County Jail.
About 40 minutes after Adelson was processed, a second person was placed in his cell, it said. As the doors closed, Adelson played with the cell door. Two deputies were at the door. One of them manually closed the cell's door and Adelson took a seat on the bench in the cell, the suit said.
It alleges the deputy announced that Adelson was trying to escape from the cell. Twelve 12 deputies then rushed into the cell to subdue Adelson, it said. Deputies lifted Adelson up from his seat, swung him into the cell door and threw him on the floor where they punched and kicked him repeatedly, according to the complaint.
Adelson's attorneys and family claim deputies dragged him through the jail's halls in a headlock and took him to a detoxification cell. They said deputies continued to beat Adeslon, stripped him naked and left him in the cell for hours.
He was released from jail without his cell phone or any money and had to walk 10 miles in the rain to his home in the middle of the night, the lawsuit said.
His family claims Adelson was traumatized by the alleged attack. They also said his anxiety and depression crippled him to the point where his employer fired him because he failed to report for work. Adelson was a machinist with 30 years of experience, they said.
On Feb. 4, three days before he was to appear in court on charges related to the drunken driving incident, Adelson hung himself, the suit said. At the time, he was 59.
His family's lawsuit claims sheriff's deputies at the jail used excessive force and humiliated Adelson, violating his rights under the U.S. Constitution's Fourth and Fourteenth amendments. It also alleges the deputies assaulted Adelson and inflicted emotional distress on him.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office said it doesn't have a comment on the lawsuit or allegations.
"We do not comment on active lawsuits and we look forward to the actual facts coming out on this," Oakland County Undersheriff Curtis Childs said in a statement Thursday to The Detroit News.
cramirez@detroitnews.com
Twitter: @CharlesERamirez | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/06/01/family-sues-oakland-co-claim-he-took-his-own-life-after-deputies-at-jail-beat-him/70276470007/ | 2023-06-01T19:24:52 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/06/01/family-sues-oakland-co-claim-he-took-his-own-life-after-deputies-at-jail-beat-him/70276470007/ |
Inkster man charged with homicide of his girlfriend, a Detroit nurse
Detroit — An Inkster man has been charged in connection with the homicide of Patrice Wilson, a 29-year-old nurse from Redford who was fatally shot just after finishing a shift at Detroit Receiving Hospital on May 13.
Jamere Mykel Miller, 36, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of felony murder, one count of carjacking, one count of armed robbery, one count of felon in possession of a firearm and five counts of felony firearm, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced on Thursday.
Miller was the boyfriend of Wilson, who was reported to be ending their relationship at the time of her death, according to the prosecutor's office. Miller, allegedly disguised in a wig, hat and glasses, waited for Wilson to get into her car after work before firing a handgun at her multiple times through the back passenger side of the vehicle.
The attack occurred at approximately 7:53 a.m. on May 13 at Detroit Receiving Hospital in the 4200 block of St. Antoine Street, according to the prosecutor's office. Wilson was fatally wounded and Miller, allegedly, got into the driver's seat of her car and fled the scene with her in it.
Detroit Police found Wilson's car in Novi that afternoon at 2:19 p.m. with her body in "the rear" of the car. They also recovered evidence in Inkster and Garden City, according to the prosecutor's office. Miller turned himself in on May 14.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said this is what domestic violence looks like and the most dangerous time for victims is when they are trying to leave the relationship.
"A hard working and dedicated nurse that was simply trying to live her life and end a relationship was murdered. It is alleged that the defendant would not let her go," Kym Worthy said in a news release. "People were outraged when she was seen being forcibly taken from her job at the end of her shift. But this is what domestic violence looks like. The evidence in this case will show that this defendant was responsible for her death and the other crimes that we have charged today."
Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Elizabeth Dornik asked for Miller to be remanded because he was already on probation in Washtenaw County and has a $1 million bond in a Wayne County Circuit Court drug case awaiting sentencing. He also has a $1 million bond set in a drugs and weapons case in 21st District Court in Garden City.
"Clearly he doesn't have any care for court orders," Dornik said during Miller's Thursday arraignment.
His attorney, Sharon Clark Woodside, asked for a cash bond and said the charges against her client are merely allegations.
Magistrate Laura Echartea said she believed Miller is a danger to the community and remanded him to the Wayne County Jail.
Resources for domestic violence victims
- ACCESS: A resource center for survivors of sexual assault. (313) 216-2202
- Avalon Healing Center (Formerly known as Wayne County SAFE): A resource center for survivors of sexual assault. (313) 430-8000
- Detroit Police Department Victims Assistance Program: A resource for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault. (313) 833-1660
- First Step: A resource for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault that offers shelter services. Crisis Line: (734) 459-5900 or (888) 453-5900
- Haven: A resource for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault. Crisis Line: (248) 334-1274
- SASHA Center (Sexual Assault Services for Holistic Healing and Awareness): A resource that focuses on the African American experience with groups and services that are open to all. (888) 865-7055, info@sashacenter.org
- YWCA Interim House: Offers shelter services for domestic violence victims. (313) 862-3580, ywca@ywcadetroit.org
hmackay@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/01/inkster-man-charged-10-counts-first-degree-murder-dmc-nurse-patrice-wilson/70277797007/ | 2023-06-01T19:24:58 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/01/inkster-man-charged-10-counts-first-degree-murder-dmc-nurse-patrice-wilson/70277797007/ |
BRIMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Red Mountain Entertainment announced Needtobreathe and Judah & the Lion will be coming to Legacy Area at the BJCC on Nov. 16.
This will be part of Needtobreathe’s “The CAVES World Tour,” which begins in Savannah, Georgia, Oct. 13. The tour will come with a release of its new album CAVES.
Needtobreathe has released eight total albums and has had five of them hit No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Christain Albums chart. The Grammy-nominated band comes from South Carolina and has generated over one billion streams.
Judah & the Lion will join Needtobreathe as special guests on Nov. 16. Tickets go on sale June 9 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/needtobreathe-judah-the-lion-coming-to-bjcc-this-fall/ | 2023-06-01T19:28:19 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/needtobreathe-judah-the-lion-coming-to-bjcc-this-fall/ |
FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. — A Chambersburg man died of injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash in Franklin County Wednesday morning, according to State Police.
Franklin Cordell, 62, was driving a 2009 Dodge Ram pickup truck on the 3800 block of Anthony Highway in Guilford Township around 9:30 a.m. when his vehicle left the road and struck a tree, State Police said.
Cordell was transported by air to York Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, according to State Police.
Assisting at the scene were Bumbaugh's Towing, Mont Alto Fire Department and EMS, Fayetteville Fire Department, and WellSpan Air Medical, police said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/franklin-cordell-fatal-crash-chambersburg-franklin-county/521-69263ce1-8bf2-47c9-bf38-eaf809432252 | 2023-06-01T19:29:55 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/franklin-cordell-fatal-crash-chambersburg-franklin-county/521-69263ce1-8bf2-47c9-bf38-eaf809432252 |
MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. — One person died and another was injured in a multiple-vehicle crash in Mifflin County earlier this month, State Police said Wednesday.
James Black, 82, of McClure, Snyder County, died of injuries sustained in a three-vehicle crash at 3:58 p.m. on May 4 at the intersection of Shindle Road and Back Maitland Road in Decatur Township, according to police.
Black was a passenger in a 2002 Dodge Durango that was struck head-on by a 2011 Chevy Silverado as it attempted to pull onto Back Maitland Road from the stop sign at Shindle Road, according to police.
Black's vehicle was then side-swiped by a 2002 Dodge Ram pickup truck that was traveling south on Back Maitland Road, police said.
Black was transported from the scene to Lewistown Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to police.
The driver of Black's vehicle, Jean M. Hockenberry, 73, of McClure, sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
The drivers of the other vehicles involved in the crash were not injured, police said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/mifflin-county/james-black-fatal-crash-mifflin-county-state-police/521-0f083136-646f-4d4e-a444-d114da87cf74 | 2023-06-01T19:30:01 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/mifflin-county/james-black-fatal-crash-mifflin-county-state-police/521-0f083136-646f-4d4e-a444-d114da87cf74 |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department has asked for the public's help in locating a runaway teen.
16-year-old Jaelyn Sanders is described as being 5'5" in height, weighing about 180 pounds, and was last seen in Little Rock
Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Boyd at (501) 404-3016, Detective Dearing at (501) 404-3014, or the Little Rock Communications Center at (501) 371-4829. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/missing-persons-reports/little-rock-runaway-16-year-old/91-58ecc8bb-785b-421a-b941-ea9c96233831 | 2023-06-01T19:41:44 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/missing-persons-reports/little-rock-runaway-16-year-old/91-58ecc8bb-785b-421a-b941-ea9c96233831 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Police are investigating after a gun was fired during a fight between groups near Sacramento High School, Thursday.
According to the Sacramento Police Department, it happened around 10:40 a.m. on the 2300 block of 34th Street, the same block as Sacramento High School.
Police say there was a large fight between groups and someone fired a gun before running away from the scene.
No injuries were reported. There is no other information yet. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/police-investigating-shooting-near-sac-high-school/103-8d53af4b-e312-4a5a-bf12-857cedb8bbb7 | 2023-06-01T19:42:32 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/police-investigating-shooting-near-sac-high-school/103-8d53af4b-e312-4a5a-bf12-857cedb8bbb7 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two children and an adult are dead following a multi-casualty crash in north Sacramento.
The adult died at the scene of the crash while police said a three-year-old and seven-year-old died overnight. Eight other people were hurt.
According to Sacramento Police Department, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash along the 900 block of San Juan Road, near Northgate Boulevard, around 8:16 p.m. Wednesday night.
It's not clear what led up to the crash or how many of the total 11 people involved in the crash were in the car. Of the 11 people, police said two of them were adults and nine were children between the ages of three and eight years old.
Of the surviving crash victims, police said they remain in conditions ranging from serious to critical.
"I understand that everybody many questions about what happened here tonight. We have those same questions. Our hearts are with the families and the friends of everybody that's associated with this horribly tragic incident moving forward," said Sgt. Zach Eaton Wednesday night.
According to police, the initial call officer responded to was for a car that had crashed into a tree, but Sgt. Eaton noted that information could change as the investigation continues. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-crash-update/103-429de5e0-c60f-4151-8444-9087e11e7759 | 2023-06-01T19:42:39 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-crash-update/103-429de5e0-c60f-4151-8444-9087e11e7759 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New bodycam footage was released Thursday of Sacramento police officers shooting a woman carrying an airsoft gun.
The shooting happened on May 20 and the woman shot was identified as 43-year-old Chio Linh Saeteurn. She was arrested on suspicion of robbery after being released from a hospital.
CASE HISTORY
Officers responded to a business in the 1100 block of 24th Street just after noon on Saturday, May 20, for a report of a person with a gun.
Twenty minutes later, while officers were checking the scene, they received a report of a person waving a gun around 28th Street and N Street. A third call reported a person was pointing a gun at customers in a business around the same area.
An officer saw a person matching the description given by callers around 28th and Q Street.
Police say they tried to get her attention, but she ran from them and ignored multiple commands.
She stopped, turned toward the officers, and pointed the gun at two K9 handlers who fired their guns.
She was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers later found she was carrying an airsoft gun. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-police-release-bodycam-footage-shooting-woman/103-3dd13e9f-21b8-49b8-8379-ffbae8690f1b | 2023-06-01T19:42:45 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-police-release-bodycam-footage-shooting-woman/103-3dd13e9f-21b8-49b8-8379-ffbae8690f1b |
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — The Twin Rivers Unified School District released a statement Thursday after a student at Grant Union High School was shot and killed overnight.
The 18-year-old student, whose name has not been released, was shot in North Highlands and taken to a hospital where he later died. He was supposed to graduate Thursday evening.
Superintendent Steve Martinez wrote in a statement the school will still hold graduation.
"We will move forward with the ceremony in honor and celebration of the student all of us will sorely miss, and in recognition of the achievements of all students who are graduating," wrote Martinez.
A Crisis Intervention Team is at the Grant Union High School campus for support, according to the district. Additional security is also in place for the graduation and everyone will be screened before they enter the stadium.
"While the shooting did not take place at one of our facilities or during school hours, it is our continued mission to ensure that all children are safe from violence and the havoc it wreaks in our neighborhoods," Martinez wrote.
The full statement from the school district is below.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the news that one of our graduating seniors from Grant Union High School was shot and killed last night in a horrific act of violence. Losing a child is an unspeakable tragedy and our entire school community is mourning the loss alongside the student’s family and friends. I know you join me in extending our deepest sympathy to the family as they face the pain from this terrible loss.
Very little information is available at this time. However, I want to assure our community that we will do all that is possible to support our students, staff and families as they deal with their grief. The district’s Crisis Intervention Team is on the Grant Union High School campus for additional support.
There have been questions about tonight’s graduation ceremony at Grant. We will move forward with the ceremony in honor and celebration of the student all of us will sorely miss, and in recognition of the achievements of all students who are graduating. Additional security is in place and everyone will be screened before entering Grant stadium.
We know our school community is angry and frustrated at the violence in our community.
While the shooting did not take place at one of our facilities or during school hours, it is our continued mission to ensure that all children are safe from violence and the havoc it wreaks in our neighborhoods. Like you, we believe that all children deserve to have a safe, healthy and nurturing environment at school, at home, and in the community. We need your help to address and alleviate fears in our neighborhoods. Your voice is a critical part in keeping our communities safe, so if you see something that doesn’t look or feel right, say something. If you hear something that is concerning, please say something by calling local law enforcement or Twin Rivers Police Services at 916.566.2777. Our children deserve nothing less than to grow up in a safe environment."
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Unintentional injuries and deaths are on the rise. Many experts believe that poverty and increased alcohol and drug consumption are two reasons for the increase. Some demographic groups have a higher risk of dying from unintentional injuries than others, with the highest risks found among those who are young, male or Black.
Working in high-risk industries, such as commercial truck driving and construction, also exposes people to more risk. Environmental factors, such as unsafe home or work environments and lack of access to good health insurance and medical care, are additional reasons that some people are more likely to be seriously injured than others.
While broader societal factors are an important predictor of unintentional injuries and deaths, there are also steps individuals can take to protect themselves and their loved ones, particularly as summer vacation approaches.
Taking summer safety precautions
Summer is a time that most of us associate with outdoor activities, ranging from swimming and camping to fireworks celebrations. Yet with these activities often comes the risk of accidents.
June is National Safety Month, an excellent time to remember that many unintentional deaths are preventable. Taking precautions in the following situations can help keep you and your family safe in the upcoming months.
High temperatures
With hotter temperatures, heat-related illnesses are more common, so stay hydrated and take extra breaks if working or playing outdoors. Use sunscreen to protect your skin from burns.
Swimming
Drowning risks increase in the summer. Swimming lessons, watching young children closely around bodies of water, safety barriers, and removing toys and other tempting objects from pools are all good ways to reduce the risk of drowning.
Boating
If you're boating, don't drink and drive. Be familiar with boat safety rules, and consider taking a boating safety course. All boat riders should wear life jackets: even swimmers can hit their heads or become disoriented when falling off a boat. If the weather changes suddenly, head back to shore.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes can carry diseases such as Zika and West Nile virus. If spending time outdoors, consider bringing insect repellant containing DEET and wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants. After storms, empty outdoor containers with standing water, where mosquitoes can breed.
Fireworks
Fireworks cause thousands of preventable accidents and multiple deaths per year. For those who aren't willing to leave fireworks to the professionals, keep children away from fireworks, never light them indoors and have a bucket of water handy in case of fires. Even smaller fireworks can cause severe burns and other injuries: for children, consider glow sticks instead of sparklers.
Biking or walking
MoneyGeek's pedestrian crash analysis showed that accidents often cause severe injuries, even at low speeds. Cyclists and pedestrians should wear bright or reflective clothing, avoid cell phone use, and always be on the lookout for cars pulling out of driveways or in and out of parking.
Driving
Drivers should take extra precautions during the summer. Avoid drinking and driving, watch for pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists, be careful of weather conditions leading to rainy or slick roads, and always stay alert and drive defensively. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cpr-aed-and-first-aid-trainings-offered-at-waverly-health-center/article_6004c2c4-ffd9-11ed-a5ad-1b77b0f9f613.html | 2023-06-01T19:51:05 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cpr-aed-and-first-aid-trainings-offered-at-waverly-health-center/article_6004c2c4-ffd9-11ed-a5ad-1b77b0f9f613.html |
WATERLOO — A woman has been charged with a homicide in the stabbing death of her mother last month.
Waterloo police arrested Sarah Nagy Brown, 33, of Waterloo, for the first-degree murder of 54 year old Roberta Nagy.
On May 21, police and paramedics were dispatched to 217-D Fereday Court just after 8 p.m. where they found Nagy unresponsive. Capt. Jason Feaker said she had multiple stab wounds to the neck.
After first responders provided life saving measures, she was transported to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital where she later died due to her injuries.
Feaker said Nagy Brown was at the scene and was arrested after she allegedly made "admissions." He could not offer any more details. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/waterloo-woman-arrested-for-stabbing-murder-of-her-mother/article_3325084c-00ae-11ee-abea-fb6f8176df8e.html | 2023-06-01T19:51:11 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/waterloo-woman-arrested-for-stabbing-murder-of-her-mother/article_3325084c-00ae-11ee-abea-fb6f8176df8e.html |
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WATERLOO — From Monday to July 28, the Education Service Center and school buildings will be open to the public 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The buildings will be closed on Fridays.
The 21 most popular ice cream flavors in America
The 21 most popular ice cream flavors in America
Ice cream is a beloved treat that's enjoyed by people of all ages, be it families to teens to kids. From classic flavors like vanilla and chocolate to more creative combinations like rocky road and Neapolitan, ice cream aficionados have a plethora of choices, and the sweet treat's popularity continues to soar.
According to the International Dairy Foods Association , ice cream makers churned out 1.38 billion gallons of ice cream, generating nearly 29,000 jobs and $1.8 billion in wages. You could say that ice cream is a deliciously cool catalyst for the economy. This confection has so enamored the country that the majority of U.S. ice cream manufacturers have been in the business for more than 50 years (and counting).
YouGov asked 1,000 U.S. adults about their favorite ice cream flavor, and many Americans ranked vanilla and chocolate at the top. Closely following America's most popular flavors were strawberry, cookies and cream, and chocolate chip.
Stacker analyzed data from the research and analytics firm to rank the 21 most-liked ice cream flavors in the U.S. by the percentage of adults that said they liked the flavor. Ties were broken by the percentage of adults who said it was their favorite flavor.
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#21. Cake batter
- Percentage of adults who like it: 15%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 1%
Cake batter ice cream was first introduced to the world thanks to Cold Stone Creamery in 2003. Since then, it has gained popularity for being a playful twist on the nostalgic flavor of cake batter itself. Who doesn't have happy childhood memories of licking cake batter off of serving spoons?
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#20. Butterscotch
- Percentage of adults who like it: 16%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 1%
Butterscotch dates back to 1817 when confectioner Samuel Parkinson first created his "buttery brittle toffee." While Parkinson first made this as a hard candy and earned the Royal Seal of Approval, there is still some debate about where the "scotch" part of its name came from. Nevertheless, this butter and brown sugar combination has been winning dessert lovers across the Atlantic.
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#19. Raspberry
- Percentage of adults who like it: 18%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 1%
The Food Timeline posits that fruit ice creams were the most popular kind since the sweet treat's beginnings in the 18th century. Even then, raspberries made it on the list of flavor options. This fruity flavor is tangy yet sweet and offers a refreshing taste during a hot summer day.
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#18. Birthday cake
- Percentage of adults who like it: 20%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 2%
Celebrations are always special as long as a birthday cake is involved. Although the origin of this flavor is unclear, birthday cake ice cream is clearly a sensation because of the joyous nature of birthdays and the beloved taste of vanilla cake.
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#17. Peanut butter
- Percentage of adults who like it: 21%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 2%
Peanut butter contains neither butter nor nuts (since peanuts are legumes), but despite this misnomer, they have made their way to the top of American taste buds, starting first as a health food served in sanitariums . Creamy and nutty—peanut butter marries the perfect blend of sweet and savory.
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#16. Peach
- Percentage of adults who like it: 22%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 1%
Peach-flavored ice cream is another one of those early ice cream flavors alongside raspberry and citron melons. It's fruity and fresh, making it ideal to enjoy on a scorching summer day. It's no surprise that it takes the 16th spot.
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#15. Cherry
- Percentage of adults who like it: 23%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 2%
The juiciness and rich flavor render this ice cream a flavor worth savoring. As far back as 1742, cherries were already considered a treat in early America . By the 19th century, maraschino cherry ice cream also popped up and has since been flavoring our sweet dreams.
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#14. Pistachio
- Percentage of adults who like it: 23%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 4%
Pistachio ice cream originated in the Middle East but was popularized in the United States during the late 20th century. It's nutty, smooth, and rich. Just scoop it onto a cone, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy.
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#13. Coffee
- Percentage of adults who like it: 23%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 5%
Coffee lovers, rejoice! Italian immigrants brought their passion for gelato and coffee to the United States, giving rise to the creation of coffee-flavored frozen desserts. For people who missed their cup of Joe in the morning, coffee ice cream makes up for it.
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#12. Chocolate peanut butter
- Percentage of adults who like it: 26%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 5%
After the introduction of Resse's Peanut Butter Cups in the 1920s , chocolate peanut butter amassed followers, gaining widespread popularity. Some say the combination of chocolate and peanut butter triggers the Maillard reaction or the unique pull of browned foods on our palettes. The creamy chocolate and nutty peanut butter meld perfectly; it's no wonder it's a crowd favorite.
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#11. Rocky road
- Percentage of adults who like it: 29%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 4%
Rocky road was created during the Great Depression to bring comfort during turbulent times—so they say, but like its name, its origins are also a bit murky. Its beginnings are variously attributed to Dreyer's, Fentons Creamery in Oakland, and Fred Rigby of Kansas. This ice cream is formulated with a mix of chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts, marrying texture and taste.
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#10. Neapolitan
- Percentage of adults who like it: 30%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 2%
Originating in Italy and named after the city of Naples, Neapolitan is a blend of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. The flavor was originally inspired by an Italian ice cream treat called spumoni, which also had a trio of flavors such as chocolate and pistachio with a layer of fruit and nuts.
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#9. Caramel
- Percentage of adults who like it: 33%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 3%
Caramel has been around for centuries, so much so that its origins are cloaked in mystery. Some think Arabs were the first to make this delicacy around 1,000 A.D. by boiling water and crystallizing sugar. In America, milk and fat were added to the recipe giving us caramel candy. It didn't take long before it transformed yet again into America's favorite cold treat.
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#8. Mint chocolate chip
- Percentage of adults who like it: 33%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 9%
Mint and chocolate have long gone together . Back then, chocolate was a rather bitter drink to which Europeans added sugars, herbs, and spices such as mint. It only took its ice cream form in 1973 when Marilyn Ricketts entered her Mint Royale flavor in a competition for ice cream desserts to celebrate Princess Anne's wedding to Captain Mark Philips.
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#7. Chocolate chip cookie dough
- Percentage of adults who like it: 34%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 6%
This flavor was first introduced by Ben and Jerry's in 1984. Since then, it has become a fan favorite. The soft chunks of cookie dough fuse with the crunchy chocolate chips to create this irresistible combo.
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#6. Butter pecan
- Percentage of adults who like it: 35%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 8%
Butter pecan offers a smooth texture, so when combined with pecans, you have an irresistible flavor on deck. This flavor, a part of Howard Johnson's famed 28 ice cream flavors , is known for its buttery flavor and crunchy pecan pieces.
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#5. Chocolate chip
- Percentage of adults who like it: 39%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 2%
Chocolate chip is attributed to Ruth Wakefield, who in the 1930s , broke pieces of chocolate from a Nestlé bar and added them to her favorite cookie recipe. Little did Wakefield know, she birthed a timeless flavor. It's now a favorite among many Americans.
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#4. Strawberry
- Percentage of adults who like it: 43%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 6%
At President James Madison's second inaugural banquet, strawberry ice cream was served to celebrate . This pink-tinged treat makes up the three classic flavors of Neopolitan but also stands up well on its own. Its fruity flavor makes it a popular choice during the summer months.
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#3. Cookies and cream
- Percentage of adults who like it: 43%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 7%
Many are claiming credit for inventing this creative combination, but perhaps the most ardent comes from South Dakota State University . They say, in the 1970s, dairy professor Shirley Seas went on a dairy judging trip to New Jersey, where he saw staff crumbling Oreos onto ice cream. Impressed, he had students make up a batch to serve on campus. No matter the debate, vanilla ice cream infused with cookie chunks is clearly a textural triumph that crack's this list's top 3.
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#2. Chocolate
- Percentage of adults who like it: 51%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 10%
Rich and creamy, chocolate ice cream claims the second-best spot. Its roots can be traced back to the Aztecs and Mayans, who enjoyed beverages made from cocoa beans. When the frozen form was discovered, it captivated chocolate lovers worldwide. Let's face it: chocolate is a timeless classic.
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#1. Vanilla
- Percentage of adults who like it: 59%
- Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 11%
The number one spot goes to vanilla, a flavor that dates back to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations . Vanilla beans are highly prized, and their popularity grew during the colonial era. A beloved classic, vanilla and all of its creaminess reign supreme.
Data reporting by Lucas Hicks. Story editing by Carren Jao. Copy editing by Robert Wickwire. Photo selection by Elizabeth Ciano.
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BLOOMINGTON — An Oak Park woman was sentenced Thursday to court supervision for misdemeanor battery.
Taylor S. Williams, 18, of Oak Park, pleaded guilty Thursday to a misdemeanor battery charge. She was originally charged in October 2022 with aggravated battery to a police officer, a Class 2 felony, but that offense was reduced to a misdemeanor with her plea.
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The Pantagraph previously reported, per court documents, that Williams was accused of kicking two police officers. She had also been charged with misdemeanor resisting arrest and trespassing, but those offenses were dismissed with her plea.
The plea agreement was accepted by Judge Amy McFarland, who sentenced Williams to two years of court supervision and imposed a $300 fine.
The judge also ordered Williams to complete alcohol use and anger management courses, but then noted that she had already fulfilled that requirement.
Williams was represented by Bloomington attorney Phil Finegan, who declined comment on the case.
Updated mug shots from The Pantagraph
Bryant Lewis
Bryant Lewis, 28, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion causing injury, a Class X felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
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Derek Roesch
Derek Roesch of Saybrook was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 in McLean County Law and Justice Center with several counts, including:
-Two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, Class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon while on parole, Class 2 felony
-Two counts of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon, class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon while on parole, class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 1 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, psylocibin less than 15 grams, a class 4 felony
-Unlawful possession of methamphetamine, less than five grams, a class 3 felony.
-Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor
Justin M. Mata
Justin M. Mata, 28, no address given, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. He was released on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond and his next appearance is Dec. 30.
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Marcus D. Wesley
Marcus D. Wesley, 36, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in a vehicle (Class 4 felony), unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
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Phillip Tinch
Phillip Tinch of Normal was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 at the McLean County Law and Justice Center with several felonies including:
- Five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, more than one but less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 1 felony.
-One count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, less than one gram of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
Trisha L. Hanke
Trisha L. Hanke, 36, is charged with theft of over $10,000 (Class 2 felony). Court documents indicate she knowingly took $14,000 belonging to a Love's Travel Stop, in LeRoy, where she was employed.
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William B. Givens
William B. Givens, 49, no address given, is charged with unlawful possession of five to 15 grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony, possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, possession of five to 15 grams of meth, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
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David L. Oliver
David L. Oliver, 51, of Bloomington, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault.
Kenneth E. Funk
Kenneth E. Funk, 27, is charged with residential burglary (Class 1 felony) involving an apartment in Lexington on Dec. 31, 2022.
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Jordan R. King
Charges have been filed against Jordan R. King, 34, for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act.
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Holly M. Isaacson
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Kenneth L. Minton
Kenneth L. Minton, 51, is charged with aggravated home repair fraud (Class 2 felony) and theft (Class 3 felony).
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Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, is charged for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony).
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Britley L. Hilger
Britley L. Hilger, 32, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after she supposedly punched a McLean County Detention Facility officer in the chest.
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Jasmine L. Smith
Jasmine L. Smith, 31, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (Class 2 felony) and five counts of endangering the life or health of a child (Class A misdemeanors).
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Jackie S. Claypool
Jackie S. Claypool, 46, appeared for a Friday bond court hearing for two new cases which charged her for one count of burglary (Class 2 felony), four counts of forgery (Class 3) and one count of deceptive practices (Class 4 felony).
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Noah R. Demuth
Noah R. Demuth, 22, of Evanston, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, a Class 2 felony, aggravated battery in a public way, a Class 3 felony, mob action, a Class 4 felony, and obstructing a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor. His next court date is Feb. 17.
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Brandon L. Parsano
Brandon L. Parsano, 39, is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, a Class 2 felony. His next appearance is Feb. 17 for an arraignment.
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Alexander N. Williams
Alexander N. Williams, 24, was charged Feb. 2 with the following:
3 counts of unlawful delivery of cannabis between 30 and 500 grams - Class 3 felonies. 2 counts of armed violence - Class X felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 2,000 and 5,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 1 felony. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 500 and 2,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 2 felony. 3 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon - Class 3 felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon - a Class 3 felony 3 counts of violating the Illinois FOID act - Class 3 felonies.
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Carlos Sanchez-Solozarzano
Carlos H. Sanchez-Solozarzano, 22, was charged with 1 count of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony.
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Jaylin S. Bones
Jaylin S. Bones was charged with four counts of first-degree murder stemming from a homicide in Bloomington last year. A McLean County grand jury also returned a bill of indictment charging him with attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm (Class X felony).
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Jordan R. King
Jordan R. King, 34, was charged with violating the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony) a second time in under a month.
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Dominique M. Banks
Dominique M. Banks, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony). The incident happened in October 2022 and involved one victim.
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Austin T. Daugherty
Austin T. Daugherty, 29, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) after he entered an Avis Car Rental, 3201 Cira Drive, in Bloomington, without permission and with the intent to commit theft.
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Sandra M. Lewis
Sandra M. Lewis, 77, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance containing MDMB-4E-PINACA, a synthetic cannabinoid, with the intent to deliver (Class X felony).
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Samantha E. Morris
Samantha E. Morris, 40, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer (Class 2 felony) after supposedly spitting on a Colfax police officer.
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Nolan C. Love
Nolan C. Love, 46, appeared in court Friday for a bond review hearing after being charged with aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony) on Feb. 26.
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Nikkita L. Sandefur
Nikkita L. Sandefur, 36, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) containing cocaine.
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Katlin M.B. Wilson
Katlin M.B. Wilson, 32, is charged with aggravated identity theft (Class 2 felony) after being accused of fraudulently obtaining money exceeding $300 but not exceeding $10,000 from a 60 year old man.
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Eli C. Garozzo
Eli C. Garozzo, 20, is charged with two counts of home invasion, a Class X felony, two counts of attempted armed robbery, a Class 1 felony, and two counts of residential burglary, a Class 1 felony. His bond was set at $200,000 as a 10% bond, meaning he must pay $20,000 plus fees to be released. His next appearance is an arraignment on April 13.
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Tysean T. Townsend
Tysean T. Townsend, 35, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), three counts of child abduction, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and obstructing justice (Class 4 felonies).
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Curtis J. Byrd
Curtis J. Byrd, 31, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felony), two counts of fraud and two counts of financial institution fraud (Class 3 felonies).
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Noral K. Nelson
Noral K. Nelson, 31, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) after he was arrested in connection to a shooting along the 1500 block of S. Main Street.
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Charles J. Tankson
Charles J. Tankson, 23, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony), theft and two counts of unlawful use of a debit card (Class 3 felonies).
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Davis, Micah S
Davis was charged with 3 counts of arson, Class 2 felonies, and 3 counts of criminal damage to property, Class 4 felonies.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
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Livingston, Joshua D.
Livingston was charged with 2 counts of possessing stolen vehicles, Class 2 felonies, possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony, and criminal damage to government property, a Class 4 felony.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
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Kevin L. Ewen
Kevin L. Ewen, 42, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing and was charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony), obstructing a peace officer (Class 4 felony) and two counts of resisting a peace officer (Class A misdemeanor).
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Emmanuel K. Mpay
Emmanuel K. Mpay, 23, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing following a grand jury indictment for two counts of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies).
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Ahmad S. Manns
Ahmad S. Manns, 19, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing and was charged with cannabis trafficking (Class X felony), unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 2 felony).
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Dylan R Mann
Dylan R Mann, 31, appeared Friday in bond court following four grand jury indictments for two separate cases relating to aggravated assault and battery.
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Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), domestic battery, violation of an order of protection and driving while license revoked or suspended (Class 4 felonies).
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William R. Linden
William R. Linden, 79, was released Tuesday on felony burglary charges for trying to pass a forged check at Busey Bank.
Zadek U. Moen
Zadek U. Moen, 20, is facing six felony drug charges after being arrested by the Illinois State Police on Thursday.
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Zachary T. Willis
Zachary T. Willis, 27, is charged with aggravated domestic battery by strangulation (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery subsequent offense (Class 4 felony).
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Cecily M. Sexton
Cecily M. Sexton, 39, was charged with two counts of burglary, a Class 2 felony; one count of forgery, a Class 3 felony; financial institution fraud, a Class 3 felony, and possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.
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Tonisha A. Jackson
Tonisha A. Jackson, 27, was charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a Class 3 felony.
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James A. McConnaughay
James A. McConnaughay, 53, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland. McConnaughay is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony).
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Jessica M. Longberry
Jessica M. Longberry, 38, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland. Longberry is charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) and forgery (Class 3 felony).
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Barry D. Guyton
Barry D. Guyton, 26, was charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon (Class 2 felonies) two counts of unlawful possession of 15-100 of cocaine with the intent to deliver with one being a Class X felony and the other being a Class 1 felony.
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Keon E. Spiller
Keon E. Spiller, 22, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland and was charged with attempted escape after his jury trial reached a verdict.
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BLOOMINGTON — Evergreen Racquet Club, 3203 E. Washington St. in Bloomington, will host a fundraising event this Saturday and Sunday.
The fundraiser will benefit Serving Up Hope, a charity that helps provide sustainable tennis programs for underserved children.
The event will feature two former Women's Tennis Association professionals, Vania King and Christina McHale. Serving Up Hope is King's foundation.
Tickets are $100 and include on-court play, an exhibition, food and drink, and a silent and live auction. Tickets without on-court play are $40. There will also be opportunities to play with the pros on Sunday morning.
Auction items include tickets to the 2023 U.S. Open in the USTA President's Suite, tickets to a Green Bay Packers game, and tennis memorabilia.
Call 309-662-4361 or visit ERCtennis.com for more information.
Family travel 5: Perfect your pickleball skills at 1 of these resorts
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona
Perfect your pickleball skills during a stay in this sun-drenched Arizona resort where 17 lighted courts and a full-service pro shop await. Sign up for group or individual instruction with a certified instructor or play your own game with the family. Later, the gang can cool off in the lazy river, frolic on the serpentine water slide or the kids splash pad, or simply soak up the sun. Book some spa time or a round on the championship Wildfire golf course. Ask about special packages, onsite walking trails and bike rentals.
For more: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxdr-jw-marriott-phoenix-desert-ridge-resort-and-spa/
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Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Pair island sunshine with seaside sports and you have the ideal all-inclusive vacation for active families. Pickleball is just one of the many sports your family will enjoy on this holiday.
Your kids can learn to fly through the air with the greatest of ease during the resort’s circus school trapeze class.
They might also return home bragging about walking a tight rope, riding a unicycle and jaw-dropping juggling skills (adults can learn, too). Take part in sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and outdoor fitness classes when not relaxing in the shade of the coconut palms.
Club Med Punta Cana is suitable for families with kids of all ages, and visitors can expect a wide range of supportive programs and amenities for babies as young as 4 months old.
For more: www.ClubMed.US .
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Curtain Bluff, Antigua
Wing your way to Curtain Bluff, a laid back but luxurious resort in Antigua. It’s an enchanting all-inclusive experience that offers extensive water sports including water skiing, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, paddle-boating and sailing. When you are ready for some time on terra firma, head to the pickleball court or stretch out in a yoga class. While the kids enjoy the CeeBee camp activities, relax in a hammock tucked within the palm trees or spend an afternoon at the spa, where open-air massages provide a perfect end to a sports-filled day.
For more: www.CurtainBluff.com
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La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, California
Visit this 45-acre desert oasis for a hefty dose of sunshine and non-stop sporting opportunities. Long a getaway spot for Hollywood hot shots, the Palm Springs area playground is well-known for top-notch golf and tennis. Now, thanks to the addition of eight pickleball courts, you can learn the game or perfect your skills. The resort’s staff of certified pickleball professionals will be on hand to offer lessons, clinics or simply encouragement. If your clan is inclined to indulge in a multi-sport vacation, book tee times for any of their five award-winning golf courses.
For more: https://www.laquintaresort.com
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Omni Amelia Island Resort, Amelia Island, Florida
With 3.5 miles of pristine beach and abundant native wildlife, this barrier island located off the coast of northeast Florida has been luring families for decades. Spend time kayaking through the marshlands or splashing in the resort pools, or tee it up for world-class golf. When it’s time to pull out the paddles, you’ll find seven pickleball courts surrounded by a canopy of oak trees. Improve your skills via clinics that nurture beginners as well as advanced players.
For more: www.OmniHotels.com
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NORMAL — The Town of Normal is seeking public feedback on its plans to improve Vernon Avenue from West Beaufort Street to Towanda Avenue.
A public meeting will be held at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, in the council chambers and Room 409 at City Hall in Uptown Station. Meeting materials will be shared on the town website, normalil.gov, after the meeting.
Vernon Avenue serves as an east-west corridor from Illinois State University to the business district along Veterans Parkway. The area includes several access points to Constitution Trail, Colene Hoose Elementary School and the school's 16-acre natural playground.
“This is a high traffic area frequented daily by people using many different types of transportation. Improving safety is critical," said City Manager Pam Reece, noting the town wants to hear from the public to ensure their needs are understood.
The Vernon Avenue improvements are part of the town's complete review of streets, with the objectives of lowering speed limits, increasing driver awareness and providing safe crossings for pedestrians. The effort is intended to increase safety and evaluate alternate transportation options.
A project budget will be determined following the review process.
For assistance with ADA access to the meeting, contact Greg Troemel at 309-454-9580 or gtroemel@normal.org.
Coverage of the building collapse at 324 Main Street in Davenport
Coverage from the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus of the partial building collapse at 324 Main Street in Davenport on Sunday, May 28.
Plans are underway to demolish a six-story apartment building in the Quad Cities after it partially collapsed, injuring one person and displacing countless others, authorities said Monday.
Demolition of The Davenport apartment building is scheduled to begin Tuesday morning, Sarah Ott, Chief Strategy Officer for the City of Davenport, said in a news release Monday.
Rescuers are at the scene of a building collapse downtown Davenport.
Protesters gathered at the site of the collapse in downtown Davenport, saying more people are still missing and could be inside.
The apartment building at 324 Main St. is in "imminent danger of collapse" city officials said late Monday night.
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GARY — Akilia McCain has resigned from the Gary Public Library Board effective immediately, she told The Times Thursday morning.
McCain, who was the board president, has served on the board since January 2022 and was appointed by Gary Mayor Jerome Prince.
The impetus for her resignation was a debate over the library's controller, McCain said in a statement to The Times. The library has been without a controller since January, so she suggested the appointment of Karl Cender, a financial consultant who owns Cender and Co. and a member of the Valparaiso School Board. However, Robert Buggs, whom McCain described as "my staunchest opponent on the board," argued that because Cender does work for the city of Gary and McCain was appointed by the mayor, this constitutes a conflict of interest.
"Disappointingly, four of my colleagues bought this line and rejected the adviser's engagement even though he consults with the Gary Common Council (as ARPA manager), the Gary Sanitary District, the Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority and the Calumet Township Trustee's Office, to name a few," McCain said. "Due to the board's abdication of its primary responsibility, I resigned my position on the Library Board effective June 1, 2023."
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McCain said she's proud of what she accomplished on the board. During her tenure, the library eliminated fines for late books and identified structural issues at the Main and Kennedy branch buildings that need addressing.
"As a lifelong bibliophile and career educator, I thanked Mayor Prince for the opportunity to serve on the Library Board," she said. "I am proud of what my administration was able to accomplish in twelve months despite opposition from day one."
This argument with Buggs is far from the first time members of the board have clashed with one another. Buggs and McCain, as well as a few other members of the board, have been squabbling for months.
In February, a spat that erupted over allegations Buggs used a cell phone to record a closed session meeting got so intense that Buggs had to be escorted out of the meeting by police at the direction of McCain. Additionally, another member of the board, Jacquese White, is suing Buggs as well as his colleagues on the Gary Community School Corp. Advisory Board over their decision to remove her from the library board, a decision she and her attorney allege was done illegally; McCain has previously told The Times that she takes White's side on that lawsuit, which is still ongoing. Lastly, Buggs has accused McCain and White of improperly using the library's attorney. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/gary-public-library-board-president-resigns/article_40dcd068-0091-11ee-a01f-4b9d3ed43640.html | 2023-06-01T19:56:50 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/gary-public-library-board-president-resigns/article_40dcd068-0091-11ee-a01f-4b9d3ed43640.html |
A chapel funeral service for Jack C. Noblitt, 81, of Coos Bay who died May 26, 2023 in Coos Bay will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. Viewing will precede the service from 10 AM-12 PM. A graveside service with military honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Park 63060 Millington Frontage Road Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
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June 2, 1956 – May 24, 2023
A mass of Christian burial for Michael J. Goll, 66, of North Bend will be held at 11 am, Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2250 16th Street in North Bend, with father Jorge Hernandez, officiating. A recitation of the rosary will precede the mass at 10:30 AM. Interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay.
Michael was born June 2, 1956 in North Bend, Oregon, to John Elmer and Elizabeth Louise (Osborne) Goll. He passed away peacefully in his home with his children and close friends by his side, May 24, 2023 in Medford, Oregon.
Mike attended Coos Catholic from kindergarten through the eighth grade. He also attended North Bend High School and graduated in 1974. During high school, he was an avid three-sport athlete competing in football, basketball, and tennis. Mike was also very much involved in Boys State during high school. He married his high school sweetheart, Sheree Mallory, in 1975. Shortly thereafter, Mike and Sheree moved to Portland where Mike took a job with the US Postal Service. The two moved back to North Bend in 1977. Their first child, Megan, was born in 1980. They had two sons, Ryan and Andy, born in 1983 and 1985 respectively.
Throughout his life, Mike always put his kids first. His kids were his best friends, and he was their best friend. Mike wanted to spend as much time with his family as possible. He enjoyed coaching Megan's and Ryan's youth and high school sports programs. He enjoyed taking Andy bowling and playing golf with Andy. Mike retired from the US Postal Service in 2011. He spent his retirement with his three children, their friends (who quickly became his friends), and his grandchildren. Mike was an avid North Bend Bulldog supporter. He enjoyed watching college and professional sports with his children, as well as betting on sporting events. He shared a unique and special bond with each of his children and his grandchildren. Mike had diverse interests and could meaningfully relate with virtually anyone on any level. He had a unique sense of humor, charisma, and personality that could light up any room and make every moment memorable.
Mike is sorely missed by his family and friends. His passing is a monumental loss to his family simply because he meant so much to so many.
Shortly before his passing, he relayed the following message to his children which speaks to the kind of man and father he was: “All I want you to say and remember is that we had fun.”
Mike is survived by his daughter, Megan Lucas (Reno) of North Bend; his sons, Ryan Goll of North Bend and Andrew Goll of Medford; granddaughter, Skylar Lucas of North Bend; and grandsons, Aiden Lucas of Medford and Gehrig Goll of North Bend.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Louise (Osborne) Goll; father, John “Jack” Elmer Goll, and his grandmother, Katherine Rose Goll.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the North Bend High School softball program in Mike's honor.
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A memorial service for Virginia R. Marler, 91, of Coos Bay who died May 29, 2023 in Coos Bay will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM at The Salvation Army Service and Worship Center 1155 Flanagan Ave. Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A 61-year-old man has been missing for over 10 days, according to police in DeKalb County.
A post on the department's Facebook page said that Martin Odetokun was last seen May 21, leaving from the 3600 block of Wellhaun Road.
The police department said he is 6 feet tall and weighs 180 pounds. The post described Odetokun as having brown eyes and a bald head and added that he was last seen wearing a blue shirt and red pants.
A photo of Odetokun from DeKalb Police was provided.
DeKalb Police Department said to reach out to SUV at 770-724-7710 if he's seen.
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Salisbury man convicted again of second degree murder after new trial
A Salisbury man has been convicted again of second degree murder, along with assault and firearm charges in a 2017 murder.
On May 30, Dionte Dutton was convicted of second-degree murder, first-degree assault, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault, firearm use in a violent crime and related offenses after a six-day trial in Wicomico County Circuit Court.
Dutton was previously convicted of these same charges in 2019, but was granted a new trial on appeal, a Wicomico County State's Attorney's release said.
On June 10, 2017, Dutton engaged in a minor confrontation with Jaquanta Walton while inside the VFW located on West Main Street in Salisbury. As a result, Dutton summoned his associate Lee Braboy to the VFW with a firearm. Upon Braboy’s arrival, Dutton entered Braboy’s vehicle and began to stalk Walton who was on foot outside of the VFW. After a period of time, Dutton began driving Braboy’s vehicle.
Immediately preceding the murder, Dutton pulled the vehicle behind a building opposite the VFW where Braboy exited. Dutton then proceeded to leave the area. Less than three minutes later, Braboy emerged from behind the building, walked directly up to Walton and shot him one time in the chest before fleeing on foot, the release said.
Braboy was convicted of first-degree murder in 2019 and is currently serving multiple life sentences.
Dutton's sentencing was postponed to allow for a pre-sentencing investigation to be completed. Dutton will remain in custody pending sentencing.
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Get a look inside Ocean City's Hilton Garden Inn as it makes debut
After months of renovations, Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront has made its official debut along the Maryland coastline.
The 12-story, 170-room property reopened Friday, May 26, following an extensive renovation that brings an elevated aesthetic — and a new brand identity — to the heart of a resort widely acclaimed as the East Coast’s favorite vacation destination, South Carolina-based OTO Development stated in a news release.
The new Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront, located at 2800 Baltimore Ave., is owned and operated by OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group.
The newly renovated hotel was previously known to the popular resort town as Ocean City's Dunes Manor Hotel. Founded in 1987 by Thelma Connor, Dunes Manor Hotel was famously known for serving afternoon tea in the lobby, no matter the season. The tradition, held so dear by the hotel staff, was instituted by Conner.
The 35-year-old hotel, located along the Boardwalk, was purchased by OTO Development in December 2021. Work on the project began in October 2022.
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“We’re delighted to bring Hilton Garden Inn’s better, brighter experience to Ocean City,” said general manager Lorrie Miller who heads the hotel’s leadership team alongside Lauri Reynolds, director of sales, and Gennady Osipov, director of food and beverage. “It matters where you stay. And staying here means a well-appointed oceanfront room and private balcony, with nothing but sand between you and the water.”
According to the release, this peaceful setting is anything but secluded.
“We’re only one block from Ocean City’s famed boardwalk — just 175 steps and yes, we counted!” Miller said. “So you’re close to all the action and attractions along what the Travel Channel calls one of the best boardwalks in all of America.”
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The new Hilton Garden Inn is comprised of 170 rooms, each with an ensuite balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and all designed with soft furniture and thoughtful conveniences to ensure guests feel right at home.
Amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center, an oceanfront rocking chair porch and 3,000 square feet of meeting/event space with a ballroom, as well as two onsite food and beverage venues - Coastline Café & Creamery and Solstice Oceanfront Bar & Grill.
“Coastline is nestled in the hotel lobby for fresh, all-day convenience plus a little sweet fun,” said Osipov, noting a menu with artisanal coffee, breakfast bowls and fresh doughnuts in the morning; grab-and-go sandwiches and salads in the afternoon; and hand-dipped local ice cream, sweet treats and boozy milkshakes in the evening. “Solstice, meanwhile, makes the most of its on-the-water setting to serve up stunning views with spectacular food.”
Solstice features a chef-curated menu centered around market-fresh ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
“Solstice specializes in coastal-American dishes with an emphasis on local seafood and signature crabcakes,” Osipov said. “Our indoor/outdoor bar offers a long and merry list of handcrafted drinks: everything from signature cocktails and mocktails to the most delightful dessert concoctions. Our beer and wine lists feature favorites from a local vineyard and several local breweries.”
Locally sourced items include seasonal produce from Baywater Farms, Fifer Orchards and Vessey Orchards; wine from Salted Vines Vineyard; craft beer from Dogfish Head Brewery and Big Oyster Brewery; desserts from Smith Island Baking Co.; and ice cream from Hopkins Dairy Farm. The hotel shop carries a variety of Maryland snacks and beverages along with handcrafted items from popular regional artisans.
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“This renovation brings a modern, elevated aesthetic to our property while still paying homage to the iconic Ocean City vibe,” Miller says. “The design exudes a true sense of place via regional artwork and pops of coastal color, texture and style.”
Look through the photo gallery at the top of this story for a look inside the new Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City.
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Explore Salisbury's foodie scene with new Heart of Savory Salisbury Foodie Tour
With its newly revitalized historic Main Street and Riverwalk, Salisbury is quickly becoming one of the most vibrant hubs in Maryland for art, culture and dining experiences. Now, residents and visitors alike have the chance to explore Salisbury's small-town foodie scene on foot through an immersive culinary journey of food and drink tastings at local restaurants, cafes, breweries, bakeries and more.
Here's everything you need to know about The Heart of Savory Salisbury Foodie Tour, set to kick off June 1.
What to expect on the new foodie tour
Altogether, The Heart of Savory Salisbury Foodie Tour will visit five or six tasting locations in the downtown area, along with exploring street art, historic architecture and the Riverwalk. Be sure to bring your appetite and walking shoes, as the tour itself will last about 3 hours, with about 25 minutes spent at each culinary destination.
If a tour is canceled due to poor weather or the minimum number of travelers not being met, participants will be offered a different date or full refund. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date. All ages are welcome, with a maximum of 12 people per tour group. The tour is wheelchair accessible.
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Where to sign up and meet with foodie friends
Participants in the tour are asked to meet in the bar at Market Street Inn, located at 130 W Market St. in downtown Salisbury. The individuals in charge of running the tour will be waiting inside with a lollipop sign toting the OC Foodie Tour logo.
Parking is free for the first two hours at the 106 Circle Ave. Parking Lot near Market Street Inn. Private transportation is not included in the tour. Tickets prices start at $119 and may be purchased here. Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
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Which restaurants are included?
The tour's tasting locations have yet to be revealed. However, the business's website features a map with the following 17 eateries:
- Angello's Scoops
- Brew River
- Cake Art
- Caribbean Flava
- Mad Hatter Café
- Market Street Inn
- Maya Bella's Pizzeria
- Mogan's Oyster House
- MoJo's Urban Eatery
- revival theatre
- Roadie Joe's
- SBY Coffee
- Sugar Rush
- Sushi De Kanpai
- The Brick Room
- The Ugly Pie
- Together Café
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If you go
What: The Heart of Savory Salisbury Foodie Tour
When: Each Thursday starting June 1; check availibility for start time
Where: Downtown Salisbury
Cost: Ticket prices start at $119; purchase tickets here
Info: https://ocfoodietour.com/heart-of-salisbury/
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Salisbury man sentenced to 30 years in attempted second degree murder case
Gary Dupont Jr., of Salisbury has been sentenced to 30 years of active incarceration for attempted second degree Murder and related charges.
DuPont was convicted of attempted second degree murder, firearm use in a violent crime, illegal possession of a regulated firearm and related offenses on March 15, after a two day jury trial presided over by the Honorable Kathleen L. Beckstead, chief judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Dupont was later sentenced by Judge Beckstead on June 1, 2023.
Ten years of Dupont's sentence are a mandatory sentence, without the possibility of parole. He will be placed on five years of supervised probation upon his eventual release, the Wicomico County State's Attorney's office said in a news release.
On Dec. 27, 2021, after a physical altercation involving several people in the Dollar General Store on North Salisbury Boulevard in Salisbury, DuPont shot the female victim once in the abdomen as she tried to take his photograph to give to law enforcement. DuPont then fled the scene, disposing of his handgun as he did so, the release stated.
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According to the release, the victim underwent emergency surgery at Tidal Health Hospital and survived her wound. DuPont was arrested in early April, 2022, by agents of the United States Marshals Service.
Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes commended the members of the Salisbury Police Department for their work in the investigation, specifically thanking detective P. Glynn for his hard work and diligence in the case. SA Dykes also commended Senior Assistant State’s Attorney D. Scott Messersmith, who prosecuted the case.
Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/06/01/salisbury-man-sentenced-to-30-years-in-attempted-murder-case/70278383007/ | 2023-06-01T20:07:01 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/06/01/salisbury-man-sentenced-to-30-years-in-attempted-murder-case/70278383007/ |
BANGOR -- Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that left one person seriously injured.
Bangor Police Sgt. Jason McAmbley says about 9:00 P.M. Wednesday evening an officer attempted to stop a group of motorcyclists who were operating at a high rate of speed from Union Street to northbound on Interstate 95.
The officer followed the group to Hogan Road where they slowed down and he thought they were pulling over.
McAmbley says instead they accelerated as they turned onto Hogan Road.
The officer discontinued the attempted stop because of excessive speed.
McAmbley says the officer eventually saw a motorcycle on State Street that he thought was involved in the attempted traffic stop but he lost sight of it until he reached Meadowbrook Road.
That's where he found it on it's side with no rider in sight.
18-year-old Cole Thomas of Old Town was found 200 yards down the road, on the non-road side of the guardrail.
Cole was taken to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center with serious injuries.
McAmbley says speed is considered to be a factor.
Anyone who may have information about the crash is asked to contact Detective Andrea Gurecki by email at andrea.gurecki@bangormaine.gov.
Anonymous tips may be left at 947-7382 ext. 3. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/motorcycle-accident-leaves-one-person-seriously-injured/article_a2eaf2a4-00ae-11ee-b277-9be1e642a6c6.html | 2023-06-01T20:09:46 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/motorcycle-accident-leaves-one-person-seriously-injured/article_a2eaf2a4-00ae-11ee-b277-9be1e642a6c6.html |
LAPORTE — The former home of one of the most famous team owners in Major League Baseball history is on the market for over $1.4 million.
The Oakland A’s won three straight World Series titles in the early 1970s when the late Charlie Finley owned the team and lived in the mansion at 3855 W. Johnson Road.
Zach Coulter of Blackrock Real Estate Services said the 10-acre site was put up for sale over a week ago by the current owners, Kevin and Rhonda Spence.
“There’s been a few showings. Definitely, an intriguing property,” he said.
Coulter said an offer for at least $1 million was turned down, at least for now.
He said the well-kept, mostly original home built in 1942 features seven bedrooms and 12 bathrooms along with other unique characteristics like Georgia marble fireplaces.
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There’s also a three-bedroom, three-bathroom guest house constructed in the 1880s and several barns, including one with five stalls for horses.
Coulter said updates to the property, such as new roofs, in recent years were for maintenance purposes.
“A lot of the charm and character remains the same as it was when the Finleys lived there. It’s a cool property for sure,” he said.
A barn is among the features of a home the late Charlie Finley once owned that's now for sale outside LaPorte.
The colorful Finley, who made his fortune in the insurance business in Chicago, was 77 when he died in 1996.
He spent part of his childhood in Gary and moved to the mansion outside LaPorte in 1956.
Finley obtained a controlling interest in the A’s in 1960 and moved the team from Kansas City to Oakland in 1968.
The first of three consecutive World Series titles came four-years later with Hall of Fame players including Reggie Jackson, Jim “Catfish” Hunter and Rollie Fingers.
Finley, who seemed to relish the national spotlight, also became a familiar name because of his salary disputes with players he replaced with less costly talent.
He was very outspoken in his opposition to free agency and his legal battles with then MLB commissioner the late Bowie Kuhn.
Finley was also known as an innovator for things like changing the team colors to green, gold and white.
One of his inventions was an orange baseball for players to see better during night games, but the idea never caught on despite his continued sales pitches, even on network TV.
Chip Jones, a lifelong LaPorte resident, said he grew up with some of Finley’s eight children, including Martin, who was in his grade at school.
Jones said he occasionally went to the property to hang out or play basketball in the gym in the loft of one of the barns.
He also said Finley’s wife, Shirley, would call them in from outside and serve lunch during his visits.
“Mrs. Finley was as nice as can be. She would feed you your peanut butter sandwich just like anyone else’s mom,” he said.
Mr. Finley was also known for embracing the community.
He would tell national TV audiences how he loved LaPorte and do other things like donate baseball equipment for use by local youth.
A living room in the home once belonging to the late Charlie Finley is just one feature of an over 7,000 square foot dwelling listing at just …
After the couple divorced, Finley moved to another mansion a short distance away on U.S. 35, where he welcomed people by the thousands annually to see his outdoor Christmas display.
Jones said it was a special period of time to live in LaPorte.
“It was kind of two worlds. You thought it was really cool that Charlie owned the Oakland A’s but the Finley kids were just good buddies. They were just guys,” he said.
Coulter said the current owners put the property up for sale because they’re looking to downsize since their children are now grown.
He said mansion has already generated considerable interest.
“There’s been several showings and receiving an offer is a good sign,” he said. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/charlie-finleys-former-home-near-laporte-on-the-market/article_58cc26b2-ffdb-11ed-8e58-7737b2b441e9.html | 2023-06-01T20:09:54 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/charlie-finleys-former-home-near-laporte-on-the-market/article_58cc26b2-ffdb-11ed-8e58-7737b2b441e9.html |
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Nearly 70,000 people in the Annapolis area are experiencing power outages.
According to BGE, there are currently 56 outages in the area.
Officials are working with BGE to identify the impacts and restoration times.
Drivers are asked to treat intersections like four-way stops because traffic lights are out.
Power is out around the City of Annapolis. Please treat intersections as four-way stops. Use caution and be patient. Will update with information from BGE as it becomes available.
— CityofAnnapolis (@CityofAnnapolis) June 1, 2023
This story will continue to be updated when more information is available. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/annapolis-dealing-with-extensive-power-outages | 2023-06-01T20:13:37 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/annapolis-dealing-with-extensive-power-outages |
BALTIMORE — June officially kicks off Pride month, a time for members in the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate and honor their pride in all aspects of their identity.
There will be multiple events throughout the month and we've complied a list to help you keep track of them all!
JUNE 3:
Now in its third year, Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival will focus on a theme of “Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth.”
The parade and festival will take place June 3, starting at noon on West Street. There will be about 140 vendors in the festival and another 100 representatives in the parade.
This year will feature more food trucks, balloon activities, businesses, and fun events for kids.
JUNE 9:
The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is hosting a Pride event that recognizes local talent.
This event highlights the importance of theater institutions embracing innovative community programming that resonates with diverse audiences beyond traditional productions.
On Friday June 9, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., the Downtown Baltimore theater will undergo a transformation into a dance party, to showcase the skills of local queer artists through live performances throughout the evening.
Performances will include spontaneous renditions of Shakespeare's greatest scenes, reimagined and presented from a queer perspective.
JUNE 19-25:
The Pride Center of Maryland will host their annual Baltimore Pride Parade, the week long event will take place from June 19-25.
Those who attend will have a week filled with fun, music, and resources, from HIV testing, housing information or mental health support.
Additionally, this year the headliners for the parade will feature Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma and singer K. Michelle.
For other Pride events click here.
This story will continue to be updated. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/heres-a-list-of-all-the-pride-events-happening-around-maryland | 2023-06-01T20:13:43 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/heres-a-list-of-all-the-pride-events-happening-around-maryland |
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office on Friday launched a new way in which they will pursue some criminal cases.
Starting June 12 police will issue criminal citations rather than make arrests for quality of life crimes.
For now the initiative will only impact adults committing offenses such as panhandling, public urination, and dirt bike violations.
It aims to get away from the practice of mass incarceration while maintaining accountability.
"Ultimately, the hope is that this approach will help to shift us away from the history of brutal criminalization that has been tied to the enforcement of low-level offenses while not letting these quality-of-life concerns go unaddressed," said Mayor Brandon Scott.
Each citation given by a law enforcement officer will have an initial court arraignment date.
The new policy will be implemented in a fashion similar to a three strike rule.
During their initial court appearance, first and second time offenders will be offered community service and voluntary wrap-around services.
There are however some conditions to accepting the offer. Defendants have to complete their community service hours prior to their scheduled trial date, or else risk hundreds of dollars in fines and/or jail time.
Also in order to be offered community service, the offender cannot be on probation, have an open warrant, or have pending charges for a crime of violence or handgun offense.
The first citation docket will be held in Baltimore City district courts the week of July 17.
“This new initiative is about fundamentally changing attitudes and creating personal responsibility so minor offenses don’t lead to more severe crimes," said State's Attorney Ivan Bates. "Across our great city, residents have clamored for a return to accountability in Baltimore, and this initiative is the first step to getting us there.”
Here is a list of low level non-violent offenses that would warrant a citation over arrest and the potential penalties that come with it. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/police-to-issue-citations-rather-than-make-arrests-for-certain-crimes-in-baltimore | 2023-06-01T20:13:49 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/police-to-issue-citations-rather-than-make-arrests-for-certain-crimes-in-baltimore |
WILDWOOD — Police are looking to identify several people of interest in a May shooting.
Police said the shooting happened about 9:05 p.m. May 12. Officers responded to a 911 call for shots fired near Spencer and Ocean avenues, where they found a victim who had a gunshot injury to his upper left leg.
Police said several people recorded on an officer's body camera may be connected to the shooting.
Anyone who can identify the people in question can call police at 609-522-0222 or email contact@wildwoodpd.com. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/wildwood-police-seek-people-of-interest-in-shooting/article_de6c1474-00a5-11ee-a46d-77d614a1cfcd.html | 2023-06-01T20:16:16 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/wildwood-police-seek-people-of-interest-in-shooting/article_de6c1474-00a5-11ee-a46d-77d614a1cfcd.html |
The fifth-seeded Shawnee High School softball team scored three runs in the top of ninth inning Wednesday en route to a 5-2 victory over top-seeded Ocean City in the South Jersey Group III quarterfinals.
Madison Parola homered to give the Renegades (15-9) a 3-2 lead. Her blast was followed up by two more runs as Shawnee earned a berth in the finals at 11 a.m. Saturday at second-seeded Moorestown.
Ocean City (20-9) scored two in the sixth inning to take a 2-0 lead. Carlee Hiddeman went 2 for 3 with a homer. Anna McCabe also scored. Shawnee scored two in the top of the seventh to force extra innings. Jessica Mooney struck out 14 and allowed four hits in eight innings for the Red Raiders. Brooke Douglas struck out three in one innings.
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(2) Cinnaminson 3, (11) Cedar Creek 1: Liz Martin allowed just four hits and struck out three in six innings for Cedar Creek. Allison Amadio drove in Ella Marano for in the sixth inning for the Pirates (10-13), who outhit Cinnaminson 5-4. For the winners, Hannah Derbyshire went 2 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs. Derbyshire also struck out seven in a complete game. Cinnaminson travels to top-seeded and defending champion Haddon Heights in the final Saturday. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/ocean-city-softball-falls-short-in-sectional-semifinals-late-wednesday-roundup/article_9987398a-0099-11ee-88bd-6bf25113421e.html | 2023-06-01T20:16:22 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/ocean-city-softball-falls-short-in-sectional-semifinals-late-wednesday-roundup/article_9987398a-0099-11ee-88bd-6bf25113421e.html |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – An 18-year-old was sentenced for his role in an October 2021 armed robbery in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney.
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Keyon Petty was sentenced to a total of 54 years and 12 months, with 29 years and 12 months suspended on convictions of the following:
- Three counts of Robbery by Use or Display of a Firearm,
- Three counts of Use of a Firearm During a Felony,
- Possession of a Handgun by a Minor,
- Criminal Street Gang Participation
Authorities said the active portion of his sentence totaled 25 years with 11 years representing mandatory minimum time on the firearms offenses. The judge ran the active sentences concurrent with his sentence on a separate February 2022 armed robbery.
In total, Petty will serve 16 more years in addition to the 20 active years he received for the February 2022 robbery.
Upon release from incarceration, Petty will submit to 36 months of supervised probation, have no contact with the victims and remain on good behavior for 50 years from the date of sentencing.
“Keyon Petty was identified as the second in command of the Lynchburg Eight Tray Gangsta Crips. These convictions and 36 years of consecutive active prison time send a clear message that the tide is turning against the criminal street gang members in the City of Lynchburg. When we have the winning combination of investigative police work by the Lynchburg Police Department, seeing cases through prosecution by the Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Office, and the key element of citizen witness cooperation, we can remove the violent offenders from our neighborhoods.”
Bethany Harrison, City of Lynchburg Commonwealth's Attorney
These convictions put criminal street gang members on notice that their violent criminal behavior will not be tolerated. The Lynchburg Police Department is committed to working in partnership with the Commonwealth’s Attorney to remove gang members from our community through the aggressive investigation and prosecution of each and every criminal act they commit.”
Chief Ryan Zuidema, Lynchburg Police Department | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/01/18-year-old-sentenced-for-charges-in-connection-with-october-2021-lynchburg-armed-robbery/ | 2023-06-01T20:16:35 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/01/18-year-old-sentenced-for-charges-in-connection-with-october-2021-lynchburg-armed-robbery/ |
Are Midland gas prices headed toward the least expensive in the state?
AAA Texas reported this week that the average in Midland ($3.08) remained lower than the state average ($3.04) for the second week in a row. The organization showed that average in Midland dropped by 4 cents, while the state average fell by a penny.
AAA Texas also showed many of the lowest prices are in West Texas. San Angelo and Odessa tied for the lowest average in the state ($3.00). Abilene was the next closest at $3.04. Midland’s average just finished outside the lowest five prices in the state and was lower than Lubbock ($3.09) and Amarillo ($3.13).
Prices drops around the region included 10 cents in Abilene, 8 cents in El Paso (to $3.33), 3 cents in Odessa and 2 cents in Lubbock and Amarillo.
“In many areas, gas price averages continue to reflect slightly cheaper crude oil prices over the past few weeks,” AAA reported in its weekly newsletter. “While demand figures are expected to have been strong over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the outlook for crude oil prices has been unclear. That uncertainty is tied to the U.S. debt ceiling talks, rising interest rates as well as inflation worries. Also, weighing on crude oil prices, according to market watchers, are unclear demand outlooks for fuel in China.”
A year ago, Midland’s average gas price was $4.32 ($1.24 higher). The state average was $4.29 ($1.17 higher).
Texas remains home to the second lowest gas price average in the country. Mississippi is the lowest at $2.99. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/aaa-texas-cheapest-gas-prices-texas-found-odessa-18130280.php | 2023-06-01T20:22:19 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/aaa-texas-cheapest-gas-prices-texas-found-odessa-18130280.php |
Want to serve on P&Z or another city board?
There are three seats set to be open on the City of Midland’s Planning and Zoning Commission.
Those highlights the 25 vacancies the city reports having ahead of the new fiscal year (which begins Oct. 1).
“The Midland City Council will begin making appointments in September for the new fiscal year,” a City of Midland news release stated. “The majority of terms will begin Oct. 1. Terms generally vary from two to four years. A complete list of Boards/Commissions, along with meeting schedules, is attached to the application form, and can be found on the City’s website -- https://www.midlandtexas.gov/243/Boards-Commissions.
The following is a list of the remaining Boards/Commissions which have open seats:
- Airport Planning and Development Board – three seats
- Citizens Development and Hotel/Motel Advisory Board – three seats
- Midland Housing Authority Commission – three seats
- Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District Board – three seats
- Oil and Gas Advisory Commission – one seat
- Parks and Recreation Commission – three seats
- Planning and Zoning Commission – three seats
- Zoning Board of Adjustment and Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment – three seats and three alternate seats
Applications are available at the City Secretary’s Office, Room 330, City Hall, 685-7430. The application can also be downloaded from the City’s website at www.midlandtexas.gov (select Government, and then click on Boards and Commissions). The deadline for application is 5 p.m. on Aug. 11. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/city-midland-posts-vacancies-boards-commissions-18130199.php | 2023-06-01T20:22:22 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/city-midland-posts-vacancies-boards-commissions-18130199.php |
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On May 6, Holy Cross Catholic High School hosted the fourth-annual Black & Gold Ball, the largest fundraiser for the school.
The event grows each year and is the main source of funding for the scholarship fund -- for those students who need tuition assistance, according to a news release. Two hundred and fifty people gathered at the event this year and raised $150,000 in scholarships.
Two seniors, who have been with HCCHS all four years, spoke at the event and shared their respective experiences of Holy Cross.
“Alejandro Hinojos and Vanessa Ramos gave a beautiful testimony of how their time at Holy Cross has impacted them and their future,” according to a news release. “Both students expressed how they have enjoyed their time at Holy Cross and how they are looking forward to attending college in the fall.”
Holy Cross is looking forward to a new school year already and is excited to see increased enrollment for 2023-2024. Admission for the next school year is currently open, and the school is continuing to offer tours for those families interested in learning more about Holy Cross this summer. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/holy-cross-catholic-high-school-midland-hosts-18130348.php | 2023-06-01T20:22:36 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/holy-cross-catholic-high-school-midland-hosts-18130348.php |
A group is protesting an attempt to lower the bond of the man arrested for the murder of 20-year-old Madeline Molina Pantoja.
The protest is taking place at the Midland County Courthouse. Chants include “Where are the City Council members,” “no bond for the killer” and “no bond reduction.”
Mario Juan Chacon Jr. was arrested May 20 and is being charged with murder, a first-degree felony, Midland County records show. The Midland County Sheriff’s Office current detainee list shows Chacon’s bond at $3 million.
Chacon has a bond-reduction hearing scheduled for Thursday. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/protest-happens-ahead-hearing-madeline-s-alleged-18130111.php | 2023-06-01T20:22:42 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/protest-happens-ahead-hearing-madeline-s-alleged-18130111.php |
ARKANSAS, USA — More than 40 members of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals from across the region raised a total of $5.9 million for Arkansas Children's Hospital and Arkansas Children's Northwest in 2022, the system announced Wednesday.
The partners include businesses from Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
"Thanks to the hard work of hundreds of volunteers across the region, the funds raised will stay local and help make children better today and healthier tomorrow," Taylor Speegle, executive director of philanthropy for Arkansas Children’s Foundation, said in a news release.
To read more on the money raised, our content partner Arkansas Business has the full article here.
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Saunders County authorities are searching for a man who has been missing for nearly two weeks.
The Saunders County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post earlier this week that 42-year-old Tyler Miers was last seen on May 20 near the Prague Quik Stop.
The sheriff's office said Miers left his truck in Prague, but his cellphone later pinged west of Morse Bluff. He was reported missing on Sunday.
So far, search efforts that have included the Saunders County Sheriff's drone team, Nebraska State Patrol's airwing, Nebraska Game and Parks officers, Prague Fire and Rescue and a K9 search and rescue/cadaver team have failed to turn up any evidence of Miers, who is described as 5 feet, 10 inches tall with an athletic build and was last seen wearing a dark, long-sleeved shirt. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/saunders-county-officials-searching-for-missing-man/article_cdfcb30a-00aa-11ee-9cbe-5bdab2adb30f.html | 2023-06-01T20:34:35 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/saunders-county-officials-searching-for-missing-man/article_cdfcb30a-00aa-11ee-9cbe-5bdab2adb30f.html |
Area lawmakers and leaders are still pleading with the state tax commissioner to reconsider property value hike proposals, and some met again Thursday to tackle the issue.
After an initial summit May 1, Sen. George Lang (R) introduced an amendment to the state senate’s budget bill that takes away the tax commissioner’s discretion in ordering property value increases. It involves changing the word “may” to “shall” in the law, when it comes to the data compiled for the triennial update.
He will know June 6 if it becomes part of the spending plan. Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) introduced a stand-alone bill that mirror’s Lang amendment, so his colleagues in the House won’t be surprised if it is included in the budget bill.
“There are many other good ideas to sit down and ponder and consider, but they are all more long-term fixes that will need a lot of vetting,” Lang told the Dayton Daily News. “What we have is a short-term Band-aid, that’s all it is, it’s a short-term Band-aid that we can put in the budget to stop the bleeding we’re experiencing right now.”
Properties statewide are reappraised every six years, and property values are updated every third year based on sales data. The shifts are reflected on tax bills the following year. There are 13 Ohio county auditors in the throes of the triennial property value update, and the average recommendation is 34%, but in southwest Ohio the percentages are all on the high end: Butler (42%), Clermont (43%), Greene (32%) and Montgomery (37%).
The law change would force the tax commissioner to weight all three years of the reappraisal equally, which would bring an average 42% value increase down to around 25%. It also gives considerable more power to county auditors, who are the ones in the trenches and know first-hand what is going on in their communities.
The equally weighted data produces an estimated average 25% hike for Butler and Montgomery counties, 28% for Clermont and 22% for Greene County.
Usually value hikes don’t automatically trigger tax increases to the same degree. There are mechanisms in place to ensure taxpayers are generally protected from huge value hikes. Voted levies are capped at the amount taxpayers approved. Unvoted taxes are allowed to be collected up to a certain level, by Ohio law. That level is 10 mills for governmental bodies and 20 mills for schools.
When a school district reaches the 20-mill floor, the millage will not decrease any further, which causes a school district to collect additional funding as values increase. The 20-mill floor only applies to operating levies, not bond, permanent improvement, emergency, or income tax levies.
The 20-mill floor factor will impact taxpayers — the schools collect 55% to 72% of property taxes — in Butler and Greene counties heavily.
Greene County Auditor David Graham said Bellbrook Sugarcreek Local School District is the only district that hasn’t hit the 20-mill floor. He said taxpayers in that district “will see an increase but not at the level of the other districts.”
“We have one school district that is not at the 20-mill floor, everybody else is at the floor,” Graham said adding taxes in the bulk of the county “will go up more significantly than what they will for the school district that isn’t at the floor.”
The situation in Montgomery County is basically the opposite. The Miamisburg School District is the only one — there are some districts that touch the county but are mainly in neighboring counties — at the floor.
Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith said “it’s not a value problem, it’s a tax problem” and school funding is at the heart of it.
“A lot of it comes back to school funding,” Keith said. “The big increases you will see across the state would be in those counties where the school districts are at the 20-mill floor. We are not, we only have one district.”
Butler County Auditor Nancy Nix said her team will address tweaking the proposed legislation and discuss the early, astronomical farmland value hikes at the follow-up summit.
Agricultural properties are leaping to 110% in Butler and the Greene hike is 75%. Montgomery County doesn’t have its number yet, but officials estimate it’ll be on par with Butler County.
Unlike residential properties, which are based on fair market value, the Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) values are based “on a study of seven years of crop income and expense data with the highest year and lowest year being dropped from the analysis.”
Butler County Auditor Nancy Nix’s CAUV Administrator Berkley Rose told the Journal-News previously the giant increase is due to an erroneous supposition that farmers’ costs haven’t increased.
“They’re saying the price of commodity crops has increased significantly, in other words, the income stream to the farmers has increased that significantly,” Rose said. “But what we’re struggling with is that in that same formula the cost associated with those crops has remained relatively stable to flat. Any lay person not familiar with farming would have to say how is that possible.”
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INDIANAPOLIS — If you're anywhere near the Bottleworks District look up!
A new sign for the district was installed atop the new building at Massachusetts and College avenues.
At a massive 35’ wide, 30’ tall, the sign by Elevated Identity is constructed of a 6” x 6” tube steel frame with aluminum faux patina lettering and logo.
That building was constructed as part of the Phase II development for The Bottleworks District, which sought to add two office buildings with ground floor retail, a new parking garage, and streetscape and landscaping over two acres on College Avenue and Mass Ave.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber voted Wednesday evening to raise the debt limit ceiling.
The Republican congressman from Hermantown was one of 314 U.S. House members to vote for the bill, while 117 members voted against it. The bill would suspend the federal government’s borrowing limit until 2025, cap some spending, require more work requirements for food stamp recipients and take back unspent COVID-19 funds.
It also makes some federal permitting reforms that would apply to mining projects, though it ultimately did not include Stauber’s bill aimed at streamlining the review of mining projects as the Republican’s preferred bill to raise the debt ceiling passed in April would have.
The U.S. Senate must now pass the bill and President Joe Biden must sign it by June 5 — when the U.S. Treasury expects to run out of cash — to avoid a catastrophic default.
“Washington needs to rein in its spending and get our deficit and debt under control. As a conservative, do I think this package is perfect? No, I would much rather have the Limit, Save, Grow Act signed into law,” Stauber said in a statement. “But the realities of governing right now are that a deal with spending cuts is better than no spending cuts at all.”
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The Limit, Save Grow Act, which passed the Republican-controlled house in April, would have included a slate of permitting reform bills aimed at speeding up fossil fuel and mining projects, including Stauber’s Permitting for Needs Act of 2023 .
But the bill passed Wednesday to raise the debt ceiling includes some changes to the permitting process.
Namely, it sets a federal lead agency to oversee the environmental review process and sets timelines for the reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA: one year for environmental assessments and two years for environmental impact statements. The timelines can be extended.
Those were all in Stauber’s mine permitting bill.
But, unlike Stauber’s bill, which would have barred legal challenges to the permits after 120 days, the permitting changes passed in the debt limit bill do not exclude permits from judicial review. It did carve out one exception: Federal courts will not be allowed to review the permits for the Mountain Valley Pipeline, which would ferry natural gas 300 miles from northwestern West Virginia to southern Virginia.
Mining proponents have argued court challenges have been weaponized to stall and discourage projects.
The debt ceiling bill also does not include language specific to critical minerals, as Stauber’s bill had.
On Twitter, Stauber said the bill passed to raise the ceiling “modernizes the onerous permitting process for projects.”
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But the changes to NEPA drew the ire of environmental groups.
In a May 30 letter, more than 200 environmental organizations urged Democrats to vote instead for a “clean” debt ceiling bill and characterized the bill that eventually passed the House as “rolling back the National Environmental Policy Act.” | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/stauber-votes-to-raise-debt-ceiling | 2023-06-01T20:42:23 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/stauber-votes-to-raise-debt-ceiling |
With temperatures expected to be in the low 90s on Friday, 90 Philadelphia schools will have a two-hour early dismissal due to the extreme heat.
The Philadelphia School District announced the following schools in need of air conditioning and/or electrical systems upgrades will have a two-hour early dismissal on Friday:
- AMY at James Martin
- AMY Northwest
- Arthur, Chester
- Bache - Martin
- Barton, Clara
- Blaine, James
- Blankenburg, Rudolph
- Bregy, Amadee
- Brown, Henry A.
- Bryant, William
- Building 21 @ Kinsey
- Casarez, Gloria
- Castor Gardens
- Catharine, Joseph
- Central HS
- Comegys, Benjamin
- Comly, Watson
- Cooke, Jay
- Crossan, Kennedy
- Day, Anna
- Disston, Hamilton
- Dunbar, Paul
- Emlen, Eleanor
- Fell, D Newlin
- Finletter, Thomas
- Fitler, Edwin
- Fitzpatrick, Aloysius
- Fox Chase
- Franklin, Ben HS
- Furness, Horace
- Gideon, Edward
- Girard Academic Music
- Girard, Stephen
- Girls HS
- Greenberg, Joseph
- Harding, Warren
- Harrington, Avery
- Henry, Charles
- Hill-Freedman
- Holme, Thomas
- Hopkinson, Francis
- Houston, Henry
- Howe, Julia
- Jenks, Abram
- Jenks, John S
- Kenderton
- Kirkbride, Elizabeth
- Lamberton, Robert
- Lingelbach, Anna
- Loesche, William
- Logan, James
- Lowell, James
- Ludlow, James
- Marshall, John
- McCloskey, John
- McClure, Alexander
- McMichael, Morton
- Meredith, William
- Mifflin, Thomas
- Mitchell, Weir
- Moore, J. Hampton
- Morris, Robert
- Morrison, Andrew
- Nebinger, George
- Olney Elementary
- Overbrook Ed. Ctr. Annex
- Overbrook Elementary
- Parkway West
- Patterson, John
- Penn Treaty
- Pennypacker, Samuel
- Rhawnhurst
- Roosevelt, Theodore
- Rowen, William
- Roxborough HS
- Sayre, William
- Sharswood, George
- Sheppard, Issac
- South Philadelphia HS
- Spring Garden
- Spruance, Gilbert
- Sullivan, James
- Taggart, John
- Tilden, William
- The U School
- Wagner, General Louis
- Waring, Laura
- Washington, George HS
- Washington, Martha
- Ziegler, William
The School District also encouraged families to keep their children hydrated and dressed in light-colored and lightweight clothing during the summer months and to make sure they wear sunscreen.
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SEATTLE — Beginning July 1, employers in Washington state will start deducting premiums from paychecks for the WA Cares Fund, the state’s new long-term care insurance program.
Beginning July 1, workers will pay 0.58% of every $100 earned to fund the program. For a person making just over $50,000 a year. contributions will be about $24 a month or less than $1 a day. Some workers are eligible to receive an exemption from the paycheck deductions, like workers who are unlikely to be able to use the benefits.
The WA Cares Fund will eventually be used to help Washingtonians access a $36,500 benefit - adjusted annually for inflation - for long-term care insurance. Benefits will become available for qualified individuals in July 2026.
“WA Cares represents an innovative new approach to solving long-term care crisis and is a crucial first step towards aging with more dignity and independence,” said Ben Veghte, director of the WA Cares Fund. “WA Cares is designed to help you live independently in your own home as long as possible with services and supports like professional in-home care, making a loved one a paid caregiver, home safety modifications like putting grab bars in the bathrooms in the bathrooms, meal delivery, transportation and more.”
“I'm proud to be part of Washington state. And we should all be proud to be part of this because we're leading the nation and making changes for families who are struggling and what's going on with these families,” said family caregiver Christina Keys. “So what we're doing is not only helping now, but it's going to help the caregivers who will need care one day. So personally, I'm very grateful for what we're doing as a state together.”
Workers in Washington state eligible for WA Cares exemptions had until June 1 to apply to avoid the paycheck deductions beginning in July. The state’s Employment Security Department (ESD) said it will continue to process applications received after June 1, but applications approved on or after July 1 will not be effective until Oct. 1 at the earliest.
According to ESD, more than 200,000 workers in the state may still be eligible to receive the exemption but must apply. The WA Cares Fund website said more than 10,000 workers have submitted applications since Jan. 1.
Veterans with a 70% or higher service-connected disability can apply for a permanent exemption, according to the WA Cares Fund website.
Other workers who are eligible for the exemption include:
- Workers who are a spouse/registered domestic partner of an active-duty U.S. armed forces member.
- Workers who work in Washington but live out of state.
- Workers who have a temporary non-immigrant visa, including H-2A and H-1B visas.
These workers are only eligible for the exemption for as long as they remain in the circumstances above. The workers must notify their employer and ESD within 90 days if they no longer qualify, the WA Cares Fund website said.
Workers can apply online for an exemption from WA Cares by visiting its website.
ESD will send an email confirming the application. If approved, workers will be able to access their approval letter through their WA Cares online account within 48 hours of approval. Workers will need to provide the letter to their current and future employers to ensure their paychecks are not deducted.
“WA Cares is a first step towards relieving pressure on families. It's not perfect, but it's getting better every year. And I think we can all be proud that everyone in our state is going to have that foundation vision of dignity and security when they need it," said Veghte.
Learn more on the WA Cares Fund website. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wa-cares-paycheck-deductions-july-1-what-to-know/281-acb5165e-ac48-4721-b643-7a3194e3981b | 2023-06-01T20:47:38 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wa-cares-paycheck-deductions-july-1-what-to-know/281-acb5165e-ac48-4721-b643-7a3194e3981b |
PORTLAND, Maine — Tucked away in Portland's West End just steps from the hustle of Congress Street is a piece of Maine history.
"Back in the day, everyone used to come here before they'd go out at night," Keith Bennett said.
Bennett, a Portland native, has tended bar at Blackstones for more than three decades.
"Thirty years ago, I used to walk out and look both ways," he said.
It was a different time. Bennett remembers the front windows of the bar were routinely shattered by vandals. They were eventually replaced with plywood.
Blackstones was not the only openly LGBTQ+ establishment that became a target.
Roland Labbe opened what is believed to be Portland's very first openly gay bar named Roland's at the corner of Cumberland and Forest Avenues in 1967.
"I've had broken ribs, a broken collarbone, broken arm. I've had the brick thrown in my face," Labbe said.
He said he had to fight to keep the place open, including very public battles with the city over licensing, and regular fights often picked by homophobic visitors.
"Lots of broken bones, but I never gave up. I would not allow them to get the best of me," Labbe said.
But in 1981, they did. Roland's was set on fire and burned to the ground.
"It hit me mentally and physically, it really did," Labbe said through tears. "I said I can't do this anymore."
Despite the often dark history of Portland's gay bar scene, they became critical to LGBTQ+ activism in the state.
"We've forgotten just how DIY it was in the early days," Megan MacGregor with the LGBTQ+ Collection at the University of Southern Maine said.
She has become an expert in the unique make-up of Portland's gay and lesbian establishments, many of which were not just havens for acceptance, but for political mobilization.
"When the AIDS epidemic hits in '83, they are doing organizing and classes of what safe sex looks like, what do you need to know about AIDS, and people are talking in the bars and sharing and information and all of that stuff. They are 100 percent an information hub," MacGregor said.
MacGregor has tracked down a total of at least 20 bars that were exclusively LGBTQ+ over the last 50 years in Portland. Today, Blackstones is all that's left.
"The fact those have kind of died, I think also speaks to the fact that the community, especially here in Portland, it's a lot safer to go anywhere. You don't just have to go to a gay bar," MacGregor said.
Bennett said he sees that more and more, as both straight and LGBTQ+ people frequent the place for a game of pool, a drink, or just some company.
"My brother can pop in. My sister can pop in," he said. "There's no fear anymore. There's no judgment. It's great."
You can catch Maine Pride stories on NEWS CENTER Maine at 6 p.m. every Thursday in June. You can also watch our full special report streaming now on NEWS CENTER Maine+. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/lgbtq/maine-pride-gay-bars-once-havens-for-the-lgbtq-community-now-far-and-few/97-e0a2d9b8-5e3a-4299-8d98-0d17117e5af6 | 2023-06-01T20:49:33 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/lgbtq/maine-pride-gay-bars-once-havens-for-the-lgbtq-community-now-far-and-few/97-e0a2d9b8-5e3a-4299-8d98-0d17117e5af6 |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Fire Department (WFD) is responding to a fire at an east-side apartment complex.
The fire broke out around 2:20 p.m. in the 1600 block of S. Elpyco Ave.
KSN has a crew headed to the scene.
We will provide more information as it becomes available. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-fire-department-responding-to-east-side-apartment-fire/ | 2023-06-01T20:53:54 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-fire-department-responding-to-east-side-apartment-fire/ |
The Texas Education Agency named former Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles the superintendent of the Houston ISD on Thursday, commencing the agency's June 1 takeover of the state's largest school district.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath notified the Houston ISD in March that the TEA would be removing both the district's elected school board and Superintendent Millard House II after years of poor academic outcomes at Wheatley High School and after dozens of other campuses received grades of D or F.
Morath told Houston and Harris County leaders the continued negative performance required his agency to either close the high school altogether or appoint a new board to oversee the district.
In a press release Thursday announcing the appointments, the TEA touted Miles as an "experienced educational leader with an established track record of success improving outcomes for Texas students, including in the second largest school district in the state."
Miles and Morath worked together for several years while in the Dallas ISD, with Miles as superintendent and Morath as a member of the board of trustees. Morath was first appointed TEA Commissioner in 2016 but for five years before that served as the District 2 representative on the Dallas ISD school board. Miles joined the Dallas ISD in July 2012 before resigning in June 2015.
On Thursday, Miles published a letter to HISD parents, promising they would soon see and feel things change within the district but that fixing the broken systems will take time.
"Schools fail because the district fails to support them. We can’t fix one school – we have to fix the system. It will take time, but we are starting now, and we will not stop until every HISD student is learning in a school that teaches them core skills at grade level and prepares them for successful lives in the Houston of 2035," Miles said in a letter to parents Thursday. "It is my great privilege to lead HISD in this work to make it one of the best school districts in this country."
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Morath said Thursday that Miles would be working under a 21-day interim contract until he receives formal approval from the nine-member Board of Managers. The board of managers, whose appointments were also announced on the same day, temporarily replace the Houston ISD's elected board of trustees.
“Over the past few months, we have been heartened to see so many Houstonians eagerly step up to serve their community and the students of Houston ISD,” said Morath in a statement. “We were looking for people from a wide array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who believe all children can learn and achieve at high levels when properly supported and who can work together. I believe the governing team I am naming today will work as a unified team, dedicated to improving student outcomes and supporting educators.”
While the current elected board members will temporarily lose authority, they will be invited to serve in an advisory capacity and scheduled school board elections will continue.
The Houston ISD's Board of Managers will work with Miles to accomplish the exit criteria set forth by TEA that must occur before they can transition control of the district back to the elected board.
"Specifically, the exit criteria that address the underlying causes for intervention include no multi-year failing campuses; a special education program in full compliance with all state and federal statutory requirements; and evidence of improved governance that demonstrates procedures and behavior focused on improved outcomes for all students in Houston ISD."
The TEA commissioner decides how long the board of managers is in place. Usually, these sorts of takeovers last two to six years. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/tea-takes-over-houston-isd-taps-former-dallas-isd-superintendent-mike-miles-to-lead-district/3269146/ | 2023-06-01T20:55:59 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/tea-takes-over-houston-isd-taps-former-dallas-isd-superintendent-mike-miles-to-lead-district/3269146/ |
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Following two reported bomb threats on Texas A&M's campus at 1:15 p.m. and 2:03 p.m., officials have issued an "All Clear" report.
The bomb threats were called in on the White Creek Apartments and the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility and authorities say that "no suspicious devices were found".
Authorities also say that White Creek Apartment residents and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility occupants to return to the buildings. Roadways are open and buses are set to resume normal operations shortly.
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An Indianapolis man accused of a February murder in Dubuque was arrested on Wednesday in Mason City by U.S. marshals.
Kenneth Reed, 27, has been charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery. Dubuque police responded to a gunshot incident Feb. 7 in the downtown area and found 31-year-old Lonnie Burns had been shot. He later succumbed to his injuries.
Reed is the sixth suspect to be arrested since the incident. Dubuque police indicated no more arrests are expected. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-in-mason-city-accused-of-dubuque-murder/article_34e1e3a6-00ab-11ee-ab63-2371c34796b5.html | 2023-06-01T20:56:06 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-in-mason-city-accused-of-dubuque-murder/article_34e1e3a6-00ab-11ee-ab63-2371c34796b5.html |
A Mason City man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly being caught with more than five grams of methamphetamine, baggies and a scale.
According to court records, 44-year-old Matthew Glen Parcel is facing up to 25 years in prison for a intent to deliver.
The affidavit states that the drugs and paraphernalia were found at Parcel's residence around 2:45 p.m.
Parcel has other drug crime convictions and another drug case pending out of Chickasaw County.
An initial court appearance is scheduled for June 9.
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BOONE, N.C. (WJHL) — The Town of Boone will raise a Progress Pride Flag on Friday to recognize LGBTQ residents during Pride Month.
The town will host a public flag-raising ceremony at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 567 West King Street.
“I am proud of Boone for once again recognizing June as Pride Month,” Councilmember Todd Carter said in a release. “It is in keeping with the values of this wonderful town that everyone is welcomed, appreciated and celebrated.”
The town first raised the Progress Pride Flag in front of Town Hall in 2022.
“I am immensely proud of our community for standing together and recognizing Pride Month for the second year,” Mayor Tim Futrelle said. “It is a testament to our shared values of compassion, respect, and acceptance. By celebrating diversity, we showcase our commitment to fostering a fellowship where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.”
Residents are invited to attend Friday’s ceremony. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/town-of-boone-to-raise-pride-flag/ | 2023-06-01T21:03:45 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/town-of-boone-to-raise-pride-flag/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — Most Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass an annual safety exam after state lawmakers removed the rule from Texas code.
Texas is one of 13 states that mandate annual inspections for cars. That will change in about 18 months now that the Texas Legislature has given final approval to House Bill 3297.
Supporters of the bill called the safety inspections time consuming and inconvenient. Opponents of the bill say it could set Texas drivers, and future Texans, on a dangerous path.
“The majority of our business is centered around making sure people’s vehicles are safe,” said Charissa Barnes, owner of the Official Inspection Station in San Antonio, to lawmakers earlier this year. “We need to make sure that their cars, the people joining us in Texas, are safe.”
What did the Legislature change?
The Legislature repealed provisions in state law that mandate annual vehicle inspections. However, the $7.50 fee remains intact under a new name: the inspection program replacement fee.
The 17 Texas counties that require emissions inspections will still mandate annual tests regardless of the bill becoming law. These are Brazoria, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, El Paso, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Johnson, Kaufman, Montgomery, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Travis and Williamson counties.
Who is affected?
All Texas drivers outside of the exempted counties stand to be affected by the legislation. According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, there are 22 million registered cars in the state. Annual inspections are used to determine if certain features of a car, such as the tires, seat belts or brakes, are safe to drive with.
A study mandated by the Texas Legislature in 2017 shows that cars with defects, such as bald tires or bad brakes, were three years older than the average registered vehicle, which is nine years old.
Almost a quarter of the people surveyed in the study were asked by a mechanic to fix slick or defective tires during an inspection, potentially preventing more accidents. Another report found that defective cars in Texas were more than three times as likely to be involved in a crash that resulted in a fatality.
Texas highways are notoriously dangerous. At least one person dies on a Texas highway each day. According to the most recent state data, 4,489 people were killed in auto crashes in Texas during 2021, or about 1.56 deaths per 100,000 miles traveled by drivers. That’s up from 1.36 deaths per 100,000 in 2017.
Who influenced the bill’s outcome?
Republican Rep. Cody Harris of Palestine and Sens. Mayes Middleton of Galveston and Bob Hall of Edgewood sponsored the bill to do away with annual vehicle inspections.
“These inspections are a waste of time for Texas citizens and a money-making Ponzi scheme used by some shady dealerships to upsell consumers with unnecessary repairs,” Harris said in a statement to ABC 13 in Houston. “Texans are responsible, fiercely independent, and I trust them to keep their cars and trucks safe while on the road.”
Other groups and businesses — such as former Texas Sen. Don Huffines’ Liberty Foundation, Continental Automotive Group, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texas Conservative Coalition and Tesla — were all witnesses in favor of the bill. Huffines, whose family owns a car dealership empire in North Texas, has been a vocal supporter of the bill.
Representatives with the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas, the Dallas Police Association, the Houston Police Officers’ Union, the Texas State Inspection Association, Toyota Motor North America and more spoke against the bill.
How much will it cost Texans?
Drivers will still be paying the annual $7.50 when they register their vehicles. The money will go toward the Texas mobility fund, general revenue fund and the clean air account.
For drivers with new cars — either the current model or preceding model year that has not been previously registered in Texas or another state — there will instead be an initial fee of $16.75 to cover two years.
The Texas transportation department estimates that the state’s economy lost $51.4 billion due to car crashes in 2021.
What alternatives were considered?
No alternatives were considered for the bill, but there was some pushback from other lawmakers. Sen. Nathan Johnson, a Dallas Democrat, spoke against the bill on the Senate floor before it passed.
“It’s really not going to take any time, and if they want to sell me a windshield wiper while I’m there, I’m OK,” Johnson said. “I would at least vote this bill down until one of you brings out a study that says they’re not effective. The evidence I’ve seen says they are.”
Johnson urged fellow members to vote the bill down, saying people’s lives are at stake.
The bill passed on a 109-32 vote in the House chamber and a 20-11 vote in the Senate.
What’s next?
The bill was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk Monday after lawmakers approved a compromise version of the bill on Sunday. Pending the governor’s approval, the legislation goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/cars-registered-in-texas-after-2025-will-no-longer-need-to-pass-safety-inspection-but-owners-will-still-pay-the-fee/501-8d4ab88e-ea38-40c2-85cf-902925f80b54 | 2023-06-01T21:04:13 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/cars-registered-in-texas-after-2025-will-no-longer-need-to-pass-safety-inspection-but-owners-will-still-pay-the-fee/501-8d4ab88e-ea38-40c2-85cf-902925f80b54 |
DALLAS — A man has been charged in connection to a shooting at a Deep Ellum bar that left two people dead in March, Dallas police said.
Police on Thursday, June 1, announced that they identified Tommy Spell, 25, as the suspect in the deadly shooting at the Bitter End bar on Elm Street. The incident happened on March 15.
Rickey Gossett, 37, and Danielle Jones, 30, were killed in the shooting.
Police said Spell was already in Dallas County Jail on unrelated felony charges. The department obtained an arrest warrant and charged the 25-year-old with capital murder.
Spell's other unrelated charges include aggravated assault, aggravated robbery and deadly conduct, according to jail records.
During the investigation, police said Gossett was on the patio of the bar when he was approached by a suspect who then fired multiple gunshots.
Jones was standing inside the bar at the time when she was also struck by a bullet that went through a window.
A month after the shooting, Dallas police released surveillance video of the incident as they continued their search for the suspect. The video showed the suspect firing shots and then running away.
Jones' family has filed a lawsuit against Bitter End, claiming that the business did not ensure "sufficient security measures, personnel, guards and patrols... as well as failing to ensure adequate access controls to prevent loitering, to reasonably ensure the safety of their premises despite being located in an area where crime is prevalent."
The lawsuit also claims the bar knew the suspect and could have called police before the shooting, and that the business exposed Jones "to an unreasonable risk of harm" on that night. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/man-charged-capital-murder-shooting-killed-two-deep-ellum-bitter-end-bar/287-b1aa536e-7a75-440b-8b05-3c5b031f6ef7 | 2023-06-01T21:04:28 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/man-charged-capital-murder-shooting-killed-two-deep-ellum-bitter-end-bar/287-b1aa536e-7a75-440b-8b05-3c5b031f6ef7 |
DALLAS — A person was taken to a local hospital after being struck by a DART train while riding an electric scooter in Downtown Dallas on Thursday, police say.
Officials said DART police responded to an accident at around noon that involved an Orange Line DART train that was traveling southbound along Olive Street and someone riding an electric scooter.
Based on their initial investigation, officials said the scooter driver was trying to race across the tracks in order to beat the approaching train, which they appear to have failed in doing.
The person was taken to Baylor Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
No one on the train was injured.
It was not said what type of scooter this was, or whether it was owned or rented by the person driving it.
No other details about the injured rider were made available.
The City of Dallas just soft-launched its return of rentable e-scooters on May 24. The full relaunch went into effect yesterday, on Wednesday, May 31. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/person-riding-scooter-injured-dart-train/287-c5992854-f573-4e37-9722-91a3134570b3 | 2023-06-01T21:04:35 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/person-riding-scooter-injured-dart-train/287-c5992854-f573-4e37-9722-91a3134570b3 |
ANNA MARIA, Fla. — Taking a trip to Anna Maria Island? Your fun can actually begin way before you get there.
You can find everything from horseback rides to airplane rides right on the sides of the road. Those various activities and much more make Anna Maria Island quite the popular hot spot for outdoor recreation in Manatee County.
But on Thursday night, some of those commercial activities in the region have now raised eyebrows on the island in one of its three cities.
The causeway over Palma Sola Bay is always buzzing with activity and Isaiah Mays, who is a personal watercraft rental operator, has seen it firsthand.
He and a few other vendors in the area have permits to do business on the sides of the causeway and can make quick money thanks to tourists and locals on their way to Anna Maria Island.
"People want to come out here and have fun. People are looking to do different things. People have kayaks, Jet Skis and we are not the only people out here trying to make money," Mays said, who owns Freedom Jetski Rental.
Mays says it's not uncommon to see businesses among the growing crowds who aren't officially authorized to be there.
"You do have people who do just, you know, bring Jet Skis and just come out here and they do make it harder for people like us who are doing it legally," Mays said.
"They don't have any of the insurance or the proper things backing them up in case something happens and because of that, that can cause accidents in the long run," Bryan Rivera, who also rents out personalized watercraft, said.
Safety is among some of the issues raising serious concerns for some leaders on the island.
A few miles up from the causeway, city of Anna Maria leaders are talking about preventing pop-up shops that retail recreational activities or goods from showing up in some of their public spaces.
"If you drive that causeway, it's not really very safe. Where you see people running across the road because they got through with their Jet Ski rental, now, they want to take an airplane ride and when they get through the airplane ride, they want to do a horseback ride," City of Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy said.
The city council is looking into an ordinance to permit or prevent such commercial activity in the public right of way like roadsides, beach access points and city parking lots.
"Our concern is that the same thing could happen within our city. So, we'd like to have something in place to see what we can do to regulate that, to make sure that we're not overcrowding our city and making it an unsafe place to be," Murphy said.
The vendors we spoke with who are legally on the causeway agree that preemption and strict rules are necessary but called for a balance due to tourism demands.
"If we could just all come together, that would be great," May said.
At the city council meeting tonight, the city's attorney will brief the council on whether any existing laws in place need to be enforced or what the legal framework would be if city leaders decided to create a new ordinance. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/anna-maria-regulating-vendors-public-spaces/67-221dd0a6-6db6-4986-8d55-9109f7190a73 | 2023-06-01T21:06:40 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/anna-maria-regulating-vendors-public-spaces/67-221dd0a6-6db6-4986-8d55-9109f7190a73 |
LAKELAND, Fla. — If you think getting the weeds out of your front yard is a challenge, wait until you see what's about to happen in Lakeland.
The city is launching a project in a few days to remove excess weeds and vegetation from Lake Hollingsworth.
If there's any spot that puts the lake in Lakeland, it's the city's scenic Lake Hollingsworth.
It’s why neighbors say they're glad to hear about a project starting next week to remove tons of excess weeds and non-native vegetation from the lake.
“I never think about what's going on in it. I just know that it's a beautiful lake,” neighbor Bob Yuhas said.
Laurie Smith, the city's lake and stormwater manager, says the idea is to improve water flow and water quality.
“We have plants that are called emergent. You'll see a lily pad in the lake. Most of those are native species, but when they overtake the entire area, it overtakes the habitat that needs to be more diverse,” Smith said.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has ordered Lakeland to improve the quality of several of its lakes.
Using a harvesting machine and barges, they'll remove the vegetation and then transport it to a facility for compositing.
“We will go in there and kind of separate those species out, create some pathways that help to improve the habitat for aquatic animals and birds as well,” Smith said.
Neighbors say they're also happy about the timing of it since storm season is now here.
Keeping pipes that run into Lake Hollingsworth clear of debris is that much more important.
“I would be very concerned with the hurricane season coming up that things could get flooded or clogged,” neighbor Julia Irby said.
Boaters are happy too.
All those plants might attract wildlife, but they can also be a hazard.
“Going through the south end of the lake, there are so many weeds there,” angler Larry Baker said. “And the next thing you know, I spun my prop. So, it is important.”
The city plans to move its heavy equipment into place on Monday, June 5, and the project should start the following day.
It's expected to last about four to six weeks at a cost of about $25,000, which the city says will come from its stormwater utility fund. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/project-clean-up-lakeland-lake-hollingsworth/67-390e757f-697a-4030-b3bd-3e415b7ece99 | 2023-06-01T21:06:46 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/project-clean-up-lakeland-lake-hollingsworth/67-390e757f-697a-4030-b3bd-3e415b7ece99 |
Goodwill Industries of Central N.C. Inc. said Thursday it is proceeding on plans to build another retail and donation center in Greensboro that it projects opening in early 2024.
In June 2020, the nonprofit paid $1.21 million to purchase a 6.68-acre property at 5835 W. Gate City Blvd., according to a Guilford County Register of Deeds filing.
Goodwill said it will break ground at 10 a.m. June 8 on what will be a 12,576-square-foot building. It will be the Central Goodwill's 26th store.
“We have wanted to build in this area for the past five to eight years, as it’s an area that we do not presently serve,” Celeste MacMurdo, executive vice president of operations with the nonprofit, said in a statement.
“After three years, we’re able to start developing this land and serving this community.”
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The store will have 20 full- and part-time employees, as well as volunteers.
Goodwill said its current location at 3739 W. Gate City Blvd. will remain in full operation during and after construction and opening.
“Increasing our reach not only provides great shopping opportunities for our community, but also allows more individuals to donate their unwanted items and keep them out of local landfills,” says Teresa Smith East, vice president of marketing for the nonprofit.
“The more people donate and shop, the more items stay out of landfills, and ultimately the more people we can serve through our programs. It’s truly a win-win-win.” | https://greensboro.com/news/local/goodwill-plans-new-retail-center-in-greensboro/article_c5fb510e-00bc-11ee-8120-d32d20086b0a.html | 2023-06-01T21:11:44 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/goodwill-plans-new-retail-center-in-greensboro/article_c5fb510e-00bc-11ee-8120-d32d20086b0a.html |
Oxford to appeal order allowing some school shooting lawsuits to proceed
Detroit — A lawyer for Oxford Community Schools on Thursday signaled plans to appeal a federal judge's ruling that civil claims against an Oxford High School counselor and the dean of students stemming from the 2021 deadly school attack can proceed against them for their alleged actions before the shooting.
The notice of appeal was filed three weeks after U.S. District Court Judge Mark Goldsmith said Shawn Hopkins, a counselor at the school, and Nicholas Ejak, the high school's dean of students, will continue to face "state-created danger claims" made by multiple Oxford families and survivors of the Nov. 30, 2021, attack. That includes claims that Hopkins and Ejak pushed convicted school shooter Ethan Crumbley closer to violent action by threatening in his presence to report his parents to Michigan's Child Protective Services.
Ejak and Hopkins — who were put on leave and later reinstated — met with the teen shooter a few hours before he opened fire inside the school, killing students Hana St. Juliana, 14; Madisyn Baldwin, 17; Tate Myre, 16; and Justin Shilling, 17; and wounding six others and a teacher.
The families, in their lawsuits against school officials and the district, allege the meeting "directly subjected (Crumbley) to the shame, fear, humiliation, and embarrassment of having his parents ignore, ridicule, and embarrass him, thus increasing the risk of violence upon his release from the office to the school environment."
"This appeal of the denial of qualified and absolute immunity does not involve disputed facts on this issue, but rather, presents the purely legal question of whether the district court mistakenly held that held that Hopkins and Ejak’s actions violated plaintiffs’ clearly established constitutional rights," Oxford lawyer Timothy Mullins wrote Thursday.
Deborah Gordon, a lawyer who represents Kylie Ossege, an Oxford graduate who survived the shooting, said she was not surprised by the appeal notice.
"Governmental entities have a right to an immediate appeal only as to the issue of their possible 'immunity' from suit," Gordon wrote in an email to The Detroit News. "I think Judge Goldsmith’s opinion was very thoughtful and well-reasoned."
Goldsmith's order last month came in response to 10 lawsuits alleging the district failed to protect students and downplayed the threat Crumbley posed to the school. Oxford students and their families contend in their lawsuits that the district took actions that created or increased the danger that Crumbley presented to students and teachers.
The ruling, which means attorneys can continue to seek more information to try to prove their civil litigation, contrasted with Oakland County Circuit Judge Mary Ellen Brennan's decision in early March to dismiss all Oxford governmental employees and entities from the civil lawsuits related to the shooting. Brennan determined the district and its employees had governmental immunity and could not be sued.
Mullins telegraphed an upcoming appeal in a court filing late last month that also signaled Oxford schools planned to request that civil lawsuits filed against the district be placed on hold while awaiting a decision from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati.
"Once defendants file their notice of appeal from the denial of qualified immunity, there should be no future proceedings in this court until the Sixth Circuit decides the qualified immunity issue on appeal," Mullins wrote.
The district is not entitled to have the civil lawsuits put on hold indefinitely, lawyers for victims and their families said in an earlier court filing.
The civil lawsuits are pending along with criminal cases against Crumbley and his parents.
Ethan Crumbley has pleaded guilty to 24 criminal charges in the shooting deaths of the four Oxford High School students and the wounding of six other students and a teacher.
Ethan's parents are charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter each. A three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in March that there was enough evidence to send the parents to trial.
James and Jennifer Crumbley have appealed the case to the Michigan Supreme Court.
rsnell@detroitnews.com
Twitter: @robertsnellnews | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/01/oxford-wants-school-shooting-lawsuits-suspended-pending-an-appeal/70278498007/ | 2023-06-01T21:13:38 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/01/oxford-wants-school-shooting-lawsuits-suspended-pending-an-appeal/70278498007/ |
Split Gainesville commission casts final votes to reinstate exclusionary zoning
Gainesville was the first city in the state to do away with exclusionary zoning in October, and will now be the first in the country to reinstate it just seven months later.
Gainesville commissioners took the final step in reinstating exclusionary zoning in the city after much contention from residents, voting to push a trio of ordinances through upon a second reading.
The split Gainesville City Commission voted 4-3 on Thursday to reinstate a trio of zoning ordinances, measures that protect single-family neighborhoods from the development of multi-family units. The commission voted the same way during the first reading in April.
Gainesville was the first city in the state to do away with exclusionary zoning in October, and will now be the first in the country to reinstate it just seven months later.
“For everyone who was real happy with this passing,” Mayor Harvey Ward said during the meeting, “there are folks at home who are very upset about it.”
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He stressed that the issue is complicated, and not seen the same way by all Gainesville residents despite a large turnout of people who support the reinstatement at the meeting.
“We have options ahead of us and we have to be willing to listen to each other and work toward those options,” Ward said.
In January, the commission voted 4-3 to petition the city’s plan board to bring forth a new ordinance that ultimately led to Thursday’s and April’s vote to keep single-family zoning fully intact.
Commissioners Casey Willits, Reina Saco and Bryan Eastman voted against the new ordinances.
The elimination of exclusionary zoning, which paved the way for multi-family housing to be built in single-family neighborhoods, has been a hotly debated topic, one that the previous commission pushed through before leaving office.
The October decision caused outrage from homeowners and lawmakers who represent the region. The Alachua County Commission also expressed its disapproval of the plan, as did state officials.
The changes allowed developers the opportunity to build duplexes, triplexes and, on rarer occasions, quadplexes anywhere citywide based on an available lot size, similar to how housing is currently allowed in southeast Gainesville. The switch, however, did not prevent single-family homes from being built or require new multi-family units. City staff has said the initial proposal would've had a modest to minimal impact but provided people more housing options citywide.
Commissioner Saco voted against the reversal of the previous ordinances. She expressed concern about the affordability of single-family homes and said in April that the reinstatement will make housing more expensive and unattainable.
“Voting to bring back exclusionary zoning is a vote for cementing the rights of those privileged enough to have housing already and the flexibility to come here,” Saco said Thursday. “The diversity of the audience when talking about exclusionary zoning has been worrying from the start.”
Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker said the reversal of the old ordinances and the reinstatement of exclusionary zoning is a chance to right Gainesville’s history and move forward on providing equitable housing.
“Historically, zoning has been tied to race,” she said. “We have the chance to hit reset now.”
Over the months, those who have protested eliminating traditional single-family zoning neighborhoods have claimed the plan would hurt home values by allowing low-income residents into their neighborhoods, though no data showed that to be the case. Some have also suggested it would lead to increased crime and University of Florida students being in their quiet neighborhoods.
But despite the discussion around Gainesville's exclusionary zoning ordinances, which staff and the former mayor said is historically proven to be built on racism to segregate the city, its changes pale in comparison to the housing that is expected to be built from the Weyerhaeuser development in northwest Gainesville approved earlier this month.
That plan calls for building up to 12,000 new homes over decades. It's expected to bring a mix of single-family and multi-family housing units to the area. Still, few spoke out in opposition to those plans.
Eastman, who voted against the reinstatement, said it is important to focus on making sure people can become homeowners.
“There's a divide between people that were lucky enough to get into homes, myself included, and then the ones that were not lucky enough to get into homes,” he said. “So we need to find a way to bring people together to say we are addressing the concerns of everybody in our community. | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/06/01/split-gainesville-commission-casts-final-votes-to-reinstate-exclusionary-zoning/70278745007/ | 2023-06-01T21:14:01 | 1 | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/06/01/split-gainesville-commission-casts-final-votes-to-reinstate-exclusionary-zoning/70278745007/ |
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lancaster County officials announced a recent crackdown on shops selling Delta-8 and Delta-10, cannabinoids that are widely available, but illegal under several state and federal laws.
Delta-8 and Delta-10 are forms of THC that are commonly sold in tobacco shops and convenience stores in the form of gummies, vape juice and more.
Pennsylvania law explicitly classifies Delta-8 and Delta-10 as Schedule 1 controlled substances. On the federal level, the DEA also classified Delta 8 as a controlled substance in February 2023.
In April, the Lancaster County Drug Task Force visited 43 stores selling products containing Delta-8 and Delta-10. About 7,200 products worth about $290,000 were confiscated from 25 of those locations.
Warnings were also sent to several hemp producers in Lancaster County that manufactured some of the products. Though the producers had licenses to grow hemp, state law requires the THC level in the final hemp product not to exceed 0.3 percent.
Many of the seized Delta-8 and Delta-10 products were packaged to look like common brands of snacks, such as Ruffles, Frosted Flakes and Nerds. Officials said this packaging was especially dangerous in light of a recent study that showed a rise in emergency calls after children in Pennsylvania and New Jersey accidentally swallowed products containing cannabis—in many cases because the package or its contents looked like candy.
“Parents, in particular, should be aware that these products are ending up in the hands of juveniles and that these products are not only illegal, but they are also not subject to any regulation and therefore could be dangerous,” said Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams.
Some shops advertise that they will only sell the products to people ages 21 and older, but officials also reported more minors using and sharing these products in Lancaster County.
“Talk to your kids. Talk to your kids about what’s out there nowadays and what’s available and the fact that just because it’s on the store shelves doesn’t make it safe,” Adams said.
As of Thursday, though, several shops in the area appeared to still be selling the products.
A staff member at one shop in Lancaster City, CBD American Shaman, said they were no longer selling Delta-8 or Delta-10 products, though they intended to file a lawsuit to challenge the enforcement action.
Lancaster County officials said owners of businesses that continue to sell the products could face charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, a felony offense punishable by up to five years in prison. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-delta-8-delta-10/521-7f479b9f-46eb-4fc6-bc45-278e67a6634a | 2023-06-01T21:15:54 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-delta-8-delta-10/521-7f479b9f-46eb-4fc6-bc45-278e67a6634a |
Knoxville 20-year-old dies in downtown car crash
Sarah Riley
Knoxville News Sentinel
Damien Sherwood, 20, of Knoxville, died in a car crash in downtown Knoxville this week, police said in a news release.
At about 1 p.m. May 31, police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Henley Street at Main Street. Sherwood was pronounced dead at the scene, while a female passenger in the other car was hospitalized with nonlife-threatening injuries.
Based on an investigation, police say Sherwood made a U-turn on the Henley Street bridge and crashed into a KAT bus. He drove away northbound on Henley Street, police said in the release, then crashed into an SUV that was turning left onto Main Street from Henley Street. | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2023/06/01/knoxville-20-year-old-dies-in-downtown-car-crash/70277288007/ | 2023-06-01T21:24:01 | 1 | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2023/06/01/knoxville-20-year-old-dies-in-downtown-car-crash/70277288007/ |
CINCINNATI — Caretakers at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on Thursday placed Lightning the sloth on 24-hour birth watch.
The zoo announced in October that the two-toed tree-dweller was slow-cooking a new addition to the Cincinnati Zoo.
Lightning will be under 24-hour surveillance for the next several weeks until the pup is born. The zoo initially estimated Lightning’s pup would join the family in the early summer of 2023. So far the 10-year-old mother-to-be is right on schedule.
Lightning’s first pregnancy came to a sad end in October 2021 when she delivered a stillborn pup.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Parker High graduates JaMya Haddis and Aniya Williams shared their gratitude for the Birmingham Promise and what’s next for them.
The mission of Birmingham Promise is to provide four years of tuition assistance to Birmingham City Schools’ graduates to any public two-year or four-year college or university in Alabama.
Williams says graduating high school gives her the motivation to continue conquering new challenges.
“It feels awesome,” Williams said. “It feels like a weight off my shoulders. I’m excited and I’m just ready for any opportunity that’s headed my way.”
Williams said she will be attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she plans to study kinesiology. She said that the Birmingham Promise is helping her pay for her college education.
Haddis, class valedictorian, said she will also be attending UAB, following her time at a military boot camp.
“It feels good to go to UAB,” Haddis said. “My parents aren’t that far away so it’s real nice to be close to home.”
Haddis also said that the title of valedictorian “comes with a lot of responsibility.”
“You’ve gotta keep pushing yourself to be valedictorian,” she said.
Since 2020, the Birmingham Promise has supported 800 Birmingham graduates, providing $3.4 million in tuition assistance.
You can watch the full interview videos for both Haddis and Williams down below: | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-promise-recipients-speak-on-goals-plans-post-graduation/ | 2023-06-01T21:25:45 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-promise-recipients-speak-on-goals-plans-post-graduation/ |
DES MOINES — Former President Donald Trump kept up a steady drumbeat of criticism of his chief rival Ron DeSantis on Thursday, jumping immediately on remarks by the Florida governor on the campaign trail to try to highlight his own strength as the leading GOP presidential candidate.
Trump, appearing in Iowa as DeSantis campaigned in New Hampshire, made a point of telling about 200 members of a conservative club gathered at a Des Moines-area restaurant that they could ask him questions — an offer that came not long after DeSantis snapped at an Associated Press reporter who asked him why he didn't take questions from voters at his events.
"A lot of politicians don't take questions. They give a speech," Trump said to the audience, many of whom wore red Make America Great Again hats espousing his political movement.
Trump also sought to capitalize off a remark by DeSantis that it felt like it would take two terms in the White House to really roll back the actions of the Biden administration — a veiled reference to Trump, who can only serve one more term.
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"Who the hell wants to wait eight years?" Trump said Thursday, claiming he could unwind President Joe Biden's policies within six months.
DeSantis, asked about the former president's comment while leaving a voter event in Rochester on Thursday afternoon, noted Trump had already had a chance to fix the nation's problems in his first term in office. "Why didn't he do it in his first four years?"
Their campaign appearances Thursday displayed an early tableau of the Republican primary that's just getting underway: Trump hammering DeSantis and promising to use a return to the White House to quickly unwind his successor's work, while the governor limits his replies and direct critiques, pitching instead to nationalize his aggressive governing style.
Both men are portraying themselves as the stronger fighter for conservative causes and their party's best chance to block Biden from reelection next year. Thursday was the first time both were on the campaign trail meeting with voters since DeSantis announced his candidacy for president last week.
At his first event in Laconia, New Hampshire, on Thursday, DeSantis left the stage without inviting any questions from voters, which is typically expected of presidential candidates competing for voters in the first-in-the-nation primary state. DeSantis also didn't take any questions on stage from voters in Iowa during his time in the state earlier in the week.
While posing for pictures and shaking hands with voters afterward, DeSantis was asked by the AP reporter why he wasn't taking questions from voters.
"People are coming up to me, talking to me, what are you talking about? Are you blind?" he said. "Are you blind? People are coming up to me, talking to me whatever they want to talk to me about."
Alan Glassman, treasurer of the state GOP, attended the event and was disappointed that the Florida governor didn't include a question-and-answer period. Glassman and his wife decided to skip any subsequent events of the day given that DeSantis wasn't likely to take unscripted questions.
"This is NH. The reality here is the vast majority of political people here in NH, we do our due diligence. We want to know where these people stand. And a lot of that is hearing from them and then asking them questions," Glassman said.
"I'm just hoping that next time the governor does show up here, he'll actually be doing some more interaction with the people," Glassman said.
In Laconia, DeSantis turned his focus to Biden, criticizing him for championing a move to demote the early-voting state from its prominent role picking presidential candidates. He said the president was wrong to back a Democratic National Committee move to have New Hampshire hold its Democratic primary the same day as Nevada as part of a major shake-up meant to empower Black and other minority voters critical to the party's base of support. The Republican Party's calendar is decided separately but the Democrats' changes have irked members of both parties in New Hampshire.
"I'm glad Republicans are holding the line and committed to New Hampshire," DeSantis said.
He used a similar line tailored to the local voters when acknowledging that New Hampshire, like Florida, does not collect personal income taxes. "You've got this one little outpost in New England that's holding the line," he said.
Trump is in Iowa nearly three weeks after canceling his last event, a large rally near Des Moines, due to a tornado warning, reluctantly ceding the spotlight to DeSantis as the governor crisscrossed the state ahead of his campaign launch.
In addition to Laconia, DeSantis' New Hampshire tour included planned stops Thursday in Rochester, Salem and Manchester. He planned to campaign Friday to South Carolina, another prominent state on the presidential voting calendar.
Trump, after appearing Wednesday night at a GOP legislative dinner in Des Moines, appeared Thursday morning at one of the twice-monthly breakfasts of a conservative club at a restaurant in Urbandale. The Westside Conservative Breakfast events are a long-standing stop for Republican candidates for all levels of elected office, including presidential hopefuls.
The former president later had lunch with faith leaders, and was scheduled to visit with activists and supporters. Thursday afternoon, he was set to participate in a town hall with Sean Hannity taped in the Des Moines suburb of Clive. The town hall aired at 9 p.m. Thursday on Fox News.
DeSantis' stop in New Hampshire is scheduled to look similar to his Iowa swing, with a series of appearances around the state and one event billed as a "fireside chat" with his wife, Casey DeSantis.
As Trump and DeSantis make their pitch to GOP voters, the Republican presidential field is shaping up to become even more crowded.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to launch a Republican presidential campaign June 6 in New Hampshire. The next day, both Mike Pence, Trump's former vice president, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum are expected to announce campaigns of their own.
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and biotech entrepreneur and "anti-woke" activist Vivek Ramaswamy are among the other candidates already in the race.
Price reported from New York and Beaumont reported from Urbandale, Iowa. Associated Press writer Jill Colvin in New York contributed to this report. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/state-and-regional/trump-and-desantis-jab-at-each-other-on-campaign-trail-in-1st-dueling-appearances-as/article_44eb125a-00af-11ee-9c72-d79c7ca32acf.html | 2023-06-01T21:26:53 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/state-and-regional/trump-and-desantis-jab-at-each-other-on-campaign-trail-in-1st-dueling-appearances-as/article_44eb125a-00af-11ee-9c72-d79c7ca32acf.html |
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — A motorcyclist was left with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on Highway 12 in Fairfield late Wednesday night, according to officials.
Highway 12 between Pennsylvania and Beck avenues was closed just before midnight Wednesday due to the crash. The highway is now open.
The Fairfield Police Department says a driver hit the motorcyclist then drove away from the scene.
The crash is under investigation and the identity of the driver is unknown at this time. No additional information is available. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fairfield/hit-run-hurts-motorcyclist/103-0701455c-fa28-4af9-aad2-b82901f5e76c | 2023-06-01T21:26:56 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fairfield/hit-run-hurts-motorcyclist/103-0701455c-fa28-4af9-aad2-b82901f5e76c |
A couple of especially warm days are ahead on Friday and Saturday in metro Richmond , although neither will be dramatically warmer than normal. But considering how cool it has been recently, they may come as a surprise to the system.
Ahead in the shorter term, temperatures reach well into the 80s both Friday and Saturday with sun and clouds. But late Saturday afternoon and evening, be on the lookout for a couple of rounds of showers or thunderstorms. No damaging storms are expected, but some brief bursts of heavy rain are possible. Cooler air returns Sunday, as temperatures hold in the 70s with clouds and sunshine and breezes from the northeast.
In spite of the calendar, the theme of the past few weeks will continue through the middle of this month. Repeated surges of relatively cooler air will move into Virginia for the next couple of weeks as the jet stream nudges further into a configuration known as an omega block.
Here is the expected jet stream pattern for early June.
Named after the Greek letter (Ω) that it resembles, the pattern sends a dominant surge of warm air northward, often in the center of the continent, with large dips in the jet southward on either side. This pattern often locks into place for several days and, in general, this one looks like it will have staying power through the first couple of weeks of the month.
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But even in that jet stream configuration, we will have a few days that are warmer than normal. Now that normal high temperatures are in the 80s, we can make a run at 90 degrees a couple of times between now and the middle of the month, but there is very little data to suggest a string of days in the 90s is anywhere on the horizon.
Hurricane season started on Thursday, and most outlets that specialize in hurricane seasonal outlooks have come around to a similar theme. Overall, the season is expected to be near normal , as the developing El Niño and warm Atlantic Ocean water will be working against each other over the next few months.
While these outlooks are getting better, they still have no skill in telling us precisely what spots on the coast will get hit, if any. For us farther inland, heavy rain is often the bigger impact than the winds, especially as these systems interact with the Appalachian Mountains, which can wring out even heavier rainfall.
Although the core of hurricane season runs from mid-August to mid-October, a tropical depression has already started to organize in the Gulf of Mexico; if it does develop further, it would be named Arlene. But even if it were to develop, it poses no threat to Virginia or North Carolina. The most likely scenario would be for the system to impact the southwest coast of Florida and, even so, that would be at least a few days away.
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Jan. 1, 2023
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) carries the ball as Washington Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson (36) tries to stop him during the first half of a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Landover, MD.
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Jan. 2, 2023
Sharon MacKenzie of Mechanicsville walked with her friend Cindy Nunnally and her golden retriever, Sunny, during a GardenFest for Fidos at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Jan. 2.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Jan. 3, 2023
People remember 8-year-old P’Aris Moore during a vigil in Hopewell on Jan. 3. The girl was shot and killed while playing in her neighborhood.
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Jan. 4, 2023
UR's Jason Nelson presses down court as George Washington's Brendan Adams, left, and Hunter Dean defend in the Robins Center Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
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Jan. 5, 2023
Manchester's Olivia Wright reaches in on James River's Alisha Whirley at James River Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
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Jan. 6, 2023
Daron Pearson plays basketball at Smith Peters Park in the Carver neighborhood on Friday, January 6, 2023 in Richmond, Va.
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Jan. 7, 2023
UR's Tyler Burton takes a shot as Duquesne's Joe Reece defends Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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Jan. 8, 2023
Park ranger Bert Dunkerly leads a walking tour of Revolutionary Richmond on the grounds of the Chimborazo Medical Museum in Richmond on Jan. 8. The tour was part of a multiday annual event interpreting Richmond’s Revolutionary history, including the capture of the city by British General Benedict Arnold on Jan. 5, 1781.
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Jan. 10, 2023
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital COO Joey Trapani and Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia Newbille react after cutting the ribbon to commemorate the opening of the East End Medical Office Building on Tuesday. Bon Secours Richmond Market President Mike Lutes (left) and Del. Delores McQuinn, D-Richmond, were also part of the festivities.
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Jan. 11, 2023
Pages are introduced at the Senate chamber during the first day of Virginia General Assembly at Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
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Jan. 12, 2023
Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, worked at his desk at the Virginia State Capitol on Thursday. Above him is a portrait of former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer, now a congressman representing the 8th District in Northern Virginia.
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Jan. 13, 2023
Elizabeth Leggett is photographed with her pup Pallas, 10, in her neighborhood in Richmond's business district on January 13, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Jan. 14, 2023
Aubrey Nguyen, age 5, and Andrew Nguyen, age 8, eye the dragon as it comes by during the Tet celebration at Vien Giac Buddhist Temple Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Jow Ga Kung Fu, of Virginia Beach, performed the Dragon Dance.
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Jan. 15, 2023
The St. James's West Gallery Choir sings during "Evensong, A Celebration of the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." at St. James Episcopal Church Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.
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Jan. 16, 2023
James "States" Manship of Thornburg came to the gun rights rally at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square on Lobby Day, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, dressed as President George Washington.
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Jan. 17, 2023
Del. Emily Brewer, R-Suffolk, confers with Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, at the state Capitol on Jan. 17. Brewer sponsored the bill on state purchasing, House Bill 2385.
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Jan. 18, 2023
Aaliyah Rouse, 9, and Jennifer Rouse stand by as Aaron Rouse is sworn in in the Senate by Clerk of the Senate Susan Clarke Schaar during a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Jan. 19, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin talks to the media at George W. Carver Elementary School on Jan. 19.
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Jan. 20, 2023
VCU's fans cheer for the team against Richmond during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game at University of Richmond, Richmond, Va., on Friday, January 20, 2023.
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Jan. 21, 2023
Jacqueline Dziuba, bottom left, and Steven Godwin, who live in Greenville, N.C., and other visitors check out the exhibits at the Poe Museum in Richmond in January as the museum celebrates Edgar Allan Poe’s 214th birthday and its own 100-year anniversary.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 22, 2023
Paul McLean (left), founder of the Virginia Minority Cannabis Coalition, listens alongside Mark Cannady during the “Is Social Equity in Off the Table in 2023?” portion of the program on Sunday on the second full day of the Virginia Cannabis Conference presented by Virginia NORML at Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown. Lobby Day takes place Monday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN photos, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 23, 2023
The flags at the Executive Mansion are at half-staff to honor those killed and injured in Monterey Park, California last weekend. Photo was taken on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.
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Jan. 24, 2023
Sen. Steve Newman, R-Lynchburg, listens to debate during a Senate floor session in the state Capitol on a bill to make Daylight Savings Time year-round.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 25, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin listens to George Daniel as he tries some Brunswick stew on Brunswick Stew Day at the Capitol Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Next to Daniel are (L-R) Dylan Pair, stewmaster Kevin Pair and Austin Pair. The yearly event returned to the Capitol for the first time since the pandemic.
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Jan. 26, 2023
Meghan Vandette is photographed with her dogs, Pepper, a deaf mini Australian shepherd, and Finn on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Ruff Canine Club in Richmond, Virginia.
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Jan. 27, 2023
Three-year-old London Oshinkoya (from left) and 3-year-old twins Messiah and Malkia Finley go through the toys brought by Crystal Holbrook-Gazoni near the Gilpin Resource Center in Richmond on Friday.
EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 28, 2023
Dance instructor Paul Dandridge (foreground) works with youngsters as he teaches a theater dance during the “Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series: On the Road” at the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School on Saturday. The series offers free workshops and performances throughout the year for youth of all ages.
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Jan. 29, 2023
Ronnie Jenkins II of Chesterfield County sits inside a Barefoot Spas hot tub with his 11-year-old son, Connor, and his wife, Amber, during the RVA Home Show at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
Daniel Sangjib Min photos, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 30, 2023
Frank Saucier listens as elected officials give remarks during a vigil for Tyre Nichols on Monday at Abner Clay Park in Richmond. Nichols died from the injuries he sustained after being beaten by police officers in Memphis.
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Jan. 31, 2023
Mayor Levar Stoney gets ready to deliver his State of the City on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Richmond Main Street Station in Richmond, Virginia.
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Feb. 1, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin attends the Virginia March for Life in Richmond, VA on February 1, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 2, 2023
Petersburg High School's basketball standout Chris Fields Jr. on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Petersburg High School in Petersburg, Virginia.
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Feb. 3, 2023
Shawnrell Blackwell, left, a Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation homeowner and board member, watches as Dianna Bowser, president and CEO of SCDHC, shares a moment with Suzanne Youngkin during a ceremony at Virginia Housing in Richmond on Friday after Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the first lady presented the first Spirit of Virginia Award of 2023 to the affordable housing nonprofit.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 4, 2023
Members of the Break it Down RVA Line Dancing group perform during a Black History Month Celebration at Virginia State University on Feb. 4.
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Feb. 5, 2023
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) of the Washington Commanders, right, look on before the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday in Las Vegas. With him are, from left, NFC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) of the Detroit Lions, NFC wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) of the Dallas Cowboys and NFC wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) of the Minnesota Vikings.
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Feb. 6, 2023
(From left) U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, and Sethuraman Panchanathan, Ph.D., director of the National Science Foundation, arrive for a tour of VCU's Nanomaterials Core Characterization Facility with lab director and physics professor Massimo Bertino, Ph.D. (right) on Monday, Feb. 6. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 7, 2023
Sen. Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, is seen 4 1/2 hours into Tuesday's crossover session at the state Capitol.
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Feb. 8, 2023
Chef Patrick Phelan works with his staff on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Lost Letter in Richmond, Virginia.
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Feb. 9, 2023
Onlookers stand near a shattered window on East Broad Street following a shooting on Thursday. One person was killed and another wounded.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 10, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg moves a 260-year-old building, originally called the Bray School, on a truck to a new location a mile away, where it will be put on public display, in Williamsburg, Va., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Bray School is believed to be the oldest building in the US dedicated to the education of Black children.
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Feb 11, 2023
Randolph-Macon celebrate after beating Roanoke College during a NCAA Division III Basketball game on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Randolph Macon Crenshaw Gym in Ashland, Virginia. With today's win, the Yellow Jackets hold the longest home winning steak in NCAA Division III history.
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Feb. 12, 2023
The Science Museum of Virginia hosted a competition for student engineers during a commemoration of Celebrate Engineering Ingenuity Day. A packed crowd watches Sunday as a team of “Bridge Breakers” from the American Society of Civil Engineers puts students’ inventions to the test.
Lyndon German
Feb. 13, 2023
A crew from Walter D. Witt Roofing installs a new roof for Melvin Washington, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, as part of the Owens Corning National Roof Deployment Project in Richmond, VA on February 13, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 14, 2023
Richmond City Council member Cynthia Newbille pulls the winning raffle ticket as Marc Edwards, from InnovAge Virginia PACE, holds the basket during the 9th annual "For the Love of Our Seniors" event at Main Street Station in Richmond, VA on February 14, 2023. The event is a resource fair for senior residents and caregivers in Church Hill. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 15, 2023
A crew from the Richmond-based company Cut Cut installs the new art installation "McLean" by Navine G. Dossos on the façade of the Institute for Contemporary Art in Richmond, VA on February 15, 2023. The installation is part of the exhibit "So it appears" opening February 24th. The vinyl pieces being used are adapted from a series of paintings. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 16, 2023
Giov. Glenn Youngkin meets with the community at Westwood Fountain in Richmond, VA on Thursday, February 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 17, 2023
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Alison Linas, left, and Franklin greet Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Jennifer Guiliano and attorney Alex Clarke at the Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court building on Friday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 18, 2023
Fans take pictures during the All-alumni Block Party before VCU’s game against Fordham on Saturday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore, left, waits for a pass from Elizabeth Kitley (33) during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Blacksburg.
Matt Gentry, The Roanoke Times
Feb. 20, 2023
Richmond resident David Scates filed an appeal with the VEC last summer four days after the state agency notified him that he had been overpaid unemployment benefits after catching COVID-19 and losing his job. Now, Scates is one of almost 17,000 Virginians at risk of having their appeals dismissed because the VEC contends they filed too late.
EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 21, 2023
State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, greets chief election officer and college friend Sheryl Johnson (right) at the Tabernacle Baptist Church polling station in Richmond, VA on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 as (from left) election workers Katie Johnson and Eric Johnson look on. McClellan is running to succeed Rep. Donald McEachin, D-4th. McClellan would be the first African American woman to represent Virginia in Congress and would give Virginia a record four women in its congressional delegation. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 22, 2023
Members of the media tour Fox Elementary School in Richmond, VA after Richmond Public Schools Chief Operating Officer Dana Fox provided an update on construction plans to rebuild the school on Wednesday, February 22. The building, which dates to 1911, was heavily damaged in a three-alarm fire on the night of Feb. 11, 2022. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 23, 2023
Marley Ferraro and her boyfriend, Zack Bannister, both VCU freshmen, spend time together between classes at Monroe Park as Thursday weather reaches around 80s in Richmond, Va., on Feb. 23, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 24, 2023
Sen. Aaron Rouse, left, D-Virginia Beach, talks with Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, before a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 25, 2023
Jenna Anderson of Cosby High shows her medal to her dad, Waylon Anderson, after winning the 112-pound weight class during the VHSL Girls State Open Championships at Unity Reed High in Manassas on Saturday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 26, 2023
Contestants in a duathlon race (run-bike-run competition) dash from the starting line in the first event of the West Creek Endurance Festival at the West Creek Business Park in Goochland County on Sunday.
Mark Bowes
Feb. 27, 2023
Eric and Linda Oakes speak to a small crowd before unveiling a plaque and bench dedicated to their son, Adam Oakes, in the VCU Student Commons building near the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life on February 27, 2023. The date marks the two-year anniversary of Oakes' death in a hazing incident, and VCU is calling this an annual hazing prevention day and day of remembrance for Oakes. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 28, 2023
Jess Tanner (center) looks on as her daughters Aubrey (left), 10, and Charleigh, 8, deliver Girl Scout cookies to school counselor Michelle Nothnagel (right) and the other teachers and staff members at Manchester High School on February 28, 2023. With help from groups of retired teachers and others in the community, the girls, who are members of Girl Scout Troop 3654, raised over $1,000 to purchase the cookies for the staff. Jess Tanner, is an art teacher at Manchester and also a co-leader of their troop. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 1, 2023
Shirley Wiest, left, and Wilma Bowman, center, show a blanket for a veteran with the help of Julie Wiest, daughter of Shirley Wiest, at Sunrise of Richmond in Henrico, Va., on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Shirley Wiest and Wilma Bowman sewed over 3000 blankets for people at the VA Hospital, the Children’s Hospital and Moments of Hope Outreach among others.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 2, 2023
Carl Gupton, president of Greenswell Growers, is shown at the greenhouse of the company in Goochland, Va., on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Greenswell Growers, an automated indoor farming, can produce 28 times more greens per acre than traditional farming. They just sealed a deal with Ukrops and will start selling on Kroger shelves all across the mid-Atlantic.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 3, 2023
Highland Springs walks off the court after beating Stone Bridge during the Class 5 boys basketball quarterfinal on Friday, March 3, 2023 at J.R. Tucker High School in Henrico, Virginia.
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March 4, 2023
Nutzy plays with Shane Paris-Kennedy,9, during the Richmond Flying Squirrels Nutzy's Block Party on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia.
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March 5, 2023
Patrons wait in line for Caribbean soul food from Mobile Yum Yum, one of the food trucks participating in Mobile Soul Sunday in Monroe Park. The event kicked off the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, a weeklong celebration of Richmond’s Black-owned restaurants.
Sean McGoey
March 6, 2023
Henrico County officials celebrate the start of renovations at Cheswick Park in Henrico's Three Chopt District on March 6, 2023. The 24.5-acre park, Henrico's oldest official park, will receive $2.1 million in improvements, including a new open fitness area and upgrades to its trails, playground, restroom facilities, pedestrian bridges, parking lot, main entrance, stormwater management infrastructure and signage. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 7, 2023
Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan heads into the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC for orientation on March 7, 2023 in preparation for her swearing in as the first Black Congresswoman from Virginia. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 8, 2023
Kate Chenery Tweedy shows the exhibition of Secretariat at Ashland Museum in Ashland, Va., on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Kate Chenery Tweedy is spearheading an effort to bring a monument of Secretariat to Ashland.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 9, 2023
John Marano of Top Trumps USA speaks to the media next to Mr. Monopoly at Maggie Walker Plaza in Richmond, Va., on March 9, 2023. Top Trumps USA, under license from HASBRO, will design a Richmond-specific board that highlights the region’s favorite historic landmarks.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 10, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service commemorate the history and romance of train travel with the unveiling of its Railroad Stations Forever stamps during a ceremony at the Main Street Station in Richmond, Va.
Lyndon German
March 11, 2023
Susie Williams of Richmond gets a makeover at the Shamrock the Block Festival in Richmond on Saturday. The festival was relocated to Leigh Street this year.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 12, 2023
A procession of Fifes and Drums moves down Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg on Sunday. It traveled from old Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse to the Raleigh Tavern, where Thomas Jefferson and other leaders formed a Committee of Correspondence in 1773.
Sean Jones photos, Times-Dispatch
March 13, 2023
Cuong Luu, foreground, a volunteer of Feed More, prepares boxes of meals with other volunteers and staff at the food bank in Richmond, Va., on Monday, March 13, 2023.
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March 14, 2023
Bill Barksdale, technical director of Virginia Video Network, works with Kelli Lemon, director of digital programming, at the video studio of Richmond Times-Dispatch in Richmond, Va., on March 14, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 15, 2023
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Fairfax, looks on a portrait after unveiling it as former Speaker of the House at the house chamber of the State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Filler-Corn made history as the first woman and first Jewish Speaker in Virginia.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 16, 2023
MIKE KROPF, THE DAILY PROGRESS Virginia's Isaac McKneely (11) becomes emotional after an NCAA Tournament first round game against Furman in Orlando, Fl., Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Mike Kropf
March 17, 2023
Brian Erbe, center, a pipe manager, and other members of Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums perform to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 18, 2023
Virginia Tech's Mekhi Lewis takes down Oklahoma State's Dustin Plott during the consolation semifinals at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Ian Maule
March 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Kayana Traylor (23) is congratulated by teammates after scoring just before halftime of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Matt Gentry
March 20, 2023
Hannah and Ty Bilodeau of Lynchburg visit the recently completed Richmond Virginia Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their children, Blythe, 5, Goldie, 4, and Graham, 2, in Glen Allen in Henrico, Va., on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 21, 2023
Doug Ramseur, center left, and Emilee Hasbrouck, center right, defense lawyers for Wavie Jones, one of three Central State Hospital employees , who was charged in death of Irvo Otieno, speak to the media at Dinwiddie Courthouse in Dinwiddie, Va., on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 22, 2023
WRANGLD's, from left, senior customer success manager Trevor Lee, chief business officer Andy Sitison and CEO Jonathan "JD" Dyke work at their office of the 1717 Innovation Center in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 23, 2023
New Bon Secours Community Health Clinic is open in Manchester, Richmond, Va., on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The clinic will serve scheduled appointments and same day call-in appointments for the uninsured. The 8,000 square foot building is also home to the Bon Secours Care-A-Van, a mobile health clinic.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 24, 2023
Liz Kincaid, CEO of RVA Hospitality and owner of Max's On Broad, is photographed at the restaurant in Richmond, VA on March 24, 2023. Max's On Broad will be closing April 1 and will relaunch as a new concept in the summer. Kincaid also owns Tarrant's & Bar Solita. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 25, 2023
Henrico County families gather at Deep Run Park & Recreation Center on Saturday to celebrate all things agriculture during the county's second annual Farm Graze event. Children went booth to booth learning about the wonders of agriculture while participating in fun activities and scavenger hunts.
Lyndon German
March 26, 2023
Church Hill resident Alex Gerofsky finishes the Hill Topper 5K at the Church Hill Irish Festival with a time of 20 minutes, 26.8 seconds.
Thad Green
March 27, 2023
Wyatt Kingston, center, conducts a strength training session with Marshall Crenshaw, left, and Kevin Wright, right, at Hickory Hill Community Center in Richmond, Va., on Monday, March 27, 2023. Kingston, 71, has been working with the parks department for nearly 40 years on all kinds of initiatives, particularly those aimed at children in public housing communities.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 28, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, center, talks about the ongoing housing crisis in the city during a news conference on March 28.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 29, 2023
From left, Caroline Ouko and Leon Ochieng, mother and older brother of Irvo Otieno, react near the casket during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield on March 29.
Eva Russo
March 30, 2023
Senior students in Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center's culinary program presented Taj Mahsala: an Indian fusion menu.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
March 31, 2023
Richmond Police address onlookers Friday, March 31, 2023 at the intersection of North Avenue and Moss Side Avenue, near Washington Park. Richmond police shot a man who was suspected of shooting a woman earlier in the day in the 1100 block of Evergreen Avenue on Richmond's Southside.
April 1, 2023
Sculptor Jocelyn Russell takes photos of the crowd after the unveiling of her statue of Secretariat at Ashland Town Hall Pavilion on Saturday.
Michael Martz photos, TImes-Dispatch
April 2, 2023
Drivers race in the Toyota Owners 400 at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, VA on April 2, 2023.. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 3, 2023
Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill is photographed at the Dinwiddie County Courthouse on April 3, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 4, 2023
From left, Judy and Ron Singleton pose for a photo on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
Mike Kropf
April 5, 2023
Beatrix Smith dips her matzah in salt water as she enjoys a Pasover Seder with her classmates (from left) Helen Corallo, Camp Maxwell, and Amara Ellen at the Weinstein JCC Preschool Program in Richmond, VA on April 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 6, 2023
Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré speaks with students at Piedmont Virginia Community College on Thursday.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
April 7, 2023
A worker pushed water off a tarp on the field at The Diamond Friday, when the Flying Squirrels were scheduled to open their season against Reading.
MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 8, 2023
Ember O’Connell-Evans, 1, plays with hula hoops during the Dominion Energy Family Easter event at Maymont on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 9, 2023
Mike Kearney plays an early form of badminton with grandkids Savannah and Ashton on the lawn of Montpelier during “We, the Kids” Day.
ANDRA LANDI, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REVIEW
April 10, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, center left, tours Richmond Marine Terminal with W. Sheppard Miller III , Virginia Secretary of Transportation , center right, as Stephen A. Edwards, left, Virginia Port Authority CEO, and Christina Saunders, manager of Richmond Marine Terminal, give them the tour on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 11, 2023
Inaara Woodards, 5, of Henrico, visits Italian Garden at Maymont with her mother, Victoria Crawley Woodards, and three brothers, Kai, 13, Zion, 12, and Avion Woodards, 11, during their home-school field trip to the park in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. "It’s gorgeous!" Victoria Crawley Woodards said of Tuesday weather. She said it was the perfect weather for the field trip and other activities.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 13, 2023
Clarence Thweatt, right, a lead trainer for Chesterfield Public Schools, works on marking points during a transportation road-e-o event, which is friendly competition of school bus drivers demonstrating their driving skills and knowledge of laws, at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 14, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Liberty University.
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April 15, 2023
Tyson Foods workers attend a job fair at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Mechanicsville Turnpike. The Glen Allen plant is closing, displacing about 700 employees.
Em Holter
April 16, 2023
A display of 32 white balloons were raised and a 32-second moment of silence was observed in honor of the victims of the April 16, 2007, tragedy at the start of the 2023 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance on the Virginia Tech campus.
MATT GENTRY, The Roanoke Times
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April 17, 2023
Albert Hill Middle School sixth-grader Drew Sirpis looks for birds during the educational boat trip on the James River on Monday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
April 18, 2023
Richmond Flying Squirrels Luis Matos steals the second base against Erie SeaWolves shortstop Gage Workman in the 3rd inning at The Diamond, Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
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April 19, 2023
Children participate in Little Feet Meets at Matoaca High School in Chesterfield, VA on April 19, 2023. A total of 1,400 Special Olympic athletes from grades PK-5 throughout Chesterfield County Public Schools competed in Little Feet Meets between two dates, April 12 at James River High and April 19 at Matoaca High. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 20, 2023
Mike Blau, center, a line cook, and others work on preparing a soft opening of The Veil's new taproom, located in Scott’s Addition at 1509 Belleville St., on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 21, 2023
(From left) VCU sophomore Caroline May, of Pittsburgh, PA, and senior Lee Finch, of Norfolk, VA carry a coffin with a blow-up Earth ball during a VCU Student Climate Protest in Richmond, VA on April 21, 2023. The small crowd walked from the James Branch Cabell Library, though Monroe Park, to the office of VCU President Michael Rao in a mock funeral procession. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 22, 2023
Anthony Clary gestures as he runs through confetti during the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 23, 2023
A volunteer picks up an old wooden palate and brings it to a trash pile during Friends of Fonticello Park's community cleanup on Sunday.
Sean Jones, Times-Dispatch
April 24, 2023
Kay Ford spends time with her cat, Patches, at her home in Mechanicsville, VA., on Monday, April 24, 2023. Ford recently adopted Patches, a 40-pound cat, from Richmond Animal Care and Control. The story of Patches went viral after RACC publicized the cat.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 25, 2023
Emily Cover, a project manager with DPR Construction, is shown at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, left top, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. DPR is the team that built the hospital.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 26, 2023
Guests tour the Anthropology Lab at the new College of Humanities and Sciences STEM building on West Franklin Street in Richmond, VA on April 26, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 27, 2023
Police tape marks the scene outside George Wythe High School.
ANNA BRYSON/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 28, 2023
Sculptor Kate Raudenbush takes in her finished piece "Breaking Point" in the Flagler Garden Near the Monet Bridge at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on April 28, 2023. The garden is set to debut "Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture" on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Incanto features five designed, allegorical sculptures, accompanied by poetry, throughout the garden. The exhibition is the work of Raudenbush and poet Sha Michele. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 29, 2023
Pharrell Williams performs during the Pharrell's Phriends set at Something in the Water in Virginia Beach on Saturday.
Kendall Warner
May 1, 2023
A man carries a piece of furniture through a neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Va. on Monday May 1, 2023. The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks. (AP Photo/Ben Finley)
Ben Finley
May 2, 2023
Sports Backers Stadium is shown next to The Diamond in this drone photo, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 3, 2023
CAL CARY, THE DAILY PROGRESS UVa cheerleader, Madison DeLoach, in front of other UVa cheerleaders tour the The Avelo Airlines Boeing 737 after landing at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport coming from Orlando on May 3, 2023. Avelo Airlines launched its first Charlottesville to Orlando flight line at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport on May 3, 2023. The inaugural event consisted of a returning flight from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, a firetruck water salute upon arrival and a tour of the airplane.
Cal Cary
May 4, 2023
(From left) Maryann Macomber, of Mechanicsville, VA, leads a small group prayer with Gloria Randolph, of Richmond, VA, Randolph's great-grandson Xavier Jones, also of Richmond, and John Macomber, of Mechanicsville, during a National Day of Prayer event at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square in Richmond, VA on May 4, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 5, 2023
Steffiun Stanley preps dishes at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 6, 2023
People at the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival sit on the grass and enjoy the weather on Brown’s Island on Saturday.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 7, 2023
Arts in the Park saw thousands pass through Byrd Park over the weekend. The festival is sponsored by the Carilion Civic Association.
Charlotte Rene Woods, Times-Dispatch
May 8, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin shares a quiet moment with Holocaust survivor Halina Zimm on Monday afternoon before ceremonially signing a bill that adds a definition of antisemitism to Virginia law.
David Ress, Times-Dispatch
May 9, 2023
The Molcajete Sinaloa at Mariscos Mazatlan in Henrico, VA on May 9, 2023. Mariscos Mazatlan focuses on traditional Mexican cuisine from the city of Mazatlan and all along the Mexican coast. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 10, 2023
A goose, seen here on May 10, 2023, has built a nest in a median of the parking lot near Dilliards at Short Pump Town Center. The mall has put out orange cones to keep cars away and Jerome Golfman, assistant manager at Fink's Jewelers, said he regularly brings it water, cracked corn and other grains.
Eva Russo, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 11, 2023
Mary Finley-Brook, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Richmond and an expert on American gas infrastructure, says repairing the pipes no longer makes sense as gas prices continue to rise.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 12, 2023
(From left) Sam Amoaka, a freshman at Virginia State University, helps his girlfriend, Tamia Charles, a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University, move out of her dorm along with her dad, Thomas Charles, of Fredericksburg, VA, in downtown Richmond, VA on May 12, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 13, 2023
Virginia’s Thomas McConvey (left) defends the ball from Richmond’s Jake Kapp during an NCAA Tournament game at Klockner Stadium in Charlottesville on Saturday.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 14, 2023
University of Richmond outfielder Christian Beal made a catch on the run during the Friday game of Spiders-VCU series at The Diamond.
MIKE KROPF, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 15, 2023
The flags at Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission building are flown at half-staff on Monday. Governor Youngkin announced that flags would fly half-staff in honor of Peace Officers' Remembrance Day.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 16, 2023
Ukrop's crumb cake has been picked up by Kroger and is being sold nationwide. Here, fresh cinnamon crumb cakes are packaged at the Ukrop's bakery in Richmond, VA on May 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 17, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney officially proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month during a celebration held in collaboration with the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) at Richmond City Hall in Richmond, VA on May 17, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 18, 2023
Acting Police Chief Richard Edwards stands by as Penn and Victoria Burke places a flower in honor of Sergeant J. Harvey Burke in the wreath at the memorial stone at the Richmond Police Training Academy in Richmond, VA during the Richmond Police Department Police Officers' Memorial Service on May 18, 2023. The ceremony, which took place during National Police Week, paid homage to Richmond's fallen officers. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 19, 2023
Doumit Bouhaidarat fries falafel balls to order during the St. Anthony Lebanese Food Festival on Friday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 20, 2023
Dogs compete in the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs — Splash Qualifier #4 event on the second day of Dominion Energy Riverrock on Saturday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
May 21, 2023
The Virginia men’s tennis team celebrates after winning the national championship on Sunday in Orlando.
Courtesy UVa athletics photos
May 22, 2023
Vietnam War veteran Stuart Blankenship is photographed at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, VA on Monday, May 22, 2023. Blankenship is one of 50 Vietnam War Veterans from throughout the Commonwealth featured in the exhibit “50 Years Beyond: The Vietnam Veteran Experience” which opened at the Virginia War Memorial on January 28, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 23, 2023
Wilbert Hobson poses for a portrait at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Va, on May 23, 2023. Hobson was part of the 101st Airborne unit of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Hobson is very active in his chapter of the American Legion and helped found the Friends of Dupont, and organization. Graduating from an all-Black high school, Vietnam was Hobson’s first real experience with integration. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Margo Wagner
May 24, 2023
Powhatan Owen, shown at the Virginia War Memorial, volunteered for a Burial Honor Guard company in Washington state to commemorate the service of fellow veterans and has further connected with veterans while attending powwows across the U.S.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
May 25, 2023
Madi Mabry laughs with other members of Mango Salon at the 2023 Top Workplaces awards in Richmond on Thursday.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch
May 26, 2023
A solar cell receives light at the Agecroft Hall and Gardens on May 26, 2023, in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Margo Wagner
May 27, 2023
Julia Hunter, a shawl dancer, participates in the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe’s powwow on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 28, 2023
Festival organizers Pete LeBlanc, left, and Zavi Harman enjoy the second installation of Daydream Fest in front of the Main Line Brewery stage on Sunday.
Gabriela De Camargo Goncalves
May 30, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial on Monday.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch
May 31, 2023
Earl Gary, owner of YME Landscape, used a compact tractor to move topsoil for a temporary landscaping at the former site of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's statue on Monument Ave. in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
June 1, 2023
Jorge Figueroa leads tenants and New Virginia Majority organizers in a rally at Southwood Apartments, in Richmond, VA on June 1, 2023 to protest rent increases. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo | https://richmond.com/news/local/weather/weather-outlook-warm-weekend-start-but-cool-june-times-return/article_07fb50aa-00b7-11ee-b514-afcd10a95972.html | 2023-06-01T21:28:45 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/weather/weather-outlook-warm-weekend-start-but-cool-june-times-return/article_07fb50aa-00b7-11ee-b514-afcd10a95972.html |
What to Know
- A new audit released by the Office of the MTA Office of Inspector General found that excessive work hours for rail employees are posing a high risk to their safety.
- The study looked at fatigue which can cause delayed reactions and poor decision-making among workers who are not covered by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations which limit the work hours allowed for railway personnel.
- According to the audit released Thursday, many LIRR workers in the engineering department, specifically in the track division, are working a high number of hours, often consecutively, which can lead to excessive fatigue and increase the risk of accidents.
A new audit released by the Office of the MTA Office of Inspector General found that excessive work hours for rail employees are posing a high risk to their safety.
The study looked at fatigue which can cause delayed reactions and poor decision-making among workers who are not covered by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations which limit the work hours allowed for railway personnel.
According to the audit released Thursday, many LIRR workers in the engineering department, specifically in the track division, are working a high number of hours, often consecutively, which can lead to excessive fatigue and increase the risk of accidents. The audit details that employees in the engineering department worked 7% of their reported hours at risk of severe fatigue with 20 employees with the most frequent long shifts (all track employees) working 37% of their assigned hours with a risk of severe fatigue. These 20 employees also spent 39% of their hours working 24 hours or more, with 1,055 such shifts.
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The OIG's study spanned an 18-month period ending in June 2022. The OIG studied which groups of LIRR workers tended to have long hours, the factors that increase the number of excessive hours worked, and what the LIRR can do to reduce these hours.
Overall, the study found that 267 track employees worked 24 hours or longer on 4,375 occasions. The study also found that one employee worked continuously for 24 hours or more a whopping 64 times. Another employee was on duty for 84 consecutive hours on one occasion.
"Fatigued workers put the safety of employees, the public, and railroad assets at risk, and we should not continue to normalize the situation," Acting MTA Inspector General Elizabeth Keating said. "Railroad management is also concerned and plans to take constructive actions to vigilantly manage excessive work hours."
News
To drive their point across, the MTA OIG mentioned a tragic incident that took place in June 2017, in which a track foreman was fatally struck by a passenger train near Queens Village Station. A subsequent investigation by National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the work schedules for both the foreman and watchman prevented them from receiving restorative sleep for two consecutive nights prior to the incident. The FRA found that both were fatigued.
The OIG notes that changing the work environment to reduce excessive hours "will be a Herculean task" since the LIRR has a number of challenges that may impede these change including agency directives, contractual rules, a previous hiring freeze, and the pandemic fallout leading to low staffing levels.
The FRA recognized the urgency of addressing employee fatigue. Currently, the LIRR is in the process of developing its fatigue risk program, which it hopes to submit to the FRA by next month.
In a statement in response to the OIG's study, MTA Spokesperson David Steckel said: “The LIRR will never compromise on employee safety and has increased its efforts to reduce excessive hours by filling open positions and starting the process of establishing a centralized manpower office to better plan and coordinate work shifts. The LIRR is always looking for opportunities to work with its union partners and identify opportunities to decrease consecutive hours and improve safety.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mta-oig-study-finds-excessive-lirr-work-hours-give-rise-to-severe-fatigue-safety-risk/4385957/ | 2023-06-01T21:29:49 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mta-oig-study-finds-excessive-lirr-work-hours-give-rise-to-severe-fatigue-safety-risk/4385957/ |
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