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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) serves the local community each year by running the Blazer Kitchen. The Kitchen is an on-campus food pantry that has served employees, students and referred patients who deal with food insecurity.
According to the USDA, food insecurity is a lack of consistent access to enough food for each person in a household to live a healthy life.
Last year the Blazer Kitchen proved around 145,000 meals and since its creation in 2017 it has served over 550,000 meals.
The Blazer Kitchen is supported by the UAB Benevolent Fund with the goal of increasing food security and providing healthy food, resources and referrals. The kitchen serves those who visit with compassion, dignity and integrity.
Find out more on their website here. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/uab-blazer-kitchen-helps-fight-food-insecurity/ | 2023-06-02T16:50:46 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/uab-blazer-kitchen-helps-fight-food-insecurity/ |
MITCHELL — A segment of a key north-south route in Mitchell will be closed for a month starting Monday, June 5, the city of Mitchell announced Friday.
South Rowley Street will be closed from Interstate 90 to Norway Street for approximately 4 to 6 weeks. The work will be for street and utility improvements.
Temporary access will be maintained for those residents that live in the area. All other traffic will be detoured around the area.
Individuals with questions can contact Terry Johnson and the city of Mitchell's Public Works Department at 605-995-8435.
To help fund the project, property owners with land along the project areas are being assessed based on the size of their property. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/month-long-south-rowley-avenue-closure-under-i-90-to-begin-on-june-5 | 2023-06-02T16:52:15 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/month-long-south-rowley-avenue-closure-under-i-90-to-begin-on-june-5 |
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Fort Indiantown Gap announced Friday that the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will be conducting free guided tours of the only population of the rare fritillary butterfly in the eastern U.S. this summer.
The tours will be offered throughout the months of June and July, the facility's communications office said in a press release.
The fritillary butterfly is often mistaken for its more famous distant cousin, the monarch butterfly, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Most are orange and black like the monarchs, but with a different pattern.
They are as attractive and their life histories are perhaps just as interesting, although they do not make the monarch’s incredible journey all the way to Mexico, the Forest Service said.
Reservations are required to see the Gap's butterfly population, and attendance is limited. All attendees, including children, must register online and obtain a free permit, the facility said.
To attend a tour, you must present a permit for that specific date and time slot, the facility said.
Guided tours will be offered, rain or shine, on June 30 and July 1, 7 and 8.
No rain dates will be provided.
“These tours allow the public to see this rare butterfly and its grassland habitat on military training ranges, as well as the many other natural wonders on the 17,000-acre military installation,” said John Fronko, director DMVA Bureau of Environmental Management. “Staff will also highlight a variety of animals and plants found at Fort Indiantown Gap and how the military presence on the installation is vital to the persistence of these species and their ecosystems.”
Attendees will be required to travel from the meeting location to the tour location in their personal vehicles. Tours will last approximately one hour plus driving time. Meeting location and parking information will be provided after obtaining a permit.
Visitors of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend. Tours will be on foot on gravel roads and mowed paths. Visitors are advised to bring drinking water and wear appropriate clothing and footwear for uneven terrain. No wandering off the path or away from the tour guide will be permitted.
There will be little or no shade on the tour route, the facility said.
"Fort Indiantown Gap is home to a diverse population of plants and animals, many of which are rare and considered species of conservation concern," the facility said. "It is home to 49 species of mammals, 143 species of breeding birds, 37 species of reptiles and amphibians, 35 species of fish, more than 800 species of plants, and many notable species of invertebrates including 86 species of butterflies and more than 500 species of moths.
"These species persist at FTIG because it provides an assortment of high-quality habitats. This includes rare early successional ecosystems such as grasslands, thickets, shrub lands, and young forests which were created and maintained from disturbances caused by military training, fires, and conservation efforts."
Fort Indiantown Gap said it is home to 1,000 acres of scrub oak and pitch pine barrens and approximately 2,200 acres of native grassland habitat – the largest in the state.
The facility, located near Annville, Lebanon County, serves as headquarters to the DMVA and the Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG), and is the only live-fire, maneuver military training facility in Pennsylvania. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lebanon-county/fort-indiantown-gap-fritillary-butterfly-population-tour/521-1fa22a88-4b61-4651-8c57-185d89d03f94 | 2023-06-02T16:56:27 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lebanon-county/fort-indiantown-gap-fritillary-butterfly-population-tour/521-1fa22a88-4b61-4651-8c57-185d89d03f94 |
PORTLAND, Maine — Multiple people were displaced after an apartment building fire early Friday morning on Bramhall Street in Portland.
Around 4:41 a.m., Portland fire crews responded to an alarm for a building fire located at 59 Bramhall St., a news release from the Portland Fire Department said.
When crews arrived at the scene, they discovered fire coming from multiple top-floor windows of the nine-unit multifamily apartment building, according to the release.
Fire officials said there were working smoke alarms throughout the apartment building and that the bulk of the fire was extinguished shortly before 5 a.m.
"A second alarm was transmitted at 4:58 a.m. for additional personnel to assist with extensive overhaul related to the size of the building," the release said.
No residents of the building or firefighters were reported injured, but two residents were evaluated on the scene, the release stated.
According to fire officials, 11 people were displaced by the fire, and the Red Cross is assisting them.
During the time the fire was ablaze, roads in the immediate surrounding area were closed. All roads have since been reopened.
An investigation has been conducted, and Portland fire officials said the cause of the fire has been ruled accidental. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/portland/portland-crews-respond-to-early-morning-fire-on-bramhall-street-maine-red-cross/97-4a2ec3d8-3232-4711-ac59-bbf7ae0faf34 | 2023-06-02T17:01:10 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/portland/portland-crews-respond-to-early-morning-fire-on-bramhall-street-maine-red-cross/97-4a2ec3d8-3232-4711-ac59-bbf7ae0faf34 |
SAN ANTONIO — A man has been arrested after accused of sexually assaulting a woman working out at her apartment gym, San Antonio Police say.
Officials say 18-year-old, Tejon Brodus was booked and his bond is set at $100,000.
The 18-year-old woman called police Wednesday night telling them she had been sexually assaulted while working out at her apartment gym located on Dartbrook Drive in the Medical Center area, according to police.
Court documents say Brodus knocked on the door after he couldn't open it with his apartment key. The woman let him inside and Brodus asked if he could workout with her but when she turned around held a knife to her neck, pushed her into the back of the room and told her something along the lines of "just let it happen." That's when police say he sexually assaulted the woman.
At some point during the attack, Brodus dropped the knife allowing her to reach for the knife and fight him until he ran out of the gym, according to the arrest affidavit.
“You don’t expect this to happen you know? A gym is something where it’s your time to work out and relieve stress but all I can say from this incident is just always be on your guard. The poor victim didn’t know this was gonna happen. But just for anybody—be on your guard," SAPD official said.
Investigators used surveillance video from the complex to identify him saying he did live in the apartment complex.
Brodus was arrested on Thursday without incident and charged with aggravated sexual assault. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-sexually-assaulting-woman-apartment-complex-gym-san-antonio/273-4032c70e-665b-4e9d-bb95-cc80850596e5 | 2023-06-02T17:03:29 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-sexually-assaulting-woman-apartment-complex-gym-san-antonio/273-4032c70e-665b-4e9d-bb95-cc80850596e5 |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you plan on attending Ray High School's graduation Friday, among the names that will be called is Jace Sandoval.
When Sandoval was just a baby, his parents didn't know whether his graduation day would ever come.
He was just 2 years old when he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
When Sandoval began his cancer battle, the tumor in his head was the size of a baseball. Doctors at the time only gave him two months to live.
Thursday, some 16 years later, Sandoval is now cancer free and is focused on the future in front of him.
The last time 3NEWS spoke with him was back in December of 2007. Like any other 2-year-old, he was curious about the world and full of energy.
Sandoval's mother Jamie said his graduation will be the culmination of many years of hard work.
"Every moment, every obstacle, every success, every everything just means so much," she said.
After 16 years, 3NEWS spoke with Jace Thursday outside of Ray High School. He spoke about the joys of being an older brother, his love of video games, along with finding his passion for music. Playing not just one, but several instruments in his high school band.
"I was in the band for my 4 years here. I played xylophone, a drum set, and a marimba, and in the battery I played snare and base," he said.
Sandoval's father Josh said that while he is proud of his son for graduating, he's also thankful for the simple things in life.
"As any parent you want your child to be successful and most of all happy," he said.
Jace attended Kostoryz Elementary School, Hamlin Middle School and then Ray High School -- with an army of support every step of the way. Ray High School counselor Leticia Leal told 3NEWS that Jace's story is only just beginning.
"It means a lot he's conquered the world and he will continue to conquer the world," she said.
Another person Jace has left a lasting impression on is his band director Nancy Hesch.
"He has such a good sweet approach to everything he doesn't seem to be taking the approach of poor me, he goes through life and he make it what he want's for himself," she said.
Jace told 3NEWS that he has always had memories of people reminding him to do his best. He said that he is going to continue to take that advice with him to Del Mar College.
"I want to go into digital media," he said.
Jace's parents said they've cherished every moment of his life.
"Jace is a miracle to us, he's our baby, he's graduating," Jamie said.
The graduation ceremony for Ray High School will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at the American Bank Center.
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MAURICE RIVER TOWNSHIP — The man wanted for allegedly trying to abduct a 7-year-old boy at a Cumberland County Wawa over the weekend has been arrested, State Police said.
Joseph Thomas Cannon, 79, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, is being held in the Cumberland County jail, according to court records.
Cannon allegedly tried luring the boy out of a Wawa on Route 47 with candy before grabbing him after the child denied his offer. The child broke from the man's grasp, running to his mother in the women's restroom before the man could be located by her.
A video released Wednesday showed the car speeding away from the convenience store.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/pennsylvania-man-arrested-in-attempted-child-abduction-at-cumberland-county-wawa/article_49a0aa3a-0154-11ee-b03a-3fc30fbb1caf.html | 2023-06-02T17:05:24 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/pennsylvania-man-arrested-in-attempted-child-abduction-at-cumberland-county-wawa/article_49a0aa3a-0154-11ee-b03a-3fc30fbb1caf.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — The Island Waterpark at the Showboat Hotel is officially set to open June 24, and people can start making reservations, according to its website.
One-day general admission tickets are $100. All access VIP day passes will range from $130 to $140.
The waterpark is a $100 million project by Showboat developer Bart Blatstein.
The indoor waterpark will offer 103,000 square feet of water slides, pools, a roller coaster, lazy river, food and other amenities for kids and adults. The waterpark will also have a retractable glass-paned roof, making it accessible year-round.
The waterpark will offer private surf lessons on its Flow Rider surf simulator for $25.
Cabanas at the park start at $675, according to the park's website.
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NEW YORK — B.J. Callaghan was at home in suburban Chicago last Friday morning when new U.S. Soccer Federation sporting director Matt Crocker called and told him Anthony Hudson had quit as interim coach.
"I was basically packing up my kids, taking my daughter to a lacrosse tournament in North Carolina," Callaghan, a member of Holy Spirit High School's class of 1999, said Thursday. "He told me the news and asked me if I was willing to step up."
"In professional sports, a lot changes in a short amount of time," Callaghan added. "We constantly say next man up, next man up. And at this point in time, my number one was called."
Striker Folarin Balogun was among 24 players picked by Callaghan for a training camp ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal and could make his national team debut against Mexico on June 15.
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Wingers Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna and Tim Weah also are on the roster along with goalkeeper Matt Turner and outside back Sergiño Dest, among 13 veterans of last year's World Cup squad. Pulisic, Reyna, Turner and Dest are coming off club seasons in which they sparingly started, and Weah was played mostly out of position.
Just four players were picked from Major League Soccer: defenders Mike Robinson and Walker Zimmerman, and goalkeepers Sean Johnson and Drake Callender.
Hudson was appointed interim coach in January after Gregg Berhalter's contract expired, and Callaghan, hired as an assistant in 2019, remained on staff. A long-term coach isn't likely to be hired until late summer.
Callaghan had worked with Hudson on roster selection and knew he was considering club jobs.
"I certainly didn't know that it was going to happen this quick," Callaghan said.
He also consults with Berhalter.
"He's somebody I bounce ideas of off, but in no way would he ever step over the line of telling people who to pick," Callaghan said.
Staff is being finalized ahead of training that starts Monday at Carson, California. That is the same day Callaghan must cut the roster to 23 ahead of the defending champion Americans' matches at Las Vegas. The semifinal winner plays Canada or Panama in the final on June 18.
Balogun committed to the U.S. last month rather than England or Nigeria. He has 20 goals in 36 league matches for Reims heading into Saturday's season finale, tied for fourth in Ligue 1.
Balogun joins a forward group that includes Ricardo Pepi, who scored 12 goals this season for relegated Groningen in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Many of the players will arrive from subpar seasons. Pulisic didn't score in 20 Chelsea matches after Oct. 8, including 16 in the Premier League. He made just two starts after Jan. 5. Turner was limited to five Europa League and two FA Cup matches all season for Arsenal, playing just once since Jan. 27.
Reyna started just one match for Dortmund after the World Cup break, on March 27, though he finished the season with seven goals. Weah has played primarily at right back and left back for Lille since the World Cup. Dest didn't even dress for AC Milan after Jan. 24.
"I don't look at it as a challenge," Callaghan said. "This is almost an opportunity to give them a release, a place where it's safe for them to be themselves. They can get away from that pressure. They can enjoy themselves. They're back in the United States enjoying all the things that they're used to."
Captain Tyler Adams is out following hamstring surgery and his backup, Kellyn Acosta, was bypassed because of what appears to be a minor ailment.
Defender Tim Ream will miss the matches because of a broken right arm. Defender Cameron Carter-Vickers (knee surgery) and midfielder Malik Tillman (hamstring) also are sidelined along with forwards Daryl Dike (right Achilles) and Josh Sargent, and goalkeepers Zack Steffen and Ethan Horvath. Midfielder Kellyn Acosta has a minor injury.
Timmy Tillman, Malik's older brother, was bypassed. He switched affiliation to the U.S. from Germany last month.
Callender and Josh Cohen, another backup goalkeeper, join Balogun as players on the roster with no national team experience.
A different squad, primarily from MLS, will be used for the CONCACAF Gold Cup starting June 24.
"It's our responsibility to have as many players exposed to high-level knockout stage, group stage-type of environments," Callaghan said.
The roster
Goalkeepers: Drake Callender (Miami), Josh Cohen (Maccabi Haifa, Israel), Sean Johnson (Toronto), Matt Turner (Arsenal, England)
Defenders: Sergiño Dest (AC Milan, Italy), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace, England), Antonee Robinson (Fulham, England), Miles Robinson (Atlanta), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach, Germany), Auston Trusty (Birmingham, England), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville)
Midfielders: Johnny Cardoso (Internacional, Brazil), Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo, Spain), Weston McKennie (Leeds, England), Yunus Musah (Valencia, Spain), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Alan Soñora (Juárez, Mexico)
Forwards: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds, England), Folarin Balogun (Reims, France), Taylor Booth (Utrecht, Netherlands), Ricardo Pepi (Groningen, Netherlands), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea, England), Tim Weah (Lille, France), Alex Zendejas (América, Mexico) | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/holy-spirit-alum-b-j-callahan-has-some-usmnt-decisions-to-make-no-later-than/article_3a00e35c-015d-11ee-8d3d-8f0ff9cc1b7d.html | 2023-06-02T17:05:36 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/holy-spirit-alum-b-j-callahan-has-some-usmnt-decisions-to-make-no-later-than/article_3a00e35c-015d-11ee-8d3d-8f0ff9cc1b7d.html |
CASSVILLE, Missouri — Benton County officials have confirmed that the body of a Missouri doctor was found in Beaver Lake with an apparent gunshot wound.
49-year-old Dr. John Forsyth's body was found on May 30 after a kayaker called 911 in the Lost Bridge South area of Beaver Lake, the Benton County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.
Forsyth was last heard from in text messages around 7 a.m. on May 21, his brother told the Associated Press. His brother, Richard Forsyth, said authorities called the family Tuesday night to say his brother's body was found.
The press release from the BCSO says Dr. Forsyth was found "in the water, with what appears to be a gunshot wound."
In an interview with 5NEWS, Richard Forsyth stated that "Our understanding was that he was abducted from Cassville, taken to that lake, executed, and thrown in...That is not official. That's not from the police, but that's what we understand at this point."
Richard Forsyth also said that "The truck was parked in a very strange place. The place was mostly concealed where refuse is meant to be... They found security footage that suggests that he may have met a white SUV at the ATM when he parked his car. We don't know much else. We know much else about that day he went missing."
Richard Forsyth also wanted to dispel rumors that his brother was "'living in a trailer and he couldn't afford his life, so he moved on.' That's not true. He was a prosperous wealthy man who spent a lot of what he had for the benefit of others."
No further information was provided by BCSO, and they said this is still being investigated.
Police said the doctor was reported missing when he failed to show up for work later that day at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, a town deep in the Missouri Ozarks.
His black Infiniti was found parked in a remote area near an aquatic park in Cassville, the AP said. The car was unlocked with his wallet, two phones and a laptop inside.
Several law enforcement agencies, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol, searched about a 9-mile radius around the area where his car was found. A Facebook page has been set up by Forsyth’s family seeking information.
“My brother has now been missing for a week. I’m grieving, I’m afraid, and it feels like the world has tipped into sheer chaos,” his sister, Tiffany Andelin, wrote Monday.
Richard Forsyth said the last person his brother texted was his fiancee. The last time Richard saw him was a few days before he went missing, he told AP.
Richard Forsyth also says that authorities told him that they are investigating his brother's death as a homicide. Richard Forsyth also stated that Missouri authorities were also investigating the man's sudden disappearance in the time leading up to his death.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
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ROGERS, Ark. — On Friday, June 2, Walmart held its annual Associates Celebration. The company uses the event to thank employees for their work in the past year, as well as make announcements.
Kevin Hart was the surprise host for this year's event, instantly filling the stadium with laughter as he kicked off the celebration.
Held at the Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, the appreciation event usually brings thousands to Northwest Arkansas.
There are currently 2.1 million Walmart associates across 20 countries worldwide, according to host Kevin Hart. Of those, 4,000 Walmart employees, 1,000 Sam's Club employees and 1,200 international employees were in attendance.
“I love it! Every day, every day you’re out there and you’re in the front line bringing Walmart’s purpose to life. You guys are really helping people save money so that they can live better and guys we’re grateful. We’re grateful for each and every single one of you,” said Hart.
The event included performances from some of the entertainment industry's biggest names like Shania Twain, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull and Chris Hemsworth.
In 2022, James Corden returned to Northwest Arkansas to host the Walmart Shareholders meeting for the second time. He had previously hosted the event in 2016.
During past celebrations, employees from across the country to CEOs and even celebrities like Sofia Vergara, Matthew McConaughey and Elton John took time to share their thanks to Walmart associates.
Lior Suchard, an Israeli mentalist, took the stage last year to perform for the shareholders, while musician and songwriter Jon Batiste performed at the meeting later in the morning. The Jonas Brothers were the surprise act at the end of last year's meeting in Fayetteville.
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On average more than 1,000 people are fatally shot by police each year, according to data collected by the Washington Post.
In 2022, the number of people shot and killed by police—1,096—reached a record high, as confidence in police reached a 30-year low. Fewer than half of all Americans reported having confidence in the police, according to a Gallup poll, the lowest level since 2020 in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Put another way, the majority of Americans have little or no confidence in law enforcement.
Stacker cited data from the Washington Post's fatal police shootings database to look at the rate of fatal police shootings across every state and Washington D.C. in the U.S. since 2015. Rates are calculated using 2020 Census population data. If no demographic has at least five incidents, rates by demographic are not included.
The data presents troubling trends indicative of systemic issues throughout the institution of law enforcement nationwide. Despite representing just 12% of the U.S. population, Black people are killed by police at higher rates than any other racial group in 45 states. In four out of the remaining five states, police shot and killed Native Americans at the highest rate. Only in New Hampshire did white people represent the largest share of people killed by police.
One out of every five victims identified by the Washington Post had a history of mental illness or was experiencing mental distress when they were shot. However, not every law enforcement officer is trained or required to be trained to recognize and respond to mental health crises.
Some studies suggest Crisis Intervention Team training can lead to an increase in instances where verbal negotiation is the highest level of force used by responding officers. CIT-trained officers may also be more likely to make referrals to mental health units and less likely to make arrests. Though data on the efficacy of CIT training in reducing the use of force among police officers is limited, some departments aim to train 100% of their force in the CIT program. And yet, deploying lethal force is ultimately a judgment call—one not always easy to make, one that can be made in error, and one that is subject to the training and morality of the responding officer.
There are times when police officers must use lethal force in defense of their lives or the lives of others. Since 2016, 83% of fatal police shootings victims were armed, most often with a gun. The presence of a weapon alone does not warrant lethal force, nor does the prevalence of armed victims justify the increasing number of people killed by police each year. This data, however, can illustrate the unique and complex dangers officers must face when responding to any given situation. Hundreds of others killed by police in this same time frame were either unarmed, armed with a replica weapon, or wielding a replica as though it were a real firearm.
One of the most troubling trends is a lack of institutional accountability. As fatal police shootings have increased, fewer of these incidents are reported to the federal government. The Washington Post found that only one-third of the fatal police shootings included in its database were also present among FBI data.
While all agencies are asked to report these incidents, compliance to report homicides through the Uniform Crime Reporting System—including officer-involved shootings—is mandatory only for federal law enforcement. Negligence, clerical errors, miscommunication, and willful noncompliance are just some of the reasons for discrepancies.
Until agencies nationwide, at all levels, enforce consistent and complete data collection on the use of deadly force, systemic change will be harder to achieve. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/investigation-underway-after-lincoln-police-report-firing-on-man-armed-with-knife/article_04c7c26a-015c-11ee-8159-1bead4c5db6d.html | 2023-06-02T17:07:33 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/investigation-underway-after-lincoln-police-report-firing-on-man-armed-with-knife/article_04c7c26a-015c-11ee-8159-1bead4c5db6d.html |
Just two days after New Jersey State Police released a sketch and surveillance video of a man accused of trying to abduct a young boy from a New Jersey Wawa store, the suspect was in custody Friday.
"The male suspect has been apprehended and is currently in custody," state police tweeted midday Friday. "Thank you everyone who sent in tips and shared the post."
The incident occurred on May 28, 2023, at the Dorchester Wawa on 3904 State Highway 47 in Maurice River, police said.
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A 7-year-old boy told police a man entered the restroom of the Wawa and offered him candy if he would leave with him. When the boy declined, the man grabbed the boy’s arm and tried to physically remove him from the store, police said.
The boy resisted, broke free from the man’s grasp and ran to his mother in the woman’s restroom, investigators said. The man left the scene before the boy’s family was able to locate him.
Police released surveillance video as well as a sketch of the suspect on Wednesday.
The suspect was described as having gray thinning hair combed to the back who appeared to have left the Wawa in a white Toyota 4-Runner.
State police didn't name the suspect Friday. New Jersey State Police said the investigation into the incident continued and that anyone with info should contact the Port Norris Station at 856-785-0036.
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- “The Choir of Man”, Date TBD
- “Beetlejuice” 7:30pm, Tuesday, October 24, 2023
- “Funny Girl” 7:30pm, Tuesday, November 28, 2023
- “Company” 7:30pm, Tuesday January 9, 2024
- “Moulin Rouge!: The Musical”, 7:30pm, Tuesday, February 13, 2024
- “The Girl from the North Country”, 2:00pm Friday, March 29, 2024
- “Mrs. Doubtfire” 7:30pm, Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- “Peter Pan” 7:30pm, Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- “Clue” 7:30pm, Tuesday, May 28, 2024
All performances will take place at the Straz Center, 1010 N. Macinnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602.
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6. Winner Notification and Acceptance. Winners will be notified on or about Monday, June 12, 2023, at the email address provided on winner’s entry form. Each winner must respond to such notification within 48 hours. Failure of winner to respond within such time period or return of email prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and an alternate winner may be selected from among all remaining eligible entries. To claim prize, winner(s) will be required to complete an affidavit of eligibility/liability and publicity release which must be returned as instructed by Sponsor. DEADLINE to return eligibility/liability and publicity release via email to edoyle@10TampaBay.com is 5:00 p.m. (E.T.) June 27,2023. Once eligibility/liability and eligibility release forms have been received, tickets will be made available to the winner at the Will Call window at the Straz Center, 1010 MCINNES Place, Tampa, FL 33602, prior to each performance. Failure to sign and return the affidavit or release, or to comply with any term or condition of these Official Rules, may result in a winner’s disqualification, the forfeiture of his or her interest in the prize, and the award of the prize to a substitute winner. Winners may waive their right to receive prizes. Prizes are non-assignable and nontransferable. No substitutions allowed by winner. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. Prizes and individual components of prize packages are subject to availability and Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value. Winners are solely responsible for reporting and payment of any taxes on prizes. Except where prohibited, acceptance of any prize constitutes winner’s consent to the publication of his or her name, biographical information, and likeness in any media for any commercial or promotional purpose, without limitation the Internet, or further compensation. Prizes not won and claimed by eligible winners in accordance with these Official Rules will not be awarded and will remain the property of Sponsor.
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8. Construction. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein.
9. Sponsor. The “Great Day Live STRAZ ‘23 SEASON” Sweepstakes is sponsored by WTSP. The decisions of Sponsor regarding the selection of winners and all other aspects of the Sweepstakes shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor will not be responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors in these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the Sweepstakes. For a list of winners (available after July 31, 2023) or a copy of these Official Rules send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to “Winners List/Official Rules” (as applicable), “Great Day Live STRAZ ‘23 SEASON” Sweepstakes, c/o WTSP, 11450 Gandy Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL 33702. If you have any questions regarding this Sweepstakes, please contact Erica Doyle at (727) 577-1010. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/contests/gdl-wants-to-send-you-to-the-2023-24-straz-broadway-season/67-e01a084a-3a5f-41a3-8efa-e2d5d13657d2 | 2023-06-02T17:14:02 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/contests/gdl-wants-to-send-you-to-the-2023-24-straz-broadway-season/67-e01a084a-3a5f-41a3-8efa-e2d5d13657d2 |
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Clearwater Threshers announced the postgame fireworks show set for Saturday will be canceled in an effort not to disturb the two eaglets that call the area home.
Their nest, located at the top of a cell tower off of U.S. Highway 19, is about a quarter mile away from BayCare Ballpark — the home of the Threshers. Local birdwatcher Louise Roy, who coordinates EagleWatch of Pinellas County, earlier told 10 Tampa Bay the birds are too young to fly.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it, too, had been aware of the situation and advised at least a half-mile buffer of silence is necessary while the nest is in use.
In an update Friday morning, the Threshers said it will cancel the postgame fireworks show following the recommendations of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and "out of an abundance of caution for the safety of the fledgling eagles."
"Although we understand that fans may be disappointed by the cancellation of the fireworks, we cannot, in good conscience, take any action that could potentially endanger these eaglets," the team said in a statement, in part. "We are a responsible community partner with amazing fans, and we believe they will support our decision."
The team says the game between the Threshers and the Dunedin Blue Jays will be played at the regularly scheduled time at 6:30 p.m., and first responders will still be honored.
Saturday home games have featured fireworks since 2004, which is the team's inaugural season, the team added. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/clearwater-threshers-fireworks-show-canceled-eagles-nearby/67-a47da283-c288-452d-8ac3-b2f2912e7a1a | 2023-06-02T17:14:08 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/clearwater-threshers-fireworks-show-canceled-eagles-nearby/67-a47da283-c288-452d-8ac3-b2f2912e7a1a |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A man and a teenage girl were arrested for carjacking a couple early Friday morning in St. Petersburg, according to the police department.
Anthony Stump, 23, and the 17-year-old were arrested after crashing the vehicle twice following a chase involving a couple of area law enforcement departments, the St. Petersburg police wrote in a statement.
Authorities said the teen flagged down the couple a little after 1 a.m. at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 35th Street North. Once the car came to a complete stop, Stump came up to the vehicle and forced the couple out with a gun.
Stump and the teen led St. Petersburg police officers and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office on a chase, crashing twice, before coming to a complete stop at 17th Avenue and Bay Street Northeast — about a mile and a half away, the department said.
Both were charged with carjacking with a weapon or firearm. In addition, Stump is also charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer for driving the stolen vehicle into an officer's cruiser during the pursuit, according to police. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/man-teen-girl-arrested-st-petersburg-carjacking/67-cb3dd04d-5b34-4917-bcf5-21c1da674780 | 2023-06-02T17:14:15 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/man-teen-girl-arrested-st-petersburg-carjacking/67-cb3dd04d-5b34-4917-bcf5-21c1da674780 |
A Bismarck house fire displaced the occupant and resulted in a minor injury to a firefighter.
The blaze in the 1200 block of East Highland Acres Road was reported shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday, according to the Bismarck Fire Department. Firefighters who responded saw smoke coming from the basement and garage. They extinguished the blaze that originated in a basement bedroom. Fire damage was limited to the bedroom, but there was heavy smoke damage throughout the home.
One firefighter was treated for a cut to a hand that required stitches, and released.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bismarck-house-fire-displaces-occupant-injures-firefighter/article_2d988ccc-0154-11ee-b90a-03404d5a7e99.html | 2023-06-02T17:16:25 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bismarck-house-fire-displaces-occupant-injures-firefighter/article_2d988ccc-0154-11ee-b90a-03404d5a7e99.html |
Nampa City Councilmember Jacob Bower submitted his letter of resignation to the mayor’s office on Wednesday, effective immediately, citing a planned move out of the city.
Bower was elected in 2019 to the council’s sixth seat, and was sworn in for a four-year term in 2020. In the resignation letter, he said he accepted a job as a coach at Star Middle School and made the decision to move so his boys could be closer to where they will attend school.
The city council will honor Bower and discuss the vacancy at its June 5 meeting, the mayor’s office said in a statement.
In his letter, Bower said he was proud of the council and mayor’s accomplishments, including “not shutting down business during the pandemic and protecting individual freedoms,” upgrading the Idaho Center and horse park, and properly funding the police department.
“I want to thank all the citizens who voted for me and entrusted me with this opportunity to serve,” Bower said in the letter. “I kept all my campaign promises, including my pledge not to raise taxes for our citizens.”
Mayor Debbie Kling said in a statement, “It has been a privilege to serve alongside Councilman Bower on Nampa City Council. We greatly appreciate the time and consideration he gave to Nampa. I wish him and his family the very best in their new home.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/nampa-councilmember-announces-resignation-effective-immediately/article_81b36434-015f-11ee-95b0-1b187c23e602.html | 2023-06-02T17:18:23 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/nampa-councilmember-announces-resignation-effective-immediately/article_81b36434-015f-11ee-95b0-1b187c23e602.html |
The Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) Partnership will host its annual fundraiser, Snake River Raptor Fest, at the Indian Creek Winery in Kuna on Saturday.
The organization coordinates with the Bureau of Land Management, which operates the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area south of Boise, to monitor raptors that live in the area, restore their habitat, and do education and outreach, said Matt Podolsky, a board member with the Birds of Prey NCA Partnership.
The event will take place from noon-5 p.m. Saturday at the winery, located at 1000 N McDermott Road in Kuna, and will feature local bands, as well as presenters discussing birds of prey and the Snake River Canyon, Podolsky said. Tickets are free, though donations during registration are encouraged.
The Morley Nelson conservation area is unique in that it was established specifically to protect prairie falcon habitat, one of the only preserves in the world established based on the needs of a specific species, Podolsky said. Though over 60% of the reserve’s habitat is degraded, it is home to large populations of birds of prey, as well as other species, such as ground squirrels and badgers, he said.
“We like to say it’s the most dense nesting area for birds of prey anywhere in North America or the world, but it is particularly special for prairie falcons,” Podolsky said.
In a normal area, you might find a prairie falcon every two miles or so, but at the Snake River canyon that runs through the protected area, they pack in as many nests as they can, practically “on top of each other,” he said.
Part of the organization’s role is filling the need for monitoring wildlife populations, Podolsky said. Though the area is unique, there is no federal funding dedicated to monitoring the preserve’s wildlife populations, he said.
Such research could be important to help understand whether populations are increasing or decreasing and to determine how to address pressures faced by the reserve, such as climate change, increased wildfire and invasive cheatgrass, and habitat degradation. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/snake-river-raptor-fest-to-benefit-boise-org-that-protects-wildlife/article_ff01167c-0004-11ee-87f0-fbbae5e72258.html | 2023-06-02T17:18:30 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/snake-river-raptor-fest-to-benefit-boise-org-that-protects-wildlife/article_ff01167c-0004-11ee-87f0-fbbae5e72258.html |
Diamond Rio to perform in downtown Spartanburg. What to know about the free concert.
Six-time Vocal Group of the Year winner and Grand Ole Opry member Diamond Rio will perform on Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg on Tuesday, June 6th at 7:30 p.m.
The announcement was made by South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI), the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX.
Admission is free to the public, although VIP tickets containing special access to Delaney's Irish Pub will be available for purchase on the tournament website. For more information on the event, visit here.
Diamond Rio climbed up the country charts with their hits, "Meet in the Middle," "One More Day" and "Beautiful Mess."
The performance will follow last year's concert featuring the Marshall Tucker Band organized by the BMW Charity Pro-Am and presented by the Johnson Group. It is also part of Diamond Rio's 2023 tour.
The Johnson Group is the presenting sponsor of the Diamond Rio concert.
"We are proud to be a part of the BMW Charity Pro-Am and help bring this fantastic event to the Spartanburg community," said Geordy Johnson, CEO of The Johnson Group. "The concert is a great opportunity for people to come together and enjoy some incredible music while also supporting South Carolina charities and contributing to the overall growth and prosperity of our city."
From June 5-11, the 2023 BMW Charity Pro-Am will return to The Carolina Country Club and Thornblade Club.
Nina Tran covers trending topics for the Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/06/02/diamond-rio-to-perform-at-annual-bmw-charity-pro-am-spartanburg-music-concerts-free-events-country/70281384007/ | 2023-06-02T17:19:09 | 1 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/06/02/diamond-rio-to-perform-at-annual-bmw-charity-pro-am-spartanburg-music-concerts-free-events-country/70281384007/ |
FENTON, Mich. (WJRT) - A motorcyclist from Fenton sustained critical head and facial injuries in a crash on U.S. 23 this week.
The Fenton Police Department says the 49-year-old motorcyclist was riding southbound on U.S. 23 with another motorcyclist around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday as a car was merging onto the freeway from North Road.
As the 19-year-old woman driving the car got up to speed and moved into the travel lanes of U.S. 23, police say the motorcyclist slammed into the back of her car near the Silver Lake Road interchange.
The Fenton man was thrown off his bike after the crash. An ambulance rushed him to an area hospital, where he was listed in critical condition on Friday.
Fenton police say the motorcyclist was intoxicated when the crash happened. Investigators are examining evidence to determine whether he and the other motorcyclist were speeding at the time.
No criminal charges or enforcement action have been taken while Fenton police continue the investigation.
Last weekend, a Westland man died in a separate motorcycle crash on Fenton's south side.
Police say 48-year-old Frank Chimento was riding north into the city limits on State Road with another family member when he hit a patch of loose gravel near Outer Drive and lost control of his motorcycle around 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Chimento, who was not wearing a helmet, fell off his motorcycle and hit his head on the roadway, according to investigators. He was pronounced dead of head injuries.
Fenton police say Chimento was not traveling at a high rate of speed, but his life likely would have been saved if he had been wearing a helmet. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/fenton-motorcyclist-critically-injured-in-crash-on-u-s-23/article_7f55dbf4-015f-11ee-9169-4f89d9c3d18d.html | 2023-06-02T17:28:24 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/fenton-motorcyclist-critically-injured-in-crash-on-u-s-23/article_7f55dbf4-015f-11ee-9169-4f89d9c3d18d.html |
The North Bend Police Department has assigned Nycolma White as its community resource officer. CRO White will work primarily with the homeless population to help them find resources to locate permanent housing and gain stability. He replaces Officer Shane Dunning, who was promoted to patrol sergeant.
Homelessness is a critical issue impacting multiple sectors of the North Bend community. To address this concern, the city of North Bend Police Department expanded its current force in October 2022 by creating the community resource officer position to provide outreach to homeless individuals and families to connect them to community resource partners. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/north-bend-police-department-announces-staff-change-promotions/article_f5aac3c6-015c-11ee-a58e-e750cbb92a55.html | 2023-06-02T17:28:45 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/north-bend-police-department-announces-staff-change-promotions/article_f5aac3c6-015c-11ee-a58e-e750cbb92a55.html |
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
Prints every Tuesday in The World!
Thursday 05/18:
North Bend
• 12:24 am, 40 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Broadway and State.
• 11:20 am, 47 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrants, 1900 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 12:47 pm, fight, 1600 block of Virginia Ave.
• 1:54 pm, phone harassment, 2200 block of Madrona.
• 3:49 pm, harassment, 700 block of Virginia Ave.
• 3:52 pm, intoxicated subject, Newmark and Tremont.
• 7:05 pm, 25 year old male transported to Coos County jail on criminal trespass II, disorderly conduct II, Unlawful use of a weapon, menacing and possession of a dangerous weapon on public building grounds, 2300 block of Pacific Street.
• 8:35 pm, animal abuse, 1900 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 9:25 pm, domestic assault, 2100 block of McPherson Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 12:17 am, loud noise complaint, S Cammann and Pacific.
• 6:13 am, theft from vehicle, 900 block of Seabreeze Terrace.
• 10:01 am, animal abuse, 100 block of S 7th Street.
• 11:50 am, 47 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrants, 800 block of California Avenue.
• 11:48 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, S 2nd Street and Johnson Avenue.
• 12:01 pm, disorderly conduct, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 12:25 pm, theft, 1400 block of Ocean Blvd.
• 2:04 pm, 37 year old female transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 3:44 pm, assault, 2800 block of Ocean Blvd.
• 3:55 pm, criminal mischief, 900 block of W Ingersoll Avenue.
• 3:52 pm, 54 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, Newmark and Tremont.
• 6:55 pm, located missing person, 2200 block of S Kaen Road.
• 7:06 pm, 38 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and Schoneman.
• 7:29 pm, burglary, 500 block of Wisconsin St.
• 7:32 pm, 28 year old male arrested and transported to Coos County jail on robbery III, harassment and theft III, Newmark and Wooldridge.
• 8:13 pm, 64 year old male cited on warrant, 1700 block of Newmark Street.
• 8:29 pm, 42 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 800 block of S Broadway Street.
• 11:44 pm, threats, 1000 block of W Ingersoll Ave.
Coquille
• 11:42 am, 44 year old male transported to Coos County jail on failure to register as a sex offender, 600 block of E Highway 42 Street.
• 5:28 pm, disorderly conduct, 100 block of N Birch Street.
Reedsport
• 8:27 am, domestic disturbance, NAPA Auto Parts.
• 10:50 am, animal problem, Fir Grove Motel.
• 1:08 pm, fraud, 40 block of Holly Court.
• 2:55 pm, juvenile problem, Highland Elementary School.
Friday 05/19:
North Bend
• 12:22 am, 31 year old cited for driving while suspended, Sherman and Maryland.
• 1:50 am, 45 year old female arrested and transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 1900 block of Meade Avenue.
• 5:22 am, 43 year old male transported to Coos County jail on disorderly conduct II, 2100 block of McPherson Ave.
• 8:00 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 2100 block of 16th St.
• 10:26 am, 29 year old male cited on warrant, 400 block of Virginia Ave.
• 10:46 am, 48 year old male cooked at Coos County jail on warrant, 1800 block of Maple St.
• 11:06 am, theft, 2200 block of Newmark St.
• 11:24 am, juvenile problem, 2300 block of Pacific Street.
• 11:51 am, animal neglect, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 12:24 pm, theft, 2000 block of Union Avenue.
• 1:11 pm, located runaway, 2700 block of Sheridan Avenue.
• 2:06 pm, 64 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 800 block of California Avenue.
• 3:03 pm, harassment, 1500 block of Johnson Street.
• 4:31 pm, neighbor dispute, 2700 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 7:20 pm, runaway juvenile, 2000 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:46 pm, civil problem, 2100 block of Hayes Street.
• 8:30 pm, juvenile problem, Virginia and Sherman.
• 8:52 pm, family dispute, 2600 block of State Street.
• 9:11 pm, loud music, 2800 block of Myrtle St.
• 10:34 pm, illegal fireworks, Lewis and A Street.
• 10:42 pm, loud noise, Commercial and Cedar.
Coos Bay
• 12:32 am, 19 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Commercial and 2nd.
• 12:36 am, 20 year old cited for DUII, 100 block of S Main Street.
• 7:47 am, 38 year old male lodged at Coos County jail on warrant and fail to register sex offender, 800 block of S 2nd Street.
• 10:01 am, disorderly conduct, Evans and Kruse.
• 10:46 am, 48 year old male booked at Coos County jail on warrant, 800 block of California Avenue.
• 12:03 pm, juvenile runaway, 1200 block of Minnesota Avenue.
• 12:25 pm, criminal mischief, 1400 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 12:31 pm, missing person, 600 block of S 11th Street.
• 2:36 pm, animal complaint, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 3:03 pm, located runaway juveniles, 1300 block of Teakwood Ave.
• 3:29 pm, neighbor dispute, 1100 block of Coos River Highway.
• 4:49 pm, 76 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 1200 block of Ocean Blvd.
• 4:56 pm, located wanted subject, 4th and Curtis.
• 6:10 pm, theft, N 6th Street.
• 7:08 pm, theft, 100 block of N Cammann St.
• 8:09 pm, 34 year old male transported to Coos County jail on criminal trespass I and theft II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:57 pm, fight, S 3rd Street by 7 Devils.
Coquille
• 6:07 am, disorderly conduct, 96900 block of Highway 42S.
• 3:28 pm, dog bite, 1200 block of N Dean St.
• 6:41 pm, 47 year old male booked at Coos County jail on criminal trespass II, 800 block of N Central Boulevard.
Reedsport
• 12:02 pm, domestic disturbance, 1800 block of Dogwood Avenue.
• 4:40 pm, theft, Ace Hardware.
• 8:01 pm, noise complaint, 2100 block of Fir Avenue.
Saturday 05/20:
North Bend
• 12:00 am, disorderly conduct, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:32 am, barking dogs, 2500 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 9:16 am, located runaway, 2000 block of N Virginia Court.
• 10:01 am, dispute, 2200 block of Pony Creek Road.
• 1:29 pm, dispute, 1600 block of Virginia Ave.
• 3:05 pm, injured animal, 3000 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 3:58 pm, dispute, Monroe Avenue and Simpson Park.
• 4:41 pm, civil problem, 1600 block of Monroe Avenue.
• 10:13 pm, theft, 3200 block of Tremont Ave.
Coos Bay
• 12:19 am, 51 year old male cited on DUII, N 4th Street and Commercial Avenue.
• 12:41 am, two 18 year old females and a 19 year old male cited minor in possession liquor, SWOCC student housing.
• 1:48 am, 33 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:03 am, phone harassment, 1400 block of Kingwood Avenue.
• 9:23 am, 70 year old male cited for DUII and reckless driving, Ocean Boulevard and Woodland Drive.
• 10:48 am, 70 year old male cited for DUII, Woodland Drive and Ocean Boulevard.
• 1:51 pm, theft, 1800 block of Thomas Ave.
• 5:23 pm, disorderly conduct, 4th Street and Elrod Avenue.
• 5:31 pm, disorderly conduct, S Empire and Fulton.
• 10:07 pm, 28 year old male transported to Coos County jail on criminal trespass II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
Coquille
• 8:04 am, neighbor dispute, 100 block of E 1st Street.
• 11:21 am, 28 year old female cited for driving while suspended, 2nd and Central.
• 8:10 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, Riverwalk.
• 8:36 pm, 28 year old female lodged at Coos County jail on warrant, GP lot.
• 8:38 pm, burglary, 800 block of N Folsom St.
Sunday 05/21:
North Bend
• 12:57 am, disorderly conduct, 2000 block of Meade Avenue.
• 10:59 am, intoxicated subject, 1800 block of Newmark Street.
• 12:01 pm, animal neglect, 3500 block of Ash Street.
• 1:13 pm, 22 year old male lodged at Coos County jail on assault IV domestic, strangulation domestic and menacing domestic, Newmark Street and Kozy Kitchen.
• 3:06 pm, fraud/counterfeit money, 3300 block of Broadway Ave.
• 7:29 pm, family dispute, 1700 block of Johnson Street.
• 8:12 pm, theft, 1600 block of Virginia Ave.
• 8:26 pm, animal at large, Virginia and Garfield.
• 8:47 pm, neighbor dispute, 700 block of Connecticut Avenue.
• 10:10 pm, loud noise, 3100 block of Myrtle St.
• 10:12 pm, barking dog, 3400 block of Oak St.
Coos Bay
• 2:22 am, 53 year old male cited for driving while suspended, S Broadway Street and Curtis Avenue.
• 2:51 am, disorderly conduct, 1400 block of N Bayshore Drive.
• 6:09 am, 49 year old male transported to Coos County jail, Salmon and Woolridge.
• 7:22 am, 24 year old male cited result of non-injury accident, Anderson Avenue and S Broadway.
• 8:12 am, 39 year old male transported to Coos County jail on disorderly conduct and menacing, 3100 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 9:52 am, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 12:20 pm, disorderly conduct, 800 block of S Broadway Street.
• 12:29 pm, burglary, Wisconsin Avenue.
• 12:56 pm, disorderly conduct, Newmark and Ocean.
• 3:32 pm, juvenile problem, 500 block of Madison Street.
• 4:51 pm, 36 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Empire boat ramp.
• 4:57 pm, 34 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 1000 block of S Broadway St.
• 6:40 pm, 33 year old female lodged in Coos County jail on criminal trespass II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 6:42 pm, fraud, 300 block of S 7th Street.
• 8:17 pm, 44 year old in custody on warrant, 1100 block of SE Jackson Street.
• 9:34 pm, shoplifter, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:45 pm, 50 year old female lodged in Coos County jail on theft, II, criminal trespass II and a warrant, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:22 pm, 55 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and Wallace.
Coquille
• 12:05 am, fight, 1000 block of N Dean Street.
• 1:18 pm, animal complaint, 1400 block of N Collier Street.
• 6:36 pm, misuse of 911, 100 block of E 10th Street. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_7bb358f6-0159-11ee-891d-53a15b3c7282.html | 2023-06-02T17:28:46 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_7bb358f6-0159-11ee-891d-53a15b3c7282.html |
These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School.
1923
Wants to make movie picture
Wants to make movie picture
Film company may use this locality
Management writes to chamber of commerce asking about scenery of Coos Bay
Secretary Spaulding of the Marshfield chamber of commerce has received a letter from R.C. Bruce of the Educational Film company making inquiry about his locality with a view of taking a moving picture here. The writer states that he would like to film a play in this locality and asks if there are beaches and rocky cliffs along the ocean which could be used for background and if there is a lighthouse near which would make good pictures.
This locality has the kind of scenery the picture man seems to want and Mr. Spaulding is notifying him to that effect.
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New orchestra comes to city
Western Serenaders open with baseball benefit
Six able musicians assembled under Robert Donnelly
The Western Serenaders, a new orchestra in the Coos Bay field, will make their initial appearance at the Marshfield Fireman’s pavilion on Thursday evening with a benefit for the Marshfield baseball club. All profit from the dance will go to the ball team.
The new orchestra is under the direction of Robert Donnelly, violinist and one of the best dance orchestra directors in the northwest.
Others in the orchestra are:
Robert McCreary, trap drummer, who is a dance music star.
E.W. Moulton, clarinet and saxophone, a star in the reed family.
Chas. Rozen, trumpet player, who formerly played the cornet with Wagner’s band at Seattle.
E.W. Christenson, trombone, who is a wonder with that instrument.
1973
Coos cities see no water shortage in summer
It appears that the domestic water supply in Southwestern Oregon cities will be ample this summer, although this is one of the driest years experienced in the area for a long time.
The World surveyed Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board and the cities of Coquille, Myrtle Point and Powers Monday and found that, in most instances, water will be available in sufficient quantities and that it is expected to be of good quality.
This is true although there has been a dramatic drop in rainfall in the winter, when ground supplies usually are replenished on the coast.
There has been a 30 per cent drop in rain this winter and spring.
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Gasoline supply shortage may get worse by summer
Supplies of gasoline, already shorter than expected, have grown even shorter in recent weeks and gasoline dealers from coast to coast are feeling the pinch. The situation is expected to get even worse during the summer.
Some stations are already rationing supplies to customers. The government’s voluntary program to keep supplies to independents is not working. Many independents have shut down. Stations are seeing supplies limited, or even cut back, and are closing earlier. Governmental agencies are having trouble lining up firm longterm contracts to replace expiring contracts.
Two major oil companies have imposed 10-gallon limits on gasoline on certain stations along turnpikes in the East, thus starting de facto gasoline rationing. Other states have reported concern about critical gasoline shortages during the tourist season.
In Portland, Ore., some station owners and independents are complaining that the gasoline shortage is a “hoax” in an effort to drive prices up. Industry spokesmen, however, have repeatedly denied they are hoarding supplies.
2003
Poll indicates Oregonians are pessimistic about economy
PORTLAND (AP) — Nearly two out of three Oregonians are unhappy about the direction the state is headed as the Legislature struggles to balance the budget, according to a new poll.
The response “cut across every segment of the population — I have not seen such a pessimistic response from Oregonians,” said pollster Mike Riley, whose firm, Riley Research Associates, conducted the survey for KGW-TV.
The results were released after a quarterly state economic forecast was announced in Salem, estimating that revenue will decline by another $690 million for the 2003-05 budget period.
“In the past there have been significant numbers of Oregonians saying the state’s going in the wrong direction but nowhere near such a majority,” Riley said. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/this-week-in-coos-county-history/article_45daabd2-015c-11ee-96fa-e7e7477957fd.html | 2023-06-02T17:28:50 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/this-week-in-coos-county-history/article_45daabd2-015c-11ee-96fa-e7e7477957fd.html |
Half of Providence's records department resigned. Here's what we know.
Four of the office's eight employees were placed on leave then resigned, the city says.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley's office is staying tight-lipped on a series of resignations that wiped out half of the city's Registrar, Vital Statistics, and Bureau of Licenses office.
The news, which WJAR broke this week, came with no answers on why the employees left and the circumstances of their resignations.
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Smiley's spokesman, Josh Estrella, said the city does "not provide specific information on personnel matters" but could confirm that four staffers – one from the licensing department and three from vital statistics – were put on administrative leave. He did not say when that occurred or the cause.
"There were no terminations, but the four staff have resigned from their positions," Estrella said. "Prior to the resignations the office had eight total employees, and one vacancy."
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Estrella said the office would stay open for regular business hours and that the city would post and fill the vacant jobs, which pay $40,082 to $48,609.
The office is in charge of issuing birth, marriage and death certificates as well as marriage licenses | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/02/providences-records-department-sees-half-its-staff-resign-what-happened/70281419007/ | 2023-06-02T17:29:27 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/02/providences-records-department-sees-half-its-staff-resign-what-happened/70281419007/ |
Ratings agency downgraded Milwaukee's credit. What does that mean for property taxpayers?
A credit rating firm has downgraded Milwaukee's credit rating citing the city's impending fiscal cliff as state-imposed limits on revenue mean they can't keep up with rising costs.
The decreased score from Fitch Ratings means that it'll cost more for the city to borrow, although it's unclear just how much interest rates will increase, said Rob Henken, president of the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum.
Whether this has a long-term fiscal impact really depends on the legislation passed by the state Assembly, now before the Senate, that would allow the city to levy a 2% sales tax if approved by voters, said Henken.
However, increasing rates could impact city taxpayers in the future. Here's what you need to know:
What does it mean to have a bond rating decreased?
"The rating action reflects the view of this one rating agency regarding the city's ultimate creditworthiness and their ability to repay their debts going forward in the future," said Joshua Benson, the city's capital finance manager.
He added that BBB+ is still an investment-grade rating but is just two notches above the lowest investment-grade rating.
What's the effect of having a rating decreased?
Benson compared the rating to a personal credit score.
If a personal borrower’s credit rating drops, the interest rate that person would pay on a new car loan or a new mortgage would be higher. In general terms, the same dynamic is at play with municipal debt, he said.
Henken said borrowing, or issuing bonds, makes sense for capital projects that will have a useful life of many years.
“It’s like financing your home,” he explained.
The problem, he said, isn’t that the city needs to borrow but that it will likely pay higher interest on the tens of millions of dollars it borrows annually to maintain a healthy capital program.
How does the rate impact taxpayers?
It's too soon to tell how the rate will continue to impact taxpayers, said Henken, but city policymakers could levy more in property taxes to pay for increased debt.
"The higher payments will have an impact. The question is whether the impact will be on property taxpayers or services. Or both," Henken said.
The payments on the debt that is about to be issued would not be felt until next year's budget.
How does this impact current loans the city already has?
The downgraded credit rating could impact the city's current loans if the city would refinance those debts, said Henken.
Does this mean the city will take out less debt in the future?
Maybe, said Henken.
If interest payments are higher, there may come a time when the city determines it can't afford to issue as much debt. That will be dependent upon whether the credit ratings remain elevated for a prolonged period of time.
Contact Alex Groth at agroth@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @grothalexandria. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/02/how-will-milwaukees-downgraded-credit-rating-from-fitch-impact-tax-payers/70276716007/ | 2023-06-02T17:38:42 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/02/how-will-milwaukees-downgraded-credit-rating-from-fitch-impact-tax-payers/70276716007/ |
Baltimore By Baltimore, a waterfront "music and makers" festival, is coming back for its second year to bring the city's creative scene to the Inner Harbor.
The hope is "to showcase Baltimoreans and for the Inner Harbor to better reflect Baltimore back at itself," said Leanna Wetmore, events and program director for Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore.
"The Inner Harbor for a few years has just been in kind of slow decline, with pavilions being pretty empty, and we really want to help revive that, as there is a new owner of Harborplace and new energy, and it's really important that we help support our creative community and really intentionally invite them back to the Inner Harbor and create events that really represent an authentic Baltimore."
Baltimore By Baltimore is a series of six events that will happen from noon to 8 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month, starting June 3, in the Harbor Ampitheater, which is at the corner of Pratt and Light streets. Each event will have its own producer who chooses which entertainers will perform.
The June 3 event will showcase "The Evolution of Baltimore Club Music" and is being produced by Larry "Waddup" Caudle.
Wetmore noted: "This is Baltimore's very own genre, and it'll have a lot of sort of old-school folks like Paula Campbell and Tim Trees, and some new school/middle school like Rye Rye and there'll be all kinds of fun dancing and really great food, vegan food, barbecue, juices, there's a bar - something for everyone. It'll be really fun."
Each producer will represent their own culture, from club to Latin heritage to jazz. Wetmore said last year's festival was "a great turnout." Other future Baltimore By Baltimore events include The Black Baltimore Renaissance, which will showcase the many young people who are starting non-profits, businesses and creative ventures.
Wetmore said Baltimore By Baltimore "is the first time that I feel like there has been a big event at the Inner Harbor that really focuses on the creative community. I think Light City did a great job of that, and we are kind of doing a slice of that."
"It gives us an opportunity to sort of flip the script and shift that narrative we see on the news sometimes - 'oh, there's lot of youth at the Inner Harbor who are causing trouble' - and I think the majority of the youth at the Inner Harbor are not," she said. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-by-baltimore-music-and-makers-festival-returns-to-inner-harbor | 2023-06-02T17:42:45 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-by-baltimore-music-and-makers-festival-returns-to-inner-harbor |
TOWSON, Md. — Rodger Forge Elementary School and Dumbarton Middle School are both on lockout as a precaution due to an incident in the community.
According to a BCPS spokesperson, the incident has nothing to do with the schools, but both are in that status out of caution.
There's no word on the cause of the lockout at this time.
This story will continue to be updated when more information is available. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/rodgers-forge-and-dumbarton-school-both-on-lockout-due-to-community-incident | 2023-06-02T17:42:51 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/rodgers-forge-and-dumbarton-school-both-on-lockout-due-to-community-incident |
AUSTIN, Texas — The Coahoma Bulldogettes softball team won the UIL 3A State Championship in Austin on June 1.
The team defeated the Santa Gertrudis Lady Lions in a hard fought game. This is the first title for the Bulldogettes since 1998. The team was looking to get some redemption after falling short last year on the same field in Austin.
Hannah Wells was on the mound for the Bulldogettes and pitched masterful. The game was back and forth early until the Bulldogettes took the lead and never let it go. Wells also hit the dagger home run to ultimately seal the deal for the Bulldogettes.
The final score was 4-2 and the team celebrated in a pile inside the diamond. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/coahoma-bulldogettes-win-uil-3a-softball-state-championship/513-02e33750-f940-4386-9212-77ffbf4189c9 | 2023-06-02T17:49:00 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/coahoma-bulldogettes-win-uil-3a-softball-state-championship/513-02e33750-f940-4386-9212-77ffbf4189c9 |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — The Ector County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a Family Fun Day event on June 3.
The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Barn G at the Ector County Coliseum. There will be over 30 vendors, delicious food, fun games and face painting.
For more information, people can visit the Ector County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ecso-to-host-family-fun-day-on-june-3/513-a1670fff-4e7b-4a8e-b68b-102063e97ebe | 2023-06-02T17:49:04 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ecso-to-host-family-fun-day-on-june-3/513-a1670fff-4e7b-4a8e-b68b-102063e97ebe |
MIDLAND, Texas — The West Texas Food Bank will be hosting a Kids Farmer's Market on June 3.
The free event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the West Texas Food Bank facility on 1601 Westcliff Drive.
All ages are welcome to visit the market and the organization will provide kids with farmer market bags with fresh produce for free from H-E-B. Cooking with Kayla will also have a food fruit and vegetable sampling where nutrition information and recipes will be handed out.
There will also be other community booths at the event. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/west-texas-food-bank-to-host-kids-farmers-market-on-june-3/513-37a2f7a8-7869-4feb-abb3-a5f672fd77bc | 2023-06-02T17:49:07 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/west-texas-food-bank-to-host-kids-farmers-market-on-june-3/513-37a2f7a8-7869-4feb-abb3-a5f672fd77bc |
State funding for the Allen County Department of Health will be about five times higher per resident next year after the commissioners approved opting into a new program.
The health department will now receive about $30 per resident, compared to $6 each previously.
That will potentially double the department’s current budget of about $6 million and will increase it more in following years, said Mindy Waldron, health department administrator. The commissioners voted unanimously today to opt into the Governor’s Public Health Commission program, a requirement to receive the money.
Under the program, to receive the increase, the health department also needs to develop a new budget and provide 22 core public health services, Waldron said. Allen County already does many of those requirements, some in partnership with other agencies.
The 16 services the department will now provide include food preparation inspections, septic tank inspections and immunizations, Waldron said. New services will include maternal and child health programs, prevention and support of schools, which includes screenings for vision, hearing and oral health. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/commissioners-approve-increase-in-state-funding-for-allen-county-health-department/article_45a40546-015c-11ee-a07f-8b5e7d4d7769.html | 2023-06-02T17:50:48 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/commissioners-approve-increase-in-state-funding-for-allen-county-health-department/article_45a40546-015c-11ee-a07f-8b5e7d4d7769.html |
Hoffman Road between Minnich Road and Wayne Trace will be closed from 7 a.m. Monday to 2 p.m. Tuesday during crossover-pipe installation, the Allen County Highway Department said today.
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Motorcyclist killed in a fatal accident in Sarasota
Jesse Mendoza
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Authorities are investigating a traffic accident that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in Sarasota.
The motorcyclist died from injuries sustained in a traffic accident with a pick-up truck on Thursday evening in Sarasota while being treated at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
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The Sarasota Police Department continues to investigate the accident, which occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Thursday near the intersection of S. Tamiami Trail and Grove Street.
The identity, age, or place of residence of those involved has not been released. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/06/02/motorcyclist-killed-in-a-fatal-accident-in-sarasota/70281302007/ | 2023-06-02T17:50:59 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/06/02/motorcyclist-killed-in-a-fatal-accident-in-sarasota/70281302007/ |
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Another group squeezed by Sarasota's housing crisis: young professionals
When it came time to plant roots after graduating from University of Florida and working several jobs, Jackie Smith knew she wanted to be in her hometown of Sarasota.
She’d be close to family, old friends and the beautiful beaches of her youth – a great place, she felt, to one day raise kids of her own.
But following a year of house hunting and scouring rentals, Jackie, 32, realized there was scant space here for young professionals like her. The only decent options she could afford were out in family-oriented suburbs, far from nightlife and opportunities to meet other single people her age.
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“Even if I could make the numbers work,” Jacki said, “would I want to be in that location, as a young person, starting my life?”
While the current housing crisis in Sarasota and Manatee counties is affecting thousands of residents across age groups and income levels, young professionals like Jackie in their 20s and 30s are feeling particularly squeezed out.
Despite making relatively high salaries for their age, steep rental costs make it difficult to save. Starting homes for singles are way out of reach. And even when young professionals do find rentals within their budget, what is available often runs counter to their life goals.
The result, community leaders fear, could be a surging brain drain.
That’s exactly what happened in Jackie’s case: Late last year, she moved to Washington D.C.
“I love Sarasota and would love to be in Sarasota, but the justification for paying that amount, when I wouldn’t get half the things I would get in this area (D.C.) – it wasn’t worth it,” said Jackie, a director of product management for a national nonprofit.
Instead of encountering long waiting lists and exclusive condos downtown like in Sarasota, she easily snagged a one-bedroom apartment for $2,000 a month in walking distance to parks, groceries, restaurants and pubs.
Her building offers roof-top mixers, a pool and a gym – all steps from D.C.’s extensive public transportation.
“If we’re talking about trying to retain young single talent or come there and stay there and meet people and start families,” Jackie said of Sarasota, “that doesn’t work out.”
'Breaks my heart'
It’s a challenge that many local employers have been struggling with.
From Sarasota Memorial Hospital to the school district to private businesses, administrators report difficulties recruiting young professionals to the region, all while the talent that is here is leaving the area.
“We’ve seen quite a few declines in offers after they review the cost of housing in this area,” said, Rachel Evans, senior vice president of human resources for PGT Innovations, Sarasota County’s largest private employer.
That includes high-paying posts for IT analysts, marketing specialists and jobs in accounting. Some young recruits attempt to negotiate remote or hybrid positions or commutes – offering to fly in and stay at hotels for part of the month, which in some cases can be less expensive than living here, she said. Others scramble to find roommates or resort to short-term rentals, like Airbnb.
The tight housing market exacerbates difficulties posed by a nationwide labor shortage, Evans added. In response, PGT has invested in training programs for Sarasota students while offering generous employee benefits and amenities, such as an on-site health clinic at its Venice headquarters.
“We’ve done a lot of additional things to opt people in,” Evans said of young professionals. “But unless we price these positions outside of the market, they just can’t afford to come here.”
Her own son – a recent college graduate with a finance degree – has decided to move out of the area due to the lack of affordable housing close to people his age.
“It just breaks my heart, but I understand,” she said.
While PGT’s headquarters are staying put, these problems are causing the company to look elsewhere as it expands. Recently, it chose a Fort Myers site for a new manufacturing center. And a forthcoming initiative with Corning Incorporated will take place in another state.
Evans predicts a worsening crisis for the region if it fails to develop a robust crop of professionals among Millennials and Generation Z before more Baby Boomers retire.
“If we can’t provide housing that they can afford,” Evans said, “we are going to lose generations of business knowledge. And eventually, that is going to really stunt the growth of business in the area.”
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'A community issue'
Heather Kasten, president and CEO at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, said the record labor shortages combined with the lack of affordable housing already is a “double hit” driving up costs and prices for everyone across the board.
“This is a community issue,” she said.
While a number of promising housing initiatives are on the horizon, those could take several years or more to come online, she noted.
For now, the chamber fosters community and comradery for young talent through its Young Professionals Group. It includes monthly After Hours gatherings, quarterly professional development opportunities, annual events and a young professionals summit.
“I know that they do crave the ability to be with others in their age bracket, and that is something that we are really working on at the chamber,” Kasten said.
“These are people who are going to want to be leaders, and we want their input, and we need them in community leadership positions,” she added. “This is a very important demographic for the future of our community.”
David Sessions, CEO at Willis Smith Construction, agrees. His company actively seeks young people fresh out of college for entry-level management positions -- mentoring them into middle management and senior staff.
Yet the ongoing recruiting challenges threaten to exacerbate an industry-wide shortage of senior professionals. That shortage already is forcing the company to be selective in the projects it chooses -- turning a number of them away.
"I would love to pursue a few more of these opportunities," Sessions said. "But we don't have the capacity."
'I was quite naïve'
Sarasota is not alone in this crisis. Nationwide, young people have struggled to get a firm footing amid skyrocketing rents and soaring home prices.
One recent study found that a third of all Millennials and Gen Zers moved back home during the pandemic. Two years later, more than 66 percent were still there. Most of them stayed out of financial necessity, focused on paying down debt and saving for a house.
That didn’t do the trick for Jake Wong, born and raised in Sarasota – which saw some of the highest increases in housing costs in the country over the past four years.
Currently an assistant superintendent at Willis Smith, he moved back home with his parents after graduating in 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in integrated business.
Unlike many of his peers, Wong had no college debt. He and his then-fiancé planned to save for a house while both rose in their respective professions.
Armed with a healthy deposit, they soon found themselves outbid on $400,000 homes by buyers paying more than $130,000 above the asking price – in cash.
“We were in the most optimal position we could have been in, but the house prices were still too much,” Wong said.
After the couple broke up, Wong abandoned the idea of becoming a homeowner. For now, owning a home as a single person seems completely out of reach.
After trying to rent an apartment in downtown Sarasota -- someplace walkable, without long commutes -- and finding one-bedroom units going for up to $3,000 a month, Wong, 25, did what a lot of young professionals do: he found a roommate.
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Like Wong, 24-year-old Logan Butler works at Willis Smith, where he’s now a project manager.
Recruited to the company straight out of Auburn University in Alabama, Butler was shocked when he went to look for housing – deciding, like Wong, that he’d have to put off his goal to buy a house.
“I was quite naïve in terms of how much it would cost to live here,” Logan said.
Based on his experience in Auburn, he originally hoped to rent a comfortable apartment for $600 a month close to downtown, a nightlife and people his age.
“I wanted to be in a location where it was easy to make other personal relationships,” Logan said. “It is very difficult for somebody like myself, moving here without knowing anybody.”
They now split $2,400 in monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Lakewood Ranch.
Logan is happy with the arrangement, which offers adequate space at 1,200 square feet, along with amenities like a pool and gym.
But both young men would prefer to be downtown.
While they love their jobs and plan to stay in the area, they hope community leaders will carve out reasonably priced housing downtown for young professionals – a move, they believe, that could attract more businesses catering to their generation.
Otherwise, Jake thinks, more peers like his old college friends will continue to flock to places like St. Petersburg and Tampa.
“For someone young and aspiring and wanting to meet new people and find a career,” Jake said, “I don’t know if this is the right place.”
This story comes from a partnership between the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Saundra Amrhein covers the Season of Sharing campaign, along with issues surrounding housing, utilities, child care and transportation in the area. She can be reached at samrhein@gannett.com. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/06/02/sarasotas-affordable-housing-crisis-hits-young-professionals/70223050007/ | 2023-06-02T17:51:05 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/06/02/sarasotas-affordable-housing-crisis-hits-young-professionals/70223050007/ |
VALPARAISO — A Porter County judge denied a request Friday morning to lift an order prohibiting Portage resident Richard Cooley from having contact with his minor-age daughter while he waits behind bars on a charge of shooting and killing the girl's mother earlier this year.
Porter Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clymer said he is leaving the no-contact order in place because the girl in question could wind up being a witness in the murder case.
While she was reportedly not present at the time of the killing and has not yet been listed as a witness, she could be called to shed light on others matters involving the case, he said.
Porter County Deputy Prosecutor Christopher Hammer has said the girl may be called on to testify about the environment in the home leading up to the alleged murder.
Cooley showed no obvious reaction to the denial, which had been sought by his defense attorney Russell Brown.
Brown argued there is no connection between the alleged murder and the girl, who was in school at the time of the killing.
He further said there is no need to protect the girl ,considering Cooley remains held at the county jail without bond. Any communication between them would be monitored by officials at the jail.
While the accused was searching a purse for identification, police spotted a glass pipe used for smoking crack cocaine, according to the arrest report.
Hammer challenged the legal arguments presented in support of lifting the no-contact order and defended the need to protect the girl from Cooley, even while he is in jail.
"Words can hurt," Hammer said. "Can you unring the bell once the damage has occurred?"
Brown responded by saying the girl "is not a victim in this case. Any potential harm is pure speculation."
Cooley, 63, faces a charge of murder stemming from the allegation he held a gun to the chest of 47-year-old Dana Cooley and shot her late morning Feb. 13 as she sat in their home in the 2100 block of Damon Street in Portage.
While Richard Cooley reported it as an accidental shooting, that was proven false by an autopsy, police said.
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The Ken Parr Build a Bike workshops will roll back into Gary's lakefront Miller neighborhood this summer, starting Saturday.
The program, in its eighth season, has taught hundreds of people in Northwest Indiana how to tune up their bikes and ride safely.
Take Bike the Streets, an all-volunteer active transportation advocacy group, runs the initiative.
It will host six workshops: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 17, July 8 and 22, and Aug. 5 and 19. They will take place at a new location, 665 S. Lake St.
Take Bike the Streets also will partner with Marquette Park Super Story Hour to host a bike-safety workshop and 4th of July mini parade from 10 a.m. to noon June 28 at the playground at Marquette Park, 1 N. Grand Blvd in Gary.
"Take Bike the Streets works in partnership with many organizations and sponsors," organizer Jessica Renslow said. "It is with gratitude that they thank their 2023 site hosts, The Miller Beach Farmers Market and LEE Companies and their 2023 community partners TRC Gary, Force for Good, The Sparkle House Art Project and the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District."
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The group hopes to encourage more people in the Calumet Region to take up cycling and hit the trails.
"Take Bike the Streets is a comprehensive program that involves community engagement, economic development and intergenerational environmental education," Renslow said. "The goal of Take Bike the Streets is to capitalize on the NWI’s diverse active transportation needs and make cycling an accessible and enjoyable activity for all our community and our visitors"
Build a Bike is named in honor of one of the original volunteers, Ken Parr, a Gary science teacher and cycling advocate who helped start Build a Bike as a pop-up shop at the Miller Beach Farmers Market in 2015.
For more information, visit takebikethestreets.org.
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BLOOMINGTON — McLean County Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America will host a "Wear Orange" event on Saturday, June 3, for National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
The sixth annual event will be held at the Western Avenue Community Center, 600 N. Western Ave. in Bloomington.
The free family-friendly event will feature more than 15 community partner tables, kids games, art activities with the Illinois Art Station, music and entertainment, 10-11:15 a.m.
Speakers, including Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington, Bloomington councilwoman Mollie Ward, Normal councilwoman Karyn Smith and local gun violence survivors, will speak from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
A remembrance walk to the Locust Street overpass and back will take place from noon to 12:15 p.m.
Free lunch and refreshments will be served in the WACC gym at 12:15 p.m.
For more information on National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the nonprofit's national "Wear Orange" initiative, visit momsdemandaction.org .
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Janet Guaderrama of Normal prays while holding a sign during a rally, hosted by the McLean County Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America chapter, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, in downtown Bloomington.
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Crowd members look on during a rally hosted by the McLean County Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America chapter on Aug. 7, 2019, in downtown Bloomington. The rally drew a mix of those against gun violence and those for lawful gun ownership.
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Bloomington-Normal NAACP President Linda Foster speaks on the steps of the McLean County Museum of History during a rally, hosted by the McLean County Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America chapter, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, in downtown Bloomington.
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Diane White, co-leader of McLean County Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, speaks during a rally Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, in downtown Bloomington.
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Art Remsik of Peoria speaks about supporting lawful gun ownership during a rally that was against gun violence, hosted by the McLean County Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America chapter, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, in downtown Bloomington.
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Attendees for lawful gun ownership listen to speakers during a rally, hosted by the McLean County chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, in downtown Bloomington.
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Aleda Diggins of Normal reflects after the rally against gun violence, hosted by the McLean County chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at the McLean County Museum of History in downtown Bloomington.
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BELTON, Texas — The Belton Police Department said it had located a man reported missing on Thursday.
Police said posted to Facebook that Matthew Zayed had gone missing around 10 p.m. Thursday. They said he was in dire need of medication.
He had last been seen in the 1000 block of Carla Kay Drive in Belton at around 5 p.m. Police said he may have been headed to his mom’s home on Yuma in Temple, police added.
Police did not say where he was eventually found.
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CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) — An elderly man accused of killing his neighbor in Corinth made his first court appearance Friday morning.
Corinth Police charged Robert Allen with the murder of William Martin Lewis, 74. He received a $250,000 bond. The judge set a preliminary hearing for June 12.
Corinth Police Chief Landon Tucker said Allen allegedly killed his neighbor Thursday on South Tate Street. A motive has not been released.
Allen then fled in a pickup truck. The Mississippi Highway Patrol stopped him a short time later in Union County.
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Tucker said Allen is a Vietnam War veteran and a recipient of four Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart medal. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/vietnam-veteran-charged-with-murder-in-corinth/article_9ba3316c-015f-11ee-a65e-877109f4ac33.html | 2023-06-02T17:59:43 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/vietnam-veteran-charged-with-murder-in-corinth/article_9ba3316c-015f-11ee-a65e-877109f4ac33.html |
Grayson Naff is 7½ years old. He’s in first grade. He lives in Tipp City. He loves his 22-month-old brother Beckett, video games, YouTube and his friends at Nevin Coppock Elementary School — not necessarily in that order.
“His friends from school are like his little team,” Grayson’s mom Emily Blackburn said. “They all just look out for him.”
Grayson loves being outside. His mom shared photos on Facebook this month of him roasting a hot dog in a fire pit, throwing rocks in a creek and racing around a track with his friends. He likes to color and hosted his first art show for family members this spring. He recently participated in a play, “Gunpowder Tunafish,” at school. Days earlier, thanks to the WACO Historical Society in Troy, Grayson got to ride in an open cockpit in a biplane.
“My heart feels full today!” Blackburn wrote on Facebook.
In most ways, Grayson is a normal 7-year-old. He doesn’t yet quite understand what makes him different. His mom is getting used to that herself. Blackburn doesn’t know when or how she’ll break the news to Grayson, but she has kept family and friends updated on her son’s health issues on social media.
Emily wrote this heartbreaking post on Facebook on May 12, while tagging her husband Bradley Blackburn and Grayson’s dad Chris Naff.
“I write this with trembling hands, a racing heart, and tears down my face. We thought Grayson’s vision loss was from Stargardt Disease. After rounds and rounds of genetic testing, we found it was much much more than that. At the end of March, Grayson was diagnosed with a rare, fatal, neurological disease, called CLN3 Batten Disease. We received more results this month solidifying it. The life expectancy of this terrible disease is late teens, early 20s. If there is no approved treatment/cure in the coming years Grayson will lose every function he has now, the first being full blindness.
“This is what heartbreak is. The pain is beyond words. There are times I have trouble breathing through this nightmare.
“I know once I hit send, this becomes real, it’s not our secret anymore. I’m doing this for Grayson, he deserves all the love and support. His body needs help.
“Please consider donating to help us get Grayson into the best doctors and the best medication available. With things moving in this field, scientists, doctors and researchers are trying their hardest. We can’t give up.
“I simply cannot imagine a life without Grayson.
“Please make sure if talking to children about Grayson they don’t know the hard information. Right now Grayson understands that everyone is loving and caring for him because of his vision loss, we have not used the disease name, only vision loss. We’d like to keep it like that.
“We thank you for your love and support you’ve shown Grayson since he’s been having issues and we thank you so much for prayers, donations, and sharing his story. He needs us.”
Grayson’s health problems started last August when he was taken to an ophthalmologist. Blackburn said her son was standing close to the TV when he watched it. She wondered if he needed glasses.
During the exam, the doctor noticed the different lenses weren’t helping Grayson. The doctor then checked his retina and noticed an issue, recommending Grayson see a specialist at the Cincinnati Eye Institute. The specialist suspected Stargardt Disease, which robs a person of their central vision, making them legally blind.
“That felt like the end of the world,” Blackburn said. “He was like, ‘Let’s get some genetic testing just to make sure that it is Stargardt’s.’ He did mention, ‘There’s this other really scary disease, but your son’s not having seizures. He seems to be fine, but we just want to rule that out, too.”
Three months later, the family received the results of the genetic tests. He tested negative for Stargardt Disease and was found to be a carrier of CLN3 Batten Disease, which meant he could pass it on to his kin. The doctors couldn’t explain the vision loss, so they wanted to do more testing. In March, they discovered something they missed and diagnosed him with Batten Disease.
According to BeyondBatten.org, the disease is “one of a group of disorders known as neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs). Over 400 different errors (mutations) in 13 segments of DNA (genes) have been attributed to various forms of Batten, which differ from one another primarily by when symptoms first appear. These disorders all affect the nervous system with increasing seizures, movement disorders, altered thought processes, and cognitive decline.”
Batten Disease affects 2-4 out of every 100,000 children in the United States, according to Boston Children’s Hospital.
Blackburn did not go public with the diagnosis right away. She revealed it on Facebook and also through a website she started to keep people updated on Grayson’s health and to raise money for his health care.
“Tears don’t even give this pain justice, it is beyond words, it is a feeling so raw that my bones hurt,” Blackburn wrote on GuidingGrayson.com. “I am truly living with a broken heart. Our family has hidden this well since finding out a couple months ago. This goes to show that you never know what someone is going through. We didn’t know for 7.5 years what Grayson was going through. This young boy was born brave.”
There is no cure for Batten Disease, though as Blackburn wrote on the website, an off-label drug for a different disease has shown promise for slowing down Batten Disease. It costs $18,000 a month if it’s not covered by insurance.
“I literally lose my breath thinking of that number,” Blackburn wrote. “We’ve been denied with our primary insurance. We’re onto an appeal and will be trying his secondary insurance.”
The tentative plan is for Grayson to be on the drug for two or three years and then perhaps undergo gene therapy. There is a team working on gene therapy related to Batten Disease.
As of Tuesday, a GoFundMe.com campaign for Grayson had raised more than $32,000 from 480 contributors in 18 days. The goal is $50,000.
“The support from our community has just been overwhelming,” Blackburn said, “and we cannot thank them enough.”
Emily has not told Grayson about his diagnosis. He knows he has vision problems. He thinks he’s famous because people are wearing wristbands that read, “Guiding Grayson” and “Born brave.”
“It’s a slippery slope because we’ve gone out in full detail on Facebook and other places,” Emily said. “He can’t quite read yet. We’re trying to just protect him and keep him safe while sharing our full story. So it’s hard. We just don’t really plan on scaring him and telling him these things. We don’t really have a game plan. We’ll just take as long as we can.”
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The Rainbow Flag is not being flown outside Kenosha County buildings after an executive order regarding flags was issued by County Executive Samantha Kerkman just days before the start of Pride Month.
The Rainbow Flag had previously been flown at the Kenosha County Courthouse during the month of June observance of Pride Month, dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
In 2021, previous County Executive Jim Kreuser, a former Democratic state representative, ordered a Rainbow flag donated by the Kenosha Pride organization to be displayed among the other flags in front of the Kenosha County Courthouse throughout June of that year.
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Kerkman's recent executive order changes that.
"Effective immediately, the United States flag, the flag of the State of Wisconsin, and the flag of the County of Kenosha shall fly on any stationary outdoor flag poles located on County property; the flags of the United States branches of military service and the POW-MIA flag may also be flown," the executive order signed May 26 reads.
"This Executive Order does not abridge, restrict, interfere with, or limit in any way the ability of a business or other entity that leases County-owned property, or otherwise operates under such a lease, from displaying a flag pursuant to and consistent with the terms and conditions of the mutually negotiated and agreed upon lease. Any prior Executive Orders inconsistent with or expanding upon such usage are hereby rescinded."
The order is to remain in effect unless revoked by the county executive.
Kerkman's officer sent a statement to the Kenosha News regarding the matter. Kerkman, a former Republican state representative, allowed the Rainbow Flag last year.
"The purpose and goal of this order is to create a clear and consistent policy across county facilities. The aim of the policy is to ensure there is no ambiguity with regard to the flags Kenosha County is obliged to keep, maintain and display on its permanent, outdoor flag poles, regardless of location," Kerkman said.
"This decision was made in advance of Memorial Day, reflecting on the meaning of the flags that the county flies year-round. The objective is not to distract from that basic message, honoring our country, our state, our county, and those who have served our nation."
Word of Kerkman's decision spread Thursday on social media when some noticed the Rainbow Flag missing.
The City of Kenosha installed a Rainbow Pride Flag behind the Municipal Building at Navy Memorial Park alongside other flags. That park is owned by the city, not the county.
On Thursday state workers in Madison raised a pride flag over the Wisconsin Capitol in a sign of support of the LGBTQ+ community on order of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
"It has become commonplace for the Pride flag to be flown outside government buildings in a show of solidarity for our LGBTQ+ communities. Kenosha Mayor Antaramian decreed in 2021 that the Pride flag be flown at Navy Memorial Park for the month of June and that Kenosha recognizes Pride Month," said Lori Hawkins, chair of the Kenosha County Democratic Party in a statement. "The number of communities flying the Pride flag at official buildings is growing, and that gesture of support, though a small step, shows a community is making steps toward inclusivity."
Hawkins said Kerkman's order has "taken our county backward on addressing issues of equality and inclusion."
"The fact that this is taking place during a time when people within the LGBTQ+ community are experiencing a sharp rise in public attacks through legislation and extremist groups is reprehensible," Hawkins said, adding she believes the flag should immediately be flown.
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MOOSIC, Pa. — It's day two of the Lackawanna County Heritage Fair.
By noon, the place should be filling up with people looking to enjoy classic fair fun and a way to cool off.
The Montage Mountain Waterpark is included with the price of admission here.
"If it's hot, you go in the water park, enjoy the rides, go back in the water park. There's no limit. One ticket price gets you all that. Where else can you have Windsor Inn Wings, Petrosky's Pierogis, with some Manning's ice cream right after, and then go for a swim? I mean, come on," said organizer Curt Camoni from the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau.
Amusement rides and water slides are a pretty easy sell.
But another thing organizers do have to sell you on is the logistics.
Last year, the parking situation was not so pretty.
"That's a fair criticism. So parking, logistics, entrance, all of that left something to be desired," Camoni said. "We got a little overwhelmed with an overwhelming amount of people."
They hoped for around 20,000 people to attend throughout the fair's run. That number ended up coming closer to 30,000.
So this year, they're making some changes.
"We've increased our partnership with Montage Mountain Resorts. We now are utilizing their professional people that operate all of their events. So, parking has been increased. We're also using the pavilion lot. We have a ton of shuttles to get people where they need to go. If you buy your tickets online, you save money; that's going to help us get people in and out quicker."
So what makes this a "heritage" fair? The food, music, and entertainment will spotlight many of the cultures represented in the county.
"That's what Lackawanna County was founded on—hardworking immigrants that were looking for a better life for their children, and we're going to celebrate those cultures in our food, in our entertainment, and in everything that we do at the county fair."
The fair runs through Sunday night on Montage Mountain. If you buy tickets online, it's $10 cheaper than buying at the gate. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/amusement-rides-and-water-slides-at-lackawanna-county-heritage-fair-montage-mountain-resorts-waterpark-food-music/523-f204d967-4246-4ad9-b9c9-bce413031ae7 | 2023-06-02T18:09:51 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/amusement-rides-and-water-slides-at-lackawanna-county-heritage-fair-montage-mountain-resorts-waterpark-food-music/523-f204d967-4246-4ad9-b9c9-bce413031ae7 |
Dominion Energy is dropping plans to turn a vacant lot at 700 E. Canal St. into an open space with electric vehicle chargers, a solar canopy and educational material on renewable energy.
Instead, the utility plans to sell the site, and use proceeds for its investments in its energy businesses, it said in an email to employees.
“In the next few weeks, we will begin the process of selling 700 Canal, which is a valuable, uniquely positioned site within downtown Richmond,” the email said.
The lot was where its main downtown offices were located. That building was vacated for its new tower, at 600 E. Canal St., and then was imploded in 2020.
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The email noted that since the company first announced its plans for a clean energy park at the site, it later launched a top-to-bottom business review.
The aim of that review is to boost the value of the company for shareholders and to support its long-term focus on reducing carbon emissions and improving the resiliency of its operations.
The company had decided to build the clean energy park after another review suggested it would not need a second office tower next to its 600 E. Canal St. building.
With that decision, it put its Grayland Avenue and 8th and Main properties up for sale, and had sold or is selling unused property at Innsbrook.
The company is working on improvements for its Tredegar and Innsbrook campuses, as well. | https://richmond.com/news/local/business/dominion-to-sell-lot-it-intended-for-a-park/article_e801c700-0158-11ee-8e2c-0fea3b990023.html | 2023-06-02T18:10:06 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/business/dominion-to-sell-lot-it-intended-for-a-park/article_e801c700-0158-11ee-8e2c-0fea3b990023.html |
Police released new information Friday about a May incident in which a gun was found in a bathroom at a Henrico County elementary school.
Shortly before noon May 16, administrators at Longdale Elementary School notified a school resource officer that a student had told a teacher about another student who was in possession of a firearm at school.
An initial investigation identified the student who had been in possession of the gun, and the gun was located. The school briefly operated under a "lock and teach" protocol, but it was determined that there was no direct threat to campus, and classes continued that afternoon.
After further investigation, Matthew Craig Berger, 39 — the parent of the student who was in possession of the firearm — has been charged with abuse or neglect of children, a felony, and allowing access to firearms by children, a misdemeanor.
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"As a community, we must have age-appropriate conversations about firearm safety with our family and friends," Henrico Police said in a statement Friday. "Remember to take the time to limit access to any firearms within the household and secure them so accidents cannot happen."
In late May, the school division announced a plan to install weapons scanners at all county public schools. Scanners would be placed in high schools as early as the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year, with middle and elementary schools to follow. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/henrico-police-parent-charged-firearm-longdale-elementary-school/article_a136c444-0160-11ee-80c4-5fb493ea939f.html | 2023-06-02T18:10:12 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/henrico-police-parent-charged-firearm-longdale-elementary-school/article_a136c444-0160-11ee-80c4-5fb493ea939f.html |
A Hopewell man is in custody after police say he made bomb threats against the city's court building in March and April.
Robert Lee Millis, 56, was arrested without incident Tuesday afternoon and charged with two felony counts of threatening to bomb or damage buildings after officers executed a search warrant at his residence on North 10th Avenue, police said.
Police say that officers responded to two separate threats against the courthouse on East Broadway Street: one on the morning of March 8, then a second the morning of April 19. Both threats were received shortly before 9 a.m.
On both occasions, Hopewell police coordinated responses with the Hopewell Sheriff's Office and Virginia State Police. Trained canine units searched the area, but did not find explosive devices on either day.
Court records show that Millis was scheduled for a pre-sentencing hearing March 8 at 9 a.m., just minutes after the first bomb threat was received, for four charges that he pleaded guilty to in early January: misdemeanor counts of driving while intoxicated, driving with a revoked or suspended license and failure to stop at the scene of an accident; and a felony count of eluding police.
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After the bomb threat, Millis' hearing was rescheduled for 9 a.m. April 19 -- less than 10 minutes after the second threat came in.
Millis' sentencing hearing in the previous charges is now set for June 14, and his next court appearance on the bomb threat charges will take place September 11. He is being held at Riverside Regional Jail in Prince George. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/hopewell-courthouse-bomb-threats-suspect-charged-robert-lee-millis/article_9c0d0c36-015a-11ee-bdc7-c3ebb321de80.html | 2023-06-02T18:10:18 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/hopewell-courthouse-bomb-threats-suspect-charged-robert-lee-millis/article_9c0d0c36-015a-11ee-bdc7-c3ebb321de80.html |
Brace yourself, Philly! Moms for Liberty will target the Free Library of Philadelphia this month
The conservative group Moms for Liberty will have its annual “Joyful Warriors Summit” from June 29 to July 3 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
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May 21st, 2023The right-wing activist group Moms for Liberty (M4L) will hold its second annual summit, “Joyful Warriors Summit,” planned for June 29 through July 2 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
M4L has a significant presence in Pennsylvania, with 11,450 members spread across 27 chapters, as reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among the speakers will be Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, Governor of South Carolina and presidential candidate Nikki Haley, Chris Elston, and right-wing show host Dennis Prayer, “who has purported anti-gay AIDS stigma,” according to Philadelphia Gay News.
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The summit will train candidates “to ease and win a successful campaign for your local school board.”
M4L plans to target at least three branches of the Free Library: Philadelphia City Institute (on Rittenhouse Square), Independence Library (near Washington Square), and two departments of the main library on the Parkway (the Children’s Department and the Field Teen Center), as reported by Philadelphia Gay News. | https://www.aldianews.com/en/local/philadelphia/moms-liberty-summit | 2023-06-02T18:14:03 | 0 | https://www.aldianews.com/en/local/philadelphia/moms-liberty-summit |
Driver, 85, taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash closes portion of Portage Street
JACKSON TWP. ‒ An 85-year-old driver was taken to the hospital after two-vehicle crash Friday morning.
The crash at Portage Street NW and Arlington Avenue NW temporarily closed a section of Portage between Arlington and state Route 241/Wales Avenue NW.
Major Jim Monigold provided preliminary information, noting investigating officers were still at the scene just after noon Friday.
The 85-year-old in a Chevy Cruze tried to make a left turn from westbound Portage to southbound Arlington. The driver was transported to an area hospital by Jackson fire personnel. The extent of the driver's injuries is unknown, Monigold said.
A Dodge Ram, operated by a 26-year-old, was traveling eastbound on Portage when the vehicles collided.
Both drivers had a passenger.
No other injuries have been reported, he said.
Township police remain on the scene as of 12:30 p.m. and Portage later reopened. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/jackson/2023/06/02/jackson-police-investigate-crash-that-closed-portion-of-portage-street/70281492007/ | 2023-06-02T18:21:11 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/jackson/2023/06/02/jackson-police-investigate-crash-that-closed-portion-of-portage-street/70281492007/ |
Another month, another big ol' roster of things to do.
Tucson is welcoming summer with late-night happenings, indoor events and poolside movies. There's a vegan market, shuttle tours through Sabino Canyon after dark, an outdoor roller disco, a fairy festival amid blooming lavender, and events in celebration of Juneteenth, Pride and Father's Day.
Of course, things can change quickly these days. Check for the latest info before heading out!
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First Thursday at Tucson Museum of Art
Visit the Tucson Museum of Art every first Thursday of the month for pay-what-you-wish admission. There will be art and gallery activities, live music, a cash bar, and food and drinks from Cal's Bakeshop and Tucson Coffee Cricket.
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 1
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Pay what you wish
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Chocolate Factory Tour
If you love "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" as much as our food writer Ellice Lueders does, this might be your dream come true. Take a tour of Monsoon Chocolate's factory to see how the chocolate is made.
When: Various times and dates through June
Where: Monsoon Chocolate, 234 E. 22nd St.
Cost: $20
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SAAG Art Walk
The Southern Arizona Arts Guild Art Walk is a celebration of art! Find work from dozens of artists, including the unveiling of Lauri Kaye's newest piece (in which visitors will get a free print). There will also be South African wines and a record player — bring your own vinyl and organizers will play it for you!
When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 1
Where: Southern Arizona Arts Guild, 2905 E. Skyline Dr.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Summer Cocktail Party
Tucson Foodie and OBON are collaborating for a summer cocktail party featuring appetizers and samplings of more than 15 cocktails, sake and beer.
When: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 1
Where: OBON Sushi Bar Ramen, 350 E. Congress St.
Cost: $65
Visit the event page for more information.
Odyssey Live Storytelling
Attend this live storytelling event to hear stories surrounding the theme "DNA."
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1
Where: The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St.
Cost: $15
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Gardening Hour
Learn about gardening and bring home clippings all while connecting with The Garden Kitchen team.
When: 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays
Where: The Garden Kitchen, 2205 S. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson
Visit Children's Museum Tucson for a free night of science and art, including story times and pop-up science experiments.
When: 5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Movies at Reid Park
Every other Friday beginning June 2 and ending July 28, catch a family-friendly movie in Reid Park thanks to Cox Communications. There will be pre-show entertainment including performances, games and prizes. Food trucks will be onsite, too! The movie begins when the sun goes down.
When: 6 p.m. Fridays, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28
Where: Demeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food trucks. Bring chairs or blankets!
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Westbound Turns 5
Westbound, a bar located in the MSA Annex, is celebrating its fifth birthday with live music, free popsicles, specials on drinks, a free sampling of rosé and a champagne toast at 6 p.m.
When: 4-9 p.m. Friday, June 2. Live music is 7-9 p.m.
Where: Westbound, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks
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Full Moon Pickles
At this workshop, held at witchy shop Monsoon Mystics, you'll get to take home a 16-ounce jar of seasonal pickles after learning the basics of pickling!
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, June 2
Where: Monsoon Mystics, 657 W. St Marys Road
Cost: $12
Visit the event page for more information.
Art Corner with BICAS
Get free access to recycled bike art parts, tools and other materials and get creative! Once you're finished, you can donate your creation to BICAS or give a suggested donation to the nonprofit, if you're able to. Check in at the front counter before heading to the art area.
When: 4-6 p.m. Fridays
Where: BICAS, 2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, donation suggested
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Chillin at the Chul
Tohono Chul's summer series Chillin at the Chul is back for another year! Check out music, spirits and bites. On Saturdays, Tohono Chul has partnered with Children's Museum Oro Valley to provide family-friendly nature play.
When: 5-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 2
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost: Free to attend
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Improvathon
Tucson Improv Movement is gearing up for Improvathon, aka what they dub 24 hours of comedy.
When: Friday-Saturday, June 2-3
Where: Tucson Improv Movement, 414 E. Ninth St.
Cost: $20 for an all-access pass, or $7 for individual shows.
Visit the event page for more information.
Trivia at the Short Rest Tavern
Fridays are for trivia at the Short Rest Tavern, a hidden bar tucked inside Tucson Mall's Tucson Games and Gadgets. Upcoming themes include "Scooby-Doo," '90s music, Picard Day and Pokemon.
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Short Rest Tavern, 4500 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks. Tables are first come, first served.
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Dive-in Movie in Oro Valley
So you've heard of drive-in movies. What about dive-in movies? Visit the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, which has a slide and diving boards, to watch a screening of Disney's "Luca" on a big inflatable screen.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where: Oro Valley Aquatic Center, 23 W. Calle Concordia
Cost: $5 per person or $14 for a family of up to 6
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Vegan Night Market
Death Free Foodie and Tucson Foodie are hosting a night of vegan eats. The event features 11 food vendors, plus live tattoos, permanent jewelry and more.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where: Owls Club, 236 S. Scott Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping. This event is for all ages in the courtyard, but 21+ in the bar.
Visit the event page for more information.
Summer Safari Nights
Enjoy the cooler nighttime temperatures at Reid Park Zoo's after-hours Summer Safari Nights. Each event will have different themed activities including keeper chats, animal encounters and live music.
When: 6-8 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 12
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court
Cost: $10.50 for adults, $6.50 for kids ages 2-14
Visit the event page for more information.
Sabino Canyon Crawler night tour
Take the shuttle through Sabino Canyon — at night! The night tours run every Saturday, depending on weather.
When: Saturdays through October. In June, tours begin at 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. depending on the day.
Where: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
Cost: $15 per adult, $8 per child ages 3 to 12
Visit the event page for more information.
'80s Dance Party at Surly Wench
Surly Wench Pub is hosting an '80s-themed dance party featuring throwback music videos. Dress in your best '80s attire.
When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, June 3
Where: Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: $5. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Pride Prom
Dance the night away to beats by DJ Titosuavecito. Three food trucks will be onsite, plus a photo booth. Pride Prom is set to benefit Building Out Safer Spaces and the Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where: Tucson Hop Shop, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
Visit the event page for more information.
Disco in the Desert: Treasures for TIHAN
Local nonprofit Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) is hosting its annual benefit, dubbed Disco in the Desert, with entertainment, dancing, a '70s costume contest and a silent auction.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where: Desert Diamond, 7350 S. Nogales Highway
Cost: $100 for one ticket, $150 for two
Visit the event page for more information.
Free First Saturday at Valley of the Moon
On the first Saturday of each month, fantasy park Valley of the Moon opens its doors for free. This Saturday, the sprinklers will be turned on for some good ol' water fun. Bring a towel!
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where: Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Rainbows, Unicorn Farts & Fairy Dust comedy show
This fourth annual queer-themed comedy show benefits organizations Tucson Queerstory and Tucson Pride. Enjoy comedy, raffles and drinks.
When: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where: Graduate Tucson, 930 E. Second St.
Cost: $20. This event is for ages 18 and up.
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Tucson Psychfest
Local musicians will headline this celebration of psychedelic music and culture.
When: 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 3
Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: $10
Visit the event page for more information.
Wine & Cupcakes
It's that time again! Sonoita's AZ Hops and Vines is hosting its 11th annual wine and cupcake pairing with Pin Up Pastries. Try six cupcakes paired with six wines.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where: AZ Hops and Vines, 3450 AZ-82, Sonoita
Cost: $25
Visit the event page for more information.
Young Playwrights of Tucson Showcase
Every year, local students submit short stories to Live Theatre Workshop for the chance to be workshopped. Six productions will take place this Sunday as part of Live Theatre Workshop's Young Playwrights of Tucson Competition.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3; 11 a.m. Sunday, June 4
Where: Live Theatre Workshop, 3322 E. Fort Lowell Road
Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for kids
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Laser shows at Flandrau
Elton John, Bowie and Pink Floyd — Flandrau has a roster of music-themed laser shows this June.
When: 7-8 p.m. Saturday, June 3 for Elton John; 8:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3 for Bowie; 7-8 p.m. and 8:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17 for Pink Floyd.
Where: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost: $18, admission to science exhibits is included.
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Story Time Character Hour
The University of Arizona BookStores are hosting monthly Story Time Character Hours for kids ages 2-5 years old. There will be reading and crafts, plus the chance to take photos with storybook characters. This month, Rainbow Fish will be there.
When: 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where: The University of Arizona BookStores, 1209 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Music in the Park
It's almost time for another outdoor concert, thanks to Arizona Symphonic Winds. Bring your own chairs and blankets!
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where: Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with this class at Udall Park!
When: 8-9 a.m. Saturdays, June 3, June 17, June 24
Where: Udall Park, 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: $25
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Walking tours with the Presidio Museum
Explore Tucson's downtown area with walking tours hosted by the Presidio Museum. Upcoming tours include Mainly Murals; Surviving the Summer; the Turquoise Trail; Barrio Viejo; and more.
When: Various dates, check out the calendar here.
Where: Locations vary based on tour.
Cost: $25. Pre-registration may be required for these events.
Visit the event page for more information.
St. Philip's Plaza Market
Visit St. Philip's Plaza to shop from local makers and enjoy live music. While you're there, grab a bite to eat at one of the plaza's several eateries.
When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Sundays
Where: St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Magic & Mystery Dinner Theater
At this event, you'll get to enjoy dinner from Dante's Fire, all while watching a magical theatrical performance.
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturdays through August
Where: Dante's Fire, 2526 E. Grant Road
Cost: $49 without dinner, $79 with dinner
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Medella Vina Antique and Vintage Fair
Once a month, Medella Vina Ranch hosts an antique fair where you can shop vintage items from more than 100 vendors, plus take a break at an onsite food truck.
When: 7 a.m. to noon on the first Sunday of the month
Where: Medella Vina Ranch, 4450 S. Houghton Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit the event page for more information.
Screening at the Tucson J
The Loft Cinema is collaborating with the Tucson J for a free outdoor screening of "Israel Swings for Gold," a documentary about Israel's baseball team competing in the Olympics. Family-friendly activities will kick off the event and Kosher dinner will be available for purchase.
When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4. Movie begins at 8 p.m.
Where: Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food. RSVP required.
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The Tea on Tarot
Led by Golden Rays Tarot, head to new shop Monsoon Mystics for an hour of tea, snacks and a tarot spread.
When: 11 a.m. Sundays, June 4 and June 18
Where: Monsoon Mystics, 657 W. St Marys Road
Cost: $25
Visit the event page for more information.
Nature at Night drag show
Miss Nature frequently hosts drag shows at Bumsteds with several performers. No two shows are the same!
When: 5 p.m. Sunday, June 4
Where: Bumsteds, 1003 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: $12
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Cat events at El Jefe Cat Lounge
Spend time with the cats at El Jefe Cat Lounge at these weekend events, including trivia, yoga and bingo.
When: Various dates
Where: El Jefe Cat Lounge, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $15 for trivia, adults only; $18 for yoga; $14 for bingo, reservations required.
Visit the event page for more information.
TKMA Song Circle Social Gathering
Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association, aka the folks who put on the annual Tucson Folk Festival, are putting together a bimonthly Song Circle Social. Bring your instrument, share some songs and mingle with fellow musicians.
When: 5:30-8 p.m. Sundays, June 4 and June 18
Where: Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Lady Haha Comedy Open Mic
Lady Haha Comedy, for women, the LGBTQ+ community and allies, is hosting two open mic nights at Hotel Congress this June.
When: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. sign-up on Tuesdays, June 6 and June 20
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free to attend. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the event page for more information.
Water Wednesdays
Every Wednesday this summer, Children's Museum Tucson will be hosting Water Wednesdays to help kiddos cool down with water fun in the courtyard.
When: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays through August
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Included with admission, which is $11.
Visit the event page for more information.
Gather A Vintage Market
Find all kinds of vintage and antique home and garden items at this four-day market.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June 8-10; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 11
Where: Gather A Vintage Market, 300 S. Park Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Los Nuevos Reyes Del Reggaeton
DJs will spin hits by Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro and Fied at this reggaeton night.
When: 9 p.m. Friday, June 9
Where: The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.
Cost: $15. This event is for ages 18 and up.
Visit the event page for more information.
Queer Baile
The Downtown Clifton is hosting a queer dance party with a DJ, drinks and a photo booth.
When: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, June 9
Where: The Downtown Clifton, 485 S. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks
Visit the event page for more information.
Cafecito: Generational Wealth
This casual bilingual conversation, hosted by the Sunnyside Foundation, will discuss resources and tools to "better understand how money works, how to manage it and build financial confidence." Coffee and pan dulce will be provided!
When: 9-11 a.m. Friday, June 9
Where: Tucson Industrial Development Authority, 376 S. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Cool Summer Nights
Enjoy the sights of the Desert Museum at night — in cooler temperatures! Bring a flashlight to walk around and possibly spot a nocturnal animal, touch a stingray and check out themed activities.
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 26
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road
Cost: $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids ages 3-12. $24.95 for Arizona residents.
Visit the event page for more information.
Spinnin’ Wheels Outdoor Roller Disco
DJ Herm will be rocking beats at this outdoor roller disco and dance party.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: $10. Kids under age 5 get in for free. Bring your own skates!
Visit the event page for more information.
Night Wings at the Pima Air & Space Museum
Catch the sun setting over historical planes during the Pima Air & Space Museum's summer Night Wings event. There will be kids' activities, community booths and scavenger hunts.
When: 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 29
Where: Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Road
Cost: $10 for ages 13 and up, free for ages 12 and under
Visit the event page for more information.
A Dad's Day Event
Head to local shop Creative Kind to shop for Father's Day! Local makers will host pop-ups at the store.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where: Creative Kind, 2905 E. Skyline Dr.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Bubbles & Books
Local author Adiba Nelson is celebrating the paperback launch of her book, "Ain't That a Mother: Postpartum, Palsy, and Everything in Between." Enjoy a reading by Nelson herself, book signings and a Q&A session. Plus, cocktails and mocktails from the cash bar!
When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10
Where: Flora's Market Run, 2513 E. Sixth St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks. Space is limited, so it's recommended to arrive early.
Visit the event page for more information.
"The Greatest Showman" Sing-Along
Belt out the tunes of "The Greatest Showman" during this sing-along version of the movie with onscreen lyrics. Dress in a circus-inspired outfit for a chance to win a prize!
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway
Cost: $15 for adults, $12 for kids ages 12 and under
Visit the event page for more information.
Art After Dark at Children's Museum Tucson
Each month, Children's Museum Tucson hosts Art After Dark with local arts groups and free admission!
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Juneteenth Kickoff Celebration
Get ready for Juneteenth with a concert featuring Evelyn "Champagne" King, whose 1980s hits include "Love Come Down" and "Shame" in the late ’70s. An after party is also planned.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where: The Dunbar Pavilion, 325 W. Second St.
Cost: $45
Visit the event page for more information.
Charcuterie Dinner Date at the Lavender Farm
Head to Oracle for a charcuterie date amid the blooming lavender at the Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where: Life Under the Oaks Farm, 1221 N. Rancho Robles Road, Oracle
Cost: $50-$75 per couple
Visit the event page for more information.
Second SundAZe at TMA
Visit the Tucson Museum of Art every second Sunday for pay-what-you-wish admission. Enjoy art-making, performances, story time and activities in the gallery.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 11
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Pay what you wish
Visit the event page for more information.
Fruit Cocktail Lounge
Head downtown for an LGBTQ+ cocktail party and social at The Century Room at Hotel Congress! Enjoy cocktails, small plates and entertainment.
When: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 11
Where: The Century Room, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $6. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the event page for more information.
Monsoon Literacy Celebration
This kid-friendly event, recommended for children ages 4-10 years old, will include hands-on literacy activities, the animated short movie "Superworm," story times, and a sing-and-dance-along.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11
Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
Cost: Free to attend, register online
Visit the event page for more information.
Ride with FUGA
Take a bike ride with organization FUGA, which advocates for mobility, accessibility and representation for Tucson's south-side and west-side communities.
When: 8-10 a.m. Sunday, June 11; 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 30
Where: Ward 1, 940 W. Alameda St., on June 11; El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road, on June 30
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Live storytelling with F*ST Female Storytellers
F*ST, Female* StoryTellers, is back with a night of live storytelling. This time, the night will be centered around the theme "Others and Mothers."
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13
Where: The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave.
Cost: $10. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the event page for more information.
Themed Trivia at Crooked Tooth
Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. is hosting a number of themed trivia nights in June, including "Schitt's Creek," "Archer" and "Bob's Burgers."
When: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning June 13. Teams are signed up on a first come, first served basis. It's suggested to get there by 6 p.m. to secure your spot.
Where: Crooked Tooth Brewing Co., 228 E. Sixth St.
Cost: Free to attend, recommended to buy a drink or two!
Visit the event page for more information.
Young Leaders United Social Hour
Young Leaders United, part of nonprofit United Way, is hosting their monthly social hour on June 14. Enjoy drinks and apps while networking with young professionals.
When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14
Where: Playground Bar & Lounge, 278 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks. RSVP in advance.
Visit the event page for more information.
Free Third Thursdays at MOCA
Third Thursday at Tucson’s Museum of Contemporary Art is a party. The art museum is open late with free admission — and free beer from Barrio Brewing Co. KXCI will be DJing and Hungry Kepuha will be serving food.
When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, June 15
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit the event page for more information.
"Making Black America: Through the Grapevine" preview
The folks behind the Tucson Juneteenth Festival are organizing a free preview of "Making Black America: Through the Grapevine" at The Loft Cinema. There will be commentary by local historians and food will be available before the preview begins.
When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 15. Preview begins at 5 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit the event page for more information.
Monthly Tarot Salon
Metaphysical shop The Ninth House hosts informal tarot salons each month, allowing community members to practice their tarot reading skills. Bring a tarot or oracle deck — and a notebook and pen!
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16
Where: The Ninth House, 2563 E. Fort Lowell Road
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Tucson Juneteenth Festival
Head to this daylong Juneteenth celebration with live entertainment, a car show, food, job vendors, a kids zone and more.
When: 1-9 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Juneteenth Jam
Join Blax Friday, a database of Black-owned businesses in Arizona, for a night of live music at the Juneteenth Jam at Hotel Congress.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Visit the event page for more information.
World Margarita Championship
Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Tucson Originals Restaurants are hosting the annual World Margarita Championship. Local chefs and restaurants will battle for the margarita champion title, with live judging and a people's choice award.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Dr.
Cost: $75. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the event page for more information.
Movies in Marana
Outdoor movie screenings in Marana stretch all the way into the fall season. On June 17, catch a screening of "Zootopia."
When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17. The movie begins at sundown.
Where: Gladden Farms Community Park, 12205 N. Tangerine Farms Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food trucks. Bring chairs or blankets!
Visit the event page for more information.
Movies on the Lawn in Oro Valley
Oro Valley has a whole roster of movies being shown on the lawn of their rec center this summer, including "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" on June 17.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center, 10555 N. La Cañada Dr.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Makers Market at The Tuxon
Find more than 40 makers at this market created by Lilith & Daughters. Stay tuned to see which vendors will be there!
When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: The Tuxon, 960 S. Freeway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Family Saturdays with Watershed Management Group
Head to Watershed Management Group for Family Saturdays where you'll learn about reusing water around your home. Kids and teens can enjoy story time, song time and learning how to shape a worry stone.
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Watershed Management Group, 1137 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend
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Moon Market
Four of Wands is hosting a moon market, complete with astrology, palm readers, and bone and tarot readings. There will be $20 Zodiac-themed flash tattoos, vendors and a food truck.
When: 2-9 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Four of Wands, 4349 E. Broadway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Traditional O'odham Agriculture at Mission Garden
Attend this event to learn about Tohono O'odham agricultural practices, including demonstrations and talks about traditional crops like corn, beans and squash.
When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 17
Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost: Free to attend, donations accepted
Visit the event page for more information.
Dinner at the Lavender Farm
June marks bloom season at the Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle. Visit the farm on June 17 for a lavender-themed dinner with a menu that includes salad with lavender dressing, lavender roasted chicken and a strawberry lavender cupcake.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Life Under the Oaks Farm, 1221 N. Rancho Robles Road, Oracle
Cost: $65
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Desert Voices upcoming concert
Desert Voices, an LGBTQ+ chorus, is putting on a concert dubbed "Here's to Us! A Celebration of Friendship."
When: 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 17-18
Where: Pima Community College, 2202 W. Anklam Road
Cost: $20
Visit the event page for more information.
Kitten yoga with Barefoot Studio
Take this beginner's yoga class surrounded by kittens! Proceeds go to Southern Arizona Cat Rescue.
When: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Barefoot Studio, 7053 N. Oracle Road
Cost: $20
Visit the event page for more information.
"In the Cases" opening reception
Etherton Gallery is hosting an opening reception for an exhibit dubbed "In the Cases," featuring the work of photographer Dan Budnik and mixed media artist Caleb Gutierrez. A DJ will spin music in the courtyard!
When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Etherton Gallery, 340 S. Convent Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
"Blue" photography exhibition
The upcoming exhibit "Blue" at Decode Gallery will feature photography centered around the color blue. An opening reception takes place June 17.
When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Decode Gallery, 320 S. Convent Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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Juneteenth Market
Blax Friday, a locally-run database of Black business owners throughout Arizona, is hosting a Juneteenth market set to feature 16 vendors selling items like candles, jewelry and paintings.
When: 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 18
Where: The Carriage House, 125 S. Arizona Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Father's Day Whiskey del Bac Tasting
Celebrate Father's Day at The Tuxon with a tasting of Whiskey del Bac, chocolates from Tucson Chocolate Factory and a leather flask burning workshop held by Tipsy Picassos.
When: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 18
Where: The Tuxon, 960 S. Freeway
Cost: $60
Visit the event page for more information.
Solutions Focused Community Book Club
Journalist Caitlin Schmidt is teaming up with Tucson Tome Gnome and the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona for a solutions-focused community book club centered around "I Never Thought of It That Way" by Monica Guzman. "This book club aims to bring together interested community members from all walks of life to bond over a shared desire to make our community better for all," organizers say.
When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 22
Where: Community Foundation Campus, 5049 E. Broadway
Cost: Free to attend. RSVP online.
Visit the event page for more information.
The Emo Night Tour
Transport back to 2008 at The Emo Night Tour, spinning hits from Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco and more of who you loved from the Warped Tour days.
When: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 22
Where: The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave.
Cost: $12. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the event page for more information.
Loft Kids Fest
Loft Kids Fest is back for another summer of family-friendly movies. The festival kicks off with an outdoor screening of "Looney Tunes" on June 23. Then, every Saturday and Sunday morning from June 24 through July 16, free movie screenings will take place indoors at The Loft with pre-show entertainment from local toy shop Mildred & Dildred.
When: 6 p.m. Friday, June 23 for the outdoor screening of "Looney Tunes." On other days, doors open at 9:15 a.m. for pre-show activities and movies begin at 10 a.m. weekends June 24-July 16.
Where: Kickoff event is at Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. Other screenings are at The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
4th Ave. Flea Market
The folks behind the popular biannual Made In Tucson market are hosting their first summer night market! Stay tuned for the vendor lineup.
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 23
Where: Historic Fourth Avenue Coalition, 311 E. Seventh St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Stargazing with Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association
Go stargazing with Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association! Several telescopes will be set up.
When: 8 p.m. Friday, June 23
Where: Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail
Cost: Free to attend, park entrance fee may apply
Visit the event page for more information.
Fire Show at Sky Bar
The Cirque Roots Fire Troupe puts on a 20-minute fire show every fourth Friday, right outside of Sky Bar.
When: 8:15-8:45 p.m. Friday, June 23
Where: Sky Bar, 536 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Queer & Strange: An Odd Pride Market
Curiosity shop The Heathenry is collaborating with witchy shop Monsoon Mystics to put together an LGBTQ+ market. Stay tuned to see which vendors will be at the pop-up.
When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: The Heathenry, 657 W. St Marys Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
El Día de San Juan Fiesta
El Día de San Juan Fiesta is held each year on June 24 to celebrate the coming summer rains. The celebration, organized by the Menlo Park Neighborhood Association, includes blessings, food and entertainment.
When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Fairy Festival at the Lavender Farm
The annual Fairy Festival at the Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle is a day for adults and kids to put on their fairy wings as they roam through the blooming lavender fields on a treasure hunt, create their own flower crown and enjoy scoops of lavender ice cream.
When: 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: Life Under the Oaks Farm, 1221 N. Rancho Robles Road, Oracle
Cost: $17 for ages 13 and up, free for kids 12 and under
Visit the event page for more information.
Jello-O Wrestling Extravaganza
The Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation is bringing back its Jell-O wrestling event for its 33rd year.
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: Slaughterhouse, 1102 W. Grant Road
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of
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Summer Saturday Night at the Presidio
The Presidio Museum is staying open late! Enjoy cocktails, tapas and charcuterie in the new on-site Dandelion Cafe, plus listen to live guitar music on the patio. The museum will also host two lantern tours throughout the night.
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave.
Cost: Free admission to the museum with a purchase at The Dandelion Cafe.
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Las Mujeres Verdes Mercado
Las Mujeres Verdes are best known for their monthly markets at the Flowers & Bullets Midtown Farm. Those markets are on hold for the summer, but organizers will be back with a smaller indoor mercado this June. Find more than a dozen vendors selling food, jewelry, pressed flowers and more.
When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: Move Cycle Studio, 148 S. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit the event page for more information.
"West Side Story" Sing-Along
Sing along with the 1961 musical "West Side Story," screening at The Fox.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
Cost: $7.50-$12.50
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Archaeology Day at Mission Garden
Learn hands-on archaeology skills at Mission Garden's monthly Archaeology Day.
When: 8-9 a.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost: Free to attend, donations accepted
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Pride Drag Brunch
This brunch buffet will feature a carving station, omelets, biscuits and gravy, mimosas and more breakfast favorites along with drag performances. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25
Where: HighWire, 14 S. Arizona Ave.
Cost: $45
Visit the event page for more information.
Creosote Bundle Workshop
Local maker Sonoran Rosie is hosting a workshop where you'll learn all about creosote. You'll get to take home a creosote bundle to hang in your home.
When: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25
Where: Arizona Poppy, 150 S. Fourth Ave.
Cost: $30
Visit the event page for more information.
Kitten yoga with Hermitage Shelter
Enjoy a 45-minute yoga flow session at Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary, followed by kitten play!
When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 25
Where: Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary, 5278 E. 21st St.
Cost: $20, RSVP in advance
Visit the event page for more information.
Western Tipsy Tea
Join Cafe a la C'Art for a three-course cocktail tea party — Western style!
When: 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. seatings on Sunday, June 25
Where: Cafe a La C'Art, 150 N. Main Ave.
Cost: $60. Make reservations in advance by calling 520-273-8841.
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Summer Night Market
Shop from dozens of local makers when the Summer Night Market takes over the MSA Annex every last Friday of the month through September!
When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, June 30
Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Listening Party at Revel
Revel Wine Bar is hosting a listening party featuring Sade Adu's greatest hits.
When: 8-11 p.m. Friday, June 30
Where: Revel Wine Bar, 416 E. Ninth St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for wine
Visit the event page for more information. | https://tucson.com/news/local/100-fun-events-happening-in-tucson-this-june-2023/article_c9fd20c8-00be-11ee-a1d7-0f1e3b0515a2.html | 2023-06-02T18:22:21 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/100-fun-events-happening-in-tucson-this-june-2023/article_c9fd20c8-00be-11ee-a1d7-0f1e3b0515a2.html |
Efforts to stop street takeovers and target aggressive driving continues to be a priority for local law enforcement, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department says.
Due to the numerous complaints of street and intersection takeovers the department receives, deputies continue to conduct enforcement efforts. Deputies and detectives have arrested 38 drivers for reckless driving and 19 for racing during deployments and other enforcement efforts so far this year, a news release Friday said.
Most recently, detectives searched a house in the 3200 block of East Kleindale Road, near North Country Club Road. A person deputies say was promoting street racing was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor disorderly conduct, obstructing a highway or other thoroughfare, public nuisance and racing on a highway, the news release said.
Deputies seized items that were related to the promotion of street takeovers. The sheriff’s department did not release the identity of the person arrested.
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In addition to the arrests, multiple vehicles have been taken off the street, at least temporarily, during the deployments.
“The types of illegal behaviors demonstrated by groups shutting down roadways and racing is a nuisance, which often last into the early morning hours and disrupt traffic flow,” the news release said. “It is a dangerous situation for both those engaged in the behavior and the community it affects.”
Jamie Donnelly covers courts for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/ongoing-effort-seeks-to-curb-tucson-street-racing/article_93ff5bde-0169-11ee-a271-771475bcc4e6.html | 2023-06-02T18:22:27 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/ongoing-effort-seeks-to-curb-tucson-street-racing/article_93ff5bde-0169-11ee-a271-771475bcc4e6.html |
Experience a day in the life of a Tucson-area wilderness ranger
Cindy Coffer Chojnacky
Special to the Arizona Daily Star
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At 7,920 feet, Manning Camp includes a wooden structure and corrals on a pine-covered flank of Mica Mountain in the Rincon Mountains east of Tucson.
Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star 2016
In the middle of the train, Thor Peterson leads the back half of the mule train through a turn on the trail, packing a resupply of Manning Camp ranger station.
Cindy Coffer Chojnacky
Special to the Arizona Daily Star
Tsipora (pronounced Si-Por-a) Prochovnick always starts her work week with a hike — 10 miles and nearly a 5,000-foot climb.
For the Manning Camp wilderness ranger, that’s the only way to get to work.
At 7,920 feet, Manning Camp includes a wooden structure and corrals on a pine-covered flank of Mica Mountain in the Rincon Mountains east of Tucson. It’s the National Park Service backcountry office for summer fieldwork: plant surveys, prescribed fire, trail maintenance and other activities.
“It’s basically a cabin host job,” Prochovnick explained. In April, she got the facilities ready for a Saguaro National Park leadership team meeting. Everyone hiked up, but the Park Service’s pack string of mules brought food and supplies.
“I checked the water system and filled the water trough for the mules,” Prochovnick said.
Maintenance is a key part of the job at Manning, a 118-year-old building built as a private residence in 1905 and supporting federal management agency crews since the 1920s.
Ranger life
“We usually open the cabin in March and keep it open until November,” Prochovnick said. Due to heavier snow this year, the opening was late March. Her seasonal appointment runs March through November, with eight 10-hour work days and six days off. Days 1 and 7 include the hike up or down to Manning; Day 8 is an office day. This is her second year on the job.
“I love how diverse the job is,” she said. “You get up there and you have seven options of what you want to do today. But you have be self-directed.”
Prochovnick arrived at Manning on May 15 to find that one of two refrigerators powered by propane had gone out, leaving a whole fridge full of rotten food.
“I have plenty of food,” Prochovnik said, “but I was disappointed about the (formerly frozen) chickens.”
She also interacts with visitors and checks permits. Manning Camp has an adjacent campground for hikers — with reservations required on the government recreation.gov site (see tucne.ws/1ng7). But it’s a small part of the job.
Despite a prime location in cool ponderosa pine, “we don’t get that many visitors,” she said. It’s a long hike up the mountain, and “no matter how early you start, it’s pretty hot in the summer.”
The Park Service takes a fairly direct route to Manning through the moth-balled Madrona Ranger Station on the east side of the Rincons. This requires crossing private land closed to the public, but the Park Service has access. (The X-9 Ranch owner closed the area in 1967, and the closure remained after the land was sold and subdivided for private homes.)
With five camping areas (Juniper Basin, Grass Shack, Happy Valley, Spud Rock Spring and Manning) and a large trail system, the Saguaro Wilderness Area offers many loop trips for backpackers but almost all routes start around 3,000 feet, so the first 5 miles are hot in the summer.
Trailhead distances to Manning: from Douglas Spring (end of Speedway) — 12 miles; Loma Alta — 13.7; Italian Springs —12; Tanque Verde ridge (Javelina Picnic Area) – 16. The shortest hike from the far side of the mountain (1.5-hour drive from Tucson) is Turkey Creek Trail, about 9 miles. The Arizona Trail joins Manning Camp Trail; from the park boundary, it’s 13.5 miles to Manning.
“By far the biggest use of Rincon high country is the Arizona Trail thru-hikers usually in late March and April and then again in October-November,” Prochovnick said. “I see probably 20 a day during the season.”
Most don’t camp at Manning because the reserved six-site campground does not work well for thru-hikers. It allows six people per site. Since most thru-hikers plan and hike alone, this means six single hikers might reserve the whole campground. The Park Service is looking at an adjacent site that might be set up for single-hiker sites with permits still obtained through recreation.gov.
Recently, the Manning area was decked out with tents: for five biological technicians, a Saguaro Trail Crew member and three packers who came with two “pack strings” (mules for hauling supplies). Sid Kahla, a rancher from Sierra Vista, has packed for the Park Service since 2009. He rode one of his horses and led his four mules; the other seven mules belong to the park and were wrangled by two Park Service employee packers. Field crews buy their own food and supplies brought up by the mules. Manning has a few big on-site tents, but most field people have their own.
The pack train also brought propane fuel and mule feed. The big May project was moving a camp for the Saguaro Trail Crew. The winter crew was based at Grass Shack, working on the Manning Camp Trail. The summer trail crew will have a “spike camp” on Heartbreak Ridge between Manning Camp and Happy Valley Saddle. Tents, food, water, tools and fuel will be packed in. The pack string will spend a night at Manning, a day packing supplies to the spike camp and then another night at Manning, requiring a lot of pellets for the mules.
The evolution of Manning Camp
Manning Camp was built as a private summer home. Levi Manning, who came to Tucson from the South in 1884, worked as a reporter and later was Tucson mayor. In 1904, he homesteaded 160 acres in the Rincons; he built the Manning Cabin and a 12-mile wagon road in 1905. The cabin included a fireplace, kitchen, bedrooms and a piano.
The land became Coronado National Forest in 1907, and the cabin fell into disrepair until 1922, when the Forest Service reconditioned it to house fire and trail crews. In 1935, most of the Rincons were transferred to the Park Service as Saguaro National Monument, now Saguaro National Park. In 1975, the cabin was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In 1976, much of Saguaro Park was designated wilderness.
The camp water supply is a spring developed by the Manning family and excavated by the Park Service into a large pond. Below that, a tinaja (water pocket) drops into a large pool. A nearby pumphouse powered by a small solar panel filters the water, which is pumped to a large tank on the hill. It’s then gravity flow for water to the cabin.
The “cabin” is actually two structures connected with a covered walkway. The central part decayed many decades ago and was removed. One structure contains a propane stove, refrigerators, a large table and supply closets. The other is a toolshed. The breezeway was filled with stock bridles, saddles, harnesses and feed; some backpacks and tools were hung on hooks.
The propane stove was not working too well, so Prochovnick suggested cooking outside either on a large open stove or a big campfire. (She got the stove fixed later in the week). She showed the technicians new to Manning what worked and what did not work in the kitchen. She displayed a whiteboard where she said she’d post names of people assigned to three chores: wash dishes, wipe down all surfaces and sweep. “This year we are winning the battle with mice.”
“Some bats moved in last year,” she said. “I had to go down to the park and get a high frequency rodent repellant to encourage them to move out. They would screech at me when I worked on the tools.”
Trail crew member Kristian Sliwa was helping Prochovnick for the week. He had an overlap between the park winter trail crew and the summer crew coming on the next week. Prochovnick planned to clean out organic matter from the water source, clear logs from trails around Mica Mountain, deep clean the cabin and sort, clean and inventory tools. “Some jobs, like moving a log, are better with two people,” Prochovnick said.
The park fire crew recently camped at Manning while preparing for a prescribed fire. Since they can use chainsaws, Prochovnick enlisted them to buck up firewood for the cabin. Since the area is wilderness, trail crew members use non-mechanized tools: crosscut, smaller saws and hatchets.
Tristan Blue will start in June as the second wilderness ranger. Prochovnick and Blue will alternate at Manning Camp but overlap one day. “Last year we had no overlap and both of us (rangers) were new,” Prochovnick said. “It took awhile to figure out what needed to be done.”
A San Francisco native, Prochovnick got an art degree but fell for wilderness work during a summer trail crew stint in Kings Canyon Wilderness with the California Conservation Corps. She has worked as a wilderness ranger or trail crew member on national forests and parks in Montana, Wyoming and California. “I worked on the Saguaro Trail Crew off and on since 2012.”
The Historic Manning Camp cabin serves as the National Park Service backcountry office for summer field work: plant surveys, prescribed fire, trail maintenance and other activities.
Park Service employee Kristian Sliwa watches Tsipora Prochovnick use a small saw for fine cut to finish cutting out log on Bonita Trail in Saguaro Wilderness.
In the middle of the train, Thor Peterson leads the back half of the mule train through a turn on the trail, packing a resupply of Manning Camp ranger station. | https://tucson.com/news/local/experience-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-tucson-area-wilderness-ranger/article_83048cbc-f8c9-11ed-bdcc-834e74f96184.html | 2023-06-02T18:22:33 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/experience-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-tucson-area-wilderness-ranger/article_83048cbc-f8c9-11ed-bdcc-834e74f96184.html |
PHOENIX — Editor's note: The above video aired during a previous broadcast.
Former Phoenix Police Captain Carroll Cooley has died at 87 years old as a result of his COPD, according to his widow, Glee Cooley.
Carroll is known nationally as the arresting detective of Ernesto Miranda in 1963, an arrest that would lead to the landmark Miranda v. Arizona Supreme Court case that established Miranda Rights nationwide.
Miranda was arrested during a sexual assault investigation, during which he allegedly completed a handwritten confession after Cooley told him the lineup didn't go well. Miranda's attorneys would later appeal that he was not informed of the right to remain silent or right to an attorney before writting the confession, an appeal which would make its way to the nation's highest court.
Glee, married to Carroll for 58 years, will always remember a different case when thinking of Carroll. Before the Miranda case, Carroll was shot in the face while pursuing an armed robbery suspect and had to get facial treatment done. Glee just so happened to be working for the doctor that Carroll was a patient of.
Glee said it was still love at first sight, even with a gunshot wound to the face.
"He walked in that door and, I'm telling you, he was just a handsome man, big and tall, worked out," Glee said. "People would look at him and ask 'Was he in Hollywood'? No, but he should have been."
After retiring from the force, Carroll devoted his time to sharing the history of the landmark case. He made numerous appearences on videos, broadcasts and podcasts speaking about the arrest, including helping create an exhibit dedicated to the case at the Phoenix Police Museum.
"He's the last one ... There's no one else after him that knows this story," Glee said. "He was always really smart, really dedicated, and a heck of an officer."
Carroll's memorial is scheduled for June 15 at Hansen Mortuary in Scottsdale. The viewing is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the service follows.
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TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas — A Bradshaw man died Thursday afternoon after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a semi-truck.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said the crash happened on US Hwy 83 and FM 1086, nine miles north of Winters.
A preliminary DPS investigation shows a motorcycle, operated by Vernon Russell Barnes, 66, of Bradshaw, traveling north on US 83. The tractor-trailer, driven by Jerry Laverne Carter, 67, of Myra, was traveling north on US 83 behind Barnes.
Barnes 1 began to slow down to make a left turn onto FM 1086.
DPS said Carter was unaware Barnes was slowing to turn and steered across the center stripe to avoid a collision. Barnes was unaware he was being overtaken on the left side and turned, striking the semi and the towed trailer on its right side.
Barnes was taken to Hendrick Medical Center – North for treatment of injuries and later died. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-motorcycle-collides-with-semi-truck-in-taylor-county/504-6df5d20f-c13b-4896-931a-ab011e12d520 | 2023-06-02T18:27:43 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-motorcycle-collides-with-semi-truck-in-taylor-county/504-6df5d20f-c13b-4896-931a-ab011e12d520 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Executive directors of day centers in Portland worry a proposed daytime camping ban, if passed, could strain their limited resources and place a heavy burden on the people they strive to serve: the homeless and those living in poverty.
Even ahead of the implementation of such a measure, introduced by Mayor Ted Wheeler at City Council on Wednesday, both Rose Haven and Blanchet House report record numbers.
"Every day is busy. A year ago, a little over a year ago, we moved from a facility that was 3,000 square feet to this beautiful 10,000 square-foot facility, and it's full," explained Katie O'Brien with Rose Haven. "We are full and we are seeing about 150 people here a day."
The day shelter in Northwest Portland for women, children and gender-diverse people has served thousands within the last year, but O'Brien said that's merely a portion of the homeless population.
In Old Town, it's a similar story, according to Scott Kerman with Blanchet House.
"We count the number of meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner — six days a week. We just finished the month of May and we served nearly 28,000 meals," he said. "We had our busiest Wednesday night dinner that we can remember in a long time last night, nearly 500 meals. The lines have been extraordinary."
Since these figures alone show a growing need, both Kerman and O'Brien testified at city council. They expressed their concerns about the camping ban, and how it could further exacerbate issues rather than solve them.
"To carry your house and your life around with you, with the expectation that you're also going to come to a place like Rose Haven and be productive, it's just adding to the problem. It's not helping to eliminate it," O'Brien said.
"A lot of the people that we serve at Blanchet House are elderly and disabled," Kerman said. "We are trying to imagine what that is going to be like for them to have to move their things from place to place to place. We just don't have enough places for people to go. And I do not think that this ordinance is going to magically make that so."
Both centers also noted a financial burden with this potential ban, since neither is funded by government dollars.
"We do not get any government funding. We’ve existed for 26 years without it, without a nickel of government funding while providing a huge public benefit," explained O'Brien. "We are at our threshold. And how is the city going to help us?"
Wheeler verbally committed to work with day shelters on that request. The mayor said, if passed, enforcement of the ban — which also prohibits camping in certain places — would be phased in over time.
The daytime ban is seen as a first step in another plan that Wheeler announced last year to develop six sanctioned mass camping sites and then phase in a total ban on camping everywhere else in the city. None of the site have opened yet, although Wheeler's office released some details about the first planned site earlier this year. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-daytime-camping-ban-impact-services/283-f6758134-800b-40ba-8955-11215a83ffea | 2023-06-02T18:36:58 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-daytime-camping-ban-impact-services/283-f6758134-800b-40ba-8955-11215a83ffea |
PORTLAND, Ore. — It's officially LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a month when we celebrate visibility and equality for queer communities. And even though Portland's largest annual Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade will be held in July this year, there are still plenty of other events you should know about in and around Portland.
From a bike ride, to Disney in Concert, to even a queer wine fest, no matter what you're into there's something for people of all ages to enjoy.
Pride Ride
When: June 2
Where: Director Park, 815 Southwest Park Avenue, Portland, OR
What's up: On Friday, Portland streets will come alive for the annual Pride Ride. This fun family-friendly bike ride will commemorate the late Darcelle XV and World Bicycle Day. Portland drag performer Poison Waters will be hosting the event, which will end with a dance party at the Cart Blocks food cart pod. The bike ride goes from 4-6 p.m. Friday, June 2.
Pride Paddle
When: June 3
Where: Smith & Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, 5300 North Marine Drive, Portland, OR
What's up: The Columbia Slough Watershed Council is hosting a paddling event for queer people and allies of all ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Participants can reserve a seat, or can bring their own boat. The paddling goes from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3. To register, click here.
26th All-Ages Show
When: June 4
Where: Darcelle XV Showplace, 208 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR
What's up: Portland drag icons, Poison Waters and Maria Peters Lake, join forces to host the 26th All-Ages Show. There will be two shows, one at 3 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. for anyone "ages 1-100." The shows will feature drag performances and donations will benefit the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund. For more information, click here.
Portland Lesbian Choir: Draw the Circle Wide
When: June 10-11
Where: Parkrose High School, 12003 Northeast Shaver Street, Portland, OR
What's up: The Portland Lesbian Choir invites you into their circle this month with their spring concert special, Draw the Circle Wide. The show will feature guest artist Ara Lee James. They will have two shows, Saturday, June 10, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 11, at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $15-$25. Click here to snag yours.
Pride Block Party
When: June 10
Where: West 7th Street, Vancouver, WA
What's up: Downtown Vancouver is bringing back its annual Pride Block Party. The second annual event is a family-friendly celebration that will feature crafts, live entertainment, photos and more. Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary and Queer Youth Resources Center are hosting the event and have invited dozens of community groups to participate. The block party is free and will run from 1-7 p.m.
Portland Pride Run
When: June 17
Where: Eastbank Esplanade, Southeast Salmon Street, Portland, OR
What's up: Runners, walkers and rollers are welcome to participate in the annual Portland Pride Run. The run is hosted by Portland Frontrunners and will feature special guest Poison Waters, who will be celebrating and entertaining participants. The run is open to the public, but you can register here for a fabulous medal on race day.
Disney Pride in Concert
When: June 24-25
Where: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR
What's up: Portland Gay Men's Chorus and the Oregon Symphony come together for a musical celebration of LGBTQ+ life, love, family and perseverance with Disney Pride in Concert. The concert will reimagined Disney classic songs from iconic films, classics and modern classics like Coco, amongst others. There will be two shows, one on Saturday, June 24, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 25, at 3 p.m. To secure your tickets, click here.
Queer Wine Fest
When: June 25
Where: Remy Wines, 17495 Northeast McDougall Road, Dayton, OR
What's up: Remy Wines is one of the few queer-owned wineries in Oregon. This summer Remy Wines is hosting the second annual Queer Wine Fest. Bringing together queer-owned, -made and -grown wines from across the country for an outdoor tasting and celebration. The fest will run from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. Get your tickets here.
Pride Beaverton
When: June 26
Where: Beaverton City Park, 12500 Southwest 4th Street, Beaverton, OR
What's up: The city of Beaverton is on a mission to bring joy, support and acknowledgement to the LGBTQ+ community. This is their 6th annual Pride celebration. The celebration will take place on Sunday June 25, at City Park and the Beaverton Farmer's Market parking lot.
For more LGBTQ+ Pride events coming up this month, visit Pride Portland. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/pride/pride-month-events-portland-metro-area/283-ca6453c9-9ad1-4914-b86e-4dfb8b3c4663 | 2023-06-02T18:36:59 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/pride/pride-month-events-portland-metro-area/283-ca6453c9-9ad1-4914-b86e-4dfb8b3c4663 |
Phoenix ranked 4th best city for new college graduates, Zillow says
Phoenix was ranked as the fourth-best market for new college graduates, according to a recent Zillow study.
The Valley of the Sun was able to reserve a top spot due to an abundance of job openings, cementing it as a place of opportunity for recent grads, according to Zillow. With a typical salary just north of $62,000 and a hefty price tag for rent, around $1,918, however, is not entirely ideal.
For Zillow, this is remedied by Phoenix's rather high population of those in their 20s, making the prospect of finding a roommate to split the bill with easier.
What cities were in the top 5 cities for new graduates?
As for the rest of the rankings, Colorado Springs, Colorado, took the top spot boasting relative affordability with a number of career prospects, creating a high quality of life for those seeking new opportunities.
"While the typical graduate will spend about 35% of their income on rent without roommates (which is on the more expensive end of rent burdens), strong job growth and a large population in their twenties makes Colorado Springs the highest ranked market in the country," the Zillow report states.
Spokane, Washington, came in at No. 2 due to a significantly cheaper price of rent than Seattle, with new grads usually spending around 31% of their income on shelter.
Named top dog in terms of working for U.S. insurance companies, Des Moines, Iowa, took third place with one of the lowest asking rents on the list, $1,202, while sporting strong job growth alongside it.
Rounding out the list was Buffalo, New York, due to its substantially cheaper rent than that of New York City — around $2,000 — and a decent number of job openings, but hampered by its low population of those in their 20s.
How did Zillow create the list?
The methodology used to comprise the list was rents from the Zillow Observed Rent Index, income provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, job growth data from Indeed's Hiring Lab and the share of the population aged 21-29 from the one-year American Community Survey.
"The ranking is composed of the share of income spent on the typical asking rents, the typical recent graduate income, the share of the population aged 21-29, and job growth, with the share of income spent on rent weighted most negatively, and the share of the population aged 21-29 receiving less positive weight," according to the Zillow report. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/02/phoenix-fourth-best-city-for-new-college-grads/70281349007/ | 2023-06-02T18:38:40 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/02/phoenix-fourth-best-city-for-new-college-grads/70281349007/ |
Salisbury woman sentenced to two consecutive life sentences in child sex abuse case
A Salisbury woman has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences by a Wicomico County judge for sexual abuse of a minor.
Qwenda Jones, 39, was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences, plus 45 years of incarceration. In March, Jones was convicted of two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, second degree rape, sexual offense in the second degree, four counts of sexual offense in the third degree, four counts of sexual offense in the fourth degree and four counts of assault in the second degree. Jones was sentenced by Judge James Sarbanes.
From October of 2012 to October of 2014, Jones, along with her boyfriend at the time, Orlando Hill, sexually abused a minor under their care. The victim was under the age of 10 at the time of the offenses.
Hill was previously convicted on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, sexual offense in the second degree, rape in the second degree and related offenses, and was sentenced to 75 years of incarceration.
More:Salisbury man convicted of sexual abuse of a minor 'in his care and custody'
More:Salisbury man sentenced to 75 years for sexual abuse of minor | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/06/02/salisbury-woman-sentenced-to-two-life-sentences-in-child-sex-abuse-case/70282122007/ | 2023-06-02T18:39:16 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/06/02/salisbury-woman-sentenced-to-two-life-sentences-in-child-sex-abuse-case/70282122007/ |
MANCHESTER, Pa. — Police in York County are investigating a stabbing that left a man injured outside an ice cream shop in Manchester Borough Thursday afternoon.
The preliminary investigation determined the stabbing was the result of an altercation outside Bobcat Creamery on the 100 block of South Main St., according to York County Regional Police.
The victim was stabbed in the back, police said. He refused treatment from EMS and was taken to a local hospital for treatment by his family.
A 17-year-old suspect was questioned at the scene and released, with charges pending, according to police.
The incident was isolated in nature and there is no danger to the public, police said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-county-regional-police-stabbing-investigation-manchester-borough/521-60efbb4f-5078-46ed-9501-5466903290d6 | 2023-06-02T18:41:40 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-county-regional-police-stabbing-investigation-manchester-borough/521-60efbb4f-5078-46ed-9501-5466903290d6 |
Police in New Jersey shot and killed a dog that attacked officers responding to a call about checking on some animals' welfare in Linden Friday morning, authorities say.
The 600 block of Dewitt Street in Linden was teeming with law enforcement after the attack around 11 a.m. It wasn't clear what prompted the call for a welfare check or what officers found when they arrived at the scene, but one of the dogs attacked the cops during the course of their investigation, officials said.
One officer was treated at the scene. Another was taken to a hospital for treatment, though his injuries were not believed to be serious.
The dog was killed with a single shot from one of the responding officers' service weapons.
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The case remains under investigation. The Union County Prosecutor's and New Jersey Attorney General's offices were notified of the shooting, as they are in all cases of police shootings locally, and will lead the investigation.
People who live in the area were asked to steer clear through early Friday afternoon. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/linden-nj-police-shoot-dog-on-dewitt-street-emergency/4389166/ | 2023-06-02T18:46:15 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/linden-nj-police-shoot-dog-on-dewitt-street-emergency/4389166/ |
A Barnegat Township woman was sentenced to three years in prison for forging checks belonging to her job at a marina, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said Friday.
Lisa Dowd, 52, entered a guilty plea for theft March 21. She was ordered to make restitution to the victim in the amount of $108,415, which she stole over a period of nearly four years.
An investigation by Barnegat police revealed Dowd, who was an employee in the office of the marina, forged numerous checks drawn on various bank accounts belonging to the marina from January 2018 to December 2021. Dowd made some of the forged checks payable to herself and deposited them into her personal checking account, police said. Additional checks were forged and used to pay for her utilities and personal credit card bill, police said.
Dowd turned herself in to police Nov. 23. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/barnegat-woman-sentenced-for-stealing-over-100k-through-forged-checks/article_44430bd8-016c-11ee-9fb4-a3f68c367450.html | 2023-06-02T18:49:55 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/barnegat-woman-sentenced-for-stealing-over-100k-through-forged-checks/article_44430bd8-016c-11ee-9fb4-a3f68c367450.html |
A Buena man on Thursday admitted possessing explicit images of children.
Hector Soto, 50, faces six years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of exploitive images of children and endangering the welfare of a child, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said Friday in a news release.
Soto also must register as a sex offender under Megan's Law and be subject to parole supervision for life. He will be sentenced at a later date following an evaluation at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Avenel, Middlesex County.
A search of Soto’s phone in 2019 revealed explicit photos of a victim at the age of 13 as well as photos of other juveniles. The images stem from contact Soto had with the 13-year-old in December 2014, the Prosecutor's Office said.
Franklin Township police led the initial investigation. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/buena-man-pleads-guilty-to-possessing-explicit-photos-of-children/article_82a4357a-0160-11ee-89af-dbfad049e80a.html | 2023-06-02T18:50:02 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/buena-man-pleads-guilty-to-possessing-explicit-photos-of-children/article_82a4357a-0160-11ee-89af-dbfad049e80a.html |
An Egg Harbor Township man admitted before a federal judge to laundering illegally obtained pandemic relief funds between 2020 and 2021, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.
Jeremy Earley, 41, who also has an address in Lilburn, Georgia, is said to have used fraudulent applications to receive more than $1.3 million in Paycheck Protection Program money during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Earley pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams on Thursday to engaging in a monetary transaction in criminally derived property, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a news release.
Earley could face 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. He also must forfeit to the federal government "property, real and personal, involved in the money laundering offense, and all property traceable to such property," according to a criminal complaint.
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He is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 13.
With a conspirator, Rhonda Thomas, of Sicklerville, Camden County, Earley submitted fraudulent applications to obtain the aid intended to help small businesses retain employees and cover expenses during pandemic shutdowns, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
Thomas submitted applications for PPP loans for two companies owned by Earley, according to the criminal complaint. Thomas said two companies Earley owned, D2R Agency LLC and More Life Records LLC, held dozens of employees, carrying monthly payrolls of $145,000 and $382,400. The applications also contained forged tax forms, according to the complaint.
Prosecutors say Earley's businesses employed no one other than himself and paid no wages.
After receiving the loans, Earley wrote Thomas checks worth about $400,000 as payment for partaking in the scheme.
Thomas previously pleaded guilty to bank fraud conspiracy and money laundering and was sentenced to five years in prison. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/egg-harbor-township-man-pleads-guilty-to-defrauding-pandemic-relief-program/article_4b469558-015d-11ee-92fe-eb70ed7b4473.html | 2023-06-02T18:50:08 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/egg-harbor-township-man-pleads-guilty-to-defrauding-pandemic-relief-program/article_4b469558-015d-11ee-92fe-eb70ed7b4473.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — Mayor Marty Small Sr. is not on the ballot this year, but someone has dragged out his campaign signs from a previous year and put them up around the city, he said this week, in an effort to confuse voters.
"The opposition is finding old Marty Small for Mayor signs that say 'Column B,' giving the perception the mayor is supporting Column B (in this election)," Small said.
He isn't.
The candidates he supports this year are running in Row A, the row of candidates endorsed by the Atlantic County Democratic Committee.
Small has found the signs all around the city, he said. While he doesn't know exactly who is doing it, he suspects it's someone supporting Democrats who oppose his administration.
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"This election is crazy. I have never seen anything like this," Small said. "Why in hell would those signs be out?"
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Recently Democrats who are critics of Small and his administration gained control of City Council, after 4th Ward Councilman MD Hossain Morshed changed alliances and began voting with the opposition, including 2nd Ward Councilwoman LaToya Dunston.
Morshed and Dunston are up for reelection this year, and the city and county Democratic committees are not supporting them. So they are running off the county line, which is Row A.
Morshed got the city committee's support until he was charged in March by the U.S. Attorney’s Office with falsifying voter registrations, making false statements to the FBI about interactions with prospective voters and submitting false unemployment benefits claims with the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Dunston, who has been a critic of Small for years and has filed a lawsuit alleging he and several council people have conspired against her, is running in Row B in her ward, and Morshed in Row D in his ward. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/someone-is-putting-up-old-small-campaign-signs-in-atlantic-city-confusing-voters/article_47982d5c-0155-11ee-8c19-8b260b7a234e.html | 2023-06-02T18:50:14 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/someone-is-putting-up-old-small-campaign-signs-in-atlantic-city-confusing-voters/article_47982d5c-0155-11ee-8c19-8b260b7a234e.html |
Mike Trout, 31, a 2009 Millville High School graduate, is a center fielder with the Los Angeles Angels and was the 2014, 2016 and 2019 American League MVP.
Wednesday: Batting second and playing center field, he went 1 for 3, including a two-run homer in the top of the first inning, in a 12-5 win over the White Sox in the series finale. He also scored another run.
Thursday: Went 0 for 3 and walked twice in a 5-2 loss at Houston. He batted second and played center field.
Friday: Left-hander Framber Valdez (5-4, 2.38) is scheduled to start the 8:10 p.m. game for the Astros. Trout is hitting .125 (2 for 16) with no home runs or RBIs against him. Valdez has walked him four times and struck him out eight times.
Stats: Trout is hitting .274 (57 for 208) with 13 home runs, 31 RBIs and 36 runs scored in 54 games. He has walked 26 times and struck out 65 times. His on-base percentage is .369, his OPS .883. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-angels-lose-series-opener-at-houston/article_cf8be3d6-0162-11ee-877f-23df8e7b35a4.html | 2023-06-02T18:50:33 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-angels-lose-series-opener-at-houston/article_cf8be3d6-0162-11ee-877f-23df8e7b35a4.html |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — May Lee was a superstar for the state of California.
What made her a star is that she worked for the state since World War II was raging. We’re sad to report that she passed away at the end of May at the age of 102, about a month short of her 103rd birthday.
Lee started with the Department of Finance as an accountant in 1943 and then moved to the Department of General Services when it was created in 1963.
What was most aMAYzing about Lee is that when she decided to retire in 1990, that wasn’t the end of her working for the state. She decided to keep coming in as a retired annuitant.
In 2018 I asked May for her perspective on such a long run.
"I enjoy all these years and I still enjoy coming to work. I come four days a week and drive to work every morning and I enjoy people," Lee said.
A co-worker at the time, Ann Marie Santana, said Lee is the department's go-to person for any questions about data and numbers.
“When we don’t know how to solve an issue, we go to May. She basically finds lost money from 40 years ago," Santana said.
May kept working for the state until last year, her mind, still razor sharp.
May passed away on May 26, a little after 3 p.m. to be precise, and we wanted to be precise because that’s how Lee was.
Numbers are always important and this number will likely never be broken. May Lee worked for the State of California for 79 years.
Thank you, May, for making sure the numbers were always balanced.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/may-lee-longest-california-state-employee-dies/103-2472aa1c-730c-4bce-98c7-a014fc605239 | 2023-06-02T18:50:39 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/may-lee-longest-california-state-employee-dies/103-2472aa1c-730c-4bce-98c7-a014fc605239 |
Pedestrian killed by bus while crossing downtown Detroit street
Detroit — Investigators are poring over multiple video sources to determine the circumstances involving the death of a woman who was hit by a bus while crossing a downtown street Friday morning, police said.
The incident happened at 7:39 a.m. at the corner of Congress and Griswold, Detroit Police Deputy Chief Tiffany Stewart said. She said there weren't many details immediately available about the investigation that's being handled by DPD's Fatal Squad. She said police had identified the victim but released no further information about her because the family hadn't yet been notified.
The woman was walking westbound on Congress and was hit while on the crosswalk at Griswold, Stewart said. The bus driver had been traveling west on Congress, and struck the woman while making a left turn to head south on Griswold, the deputy chief said.
"The bus driver is traumatized," Stewart said. "This was a very tragic situation. Nobody expected it. ... It's really hard to have to deal with, and certainly, we give our condolences to the victim's family."
When asked whether the pedestrian didn't see the bus, Stewart replied: "I can't speak to any of that, about who saw what. We have somebody that's fatally injured so somebody didn't see someone."
DDOT officials said Friday they were preparing a statement about the incident.
As police investigate the fatality, they have multiple video sources to study, Stewart said.
"We have our Fatal Squad investigators on the scene, and they'll be pulling all the camera assets in the various buildings and businesses around here to make our determination as to what happened. There were not any eyewitnesses, although there was one person on the bus."
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Detroit neighborhood aims to raise funds to create mini-park, latest in a series
Detroit's Northwest Goldberg neighborhood is looking at transforming a corner lot into greenspace and a mini-park but needs some help with the financial part of the equation.
They are hoping to crowdfund the cost and need volunteer support.
The neighborhood's local nonprofit NW Goldberg Cares wants to launch the "McGraw Mini-Park," a public community space that fits in half of a city lot.
Daniel A. Washington, born and raised in the neighborhood, founded the organization in 2017. The McGraw mini-park is the sixth park NW Goldberg Cares has constructed as part of its "20 by '25 initiative," 20 public greenspaces in one of the city's oldest historically Black neighborhoods by the end of 2025.
"Our neighbors have requested to have more spaces closer to their homes where they can sit, relax and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, right next door," Washington said. "This park will create a safe, beautiful, uplifting green space that will spread positivity for years to come."
But it takes a village.
If the crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $11,000 by July 7, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. will match the grant with money from MEDC's Public Spaces Community Places program. The crowdfunding campaign is being offered through a Michigan-based online platform Patronicity. Since its launch on May 22, the campaign has raised more than $3,200.
"The goal is to show that public spaces can create interest in an organic way that isn't typically realized in areas of heavy disinvestment," Washington said. "We see public spaces as a means of healing, encouraging unity and bringing value to existing and incoming residents."
The pocket park will be 2,200 square feet at 16th Street and McGraw. The nonprofit plans to work with international artist Matthew Hoffman to create a life size climbable work of art that will be created directly from resident input. The funding will be used for a walking path; benches and seating; fencing; plants and other greenery; and artwork celebrating the community.
Organizers anticipate hosting wellness and relaxation programs in the space including Wellness Wednesdays, meditation workshops, stretching for senior citizens and yoga classes.
The population of Northwest Goldberg is about 2,000, according to the nonprofit. NW Goldberg is home to Motown Museum, Henry Ford Health System Main Campus and Cardinal Health.
Public Spaces Community Places is a collaborative effort of the MEDC, the Michigan Municipal League and Patronicity. Local residents can use crowdfunding for development of strategic projects in their communities and be backed with a matching grant from MEDC. Nonprofits and other business entities can apply at https://patronicity.com/puremichigan.
As of April, MEDC has provided $11.4 million in matching grants. Since the launch of the program, 343 projects have been successful in reaching their goal, with more than $13 million raised from 65,483 individual donors.
For volunteer opportunities, follow NW Goldberg Cares on Facebook and Instagram.
Communities have a 97% success rate and in earning matching funds, said Paula Holtz, MEDC regional prosperity managing director.
"The Michigan Municipal League is a firm supporter of placemaking projects happening around our state,” said Dan Gilmartin, CEO and executive director of the league. “This project will help transform the NW Goldberg neighborhood and improve the human experience for all who will interact with it. This is what placemaking is all about.”
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Local community college hosts HBCU day to connect with students, transition to universities
More than 400 high school students transcended on Washtenaw Community College Friday for its first ever Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day, an effort to guarantee admission into partner schools, create access to in-state tuition and provide scholarships for high school students throughout the county.
The students were invited as part of the Ann Arbor school's HBCU Pathway, a program designed to help students transition from high school to an HBCU upon completion of their associate degree at WCC, according to school's website.
Activities included tours of the WCC campus and panel discussions featuring representatives of HBCU partner institutions: Alabama State University, Tuskegee University, Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University and Southern University - New Orleans.
Events were sponsored by a grant from Washtenaw County, the school said.
An HBCU, defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965, is a historically Black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans, and is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary of Education, according to the Department of Education.
HBCUs offer all students, regardless of race, an opportunity to develop their skills and talents to serve domestically and internationally in professions as entrepreneurs and in the public and private sectors, the Education Department said.
In September 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to advance educational equity, excellence and economic opportunity through historically black colleges and universities.
"It is the policy of my Administration to advance educational equity, excellence and economic opportunity in partnership with HBCUs, and to ensure that these vital institutions of higher learning have the resources and support to continue to thrive for generations to come," Biden said.
Recent high school graduates and students from other school districts were invited, along with families and community members who were invited to join in the festivities from 1-2 p.m. Friday.
More information on the even can be found here.
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Woman's body found in Highland Park motel room
Michigan State Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found early Friday in a Highland Park motel room, officials said.
Detectives with the state police were called at about 1:30 a.m. Friday by the Highland Park Police Department to investigate a homicide.
Highland Park police officers said they received a 911 call about a body found in a room at a motel located in the 16000 block of Woodward Avenue near McNichols Road. The caller told police he saw the room's door open and a woman inside it.
Medics were called and pronounced the woman deceased.
State police said the woman is 34 years old and are treating her death as a homicide. They also said detectives have not yet determined a motive for her killing.
Anyone with information about the woman or the homicide should call Michigan State Police at 1 (855) MICH-TIP or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1 (800) SPEAK-UP.
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Not so long ago, vegans and veganism were more likely to be the butt of a joke than a topic of serious discussion. Animal products were considered so essential to a healthy American diet that cutting out or even limiting meat or eggs was thought of as ludicrous or fringe. However, recent data shows Americans are thinking more positively about plant-based diets, and many are choosing to embrace vegan lifestyles in a myriad of ways.
People choose to go vegan for various reasons. Still, in general terms, personal health, animal welfare, and mitigating the meat industry's impact on the environment are the top motivators for the vegan-curious.
So what forces have changed these reasons from marginal to mainstream?
For starters, Americans are showing a growing interest in learning where their food comes from. Increased demand for information about food provenance—its origins and detailed understanding of its processing and production—has increased awareness about some of the unfortunate and controversial realities of meat production. Documentaries such as "Food, Inc.," "Fed Up" and "Hungry for Change" have exposed many practices within the food industry—from evidence of animal cruelty to lax hygiene standards that have caused food recalls due to the threat of disease or infection—that growing numbers of consumers find unacceptable.
Furthermore, the rise of social media has allowed vegan influencers, professional athletes, and celebrities to destigmatize and share the benefits of plant-based diets and lifestyles. As the narrative around food production has evolved, many Americans are seeing veganism and plant-based lifestyles as more aligned with their values. Such changing attitudes are directly affecting not only lifestyle choices and health but economic factors as well. And with some food industry analysts voicing concerns that meat is not sustainable, the value of plant-based alternatives continues to grow in the public consciousness.
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AUGUSTA -- Maine and 41 other states have negotiated a nationwide $102.5 million settlement with the maker of Suboxone.
Suboxone is a drug used to treat opioid use disorder.
Maine will receive approximately $3 million from the settlement.
In 2016 the states filed a complaint against Indivior Inc. which makes the drug.
It alleged the company used illegal means to switch the Suboxone market from tablets to film while attempting to destroy the market for tablets, in order to preserve its drug monopoly.
The trial had been set for this September.
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey said "Manipulating the market for a life- saving drug needed by vulnerable citizens in order to increase company profits is unconscionable. We hope that this lawsuit shows drug manufacturers that we are watching and we will not tolerate conduct that violates our antitrust laws ." | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/maines-attorney-general-announces-settlement-with-maker-of-suboxone/article_a67157ae-0169-11ee-991b-83b314490294.html | 2023-06-02T19:01:19 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/maines-attorney-general-announces-settlement-with-maker-of-suboxone/article_a67157ae-0169-11ee-991b-83b314490294.html |
AUGUSTA -- Maine’s chickadee and pine cone license plates are poised to fly away.
They'll be replaced by a retro design inspired by the state’s original flag, which has seen a surge in popularity in recent years.
The license plate design borrows from the original flag from Maine’s statehood.
It's a simple design featuring a blue north star and a stylized green pine tree.
The Legislature’s Transportation Committee voted unanimously Thursday to replace all of the state’s aging license plates between 2025 and 2026.
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BLOOMINGTON — A 50-year-old Bloomington man is charged with possessing methamphetamine and a stolen vehicle.
Larry L. Plump appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing before Judge Scott Black, who found probable cause for his arrest.
Assistant State's Attorney's Aaron Merriman told the court that police found Plump driving a Honda with no registration tags at 3 a.m. Wednesday. He said police tried pulling him over but Plump refused to stop, adding that he drove into the wrong lane as well.
Merriman said officers later found the vehicle abandoned near Martin Luther King Drive and West Market Street in Bloomington, and they saw Plump hiding in a wooded area nearby. He said the Honda was stolen from two Normal residents.
During Plump's arrest, Merriman said officers found on his person a pipe that field-tested positive for methamphetamine.
Plump is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of meth, a Class 3 felony; and misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers also ticketed him for driving while license suspended, reckless driving, driving the wrong way, having no rear registration and for two counts of improper lane usage.
Black set his bond at $50,000 with 10% to apply for release. He also ordered him to not consume or possess alcohol or any illegal substances.
Plump's arraignment hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m. June 16.
A booking photo was not immediately available.
The 10 most stolen cars in America
Intro
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With the national car theft rate at a near-fifty-year low, car owners may not always take theft statistics into account when choosing a new or pre-owned vehicle. But the fact is, despite declining rates of theft, some cars are stolen much more than others.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) attributes the decreasing rates of theft to the sophistication and optimization of anti-theft technology and more refined security systems, especially among newer models. But with a car stolen every forty seconds last year, it’s safe to say that as long as there are cars on the road—whether or not they boast the latest anti-theft features—there will be car theft, too.
To help consumers make smarter choices at the dealership and on the road, the data scientists at Insurify have compiled the NICB’s latest “Hot Wheels” data, which profiles the vehicle makes and models most stolen in the year 2017. They also took the analysis on step further by calculating the theft rate of these models based on the approximate number of each car on the road today. The latest models of each of these vehicles boast state-of-the-art security features, but older models may be lacking in this anti-theft technology. Furthermore, the biggest threat to car security is nothing more than driver complacency. Preventing auto theft can often be as easy as remembering to lock your car doors. As such, Insurify’s data scientists have also provided recommendations on how to best protect unattended cars from theft.
Insights
- Pickups are often pilfered. Full-size pickups are among the most coveted vehicles among car thieves. Models across four car brands (Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, and GMC) are popular choices for car thieves. According to Insurify’s proprietary calculations, Chevrolet and GMC pickups have the highest rates of theft per model on this list.
- A select few. Very few car models are the number one most stolen car for a given U.S. state, and very few models account for a large share of car thefts. In fact, the top four most stolen models accounted for 28 percent of all car thefts in 2017.
- A warped timeline? NICB reports which model year was the most stolen in 2017 for each top-ranked vehicle. Some late-90s models still on the road are more susceptible to theft because they lack proper anti-theft technology. However, car models from the 2000s and even 2016-17 dominate this list. The mix of both old and new models among these filched four-wheelers might suggest that anti-theft tech is not always sufficient.
- Don’t forget Dodge. Not listed below is the Dodge Caravan, which was 2017’s most stolen car in the states of Wisconsin and Illinois, but not featured in the top 10 most stolen nationally.
Methodology
The data scientists at Insurify, an insurance quote comparison website, compiled data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s 2017 Hot Wheels study, which reports and ranks the car models most susceptible to vehicle theft in the year 2017. Data on number of thefts, which year of each model was most stolen in 2017, and the most stolen cars in each U.S. state are all included in the NICB report.
Theft rates per 1,000 cars were calculated based on the approximate proportion of each model as a share of the 264 million cars on the road today (a recent estimate provided by IHS Markit). These proportions were determined based on the prevalence of each car model in Insurify’s proprietary database of over 1.5 million insurance applications. The theft rates reported here represent a ratio of stolen cars in 2018 as a share of the approximate total number of that model on the road per 1,000 cars; for instance, roughly 2 out of every 1,000 Chevrolet Impalas on the road was stolen in 2017.
10. Chevrolet Impala
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- Number of thefts: 9,487
- Model year most stolen: 2008
- Theft rate: 2 per 1,000 vehicles
9. GMC Pickup (Full Size)
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- Number of thefts: 10,865
- Model year most stolen: 2017
- Theft rate: 10 per 1,000 vehicles
8. Dodge Pickup (Full Size)
Credit: Shutterstock / Ritu Manoj Jethani
- Number of thefts: 12,004
- Model year most stolen: 2001
- Theft rate: 4 per 1,000 vehicles
7. Toyota Corolla
Credit: Shutterstock / Roman Korotkov
- Number of thefts: 12,337
- Model year most stolen: 2016
- Theft rate: 2 per 1,000 vehicles
6. Nissan Altima
Credit: Shutterstock / Ritu Manoj Jethani
- Number of thefts: 13,358
- Model year most stolen: 2016
- Theft rate: 2 per 1,000 vehicles
5. Toyota Camry
Credit: Shutterstock / Ritu Manoj Jethani
- Number of thefts: 17,278
- Model year most stolen: 2017
- Theft rate: 2 per 1,000 vehicles
4. Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size)
Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Sjoerd95
- Number of thefts: 30,058
- Model year most stolen: 2004
- Theft rate: 11 per 1,000 vehicles
3. Ford Pickup (Full Size)
Credit: Shutterstock / Darren Brode
- Number of thefts: 35,105
- Model year most stolen: 2006
- Theft rate: 7 per 1,000 vehicles
2. Honda Accord
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- Number of thefts: 43,764
- Model year most stolen: 1997
- Theft rate: 5 per 1,000 vehicles
1. Honda Civic
Credit: Shutterstock / betto rodrigues
- Number of thefts: 45,062
- Model year most stolen: 1998
- Theft rate: 6 per 1,000 vehicles
Preventing Auto Theft
Preventing auto theft
- Secure your car. Don’t leave your vehicle running or unlocked—not even on an unseasonably warm or cold day, or before a quick stop at the convenience store. Keep your keys on you at all times, and be wary of keeping spare car keys in easily uncovered places. Be sure to roll up your windows all the way before turning off your ignition.
- Warning devices. NICB recommends that the next most rigorous layer of safety is the use of warning devices, like aftermarket alarms, steering column collars, brake locks, and wheel locks. Whether audible or visible, features like these indicate to prospective robbers that your vehicle is secure.
- Immobilizing devices. Many cars are equipped with sophisticated safety features that prevent would-be thieves from hot-wiring cars or bypassing ignition. These include smart keys, fuse cut-offs, and kill switches: knowledge of your car’s capabilities is a vital element of car ownership. Just because you’ve invested in a newer model or high-tech hot rod doesn’t mean you’re impervious to theft.
- Tracking. Having some form of vehicle recovery system could be the difference between an irrevocable theft and a successful trackdown of your stolen auto. GPS or other wireless tracking systems allow remote systems to alert owners and track vehicle movement. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bloomington-man-charged-with-possessing-meth-stolen-vehicle/article_7b187dbe-00c7-11ee-9223-87fb86cecfbb.html | 2023-06-02T19:01:33 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bloomington-man-charged-with-possessing-meth-stolen-vehicle/article_7b187dbe-00c7-11ee-9223-87fb86cecfbb.html |
Appalachian Power is warning recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville damns to be aware of water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers, as they could rise rapidly starting Friday and continue to fluctuate throughout the weekend.
Below Claytor Dam, water levels could increase up to two feet in a matter of minutes, and water levels below Leesville Dam could increase as much as eight feet over a seven-hour period.
Those who plan to be on the rivers should monitor AEP’s website and the Smith Mountain and Claytor Facebook pages for additional information. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/02/appalachian-power-issues-warning-about-water-levels-downstream-of-claytor-leesville-dams/ | 2023-06-02T19:07:20 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/02/appalachian-power-issues-warning-about-water-levels-downstream-of-claytor-leesville-dams/ |
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SALLISAW, Okla. — A Sallisaw woman was sentenced to 36 months in prison for Arson in Indian Country according to a press release.
In addition to the sentencing, 35-year-old Felicia Nicholl Barger of Sallisaw was ordered to pay $7,500 in restitution, the release said.
Bargar pleaded guilty on May 6, to "willfully and maliciously setting fire to and burning a dwelling," after an investigation concluded she "set fire to a trailer house she was renting after receiving an eviction notice" in October 2020.
According to the United State Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the case was prosecuted because by them the defendant is a tribe member and the crimes occurred within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation Reservation.
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ARKANSAS, USA — Storm Nolan's cultivation license was renewed by Medical Marijuana Commission (MMC) after it was revoked by a judge in 2022 for his company River Valley Relief, Scott Hardin with the Department of Finance and Administration confirmed.
A Pulaski County Circuit Court judge originally said in a ruling that the license was initially granted on the basis of a "fatally flawed application", records show.
Hardin confirmed that the MMC "did vote to renew the permit for River Valley Production," adding that the "application was complete and verified by ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) and should be renewed as a result."
This renewal applies to all River Valley's permitted facilities which consist of "eight cultivators, 38 dispensaries and six processors."
The approval also allowed The Greenery to move its dispensary from 4520 Phoenix Avenue to 4410 Phoneix Avenue.
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Former Phoenix Police Captain Carroll Cooley has died at 87 years old as a result of his COPD, according to his widow, Glee Cooley.
Carroll is known nationally as the arresting detective of Ernesto Miranda in 1963, an arrest that would lead to the landmark Miranda v. Arizona Supreme Court case that established Miranda Rights nationwide.
Miranda was arrested during a sexual assault investigation, during which he allegedly completed a handwritten confession after Cooley told him the lineup didn't go well. Miranda's attorneys would later appeal that he was not informed of the right to remain silent or right to an attorney before writting the confession, an appeal which would make its way to the nation's highest court.
Glee, married to Carroll for 58 years, will always remember a different case when thinking of Carroll. Before the Miranda case, Carroll was shot in the face while pursuing an armed robbery suspect and had to get facial treatment done. Glee just so happened to be working for the doctor that Carroll was a patient of.
Glee said it was still love at first sight, even with a gunshot wound to the face.
"He walked in that door and, I'm telling you, he was just a handsome man, big and tall, worked out," Glee said. "People would look at him and ask 'Was he in Hollywood'? No, but he should have been."
After retiring from the force, Carroll devoted his time to sharing the history of the landmark case. He made numerous appearences on videos, broadcasts and podcasts speaking about the arrest, including helping create an exhibit dedicated to the case at the Phoenix Police Museum.
"He's the last one ... There's no one else after him that knows this story," Glee said. "He was always really smart, really dedicated, and a heck of an officer."
Carroll's memorial is scheduled for June 15 at Hansen Mortuary in Scottsdale. The viewing is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the service follows.
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BALTIMORE — A high school student was sentenced to 65 years behind bars for murdering the husband of a Baltimore Police captain.
In February a City jury convicted Sahiou Kargbo, 19, for the January 2022 shooting death of James Blue 3rd.
Although Kargbo was acquitted of first-degree murder, he was found guilty of second-degree.
According to charging documents Kargbo had attended class at Mervo right before the killing.
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Police said Kargbo was seen in surveillance footage fleeing the crime scene in a white Hyundai Tucson.
The stolen getaway car was found abandoned one day later on Cliftmont Avenue.
Prior to Blue's murder, Kargbo was already wanted for a robbery in Baltimore County.
MORE: City teen was already wanted by police when he allegedly murdered a man
Police planned to execute a search and seizure warrant at his home on the day of the shooting, but a scheduling conflict pushed back the date.
One day following Blue's death, detectives moved in and arrested Kargbo. Inside his home investigators found two guns, one which was used to kill Blue.
“Today's sentence sends a clear and resounding message that in Baltimore, we value each and every life in our city and take it seriously when we lose a life to inconceivable violence," said City State's Attorney Ivan Bates. "My thoughts and prayers continue to be with Mr. Blue's family as they navigate the grieving process of losing their loved one. I hope that the justice delivered today offers some measure of closure for them and the community." | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-high-school-student-sentenced-to-65-years-for-murder-of-police-captains-husband | 2023-06-02T19:24:42 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-high-school-student-sentenced-to-65-years-for-murder-of-police-captains-husband |
SALISBURY, Md. — There's an ongoing controversy in Wicomico County where the public school system is being accused of allowing students access to "obscene and sexually explicit" books.
A petition to have the books removed was recently started by the Delmarva Parent Teacher Coalition.
The group alleges the Board of Education and County Superintendent have ignored concerns raised by parents.
"This is not an issue of censorship and book banning, but the violation of existing school policy, state, federal, and Constitutional laws that define the boundaries of appropriateness," the petition states.
Wicomico County Executive and former school teacher, Julie Giordano, has since weighed in on the allegations.
"I want to make it known that I do not support the use of obscene materials anywhere in our schools," Giordano wrote in a letter addressed to County citizens. "I do not want them used in the classroom, whether holistically or in literature circles, nor do I want them housed in school or classroom libraries."
Giordano added there's already a process in place for concerned parents wishing to address the issue.
First they can contact the teacher requesting their child be given alternative assignments with different reading materials.
In the case a parent wants a book removed entirely, Giordano urged them to get in touch with the school principal so they can review the content.
If still not satisfied, the parent is always welcome to appeal to the school's superintendent, before taking the issue before the County Board of Education.
According to their Curriculum, Instructional, and Media Materials Policy, the Wicomico County Board of Education (WCBOE) states this on their website.
"It is the policy of WCBOE to provide for its students a comprehensive selection of materials which support curricular goals and objectives and reflect the needs, varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the diverse student population it serves. These materials should also support the mission, vision, educational philosophy, beliefs, and values endorsed by WCBOE."
To read more about the school system's selection and review process for instructional materials and media resources, click here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/controversy-in-wicomico-county-over-obscene-explicit-books-in-schools | 2023-06-02T19:24:48 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/controversy-in-wicomico-county-over-obscene-explicit-books-in-schools |
BALTIMORE — A former Baltimore Police officer is planning to sue two other officers he says are responsible for his failed indictment.
Federal prosecutors initially charged Ethan Glover back in April 2021, alleging he stole $10,000 from a multi-million dollar drug bust in 2016.
Glover was ultimately acquitted of all charges in January.
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Now Glover claims two detectives "used knowingly false and/or intentionally misleading information" to search his home which led to "bogus charges" being filed.
As result Glover, whose now retired, says he's suffered "severe emotional distress and mental anguish" along with loss of income and temporary custody of his children.
The pending lawsuit aims to monetarily recover those damages. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/former-bpd-officer-plans-to-sue-detectives-he-claims-used-false-information-to-file-bogus-charges | 2023-06-02T19:24:54 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/former-bpd-officer-plans-to-sue-detectives-he-claims-used-false-information-to-file-bogus-charges |
BALTIMORE — This makes the third time that the U.S. Marshals Service has taken the lead in Operation Washout—-directing a multi-agency blitz targeting violent fugitives.
“There’s nothing we can’t accomplish when we all work together,” said U.S. Marshal Johnny L. Hughes.
And it appears the third time was a charm.
“17 homicide arrests, 16 attempted murder arrests, 19 robbery arrests and 19 first degree assault arrests,” said Baltimore Police Comm. Michael Harrison.
Of the 95 suspects arrested, six are confirmed gang members, and the month-long operation also netted 10 firearms, a variety of drugs and cash, but make no mistake about it, the suspects are the prize.
“We are really focused on those actors that are committing the really violent crimes so we can make the community safer and so we focus on the worst of the worst,” said Task Force Commander Donald Snider.
“I can’t give you the specific gang or specific neighborhood,” added Harrison, “but I can say that individuals who committed crimes in Baltimore that were arrested were individuals who committed heinous, violent acts.”
While short on specifics, U.S. Attorney Erek Barron, who ordered the operation, says it sends a strong message that if you do something wrong, you will be held accountable.
“I know we have a long way to go, the murder rate in Baltimore in particular is unacceptable, but we have made significant strides this year,” said Barron, “We’re on the right track.” | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/operation-washout-u-s-marshals-lead-in-arrests-of-95-violent-fugitives | 2023-06-02T19:25:00 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/operation-washout-u-s-marshals-lead-in-arrests-of-95-violent-fugitives |
SYKESVILLE, Md. — A local artist has painted a Carroll County town red - and yellow, blue, green, and all the other colors of the rainbow.
Sykesville, on the edge of Howard County off of Route 32, is bursting with pride as Pride Month begins nationwide.
Downtown storefronts were painted with rainbows, inspiring messages and other celebrations of LGBTQIA+ pride. It was all done by the artist CreativLEI. Sykesville is also holding its third annual Pride Day celebration, with a variety of activities.
A post about the storefronts is getting lots of love on Facebook.
The Pride Day events include a storytime event with local drag queen Naomi Ratchet, a pride walk, yoga, a pub crawl, DJ, scavenger hunt and more.
It's one of many Pride events happening throughout the Baltimore region. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/sykesville-storefronts-painted-with-pride-thanks-to-local-artist | 2023-06-02T19:25:06 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/sykesville-storefronts-painted-with-pride-thanks-to-local-artist |
Two arrests made in threats to public schools in Somerset County
The Somerset County Sheriff's Office made a pair of arrests Thursday in response to social media posts threatening violence in public schools in its jurisdiction.
Shakira Cephus, 28, of Princess Anne was charged with: threat of mass violence, conspiracy to commit assault, illegal possession of regulated firearm, illegal possession of ammo by a prohibited person and contributing to the condition of a child and disorderly conduct.
Rontari Malik Warren, 29, also of Princess Anne, was charged with threat of mass violence and illegal possession of a firearm and ammo by a prohibited person.
The arrests were made following a number of Somerset Country public school students notifying teachers and school resource officers about threats being made. As a result of the ensuing investigation, the sheriff's Criminal Investigation Division obtained arrest warrants for the individuals.
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Exposing coastal secrets: Bathroom pavilions, beer hopping and pet preferences
As reported by a colleague of mine, one of the numerous travel websites recently tried to identify “America’s Favorite 100 Secret Beaches”.
Of note was the inclusion of two in Coastal Delaware: Slaughter Beach, ranked at #83, and Broadkill Beach, which rounded (or bottomed) out the survey at #100.
These results show our relative national prominence, but also raise the question of whether there are other regional secrets of which we are unaware.
I’m cognizant that we have become a litigious society, i.e., we sue each other for reasons that used to be settled by a simple duel. So, I consulted my attorney at the local law firm of Dewey, Cheatem & Howe to be sure that I would not be liable if I revealed some of these secrets. She assured me that would not be the case, so here goes:
In Dagsboro, home to the Delaware Botanical Gardens, the leadership and staff have discovered the secret of where “to go” when you are out-of-doors, (or walls, for that matter).
SEA Studio Architects, a particularly apt name for a Bethany Beach company, have designed a ‘bathroom pavilion” on the DBG property, even though one could question how close Dagsboro is to the sea.
This is not just any bathroom, but an award-winning one that features an environmentally sensitive, state-of-the-art design, including natural cedar cladding, floating, stainless steel vanities and floor-to-ceiling windows in the wash-sink area that look out on a woodland area. Talk about relieving oneself in style.
Admittedly, not every public garden, park or forest is endowed with a bathroom pavilion. But, judging from attendance at the burgeoning Delaware Botanical Gardens, “if you build it, they will come.”
Are you a dog person or a cat person?
Moving from the wild to the domesticated, a national media and marketing company purportedly has found that our national pet preferences are, like so many other aspects of contemporary life, split 50-50. Or, more specifically, the residents of 25 states favor dogs and 25 favor cats, with Delaware in the latter category.
While I would not go so far as to say that this revelation is catastrophic (and I use that word advisedly), or that it was formerly a state secret, it is rather surprising given the attention we in the coastal region give to canines.
We have multiple dog parks, but precious few cat walks. A Salty Paws Doggy Ice Cream Bar & Bakery, which features exactly what its name implies, recently opened in Rehoboth, but, alas, there is no corresponding cat café nearby.
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Plus, we celebrate our doggy friends with events such as Dewey’s Golden Jubilee, golden as in retriever, and Greyhounds Reach the Beach, the beach in question being Rehoboth.
In truth, the research results cited above may be a tad dogmatic. After all, questionable pronouncements by media companies have come under fire of late.
Have you heard of Delaware's mysterious artificial reefs?
Of course, there are secrets, and then there are sea-crets.
Among those seacrets is the exact location and nature of each of the 14 artificial reefs beneath the surface of Delawarean waters. Unlike the submerged island nation of Atlantis, with whom the reefs share the ocean, the latter are real, populated and growing.
Until recently, the placement, size, and composition (be that rocks, retired ferry boats, decommissioned military ships and/or New York City subway cars) of each reef have been known only to a small number of fisherfolk and the sea creatures that call them home. Neither seem particularly anxious to share their GPS (Good Place in the Sea) knowledge.
With that in mind, we welcome the recent publication of the updated and detailed Delaware Artificial Reef Guide.
Possessing a copy of the guide will minimize the chances of a yellow submarine accidentally crashing into one of the reefs and spilling beetles all over the ocean floor.
One 'secret' we know: 'Continual hopping' at Dogfish Head
Returning to land-based matters, the exact formula for Coca-Cola syrup has been a closely guarded trade secret since 1891. Similarly, the formulas (or formulae for the more erudite grammarians among us) for Dogfish Head‘s numerous libations are not publicly available, even at the august Milton Public Library.
What is known, however, are the origins and nature of “continual hopping,” the signature brewing process used to create Dogfish Head’s IPA offerings.
According to company lore, a young Sam Calagione placed a metallic Electric Football game board, which vibrates when turned “on,” over a brew kettle and was thereby able to introduce hops at a consistent rate for a specified duration. And voila! — the eventual emergence of DFH’s 60-minute, 90-minute, and, if you have the time, 120-minute IPAs.
Incidentally, the process of continual hopping has nothing to do with hopscotch, although I am sure that brew master Sam would have no objection to trying his hand (or paddle) at creating a Scotch-infused IPA. It would be, in the lingo of the Dogfish Head brewery, the epitome of off-centeredness.
Mike Berger is a freelance writer and retired university administrator with a home in Lewes. Contact him atedadvice@comcast.net.
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The wild and stormy night that flung schooner Red Wing on to the shore
“The night (of October 22, 1891) was a wild one,” according to the official report of the tragedy, “and the wind, which had suddenly come out from the northeast, at about 3 p.m. back to the north-northwest; the weather turned cold and quite thick, and there was a heavy sea running.”
In the midst of the sudden change in the weather around Cape Henlopen, John Johnson, the master of the schooner Red Wing struggled to maintain control of his small fishing vessel.
Built on the eve of the Civil War, the three-decades-old Red Wing was one of scores of small sailing vessels that fished the waters near the mouth of the Delaware Bay. By 1891, most new large vessels were steam-powered, which enabled them to cruise against the wind.
In good weather, the Red Wing was able to operate efficiently, but when the weather turned stormy, the schooner was at the mercy of the winds. In October 1891, however, the other vessels were either able to sail clear of the storm or were able to find a safe harbor behind the Delaware Breakwater.
Aboard the Red Wing, John Johnson misread the speed and severity of the storm, and the fishing schooner was unable to reach the protected waters behind the breakwater. On Oct. 24, 1891, the Wilmington Evening Journal reported, “During the storm on Thursday night, the wind blew with unheard of fury, and it is believed that the Red Wing became unmanageable.”
After the Civil War, a series of life saving stations were built along the Delaware coast to assist sailors in distress, and the Red Wing appeared in good shape as it ran past the Cape Henlopen Life-Saving Station. A few minutes later, a surfman from the Rehoboth Beach Life-Saving Station spotted the Red Wing sailing close to the beach.
The surfman immediately lit a Coston flare and held it high over his head. Standing beneath the brilliant light of the flare, the surfman watched to see if the schooner heeded his signal to move away from the shore. The Red Wing made no apparent change in its course, but continued southward.
By this time, the surfmen from the Indian River Life-Saving Station were making their patrols. According to the annual report, “To do this in the face of the gale and flying sand and rain was a hard and tedious task, as the storm tide was up over the meadows and covered the little drains that abound in the marshes which fringe the shores of the bay.”
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The Red Wing sped past the Indian River Life-Saving Station until the schooner ran aground on a sandbar in the vicinity of Cotton Patch Hill, where Johnson ignited a distress flare aboard the stranded schooner. Johnson and his crew climbed into the rigging of the grounded vessel that continued to be pounded by the waves.
Alerted by the flare on the Red Wing, surfmen from the Indian River Life-Saving Station trudged southward from the station until they discovered a dark object in the surf.
According to the Annual Report of the Life-Saving Service, “Close examination between the seas revealed a shapeless mass of spars, rigging, sails and timbers, evidently the wreck of a small vessel bottom up, the sails and rigging being wrapped about the hull as though she had been rolled over and over through the surf and flung bottom up with all her belongings onto the shore.”
None of the men aboard the Red Wing survived, and their battered bodies were recovered from the beach and buried in Ocean View. The schooner and its crew were victims of a wild night of stormy weather along the Delaware coast.
Principal sources
Evening Journal, Oct. 24, 1891.
Annual Report of the Operations of the United States Life-Saving Service, 1892, Washington, 1893, pp. 21-24.
Trapani, Robert Jr., Indian River Life-Saving Station…Journey Along the Sands, Virginia Beach, 20002, pp. 35-40.
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The traffic signals at the intersection of Washington and Expressway in Bismarck will be shut down for upgrades starting at 10 p.m. Monday.
Police officers will be on site to provide traffic control. The shutdown will last only a few hours, with signals back operating for the Tuesday morning commute, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Separately, Thayer Avenue between Washington Street and Mandan Street will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, with access limited to local residents and businesses from Mandan Street.
The closure for underground utility work will be in place until the end of the day Wednesday, according to the city. No detour route will be in place.
Sweet Avenue between Washington Street and Hannifin Street will be closed to through traffic for the BisMarket community market event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through Oct. 21. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck-road-signal-work-announced/article_e11937c0-00b8-11ee-a162-ef245ac8b614.html | 2023-06-02T19:26:51 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck-road-signal-work-announced/article_e11937c0-00b8-11ee-a162-ef245ac8b614.html |
A tax amnesty period ended Wednesday for gun owners who use stabilizing braces to turn pistols into short-barreled rifles, the same modification used by the Dayton Oregon District shooter in 2019.
The new federal rule took effect in January. It made clear that manufacturers, dealers, and individuals using stabilizing braces to convert pistols into rifles with a barrel of less than 16 inches must comply with existing laws regulating short-barreled rifles, including the National Firearms Act, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
The braces are not outlawed, nor is using them to convert a pistol into a short-barreled rifle. But owners who do that must pay a $200 tax, register the weapon and be subject to a background check for all transfers, including private ones. The feds gave people until Wednesday to register the weapon without having to pay the one-time tax.
Gun owners also can comply by removing the stabilizing brace to make the firearm a pistol or by surrendering short-barreled rifles covered by the rule to ATF.
Court challenges by gun rights groups who oppose the rule are pending.
The ATF does not have a state-by-state breakdown of registrations, said Erik Longnecker, deputy chief of the public affairs division in the Washington D.C. office.
He’s hoping to soon have a tally of registrations nationwide, but did not have that figure by press time.
“We are unable to provide further comment due to ongoing litigation regarding the final rule,” Longnecker said.
Evan English, president and owner of Olde English Outfitters in Tipp City, stopped selling the braces or guns equipped with them before the rule took effect. He said it isn’t fair to gun owners who previously bought and used the braces to now have to comply with the new rule.
The rule does not affect stabilizing braces that are designed to conform to the arm and intended for people with disabilities, rather than creating a buttstock to shoulder the weapon as a rifle, according to an ATF summary.
“This rule enhances public safety and prevents people from circumventing the laws Congress passed almost a century ago. In the days of Al Capone, Congress said back then that short-barreled rifles and sawed-off shotguns should be subjected to greater legal requirements than most other guns,” ATF Director Steven Dettelbach said in a justice department news release.
“The reason for that is that short-barreled rifles have the greater capability of long guns, yet are easier to conceal, like a pistol.”
Supporters of the rule said it helps make communities more safe.
“Dayton has experienced the serious harm short-barreled rifles can inflict first-hand in the Oregon District mass shooting,” Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims Jr., said in January when the rule took effect. “I applaud this new rule to regulate converted pistols like rifles, it is an important step forward in increasing accountability and public safety in local communities.”
On Aug. 4, 2019 Connor Betts, 24, of Bellbrook opened fire in the Oregon District with a semi-automatic pistol that was modified with a brace and an attached drum magazine that could hold up to 100 .223-caliber rounds. In less than a minute he killed nine people, including his sister, and injured more than two dozen others before police shot him to death.
Surveillance video before the shooting showed Betts walking with a large backpack, which police believe contained the parts of his gun, before he opened fire.
Those killed in the shooting were Monica Brickhouse, 39; Nicholas Cumer, 25; Megan Betts, 22; Derrick Fudge, 57; Thomas McNichols, 25; Lois Oglesby, 27; Saheed Saleh, 38; Logan Turner, 30; and Beatrice Warren-Curtis, 36.
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BLOOMINGTON — The Illinois Prairie Community Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2023 Philanthropist of the Year awards.
Two philanthropists are awarded each year, one from Bloomington-Normal and one outside the Twin Cities in McLean County, DeWitt, Logan or Livingston counties.
The recipients, which can be an individual, couple or family, will be awarded at the foundation's Celebrating Local Philanthropy Luncheon on Nov. 9 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington.
Criteria for the award includes outstanding civic responsibility, willingness to serve in leadership roles, involving others in philanthropy and voluntary commitment of time and contributions of financial resources.
Nominations should include an explanation of why the nominee deserves the recognition. Current IPCF board members and staff are not eligible to be nominated.
The nomination deadline is July 31. Entries can be submitted by mail to 915 E. Washington St., Suite 2, Bloomington, IL 61701 or emailed to info@ilprairiecf.org.
Visit ilprairiecf.org/philanthropist-of-the-year-award or call 309-662-4477 for more information. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/illinois-prairie-community-foundation-seeks-philanthropist-nominees/article_67968924-0163-11ee-8d29-87e440a1c5df.html | 2023-06-02T19:39:57 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/illinois-prairie-community-foundation-seeks-philanthropist-nominees/article_67968924-0163-11ee-8d29-87e440a1c5df.html |
SEATTLE — Garfield High School in Seattle moved to remote learning Friday due to safety concerns after recent shootings in the neighborhood, as the nation recognizes Gun Violence Awareness Day.
In a message to families and staff, Garfield High School Principal Tarance Hart announced Friday’s move to remote learning was “out of an abundance of caution.” All after-school, evening and weekend activities on the Garfield campus have also been canceled. The Teen Life Center was also closed Friday.
“The safety and well-being of the Garfield community is our top priority,” Hart said in the message. “We know the increase in violence in our community has raised concerns for students, families, and staff.”
The move to remote learning comes a day after school closed early due to “threats that appeared to be related to dismissal time and after school.”
Hart said the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Public Schools security were on campus and in the neighborhood during Thursday’s early dismissal and that no incidents were seen or reported.
The “increase of violence” Hart mentioned in his message comes after three separate shootings near Garfield High School, all in May alone.
On May 18, Seattle police responded to a shooting outside the Teen Life Center that injured a 19-year-old.
On May 24, Seattle police discovered several shell casings and a car with bullet holes two blocks away from the Garfield campus. Seattle police reported a teen, later identified as a 16-year-old, was dropped off at a nearby hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound.
Just last Friday, May 26, a Seattle police officer working at the Teen Life Center reported hearing gunfire in the area. Responding officers reportedly found a man outside the center with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
All of the shootings are still being investigated.
Friday also marks National Gun Violence Awareness Day. National Gun Violence Awareness Day takes place on the first Friday in June and kicks off Wear Orange Weekend, which has become the defining color of the gun violence prevention movement. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/garfield-high-remote-learning-recent-shootings-gun-violence-awareness-day/281-f2559108-adc4-4fa0-827c-669c4084deb1 | 2023-06-02T19:46:45 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/garfield-high-remote-learning-recent-shootings-gun-violence-awareness-day/281-f2559108-adc4-4fa0-827c-669c4084deb1 |
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air Quality Action Day for Saturday, and is forecasting high ozone levels.
The forecast includes the northeast Indiana region consisting of Allen, Huntington and Wabash counties, IDEM said in a statement. Air quality information for all Indiana counties can be found at SmogWatchIN.gov.
IDEM is expecting higher temperatures, minimal cloud cover and conditions conducive for ozone development, the statement said.
It said anyone sensitive to changes in air quality may be affected when ozone levels are high. Children, senior citizens and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors, it 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, the statement said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/idem-issues-air-quality-action-day-for-saturday/article_e110f81c-016c-11ee-b77f-cfd8f5e7e587.html | 2023-06-02T19:52:54 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/idem-issues-air-quality-action-day-for-saturday/article_e110f81c-016c-11ee-b77f-cfd8f5e7e587.html |
Fuller and Allie are WTVA’s Pets of the Week for June 2, brought to you by Cloverhaven Animal Hospital in Tupelo.
Do you want to adopt them?
Call the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society at 662-205-4221 or visit TupeloLeeHumane.org.
Fuller and Allie are WTVA’s Pets of the Week for June 2, brought to you by Cloverhaven Animal Hospital in Tupelo.
Do you want to adopt them?
Call the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society at 662-205-4221 or visit TupeloLeeHumane.org. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/pets-of-the-week---fuller-and-allie/article_cfd23778-0171-11ee-ad2e-1f7037cf57aa.html | 2023-06-02T19:53:06 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/pets-of-the-week---fuller-and-allie/article_cfd23778-0171-11ee-ad2e-1f7037cf57aa.html |
Idaho Power has filed a rate case with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) requesting a rate increase of 8.61%, or $111 million.
According to a press release, the IPUC will evaluate the request and, if approved, changes will begin in January 2024. Customers would see an increase of around $11.61 a month.
"We are sensitive to the impacts rate increases have on our customers, and our company works hard to keep our expenses low and our prices well below the national average," Idaho Power President and CEO Lisa Grow said in the release. "This case is largely focused on the infrastructure additions that have been necessary to reliably serve our growing customer base."
According to Idaho Power, the last rate case for the company was filed in 2011 and since that time its company base has grown 23%. The company states that the higher rates will "ensure Idaho Power collects the level of revenue from customers necessary to cover costs and allow for a reasonable rate of return."
"A general rate case is a proceeding used by the IPUC to determine the costs of operating and maintaining the utility system, and how those costs are allocated among customers," the release stated.
A customer's rate increase depends on the amount of power used and the customer's classification with Idaho Power. Oregon customers will not be included in the rate increase. More information is available at idahopower.com or puc.idaho.gov. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-power-files-for-rate-increase-of-111-million/article_4b1e3dfe-0164-11ee-be46-1743f8582e2b.html | 2023-06-02T19:54:52 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-power-files-for-rate-increase-of-111-million/article_4b1e3dfe-0164-11ee-be46-1743f8582e2b.html |
A Meridian man was sentenced to prison on Tuesday for battering three people, including a police officer.
Trevor Dyer, 32, will serve at least 21 years and up to 30 years behind bars for his actions on Dec. 24, 2022.
A person inside a Meridian residence called dispatch on Christmas Eve to report Dyer had beaten two people known to him — a woman in her 60s and a man who was asleep on the couch, according to a news release from the Ada County Prosecutor's office. Dyer then "ambushed" the responding officer and "repeatedly punched him in the face," the release said.
Dyer was arrested and charged with two counts of felony aggravated battery, one count of felony aggravated battery on a peace officer and an enhancement for causing great bodily injury. He pleaded guilty to all four charges in March. He was sentenced to serve 30 years, including 21 years fixed before he's eligible for parole.
“I want people to understand when the officers show up at their door, even when you know that you’re likely to go to jail, that it’s going to be worse for you if you fight with the police because that puts everyone at risk of greater harm,” Ada County District Judge Jonathan Medema said during Dyer’s sentencing.
Medema added that the officer showed “significant restraint” and “respect” to Dyer even after he was attacked. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-man-sentenced-to-decades-in-prison-for-punching-police-officer-other-battery/article_e5847bde-0168-11ee-b5e2-478ab3e59da8.html | 2023-06-02T19:54:58 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-man-sentenced-to-decades-in-prison-for-punching-police-officer-other-battery/article_e5847bde-0168-11ee-b5e2-478ab3e59da8.html |
Investigators comb through the scene of an officer-involved shooting near the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Liberty Street in Boise on Feb. 22, 2022. The search for a new Office of Police Accountability director will continue after a finalist declined Boise's job offer.
Investigators comb through the scene of an officer-involved shooting near the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Liberty Street in Boise on Feb. 22, 2022. The search for a new Office of Police Accountability director will continue after a finalist declined Boise's job offer.
The city of Boise offered an update Thursday as to what happened with the three finalists for the Office of Police Accountability director position.
In April, the city named three finalists to be the next Office of Police Accountability (OPA) director: Vic McCraw, who ran for Ada County sheriff last year; Mac Muir, who deals with civilian complaints in New York City; and Leia Pitcher, the interim police auditor in Eugene, Oregon.
On Thursday, city spokesperson Maria Weeg confirmed that Boise offered the job to Pitcher. But she declined it. Weeg previously told the Idaho Press the next steps in the hiring process are do a “more targeted, localized search.”
“They were excited about the woman from Eugene,” Weeg said on Thursday. “It's such a specialized position to recruit for.”
Boise's Office of Police Accountability is responsible for reviewing police conduct, investigations and retaining investigators for critical incidents, among other things.
In an email, Pitcher said she had nothing but positive things to say.
“I have nothing but positive things to say about the City of Boise and my experience during the application process,” Pitcher said. “The process was efficient and well-run, and everyone I met was welcoming and professional.”
Pitcher did not say why she turned down the job.
However, McCraw said in a statement the experience was disappointing. He said he had not heard from the city of Boise about his status since the last day of interviews on May 2 and instead heard from the press that the city wasn’t moving forward with the three finalists.
The city of Boise did not immediately return a request for comment.
McCraw also said he was confused about the “localized” part of the search Weeg referenced, since he said he has lived in Boise for nine years. He also said he had personally filed complaints against officers in Arizona, where he lived before moving to Boise.
“As a Black male, I have firsthand experience of being contacted, stopped, and detained by police for “fitting the description,” and having to explain to my young son why the off-duty officer working security at the department store was following us around,” McCraw wrote. “As a result, I have both a professional and personal understanding of every aspect of the police accountability process, from every point of view.”
McCraw spent 29 years with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, serving as a trooper, paramedic, sergeant, lieutenant and captain, he said in his statement.
On the other hand, one of the finalists has a new job.
On Thursday, the Oakland Police Commission announced that Muir will serve as Executive Director of the Community Police Review Agency, according to a press release. An email requesting comment from Muir was not returned.
“Independent civilian oversight is a vital component of city government. I’m honored to serve the Oakland Police Commission’s mission to ensure constitutional policing and reflect the needs of this brilliant community,” Muir said in the release.
Nicole Schafer has been serving as the interim OPA director since January and will continue to serve in that role during the ongoing search.
Carolyn Komatsoulis covers Boise, Meridian and Ada County. Contact her at 208-465-8107 or ckomatsoulis@idahopress.com and follow her on Twitter @CKomatsoulis.
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Stan Maddux
Times Correspondent
NEW CARISLE — Tax abatement has been approved for a potential electric vehicle battery-making plant that would employ a projected 1,600 people outside New Carlisle.
It’s now up to General Motors and Samsung to decide whether to go ahead with the estimated $3.5 billion investment.
“We’re just kind of in a waiting game,” said St. Joseph County Economic Development Corporation Director Bill Schalliol.
The St. Joseph County Council on May 23 voted unanimously in favor of tax abatement on the development that would be on a site of close to 700 acres on Ind. 2 in Olive Township.
Schalliol said that is the same site General Motors and LG Energy Solution singled out last year for building a $2 billion-plus EV battery operation with a projected similarly sized workforce.
The plans were scrapped when LG Energy Solution broke away from the partnership, but later revised when General Motors and Samsung joined to construct a facility to make batteries for electric vehicles.
To his knowledge, Schalliol said the New Carlisle area site, now consisting of farmland, is the only location being looked at for the proposed 3 million square-foot development about four miles southeast of New Carlisle.
“We’re just waiting for them to finalize the decision. We anticipate that will happen here in the next month or so,” he said.
If constructed, Schalliol said he doesn’t expect any problems with finding enough workers despite the tight labor market, citing a development agreement that calls for the average salary at the plant to be no less than $24 an hour.
The goal is for the plant to be operating in 2026.
“We believe it’ll be a pretty popular place to apply and work when they get up and running,” he said.
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Bert Cook, executive director of the LaPorte Economic Advancement Partnership, said a plant that size would have a positive impact on the LaPorte community, located about 20 miles west of the site.
He said how much of an impact is difficult to predict, but there would be LaPorte residents working there and bringing more money back for the local economy if they’re paid more than they’re making currently.
“I think those would be terrific wages for individuals and that would represent great opportunity for many people here,” he said.
Cook said additional businesses, including suppliers to the plant, would likely go up near the facility, creating more jobs for residents in the area.
“It’s a big project for sure. Absolutely,” he said.
Schalliol said purchase agreements have been struck with all of the present land owners, who agreed not to farm this year.
General Motors and Samsung want to begin construction before the end of the year and don’t want to compensate the farmers for their losses if dirt started being moved prior to the fall harvest.
“If they choose to move forward they can without having to buy out crops or anything,” he said.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Pierogi stand, Brown Skin Coffee and Alpha Family Resale opening; Ixxa and Dan's Pierogies updating
Open
A new pierogi concession stand at U.S. Steel Yard in downtown Gary has turned every Gary South Shore RailCats home game into Pierogi Fest, especially on dollar pierogi Wednesday.
The concession stand along the first base line by right field sells three potato pierogi with buttered onions and sour cream for $5 and five for $8. The large-sized pierogi are just $1 each on Wednesdays.
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It's one of many concession options at the park, including hot dogs, Polish sausages, tacos, walking tacos and Ben's Soft Pretzels. 18th Street Brewery, which has locations in Hammond and Gary's Miller neighborhood, took over the former Devil's Trumpet spot this season after that Hobart-based craft brewery closed. It offers 18th Street's acclaimed craft beers like Candi Crushable as well as a limited food menu that includes pulled pork sandwiches.
The Dollar Pierogi Night on Wednesday is just one of many weekly promotions this season, including $5 signature cocktails for Sunday Fun-Day, all-you-can-eat hot dogs, popcorn and peanuts for $15 for AYCE Mondays, $3 tacos and $5 margaritas for Taco Tuesdays and $3 domestic beers for Thirsty Thursdays.
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Closed
Righteous Ribs closed its sit-down restaurant at The Steel Yard in downtown Gary and is now operating as a mobile barbecue business that caters to backyard barbecues and special events.
Originally from East Chicago, Righteous Ribs serves ribs, rib tips, brisket, turkey, wings and other barbecue staples. It took over the former R & R Sports Bar & Grill space in the minor league baseball stadium in 2020. It was originally home to a Bennigan's when the Steel Yard first opened as a major downtown redevelopment project in 2002, but that national sit-down restaurant chain has long since gone out of business.
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Renovated
Also in pierogi news, Dan's Pierogies in downtown Highland completely renovated its dining room to have a "new, upbeat" look. The artist Ochoart did a personalized mural with the anthropomorphic pierogi that serve as the Dan's Pierogies mascot. The wall-sized mural depicts the history of the Polish restaurant that dates back to 1998.
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New mural
Dan's Pierogies sells pierogies and other Polish cuisine for dine-in at 2945 Jewett Ave and also offers frozen pierogies to take home. It also does pop-ups and is especially well-known for its annual booth at Pierogi Fest in Whiting, where it draws some of the longest lines every July.
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Opening
Brown Skin Coffee will soon provide Gary with a jolt of caffeine.
The new coffee shop is located at 1921 W. 25th Ave. by the Fresh Market supermarket just off the Grant Street exit of the Borman Expressway. It will serve single-origin coffee, loose-leaf tea and wines from around the world.
A soft opening is planned for Monday, to be followed with a grand opening that will include food and drink tasting, a jazz band and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"We are excited to bring the authentic experience of Brown Skin Coffee to Gary," said Shana Tate, a Gary native and CEO of Brown Skin Coffee. "We believe that our single-original coffee, loose-leaf teas and wine will entice the appetite of greatness for the citizens of Gary, Indiana. Our goal is to provide our customers with an unforgettable experience."
She founded Brown Skin Coffee as a mobile coffee bar based out of the back of a Mini car three years ago.
The business grew and she opened a brick-and-mortar location in Brownsburg in central Indiana.
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The coffee shop aims to provide an authentic experience in a "cozy and elegant atmosphere" that gives people a place to unwind or socialize. The coffee house will hang the work of local artists on the walls, where it will be available for sale. It will have regular events throughout the week, including Wine Down Wednesday and open mic nights.
Brown Skin Coffee has a full espresso bar with drinks like a flat white, affogato and macchiato. Signature drinks include a Rolo Latte, Red Velvet Latte, Lavender Matcha Latte and Brown Sugar Babe Coffee. It prepares coffee in a number of ways, including with V60, Chemex and a French Press.
Non-coffee options include MUD/WTR and kombucha.
The cafe serves breakfast items like avocado toast, breakfast burritos, omelets, grits, biscuits and gravy and chicken and waffles. It also has a variety of baked goods like butter croissants, brioche bread, loaf cake and Madeleines.
Lunch options include quesadillas, air-fried Boujie Wings, a BLT wrap, a fajita wrap, a ham & swiss wrap, salads and soups like tomato basil and New England Clam Chowder.
For more information, call 219-281-2155, visit brownskincoffee.com or find the business on Facebook.
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Coming soon
Alpha Family Resale is coming to Winfield this summer.
The thrift and consignment store plans to open soon at 10763 Randolph St.
"My wife and I want to help people in this area," owner Tim Koedyker said. "The first program will be for mothers and newborn babies who can't afford things. We looked at a resale shop to be the generator for the funds."
It's now accepting donations at its location at the Doubletree Plaza in Winfield, in the same shopping center as the Baja Restaurant and the Strack & Van Til that was previously a WiseWay.
"We just got some demolition done and are doing painting and fixtures," he said. "We're hoping to be open by the end of June or the first part of July."
The resale store will specialize in gently used clothes and household items.
"It's used clothing for people who want something new but are OK with it being old. People don't realize how much it saves the planet to keep these items from going to a landfill," he said. "We can find people that could use these clothes. The cost of everything is also going up whether gas prices or food. Everything is getting more expensive so this can help the community."
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Alpha Family Resale also will sell household items like decor and kitchenware. It will not carry larger items like appliances or furniture. People can donate household items or clothes in bags in a donation bin out in the back of the store.
"We're going to help people afford things they normally couldn't," he said. "People can come in here and browse and see things that weren't in here yesterday."
The store is a 501(c)3-registered nonprofit that plans to pour proceeds into community causes.
"We're talking to the township trustee to find people that do need the assistance, for baby goods or something like that," he said. "Once our bills are paid, our rent and electrical and whatever, we plan to support nonprofit programs."
For more information, call 219-776-2779, email info@alphafamilyresale.org , visit alphafamilyresale.org or find the business on Facebook.
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Expanded
Ixxa Coffee Roasters & Plant Shop expanded in Hammond's Robertsdale neighborhood and is now offering seating for the first time.
The coffee shop and plant store at 1720 Calumet Ave. just opened its outdoor patio and urban garden Saturday, and also recently added an apothecary section. It previously focused on a to-go coffee business as plants take up all the floor space inside the cafe.
It was founded last year by Jose Marin, who does the coffee roasting, and his wife, Stephanie Mora, who runs the plant store. The married couple from Los Angeles added al fresco seating and a garden on the left side of the building.
"It's an urban oasis," Marin said. "There's an urban garden where people can take home a couple of tomatoes for dinner that night. We're about providing value to the customers and community as much as possible. We're in on the urban garden trend. People who want to grab some tomatoes or cucumbers are more than welcome to do so."
They also will grow peppers and herbs in 12 beds.
"They're available to taste for free," he said. "If you want to try something out, you can pick it off the vine. We want to encourage people to eat organic and grow their own food. They can see what it tastes like right off the vine or bring some to add to a salad for dinner that night. We'll have hanging herb gardens where people can take clippings."
The patio also has about 16 seats at several tables. They plan to have live music, hosting different artists out on the patio throughout the summer. Upcoming events will be posted on its Instagram page.
"Hopefully, we'll have some blues or jazz," he said. "We'll also host discussions of gardening, sustainability, native plants and the benefits of native plants."
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Expanded
Ixxa also recently expanded to add apothecary products.
"We have pictures and powders for moods, sleep, anxiety, pain, general illness, immunity boosting," Mora said.
It stocks Anima Mundi goods from Brooklyn.
"They are Costa Rican and indigenous healers," she said. "We've worked with this brand for awhile. They have pictures and medicine like sleep aides, to mitigate pain, for when you're feeling sick, for anxiety or a bit of depression. They have products that help with the mind as well as cognitive health, such as with mushrooms like Reishi, Cordyceps or Lion's Mane. They have health benefits so you don't have to rely on just pharmaceutical medicine. They work with nature for healing like with products for gut health and detox."
They are working to incorporate apothecary products into drinks at the coffee bar and looking to add other brands in the future.
"If you're sick and tired of putting chemicals in the body and really don't know or understand what's in them you can harness the power of nature, of herbs and plants," she said. "You can grow your own medicine from home. We're exploring herbalist tinctures and the healing power of nature."
Ixxa also is looking to add indoor seating, expanding its wholesale business to serve more restaurants and coffee shops and looking to offer subscription coffee packages in which people can sign up to get locally roasted coffee beans every month.
"We're very excited to be adding the patio space," Marin said. "We'll be creating the same vibe and energy sitting with the plants in a kind of urban oasis."
It recently expanded its hours to 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information, call 219-232-8138 or visit ixxacoffee.com .
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Unbeatable Eatables, DRIPBaR Crown Point, Taco Depot and Flashback Antiques open; Da Burger House closes
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A Mason City man who pleaded guilty to multiple arson charges and possession of methamphetamine last month was charged with second-degree theft on Friday.
According to court records, 42-year-old Zachary Bruce Sankey allegedly stole a white cargo trailer from 1627 Sixth Street SW sometime between March 1 and March 20. The trailer and its unidentified contents were valued at approximately $5,000.
The trailer was recovered, but the items inside were not located. Second-degree theft is a class D felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
A sentencing hearing for the arson and drug charges is scheduled for June 26. Those charges stem from a series of fires set in Mason City between 5:22 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. on Feb. 28 at the following locations:
Garage fire at 324 S. Kentucky Avenue at 5:22 a.m.; brush fire at Birch Drive and North Rhode Island Avenue at 5:30 a.m.; vehicle fire at Arona Home Essentials, located at 3701 Fourth St. S.W. at 6:25 a.m.; structure fire at Brothers Ace Hardware, located at 440 S. Illinois Ave. at 6:45 a.m.; and a structure fire at Gracious Estates, 777 S. Eisenhower Ave. at 7:15 a.m.
The plea deal calls for the dismissal of one count of second-degree burglary as well. The court is under no obligation to follow the sentencing recommendations.
Sankey was allegedly caught with methamphetamine March 7 after posting bail the previous day. No initial appearance for the theft charge has been scheduled as of Friday morning.
North Iowa history in photos: Mason City street scenes of the early 1900s
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Faced with predicted high ozone level Saturday, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management is calling on residents of Northwest Indiana to curtail driving and other forms of emission producing activities.
The Air Quality Action Day was issued for several areas of the state as a result of higher temperatures, minimal cloud cover and conditions conducive for ozone development, IDEM said.
Residents are encouraged to drive less, avoid refueling vehicles or gasoline-powered lawn equipment before 7 p.m., keep engines tuned, and conserve energy by turning off lights and dialing up thermostats to 75 degrees or more.
"Anyone sensitive to changes in air quality may be affected when ozone levels are high," according to IDEM. "Children, the elderly, and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors."
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"Ground-level ozone is formed when sunlight and hot weather combine with vehicle exhaust, factory emissions, and gasoline vapors," the state said. "Ozone in the upper atmosphere blocks ultraviolet radiation, but ozone near the ground is a lung irritant that can cause coughing and breathing difficulties for sensitive populations."
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA, Ind. — A 9-year-old boy is dead after being hit by a vehicle early Thursday morning.
Washington County Indiana Sheriffs Department posted on Facebook that the child was attempting to cross the highway right before 9 a.m. when he was hit by the vehicle.
Authorities said the boy was taken to Norton Children's Hospital where he later died.
The child had checked a mailbox on the east side of S.R. 135 North and was crossing the highway to go back home when he was hit, police said. The vehicle, a 2022 Lincoln Navigator, was being driven by 81-year-old Fred Harrison of Medora, Indiana.
Officers said S.R. 135 was closed for four hours following the accident.
The department asks that the public use "extreme caution" on S.R. 135 North the next few days because there will be slow moving traffic due to the funeral services.
“This was a very unfortunate accident,” Sheriff Brent Miller said. “Our prayers are with all parties involved in this tragedy.”
At this time, authorities said there hasn't been any charges filed.
The accident remains under investigation.
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