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The Flagstaff AT chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) recently awarded scholarships to help two local students fund their education.
Ariel Aslan of Flagstaff High School (FHS) was awarded a $2,500 STAR scholarship while Joelin Agyei-Mensah of Northern Arizona University (NAU) was awarded the International Peace Scholarship (IPS) -- which will cover the costs of her next academic year.
PEO is an organization meant to support women through their education. The Flagstaff AT Chapter began in 1962, while PEO began nationwide in 1869. As of April 2022, the organization has awarded over $398 million in grants, scholarships, awards and loans to 119,000 women.
"Our mission is to educate and support and encourage women in their educational opportunities," said Joyce Klejbuk of the Flagstaff chapter, saying that the organization's members work to match local students with funding opportunities to help them complete their education
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“Our main purpose is to provide scholarships, awards and grants to young women to help them get their education," added the chapter's president, Bren Hershey. “ ... It’s basically to help them excel in life and to meet their dreams."
Established in 2009 and 1949, respectively, the STAR Scholarship and International Peace Scholarship recognize “women who exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success.” Both help these women afford postsecondary education in the U.S. or Canada -- high school seniors for STAR and international scholars for IPS.
A 2023 graduate of FHS, Aslan participated in the AP Academy, National Honors Society and was the Head Drum Major for the school’s marching band. The scholarship announcement describes her as an “environmental advocate, actress and musician and a soon-to-be published author.”
She has plans to attend Arizona State University’s Barrett Honors College in the fall, majoring in biological sciences.
Agyei-Mensah is a Ph.D. student, studying applied physics and material sciences at NAU. After her graduation from NAU in 2026, she hopes to return to her home country of Ghana as a lecturer/professor at the University of Education, Winneba.
“She believes she can make a difference by introducing applicable research into the department where students can have additional skills to be able to work in industry and not just in academia,” the announcement said.
More information, including ways for local women to receive educational support, can be found at peointernational.org. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/education/peo-awards-scholarships-to-two-flagstaff-students/article_0412659e-ffce-11ed-a26a-0b8f0d68843e.html | 2023-06-03T22:40:25 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/education/peo-awards-scholarships-to-two-flagstaff-students/article_0412659e-ffce-11ed-a26a-0b8f0d68843e.html |
The West Flagstaff Little League Serpents and WFLL Snakes met Friday at Mark Grace Field to see who would punch their ticket into the 2023 Majors City Tournament Championship. The Serpents rallied late and won, 5-4, via a walk-off hit from Dylan Schreiber.
The Serpents fell behind early as the Snakes came out swinging. Adrian Crochett led off the game for the Snakes with a hard-driven single, followed by Brisson Burcar's base hit. Ben Clonts drove the pair home with his own hit, giving the Snakes a 2-0 lead.
The Serpents didn’t stay down for long. Two consecutive RBI base hits from Drake Shaffer and Brady Conden in the bottom half of the first inning evened the score.
After the early offensive onslaught, both pitchers found their groove on the mound. The Snakes scored one more run in the top half of the second inning following an error and fielder's choice that allowed a runner to score. On the opposite side, the Serpents tied the game again at 3-3 when Schreiber stole home as the catcher was returning the ball to the pitcher.
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Schreiber ended his night 1 for 1 at the plate with a walk, RBI, a hit by pitch, a stolen base and some well-deserved doughnuts.
It took a small ball strategy for the Serpents to fend off a strong Snakes team. They were active on the base paths for most of the game and recorded four walks. Manager Aven Adams stressed the importance of patience and not giving away outs.
“We’re looking for one strike zone and that is it, disciplined hitting at the plate,” he said.
Adams' team was also aided by its ability to stay close to the plate. Six Serpent batters were hit by pitches. Fortunately none of them suffered any major injuries beside some bruising.
Adams was impressed with his team's willingness to take pitches, both outside the zone and directly at them.
“I’m so amazed with this team, and sportsmanship across the board for my whole entire team, that’s what it took,” Adams said.
The pitching performance from Carson Abbey was another factor in the Serpents' victory. Abbey surrendered just one earned run, while striking out six batters without giving up a walk in five innings. The highlight of Abbey’s performance was the fourth inning, when he struck out three consecutive batters after the leadoff hitter reached via error.
The Serpents had several long innings at the plate, but couldn't consistently make the play needed to open up a major lead in the middle innings.
Snakes manager Shane Burcar lauded his team's mentality on the mound.
“I said just be positive ... our big deal is throw strike one and just calm him down and get out there and believe in yourself,” Burcar said. “Just have fun with it, don’t overthink the deal.”
The Snakes' pitching kept them afloat. But, like the Serpents, they couldn't make the final hits necessary to put up big run totals. And they needed to make just a few more defensive plays.
“We've got to be way more intense,” Burcar said. "We had opportunities to end the game in the last inning and we didn’t get it done. We've got to shake it off and play baseball tomorrow.”
The game remained tied until the top half of the fifth inning. Crochett led off with a base hit. The next batter, Brisson Burcar, popped the ball into shallow right field, but the second baseman could not secure the pop fly. Crochett came around to score on the play, giving the Snakes a late 4-3 lead.
Adams began the Serpents' half of the sixth by reaching base via a fielding error. Two batters later, Brady Conden drove him in with an RBI single to tie the game at 4-4. The next two Serpent batters reached base on a single from JT Boeck and a hit batter in Jaxson Paduani.
It was then Screiber’s time to shine. He wasted no time, driving a hard-hit single between right and center to score the winning run.
“That’s a huge victory," he said. "I’m just excited for my whole entire team that showed up."
Following the clutch walk-off victory, Adams took a moment to relish in his team's depth and perseverance.
“I did not develop one kid, I developed an entire team. That is why we are where we are at.” Adams said, “We have deep pitching, deep players, deep bats, there’s nobody that is the best on this team. Every single person steps up.”
The victory moves the Serpents into the championship game on Monday where they will face the winner of the loser's bracket game on Saturday.
The Snakes were set for a chance to redeem themselves on Saturday. A win would mean a rematch between the Snakes and Serpents in the championship. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/wfll-serpents-reach-city-title-game-with-walk-off-win-over-snakes/article_ae3c1e82-023c-11ee-88e2-ef16112703f9.html | 2023-06-03T22:40:37 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/wfll-serpents-reach-city-title-game-with-walk-off-win-over-snakes/article_ae3c1e82-023c-11ee-88e2-ef16112703f9.html |
Chesterfield County officials on Saturday said one person was found dead in a residence that caught on fire Friday night.
Crews were called to the structure fire in the 8600 block of Chester Forest Lane at 10:11 p.m. There was heavy smoke, and it took about 30 minutes for the blaze to be brought under control, the fire department said.
Officials are waiting to release the person's name until the medical examiner makes a positive identification. The Chesterfield Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause.
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March 16, 2023
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March 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Kayana Traylor (23) is congratulated by teammates after scoring just before halftime of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Matt Gentry
March 20, 2023
Hannah and Ty Bilodeau of Lynchburg visit the recently completed Richmond Virginia Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their children, Blythe, 5, Goldie, 4, and Graham, 2, in Glen Allen in Henrico, Va., on Monday, March 20, 2023.
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March 21, 2023
Doug Ramseur, center left, and Emilee Hasbrouck, center right, defense lawyers for Wavie Jones, one of three Central State Hospital employees , who was charged in death of Irvo Otieno, speak to the media at Dinwiddie Courthouse in Dinwiddie, Va., on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
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March 22, 2023
WRANGLD's, from left, senior customer success manager Trevor Lee, chief business officer Andy Sitison and CEO Jonathan "JD" Dyke work at their office of the 1717 Innovation Center in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 23, 2023
New Bon Secours Community Health Clinic is open in Manchester, Richmond, Va., on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The clinic will serve scheduled appointments and same day call-in appointments for the uninsured. The 8,000 square foot building is also home to the Bon Secours Care-A-Van, a mobile health clinic.
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March 24, 2023
Liz Kincaid, CEO of RVA Hospitality and owner of Max's On Broad, is photographed at the restaurant in Richmond, VA on March 24, 2023. Max's On Broad will be closing April 1 and will relaunch as a new concept in the summer. Kincaid also owns Tarrant's & Bar Solita. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 25, 2023
Henrico County families gather at Deep Run Park & Recreation Center on Saturday to celebrate all things agriculture during the county's second annual Farm Graze event. Children went booth to booth learning about the wonders of agriculture while participating in fun activities and scavenger hunts.
Lyndon German
March 26, 2023
Church Hill resident Alex Gerofsky finishes the Hill Topper 5K at the Church Hill Irish Festival with a time of 20 minutes, 26.8 seconds.
Thad Green
March 27, 2023
Wyatt Kingston, center, conducts a strength training session with Marshall Crenshaw, left, and Kevin Wright, right, at Hickory Hill Community Center in Richmond, Va., on Monday, March 27, 2023. Kingston, 71, has been working with the parks department for nearly 40 years on all kinds of initiatives, particularly those aimed at children in public housing communities.
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March 28, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, center, talks about the ongoing housing crisis in the city during a news conference on March 28.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 29, 2023
From left, Caroline Ouko and Leon Ochieng, mother and older brother of Irvo Otieno, react near the casket during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield on March 29.
Eva Russo
March 30, 2023
Senior students in Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center's culinary program presented Taj Mahsala: an Indian fusion menu.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
March 31, 2023
Richmond Police address onlookers Friday, March 31, 2023 at the intersection of North Avenue and Moss Side Avenue, near Washington Park. Richmond police shot a man who was suspected of shooting a woman earlier in the day in the 1100 block of Evergreen Avenue on Richmond's Southside.
April 1, 2023
Sculptor Jocelyn Russell takes photos of the crowd after the unveiling of her statue of Secretariat at Ashland Town Hall Pavilion on Saturday.
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April 2, 2023
Drivers race in the Toyota Owners 400 at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, VA on April 2, 2023.. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 3, 2023
Dinwiddie County Commonwealth’s Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill plans to resign from her post to attend graduate school in Paris, where she will start a master’s program in international governance and diplomacy at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, colloquially known as SciencesPo.
EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 4, 2023
From left, Judy and Ron Singleton pose for a photo on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
Mike Kropf
April 5, 2023
Beatrix Smith dips her matzah in salt water as she enjoys a Pasover Seder with her classmates (from left) Helen Corallo, Camp Maxwell, and Amara Ellen at the Weinstein JCC Preschool Program in Richmond, VA on April 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 6, 2023
Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré speaks with students at Piedmont Virginia Community College on Thursday.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
April 7, 2023
A worker pushed water off a tarp on the field at The Diamond Friday, when the Flying Squirrels were scheduled to open their season against Reading.
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April 8, 2023
Ember O’Connell-Evans, 1, plays with hula hoops during the Dominion Energy Family Easter event at Maymont on Saturday.
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April 9, 2023
Mike Kearney plays an early form of badminton with grandkids Savannah and Ashton on the lawn of Montpelier during “We, the Kids” Day.
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April 10, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, center left, tours Richmond Marine Terminal with W. Sheppard Miller III , Virginia Secretary of Transportation , center right, as Stephen A. Edwards, left, Virginia Port Authority CEO, and Christina Saunders, manager of Richmond Marine Terminal, give them the tour on Monday, April 10, 2023.
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April 11, 2023
Inaara Woodards, 5, of Henrico, visits Italian Garden at Maymont with her mother, Victoria Crawley Woodards, and three brothers, Kai, 13, Zion, 12, and Avion Woodards, 11, during their home-school field trip to the park in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. "It’s gorgeous!" Victoria Crawley Woodards said of Tuesday weather. She said it was the perfect weather for the field trip and other activities.
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April 13, 2023
Clarence Thweatt, right, a lead trainer for Chesterfield Public Schools, works on marking points during a transportation road-e-o event, which is friendly competition of school bus drivers demonstrating their driving skills and knowledge of laws, at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
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April 14, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Liberty University.
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April 15, 2023
Tyson Foods workers attend a job fair at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Mechanicsville Turnpike. The Glen Allen plant is closing, displacing about 700 employees.
Em Holter
April 16, 2023
A display of 32 white balloons were raised and a 32-second moment of silence was observed in honor of the victims of the April 16, 2007, tragedy at the start of the 2023 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance on the Virginia Tech campus.
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April 17, 2023
Albert Hill Middle School sixth-grader Drew Sirpis looks for birds during the educational boat trip on the James River on Monday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
April 18, 2023
Richmond Flying Squirrels Luis Matos steals the second base against Erie SeaWolves shortstop Gage Workman in the 3rd inning at The Diamond, Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
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April 19, 2023
Children participate in Little Feet Meets at Matoaca High School in Chesterfield, VA on April 19, 2023. A total of 1,400 Special Olympic athletes from grades PK-5 throughout Chesterfield County Public Schools competed in Little Feet Meets between two dates, April 12 at James River High and April 19 at Matoaca High. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 20, 2023
Mike Blau, center, a line cook, and others work on preparing a soft opening of The Veil's new taproom, located in Scott’s Addition at 1509 Belleville St., on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
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April 21, 2023
(From left) VCU sophomore Caroline May, of Pittsburgh, PA, and senior Lee Finch, of Norfolk, VA carry a coffin with a blow-up Earth ball during a VCU Student Climate Protest in Richmond, VA on April 21, 2023. The small crowd walked from the James Branch Cabell Library, though Monroe Park, to the office of VCU President Michael Rao in a mock funeral procession. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 22, 2023
Anthony Clary gestures as he runs through confetti during the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on Saturday.
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April 23, 2023
A volunteer picks up an old wooden palate and brings it to a trash pile during Friends of Fonticello Park's community cleanup on Sunday.
Sean Jones, Times-Dispatch
April 24, 2023
Kay Ford spends time with her cat, Patches, at her home in Mechanicsville, VA., on Monday, April 24, 2023. Ford recently adopted Patches, a 40-pound cat, from Richmond Animal Care and Control. The story of Patches went viral after RACC publicized the cat.
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April 25, 2023
Emily Cover, a project manager with DPR Construction, is shown at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, left top, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. DPR is the team that built the hospital.
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April 26, 2023
Guests tour the Anthropology Lab at the new College of Humanities and Sciences STEM building on West Franklin Street in Richmond, VA on April 26, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 27, 2023
Police tape marks the scene outside George Wythe High School.
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April 28, 2023
Sculptor Kate Raudenbush takes in her finished piece "Breaking Point" in the Flagler Garden Near the Monet Bridge at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on April 28, 2023. The garden is set to debut "Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture" on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Incanto features five designed, allegorical sculptures, accompanied by poetry, throughout the garden. The exhibition is the work of Raudenbush and poet Sha Michele. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 29, 2023
Pharrell Williams performs during the Pharrell's Phriends set at Something in the Water in Virginia Beach on Saturday.
Kendall Warner
May 1, 2023
A man carries a piece of furniture through a neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Va. on Monday May 1, 2023. The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks. (AP Photo/Ben Finley)
Ben Finley
May 2, 2023
Sports Backers Stadium is shown next to The Diamond in this drone photo, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
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May 3, 2023
CAL CARY, THE DAILY PROGRESS UVa cheerleader, Madison DeLoach, in front of other UVa cheerleaders tour the The Avelo Airlines Boeing 737 after landing at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport coming from Orlando on May 3, 2023. Avelo Airlines launched its first Charlottesville to Orlando flight line at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport on May 3, 2023. The inaugural event consisted of a returning flight from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, a firetruck water salute upon arrival and a tour of the airplane.
Cal Cary
May 4, 2023
(From left) Maryann Macomber, of Mechanicsville, VA, leads a small group prayer with Gloria Randolph, of Richmond, VA, Randolph's great-grandson Xavier Jones, also of Richmond, and John Macomber, of Mechanicsville, during a National Day of Prayer event at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square in Richmond, VA on May 4, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 5, 2023
Steffiun Stanley preps dishes at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 6, 2023
People at the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival sit on the grass and enjoy the weather on Brown’s Island on Saturday.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 7, 2023
Arts in the Park saw thousands pass through Byrd Park over the weekend. The festival is sponsored by the Carilion Civic Association.
Charlotte Rene Woods, Times-Dispatch
May 8, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin shares a quiet moment with Holocaust survivor Halina Zimm on Monday afternoon before ceremonially signing a bill that adds a definition of antisemitism to Virginia law.
David Ress, Times-Dispatch
May 9, 2023
The Molcajete Sinaloa at Mariscos Mazatlan in Henrico, VA on May 9, 2023. Mariscos Mazatlan focuses on traditional Mexican cuisine from the city of Mazatlan and all along the Mexican coast. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 10, 2023
A goose, seen here on May 10, 2023, has built a nest in a median of the parking lot near Dilliards at Short Pump Town Center. The mall has put out orange cones to keep cars away and Jerome Golfman, assistant manager at Fink's Jewelers, said he regularly brings it water, cracked corn and other grains.
Eva Russo, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 11, 2023
Mary Finley-Brook, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Richmond and an expert on American gas infrastructure, says repairing the pipes no longer makes sense as gas prices continue to rise.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 12, 2023
(From left) Sam Amoaka, a freshman at Virginia State University, helps his girlfriend, Tamia Charles, a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University, move out of her dorm along with her dad, Thomas Charles, of Fredericksburg, VA, in downtown Richmond, VA on May 12, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 13, 2023
Virginia’s Thomas McConvey (left) defends the ball from Richmond’s Jake Kapp during an NCAA Tournament game at Klockner Stadium in Charlottesville on Saturday.
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May 14, 2023
University of Richmond outfielder Christian Beal made a catch on the run during the Friday game of Spiders-VCU series at The Diamond.
MIKE KROPF, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 15, 2023
The flags at Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission building are flown at half-staff on Monday. Governor Youngkin announced that flags would fly half-staff in honor of Peace Officers' Remembrance Day.
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May 16, 2023
Ukrop's crumb cake has been picked up by Kroger and is being sold nationwide. Here, fresh cinnamon crumb cakes are packaged at the Ukrop's bakery in Richmond, VA on May 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 17, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney officially proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month during a celebration held in collaboration with the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) at Richmond City Hall in Richmond, VA on May 17, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 18, 2023
Acting Police Chief Richard Edwards stands by as Penn and Victoria Burke places a flower in honor of Sergeant J. Harvey Burke in the wreath at the memorial stone at the Richmond Police Training Academy in Richmond, VA during the Richmond Police Department Police Officers' Memorial Service on May 18, 2023. The ceremony, which took place during National Police Week, paid homage to Richmond's fallen officers. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 19, 2023
Doumit Bouhaidarat fries falafel balls to order during the St. Anthony Lebanese Food Festival on Friday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 20, 2023
Dogs compete in the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs — Splash Qualifier #4 event on the second day of Dominion Energy Riverrock on Saturday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
May 21, 2023
The Virginia men’s tennis team celebrates after winning the national championship on Sunday in Orlando.
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May 22, 2023
Vietnam War veteran Stuart Blankenship is photographed at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, VA on Monday, May 22, 2023. Blankenship is one of 50 Vietnam War Veterans from throughout the Commonwealth featured in the exhibit “50 Years Beyond: The Vietnam Veteran Experience” which opened at the Virginia War Memorial on January 28, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 23, 2023
Wilbert Hobson poses for a portrait at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Va, on May 23, 2023. Hobson was part of the 101st Airborne unit of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Hobson is very active in his chapter of the American Legion and helped found the Friends of Dupont, and organization. Graduating from an all-Black high school, Vietnam was Hobson’s first real experience with integration. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Margo Wagner
May 24, 2023
Powhatan Owen, shown at the Virginia War Memorial, volunteered for a Burial Honor Guard company in Washington state to commemorate the service of fellow veterans and has further connected with veterans while attending powwows across the U.S.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
May 25, 2023
Madi Mabry laughs with other members of Mango Salon at the 2023 Top Workplaces awards in Richmond on Thursday.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch
May 26, 2023
A solar cell receives light at the Agecroft Hall and Gardens on May 26, 2023, in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 27, 2023
Julia Hunter, a shawl dancer, participates in the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe’s powwow on Saturday.
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May 28, 2023
Festival organizers Pete LeBlanc, left, and Zavi Harman enjoy the second installation of Daydream Fest in front of the Main Line Brewery stage on Sunday.
Gabriela De Camargo Goncalves
May 30, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial on Monday.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch
May 31, 2023
Earl Gary, owner of YME Landscape, used a compact tractor to move topsoil for a temporary landscaping at the former site of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's statue on Monument Ave. in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
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June 1, 2023
Jorge Figueroa leads tenants and New Virginia Majority organizers in a rally at Southwood Apartments, in Richmond, VA on June 1, 2023 to protest rent increases. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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June 2, 2023
This screenshot from the Virginia Department of Transportation's real-time traffic cameras shows multiple southbound lanes of Interstate 95 closed after a crash near the Belvidere Street exit the morning of Friday, June 2, 2023.
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Amid speculation Glenrock could be losing its ambulance service, Memorial Hospital of Converse County says it has never considered suspending the town’s emergency medical services.
However, the Douglas-based hospital, which operates ambulance care for Glenrock and Rolling Hills, is working with public officials to address the long-term sustainability of Glenrock EMS, according to an announcement last week.
“One of the big issues, and one that Memorial Hospital is currently facing, is being able to operate sustainable Emergency Medical Services with viable funding within rural communities while also dealing with rising health care costs and reduced reimbursements,” Shawna Litzinger, a spokesperson for the hospital, said in a statement.
News circulated last month that Memorial Hospital could cut ambulance services to Glenrock and Rolling Hills beginning in July due to the costs. While the hospital has no plans to change its EMS operations, it has begun discussions with the two towns and Converse County officials to find a more sustainable path forward.
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Converse County has subsidized ambulance services for Glenrock and Rolling Hills and it will continue to do so in the interim while the local governments and hospital work together, said Jim Willox, chairman of the Converse County Commissioners. But like so many other Wyoming communities, the challenge is that EMS receives relatively few calls in the Glenrock area. Willox said first responders answer only a couple of calls each day on average.
“The discussion started around the financial cost of 24-hour service for limited calls, but that's not the only factor,” he said. “The conversation is much broader and deeper.”
At play is the fundamental question of how Glenrock and other rural communities and hospitals manage ambulance services. A basic ambulance costs roughly $530,000 between equipment and staffing to operate annually, requiring a minimum of about 650 paid trips each year, according to a Wyoming Department of Health. The costs are even higher for more advanced ambulances.
As with many other health care professions, Glenrock also faces difficulties finding the trained first responders to staff ambulances, said Mayor Bruce Roumell, who has long worked in EMS in Glenrock and with Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper.
“We used to have close to 25 people or better that were qualified to work on an ambulance in this end of the county at one time and we're down to two full time that actually live here,” Roumell said. “That tells you what type of predicament we're in.”
Glenrock and Rolling Hills are not alone. The Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee spent hours discussing the future of EMS in Wyoming during its last interim meeting, the product of years of concern. Since 2018, seven EMS agencies have closed across Wyoming, according to an October report from the Wyoming Department of Health, double the number that closed between 2005 and 2016. At the same time that many of Wyoming’s rural ambulance providers stand on shaky ground, they have also had to respond to increasing calls over the last six years, data shows.
EMS leaders identify staffing and funding as the most significant hurdles to sustainability, according to the task force’s report. Funding is a particular problem because many ambulance agencies aren’t fully reimbursed for the care that they provide. Each year, 911 calls account for more than 70% of ambulance responses in Wyoming, but EMS agencies aren’t paid for about a third of those trips, according to the Department of Health.
Lawmakers have taken some steps to address the challenges, using federal pandemic funds to shore up EMS and passing a bill during the last legislative session that allows county boards to form EMS districts.
Willox said the group is listening to all suggestions as it aims to ensure a stable future for EMS in Glenrock and Rolling Hills. Creating an EMS district is one consideration, but the measure would have its own obstacles. County commissioners can pass a resolution, but funding the district would require voters to approve an increase in property taxes.
There is no singular solution to steady Glenrock’s EMS ambulance service, but the solutions that do exist will take time. Roumell said it will likely take at least a year to make progress. “It's not something that's going to happen overnight,” he said.
For now, Converse County, Glenrock and Rolling Hills will continue to partner with Memorial Hospital to outline the next steps, but both Willox and Roumell were confident that the group could find a fix.
“We're gonna continue to work with them and see that we can still provide the level of care that everybody in Converse County deserves,” Roumell said. | https://trib.com/news/local/business/health-care/rural-wyoming-wrestles-with-ambulance-sustainability/article_844a9524-0181-11ee-b222-4bbbc8b323a0.html | 2023-06-03T22:52:49 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/business/health-care/rural-wyoming-wrestles-with-ambulance-sustainability/article_844a9524-0181-11ee-b222-4bbbc8b323a0.html |
Brass Elementary students were busy Friday morning planting flowers and writing inspirational notes for Uptown businesses.
The “Planting Their Roots” effort was a collaboration between Uptown Kenosha Inc., Brass Elementary, The Traveling Trunk, SOS Outreach and Kenosha Firefighters Care.
“These are fourth- and fifth-graders with volunteers from the community,” said Terri McGuire, a Brass teacher and outreach director of SOS Outreach, a youth development program.
“This is a passion of ours. We’re teaching the kids how to give back to the Uptown community. It’s a lot of people working together to help beautify the community.”
McGuire said about 40 local businesses will receive potted flowers.
“It’s a great day to have this,” McGuire said on Friday. “It’s so fun.”
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McGuire said many Brass Elementary students frequent Uptown businesses so providing local establishments potted plants is an impactful way to teach students to care about their community.
“Every place that they go to on a daily or weekly basis over the summer are going to have a potted plant to remind them of the beautification that they want to see in their neighborhood,” McGuire said, adding that every pot had a custom note with instructions for caring for the potted petunias.
“It’s just a lot of people coming together to do good for the community this morning,” McGuire said.
Fire Capt. Dale Howser volunteered on behalf of Kenosha Firefighters Care. Firefighters and students delivered the flowers with in a firetruck to businesses.
“The kids are so very excited,” Howser said. “It’s always great to help the community.”
Cherish Rupp-Kent, 11, said she enjoyed planting the flowers.
“It was my first time. It’s dirty but it’s fun,” Rupp-Kent said.
SOS Outreach, a nonprofit partnering with groups across the nation, aims to help kids experience the transformative power of the outdoors.
“This is what we do. We strengthen and create diverse growth opportunities through innovative engagement for the businesses and community development, said Krista Maurer, president of Uptown Kenosha Inc. and neighborhood resident, in a statement. “We are happy to be working with Brass School/SOS Outreach youth.” | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/brass-elementary-students-plant-flowers-for-uptown-businesses-in-kenosha/article_8bb93fea-016d-11ee-8e47-fb474beb2098.html | 2023-06-03T22:55:29 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/brass-elementary-students-plant-flowers-for-uptown-businesses-in-kenosha/article_8bb93fea-016d-11ee-8e47-fb474beb2098.html |
Early summer breezes and mild temperatures helped make the 21st Annual Outta Sight Kite Flight a high-flying success Saturday at Kenosha’s Kennedy Park.
Hundreds from across the region gathered at the scenic lakefront park to take part in all things kite-related during the free outdoor event that continues Sunday. The event was organized by Scott Fisher, president of Milwaukee’s Gift of Wings kite and aviation store.
“This is one of the best years we’ve ever had weather-wise,” Fisher said. “We’ve had every kind of weather down here over the years but this is pretty darn good.”
Scott said Kenosha feels like a “second home” to him.
“This is a good family tradition and we want to keep going throughout the years,” Scott said. “You can get away from your smartphones and Apple watches and all of that kind of technology by going to a park, putting up a kite and just enjoying the day. I look forward to this every year. Kenosha is a second home and this park is so special. How can you beat this?”
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Kris Kochman, the city’s community relations liaison, said she couldn’t have wished for a better day.
“It’s going great and the huge kites are in the sky which is a good sign,” Kochman said. “Some years it’s not windy enough or too windy. This is perfect weather. The wind off the lake is preferable. It’s just such a beautiful day. This is popular with families, many of whom come out and spend the day here and have a picnic at such a good park.”
Miss Kenosha 2023 Willow Newell sang the National Anthem before the Grant Launch of hundreds of kites from attendees Saturday afternoon.
“This was my very first time here,” Newell said. “I always love being around the kids and meeting them. They love it.”
Newell, who resides in Racine but attends Carthage College, said Kenosha is “such a supportive city.”
“I flew a kite when I was younger but this kind of makes you want to do it again,” Newell said. “This is such a beautiful event for the community. There are so many people of all ages coming together to celebrate on a beautiful day.”
Alex Daganais and the Canadian Dream Team from Montreal, Quebec, along with Jake Peters of Union Grove, made an appearance at the event with two large manta ray kites and a 120-foot trilobite kite all tied together.
“It’s a pleasure being here,” Daganais said. “The trilobite is brand-new.”
He said the giant kites can weigh more than 75 pounds.
Noted kite flying team No Knots performed a synchronized kite performance to the tune of Lady Gaga’s “Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick.”
Team member Mike Stephenson, of Pontiac, Ill., said it takes years to become a professional kite flier.
“The crowds in Kenosha are fantastic,” Stephenson said. “I love it here. It’s a beautiful lakefront and an awesome city. It’s a wonderful place. Everybody treats us with great respect.”
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New this year is a giant red IKEA heart-shaped kite — echoing the company’s mascot — and an IKEA Lounge offering flavored waters, cookies, children’s activities and discounts for those who sign up for the company’s loyalty program.
“It’s been an awesome partnership so far,” said Zach Neff, who works in marketing for the company. “IKEA is family-centric store and we’re here at a kite festival where families and friends come together to enjoy the day.”
Kochman said IKEA is a “neighbor to our north” in Oak Creek and is happy to have them “supporting the kite fest.”
The Outta Sight Kite Flight continues on Sunday. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/ideal-weather-helps-make-outta-sight-kite-flight-a-success-in-kenoshas-kennedy-park/article_ada62f62-0246-11ee-922f-c788416762d4.html | 2023-06-03T22:55:35 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/ideal-weather-helps-make-outta-sight-kite-flight-a-success-in-kenoshas-kennedy-park/article_ada62f62-0246-11ee-922f-c788416762d4.html |
Cheers erupted from friends and families and rang out in the Reuther High School auditorium as the 48 students in the class of 2023, sporting bright purple caps and gowns, processed into the auditorium Saturday morning.
The cheers and excitement grew louder as each student walked in with their heads held high.
Dakota Beresford gave the welcome address, sharing memories of painting a collage for Kenosha, along with recognizing the hard work it took to be in the auditorium waiting to receive a diploma.
“We’ve been preparing for this day for our whole lives and, whoa, has it been a journey. It’s been an unforgettable journey with lots of adventure, tears, laughter and heartbreak, but we did it,” she said. “As we step into adulthood, just remember all the work we’ve been through and the people who surrounded us along the way.”
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Dustin Crass, who gave the commencement message, congratulated his peers on “making it this far,” as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic began in the middle of their freshman year of high school.
“A lot of us missed out on having a normal high school experience because of it,” Crass said. “Despite this, we are all here today to walk across the stage and receive our diplomas. The class of 2023, to me, is one of the strongest-willed classes graduating after the pandemic, as almost all of our high school experience was affected by it.”
Crass also spoke of Reuther taking a chance on the class.
“Reuther gave us all another opportunity after other schools had failed us,” Crass said. “I have full faith that our graduating class will take advantage of the things we learned in our time here.”
Reuther Principal Maria Kotz addressed the students with a message of resiliency.
“COVID made practically nothing about these years remotely normal for us,” Kotz said. “You grew as individuals and came together as a group. Teachers tell me you persevered and were resilient.”
Chief of School Leadership Bill Haithcock spoke on a theme of new beginnings.
“Today you’re going to walk out these doors a graduate as an adult,” he said. “This is the moment you can take to reinvent yourself, to be the best version of yourself. Tomorrow is a new day where you get to answer, ‘How do I decide to lead the life I want.’”
As speeches concluded and diplomas were handed to students, shouting, clapping and the celebration grew louder as students walked across the stage. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/reuther-high-school-graduation-celebrates-class-of-2023-in-kenosha/article_a4e37370-0233-11ee-8858-3bdcf59f2180.html | 2023-06-03T22:55:41 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/reuther-high-school-graduation-celebrates-class-of-2023-in-kenosha/article_a4e37370-0233-11ee-8858-3bdcf59f2180.html |
Police in Needham, Massachusetts, are investigating after multiple rabbits have been shot with arrows.
One family who found an injured rabbit in their yard this week is speaking out in hopes of spreading awareness and catching whomever is responsible.
Fifth-grader Teddy Cooper and his mom spotted one with an arrow through its back in their yard earlier this week.
"At first, I thought it was a pen, and when it turned, it looked like an arrow because it was right through its back," he said. "I was like, 'That thing must be in pain.'"
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They took as many photos as possible before calling police.
"I made sure to give them the photos and told them everything we saw," Liz Cooper said. "We also showed them the direction the bunny hopped in, because he was able to hop away."
This is not the first time this has happened in Needham. Earlier this spring, a neighbor posted on social media about another rabbit that was shot with a crossbow. That rabbit later died.
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Needham police do not know if the two incidents are connected, but they are investigating along with environmental police. Rabbit hunting is legal in Massachusetts, but a special license is needed to do it.
There are also nonviolent ways for gardeners to deal with rabbits, including products that can be sprayed on plants.
"You just wonder who is doing this and why. I don't want to see anybody get hurt, that was my main concern," Liz Cooper said.
Her son has a message to whomever is behind the violence.
"Whoever did it, knock it off. One animal hurt is too many," Teddy Cooper said.
Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incidents to come forward. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/one-animal-hurt-is-too-many-rabbits-found-shot-with-arrows-in-needham/4391532/ | 2023-06-03T22:59:46 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/one-animal-hurt-is-too-many-rabbits-found-shot-with-arrows-in-needham/4391532/ |
Everyone loves a Philly cheesesteak. How about one made by Ed Sheeran?
The English singer and songwriter is in town for two shows and stopped by Philips Steaks in South Philly to learn how to make a cheesesteak, and even made them to order for customers.
The owners, Philip and Joseph, showed Sheeran the ropes of how to make a cheesesteak and then let him serve customers and got their reactions.
A video posted on Sheeran’s Instagram goes behind the scenes as he learns how to make the Philly staple.
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One woman said the cheesesteak was “perfect” and gave it a thumbs up.
“This is beyond unbelievable, and I got to tell you, I think Ed did just a little bit better than my brother Philip for his first time making a cheesesteak,” said Joseph.
Sheeran is performing at the Lincoln Financial Field Saturday as part of his concert tour that goes until September. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ed-sheeran-learns-how-to-make-a-philly-cheesesteak-and-serves-them-to-fans/3578557/ | 2023-06-03T23:01:34 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ed-sheeran-learns-how-to-make-a-philly-cheesesteak-and-serves-them-to-fans/3578557/ |
Police in Needham, Massachusetts, are investigating after multiple rabbits have been shot with arrows.
One family who found an injured rabbit in their yard this week is speaking out in hopes of spreading awareness and catching whomever is responsible.
Fifth-grader Teddy Cooper and his mom spotted one with an arrow through its back in their yard earlier this week.
"At first, I thought it was a pen, and when it turned, it looked like an arrow because it was right through its back," he said. "I was like, 'That thing must be in pain.'"
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They took as many photos as possible before calling police.
"I made sure to give them the photos and told them everything we saw," Liz Cooper said. "We also showed them the direction the bunny hopped in, because he was able to hop away."
This is not the first time this has happened in Needham. Earlier this spring, a neighbor posted on social media about another rabbit that was shot with a crossbow. That rabbit later died.
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Needham police do not know if the two incidents are connected, but they are investigating along with environmental police. Rabbit hunting is legal in Massachusetts, but a special license is needed to do it.
There are also nonviolent ways for gardeners to deal with rabbits, including products that can be sprayed on plants.
"You just wonder who is doing this and why. I don't want to see anybody get hurt, that was my main concern," Liz Cooper said.
Her son has a message to whomever is behind the violence.
"Whoever did it, knock it off. One animal hurt is too many," Teddy Cooper said.
Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incidents to come forward. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/one-animal-hurt-is-too-many-rabbits-found-shot-with-arrows-in-needham/3578545/ | 2023-06-03T23:01:40 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/one-animal-hurt-is-too-many-rabbits-found-shot-with-arrows-in-needham/3578545/ |
Delaware State Police looking for driver in road rage shooting in Newark
Delaware State Police are looking for a male driver involved in a road rage shooting that happened in Newark on Friday night.
According to police, at around 11:30 p.m. Friday, troopers began investigating the shooting after a 52-year-old man checked into a hospital with a gunshot wound. The incident happened around 10 p.m. at Sunset Lake Road and Old Baltimore Pike.
Police say the driver of a 2005-2010 Buick LeSabre fired several shots at the 52-year-old man during an argument at a red light. The man was shot once in the hand, according to the police.
The Buick then fled the scene. The Buick is gold with an out-of-state registration plate, police say.
Prior to the incident, police say the Buick was driving “erratically” on northbound Sunset Lake Road.
The Delaware State Police will continue to investigate this shooting. Anyone with information about this incident should call Detective M. Conway at 302-365-8411 or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Contact local reporter Cameron Goodnight at cgoodnight@delawareonline.com, or by calling or texting 302-324-2208. Follow him on Twitter at @CamGoodnight. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/03/road-rage-incident-newark-shooting-late-friday-night/70285191007/ | 2023-06-03T23:10:25 | 1 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/03/road-rage-incident-newark-shooting-late-friday-night/70285191007/ |
SALEM, Ore. — Parent advocates in Oregon continue their fight to renew a program that allowed them to be paid as their child's caregiver during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The program, which paid family members to care for loved ones with disabilities, was a temporary measure enacted during the pandemic. It vanished when the pandemic emergency ended on May 11, 2023 and federal funding dried up.
Since last year, families have explored numerous pathways to keep the program going, from pushing for a bill that would restart the program in some form in 2024, to speaking directly to federal officials about how the state can opt in to funding.
KGW met with several families to talk about what the paid parent caregiver program allowed them to do for their minor children with disabilities.
"You never look at COVID like it's a blessing, but it was a blessing for parents like us," said Lynn Godfrey. "It really, really does make a difference. I mean, quality of life, quality of life for our children. They're happier, they're less sick."
Godfrey's daughter, Miley, has Angelman syndrome, a complex genetic disorder that impacts the nervous system.
Maria and Aaron Jolley also took part in the program for their 6-year-old son, Lucas, who has a seizure disorder.
"There's no cure, and it's going to get worse as he gets older," explained Aaron, "It started when he was about 3 months old, and since then he's been having so many seizures that he hasn't been able to live a normal life."
"Having a child like this — you can't work outside easily," said Maria. "And this type of job where you can be a caregiver for your disabled child gives stability to families like mine."
Andra Brown-Lopez cares for her 3-year-old son, Ezra, who was born with Cornelia de Lange syndrome.
"Being his mom is the best thing that's happened to me," she said. "There's just a lot that goes into taking care of him ... and you know, me and his dad are always worried when our luck is going to run out with him."
Since the program's end, anxiety and fear has gripped these families who are unsure what will happen next.
"We have a shortage, a massive shortage in the state for qualified care, and every one of these children require a lot of care," said Godfrey.
"It's not that I don't want to work, it's that I literally can't," said Brown-Lopez. "At the end of the day, he is the most important thing. A job can replace employees, and they do, often. I can't replace my son."
"Not only is there no caregiver to hire, but we're also going to have to take time away from work to be able to be here to care for our son's needs. It's just really challenging," said Aaron Jolley.
State Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin, whose committee introduced Senate Bill 91 to reinstate the paid family caregiver program, is working to get gap funding to allow families with the greatest need financial help between now and when a change goes into effect.
Despite the Republican walkout stalling many bills in Salem, including SB 91, parents hope their tireless advocacy will lead to changes in the short term for the stability of their families.
In a statement to KGW, Oregon's Office of Developmental Disability Services wrote, in part:
The Oregon Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) administered the temporary program that helped reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection for the most vulnerable children in Oregon’s intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) system. The temporary program gave parents the option to reduce the number of outside caregivers coming into their homes. This reduced their children’s chance of exposure to the virus. ODDS has been clear since the beginning that this program was temporary.
ODDS could not extend the program permanently, because ODDS created the program through a temporary federal authority that expired with the PHE (1135 authority). Whether ODDS can administer a permanent paid parents program or any form of a bridge program until the permanent option is established is a legislative matter.
Last year, members of the Oregon Legislature held listening sessions with self-advocates, parents and other members of the I/DD community about whether to make the temporary program permanent in some form. This year, legislators put forth two bills with different options for a permanent paid-parents program. One bill, Senate Bill 91, is still in consideration and is currently in the Joint Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Services for funding. If the Legislature passes a permanent solution, it will still take time, likely into 2024, for ODDS to get federal approvals and set up the new program.
ODDS understands how the scheduled end of this program has been unsettling and disruptive to some families who came to depend upon it. In Oregon, case management entities (CMEs) with whom ODDS partners coordinate the planning and selection of services and supports with individuals and family. ODDS has directed parents to their CMEs and other resources to help them navigate this transition. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/parent-advocates-oregon-fight-instate-permanent-paid-caregiver-program-for-minor-children-disabilities/283-79dc41f9-c20f-4828-b3ff-847aa7dc870d | 2023-06-03T23:12:42 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/parent-advocates-oregon-fight-instate-permanent-paid-caregiver-program-for-minor-children-disabilities/283-79dc41f9-c20f-4828-b3ff-847aa7dc870d |
BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Police Department is urging motorists to take extra precautions amid a recent increase in car-related crimes.
Patrol Sgt. Josh Swartzentruber said Saturday afternoon that Bloomington police had responded that day to at least three calls for stolen vehicles and three other calls about vehicle burglaries.
Swartzentruber urged the public to "take more vigilance to try to protect their property."
He said owners should roll up their vehicle windows and make sure all doors are locked when the vehicle is unattended.
A representative from the Normal Police Department said they have not seen this increase in car-related crimes.
The Memorial Day parade in downtown Bloomington stepped off at 9 a.m. from Front and Lee streets, and culminated with a ceremony in Miller Park.
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Bloomington-Normal Rotary members march in the Memorial Day parade on Monday in Bloomington.
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Rick Parker of the Marine Corps League detachment 988 in Bloomington rides down Lee Street to Miller Park in Bloomington on Monday.
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A young helper joins Normal Mayor Chris Koos, front, and town council members Chemberly Harris (waving), Karyn Smith and Kevin McCarthy in the Memorial Day parade through downtown Bloomington on Monday.
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State Sen. Tom Bennett, R-Gibson City, talks to parade attendees on Monday in downtown Bloomington. Bennett represents the 53rd District, Bureau, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, LaSalle, Livingston, Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Putnam, Tazewell, Will, and Woodford counties.
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A 1953 B-57 Canberra is featured during the Memorial Day parade on Monday.
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The 2023 Memorial Day Parade on Monday in Bloomington headed down Lee Street to Miller Park.
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The Bloomington High School Marching Band played the Battle Hymn of the Republic during the 2023 Memorial Day Parade on Monday in Bloomington.
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Members of the local Scouts BSA and the Cub Scouts march with American flags in the 2023 Memorial Day parade on Monday near Miller Park in Bloomington.
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The Bloomington High School Marching Band performed the Battle Hymn of the Republic in the 2023 Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29 near Miller Park in Bloomington.
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The Bloomington High School Marching Band performed the Battle Hymn of the Republic in the 2023 Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29 near Miller Park in Bloomington
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State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, and Matt Strupp of IBEW #197 attend the Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday.
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The Prairie Aviation Museum brought a Hughes TH-55A Helicopter to the 2023 Memorial Day parade on Monday in Bloomington. The TH-55A was flown by the U.S. Army from 1964 - 1967.
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A truck for Altitude Trampoline Park is followed closely by one from That Kid Place spraying bubbles and foam at onlookers during the 2023 Memorial Day parade on Monday near Miller Park in Bloomington.
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Onlookers are sprayed with foam and bubbles by That Kid Place during the 2023 Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29 near Miller Park in Bloomington.
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Onlookers are sprayed with foam and bubbles by That Kid Place during the 2023 Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29 near Miller Park in Bloomington
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9-year-old Griffin Underwood of Bloomington plays in bubbles sprayed at him from That Kid Place during the 2023 Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29 at Miller Park in Bloomington.
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Lt. Col. Kraig M. Kline, department chair of ROTC at Illinois State University, delivers remarks at a Memorial Day ceremony in Miller Park to honor military members who died in service to the country.
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Lt. Col. Kraig M. Kline, department chair of ROTC at Illinois State University, addresses attendees at a Memorial Day ceremony in Bloomington's Miller Park on Monday.
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Audience members take in the Memorial Day ceremony Monday in Miller Park.
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American Legion Honor Guard member David Brown is among those who attended the Memorial Day ceremony Monday at Miller Park.
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CEDAR FALLS — In collaboration with the Cedar Falls Lions Club and Allen College, UnityPoint Health is hosting healthy gardening and cooking classes this summer. All sessions are free and will take place at UnityPoint Health – Prairie Parkway at 5100 Prairie Parkway.
A kids diabetes education camp is 9-11 a.m. each Monday in June. The camp teaches gardening skills and a lesson about diabetes while incorporating a craft, games and a snack made from fresh produce. Parents or guardians are welcome to accompany the children and must sign a release form.
Additional classes at the garden are scheduled throughout the summer:
10 a.m.–noon Tuesday (leafy green things). 5-7 p.m. June 22 (red, white and purple radishes). 10 a.m.–noon June 27 (peas porridge hot). 5-7 p.m.– July 11 (herbs and more). 10 a.m.–noon July 20 (carrots and cucumbers). 5-7 p.m. July 25 (all colors of beans and potatoes). 5-7 p.m. Aug. 10 (all colors of tasty toms). 10 a.m.–noon Aug. 15 (peppers and stuff). 5-7 p.m. Aug. 24 (salsa contest). 5-7 p.m. Sept. 14 (zucchini and potatoes). 5-7 p.m. Oct. 10 (harvest and cider festival).
Dementia Engagement, 10 a.m. on one Wednesday every month: June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18.
For a full list of classes, updates and more information, go online to www.ParkwayGarden.org .
Photos: India train crash kills over 280
People watch the wreckage of passenger trains that derailed in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds as rail cars were flipped over and mangled in one of the country’s deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains that derailed in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds as rail cars were flipped over and mangled in one of the country’s deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains that derailed in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds as rail cars were flipped over and mangled in one of the country’s deadliest train crashes in decades.
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People inspect the site of passenger trains that derailed in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds as rail cars were flipped over and mangled in one of the country’s deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers rest in the shade of a passenger train that derailed in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds as rail cars were flipped over and mangled in one of the country’s deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers work at the site of a passenger trains that derailed in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds as rail cars were flipped over and mangled in one of the country’s deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers carry the body of a victim of a passenger train that derailed in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds as rail cars were flipped over and mangled in one of the country’s deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers carry the body of a victim of a passenger train that derailed in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds as rail cars were flipped over and mangled in one of the country’s deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains that derailed in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds as rail cars were flipped over and mangled in one of the country’s deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains that derailed in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds as rail cars were flipped over and mangled in one of the country’s deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains that derailed in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds as rail cars were flipped over and mangled in one of the country’s deadliest train crashes in decades.
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People offer prayers for victims of train accident in Orissa, in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds as rail cars were flipped over and mangled in one of the country’s deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains accident, in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people. Hundreds of others were trapped inside more than a dozen mangled rail cars, in one of the country's deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains accident, in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people. Hundreds of others were trapped inside more than a dozen mangled rail cars, in one of the country's deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains accident, in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Rescuers are wading through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people. Hundreds of others were trapped inside more than a dozen mangled rail cars, in one of the country's deadliest train crashes in decades.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains accident, in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars, officials said.
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Injured passengers of trains accident sit at a local hospital, in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars, officials said.
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Bodies recovered from passenger trains lay on the track at the site of an accident, in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars, officials said.
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Bodies recovered from passenger trains lay at the site of an accident, in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars officials said.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains accident, in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023.Two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars, officials said.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains accident, in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023.Two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars, officials said.
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Bodies recovered from passenger trains lay on the track at the site of an accident, in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars, officials said.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains accident, in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars officials said.
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Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains accident, in Balasore district, in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, Saturday, June 3, 2023.Two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars officials said.
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Phoenix area COVID-19 era students graduating in 2023
55 PHOTOS | https://www.azcentral.com/picture-gallery/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/03/phoenix-area-covid-19-era-students-graduating-2023/12028668002/ | 2023-06-03T23:41:12 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/picture-gallery/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/03/phoenix-area-covid-19-era-students-graduating-2023/12028668002/ |
Phoenix cop in Miranda warning dies
Law enforcement careerman considered the high court's decision a "mistake," widow says
The former Phoenix police detective on the early 1960's case that brought on the national use of the Miranda warning during arrests has died.
Caroll Cooley had been in a Phoenix-area hospice when he died May 29 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to his family. He was 87.
Eventually rising to the ranks of captain in the police department and retiring in 1979, Cooley was a detective in a 1963 rape case that led to the conviction of Ernesto Miranda.
A written confession Cooley obtained from Miranda became the focal point of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Miranda vs. Arizona. The Supreme Court’s decision in the case instituted the reading of rights to arrested individuals.
Miranda's conviction, case in the Supreme Court
Working the case, Cooley matched a partial license plate and car model to Miranda. Never informed of his rights since law enforcement was not required to do so, Miranda obliged Cooley’s request to accompany him to the police station.
Though he was not under arrest, the rape victim and a robbery victim both picked Miranda in a police lineup. Miranda had a history of arrests, including attempted rape, and matched suspect description in several of the police department’s unsolved crimes.
After telling Miranda he was picked out of the lineup, Cooley asked him to pen a confession.
"They accuse me of telling him what to write, which is absolute BS," Cooley said in an interview.
Miranda’s lawyer objected to the written confession being admitted as court evidence because the defendant had no counsel during his interrogation. The objection was overruled. Miranda was handed a rape and kidnapping conviction later upheld by the Arizona Supreme Court on grounds the confession was not obtained illegally.
Upon requests by the American Civil Liberties Union, a Phoenix-based law firm took Miranda’s case to the Supreme Court where in 1966 it became the lead among cases arguing violations to the Sixth Amendment. The Constitutional amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a lawyer.
In oral arguments, lawyer John J. Flynn argued police violated Miranda’s Fifth Amendment right to not incriminate himself.
The court agreed, 5-4, and the warning during arrest became expected practice among law enforcement.
Miranda was retried and sentenced to 20 to 30 years in prison and was paroled in 1972 before being sent incarcerated again for a parole violation. He was finally released in 1975 and died the next year from a stabbing in a Phoenix bar fight.
Lawman disagreed with decision
Cooley never agreed with the ruling, his widow, Glee Cooley, told The Arizona Republic in a Friday afternoon interview. Glee Cooley said her husband thought it deterred police investigations.
"You watch TV programs, the first thing they say is 'I want a lawyer,' so, you never get the information that you need to investigate," Glee Cooley said. "He thought it was a mistake, but there was not anything he could do about it."
Dennis Cooley told The Republic that his grandfather appeared to take pride in his part in history as he would regale his grandchildren about his role in the Miranda case.
Carroll F. Cooley was born Aug. 25, 1935 in Arkansas. He and his parents moved to Phoenix when he was a year old.
Cooley began his 21-year career on the Phoenix police force as a patrol officer in 1958. He went on to work for the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Department of Corrections.
Married for 58 years, Carroll and Glee met when he received care on a shooting injury he sustained to his face during an armed robbery. The doctor who healed his injury employed Glee. The bullet knocked out Carroll's upper right-side teeth and remained lodged for life in his upper lip as it was too close to a nerve to remove it.
Carroll Cooley was "an all-around, well-rounded sportsman" who won trophies for bodybuilding, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid golfer, his widow said. The Cooleys regularly went scuba-diving for years, their favorite destination being the island of Roatán off the coast of Honduras.
In addition to his wife, Carroll Cooley is survived by four of five children, 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
A service will be held at 1 p.m. June 15 at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary and Cemetery on East Bell Road in Scottsdale.
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Woman gives birth at Glendale home; firefighters tend to baby and mom
A woman on Friday night gave birth in her home as firefighters helped her and the baby receive the care they needed.
About 8:30 p.m., the Glendale Fire Department responded to a call of a woman in labor and found the mom holding her newborn daughter, according to the Fire Department. Firefighters clamped and cut the umbilical cord, kept the baby warm and helped the mother to get the child to latch on for feeding, the Fire Department said.
An IV was started on the mother for fluids and medication, the Fire Department added. As the new mom and baby girl were taken to the hospital, a firefighter, who is also a nurse, worked to reduce the woman's bleeding and contractions on the uterus, according to the department.
"We are so happy to have been able to help this family welcome their new baby into the world," said Ryan Freeburg, fire chief of the Glendale Fire Department, in a statement. "Our firefighters are trained to handle all types of emergencies, and we are proud to have been able to provide this family with the care they needed."
Mother and child are well and a hospital release is expected soon, the Fire Department said. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale/2023/06/03/firefighters-assist-with-birth-at-glendale-home/70285183007/ | 2023-06-03T23:41:24 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale/2023/06/03/firefighters-assist-with-birth-at-glendale-home/70285183007/ |
MAHANOY TOWNSHIP, PA — Fire crews are working to put out a wildfire in Schuylkill County.
Flames sparked around 2:45 p.m. Saturday in the area of Brandonville Road in Mahanoy Township near Shenandoah.
Several fire companies throughout Schuylkill County as well as the DCNR, are working to extinguish the flames.
No injuries have been reported in the fire.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/fire-companies-respond-to-wildfire-in-schuylkill-county-brandonville-road-mahanoy-township-near-shenandoah-dcnr/523-77efc650-e09d-44c3-9c9c-3b52004d68bd | 2023-06-03T23:53:47 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/fire-companies-respond-to-wildfire-in-schuylkill-county-brandonville-road-mahanoy-township-near-shenandoah-dcnr/523-77efc650-e09d-44c3-9c9c-3b52004d68bd |
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — It was a fun day at Grapevine Hills Farm in Salem Township for a hoe-down as people packed the barn with basket raffles, food, and music, all to support a well-known farm family.
"Everybody knows the Hollister family, the Hollister Hill, the Hollisterville; the family has been here for a long time, and they are just such kind, giving people," said Judy Longo, Lake Ariel.
So when the Hollister family's barn in Jefferson Township caught fire in February, people like Lisa Robertson knew she had to do something to help them rebuild.
"The next thing I said was, you know what, we're doing a barn raising, why don't we do a benefit in our barn and it just kind of morphed after that," said Lisa Robertson, coordinator.
The fire took hours for crews to put out, and luckily, no animals were hurt.
Marc and Sheryl Hollister say the support they've received since that day is overwhelming.
"I've never been one to accept stuff like this, and I can even get emotional over it," said Marc Hollister.
"It's hard for me to understand people who do not know us from Adam doing all of this work for us, just for us," said Sheryl Hollister.
People at the benefit all recall the moment they heard the news of the fire, and they came out in droves to help in any way they could.
"You get that sick feeling in your stomach, and as soon as you find out that no fatalities happened, you take a step back, take it in and then realize everything else that needs to be taken care of," said Longo.
The Hollisters say they won't be able to completely replace what they've lost, but it will be enough to help with scaled-back plans to store hay and house the farm animals.
"Well, I don't really know if we are going to be able to rebuild, it was a big barn, and with the way insurance works, it's only an outbuilding to them because I didn't have the building insured, so we're not going to be able to do a whole lot as far as a big barn," said Marc Hollister.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wayne-county/hoe-down-for-the-hollister-family-in-wayne-county-judy-longo-lisa-robertson-marc-sheryl/523-59e73cf5-e05c-4997-aa2b-79483b371639 | 2023-06-03T23:53:53 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wayne-county/hoe-down-for-the-hollister-family-in-wayne-county-judy-longo-lisa-robertson-marc-sheryl/523-59e73cf5-e05c-4997-aa2b-79483b371639 |
ISABELLA COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A 68-year-old motorcyclist from Clare died after a crash near Mount Pleasant on Saturday morning, according to police.
The Isabella County Sheriff’s Office says the motorcyclist was following a pickup truck, which was towing a small utility trailer, in the 1000 block of East Rosebush Road in Isabella Township around 10:50 a.m.
Investigators say a 22-year-old man from Owosso who was driving the truck slowed to make a left turn into a driveway. The motorcyclist failed to stop his 2001 Harley Davidson and crashed into the truck and trailer.
The collision trapped the motorcycle rider between the pickup truck and its trailer. He was pronounced dead from massive head injuries.
The Owosso man did not report any injuries from the crash. The Isabella County Sheriff's Office will continue investigating the circumstances leading to the crash. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-near-mount-pleasant-on-saturday-morning/article_5c629850-0266-11ee-bff1-579cf91b40ac.html | 2023-06-04T00:03:07 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-near-mount-pleasant-on-saturday-morning/article_5c629850-0266-11ee-bff1-579cf91b40ac.html |
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Lebanese festival is back for the first time since the pandemic.
The festival celebrates Lebanese food, language, dancing, and more.
The culture has a rich history in the Roanoke Valley.
“Lebanese immigrants came to the Roanoke area in the late 1800′s, early part of that century, and they’re continuing to immigrate to this day and they brought a very rich heritage with them,” Ray Farris, Chair of Parrish Council of St. Elias Church said. “And they started St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church. And we have done our best to try and continue the traditions and to continue to share our traditions and our heritage with the Roanoke Valley and beyond.”
The festival will go on until 9 p.m. Saturday and will be back again Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/03/lebanese-festival-returns-to-roanoke/ | 2023-06-04T00:04:13 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/03/lebanese-festival-returns-to-roanoke/ |
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — Gun violence continues to claim lives in our area, but several organizations are working together to bring awareness and combat the problem.
Bessemer community leaders hosted a gun buyback Saturday. Community members who turned in guns received gift cards in exchange.
“And it’s not only just taking the guns off the street,” said Lynneice Washington, the Jefferson County District Attorney for the Bessemer Cutoff. “Saving lives is so important but also giving awareness about guns and gun safety.”
Faith based ministries also handed out gun safety information and gun safety locks. These are actions Pastor Jonathan McPherson Jr. said are necessary in order to see change.
“So, we have to go out and we have to put our money where our mouth is,” said McPherson Jr., who serves at World Overcomers Christian Church. “We have to put action to what we say and go out and do all that we can to get as many guns off the street.”
Washington said an overwhelming number of community members came through, handing over 120 guns total.
“Any initiative to save a life to bring awareness to bring education about guns — guns are not bad, it’s just the people that handle them,” Washington said. “So, we want to bring that awareness and just make our community safer.”
McPherson Jr. said continuing this momentum is key.
“We want to continue this so that in the future, we can do even more,” McPherson Jr. said. “We’ll reach out to more churches more businesses and private citizens. And now that they see that we’ve accomplished this one and see how successful it was, I believe we can get even more support next time.”
The guns collected at the buyback will have their serial number recorded and then be destroyed. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-of-bessemer-hosts-gun-buyback-brings-awareness-to-ongoing-gun-violence/ | 2023-06-04T00:07:10 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-of-bessemer-hosts-gun-buyback-brings-awareness-to-ongoing-gun-violence/ |
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild. Temperatures into the 70s this evening, and 60s after midnight.
SUNDAY: Warm and dry through the first half of the day. Highs reach the low 90s. Moisture builds in from east to west in the afternoon and evening, leading to scattered showers and thunderstorms.
A few storms could be on the loud and impactful side, capable of gusty winds and small hail. Storms begin to fizzle by 8 pm, and we’re rain-free by midnight.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Isolated showers and storms likely to kick off the work-week. Hot and muggy. Highs in the upper 80s and low 90s.
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Trending drier, but isolated downpours can’t be ruled out, mainly south of I-20. Highs remain in the upper 80s and low 90s.
FRIDAY/SATURDAY: Drier air pushes into Central Alabama to round out the week. That will eliminate our rain chances. Despite the air being drier, it will still be warm. Highs in the upper 80s and low 90s continue, but it won’t be as muggy.
POST-TROPICAL ARLENE: As of the 4 pm Saturday advisory, Arlene became a post-tropical low. The remnants of Arlene will push east between Cuba and the Florida Keys over the rest of the weekend.
GULF COAST FORECAST: As Arlene pushes further south away from Gulf Coast beaches, surf conditions will be much improved from mid week. Expect warm conditions, with isolated daily showers and storms to start next week on Alabama beaches. Mainly yellow flag surf conditions along Alabama beaches.
Storm Team 7 Day
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Follow Us on Facebook: Chief Meteorologist Ashley Gann, Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum, Meteorologist Michael Haynes and Meteorologist Alex Puckett | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/summer-storms-return-sunday/ | 2023-06-04T00:07:16 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/summer-storms-return-sunday/ |
Prelude, Lincoln's newest vintage clothing and sneaker store, might be considered — as its wares suggest — a throwback.
Its Gen Z demographic is buying the clothes made popular by their parents — and grandparents — in a brick-and-mortar setting that some might consider antiquated in today's Amazon-influenced e-commerce economy.
Matt Johnson understands the perceived disconnect. Heck, he adds to it with a strong social media presence that serves as the marketing arm for the clothing store at 4220 S. 33rd St.
Johnson, the boyish-looking Gen Xer with tattoos from head to toe, is a product of the flea markets he grew up attending in Sacramento, California.
He cut his teeth buying vintage toys — Ninja Turtles were his forte — branched out to clothing and sneakers and gradually began selling his acquisitions online.
And he's made money — enough to buy a house in Hickman and provide for his family: wife Christina Horton and four children.
Still, there is no substitute for buying something in an actual shop, he has always believed.
"I think people miss the interaction, the shopping experience," he said. "It's not as fun to just click something convenient and buy it."
The shopping experience has evolved to the internet, but many people are still reluctant to buy clothes online because of the inconsistency with each brand's fit.
In addition, when selling vintage clothing, the description of a used piece of clothing is often up for debate. What one person considers to be gently worn might be considered completely worn out by another.
That said, the couple considered their options.
"We went back and forth for a while on whether to open a store or not," said Horton, who manages the shop.
At the end of the day, opening the shop — even with the overhead of rent, utilities and the commute from Hickman each day — made sense for one good reason.
"I wanted my house back," said Johnson, who spends much of the day selling vintage clothing online. "I want to separate my house from my business."
But with only 30% of the inventory currently in the store — and the fact that he's always in acquisition mode — the house will always be used for overflow inventory.
Perhaps the most unique thing about Prelude is the guerilla marketing approach Johnson has taken to promote products.
Each night, he and Horton make a video and post it on Instagram to highlight 30 new items that will be available in the store the next day.
In doing so, Prelude continues to churn its inventory, while giving shoppers a reason to continue coming back.
"We've had a bunch of people come back again already," he said. "That's big for us. We want that repeat business."
The store, which opened May 15, has grown its online presence with about 75 new followers each day.
That's how 17-year-old Angel Flores heard about Prelude. He was in the shop Wednesday and left with a few vintage items.
"It feels very simple," he said. "But yet, there's a lot of stuff here."
In three weeks, the number of Instagram followers has ballooned to nearly 1,000.
"I always ask people when they come in how they heard about us," Horton said. "They'll say, 'Oh, I follow you on Instagram' or 'Somebody sent me your Instagram post.' I try to get people to follow us on Instagram because we put out good stuff."
Johnson also paid about $100 for an Instagram ad that has led to an early uptick in business.
"I feel like that was money well spent," he said. "We got that back in the first two hours after it posted." | https://journalstar.com/news/local/vintage-clothing-and-sneaker-shop-opens-in-lincoln/article_2645a5c4-0099-11ee-91fb-0b46dd7cbd40.html | 2023-06-04T00:07:28 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/vintage-clothing-and-sneaker-shop-opens-in-lincoln/article_2645a5c4-0099-11ee-91fb-0b46dd7cbd40.html |
Man cleared in hunters' killings after 21 years in prison seeks $1M from state of Michigan
Detroit — A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters filed a lawsuit Friday seeking $1.02 million for wrongful convictions, just a day after a prosecutor dropped murder charges and ruled out a second trial.
“Jeff Titus is 71 years old. He was robbed of 21 years of his prime,” attorney Wolf Mueller said. “Who knows how long he will live? He doesn't have a day to waste.”
Titus' convictions were thrown out in February based on newly discovered evidence, Mueller said, a key threshold to get compensation from the state.
Titus has long declared his innocence in the fatal shootings of Doug Estes and Jim Bennett near his Kalamazoo County land in 1990.
He was released from prison — and a life sentence — earlier this year when authorities acknowledged that Titus' trial lawyer in 2002 was never given a police file with details about another suspect. Thomas Dillon was an Ohio serial killer whose five victims between 1989 and 1992 were hunting, fishing or jogging.
There is no dispute that the failure to produce the file violated Titus' constitutional rights.
“The ‘new evidence’ demonstrates that (Titus) is factually innocent of the crime,” his lawsuit states.
Under Michigan law, someone who is wrongly convicted can be eligible to receive $50,000 for each year in prison.
"We have not yet received the complaint and will evaluate it when we do,” said Kimberly Bush, spokeswoman at the attorney general's office.
Dillon died in an Ohio prison in 2011. The file found at the county sheriff's office revealed that a woman and her son had identified him as the man in a car in a ditch near the Michigan murder scene. The woman also described a car that resembled one owned by Dillon’s wife. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/2023/06/03/man-cleared-in-hunters-killings-after-21-years-in-prison-seeks-1m-from-state-of-michigan/70285276007/ | 2023-06-04T00:11:13 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/2023/06/03/man-cleared-in-hunters-killings-after-21-years-in-prison-seeks-1m-from-state-of-michigan/70285276007/ |
DNR crews battling wildfire southeast of Grayling
The Department of Natural Resources firefighters and local partners are battling a 1,000-acre wildfire in Crawford County. The fire is located about 4 miles southeast of Grayling in Grayling Township, near Staley Lake Road.
According to a statement released by the DNR, the wildfire is moving to the west and southwest and threatens multiple buildings. Evacuations are being conducted by emergency personnel. Shelter for evacuees is available at the Grayling Middle School gymnasium, 500 Spruce Street in Grayling, and the Beaver Creek Township Hall, 8888 S. Grayling Road.
Multiple closures are in place:
- Northbound and southbound lanes of I-75 between 4 Mile Road Exit 251 to Down River Road Exit 256 are closed.
- Staley Lake Road from M-72 to 4 Mile Road is closed.
- Wilderness Trail from Keystone Landing Road to Staley Lake Road is closed.
- Staley Lake Beach and Neff Lake Beach are closed.
The public is cautioned to avoid the area to give crews room to work on suppressing the fire. A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place for a 5-mile perimeter around the fire at heights below 5,000 feet. Do not fly aircraft or drones in this area.
The wildfire has produced an abundance of smoke. Visibility may be reduced on roadways – drive with care in affected areas. Limit exposure to wildfire smoke by staying indoors with windows shut, especially if you have asthma or another respiratory condition.
Michigan State Police, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, South Branch Fire Department and Beaver Creek Fire Department personnel are assisting the DNR with fighting the fire.
Ground crews, heavy equipment, a Michigan State Police helicopter, and four USDA Forest Service fire boss planes and a Type 1 helicopter have been assigned to help suppress the fire. Aircraft will scoop water from Neff Lake, Shellenbarger Lake and Lake Margrethe.
The fire cause has not yet been determined.
Michigan is currently experiencing unprecedented hot and dry conditions for this time of year, causing extreme fire danger. The DNR recommends these actions to reduce the risk of wildfire:
- Never leave a fire unattended, even for a moment.
- Check first to see if conditions permit open burning at Michigan.gov/BurnPermit.
- Always put fires out completely with water. Drench, stir with a shovel and drench again.
- Don't park hot equipment over dry grass on the roadside, which can ignite.
- More information is available at Michigan.gov/PreventWildfires.
The DNR will share fire updates via news releases and on the department Twitter account at Twitter.com/MichiganDNR. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/03/dnr-crews-battling-wildfire-southeast-of-grayling/70285428007/ | 2023-06-04T00:11:19 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/03/dnr-crews-battling-wildfire-southeast-of-grayling/70285428007/ |
The nation’s landfills are brimming with items that likely could have continued to be used if someone had known how to make one or two small fixes.
Melissa Stoner and Catherine Milner, of the city of Boise’s Curb It program, are looking to implement a new way to extend the lifespan of residents’ household items to prevent them from ending up in a landfill.
“As part of our overall goal to reduce waste, we want to start thinking about these materials not as waste but as something that can be reused,” Stoner said.
The city will host its first Repair Café at JUMP, located at 1000 W. Myrtle St., on Thursday, June 8, 5:30-8 p.m.
Attendees may bring in one household item that weighs less than 50 pounds, and a team of volunteers will try to fix it — items could include clothing, linen, shoes, toys, kitchen appliances, vacuums, tools, mobile devices, wood, ceramics and more. The Repair Café won’t accept bicycles, firearms, knives, blades, large appliances or anything that could create a health or safety hazard.
Those who attend this free event will register when they arrive and be directed to the appropriate repair station, Stoner said.
The concept began with Martine Postma, who organized the first Repair Café in Amsterdam in 2009, according to RepairCafe.org. Since then, it’s been implemented in countries around the world, with more than 2,700 organized across the globe.
Boise will host another Repair Cafe on Aug. 10. More information about the event can be found at JumpBoise.org/events/repair-cafe.
Those who are interested in volunteering at a Repair Café in Boise can contact Milner at cmilner@cityofboise.org. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/city-of-boise-to-host-its-first-repair-caf/article_f55f5184-ff18-11ed-b6ca-23f2850a08c7.html | 2023-06-04T00:16:08 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/city-of-boise-to-host-its-first-repair-caf/article_f55f5184-ff18-11ed-b6ca-23f2850a08c7.html |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning incident that happened in St. Petersburg Saturday evening.
Deputies responded at around 6 p.m. to a home in the area of 71st Street North and Orkney Avenue North near the Bonnie Bay community. A 3-year-old child was taken to the hospital in critical condition, the sheriff's office said.
Authorities did not immediately say what led to the drowning. The investigation is ongoing. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/child-drowning-st-pete-investigation/67-7cd7d186-249a-4544-a9a3-962f504fd582 | 2023-06-04T00:20:02 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/child-drowning-st-pete-investigation/67-7cd7d186-249a-4544-a9a3-962f504fd582 |
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.
Friday: Went 0 for 4 in a 6-2 loss to at Houston. He batted second and played center field.
Saturday: Went 1 for 5, striking out twice, with an RBI in a 9-6 loss to the Astros, who have won the first three games of the series. He batted second and played center field.
Sunday: J.P. France (1-1, 4.00) is scheduled to start the 2:10 p.m. series finale for Houston. Trout has not faced the rookie.
Stats: Trout is hitting .269 (58 for 217) with 13 home runs, 32 RBIs and 36 runs scored in 56 games. He has walked 26 times and struck out 68 times. His on-base percentage is .360, his OPS .858. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-astros-beat-angels-for-3rd-day-in-a-row/article_eadd2ec4-023e-11ee-aabd-9bfc19cb1b65.html | 2023-06-04T00:21:43 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-astros-beat-angels-for-3rd-day-in-a-row/article_eadd2ec4-023e-11ee-aabd-9bfc19cb1b65.html |
The Atlantic Christian School softball team beat Pilgrim Academy 20-10 in five innings Saturday in the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference championship game.
Winning pitcher Ava Nixon went five innings and struck out six. Paige Noble, Evangelina Kim, Izzy Alford and Alli Lushina each tripled for Atlantic Christian (15-2), and Alli Schlundt doubled. Taylor Sutton went 2 for 4 with three runs and an RBI.
Pilgrim led 3-2 after two innings, but the Cougars scored 11 runs in the third inning. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/atlantic-christian-softball-wins-tscac-title/article_0c8b633c-025e-11ee-a701-9b2e85b918ff.html | 2023-06-04T00:21:49 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/atlantic-christian-softball-wins-tscac-title/article_0c8b633c-025e-11ee-a701-9b2e85b918ff.html |
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City High School boys lacrosse team played a thrilling game Saturday, but its season ended in heartbreak.
Ryan O’Conner scored in the second overtime to lead third-seeded Moorestown to a 5-4 victory over second-seeded Ocean City in the South Jersey Group III semifinals at Carey Stadium. The Quakers will play at top-seeded Shawnee in the championship Tuesday.
Moorestown (14-7) is ranked No. 3 in The Press Elite 11. The Red Raiders (13-7) are fourth. The game was tied 3-3 at halftime, and the Quakers led 4-3 after three quarters. Early in the fourth, Ocean City’s Kai Lindsay tied it at 4-4.
“Moorestown brought it from the beginning,” Red Raiders senior goalie Winfield Dunn said. “They have some good players, like Cole Pitcher. He is one of the best players in the state, easily. They just brought it to us from the beginning. They hit us hard, and we just did not know how to respond, but overall we played a tough game.”
Dunn made terrific saves, including in the fourth quarter to force overtime. He finished with 12 stops.
“The defense let me see the ball well (Saturday), and they played a really strong game plan,” Dunn said. “Defensively, they slid well, they played their man well, they were communicative, we cleared the ball. They gave me every look they could. In the end, we just couldn’t get it done. But props to the defense, and I love the looks they gave me. That was one of the best games we played all year defensively.”
Moorestown won the opening faceoff in the second overtime and went right down the field in nine seconds and scored the winning goal. The Quakers passed a lot all game, waiting for the right opportunity to shoot. But in the second overtime, O’Conner just took the shot rather than passing.
“We made it to the second overtime, why not finish it?” O’Conner said.
“It was awesome (playing Ocean City),” O’Conner said. “I think (Red Raiders standout Pat Grimley), who is going to Harvard, is a great player. It was really fun, and their faceoff guy (Dylan Dwyer) is fantastic. It was a great battle. I really enjoyed it.”
Ocean City’s Jack Davis opened the scoring early in the first quarter, but O’Conner soon tied the game. Pitcher scored to give Moorestown a 2-1 lead after 12 minutes. Early in the second, Grimley and John Moyer each scored to give the Red Raiders a 3-2 lead. Pitcher scored late in the second to tie it at 3-3.
Dwyer injured his ankle during the Cape-Atlantic League Tournament on May 19 and missed the previous three games. But he played Saturday and won five faceoffs.
“I wasn’t missing this game for the world,” Dwyer said.
Ocean City coach Joe LaTorre had said Wednesday the game could come down to one goal.
“We knew it was going to be whoever had the ball last. We are about the same team. We played all the same teams. We had the same results against the same teams,” LaTorre said. “I mean, the ball just bounced their way at the end. I have nothing but respect for the way they played and how our kids played.”
After the game, the team's shook hands. The Red Raiders then lined up and individually embraced each senior. There were a lot of emotions, but LaTorre told the seniors that this one game doesn't define them or their careers. Ocean City captured the sectional title in 2021, made the semifinals in 2022 and won two straight CAL championships.
“I know they are upset now, but I am very proud of what this group and what they brought to Ocean City,” LaTorre said. “When I came here 11 years ago, the program I inherited was not very good. And over the years, these kids have built it to what it is now. If you told me 11 years ago we would be competing with Moorestown, Shawnee, St. Augustine (Prep), Haddonfield and all the South Jersey powerhouses, I would have thought you were lying.”
Dwyer said the team chemistry this season was the best he has ever experienced.
“Living in Ocean City, a small town, you dream of these big stages. Playing in the semifinals, state semifinals and playing in the CAL championship,” Dwyer said, “it’s fun to be a part of that. Coach LaTorre did an amazing job, and it wouldn’t have been possible without any of these guys here.”
Added Dunn, “It was a devastating way to end the season. … But overall we had a really good year. One of the best teams I ever been involved with, and I love these kids.”
Ocean City finished undefeated in the CAL. One of the Red Raiders’ nonconference wins was against Ridge to open the season. LaTorre said that was one of his prouder moments as a coach as Ridge is the 15th-ranked team in the state.
“We are disappointed with the finish, but we are still proud of what we’ve done,” he said. "I’m proud of what they have accomplished and hope the young guys continue what they were doing and we build off it for next year.”
Dunn is hopeful for the future.
“Those kids will be back and ready to fire next year,” he said.
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The Pinelands Regional High School boys volleyball team beat visiting Manchester Township 2-1 on Saturday in a South Jersey Group II playoff semifinal match.
The second-seeded Wildcats won with set scores of 25-18, 16-25 and 26-24.
Pinelands (22-6) will play at top-seeded St. Joseph-Metuchen for the seectional championship Wednesday at a time to be determined. St. Joseph (19-8) beat fourth-seeded Jackson Liberty 2-0 Friday in its semifinal.
Matt Davis and Brogan Duelly led Pinelands with 16 and 15 kills, respectively, and Dan Brunke added 39 assists and five digs. Ethan Woods contributed three kills, two digs, seven service points and two aces, and Joe Cardillo finished with five kills, two blocks and three digs. Ian Leeds added four kills and Ryan May had four digs.
Manchester, the No. 3 seed, fell to 20-4. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/pinelands-boys-volleyball-wins-s-j-semifinal/article_375bace6-0256-11ee-8092-138c9c307a71.html | 2023-06-04T00:22:02 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/pinelands-boys-volleyball-wins-s-j-semifinal/article_375bace6-0256-11ee-8092-138c9c307a71.html |
SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark. — Multiple customers are affected by a power outage in Sebastian County on Saturday, June 3, according to the Oklahoma Gas & Electric outage map.
OG&E reports 1,169 customers are currently without power.
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People with disabilities often use a service animal in order to fully participate in everyday life.
A service animal is defined by the U.S. Department of Justice in its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations as any dog that is trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of the person with the disability. This ADA definition explicitly excludes other species* and animals that provide only emotional support or comfort to the person.
The service animal must be allowed to accompany the person in all areas that members of the public are allowed to go. The government agency, business, or nonprofit organization is required to make “reasonable modifications” in its policies, practices, or procedures when necessary to accommodate people with disabilities. The public entity or business cannot require the person to pay a surcharge for the animal. Only two questions can be asked about the animal: 1) whether the animal is required because of a disability and 2) what work or tasks it has been trained to perform. The entity or business cannot probe users with questions about their disability or require documentation for the animal.
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The kinds of work and tasks a service animal does varies. For example, a person with diabetes may have a dog that is trained to alert him when his blood sugar reaches high or low levels. A person with depression may have a dog that is trained to remind her to take her medication. Or, a person who has epilepsy may have a dog that is trained to detect the onset of a seizure and then help the person remain safe during the seizure.
These are some common misconceptions about rules and requirements for service animals. The ADA does not require professional service dog training. People with disabilities have the right to train the dog themselves. The ADA does not require service animals to wear a vest, ID tag, or specific harness. Mandatory registration of service animals is not permissible under the ADA. However, service animals are subject to the same licensing and vaccination rules that are applied to all dogs. The ADA rules for service animals apply to housing programs administered by state and local governments, such as public housing authorities, and by places of public accommodation, such as public and private universities.
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. — There have been 10 homicides in Pine Bluff this year, and community members want to see change.
That's why people gathered Saturday morning for a stop-the-violence march.
"Put them guns down, stop the violence," chants filled the streets, and it's the message We Da Willing hopes resonates with people.
“It's been about two months in the making," said Rebecca Lyons with We Da Willing. "What we're hoping to do is bring positivity."
Lyons said that more than anything, they want to unite people who call Pine Bluff home with the hope of stopping gun violence.
“I don't have kids myself, but I have like little cousins, nephews, things of that nature, and I think of them as my kids,” Lyons said. “This is my community, their community.”
Many people support the outreach, including community activist Glen Jackson.
“We've got to do something," Jackson said. "It's time."
Jackson said he doesn't want any more lives lost.
“The community, we're sick of it," Jackson said. "We're here to let our voice be heard... We have a few victims’ mothers here today that will speak. We're just sick of it.”
One of the moms in attendance was Jornetta Shaw, who lost her son to gun violence in March 2022.
“March 28, 2022, my son was killed from gun violence," Shaw said. "That was my son's senior year... taken from him."
With a piece of their family missing, it's been tough for Shaw.
“So much pain, and I’m still in pain today," Shaw said. "My son was 17 years old at the time."
Shaw wants to ensure no other parent has to experience what it's like losing a child.
“I wouldn't wish this pain on anybody,” Shaw said. “A gun shouldn't be the source of a solution.”
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MIDLAND, Texas — Manor Park hosted a senior field day Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The event had chair volleyball, a golf putting challenge, cornhole, a hula hoop contest, musical chairs, line dancing and more.
This event aimed to promote an active and energetic lifestyle among the residents, fostering physical fitness, social interaction, and a sense of joy.
By offering a diverse range of enjoyable activities, Manor Park encourages its residents to stay active, maintain their well-being, and create lasting memories together. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/manor-park-hosts-senior-field-day-friday/513-ba895dde-98f1-4a2c-ac89-427b4be5c8d7 | 2023-06-04T01:15:49 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/manor-park-hosts-senior-field-day-friday/513-ba895dde-98f1-4a2c-ac89-427b4be5c8d7 |
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Volunteers set up a car wash in Beaverton on Saturday to raise money for a boy that has been missing for 13 years. Kyron Horman was last seen at Skyline School in Northwest Portland on June 4, 2010. He was in the second grade.
On Friday, Horman’s mother Desiree Young met with Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office, as the case of her son's disappearance remains open.
Young organized the weekend car wash in order to raise money for more searches and a private investigator.
Law enforcement still does not have any answers to the disappearance of Kyron Horman. When he first went missing, the case led to the largest search and rescue operation in Oregon history.
Police searched through the night and distributed photos, but Horman was not found.
"I wish we could've protected him from this," Young said.
Young said she is now working with new Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole O’Donnell, whose husband Bob O’Donnell was the lead investigator after Kyron Harmon disappeared. Young said she has also met with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said that the case remains “open and active.” Investigators are now using new software and digital forensics in hopes of finding Harmon.
"We won't give up until Kyron is found and justice is served — however long that takes," car wash volunteer Stacey Green said.
Nobody has been charged in the case, but investigators previously focused on Kyron’s stepmother, Terri Horman, who dropped the second grader off at school the day he disappeared.
"I just want to say to Terri, we're coming for you,” Young said. “Don't sleep."
Terri Horman has denied any wrongdoing.
Last year, Young raised $3,000 in one day of car washes. As of 11 a.m. Saturday morning, she had raised around $500.
The car wash will continue Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 15825 Southwest Walker Road in Beaverton. People can also find out how to donate to the cause on the fundraiser's Facebook page.
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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A Palm Coast man was arrested, accused of pointing a handgun at a woman’s head and threatening to kill her after her friend backed up into the man’s driveway, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
A deputy responded to the scene along Wood Ash Lane just before 2 p.m. on May 31, a charging affidavit states.
According to the victim’s statements, as well as what the reporting deputy claims to have seen on surveillance video, the victim approached 60-year-old Terry Vetsch’s home from across the street after seeing that her friend was being yelled at.
The victim’s friend had driven his Ford onto Vetsch’s driveway when a bang was heard on the rear window, caused by Vetsch’s hand striking it, deputies said. The man in the Ford remained there for the entirety of the incident, according to the affidavit.
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As Vetsch yelled at the driver, the victim got closer to him, deputies said.
Now in the middle of the street, the two could be seen arguing on surveillance video before Vetsch turned to walk toward his property and the victim followed.
Before reaching the property line, Vetsch pulled a handgun from his pocket and pointed it at the woman’s head — “two inches away” at one point — threatening to kill her, deputies said.
In a later interview, Vetsch told investigators that he believed the man in the Ford was Vetsch’s neighbor, with whom Vetsch had “many incidents in the past,” the affidavit shows.
Vetsch faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. At his first appearance in court the next day, he was ordered to have no contact with the victim and was granted a $50,000 bond.
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PONTE VEDRA, Fla. – A stabbing incident that left four people injured occurred at a Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant Saturday afternoon, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. at Mr. Chubby’s Wings on Valley Circle, according to News 6 partner WJXT.
News4JAX received several calls about heavy police activity in the area.
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It’s unclear the condition of the injured individuals, but officials said they were all transported to the hospital.
This is an isolated incident and there are no outstanding suspects, according to SJSO.
SJSO said it will not hold a briefing about the investigation.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando International Airport officials warned that operations may be impacted by storms moving through the Central Florida area on Saturday afternoon.
In a tweet posted at 4:09 p.m., the post read in part, “airline operations may be impacted - flight/baggage delivery delays may occur.”
Abundant moisture supplied by Arlene in the Gulf of Mexico allowed for numerous storms to develop Saturday afternoon.
You can watch the News 6 live radar here to stay up to date on the weather.
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According to airport officials, the advise passengers to check with your airline directly for updates regarding their operations.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A documentary on the most successful — and controversial — period of Gators football finally has a name and a release date, according to News 6 partner WJXT.
Netflix’s documentary on the 2006-09 Gators football teams, called “Swamp Kings,” will be released on Aug. 23, according to an Instagram post by ex-Gators star Brandon Siler. The documentary itself was known to be in the works, but few specifics were known until Siler’s post. The documentary will be released under the “Untold” series banner. That series includes several sports-centric angles, including the powerful documentary about former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o and “The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist.”
That time period remains the most significant in Gators football. Coach Urban Meyer led Florida to national championships in 2006 and ‘09. Quarterback Tim Tebow headlined the 2009 national champs and played a big role as a backup to Chris Leak on the 2006 team.
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Those Meyer-coached teams had a heavy local presence, with the 2006 team featuring 14 players, including Nease’s Tebow, St. Augustine High’s Brandon James, Fletcher’s Kyle Jackson and First Coast’s Ryan Stamper. The 2009 national champion team had 11 players from area schools.
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Those teams also garnered headlines for off-the-field issues as well. From 2005-10, Meyer’s teams saw a reported 31 players arrested. One of the most infamous players from that era, tight end Aaron Hernandez, would star at Florida and later in the NFL before running into a myriad of legal issues.
Some of those problems began when Hernandez played at Florida. Hernandez was later found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Odin Lloyd. He was found dead in his prison cell in April 2017.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A man who got arrested about a month ago in Volusia County after allegedly fracturing the skull of his girlfriend’s 5-year-old son with a mop faces 23 more counts “stemming from repeated acts of abuse and neglect,” according to a sheriff’s office news release that adds the man’s girlfriend — now accused of failing to intervene or report — faces 25 similar counts herself.
Shawn Stone, 32, was arrested May 9 after deputies responded to a DeLand hospital for reported child abuse. The 5-year-old’s mother, 28-year-old Taylor Schaefer, told deputies that Stone was responsible for her son’s injuries, which included bruises, cuts and cigarette burns. A “gut feeling” she’d allegedly experienced after leaving Stone at home with the boy prompted her to check the home’s security system, where she said she witnessed Stone’s reported abuse.
Three children were removed from the home and placed in others’ care as investigators got hold of the footage via a search warrant, according to the release. The videos showed multiple instances in which the 5-year-old received beatings while Schaefer was present and administered no care or medical attention even in situations where the boy “was visibly injured and limping in her presence,” the release states. The day she made the report which led to Stone’s arrest, she was seen mopping where her son had been beaten and the mop itself had broken, deputies said.
Videos from the days leading up to May 9 contain repeated examples of the boy being left with his bands bound behind his back, deputies said. In one instance, his hands were tied from 6:43 p.m. one evening to 2:02 p.m. the next day, according to the release. In another, the boy’s arms, legs, feet and torso were bound for at least an hour while Stone stood over him, the release states. Furthermore, at least one recording shows Schaefer enter the frame to tell the beaten child to stand up straight, deputies said, adding the beatings could be heard throughout the house regardless.
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Through interviews and recovered SMS conversations, detectives determined other children in the home watched as they were all abused and/or neglected. While the 5-year-old was tired up, placed in a dog cage and repeatedly punished by being deprived of food, another child was sprayed with boiling water, forced to drink boiling water and beaten with household objects, deputies said. A third child in the home did not receive proper nutrition or care, the release states.
The ages of the two other children were described in a charging affidavit as being 7 and 9 years old.
Stone now faces eight counts of neglect of a child causing great bodily harm, five counts of aggravated child abuse, four counts of neglect of a child, three counts failing to report suspected child abuse, two counts of false imprisonment on a child under 13 years old and two counts of tampering with a witness in a proceeding that could result in a life sentence. He was charged while still in custody without bond.
Schaefer has not yet been located by the authorities, the release states.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A woman died after being shot Friday evening in Marion County, law enforcement officials said.
According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, they responded to the 1600 block of SW 108th Lane in Ocala in reference to a shooting.
Deputies said upon arrival, they located a woman who had been shot.
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According to a news release, deputies rendered aid until medics arrived on scene and they transported her to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The Marion County Sheriff’s office major crimes detectives are investigating the shooting, the release said.
No other details have been releases at this time.
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ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — Pride Month is underway and communities across Pennsylvania are joining in on the celebration, including Gettysburg.
Nonprofit Gettysburg Pride Inc. hosted its seventh annual Gettysburg Pride Festival on Saturday.
“We’re definitely making history being in the seventh annual Gettysburg Pride,” said Chad-Alan Carr, President of Gettysburg Pride Inc.
Since 2017, Gettysburg Pride has continued the conversation around the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The event centers around things like gender affirming care and transgender athletics, to name a few.
“I think a lot of people don’t understand that the reason why we have Pride is because, even though there is marriage equality, we still don’t have all the same rights as everybody else,” Carr described.
That’s how the Pride Festival became a staple for the borough and embraced by locals.
“We’re getting more towards [being] known as a gay community, as people that are accepting of people and we’re all about love and just wanting to share love,” said Bradley Richardson, an Adams County resident.
The festival has grown over the past several years, bringing in more than fifty vendors for one simple purpose—to participate in an event which supports treating everyone equally regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or lifestyle choices.
“It’s an absolutely wonderful time when everyone can come together and be who they are and learn from each other,” Carr said.
“I think it can help others that have trouble coming out into the world, I think it’s a good way to let them know that it’s okay,” said Diana Daniels, another Adams County resident.
Although Pride is celebrated across Pennsylvania in June, festival organizers say the conversation about it should continue throughout the whole year.
“That’s why we celebrate, it started in June in 1970 at Stonewall NYC and here we are, 2023,” Carr said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/gettysburg-celebrates-seventh-annual-pride-festival/521-dbaefefd-8198-4526-8e5d-bf138287de11 | 2023-06-04T01:39:09 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/gettysburg-celebrates-seventh-annual-pride-festival/521-dbaefefd-8198-4526-8e5d-bf138287de11 |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Geisinger Health System laid off nearly 50 people from their IT department.
Geisinger says the 47 layoffs are part of a restructuring process due to high labor and supply costs in the past few years.
The company says the layoffs are not related to their pending acquisition by Kaiser Permanente.
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Mawali Osunnyi counted the days to the South Jersey track and field championships Saturday afternoon.
Last season, the Mainland Regional High School senior finished second in the Group III high jump, losing first place because he had one more miss than the eventual winner.
“It slipped right through my hands because I missed one jump at 6-2 last year,” he said. “That really stuck with me. I had to come and get it done and claim my title.”
That’s what Osunnyi did.
He equaled his personal-best with a leap of 6 feet, 8 inches and won the Group III high jump at Delsea Regional. He also won the triple jump with a distance of 44-6.5. Josiah Williams of Mainland jumped 44-5.75 to finish second.
The top-six finishers, plus ties, in each event in each enrollment group qualify for the state group championships next weekend.
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Osunnyi wasn’t satisfied with his performance Saturday. He was slightly disappointed with his triple jump distance although grateful for the win.
“I know I have way more to go,” Osunnyi said. “Last year I didn’t do so well (at the state group championships). I’m looking to do way better.”
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — Sophia Curtis performed as expected Friday.
Osunnyi’s effort highlighted an outstanding day by local athletes on the final day of the two-day meet.
Xander Roberts-Bogin and Isaiah Davenport of Pleasantville defended their sectional titles. Roberts-Bogin won the Group II 400 dash in 48.51 seconds. He also finished second in the 200 dash.
Davenport jumped 6-6 to win the Group II high jump.
Gabriel Wilkins of Absegami won the Group III discus with a personal-best throw of 156-1.
Nick Scarangelli of Ocean City, who won the 3,200 run Friday night, won the 1,600 run in 4:24.23 Saturday.
Hammonton senior Emma Peretti of Hammonton defended her title in the Group III shot put with a put of 37-10. Hammonton freshman Mitra Sampson finished second with a put of 37-9.
Micha Walker of Oakcrest threw 147-2 to win the Group II discus.
The Ocean City foursome of Maeve Smith, Chloe Care, Zoe Zammit and Elaina Styer won the Group III 4x800 relay in 9:48.92.
Haddonfield won the girls Group II team title, and Manchester Township the boys Group II championship.
In Group III, the Winslow Township girls and the Delsea Regional boys won team championships.
Group I and IV championships
Ahmad Fogg and Jamil Wilkins of Egg Harbor Township delivered two of the best performances at the Group I and IV championships at Pennsauken on Saturday.
Fogg jumped a personal-best 23-0.75 to win the Group IV long jump for the second straight year.
Wilkins jumped a personal-best 46-5 to win the Group IV triple jump. Fogg jumped 44-4.5 to finish second.
A pair of Southern Regional athletes also won titles Saturday.
Andrew Bowker won the Group IV 3,200 in 9:23.80. Fabian Gonzalez, who won the shot put Friday, added the discus championship Saturday, throwing 192-9.
A pair of Millville athletes also won titles. Leah Howard defended her Group IV javelin title with a throw of 159-7, while Zachary Hendershott cleared 12-6 to win the pole vault.
The Clayton girls and Woodbury boys won Group I team titles. In Group IV, the Pennsauken boys and Toms River North girls were the team winners. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/mawali-osunnyi-of-mainland-and-ahmad-fogg-and-jamil-wilkins-of-eht-lead-the-way/article_46c06848-026f-11ee-ac09-e78ab79e46a3.html | 2023-06-04T01:54:58 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/mawali-osunnyi-of-mainland-and-ahmad-fogg-and-jamil-wilkins-of-eht-lead-the-way/article_46c06848-026f-11ee-ac09-e78ab79e46a3.html |
BONNEY LAKE, Wash. — There's more fallout coming from Washington's ban on assault weapons which became law in April.
Pawn shops that take firearms as collateral are unsure if they can give the gun back to its owner or sell it if the customer does not pay off their loan.
"Now, I'm stuck with something I can't transfer or sell," said Chad Bare, a manager at Pistole Annie's Jewelry & Pawn. "It just sits here."
Bare said the ban, which is being challenged in court, has already cost their business thousands of dollars. He estimates they have $50,000 in unsold inventory. The pawn shop collateral issue, Bare said, feels like an insult to injury.
"It's frustrating and it's stressful," Bare said.
"An average person should be able to read the bill and say, 'oh, I'm exempt. Oh, this is covered,'" Sen. Phil Fortunato said of the assault weapons ban law.
Fortunato, who represents parts of King and Pierce County, said the issue at hand could have been cleared up if an amendment he put forth had been accepted.
"Pawns are exempt from this because if they pawn it, it's not a sale and they're getting their firearm back," Fortunato said.
Because it was not accepted, the senator said he will have to continually ask Attorney General Bob Ferguson for an opinion, to bring more clarity to the law.
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SEATTLE — Garfield High School in Seattle announced it will return to in-person learning on Monday after a shooting threat caused the school to move to remote learning.
Garfield principal Taranace Hart said in a note to parents and staff on Saturday that Garfield and Nove will resume in-person learning and after-school activities on Monday. Hart said the school moved to remote learning "out of an abundance of caution" on Friday after officials received a community tip about a potential threat of gun violence on the campus.
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) will have more security added outside of Garfield and Nova school buildings from June 5-9, along with support from the SPS Safety and Security team, Hart said in the note.
Hart said the Seattle Police Department will have a patrol emphasis in the area for more police presence.
There will be a meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. for Garfield students, families and staff regarding safety and security.
Garfield closed school early on Thursday 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 no incidents were seen or reported.
The “increase of violence” Hart mentioned in his Friday 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.
On 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.
Shootings in the Central District have gone up substantially since 2021. Seattle Police Department data only goes through April, but shows there were two shootings in 2021. So far this year, there have been 11.
A student at Garfield sent KING 5 a message saying she is glad the school district took action and is disappointed in how Seattle is handling gun violence. They ended the message by saying, "I no longer feel safe at my school."
"It's a shame because, at their age, they should only be concerned about going to school, getting their work done and graduating high school," said Jaawell Faggins. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/garfield-high-school-in-person-learning-after-shooting-threat/281-47232377-c20d-468c-9389-1d40b9836f6f | 2023-06-04T01:56:18 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/garfield-high-school-in-person-learning-after-shooting-threat/281-47232377-c20d-468c-9389-1d40b9836f6f |
Marthaellen Florence remembers the old days, when there was just a smattering of people — "a small, intimate crowd," she said — enjoying the music at the Sheldon Museum of Art's sculpture garden.
In 32 years, Jazz in June, which begins Tuesday, has caught on to become an annual tradition, and a big part of the Good Life.
The music festival is Lincoln's longest ongoing concert series and will attract thousands, including many out-of-towners who plan trips to the Capitol City around Jazz in June.
Some call it the unofficial start to summer, a place where people gather by spreading out a blanket or bringing their lawn chairs to listen to free music, have a picnic dinner — maybe an entree from one of the nearby food trucks — and simply share fellowship.
"There are people who look forward to this each year," said Mike Semrad, a lifelong Lincoln resident who served as the executive director for the event last year. "It's become a part of Lincoln, of Lincoln's history.
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"At this point, it's an institution."
It's come a long way, especially in the way Florence describes it.
"As far as the eye can see, there are people," said the retired University of Nebraska-Lincoln educator, community leader and longtime chairwoman for Jazz in June. "It's always gratifying when you stand on the Sheldon steps and look out at all the people."
Florence, who's been around for most of the Jazz in June story, provides institutional knowledge.
"She's a walking encyclopedia related to Jazz in June's history," said Bill Stephan, executive director of the Lied Center for Performing Arts and chairman of this year's Jazz in June committee.
And with its longevity has come change, particularly in the way it's run. There are a lot of moving parts to its management, but ultimately it's Stephan who chairs the committee, which consists of a group of UNL and Lied employees as well as a number of community members.
"I am the bottom line, because the university has to have somebody overseeing the financial health of the program," he said. "Somebody has to be in charge of that."
That's a long way from where Jazz in June began — in 1991 under the direction of the Nebraska Art Association with a shoestring budget as a way to promote the Sheldon Museum of Art.
"We had no idea who was coming," said Kathy Piper, the former executive director of the Nebraska Art Association, who was part of the first Jazz in June planning committee.
The Nebraska Art Association morphed into the Sheldon Art Association, which managed the music festival for several years.
In the mid-1990s, Berman Music Foundation founder Butch Berman joined the Jazz in June committee. It was Berman’s knowledge and passion for jazz and his foundation’s sponsorship that gained the music festival national notoriety.
The Berman Music Foundation served as a partner and stakeholder to Jazz in June for more than 10 years until Berman's death in 2008.
The annual budget — all of it funded through private donations and corporate sponsorships — has grown to $100,000, which still is not enough, Florence said.
Last year, Semrad — a longtime family friend to Berman — took over running Jazz in June but struggled with the timelines he was given.
Semrad said the city should take over operation of the event because neither the university nor the Lied Center has the time or energy to do it correctly.
"The university doesn’t care about it," he said.
Florence disagrees, saying the city wouldn't be able to run the music festival on its own.
"There's a certain culture and a sense of community that happens," Florence said. "Those of us who have worked Jazz in June for years kind of get a sense of that.
"I don't know if that's the city's strong suit. That's our skill set."
Semrad said he became frustrated when he wasn't hired to run last year's show until late April, which gave him five weeks to raise funds, book musical acts and organize every other moving part — from food truck vendors to organizing volunteers — before raising the curtains.
He got the job done in those five weeks but said the short turnaround didn't have to be so rushed and it had him "stressed out."
When he asked to get the ball rolling earlier this year, he said the Lied Center, which was busy putting together its 2023-24 season, and UNL, in the midst of a school year, weren't yet ready to talk Jazz in June.
Semrad said he had no intention of putting in the work to pull off another 11th-hour miracle, no matter how much he believes in the event.
Florence understands Semrad's criticism, but the time constraints on everyone make early planning a challenge, she said.
The Lied Center "takes care of their season first," she said. "And then they work on Jazz in June. I agree with Mike that I would have loved to get this started in November.
"It always happens, but it's not always in my time zone. I like stuff months and months and months in advance."
It might have been a frantic finish, Florence said, but it got done. It always does.
Maybe that's all that matters. Maybe it's best not to see the sausage being made.
After all, Jazz in June has always — COVID pandemic not withstanding — gone on, and the community has been none the wiser of what it took for it to happen.
"I guess it's a little bit of a miracle when you think of how it all comes together," Stephan said. "There are many different people doing so many different things. I can't think of a year when we didn't feel like, 'Wow, that was a miracle that we pulled it off,' as well as every year after it's over, saying 'Wow, what an amazing series of concerts.'"
If you go
When: Tuesdays in June, 7 p.m.
When: Sheldon Museum sculpture garden (bring a chair or blanket).
Cost: Free, but cash donations are encouraged with the buckets that circulate.
Schedule: Tuesday: Alexis Arai y Su Grupo Latino. June 13: Angela Habenbach Sextet. June 20: Metro Jazz Quintet. June 27: Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience.
Food: Bring your own food and drinks or food can be purchased from the following vendors: UNL Dairy Store (ice cream), Daffodil (Mediterranean), La Cocina (Mexican food/tacos), Mary Ellen's (BBQ & soul food), Made It Myself Shaved Ice, Kouzina (Greek), Motorfood (mac and cheese, sliders), Runza, Farmers Market Kettlecorn, Sweet Things by Marcy (Southern-style desserts), Marshall Dogs (hot dogs), Ybor (Cuban sandwiches). | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/jazz-in-june-a-lincoln-tradition-kicks-off-its-new-season-tuesday/article_7b647692-00c2-11ee-a4c4-bf440e7dda66.html | 2023-06-04T02:17:57 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/jazz-in-june-a-lincoln-tradition-kicks-off-its-new-season-tuesday/article_7b647692-00c2-11ee-a4c4-bf440e7dda66.html |
Suspect arrested after shooting kills 2, injures 1 in north Phoenix
A man was arrested on suspicion of killing a man and a woman and injuring a woman early Saturday morning in north Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Jermaine Smith, 20, was booked on several charges in connection with the shooting, according to Sgt. Robert Scherer.
About 3:15 a.m. Saturday, police officers were near 29th Avenue and Bell Road when they heard several gunshots. They approached the area of the shooting, where they found a man running from the scene. Officers chased and detained the fleeing man, who was later identified as Smith, according to police.
Police also found three victims who suffered gunshot wounds at the area of the shooting and later identified two of them as Jerry Carter, 65, and Jessica Velasquez, 55, who were later pronounced dead at the scene.
The unidentified woman was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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Phoenix-area homicides in June 2023: Suspect arrested in shooting that killed 2, injured 1
For the month of June, The Arizona Republic is documenting homicides in the early stages of investigation. If you have a tip about an incident we've reported on, or on one we've missed, send us information at https://azcentral.formstack.com/forms/homicide_tips.
Here is a list of known homicides being investigated, from the most recent.
May 2023:Phoenix-area homicides
Suspect arrested in shooting that killed 2, injured 1
What happened: Phoenix officers heard several gunshots and when they responded, they observed a man running from the scene, police said. Officers chased and detained the man, later identified as 20-year-old Jermaine Smith, police said. Additional officers responded and located three victims, all suffering from gunshot wounds. Two of the victims, 65-year-old Jerry Carter and 55-year-old Jessica Velasquez, were pronounced dead at the scene. The final victim, a woman who was not identified, was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
When and where: On June 3 about 3:15 a.m. near 29th Avenue and Bell Road in Phoenix.
Arrests and charges: Jermaine Smith, 20, was booked on "several charges related to this investigation," including murder, according to the Phoenix Police Department. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/03/phoenix-area-homicides-june-2023/70280048007/ | 2023-06-04T02:22:49 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/03/phoenix-area-homicides-june-2023/70280048007/ |
HOLIDAY, Fla — Update: The search for 77-year-old Demetrios Kaponikolos ended after he was found, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said.
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Original: Authorities are searching for a 77-year-old man who has not been seen for several hours in Holiday.
Demetrios Kaponikolos was last seen at around 2 p.m. June 3 in the area of Supreme Drive in the Holiday Lake Estates neighborhood. He is considered missing and endangered, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office says.
The 77-year-old man is 5-feet, 11-inches, 160 pounds and has brown eyes and gray hair. Kaponikolos was last seen wearing khaki shorts and an unknown color shirt.
Anyone with information on the man's whereabouts is asked to contact the Pasco County Sheriff's Office at 727-847-8102, option 7. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/search-elderly-pasco-county-man/67-86212a56-5c03-4cf1-9787-8784b4867b16 | 2023-06-04T02:26:24 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/search-elderly-pasco-county-man/67-86212a56-5c03-4cf1-9787-8784b4867b16 |
Salem woman indicted for manslaughter after 'suspicious' death of 6-year-old in January
A 25-year-old Salem woman was indicted by a Marion County grand jury for first degree manslaughter on Friday in connection with the death of a 6-year-old in January.
According to court documents, the woman on or around Jan. 13 "did unlawfully and recklessly, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life," cause the death of the child.
Emergency personnel responded to a call just before 9 a.m. Jan. 20 at the 600 block of 18th Street SE for an unresponsive child, Salem Police said. The child was taken to Salem Health and died at the hospital, according to officials. The Oregon Medical Examiner's Office completed an autopsy, police said.
Police on Jan. 21 arrested a 29-year-old father and the 25-year-old woman in connection with the death of the child, which they described as "suspicious." The Salem Police Special Victims Unit was handling an investigation into the death. Police said at the time the two faced possible charges for alleged criminal mistreatment in the first degree.
The Marion County District Attorney's Office initially chose not to proceed with charges after the child's death but did not say why.
"The only thing I can say is that the investigation is ongoing," Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy wrote in an email to the Statesman Journal in January.
It does not appear a judge has yet signed a warrant for the woman's arrest and the woman is not listed on the Marion County Jail roster.
Statesman Journal reporter Dianne Lugo contributed to this report. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/03/salem-woman-indicted-for-manslaughter-after-death-of-6-year-old/70285261007/ | 2023-06-04T02:31:27 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/03/salem-woman-indicted-for-manslaughter-after-death-of-6-year-old/70285261007/ |
LEGACY DOUBLES DUO TAKES SECOND
Legacy junior Aleah McPherson and senior Chelsa Krom placed second in doubles at the state tennis tournament in Grand Forks on Saturday.
McPherson and Krom defeated Maya Kubsad and Erika Lee of Century 6-3, 6-3 in the semifinals, setting up a showdown against Breck Sufficool and Abigail Martineck in the final. The Valley City duo claimed the crown, winning 6-3, 6-3.
Kubsad and Lee fell to Valeria Bradley and Shayna Klitzke of Dickinson in the fifth-place match, 6-1, 6-1. | https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/local/area-sports-briefs-june-4/article_0e566a40-0254-11ee-9e5a-abcf125f7461.html | 2023-06-04T02:41:36 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/local/area-sports-briefs-june-4/article_0e566a40-0254-11ee-9e5a-abcf125f7461.html |
BOISE, Idaho — On Saturday morning, hundreds of Treasure Valley kids laced up their shoes and hit the pavement for the annual Capitol Classic Kids Race.
For the third-straight year, kids of all abilities were able to participate, thanks to a partnership with Boise-based nonprofit IncludeAbility. A shortened, adaptive course was available for those who maybe needed a little extra assistance, but still wanted to take part in the fun.
Boise High School students were at the race to escort kids with disabilities if they needed assistance.
The main, 1-mile course ran from the historic Boise Train Depot, down Capitol Boulevard to Cecil D. Andrus Park, across from the Idaho State Capitol.
The Capitol Classic Kids Race is put on each year by Saint Alphonsus and the YMCA. The event's page said the two organizations have mission that are "closely aligned, and we are eager to work together to improve the health of our community – especially our youth."
Development Officer for the Saint Alphonsus Foundation, Nancee Bakken, said the event has changed drastically from just a few kids participating, to hundreds of kids of all-abilities running.
"We started this event almost 40 years ago. It began with a few kids who actually ran from the capitol building up to the Boise Train Depot," Bakken said. "Over those 40 years, things have changed – we've grown. We had over 800 kids participate [Saturday] and we just want to kick off the summer with a bang and encourage fitness and health."
One participant told KTVB they participated in the race because YMCA and Saint Alphonsus created the event "for everyone." They also participated because the race is fun, and "it's a good way to get exercise."
Money raised from the Capitol Classic Kids Race will benefit the YMCA's THRIVE program, which helps neurodiverse individuals.
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BOISE, Idaho — This story first appeared in the Idaho Press.
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.
The Idaho Press reported on Wednesday that the city will not move forward with any of them.
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.
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MERIDIAN, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Meridian Mayor Robert Simison during his 2023 State of the City address on Thursday echoed many similar goals and concerns from last year‘s address, including divisive politics, the speed limit on Eagle Road, and growth.
Last year, Simison asked the Legislature to fund schools. This year he thanked the Legislature for passing a bill that would provide money to school districts for paying off bonds and levies. But he also criticized those that don’t focus on “main street” issues like education and transportation.
“I am frustrated with the vocal minority who are manufacturing social issues to create fear and division in our state and communities in an attempt to achieve political gain,” Simison said from the Galaxy Event Center at Wahooz. “We don’t always have to agree, but we do need to be able to listen and be courteous to one another. This is how we have done it in Idaho.”
Simison said such behavior erodes society and “detracts common sense people from serving in our communities.”
This appears to be a key issue for Simison, who established the Leading Idaho PAC in Fall 2021. His goal was to “identify, cultivate and support” elected officials who will lead with “common sense solutions.”
“It is important that we have people who are leading at all levels of our government focused on policy and solutions, not politics and rhetoric,” Simison wrote in a 2022 newsletter.
In another newsletter issued this winter, Simison promoted an occassion where people could come participate in events about the PAC or support his reelection campaign.
Simison on Thursday also asked yet again for the Idaho Transportation Department to lower the 55 mph speed limit on Eagle Road. Last August, Meridian officials blasted and questioned ITD officials on their comments on the Eagle Road speed limit and crash data.
The family of Kess Boesch has been pushing to reduce the speed limit on Eagle Road and ban unprotected left turns after Boesch died last November in a crash at the intersection of Eagle Road and Baldcypress Street, according to Idaho Statesman and Idaho Press reporting.
For Simison, growth was once again a big topic as Meridian’s population continues to rise. He discussed some of the benefits of growth, including 8,500 jobs created since 2020, a new phase at the Village at Meridian and new businesses.
One big-name business coming to Meridian is In-N-Out burger, which is expected to be completed in September, BoiseDev reported.
“And of course, who can’t wait for In-N-Out?” Simison said.
He also said he is asking for six additional police officers in the next budget and wants to address the need for a community center in the city. Simison wants to devise a plan for performing arts facilities as well.
“Finally, what would the community look and feel like without talking about the look? What we are seeing and moving towards in Meridian is a more vertical city in certain areas,” Simison said. “In downtown, we put a minimum height standard in place for buildings other than single-family residential to help create the opportunity for vibrancy.”
However, Simison said there are challenges to come, including finding funding for the Linder Road Overpass, dealing with congestion and working on school funding.
“It’s hard to believe that I am delivering my fourth State of the City address. The last several years have been some of the most rewarding and challenging as we have watched our country, state and community evolve,” Simison said. “The state of our city has never been stronger.”
It has been an interesting past 12 months in the city of Meridian. Some of the noteworthy storylines have been:
Meridian Police added six new school resource officers to local elementary schools in response to the public shooting epidemic that has engulfed the United States. The city council considered implementing a public intoxication ordinance; Topgolf opened right off Interstate 84; and a new autism facility opened.
A teenager was hit and killed on their way to school, prompting a case study about intersection safety. A Meridian woman was forced out of her tiny home and sued the city. An AARP report called Meridian’s lack of medium- and high-density housing alarming. Former city councilmember Treg Bernt won a seat in the Idaho Legislature and was replaced on the council by former Police Officer John Overton.
In January, the ‘Park Mom’ who was arrested at a Meridian playground in 2020 for her protest of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions had her charges dismissed by new Attorney General Raúl Labrador. The Meridian Library District faced a petition for dissolution, but survived.
And this spring, lamb quintuplets were born on a Meridian farm.
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NAMPA, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
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.”
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BOUNDARY COUNTY, Idaho — A missing man who was mushroom picking in the Smith Creek area of Boundary County was found Saturday.
According to Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) Air 1, Bourathaphon Inthanthanya was hoisted to safety by an SCSO helicopter crew Saturday morning. He was taken to a hospital to be checked out as a precaution.
According to Boundary County Emergency Management, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) received a report on Wednesday night of an overdue and possibly lost hiker in his 50s.
Inthanthanya, from Redding, Calif., was looking for wild mushrooms in the Smith Creek area and did not meet up with the rest of his group at the destination they agreed on.
Inthanthanya was last seen on Wednesday at about 5 p.m. BCSO and Boundary County Search & Dive Rescue helped in the search of Inthanthanya in the Smith Creek area since Wednesday. Helicopters from Flathead County, Montana, and Spokane County also helped with the search.
“We are so grateful for the dedication and hard work of our county volunteer Search and Rescue Team and all those who supported the team during this search," Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer said in a statement.
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SPOKANE, Wash. — Highroad Human Services in North Idaho has been helping people with special needs for over 20 years.
One of the organization's specialties is helping adults with special needs create opportunities for themselves and a build the life they desire.
One client, Joan, has created opportunities for herself by painting her own art and having art shows through Renewed Horizons in Hayden, Idaho.
The art show is Friday, June 9th at Renewed Horizons in Hayden from 2-6 p.m.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Two eastern Idaho hospitals and their clinics are working to resume full operations after a cyberattack on their computer systems.
Officials with Idaho Falls Community Hospital said the attack happened Monday, causing some clinics to close, some ambulances to be diverted to nearby hospitals and their cafes to only accept cash. Mountain View Hospital, also located in Idaho Falls, was similarly affected by the computer virus, officials said.
Hospital information technology staff identified the attack quickly and immediately acted to limit the impacts and keep all patient information safe and secure, officials said.
Work to fully recover from the attack was ongoing on Friday.
“Both hospitals remain open and are safely caring for all their patients and the vast majority of clinics are seeing patients as usual,” officials said in a blog post on the Idaho Falls Community Hospital website.
Healthcare organizations have been an appealing target for cyber attackers — particularly those who use malware to lock a victim organization’s files and leverage the information for a payment. Ransomware has remained a persistent threat for the industry, which is among the sectors the U.S. government classifies as critical infrastructure.
Officials in the Idaho attack have only referred to the problem as a virus that needs to be removed.
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BOISE, Idaho — Boise State University has established a memorial scholarship in honor of Andrew Walker, a graduate student and assistant in football operations, who died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 28.
According to a social media post from Boise State football, the 23-year-old collapsed during a run. KTVB's news partner in Spokane, KREM, reported Walker collapsed while running in the Coeur d'Alene marathon.
Walker died at a hospital after live-saving efforts were unsuccessful.
The 23-year-old was a graduate assistant in football operations and a student in the Master of Athletic Leadership program. He graduated from Boise State's College of Business and Economics, was a captain of the Bronco club lacrosse team and involved in the Sigma Chi Lambda Xi fraternity.
“Our program, university and community suffered an immense loss this weekend. Andrew Walker was an unbelievable young man with the world in front of him and the spirit to accomplish everything he desired,” Boise State head coach Andy Avalos wrote in a statement. “His infectious smile and energy will not be forgotten. Those of us who were lucky enough to be graced by his presence will carry it in us from here forward. Please join me in sending love and strength to Andrew’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.”
According to Boise State University, the Andrew J. Walker Memorial Scholarship will be used to provide financial support for Bronco student-athletes. 18 donors have already contributed over $9,000.
The scholarship is open to donations through June 28. Organizers have set a fundraising goal of $25,000. Those interested in contributing can do so by clicking here. People can also donate to the men's club lacrosse program in Walker's honor by clicking here.
A GoFundMe was also organized by Mike Doud to help Walker's family. At the time of this publication the amount of money raised for the family was over $41,000.
The Boise State lacrosse men's lacrosse team wrote the following statement on Instagram in memory of their teammate and friend:
"Andrew embodied what it meant to be part of our program. From being a captain, a brother and role model off the field, Andrew touched the lives of many. He had a unique ability to rally his teammates and get the best out of everyone. When the team was down, there was Andrew smiling and encouraging everyone to make the next play. He will be missed around our team and community but we will be sure that his legacy is never forgotten."
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BOISE, Idaho — After his wife was just found guilty for murdering her children, Chad Daybell will now face a similar trial on April 1 in Ada County next year.
According to court filings dated Friday, Daybell's trial is set for April 1, 2024 at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise at 9 a.m., before Fremont County District Judge Steven Boyce -- the same judge who oversaw the trial of Daybell's wife, Lori Vallow Daybell. She was found guilty of all charges against her on May 12.
Chad Daybell, 54, is charged with conspiracy to murder and first-degree murder in the deaths of Lori Vallow's children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. He is also charged with conspiracy to murder and first-degree murder of his wife, Tammy Daybell, along with two counts of insurance fraud and one count of grand theft related to the deaths.
Prosecutors say Lori Vallow, her brother Alex Cox and Chad Daybell created a religious-based plan to murder their family members in order to obtain social security and insurance benefits.
Chad Daybell's wife was found dead on Oct. 19, 2019, in the home they shared together. Tammy Daybell's cause of death was determined to be homicide by asphyxiation after her body was exhumed for further investigation, the Utah State Medical Examiner said in the previous trial.
The two children were discovered the next year, buried in shallow graves on Chad Daybell's property. Ryan was dismembered and burned while JJ Vallow was suffocated by a plastic bag, forensic experts said.
The death penalty was taken off the table for Lori Vallow due to a late discovery submission by the prosecution, but Chad Daybell still faces death.
If he is found guilty and doesn't receive the death penalty, he could receive life in prison. Under Idaho law, he could still plead guilty before he is tried.
A pre-trial conference in the case will take place on Feb. 22, 2024 in Fremont County. The entire trial is slated to continue until the end of May that year.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A dog was found dead after Sacramento Metro Fire crews put out an RV fire Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
The fire was on Grand Avenue and Dry Creek Road in Sacramento.
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YUBA COUNTY, Calif. — Yuba County officials have lifted an evacuation warning they made out of precaution due to side-by-side fires in the Loma Rica area at Scotts Grant Road and Wade Way.
Zone LOM-E087 is no longer in an evacuation warning. Fire officials are still working in the area to handle the fire.
All roads have been reopened but people are still encouraged to stay out of the area.
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Botched surgery; noise crackdown; State House marble sale: Top stories this week
- Groundwork is being laid for the state's first cooperative, worker-owned pot store.
- Festival of Historic Houses showcases lovingly restored homes in Providence's South Elmwood neighborhood.
- 5 unique summer camp experiences in Rhode Island.
- Providence Journal News Quiz: What happened this week?
Here's a look at some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of May 28, supported by your subscriptions.
- One year after Rhode Island legalized recreational marijuana, the groundwork is being laid for the state's first cooperative, worker-owned pot store. But its fate hinges on whether state regulators will honor a central tenet of the law: to help those enter the marijuana industry who were most harmed by the past criminalization of the drug.
- This year's Festival of Historic Houses showcases lovingly restored homes in Providence's South Elmwood neighborhood. Take a peek inside one Congress Avenue home, a rare example of a Colonial Revival/shingle-style duplex.
- Bored with the same old summer camp experience? Check out our list of 5 unique camps, where you can learn how to babysit, ride horses, polish your debate skills and much more.
- For the latest high school and college sports news go to providencejournal.com/sports.
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Botched surgery left RI woman with internal injury. A jury just awarded her $4 million
PROVIDENCE — A Superior Court jury awarded a Little Compton woman $4 million after finding a surgeon negligent by misidentifying anatomy during a 2017 procedure at Women & Infants Hospital that left her with significant scarring and at risk of future injury to her kidney, according to lawyers involved in the case.
An eight-member jury deliberated for 90 minutes before delivering a unanimous verdict to Tammy Sisson against Dr. Alfredo Gil, said Sisson’s lawyer, Michael P. Quinn Jr. The judgment will ultimately amount to approximately $5.83 million.
On Oct. 23, 2017, Sisson, then 55, underwent a total laparoscopic hysterectomy at Women & Infants Hospital during which she suffered a severe injury to her right side ureter, the tubelike organ that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Multiple procedures were required to repair the damage.
Courts: Botched surgery left RI woman with internal injury. A jury just awarded her $4 million
Providence mayor's way to crack down on loud noise in the city: Give police decibel readers
PROVIDENCE — For Mayor Brett Smiley, noise is a more-than-$100,000 issue.
Add up the loud cars and motorcycles, leaf blowers, nightclubs and concerts, and you get an earsplitting din that the mayor hopes to soothe with two items in his proposed budget: $42,000 for decibel readers and $5,000 for training to show police how to use them. The rest of the money would be used to hire an additional inspector in the licensing department who would help make sure businesses are following the rules.
The handheld devices would be able to tell police in an instant whether locals are flouting the city's noise ordinance.
News: Providence mayor's way to crack down on loud noise in the city: Give police decibel readers
David Cicilline, homeward bound, talks about Congress, polarized politics and local impact
PROVIDENCE – "You're free," a neighbor told David Cicilline on Friday afternoon outside The Butcher Shop on Elmgrove Avenue, referring to the Democratic congressman's departure from Washington after a dozen years.
On Thursday, Cicilline began a new role as president of the Rhode Island Foundation.
A lot has changed since Cicilline traded Providence City Hall for Capitol Hill in 2010.
As the 61-year-old takes over the state's largest philanthropic agency, Political Scene caught up with him to talk about Congress, social media, artificial intelligence and cocktails.
Political Scene: David Cicilline, homeward bound, talks about Congress, polarized politics and local impact
Want to own some marble from the RI State House? Farm Fresh RI is selling offcuts
When Farm Fresh RI purchased their 3-acre site at 10 Sims Ave. in 2017, they found something kind of strange when the soil testing started.
Marble. Lots and lots of marble. There were pieces smaller than your fist all the way up to slabs of more than 3,000 pounds. There were pieces that looked like chips, and then there were pieces that had been carved into what seemed like pedestals with decorative ridges chiseled into the edges.
It didn't take long to figure out that the stones were offcuts from construction of the Rhode Island State House. Farm Fresh RI has scheduled a three-day marble market — June 9-11 — for anyone who wants to buy a piece of Rhode Island history.
Local news: Want to own some marble from the RI State House? Farm Fresh RI is selling offcuts
A new girls name tops Rhode Island's most popular baby names list. See the top 100
Baby names go in and out of style, but over the last few years, a few names have held their popularity in America, and in Rhode Island.
The Social Security Administration released the top 100 most popular baby names by state for both boys and girls, and the results are similar to — but not exactly the same as — last year's.
For boys, the top name in Rhode Island, for the third year in a row is Liam, followed by Noah and then Owen.
For girls, there's a new name at the top of the list, though it's been in the top five in the Ocean State for the last four years and claimed the top spot once in that time.
Family: A new girls name tops Rhode Island's most popular baby names list. See the top 100
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland police responded to a shooting in Northeast Portland on Saturday afternoon that left multiple people injured.
Police were called out to Northeast Sumner Street near Northeast 55th for reports of the shooting shortly after 3 p.m. An officer at the scene told KGW that multiple people had been shot. They were each being transported to the hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, the officer said.
Portland police did not provide any further information about the shooting.
Anthony Henderson has lived in the neighborhood for three or four decades, 10 years at his current home. He said that it's usually pretty quiet, more so than when he was growing up.
"This is a little surprising — a lot surprising, this many bullets," said Henderson. "Several clips, several rounds, the police officer said maybe a hundred. Sounded like at least two different guns — sounded like a shootout."
Henderson said it was shocking having this happen in the middle of the day, while he was just sitting inside.
"We thought for sure it was fireworks or something, that many, or maybe someone just goofing off and sending some rounds into the ground," Henderson said. "But then it kept going, then it would stop and keep going. It was a good 8 to 10 minutes of gunfire."
It was a frightening experience, Henderson said, but the police officer he spoke with was reassuring and shared what info he could.
"We definitely have a serious problem, but I think there's a serious problem in every major city across the United States," Henderson said. "I don't have a solution."
This is a developing story and will be updated with more details as they emerge. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/ne-portland-shooting-sumner-55th/283-b8b98f95-9576-4ebe-a772-f37a3c409d2d | 2023-06-04T03:21:57 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/ne-portland-shooting-sumner-55th/283-b8b98f95-9576-4ebe-a772-f37a3c409d2d |
VAN BUREN, Ark. — Van Buren broke a U.S. Dairy Queen (DQ) sales record during its grand opening week according to franchise owner, You Scream Holdings (YSH).
YSH owns a total of 15 DQ restaurants in the state, records show.
The restaurant located at 2811 Alma Highway, opened its doors for the first time on May 26. The grand opening week was held until June 1, the release says.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Van Buren community for helping us break this sales record. Without our supportive DQ fans and hardworking staff, breaking this record would not have been possible,” said Blake Lively, president of YSH.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – This year’s Blue Plum Festival was held in King Commons Park instead of in Founders Park due to construction around that area. Blue Plum Festival organizers said this change was for the better.
“This actually expands our footprint, gives us so much more green space, less road closures, way more parking for attendees, and just a lot more community festival vibe,” said Cooper Reaves, Blue Plum Marketing Chair and Blue Plum Board of Directors member.
Reaves said that the two days of the festival were packed with festivalgoers across the numerous activities offered.
“We’ve had lots of people in our wellness area and our kids area,” said Reaves. “Everybody is enjoying the music on both of our stages.”
Over 40 different craft and food vendors lined the festival streets. Local organizations also had tents set up offering information and activities for attendees.
“We’re working on a community art project about ‘what do you think kindness means?’,” said Loreley Sinnott, Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church member. “You can write anything you want with different color markers, like a word you think kindness means or like a picture of what you think it means.”
“Authentic expression of love, kindness is love, loving people through their pain, it’s what makes the world a better place,” said Dottie Blades, Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church member about what festivalgoers had written down.
“So, these are individual expressions from lots of folks that have walked by and stopped and then have signed this card and done drawings,” said Blades.
Reaves said that this year felt special to the Blue Plum community.
“We’ve just heard from everybody that this is a community vibe,” said Reaves. “Everybody is just so close together and they’ve been telling us ‘This feels like an amazing festival’ like it is every year, but this year there’s just something special about it.”
Part of the proceeds from the festival will be donated to a local non-profit in Johnson City.
Reaves said that the Blue Plum festival is 100% volunteer ran.
“This is all people who are Johnson City residents who love their community and want to bring the music and arts festival scene to the Johnson City community,” said Reaves.
The Blue Plum Organization also hosts Johnson City’s annual Christmas Parade as well. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/blue-plum-festival-sees-successful-year-in-king-commons-park/ | 2023-06-04T03:29:18 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/blue-plum-festival-sees-successful-year-in-king-commons-park/ |
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DUPONT, Pa. — It was a final farewell for a beloved neighborhood dog in Luzerne County.
Every day for the past 4 years, Mellow and his owner Kevin have been walking the streets of Dupont.
But Saturday was his last walk; Mellow has cancer.
During his final walk, community members gathered along the route to say goodbye and see the pup one last time.
In a flyer, Mellow's owner thanked his neighbors for being so nice throughout the years and included a donation to give to a local SPCA or to buy a treat for their own dog.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/final-farewell-for-beloved-neighborhood-dog-luzerne-county-dupont-mellow-kevin/523-96a6ea29-caff-481a-a147-bc309cde458f | 2023-06-04T03:36:07 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/final-farewell-for-beloved-neighborhood-dog-luzerne-county-dupont-mellow-kevin/523-96a6ea29-caff-481a-a147-bc309cde458f |
EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. — The celebration in Edwardsville included a pop-up museum filled with exhibits the historical society has done.
The popup also had a wall of notable locals, including WNEP's very own Ann Hayes Wideman, who was known as "the weather girl" in the early days of the station.
The historical society members say it's a great way to show people everything they've worked on.
"We've worked on several projects over the past 10 years, but unfortunately, we don't have a physical place to show it, so we have to put it in storage. So this way, we bring it all out and show everybody what we've done," said Judi Nunemacher, Kingston Historical Society.
The pop-up museum will also be open again Sunday at # 33 Gateway Shopping Center in Edwardsville.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/historical-society-celebrates-10-years-kingston-edwardsville-33-gateway-shopping-center-ann-hayes-wideman/523-ee8ab7f1-5d6b-4ab7-841b-bd456e470038 | 2023-06-04T03:36:13 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/historical-society-celebrates-10-years-kingston-edwardsville-33-gateway-shopping-center-ann-hayes-wideman/523-ee8ab7f1-5d6b-4ab7-841b-bd456e470038 |
ASHLAND, Pa. — Flames tore through an apartment building in Schuylkill County.
Fire crews were called to the 900 block of West Centre Street in Ashland around 8 p.m. Saturday night.
When crews arrived, they found heavy flames shooting from the building.
There is no word yet on what caused the fire in Schuylkill County.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/flames-tear-through-home-in-schuylkill-county-ashland-west-centre-street-fire-department/523-dbc36b74-b1c6-4f45-b48f-53db06330b50 | 2023-06-04T03:36:20 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/flames-tear-through-home-in-schuylkill-county-ashland-west-centre-street-fire-department/523-dbc36b74-b1c6-4f45-b48f-53db06330b50 |
WINDOM, Minn. — An Iowa pork producer says it it will not keep more than 1,000 employees at a bankrupt Minnesota plant if a judge approves its winning bid to purchase the business.
Premium Iowa Pork, based in Hospers, Iowa, bid $13 million to buy the slaughterhouse in Windom, which is the largest employer in the southwestern Minnesota town. The plant was scheduled to close Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.
Stacey Ashley, a spokesperson for HyLife, which owns the Windom plant, confirmed in an email that the company had a buyer, pending court approval.
She also confirmed Premium Iowa Pork will not retain Windom employees, many of whom are immigrants who came to work at the plant on worker visas. She said the company will “arrange transportation” for those employees back to their home countries.
The Star Tribune reported 450 of the plant’s workers were brought to Windom from foreign countries, with a large percentage from Guanajuato, Mexico.
Premium Iowa Pork did not say in court filings what it plans to do with the plant.
HyLife’s attorney said he expected the sale to be finalized by Wednesday in time for a hearing on Friday.
When it announced that it planned to sell the plant, HyLife cited inflation, high grain costs, foreign exchange rates and the plant’s operational losses.
U.S. District Judge Thomas Horan did approve an agreement to sell about 20,000 finisher hogs to AgriSwine Alliance of Aberdeen, South Dakota, for about $1.3 million. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/premium-iowa-pork-hospers-iowa-minnesota-pork-plant-worker-loss/524-6a29fe81-9e9c-4341-8b9b-5456e22f23b5 | 2023-06-04T03:36:56 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/premium-iowa-pork-hospers-iowa-minnesota-pork-plant-worker-loss/524-6a29fe81-9e9c-4341-8b9b-5456e22f23b5 |
FORT WORTH, Texas — A trip along IH-20 in southwest Tarrant County took a shocking turn for Curt Inman and his family.
“I cannot get it out of my head. it was a disturbing scene,” said Inman.
Traffic was at a standstill in the westbound lanes of the interstate at the Markum Ranch Road exit at about 6 p.m. Friday. A two-vehicle crash was blocking both lanes.
“I pulled over to the side of the road to get my family away from the view. I jumped out. I ran across the road.”
Inman, who has first-aid training from his days in the military, immediately assessed the situation.
“I'm on the phone with 911," he said. "I said, there is a body in the road and then I looked forward and there was about 30 feet between me and another body.”
He and other volunteers tried to care for the injured as best they could.
"And then at about that time, an off-duty officer pulled up and she said, 'I’m off duty. What can I do to help?' and I said, can you talk to 911? because I’m having a hard time explaining to him where we are."
The good Samaritans administered CPR as they waited for EMTs to arrive on scene.
The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert for drivers, letting them know the portion of I-20 Westbound was shut down.
The two people found lying in the road did not survive the accident. Inman, a father of five, said he couldn’t stop thinking about what had just happened.
“I was on the way to a softball game," he said. "There was no softball game that night for me. I play and what I have heard, I could not concentrate very well on the game. it was just it kept running through my brain, the images, the scene, all of it.”
I-20 reopened hours later Friday night, but as of Saturday, the Tarrant County Medical Examiner has not released the names of the victims. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/how-one-good-samaritan-tried-to-help-in-fatal-crash-i-20/287-b8d97697-e2e9-4410-a4a1-159a53c30b79 | 2023-06-04T03:43:42 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/how-one-good-samaritan-tried-to-help-in-fatal-crash-i-20/287-b8d97697-e2e9-4410-a4a1-159a53c30b79 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sora in Japanese means sky. Eight-year-old Sora Chamberlain is living up to his name, proving the sky is the limit when you aren’t afraid to take a risk.
Sora is living with several diagnoses, including a rare genetic disorder, but you would never know that watching him skateboard.
“Lots of stickers,” said his father, Tristan Chamberlain, describing Sora’s helmet.
Tristan said he always had this hope of what it would be like to be a parent.
“You think about all the things that you want to do with your children when they have them and you kind of like future plan,” he said. “And when you when things don't turn out the way you expect it to, it's difficult you know, nobody is I think ever prepared to be a special needs parent.”
At a Columbus skate park on a Sunday morning, the entire Chamberlain family was out rocking their helmets, wrist guards and knee guards.
“Good job, Kai Kai!” you could hear Tristan calling out.
Kai is Sora’s younger brother who, at 5 years old, has also learned how to skateboard.
An impressive sight is watching both Sora and Kai drop into a steep half-pipe on their skateboards.
Sora has a rare chromosomal deletion called Prader-Willi syndrome. It's a one in 30,000 chromosome deletion.
It affects his hypothalamus, which is the command center for his brain. He also has cerebral palsy, predominantly affecting his right side.
“Sora has got a lot of things counting against him, you know, he's got a condition that gives them low muscle tone. It puts him in a state where he might not necessarily feel pain. And now he's got a condition that makes it difficult for his joints to move his right foot has a tendency of point all the time. And he's limited in range of motion,” explained Tristan. “When I first got Sora's diagnosis it was heartbreaking.”
Tristan said he and his wife were cleaning out the garage one day when Sora got a hold of Tristan’s old skateboard.
“[Sora] started riding it down the driveway. And my first reaction was, ‘oh my gosh, he’s skateboarding!’ And then it was ‘oh my gosh, he's heading right towards the street!’”
From there, Tristan said, the family sort of just “fell into skateboarding.”
“We have this just amazing community and we would have never had it had Sora never just decided to stand on a skateboard one day,” said Tristan. “Anything is possible as long as you're willing to take the risk and try.”
He has a message for all parents, a lesson he learned from his son.
“I want more parents to look outside of what we traditionally think of in terms of sports and activities. Because you never know what your child's going to be able to excel at. Treat them as a blank canvas as much as possible. And sometimes you just gotta throw things at that canvas and see what sticks. If you don't, you might miss out on something beautiful.” | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/westerville-skateboarder-breaking-barriers/530-d7028185-0f67-49f2-817f-2cd57eb39f83 | 2023-06-04T03:48:29 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/westerville-skateboarder-breaking-barriers/530-d7028185-0f67-49f2-817f-2cd57eb39f83 |
So what do bacon, blueberries and Capitol Hill’s fast-spinning revolving door have in common?
Newsies know: All have been covered in this space over the past year, all have ties to Washington, D.C., and all are in the news again. Let’s go first to the tasty bacon news from the suddenly very dishy U.S. Supreme Court.
In a 5-4 decision on May 11, the court ruled against the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Pork Producers Council and the Biden Administration and for California’s “humanely” raised pork law. The Big Ag plaintiffs wanted the state law declared unconstitutional because, they alleged, its practical effect (was) to control commercial conduct beyond California’s boundaries.”
In the frying pan was a three-times approved -- twice by voters, once by the state legislature -- ban on “California businesses from selling ‘eggs and uncooked pork and veal’’’ as noted here last September, "from ‘animals housed in ways’ that did not meet the new state standards.”
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Some of those “ways” -- like sow farrowing crates and battery cages for hens -- are mainstays of modern livestock production. The NPPC, AFBF and the White House fought for the crates and cages, claiming the California law violated interstate commerce.
Writing for the court’s majority, however, Justice Neil M. Gorsuch rejected their argument to create any “new and more aggressive constitutional restrictions on the ability of States to regulate goods sold within their borders,” noted the Washington Post.
Gorsuch punctuated his majority opinion with some uncourtly snarkiness: “While the Constitution addresses many weighty issues,” he wrote, “the type of pork chops California merchants sell is not on that list.” Boom.
American organic fruit and vegetable buyers would love to have that level of final-word clarity on the United States Department of Agriculture’s ever-shifting organic food rules. Recent rule changes -- designed to benefit corporate organic growers -- have brought massive changes to the American organic landscape.
For example, USDA’s rule to permit soil-free, hydroponic production of vegetables and fruit has, in just a few short years, clobbered small U.S. organic blueberry farmers.
Peru, reports the Real Organic Project, has largely displaced most U.S. blueberry growers because farmers there can grow blueberries faster and cheaper under USDA’s recently changed rules meant to boost American corporate hydroponic producers.
In fact, reported the BBC recently, Peru -- a nation that grew virtually no blueberries a decade ago -- is now the world’s top blueberry exporter, selling $1.4 billion of the fruit overseas in 2022.
This is just “Another example of how degrading the definition of ‘Organic’ has real consequences,” explained ROP. Had the USDA standard remained soil-based and not opened the market to hydroponically grown blueberries, it argues, U.S. growers would continue “to sell high-value late-season fruit.”
Under the hydroponic rules -- rules ROP fought against because “organic,” by definition, means soil -- “U.S. (blueberry) producers have been hit hard” and “most of that imported production is hydroponic.”
How did that happen?
Enter Washington’s legislator-to-lobbyist revolving door -- or, more accurately, open barn door -- where it’s nearly impossible to distinguish lawmakers from law shakers.
In fact, according to opensecrets.org, a non-partisan, non-profit group that tracks money and influence in American politics, a staggering 467 former House and Senate members lobbied Capitol Hill during the 115th Congress to “attempt to influence the very federal government in which they used to serve.”
Think about that: Four years ago (the latest published numbers), the 467 former lawmakers asking one-time colleagues for a favor nearly equaled the number of onetime colleagues, 535, they asked.
Why? Because all that grinning, gripping and greasing works, explained U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Maine Democrat on the House Ag Committee and a certified organic farmer.
“(T)here are 1,200 lobbyists on the Hill that work for the agriculture and food processing industry,” she told the ROP podcast. “They spend about $350 million a year on forming opinions in Washington. And that’s more than the defense industry, so don’t underestimate their power.”
For proof, just look at USDA’s organic hydroponics rule; lobbyists pushed that choice, not voters, and American farmers are paying the price.
The Farm and Food File is published weekly throughout the U.S. and Canada. Past columns, supporting documents, and contact information are posted at farmandfoodfile.com. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/business/farm-and-food-happy-bacon-unhappy-blueberries-and-washington-s-revolving-door/article_b114f264-ffc1-11ed-ab11-2fe76c571eba.html | 2023-06-04T04:24:02 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/business/farm-and-food-happy-bacon-unhappy-blueberries-and-washington-s-revolving-door/article_b114f264-ffc1-11ed-ab11-2fe76c571eba.html |
TAMPA, Fla. — People wore orange in Downtown Tampa on Saturday to push for an end to gun violence.
Tampa is one of several cities throughout the weekend taking part in the campaign to raise awareness on the issue. Among those who participated included Moms Demand Action, Tampa police, and State Attorney Suzy Lopez.
Participants gathered at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and held a silent walk on the Riverwalk.
To Jeannie Robinson, every year hasn't gotten easier, after losing her nephew to senseless gun violence.
It was in October 2020 when she lost him at 18 years old.
"When it hits your family, it hits hard," Robinson said. "He didn't get to have any of his dreams come true at 18 years old."
Robinson wasn't alone in carrying this type of pain.
Families grieved together, remembering their loved ones shot and killed, sometimes just children. City leaders vowed to keep guns out of the wrong hands but stress the work will take everyone.
Speakers brought up recent mass shootings happening in schools and grocery stores. Some community members held signs pushing for a ban on assault weapons.
Most recently in Florida, nine people were injured, including a 1-year-old child, after police said gunmen opened fire at a crowd in Hollywood.
"The more awareness that we get, that everyone knows this could happen to you, your family, is what we need," Robinson said.
Tampa police also revealed Mayor Jane Castor made a proclamation that June 2 be Gun Violence Awareness Day. The city was also lit up in orange to honor the campaign's mission. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/tampa-groups-wear-orange-raise-awareness-gun-violence/67-044748c3-f56a-4274-99f9-919867bea312 | 2023-06-04T04:24:28 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/tampa-groups-wear-orange-raise-awareness-gun-violence/67-044748c3-f56a-4274-99f9-919867bea312 |
The Continental Little League Gold Serpientes Majors squad kept its baseball season alive Saturday with a comeback, 13-5 win over the West Flagstaff Little League Snakes in the Majors City Championship semifinal at Mark Grace Field.
Down 5-0 after 1½ innings, the Serpientes scored 13 unanswered runs to blow the game open and advance to the city title round Monday.
“I’m really proud of the way the team came back. We’ve done that all year. Sometimes you start slow, but if you stick to the game plan the hits can start going, you get lucky on some stuff and that’s Little League baseball,” Serpientes manager Joshua Clouse said.
After a long week in the double-elimination tournament, both teams’ pitching depth was tested as the normal starters were unable to go after pitching in earlier games. The teams walked a combined 16 times in five innings, including 11 for the Serpientes.
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Discipline at the plate was key for the Serpientes, as each of their 11 batters reached base at least once, and eight scored at least one run. Even the bottom of the order was productive, as hitters Braden Ignace, Kaden Henry, Austin Sholz and Nolan Ramirez -- the No. 8 to 11 batters -- each got on base at least two times and scored at least one run.
“Everyone is ready to step up when it matters. We pitched all 11 guys, our entire staff, this week in the tournament. All 11 put balls in play and scored runs. If you train them as a team that can happen,” Clouse said.
The Snakes started hot, leading 5-0 after the top of the second inning. The highlight of the early portion of the game was a two-RBI single from Brisson Burcar. With the Snakes rolling, it looked like it might be a blowout win in their favor.
However, the Serpientes started to come back in the bottom of the frame.
With the bases loaded and two outs, Ramirez hit a bunt and reached first as Sawyer Turley scored. Ignace, Sholz and Remi Larsen each scored after that to cut the deficit to 5-4.
In the top of the third inning, the Snakes looked set to extend the lead, but Grayson Wolfe was thrown out at the plate before a run could score.
The Serpientes tied the game at 5-5 in the bottom of the third on an RBI single from Kade Karnbach. He then scored on a wild pitch and Turley added a run to take a 7-5 advantage. They would never lose the lead.
Austin Clouse hit a triple to score Larsen in the bottom of the fourth inning to make it 8-5.
In the top of the fifth inning, the Snakes had a chance to tie. With runners on second and third base, the potential tying runner was at the plate. But Karnbach, pitching in relief, threw a strikeout to strand the runners.
Adding five more runs was just a bonus for the Serpientes, who won in five innings due to time limit rules.
The victory sets the Serpientes up for a contest against the West Flagstaff Little League Serpents in the championship round. The Serpientes would have to beat the Serpents twice to claim the title, as the Serpents have not lost yet in the double-elimination bracket. But, if they can perform well, the eastside team has a chance.
“We’ve got all our pitchers available, the kids are riding high,” Clouse said. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/cll-gold-serpientes-come-back-to-advance-to-city-championship-game/article_fc9025b8-0289-11ee-afa2-fbeffad062bd.html | 2023-06-04T04:33:14 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/cll-gold-serpientes-come-back-to-advance-to-city-championship-game/article_fc9025b8-0289-11ee-afa2-fbeffad062bd.html |
MIDLAND, Texas — Whenever you think of veterans that have served, you might picture the men who served.
But in today's day and age, there are also women who have served as well.
One female veteran from Lubbock wants to help bring awareness to these female vets through her passion for photography.
Sarah Weede is a U.S. Air Force veteran who came to Midland today to take photos of female veterans in our area.
She feels that female veterans don’t always get the same amount of recognition as their male counterparts.
“I know often times when you think veteran a lot of people automatically think it’s a male veteran," said Weede. "But now women are joining the military at a higher rate.”
All these photos she’s taking are part of a project of hers to bring awareness and attention to the women in not just our community, but also other communities in West Texas.
“I want the communities to see that females did serve in the community," Weede continued. "We raised our right hand just like our brothers did. We signed a blank check that was payable up to the amount of our lives. We stood there beside our brothers and we did the same job willing to lay down our lives.”
Weede says that she plans on having the pictures ready and sent out to the communities she's visited by June 12th, which is Women's Veterans Appreciation Day, as it marks the anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act in 2008. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/female-veteran-showcases-other-female-vets-in-west-texas/513-15b98a70-7b6a-4fbe-962e-8ccaed2985ce | 2023-06-04T04:40:24 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/female-veteran-showcases-other-female-vets-in-west-texas/513-15b98a70-7b6a-4fbe-962e-8ccaed2985ce |
SALEM, Va. – The Guns and Hoses held their 18th annual showdown at the Salem Red Sox Stadium on Saturday night.
There were American flags on display, as police and firefighters dueled it out.
The Hoses team took home this year’s win, with a score of 25-21.
Lots of families came out to support their local heroes, as well as fellow public servants who came to cheer their colleagues on.
Salem firefighter Mac Simmons said it was a great time to connect with the community.
“See firefighters all the time down the road, and you wave to them but never get to talk them or anything,” Simmons said. “Here you’re a little more personal.”
The proceeds from the game go to Roanoke Valley Ronald McDonald House. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/04/18th-annual-guns-and-hoses-game-held-at-salem-ballpark/ | 2023-06-04T04:40:30 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/04/18th-annual-guns-and-hoses-game-held-at-salem-ballpark/ |
BUCHANAN, Va. – A motorcycle ride for a cause. That’s what brought dozens of riders together for the third-annual Bryan K. Loan Memorial Ride in Buchanan.
Bryan was an Army Veteran and Roanoke County Police Officer.
“My son was one of the funniest people I ever knew. He had a good spirit too. He fought his demons, just like everybody else does. And he lost his battle,” said Bryan’s dad, John Loan.
Bryan died by suicide in June 2020.
Since then, John and the Loan family have kept Bryan’s memory alive by hosting a memorial ride each year.
The ride is the same route that John and Bryan took on their last ride together.
“It’s unbelievable the amount of support our family gets out here on these motorcycles. To ride a motorcycle is a brotherhood, whoever you meet, you never meet a stranger and for them to come together and support my family like this, it’s amazing,” said John.
The ride is also a fundraiser benefiting the American Legion Rider Scholarship Fund and Freedom Farms.
“It’s a great cause, Freedom Farms and everything . It’s just good to be here, good to help everybody, to support,” said Vice President of the Mountain Thunder ABATE Chapter, Steve Foster.
“I hope people see that, they’re not alone. If they have problem or issues, there are always people to contact whether they know them or not,” said John. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/04/bryan-k-loan-memorial-ride-honors-life-of-army-veteran-roanoke-county-police-officer/ | 2023-06-04T04:40:36 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/04/bryan-k-loan-memorial-ride-honors-life-of-army-veteran-roanoke-county-police-officer/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Fans of the 611 locomotive had their chance to pay respects to The Queen of Steam on Saturday.
The “Blow the Whistle event” held at the Virginia Museum of Transportation signals its arrival back home.
“I’m a little kid in a candy store,” fan Josh Williams said. “I mean this has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid.”
The Ugron family from the Roanoke-Lynchburg area are among many that came to see the over 70 year old locomotive.
“Pulling the cord to blow the whistle, it’s just something else,” Joey Ugron said.
Joey is accompanied by his father, Jeff, and grandfather, Ray, three generations of locomotive lovers.
“It’s perfect timing,” Joey Ugron said. “Something for Father’s Day. So it was kind of one of those unique experiences where you know a gift card couldn’t change it, cash couldn’t change it, a card couldn’t change it. Something that we may not get to experience together again.”
It’s been more than four years since the Queen of Steam was in the Star City. It’s spent time on display in Pennsylvania, but there’s no better place than home.
“Roanoke built, built here, bred here, ran around here,” Joey Ugron said. “Always a piece of the Roanoke history.”
Museum officials say there may be something else exciting in the works.
611 steam excursions may be coming back to Virginia. While no dates have been set yet, officials expect them to take place later this year. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/04/generations-travel-to-roanoke-to-admire-611-locomotive-blow-the-whistle/ | 2023-06-04T04:40:43 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/04/generations-travel-to-roanoke-to-admire-611-locomotive-blow-the-whistle/ |
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Round Rock hosted its second annual Pride Festival on Saturday at Centennial Plaza.
Dozens were at the event, along with vendors offering a variety of services.
As many braved the Texas heat to show their pride, those in attendance enjoyed a variety of performances.
Lkira Mctier, who attended the festival with her son, said she's part of the LGBTQ+ community and came out in support not just for herself, but to set an example.
"I didn't have that support," said Mctier. "I just want him to know that even if he's not part of the community, just to know that being yourself is just everything."
The festival comes after Governor Greg Abbott recently signed legislation, which bans Trans youth from having access to transition-related care, although it could face legal battles before it's set to take effect on September 1.
Nico Ramsey is part of the Human Rights Campaign, which advocated for the LGBTQ community nationwide. He attended the Round Rock Pride festival and said despite legislature, their group will remain focused on making sure the community has a voice.
"We're not going anywhere. Queer people will continue to gather. We're still going to be in your state. We're still going to be advocating for our rights, and until the legislature gets their act together, we're still going to be here. So you can write as many bills as you want," said Ramsey.
"There will always be someone out there who wants to make you feel like you should be erased. Shine brighter than ever because that's what you're put on this earth to be," said Ramsey. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/williamson-county/round-rock-hosts-second-annual-pride-festival/269-f3c1c2d0-dd31-4222-9e87-16940c3d9e77 | 2023-06-04T04:41:26 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/williamson-county/round-rock-hosts-second-annual-pride-festival/269-f3c1c2d0-dd31-4222-9e87-16940c3d9e77 |
Suspect sought after child sexual abuse materials found in Arizona City home
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who it believes possesses hundreds of child sexual abuse materials, according to the Sheriff's Office Twitter account.
On Thursday, the Sheriff's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit received an emergency report regarding a "sexual exploitation" case involving a man identified as 39-year-old James Ibach. A search warrant was granted for Ibach's home in Arizona City, according to authorities.
According to the Sheriff's Office, detectives found multiple devices owned by Ibach that contained hundreds of child sexual abuse materials.
The Sheriff's Office said Ibach was tipped off regarding the detectives' investigation by those close to him.
When the deputies went to the suspect's house, they learned that Ibach had left his house prior to their arrival, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Anyone with information about his current location is urged to contact the Pinal County Sheriff's Office at 520-866-5111. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/pinal-breaking/2023/06/03/suspect-sought-after-child-sexual-abuse-materials-found-in-arizona-city-home/70285581007/ | 2023-06-04T04:46:47 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/pinal-breaking/2023/06/03/suspect-sought-after-child-sexual-abuse-materials-found-in-arizona-city-home/70285581007/ |
These 5 Detroit parks are installing free public WiFi
Detroit ― Free public WiFi is being installed at five Detroit parks starting this week as part of a citywide pilot to bridge the digital divide.
The Detroit Parks Coalition, along with the city and Connect 313, announced the project Thursday to increase internet service in public spaces.
The pilot will install WiFi at Bradby, Chandler, Clark, McDuffy and Palmer parks and is expected to be completed by the fall. The project is funded through $265,000 in grants from the Detroit Pistons, Rocket Community Fund and Knight Foundation. Funding includes infrastructure installation and five years of service provided by Cronus Internet.
Detroit Parks Coalition is supporting the project because it's an opportunity to connect technology with being outdoors, said Alex Allen, board president of the coalition.
“Detroit’s parks are our common grounds,” said Sigal Hemy, executive director of Detroit Parks Coalition. “We are thrilled that our neighborhood parks will help bridge the digital divide and elevate quality of life for all Detroiters.”
The Park Wi-Fi initiative is a project of Connect 313, a collaborative established to establish digital inclusion for Detroiters.
It's been nearly a decade since the Federal Communications Commission began pointing out Detroit's lack of digital access as "among the most extreme in the nation." In 2015, 38% of its residents did not have broadband at home. For low-income households, the percentage offline was 63%.
Today, between 35% and 45% remain offline at nearly 300,000 people, according to data provided to the city from corporations like AT&T and T-Mobile.
➞ More: Detroit's new digital equity director aims to connect 90% of residents to the internet
Crews have started work in Palmer Park; service may be available there in the coming weeks. Crews then move on to the other parks, finishing with Chandler Park this fall.
"It is fitting that Palmer Park, the home of the Rocket Mortgage Classic, where Connect 313 was first established in 2020, is the first park to install this vital technology," said Laura Grannemann, chair of the Connect 313 board and director of the Rocket Community Fund. "Increasing access to Wi-Fi in public spaces like these five parks is a major part of the path forward to a more connected and equitable city."
Detroit follows Dearborn, which announced a $30 million parks initiative this year to provide free outdoor Wi-Fi at its public parks.
Grant funding also will support charging stations in each of the parks.
DPC and the city of Detroit engaged Adopt-a-Park partners in the siting and design of the Wi-Fi plans. The partners will also have the opportunity to raise sponsorship funds for the Wi-Fi splash page, further supporting park programming and activations.
Community partners include:
- Bradby Park – Stafford House
- Clark Park – Clark Park Coalition
- Chandler Park – Chandler Park Conservancy
- McDuffy Park – North End Christian CDC
- Palmer Park – People for Palmer Park
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'Difficult moment': Learn which Michigan churches are departing the United Methodist Church
Five dozen Michigan churches said they would disassociate from the United Methodist Church on Saturday, a move that stems from a rift over LGBTQ+ issues and adherence to doctrine.
The Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church adopted a motion to disaffiliate 60 assemblies, about 8% of the state's United Methodist Churches, from its denomination, according to Mark Doyal, communications director for the Michigan UMC.
The fracture in one of the country's largest Protestant denominations stems from the idea that the church is weakening its interpretation of its Book of Discipline, or its church law, allowing for same-sex marriages as well as LGBTQ+ clergy. Many of the departing churches have cited these issues as reasons for disaffiliating.
During the hour-long meeting Saturday afternoon held at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan, many described the disaffiliation as "difficult," some with tears in their eyes and requests for prayer for the severing assemblies.
"I simply want to express my deep appreciation for the respectful tone that we've shared here in this moment," said Bishop David Alan Bard, presiding bishop of the UMC Michigan Conference. "This is a difficult moment for the United Methodist Church."
The number of disaffiliating churches in Michigan is considerably lower than many other conferences around the nation, Doyal said. Eight churches in Michigan have formally left the United Methodist Church, many joining the Global Methodist Church, a more conservative denomination launched in May 2022, according to a church news release.
One territory in Tennessee has seen 264 departures approved this year, and another in Georgia had 194, according to the United Methodist Church.
The departing churches must satisfy requirements of a disaffiliation agreement to severe ties with the church by July 1, according to the release. If a congregation fails to do so, it would be held over for another vote at a special session scheduled for Nov. 30, paving the way for a disaffiliation date of Dec. 31.
In Metro Detroit, those disaffiliating include the Korean United Methodist Church of Metro Detroit in Troy, Korean First Central United Methodist Church in Madison Heights and Fraser: Christ United Methodist Church in Fraser.
Korean UMC in Troy is one of the largest departing congregations, Doyal said. The Troy congregation will join the Global Methodist Church. The Global Methodist Church maintains a doctrine that marriage is between one man and a woman, which is the same as the United Methodist Church's formal beliefs, officials said.
The doctrine should be preserved rather than accommodating "the culture in which it lives," Keith Boyette, chief executive of the Global Methodist Church, told The Detroit News in December.
"The doctrine of the church should be determined by the church, and congregations should live out that doctrine," Boyette said. "We believe the doctrine we have has been received generations ago, not that it is something we create today based on whichever way the wind blows."
The decision to disaffiliate, some say, was a difficult one.
"I choose to speak as if this might be my last annual conference," said Kevin Harbin, pastor of Houghton Lake United Methodist Church, one of the departing churches. "I do so, trusting that the churches and pastors represented here are going to support this disaffiliation, with a great deal of gratitude.
"... It's difficult at best to make the decision as some of us have, but I just want to let this conference know how grateful I have been through these years to serve along side you," Harbin said. "I leave with an expression of gratitude."
Lists of Michigan's disaffiliating assemblies
CENTRAL BAY DISTRICT
1. Caseville
2. Elkton
3. Hale: First
4. Midland: Aldersgate
5. Pigeon: Salem
6. Tawas
7. Wisner
EAST WINDS DISTRICT
8. Applegate
9. Attica
10. Buel
11. Byron: First
12. Cole
13. Croswell: First
14. Dryden
15. Durand
16. Holly: Calvary
17. Imlay City
18. Lamb
19. Lennon
20. Marlette: First
21. McGregor
22. Melvin
23. Memphis: First
24. Montrose
25. Omard
26. Ortonville
27. Port Huron: Gratiot Park
28. Richfield
29. Seymour Lake
30. South Mundy
GREATER DETROIT DISTRICT
31. Fraser: Christ
32. Korean of Metro Detroit
33. Korean First Central
GREATER SOUTHWEST DISTRICT
34. Arden
35. Battle Creek: Maple
36. Berrien Springs
37. Buchanan: Faith
38. Dowling: Country Chapel
39. Pokagon
40. Scottdale
41. Wakelee
HERITAGE DISTRICT
42. Dexter
43. Highland: Thrive
44. LaSalle: Zion
45. Lee Center
46. Weston
MID-MICHIGAN DISTRICT
47. Beebe
48. Corunna: Northwest Venice
49. Lake Odessa: Lakewood
50. Lowe
51. Pittsburg
52. St. John: Pilgrim
MIDWEST DISTRICT
53. Carlisle
54. Cornerstone
55. Leighton
NORTHERN SKIES DISTRICT
56. Iron Mountain: First
57. L’Anse
58. Mackinaw City: Church of the Straits
59. Pickford
NORTHERN WATERS DISTSRICT
60. Houghton Lake
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Events
Sunday, June 4
ATLANTIC CITY BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: 17th annual Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival presented by Ocean Casino Resort; two days of live music, craft beers, food and activities; Hops Trot 5K on June 4; Bader Field, 545 N. Albany Ave., Atlantic City; $62-$159. acbeerfest.com.
HOLY TRINITY GREEK FESTIVAL: noon to 10 p.m.; authentic Greek food, dance performances, live music; Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 7004 Ridge Ave., Egg Harbor Township. 609-653-8092.
LE TOUR DE DOWNBEACH FAMILY FRIENDLY BIKE RIDE: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 2023 Tour de Downbeach Family Friendly Bike Ride, “Happy Ride”; rain date June 11; 14-mile bicycle tour; meet at Newport Avenue and the Boardwalk, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; $25. margatehasmore.com.
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NORTH TO SHORE JERSEY FESTIVAL: NJ ARTS ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 2023 New Jersey Arts Annual Art Exhibition; state-wide juried exhibition; Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City. 609-626-3420 or noyesmuseum.org.
Monday, June 5
ESL CAREER READINESS LAB: 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays through July 31; learn how to use the Engen Language Upskilling platform, which provides ESL classes and tutorials with a focus on job interview skills, and the food and beverage industry and hospitality industry; Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or acfpl.org.
LINE DANCING - WITH SUSAN PENNYPACKER: noon to 12:45 p.m. Mondays; no meetings Sept. 4, Oct. 9; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MEDITATIVE DRUM CIRCLE: 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays; bring your own instrument or borrow one; no meetings Aug. 28, Sept. 4, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 25; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
SCRABBLE NIGHT: 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. first and third Mondays through May; bring your own team or play with others; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. avalonfreelibrary.org.
Wednesday, June 7
ADULT BOARD GAME NIGHT: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 7, 21, July 5, 19, Aug. 2, 16; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
BORED? GAMES!: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 31; for ages 10 to adult; games are family-friendly classic board games meant for at least two players; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER - 'THE PLOT THICKENS': 7 to 8:30 p.m.; enjoy a three-course dinner and watch as the mystery and drama unfold; The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St., Cape May; $75. 609-884-5404 or capemaymac.org.
WEDNESDAY FAMILY GAME NIGHT: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 30; for all ages; board games provided; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville; registration required. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, June 8
CYBER THURSDAYS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
GAME ON!: 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 8, July 13, Aug. 17; for adults; disconnect from the screen and connect over board games; Brigantine Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St. S., Brigantine; registration required. 609-266-0110 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PARKMOBILE TUTORIAL: 1 to 2 p.m. June 8, July 6; learn the parking system used in Ventnor; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
SENIOR CRAFT AND ACTIVITIES: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays through June 29; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
For kids
Monday, June 5
PRE-K CLUB AND CRAFT: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 5, 12; Galloway Township Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - ABSECON: 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays; Absecon branch/Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. 609-646-2228 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - EGG HARBOR CITY: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Aug. 28; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Tuesday, June 6
MINDFUL STORYTIME WITH MISS BETH: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through August; storytime for kids; for ages 2 to 5; Brigantine Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St. S., Brigantine; registration required. 609-266-0110 or atlanticlibrary.org.
WONDERBOOK STORYTIME: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, June 6, 20, July 18, August 1, 15, 29; for ages 4 to 11; kids will press play to read along with their favorite books and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville; registration required. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Wednesday, June 7
PLAYDATE AT THE LIBRARY: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 9; for ages 6-36 months; enjoy stories, rhymes and songs designed to develop early literacy skills; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton; registration required. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, June 8
123 READ & SING: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 10; for ages 1 1/2 to 5 and their caregivers; Galloway Township Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Groups
Monday, June 5
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: 11 a.m. Mondays; for those troubled by someone else's drinking; Egg Harbor City Senior Center, 351 Cincinnati Ave., Egg Harbor City. AL-ANON.org.
LONGPORT NEEDLERS: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays; bring your needle/crochet craft project and join us for a time of crafting and socializing; Longport Public Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave., Longport. 609-487-7403 or LongportPublicLibrary.org.
'MONEY TALKS' ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. first Mondays; monthly online discussion group with thought-provoking topics related to money and wellness; virtual event hosted by the Mental Health Association New Jersey. 609-652-3800 or MHANJ.org.
Tuesday, June 6
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION VIRTUAL CLASS: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; intermediate-level Spanish Conversation class via Zoom; Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or ACFPL.org.
JERSEY CAPE WRITERS: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays; e-mail Jerseycapewriters01@gmail.com to register; share your writing and ideas in a friendly and supportive environment; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or Events.CMCLibrary.org.
YARNBENDERS CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 29; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Wednesday, June 7
'TOO MUCH STUFF?' MEETINGS: 1 to 2 p.m. first and third Wednesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; online or call-in support for those with clutter challenges, collecting behaviors, or hoarding tendency. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Thursday, June 8
AL-ANON MEETING: 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays through December; by Al-Anon Family Groups; Cape May County Library/Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
CROCHET GROUP: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
EHT BOOK CLUB: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, monthly book club; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
FAMILY MEETING SUPPORT GROUP: 10 a.m. to noon second and fourth Thursdays; support group for family members of individuals who live with a mental health concern. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
MEETINGS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER: 10:30 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays; 7 p.m. third Thursdays; choose from daytime or evening meeting times; online-only; workshop-style meeting among peers with a new topic each group; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County through the Intensive Family Support Services program. 609-517-8614 or mhaac.info.
SHELF INDULGENCE BOOK CLUB: 6 to 7 p.m. second Thursdays; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
SOMERS POINT POETRY SOCIETY: 6 to 7:30 p.m. second Thursdays; poetry club open to all; each meeting will have a theme and two poems to be used for criticism and conversation; Somers Point Senior Center, 22 N. Ambler Road, Somers Point. somersptarts.weebly.com.
Health, fitness
Sunday, June 4
MEDITATION - ONLINE GROUP: 7:15 to 8 p.m. Sundays; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; staff offer a guided calming meditation or breathing exercise; to receive a link by email and join the group online, email btrendler@mhanj.org. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Monday, June 5
CHAIR YOGA - WITH LYNNE CATARRO: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays; no class 9/4, 10/9, 12/25; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
'GOT STRESS?' ONLINE GROUP: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays; online group meets to discuss daily wellness, coping strategies and tools to relieve stress and reduce anxiety; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; free. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
YOGA WITH SUZANNE KUBIK: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Sept. 14; no class July 6, Sept. 4; Cape May County Library/Stone Harbor Branch, 9516 Second Ave., Stone Harbor. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Tuesday, June 6
BODY IMAGE & BALANCE MEETINGS: 7 to 8 p.m. first and third Tuesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; call-in and online group for those living with or recovering from disordered eating. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
DEALING WITH DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; online support group for those living with depression. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
MINDFULNESS & MOVEMENT: 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through December; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA WITH KELLIE WOOD: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Wednesday, June 7
BARRE STAR: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays through May; combination of ballet, flexibility, yoga/balance and strength training; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
EXPLORING SPIRITUALITY ONLINE WELLNESS GROUP: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; wellness group exploring themes of faith, hope, sense of purpose, and fulfilment. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
MEDITATION MEET-UP WITH TED COSTA: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through December; Woodbine Community Center, 812 Longfellow St., Woodbine. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MIND AND BODY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays; workshop is provided to individuals who live with a disability; participants discuss topics such as adapting, goal setting, refocusing and more; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. 609-652-3800, ext. 308 or MHAAC.info.
STRETCH & BURN - WITH KELLIE WOOD: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays; hosted by Cape May County Library; virtual event; no registration required. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
TAI CHI & QIGONG: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; with Cheryl Crews and Denise Jones; Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA - WITH JANET SPADA: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Wildwood Crest Library, and Thursdays at Lower Township Library; no meetings July 12, 26, Nov. 22, 23. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA - WITH KELLIE: 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; Sea Isle City Branch, 4800 Central Ave., Sea Isle City. 609-463-6350 or Events.CMCLibrary.org.
Music
Sunday, June 4
NORTH TO SHORE JERSEY FESTIVAL: YOUTH JAZZ RECITAL: 2 to 4 p.m.; the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation will hold its second Youth Jazz Recital; Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City; free. 609-626-3420 or noyesmuseum.org
PIPE ORGAN BENEFIT CONCERT: 4 to 5 p.m.; Monte Maxwell, renowned organist, will be performing a concert at St. Nicholas of Tolentine to benefit the third phase of restoration of the interior of the church; St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 1409 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City. nickmyers87@me.com. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_fb53d55e-00b4-11ee-ad1d-fb1ef0a8c357.html | 2023-06-04T05:05:50 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_fb53d55e-00b4-11ee-ad1d-fb1ef0a8c357.html |
Seniors from Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean counties learned about healthy eating, exercise, using smart phones and more during the Successful Aging Festival at Stockton University on May 23 in Galloway Township.
The Stockton Center on Successful Aging hosted the event, which included breakout sessions and more than 40 vendors with information ranging from physical therapy and assisted living to insurance.
“We had a great turnout this year and are so grateful to our exhibitors and sponsors,” said Gina Maguire, SCOSA’s coordinator of Older Adult Programs and lead festival organizer, in a release. “After three years of pandemic-related cancellations, even the exhibitors noticed the difference in terms of interest and enthusiasm by our guests.”
Attendees took breaks from all the educational information to watch a performance by Lois Allen and The Silver Tappers, a dance troop featuring 11 women ages 61 to 86. Also entertaining guests was the band Pan Gravy, a bluegrass quartet with current and former Stockton faculty members.
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Learn more about SCOSA’s programming at stockton.edu. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/successful-aging-festival-at-stockton-university-draws-area-seniors/article_48d3a488-0157-11ee-8526-2b24e0f7215b.html | 2023-06-04T05:05:56 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/successful-aging-festival-at-stockton-university-draws-area-seniors/article_48d3a488-0157-11ee-8526-2b24e0f7215b.html |
CALDWELL — Located on Main Street in Caldwell lies Amano. With tan leather booths and dark undertones, the restaurant has been Idaho’s portal to Mexico since opening in 2019.
This is the first year Idaho has been represented in the James Beard awards final by not one, but two chefs — Salvador (Sal) Alamilla from Amano in Caldwell and Kris Komori from KIN in Boise. Alamilla was recognized as a semifinalist for the James Beard awards last year. This is his first year as a finalist.
The James Beard Foundation awards are annual awards presented to chefs, restaurateurs, journalists and authors in the United States. Winners will be announced in Chicago on Monday.
Sal and his wife, Rebecca (Becca) Alamilla, own the restaurant together.
“It’s really surreal,” Becca said. “I’m really proud of him because a lot of people have a dream, and not very many people actually go for it.”
Sal was studying to become an architect when he realized that he needed to open up a restaurant. He turned down a full-ride scholarship to the University of Southern California and instead focused on becoming a chef. He worked his way up from washing dishes, to becoming a supervisor, kitchen manager and chef.
“I had no experience at all,” Sal said. “I only knew cooking through my mom and my aunts ... all that cooking, that’s what initially inspired me.”
As a child in Mexico, Sal sat on the kitchen counter, watching his mother and aunts cook together. As a “nosy” kid, Sal asked them lots of questions. Now, he’s grateful he did.
Family and culture now lie at the center of Amano. Though unseen by the untrained eye, memories are scattered around the restaurant — traditional recipes shuffled in with new ones and plants surrounding tables, reminiscent of Mexican homes.
The reason Sal wanted to open Amano was to bring a piece of Mexico to Caldwell. He sees the restaurant as a mouthpiece, not just for him, but for people like him.
“This is something we have in homes in Mexico, so we’re bringing it here,” Sal said. “It is much more than food. It is to say, ‘this is where we are.’ We are trying to change that narrative the Latino community has sometimes.”
Mexican food is more than tacos on taco Tuesday, Sal said. It encompasses cultures and families, coming together in a labor of love.
Sal’s mother, Martha, makes salsas and tamales. His aunts make cakes and tortillas. Everything rides on the team, and no one takes all the credit.
“Yo sí quiero decir que como familia, me siento muy orgullosa por los logros que él está teniendo y los que va a tener,” was the sentiment shared by his aunts and mother, roughly translating to, “I want to say that as someone who is family, I’m really proud of his achievements now and in the future.”
Family, his aunt Rosa Jalomo said, is such an important part of Amano because Sal knows he can trust his family to get the job done.
But not all family is blood.
Karen Ortiz works as general manager at Amano, and has known Sal for more than 10 years, after working with him at several restaurants. Like Sal, Ortiz grew up eating Mexican food. Things Sal made reminded Ortiz of her mother’s cooking, which is part of the reason she still works with Sal.
“Just working with him again, it felt right. It was like my home away from home. I know I’m not his family, but I see him as family,” Ortiz said. “There’s this culture that we’ve created here that just started off with Sal believing in me and really pushing me to believe in myself.”
The culture of Amano is all about sharing, Ortiz said. They’re not in it for the awards, they’re here to fill a gap that was missing in Caldwell, Ortiz said. Sal could not agree more.
“It’s not about even winning awards or anything,” Sal said. “I mean, I’m honored and all that, but that’s why we opened Amano in the first place was to provide these experiences.”
Sal’s commitment and dedication to Amano is exactly what earned him a spot as a finalist. That, and the fact that his food is excellent, Becca said.
In the early years of their relationship, Sal worked two jobs, supporting Becca while she finished studying to become a teacher and received her master’s degree. Becca quickly began teaching students in Homedale and Garden City. She was on the founding team to help open a charter school in Garden City, and then in 2019, she chose to leave her job to help with Sal’s dream: Amano.
“That was, for me, an extraordinarily difficult decision because I loved teaching,” Becca said. “I felt like it was time for me to support him in his dreams.”
Together, Becca and Sal made sacrifices to get here: missing out on usual birthdays and holiday celebrations, all in the name of a dream.
“Without the team there is nothing, it’s just a dream. The team makes it happen. My wife left her career as a teacher to help me run Amano,” Sal said. “We have a committed team that believes in what we’re doing and they’re adding their own flavor to it.”
Becca describes Amano as a mom-and-pop shop, a family run restaurant where every tortilla is pressed by hand, or amano.
“When he (Sal) cooks, you can feel that it’s from the heart, and that’s something that it’s really hard to find outside of the home, in a commercial setting,” Becca said.
Some of the items on Amano’s menu are the same recipes Sal grew up eating. Other dishes, like the lavender cake and seared duck, were not as common. Dishes on the menu range in price from $15 to $60.
“We have, obviously, dishes that are not what I grew up eating but are inspired by that feeling,” Sal said. “I wanted to create something that hits on that nostalgia, but isn’t an exact copy.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/a-portal-to-mexico-caldwell-chef-is-a-finalist-in-james-beard-awards/article_59be9608-00cc-11ee-b664-fb67f83547a5.html | 2023-06-04T05:08:03 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/a-portal-to-mexico-caldwell-chef-is-a-finalist-in-james-beard-awards/article_59be9608-00cc-11ee-b664-fb67f83547a5.html |
Arnold "Arnie" Wayne Smith
September 22, 2022
Arnold "Arnie" Wayne Smith passed away on September 22, 2022.
He is survived by his first wife, Ilene Smith, of Rogers, AR and their children Troy, of White Lake, MI, Jolene and her spouse, Kristy Marley, of White Lake, MI, Justin and his spouse, Trisha, of Shakopee, MN and their daughter Kailey, Arnie's only grandchild. He is also survived by his second spouse.
He is preceded in death by his parents Calvin and Evelyn.
Troy, Justin, and Jolene invite our family and friends to the Britt Country Club for Arnie's celebration of life on June 10 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/arnold-arnie-wayne-smith/article_10f180bb-7d23-5be9-83a4-cbefe665fd7b.html | 2023-06-04T05:19:57 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/arnold-arnie-wayne-smith/article_10f180bb-7d23-5be9-83a4-cbefe665fd7b.html |
PLUMAS COUNTY, Calif. — A lightning fire was spotted and put out in Butterfly Valley near Quincy Saturday evening, according to officials.
The fire was reported around 4 p.m. on the Mount Hough Ranger District and burned approximately two-thirds of an acre before being contained by firefighters, according to the United States Forest Service Plumas division.
"Butterfly Valley received heavy lightning last Monday and this fire is a holdover from that storm," said officials in a press release."[Fire's can] remain undetectable until dryer conditions, increased winds and other factors cause them to spread and become more visible."
Thunderstorm activity has been rolling over from this past week into the weekend and is forecast to continue through next week. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lightning-strike-fire-plumas-national-forest/103-68a12d0d-f4e3-4add-a453-2208aff0c7b4 | 2023-06-04T05:19:59 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lightning-strike-fire-plumas-national-forest/103-68a12d0d-f4e3-4add-a453-2208aff0c7b4 |
Dorothy Fulghum Jackson
February 8, 1924-April 17, 2023
Dorothy Fulghum Jackson, age 99, passed away on April 17, 2023, in Roseville, California. She was born on February 8, 1924, in Mission Hill, Yankton, South Dakota, to her parents Glen Murren and Alice Murren (Skaane).
A graveside service to celebrate Dorothy's life is scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2023, at 1:30 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery, 11495 265th Street, Mason City. Two of Dorothy's children, Janiece (Jan) Ehler and David Fulghum will be in Mason City for the service. Following the service friends are invited to join them for lunch.
Dorothy was a full partner to her husband, Bill, on their family farm. She operated their egg processing plant and kept the finances for their business. She was an excellent cook preparing four meals a day for the farm and hosting most of the extended family holidays on the farm. She was active in Trinity Lutheran Church.
Dorothy is survived by her three children, Joanne Schumacher, Lincoln, CA, David Fulghum, Western Springs, IL, and Janiece Ehler, Slidell, LA; her sisters: Carol Cary of Daphne, AL, and Shirley Clark of Chandler, AZ; six grandchildren: Bradley (Courtaney) Rampelberg, San Jose, CA, Kristen (Bryce) Martin, Toney, AL, Kaylyn (Amanda Schmidt) Ehler, Abita Springs, LA, Margaret (Andrea) Fulghum, Westmont, IL, Kate (Travis) Kokenes, La Grange Park, IL, Jake (Charlie) Fulghum, Chicago, IL; eleven great-grandchildren: Carson, Andrew, Saryah, Caleb, Leyton, Addilyn, Brinley, Harper, Jack, and Elyse; and several nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husbands: Willard (Bill) Fulghum and Merle Jackson, her parents, and sister, Glennys Kermes. Also, Daughters-in-law: Joan Elder Fulghum and Brigid Murphy Fulghum, and Sons-in-law: David Schumacher and Michael Rampelberg, and great-grandson: Declan Fulghum. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/dorothy-fulghum-jackson/article_fa4a5ee5-9980-56ea-9723-07f09d55d104.html | 2023-06-04T05:20:03 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/dorothy-fulghum-jackson/article_fa4a5ee5-9980-56ea-9723-07f09d55d104.html |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An outdoor fire extended into storage containers with "hazardous materials" in them on Opportunity Street in Sacramento, according to Sacramento Fire Department.
The fire started around 7:15 p.m. Fire and hazmat crews are on scene. There have been no reported injuries.
This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/fire-hazardous-materials-sacramento/103-d8c77460-faca-4bc2-a315-05f1f354f0d7 | 2023-06-04T05:20:06 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/fire-hazardous-materials-sacramento/103-d8c77460-faca-4bc2-a315-05f1f354f0d7 |
Judith A. Swanson
April 2, 1948-February 8, 2023
Judith A. Swanson, age 74, of Mankato, MN, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Mankato. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Judith was born April 2, 1948 in Mason City, IA to Leo and Dorothy (Shinn) Swanson. She graduated from Dixie Holland High School in St. Petersburg, FL. She moved to Mason City in the mid 70's and worked at various department stores in Iowa and Minnesota. In 2016 she moved to Janesville, MN.
Judith enjoyed quilting, sewing, various crafts, and was an excellent baker. She sewed doll clothes and also sewed bridesmaid dresses for her niece, Jessica's wedding. She loved time spent with her family.
She is survived by her sister, Ruth Henry of Mankato, MN; brother, Patrick Swanson of FL; her niece and care giver, Jessica Meinders (Charles Boentgen) of Janesville, MN; great nieces and nephew, Wyatt Meinders of Mankato, Samantha Meinders of Mankato, Jennifer Greco of TX, Ashley Swanson of FL; great-great niece, Penelope Greco. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Leo Swanson, Jr.
Woodland Hills Funeral Home, Mankato, Minnesota | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/judith-a-swanson/article_cdd16863-c32c-5b54-9bbd-e0b169d05f1f.html | 2023-06-04T05:20:09 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/judith-a-swanson/article_cdd16863-c32c-5b54-9bbd-e0b169d05f1f.html |
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