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JONESBORO, Ga. — Police are asking for the public's help to locate a teenager who left home on Sunday and has not returned.
Clayton County Police officers responded to the 700 block of Sedgwick Drive in Jonesboro in reference to a missing person. Upon arrival, officers learned, Zayre Williams left home without permission.
Williams is a 15-year-old girl with black hair and brown eyes, is 5-foot-4 and weighs 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a white sweater, black shorts, and unknown shoes, police said. She is also diagnosed with ADHD.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Zayre Williams, contact the Clayton County Police Department at (770) 477-3550. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-in-georgia/clayton-county-georgia-missing-teen/85-a0ae0ac2-066c-4e3c-b89e-96d47da261e7 | 2022-06-27T13:28:17 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-in-georgia/clayton-county-georgia-missing-teen/85-a0ae0ac2-066c-4e3c-b89e-96d47da261e7 |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – This week the ‘All of us journey bus‘ stopped in Wichita. Its mission is to collect medical data from a million people across the US to try and better the medical industry for future generations.
Josh Perez is the manager for the ‘All of us journey bus’ and says it was a success. The goal was to collect enough data from a large representation of people this past week to have enough samples to test in the future. People were asked to donate urine, saliva, and blood for medical research.
“We can try to use your DNA to conduct research to provide more precise medicine,” said Perez.
The participants were also given an incentive and were able to get information from ancestry data bases. And were provided a list of their allergies and possible medical issues.
“I think our goal at this point is just to educate people, really reach out to the community and let them know we are here to help. We are here to offer the opportunity for them to be represented in the medical facility of industry,” added Perez.
If you would like to be part of these trial cases, you can always look up the “All of us ” requirements and take the online test. You can find that link here on their official website. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/all-of-us-journey-bus-improving-the-medical-industry/ | 2022-06-27T13:31:42 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/all-of-us-journey-bus-improving-the-medical-industry/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Voter turnout for the Value Them Both could bring a lot more people to the polls August 2.
“It has national implications,” said KSN political analyst Jeff Jarman. “As the first state to have an election on a constitutional question immediately following the decision to overturn Roe.”
Jarman points out Kansans currently have a Kansas constitutional right to choose an abortion. He says the constitutional amendment question could change that.
“But because this issue is so polarizing it is the kind of issue where both sides can get more people to the polls,” said Jarman. “It certainly has the potential to be a higher than normal voter turnout. This is a primary and we have historically seen lower voter turnout in these kinds of elections.”
Jarman says getting out the vote will be strong on this issue considering it could allow Kansas lawmakers to enact laws to restrict abortion services in Kansas.
“And that means it’s bringing national money into our state to finance both sides on the issue,” said Jarman. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/august-2nd-abortion-related-vote-could-boost-turnout/ | 2022-06-27T13:31:48 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/august-2nd-abortion-related-vote-could-boost-turnout/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – After Friday’s controversial decision, many local non-profits have united and are expanding their services to ensure that women who live in Kansas are provided with proper medical and mental support.
The local non-profit Kansas Birth Justice Action aims to provide aid for women, especially minority mothers, by giving them the tools they need to be the best moms they can be.
“We recognize that is people like us, black and brown and particularly black women and Hispanic women as well as indigenous that have the highest percentage of maternal deaths, have the highest percentage of infant deaths and the two are extremely linked. I mean but they go together,” said Melody Miller, president of Kansas Birth Justice Action.
When people walk into the center, they are given the opportunity to receive help from lactation professionals, mental health experts and educate themselves on their rights. Miller says during this time it is necessary for women to understand what they are capable of.
“We are holistic and comprehensive in our approach to lifting women and supporting women and their families. We can be a safe place and space with supportive services for mothers and women,” Miller said.
Currently, the organization is helping more than 500 women within its area, and they expect that number to grow within the next few months. For those who would like more information on the program, you can visit their website. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/providing-aid-for-minority-mothers-and-women/ | 2022-06-27T13:31:54 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/providing-aid-for-minority-mothers-and-women/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A woman died after being hit in north Wichita. It happened Sunday around 10 p.m. at 11th and Broadway.
Police said they found a woman who had been hit by at least two cars. She died at the scene.
“The victim, the female, she was walking from west to east. And she was struck by the first vehicle and then was immediately hit by a second vehicle,” said Lt. Keith Fort, Wichita Police Department.
Police said both drivers are cooperating in the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 911. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-2-cars-on-north-broadway/ | 2022-06-27T13:32:00 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-2-cars-on-north-broadway/ |
SAN DIEGO — Hot weather can become dangerous quickly. It's important to never leave your kids or pets in your car.
Even on a mild sunny day, the inside of your car can reach deadly temperatures fast. Experts say a car can rise 20 degrees in just 10 minutes.
"Anytime you see a child alone in a car, that's why it's so important to get involved. It can mean the difference between life and death," said Janette Fennell, the founder and CEO of Kids And Cars.
The organization advocates for child safety. Unfortunately, Fennell said hot car deaths happen every year.
"As much education and outreach that we've done, we don't see it getting much better," she said. "So far this year there have been six fatalities and on average about 38 children die every year"
The federal government is now getting involved.
"As part of the infrastructure bill we were able to get some legislation passed that said there has to be an alert that lets people know if a child is left alone in a vehicle," she said.
One of the alerts has a dash notification if you've opened your backdoor. Another will detect if a child or pet is in the backseat and can send you a message on your phone or even make the car alarm go off. Advocates are hopeful the technology will roll out in the next year. Until then prevention is key.
"Create reminders for yourself so that you don't forget about a child that might be sleeping in a car seat in the back," said Doug Shupe, a spokesperson for the Automobile Club of Southern California.
Put your purse or wallet in the back seat. You can also place a stuffed animal in your child's car seat then put it upfront when your child is in the car as a visual reminder that they're inside.
Always lock your car, even when it's in your garage, and be mindful of where your car keys are to prevent your child from getting inside alone.
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CARLSBAD, Calif. — A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson and resisting arrest in connection with a 10-acre vegetation fire near the Buena Vista Lagoon in which some homes were briefly evacuated, police said Sunday.
The Carlsbad Police Department announced that the fire was contained at about 2 p.m. Saturday with no structures damaged and no reported injuries.
Responding officers were told by a witness that a man was seen lighting an object and throwing it into the brush, Jodee Reyes of the CPD said.
"While searching the area for the suspect, officers located a man matching the description of the suspect a short distance from the crime scene," Reyes said.
David Scott Prosser of Carlsbad was placed under arrest for resisting officers and was identified by the witness as the person seen starting the fire. Prosser was transported to a local hospital and then booked into the Vista Detention Facility on Saturday.
Prosser was jailed on suspicion of two felonies, arson on forest land and resisting an officer. His bail was set at $75,000 and he was scheduled for a video court arraignment on Wednesday, according to online jail records.
Fire crews from multiple agencies battled the fire starting at 12:40 p.m. Saturday. Crews from the Carlsbad Fire Department responded to the area of State Street, Laguna Drive and Buena Vista Circle.
Authorities evacuated residences on Buena Vista circle, Kremeyer Circle and Laguna Drive near the lagoon.
The Oceanside police and fire departments, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department and the California Highway Patrol also helped Carlsbad firefighters in the effort.
A helicopter scooped up water from the lagoon and dropped it on hot spots at 1:41 p.m. Saturday, officials said.
Anyone with information about the alleged arson was asked to contact Detective Chris Collier at 442-339-5569 or Sgt. John Boyce at 442-339-5561. Anonymous tips can be submitted at sdcrimestoppers.org. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-arson-in-carlsbad-brush-fire/509-467c6cdb-a2e8-4bfe-983a-d8eb496ee32f | 2022-06-27T13:33:34 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-arson-in-carlsbad-brush-fire/509-467c6cdb-a2e8-4bfe-983a-d8eb496ee32f |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A house fire in north Sacramento is under investigation Monday morning.
Crews with the Sacramento Fire Department battled the fire early Monday near Bell Avenue and O'Conner Way.
The fire was contained and no one was in the house at the time of the fire, according to the Sacramento Fire Department. Arson investigators are looking into the cause of the fire.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — If you’re looking for a picture perfect summer getaway, look no further than the northern Oregon coast!
Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa in Astoria was recently renovated, but its historic charm was maintained.
Kohr Harlan showed off what you can expect during a summer visit right on the waters of the Columbia River. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/kohr-explores-hotel-in-astoria-offers-picture-perfect-getaway/ | 2022-06-27T13:51:25 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/kohr-explores-hotel-in-astoria-offers-picture-perfect-getaway/ |
Heart of Stark: Refuge of Hope hosts grand opening of Community Care Center
In partnership with The Repository, every Monday, Stark Community Foundation is highlighting positive happenings in our community. Here’s to Good News Mondays!
Last week, Refuge of Hope Ministries held the official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Community Care Center — a building on the organization’s campus that now hosts its clothing ministry, medical clinic and food pantry.
Refuge of Hope is a faith-based nonprofit providing safe, sober, emergency transitional shelter for men and hot, nutritious meals for hungry men, women and children in Stark County. The addition of the Community Care Center, located at 215 Orchard Ave. NE in downtown Canton, has been an ongoing project designed to expand and enhance its offerings.
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Starting this month, the medical clinic in the new building is ready to serve patients. With treatment provided by LifeCare, patients who have Medicare, Medicaid or other forms of health insurance can walk in every Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with no appointment necessary.
For patients without health insurance, Faithful Servants is also operating out of the clinic and will treat and provide free medication for anyone in need. This ministry serves the working community during evening hours and is a valuable resource for local hospitals, employers and others needing an alternative source of care for those who do not have health insurance. Appointments are necessary for this service and can be made by calling 330-495-7692.
Also part of the Community Care Center is Refuge of Hope’s clothing ministry, which collects donations of seasonal, gently used clothing, household items and personal hygiene products and provides them for men, women and children served through the organization.
In its first 90 days of operation, the clothing ministry has helped over 1,600 individuals with donated items. Volunteers help organize the donated items, and also help guests select their clothing as they come in to shop.
Another meaningful program housed in the Community Care Center is the Urban Ark Food Pantry. Founded by the former Trinity Lutheran Church, the pantry is now part of Refuge of Hope and open every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the first and third Thursdays of the month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Guests at the food pantry are also able to shop the clothing ministry while in the building.
"Opening the Refuge of Hope Community Care Center is our way to meet the needs of people in our community," said Jo Ann Carpenter, Refuge of Hope’s director of development. "It is such a joy to see our clothing ministry guests shop for much needed clothing, personal hygiene items, and household extras like dishes or linens in our giveaway area."
With expanding partnerships, the help of volunteers and the new Community Care Center, Refuge of Hope is able to provide nine hot meals a week: lunch every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; and dinner, five days a week, Monday through Friday.
For more information about its programming or a tour of the new building, contact Carpenter at 330-453-1785.
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Nicholas Alahverdian faces another rape allegation from English woman he met online
Nicholas Alahverdian is expected back in an extradition court this week in Scotland as he confronts a newly revealed rape allegation.
Over the weekend, the Sunday Mail newspaper ran a story of a 41-year-old woman from Essex, England, who alleges Alahverdian -- the Rhode Island fugitive who is charged with rape in Utah and who faked his death in 2020 -- assaulted her in 2017.
Authorities in the United States have been aware of the woman’s allegation for months after she reached out to them upon learning of Alahverdian’s arrest in December, The Journal confirmed.
In striking similarity to more than a half dozen other women in four states who claim to have been assaulted by Alahverdian, she told the newspaper they met on an online dating website and that soon thereafter he began tormenting her.
He flew to meet her in June 2017 and then through unrelenting pressure, she said, persuaded the mother of two to let him stay with her rather than a hotel.
“Every single boundary that I set, he broke,” the woman told the newspaper. “Before I knew it, he had moved in....Within days he was talking about getting married and doing calculations about how long it would take him to get his residency.”
“In a space of five or six days, I was completely broken down.”
Alahverdian, who is also wanted by the FBI on financial fraud charges, demanded she buy him an iPhone and Apple Watch, she said, and in the course of five weeks managed to get her to give him the equivalent of almost $4,500.
He raped her, she said, one morning after ignoring her insistence to leave her alone blocking her from leaving a bedroom.
After she sought the police help to get him out of her home -- they advised her to change the locks and leave all his belongings with them --- Alahverdian began texting her ranting messages. He claimed he had nowhere to go, hadn’t slept in days, called her “certifiably insane” and threatened to sue her.
Alahverdian was ordered back into court this week after he failed to appear last Thursday for a preliminary extradition hearing. A prosecutor charged the 34-year-old man was attempting to delay the proceedings by checking himself into a hospital on the eve of his court date.
Email Tom Mooney at: tmooney@providencejournal.com | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/27/english-woman-says-rhode-island-con-man-nicholas-alahverdian-raped-her/7743915001/ | 2022-06-27T14:08:48 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/27/english-woman-says-rhode-island-con-man-nicholas-alahverdian-raped-her/7743915001/ |
'Our Town': Little Compton portrait project paints the faces that tell the town's story
The faces of Little Compton, the people who've farmed the fields, fixed the cars, fished the water lining its edges, emerge from the brushstrokes of gray, red and yellow oil paint.
There's the retired mechanic, now in his 80s, with a cigar between his lips; the 35-year-old nursery owner who grew up in town and returned to raise a family; the young woman who works nets to haul fish from the sea.
"Our Town" is a portrait exhibit of Little Compton residents, documenting "the faces of those who define the town and thus tell its story," says Donna Pilkington, the resident who envisioned the exhibit and is pulling it together.
"The project goes beyond the 'summer reputation' to portray those who make up the diverse fabric of town life: farmers, veterans, students, mechanics, clerks, nurses, and more," the retired teacher wrote in a grant application to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, which gave them $1,500.
Underway now with several artists painting portraits, the project will be unveiled Sept. 10 at the Little Compton Community Center as part of its 25th-anniversary celebration. Pilkington expects "Our Town" to include about 50 portraits.
Artist Rose Frantzen's "Portrait of Maquoketa" inspired Pilkington. For that, Frantzen spent a year painting 180 portraits of her neighbors in Maquoketa, Iowa. About a dozen years ago, Pilkington saw Frantzen's exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
"She did wonderful portraits," Pilkington said. "It was an absolutely amazing exhibit."
After seeing Frantzen's show, Pilkington told fellow community center board member Rhea Brooks, "We could do that." Pilkington and Brooks, who together ran the center's summer art show for two decades, mulled the idea for a while, and after a COVID delay, they're now making it happen. Pilkington hopes "Our Town" endures as an artistic archive long after its opening.
Nursery owner Chris Goulart was flattered when artist Janie Kinnane called to see if he would let her paint his portrait. "It's not every day you get a professional artist call you out of the blue to ask if you want to pose for a portrait," Goulart said.
Realizing that the project could become "a historic exhibit for our town," Goulart said, "I thought of it as a bit of an honor."
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Goulart, 35, grew up on a farm in Little Compton that's been in the family since 1922. He and his wife, Victoria, pregnant with their son, were living in a basement apartment in Washington, D.C., when they decided to return to Little Compton and take over for his retiring parents. Goulart is now running Franlart Nursery and the couple's son, Maximilian, is in kindergarten.
Sitting for his portrait in Kinnane's Charlie Lou studio was a new experience for Goulart, but he felt comfortable. Kinnane is a long-time friend. He hadn't seen her in a while, and they were able to catch up in conversation while she painted. Kinnane shares a building with her filmmaking brothers, several of whom also stopped in to chat.
Kinnane is a self-taught artist. She owned a landscaping company and surf camp before going into art full-time in 2017. Kinnane, 33, loved working outdoors, "my real passion," and was hesitant about being "trapped inside a studio," but friends and family encouraged her to commit to her artwork.
"As my grandfather said, 'When God gives you a gift, it's a sin not to use it,' " Kinnane said.
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Kinnane works mostly in water colors and making block prints, but she saw the portrait project as a good challenge, a chance to expand her work in oil painting. The subjects sit for two or three hours.
"It's been a whole different experience," Kinnane said. "You have to kind of work fast, and you have to be loose."
The painting of a portrait is personal for both the subject and the artist. Both have to expose the most personal aspects of themselves. The subject might think, "Is this how she sees me? I don't have all those wrinkles." The artist puts his or her work out there for the most sensitive and exacting of critics.
Goulart was pleased with the result of his session with Kinnane. "It looks good," he said. "She did a great job."
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Kinnane has done six portraits — including a high school student, a town employee and photographer in her early 30s — and she wants to keep painting up until the show opens. "I've definitely enjoyed it," she said. "It's a pretty special little town and community."
Pilkington believes the project will give a lot of people an inaugural exposure to art.
"For many people who are sitting (for a portrait), it's like their first introduction to the whole art scene," she said. "It's not like we have a lot of programs where art touches adults."
One subject, a man in his 80s, was delighted when he was asked to sit for a portrait. He told Pilkington he was as excited as a kid on his first day of school. "I wish you'd done this while my buddies were still alive, because most of my friends are gone and it would have been nice to have their portraits up," he told her.
"I think this has given him a deeper appreciation of the arts," Pilkington said.
The project is documenting a changing community, a town hidden in the corner of Rhode Island with water on two sides. It has no chain stores or chain restaurants, and still has farmland that rolls down to the water, Goulart notes.
But some of the traits that protect the land and lend its charm, like two-acre zoning, make it challenging for average working people to live here. Twenty years ago, the median sales price for a house in Little Compton was $335,000, according to the Rhode Island Association of Realtors. In April of this year, six houses were sold and the median price was $3,425,000.
It's difficult for people of Kinnane and Goulart's generation to stay in Little Compton despite their love for it. Goulart notes that his son's kindergarten class has just eight students. He says the town was never big, but his class three decades ago had 16 students.
Pilkington acknowledges the artists "have been using a lot of gray paint." She wants to add more young people to the project.
"The power of this project is generated from the large number of works on display and viewers hunting for those faces they know and see around town," Pilkington wrote in her grant application. "It is anticipated this will be a long standing exhibition in the building."
Pilkington hopes the younger subjects will still be able to view their portraits at the community center in 20 or 30 years, but she wonders how long their trip will be. "Will they still be around," she wonders, "or will they have moved away because they can't afford to live here?"
But that's years down the road, and there's more portraits to paint before September's show.
Pilkington says, "I think it's going to be the talk of the town."
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Veterans Voice: Military experience made this former airman a better student
Stephen Callahan, 32, began college in 2009 and finally fulfilled his degree requirements last December.
On May 20, he walked with the Providence College School of Continuing Education graduates, ranked first in his class.
He spent six of the intervening years in the Air Force, serving his country, seeing the world, and growing up.
He hopes his story will inspire other veterans to continue their education after they leave active duty.
“I know now that I did not have the self-discipline and commitment required to be really successful when I got out of high school,” he said.
He would tell other veterans that success in the military can directly translate into success in college or technical school.
“I think the time management and accountability we all learned in the military directly translates to educational success,” Callahan said.
Finally, he strongly encouraged all veterans to take advantage of the GI Bill, which goes a long way toward eliminating the stress of tuition costs.
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Growing up in Connecticut
Callahan was born July 15, 1991, in South Windsor, Connecticut. He was one of four children. His mother, Cynthia, was a paraprofessional in the town's elementary schools. His father, Stephen, worked as a national manager for a water technology company.
He attended South Windsor High School, and it was a foregone conclusion that he would continue his studies at Providence College.
“It’s the only college I wanted to attend,” Callahan said. “My father, grandfather, great-grandfather and many other family members — 17 in all — had graduated from PC.”
But then he had a rude awakening. In the spring of 2009, he stood somewhere in the middle of his class of about 375. He was not accepted at PC.
“So I enrolled at Southern Connecticut State University instead,” Callahan said.
“I did well my first year there, so I decided to transfer to the University of Connecticut. I wanted to attend their business school, but I had to be there for a semester before I could do that.”
He found the large class sizes difficult, and admits he slacked off on school work. He did not get into business school, so he pursued another major that held less interest for him. His grades reflected that lack of enthusiasm.
College difficulty led to to the Air Force
After more than three years at UConn, he was treading water at best.
“I needed to retake multiple courses, and [I had] growing student loan debt,” he recalled.
Afraid he “would be stuck in Connecticut paying down student debt” for years to come, and worried that he would lose his chance to travel and see the world, he decided to enlist in the Air Force.
Callahan joined up in October 2014. After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, he went on to a munitions systems technical training course.
When asked about that career path, he replied that he did well in the mechanical portion of an aptitude test that helps steer service members into an appropriate specialty.
He also heard that munitions specialists were needed worldwide, ”so I had a better chance of receiving orders to overseas bases.”
He was assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
“I spent 24 months on the island soaking in the sun and maintaining the base's munitions,” he recalled.
He learned a lot on Guam, with the most important lesson being “how to balance and essentially flip an internal switch when it came to work and fun.”
Along the way he learned to drive an 18-wheeler, operate different types of forklifts, and handle a variety of live explosives. He was promoted to senior airman and transferred to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa.
“I worked as a crew chief … in what I believe was the largest munitions storage area in the entire Air Force,” he said.
He also considered the next chapter in his life.
“Getting that Providence College degree was still really important to me, so I began looking into my options,” said Callahan.
This time, access to the post-9/11 GI Bill eased his concerns about tuition costs.
Oddly enough, it was a sports magazine article that steered him to the School of Continuing Education.
The report described how former PC basketball star God Shammgod had gone back to school and graduated in 2015.
“I remember reading that article, then re-watching some YouTube videos of Shammgod's ball handling, and then looking on the PC website about SCE programs.”
He applied and was admitted in 2017. He signed up for a distance-learning course, but world events intervened. North Korea’s Kim Jong-un escalated his bombast by testing and firing intercontinental ballistic missiles. Callahan was part of a team sent to South Korea to help reorganize munitions storage at several bases around the Korean peninsula.
After six months he returned to Okinawa, satisfied that he had “contributed to something bigger than myself.”
However, this deployment forced him to drop out of the online course.
A well-earned leave to Australia followed, along with a promotion to staff sergeant. With only 10 months left in his enlistment, he received orders to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota.
“That’s when I got really serious about the next chapter,” Callahan said. “I signed up for more online classes, and stuck with them this time.”
When his tour ended in 2020, he moved to Providence and enrolled full-time. He decided to pursue a liberal studies degree, which allowed him to transfer the most credits from his prior college courses.
In a March 2022 Providence College publication, he said, “I liked that … I could take a combination of different courses, like communication, leadership and problem solving. I didn’t have a specific idea of what I wanted to do at that point, but I thought those skills would always be useful.”
Callahan says his Air Force experience made all the difference in his confidence.
The distance-learning concept also really helped him.
“I had the chance to see everyone else’s written responses,” he said.
That opened his eyes to the fact that “I am as strong academically as others, which helped me gain confidence in my studies.”
That confidence translated into results.
Ann Nagle, assistant dean of PC’s School of Continuing Education, told The Journal, “Stephen just graduated with a 3.97 grade point average."
He received the Dean's Award for highest GPA in the graduating class.
As a result, he was the flag bearer for the commencement ceremony on May 20.
According to Callahan, the hardest part was time management.
“I think I’ve always been a procrastinator, but I found that just committing to doing all the [work] made a big difference in my studies. I treated my education like a job.
“There are also some really great professors at SCE and my adviser, Jennifer Andrews, was very helpful.”
In an email, Andrews described Callahan as “a very humble guy,” who was an active participant in book discussion groups and other activities.
“Receiving my diploma was a special day,” said Callahan, “And now I’m a fourth-generation PC grad, which I think is pretty cool.”
Stephen was also inducted into Eta Lambda, PC's chapter of the premier adult learner honor society, Alpha Sigma Lambda.
This fall he moves on to St. John's University School of Law.
“I think being a legal advocate for the poor and underprivileged will be a good path for me. I’d like to make a positive impact in that way.”
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Callahan’s tips for veterans going back to college
1. If your school has a writing center, use it. The writing center at PC helped me very much.
2. Talk to both the VA certifying official and a student counselor at the school you want to attend; they will help you in your transition.
3. Also unfortunately, the housing stipend in the GI bill won't stretch as far as you think it will, so budget your expenses.
He adds: Hopefully at least one veteran will read my story and feel more confidence to go back to school and try to better themselves, or even see my path as one they can take.
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Calendar
Thursday, 4 to 8:30 p.m., “Charter Fishing for Stripers, Blues and Whatever Else is Biting.” All bait and tackle provided. Bring a cooler for your catch and beverages. To sign up, you must join The Fallen Outdoors East Coast Community Page on Facebook. Contact Justyn Charon, veteran outreach program specialist, Providence Vet Center, at (401) 739-0167, or via email at justyn.charon@va.gov.
Mondays, 4 to 8:30 p.m., Narragansett Bow Hunters, 1531 Ten Rod Rd., North Kingstown, are offering an opportunity to learn archery at no charge. Everything you need will be provided (bows, arrows, arm guards, targets, finger tabs and instruction). No RSVP needed. For further information call (401) 295-7228 or visit narragansettbowhunters.org.
To report the outcome of a previous activity, or add a future event to our calendar, email the details (including a contact name and phone number/email address) to veteranscolumn@providencejournal.com | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/27/veterans-voice-military-experience-made-former-airman-better-student/7737610001/ | 2022-06-27T14:09:06 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/27/veterans-voice-military-experience-made-former-airman-better-student/7737610001/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — As the Fourth of July gets closer, many families are ready to enjoy fireworks shows with their loved ones. But one member of your family that may not be so happy about it is your pet.
The Wichita Police Department (WPD) said in a tweet thread on Friday that more pets go missing on July 4 than on any other day.
“The booming sounds of fireworks elicit a fear or anxiety response in pets,” WPD said in a tweet. “Dogs are most at risk for noise aversion reactions, although cats may also respond to specific noises with anxiety.”
WPD says dogs can hear more than twice as many frequencies and can hear sounds four times further away compared to humans.
Because of the loud noises, pets will react by trying to find a place to hide. Many pets may become confused about what direction the noise is coming from and will look for an escape route. This can result in them running away.
Prior to any fireworks celebrations, here are some tips to keep your pets safe:
- Make sure they are secured
- Create a comfortable hiding place for them to stay in
- Get your pet microchipped
- If they are outside, keep them on a leash at all times
If you have found a stray animal that you believe to be a pet, make sure it is friendly, then you can do the following with caution:
- Check for identification
- Scan for microchip
- Check with neighbors
- Ask for proof of ownership
If your pet is lost, call around to local animal shelters and give them a description of your furry friend to see if someone else has turned them in. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/more-pets-go-missing-on-4th-of-july-than-any-other-day-wpd-says/ | 2022-06-27T14:10:33 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/more-pets-go-missing-on-4th-of-july-than-any-other-day-wpd-says/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – PBS Kansas hosted an open house on Saturday for local families to show off the station’s new building in northeast Wichita. The station is located at 8710 E. 32nd Street North.
The new building is quite a change from the station’s previous location with four times the space. The extra room allows space for a Children’s Education and Discovery Center. It focuses on science and technology.
“For a long time now, we haven’t had an educational department. We had one, but it went away because we couldn’t afford it. Now, it’s back in our new building but at a higher level. No other public TV station in the country that I’m aware of has a Children’s Educational Discovery Center as part of their education services,” Victor Hogstrom, president and CEO of PBS Kansas.
PBS Kansas was at its previous location near 21st and Waco for more than 40 years. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/pbs-kansas-holds-open-house-at-new-building/ | 2022-06-27T14:10:39 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/pbs-kansas-holds-open-house-at-new-building/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Hundreds gathered in Wichita for Pride events over the weekend. On Friday night, a festival was held in Naftzger Park in Wichita. The theme was “Love is Victorious”.
Evergy Pavillion was packed with people dancing and singing. There were live performances from Music Theatre of Wichita. Information and services from LGBTQ-affirming health care providers were provided. In addition, there were food trucks and vendors along the open streets of the festival.
Then on Saturday, a Unity March started at Warren Plaza in Old Town and ended at Naftzger Park.
“It’s so important now that we show our LGBTQ neighbors, our friends, people we work with that we support them and that they’re loved here in Wichita, that Wichita is the greatest city in the Midwest, and we’re big enough for everyone,” Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said.
The march was followed by a family picnic with burgers, hot dogs and sides. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/pride-events-held-in-wichita-friday-and-saturday/ | 2022-06-27T14:10:45 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/pride-events-held-in-wichita-friday-and-saturday/ |
(NEXSTAR) – Much like a fine wine, the average American’s taste in drinking establishments only deepens, intensifies, and becomes more refined over time.
In your earlier years, for example, you might have been content to swig drinks at a local dive bar, or chug beers that were brewed in a stranger’s bathtub. But these days, you prefer to do any swigging or chugging at a fancy winery, like a respectable human being.
With that in mind, the analysts at Yelp have sorted through the platform’s databases to identify the top-rated wineries in each state. The results, based on Yelp’s own user-generated reviews and ratings, are listed below.
It should be noted that Yelp’s findings are also based on the “total volume” of reviews for each establishment, which means that newer wineries with fewer reviews could be underrepresented on the list. But on a positive note, Yelp worked to exclude any establishment with a failing health grade, so it’s very likely that none of the wines from the country’s top-rated vineyards were fermented in a stranger’s bathtub.
Without further ado, the top-rated wineries in the country — as determined the Yelp community — are listed below.
- Alabama: Corbin Farms Winery, in Calera
- Alaska: Bear Creek Winery & Lodging, in Homer
- Arizona: Chateau Tumbleweed, in Clarkdale
- Arkansas: Tontitown Winery, in Springdale
- California: Shadybrook Estate Winery, in Napa
- Colorado: Mesa Park Vineyards, in Palisade
- Connecticut: Walker Road Vineyards, in Woodbury
- Delaware: Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery, in Frankford
- Florida: Aspirations Winery, in Clearwater
- Georgia: Crane Creek Vineyards, in Young Harris
- Hawaii: Oeno Winemaking, Kailua
- Idaho: Telaya Wine, in Idaho
- Illinois: Prairie State Winery, Genoa
- Indiana: Oliver Winery, in Bloomington
- Iowa: Wide River Winery, in Clinton
- Kansas: Grace Hill Winery, in Whitewater
- Kentucky: Talon Winery & Vineyard, in Lexington
- Louisiana: Landry Vineyards, in West Monroe
- Maine: Cellardoor Winery, in Lincolnville
- Massachusetts: Boston Winery, in Boston
- Maryland: Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery, in Berlin
- Michigan: Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery, in Petoskey
- Minnesota: North Shore Winery, in Lutsen
- Mississippi: Old South Winery, in Natchez
- Missouri: Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery, in Platte City
- Montana: Yellowstone Cellars & Winery, in Billings
- Nebraska: Cellar 426, in Ashland
- Nevada: Vegas Valley Winery, in Henderson
- New Hampshire: Zorvino Vineyards, in Sandown
- New Jersey: Unionville Vineyards, in Ringoes
- New Mexico: Noisy Water Winery, in Albuquerque
- New York: Ports of New York Winery, in Ithaca
- North Carolina: Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, in Hendersonville
- North Dakota: Pointe Of View Winery, in Burlington
- Ohio: The Skeleton Root, in Cincinnati
- Oklahoma: Fish Tales Winery & Bistro, in Broken Bow
- Oregon: Willamette Valley Vineyards, in Turner
- Pennsylvania: Blue Ridge Winery, in Saylorsburg
- Rhode Island: Verde Vineyards, in Johnston
- South Carolina: City Scape Winery, in Pelzer
- South Dakota: Prairie Berry Winery, in Hill City
- Tennessee: Tennessee Homemade Wines, in Gatlinburg
- Texas: Pontotoc Vineyard, in Fredericksburg
- Utah: IG Winery & Tasting Room, in Cedar City
- Vermont: Putney Mountain Winery, in Putney
- Virginia: Zephaniah Farm Vineyard, in Leesburg
- Washington, D.C: District Winery
- Washington: Ambassador Wines of Washington, in Woodinville
- West Virginia: Batton Hollow Winery, in Lost Creek
- Wisconsin: Von Stiehl Winery, in Algoma
- Wyoming: Jackson Hole Winery, in Jackson
More of a beer drinker? Have a look at the country’s most popular breweries, as determined by Yelp’s community of reviewers. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/the-best-winery-in-every-state-according-to-yelp/ | 2022-06-27T14:10:52 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/the-best-winery-in-every-state-according-to-yelp/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — While the debate continues over the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion services will be changed. Wichita has an abortion provider right now, and they are expecting more patients after Friday’s ruling.
The Trust Women Foundation in Wichita says our region is placed in an “abortion desert.” The concern now is that desert will grow much bigger as other states’ trigger laws go into effect—potentially causing patients to be turned away.
“We have had calls from people who are in the waiting room of clinics that are no longer able to help them,” said Zack Gingrich-Gaylord, the Communications Director of Trust Women.
Gingrich-Gaylord says one of the biggest concerns from the region’s abortion clinic system is that it won’t be able to handle an influx of even more out-of-state patients.
“We’re seeing around 60% of our patients over the past 10 months have been from out-of-state,” said Gingrich-Gaylord.
Gingrich-Gaylord says the clinic has been a majority out-of-state provider since September of 2021 with the passing of Texas Senate Bill 8, also known as the Texas Heartbeat Act, which bans abortion after the detection of embryonic or fetal cardiac activity (that normally occurs after about six weeks of pregnancy). Friday’s Supreme Court ruling added more strain to an already overworked system.
“We’ve been averaging 500 calls a day in our clinics. We are booked and have been booked for the past 10 months about two to three weeks out,” said Gingrich-Gaylord.
This comes as the charge from abortion rights and anti-abortion activists continues heading to the Value Them Both amendment vote on August 2.
“Going door-to-door, making phone calls, we had lots of different events across the state, so I’m sure that there are going to be ways that we are engaging, but this has always been our campaign strategy,” said Brittanie Jones, a Value Them Both Coalition spokesperson.
Jones says while the amendment is not a total ban on abortion, the coalition plans to continue their work pushing anti-abortion legislation long after the vote.
“We have three laws that already have been struck down, and we are going to take action to protect those laws and to re-enact those laws,” said Jones.
The Value Them Both amendment is on the August Primary Ballot. If you would like to participate in that vote, you have until July 12 to register.
Even though the vote is happening during a primary, every registered voter, regardless of party affiliation, is able to vote on this constitutional amendment. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-abortion-provider-expects-more-patients-after-roe-v-wade-overturn/ | 2022-06-27T14:10:58 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-abortion-provider-expects-more-patients-after-roe-v-wade-overturn/ |
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Editors note: The attached video is from June 20.
Franklin County will conduct spraying for adult mosquito control in and around Greene Township on Wednesday, county officials announced.
The spraying will be conducted in residential and recreational areas including: Frecon Road, Mickey Inn Lane, Mickey Inn Road, Sycamore Grove Road, Creekside Drive, Star Avenue, Monroe Drive, Tyler Driver, Cornerstone Road and Roosevelt Drive in Greene Township.
High populations of adult nuisance mosquitoes have been detected in these areas, county officials said. These roads are listed for residents’ reference; other roads and areas in close proximity may also be sprayed.
Weather conditions and other unexpected events could delay or cancel the spray operation. If this operation is canceled, it will be rescheduled for June 30.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Mosquito-Borne Disease Program will be conducting this truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation. Franklin County’s Mosquito and Tick Borne Disease Control Specialist will be on site for the application.
Franklin County’s business license is BU 13939, and the product used will be PermaSease 4-4 applied at a rate of 1.25 oz/ac. This product is designed to provide quick knockdown and effective control of adult mosquitoes, county officials said.
Franklin County residents should protect themselves from mosquito bites by wearing or implementing some form of repellent, including wearing long sleeves and pants when outside.
Additionally, residents and homeowners should be vigilant of standing water, including artificial containers holding water such as buckets, clogged gutters, tarps or old tires. Something as small as a soda bottle cap filled with water can breed mosquitoes.
For more information, contact Franklin County Mosquito and Tick Borne Disease Control Specialist Jason Goetz at 717-261-3855 or jgoetz@franklincountypa.gov. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/franklin-county-greene-township-mosquito-spraying-control/521-03bf3a7d-2838-4beb-8b56-879b70e35c50 | 2022-06-27T14:12:12 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/franklin-county-greene-township-mosquito-spraying-control/521-03bf3a7d-2838-4beb-8b56-879b70e35c50 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania House and Senate Democrats were expected to gather Monday morning to condemn the overturn of Roe V. Wade and discuss how they believe this will impact women in Pennsylvania.
Abortion has been legal in Pennsylvania under decades of state law, including a 1989 law that was challenged all the way to the U.S Supreme Court.
Republicans who control the Pennsylvania legislature are opposed to abortion rights, but the state's Democratic governor is a strong supporter.
The race for governor later this year could tilt that balance.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has vowed to protect access to abortion for the remainder of his time in office.
He has vetoed three GOP-penned bills in five years that would have added restrictions beyond the state's 24-week limit.
Running to replace him is the state's Democratic attorney general, Josh Shapiro, who supports abortion rights, and Republican state senator Doug Mastriano, who has said he supports banning abortion altogether, with no exceptions.
Wolf says this upcoming November race is now more important than ever.
"It's a very important election anyway, but this ruling makes that election even more important because whoever sits at this desk is the one who's going to determine whether Pennsylvanians can continue to count on the right to make their own decision," said Wolf.
Local organizations in Pennsylvania who support the overturn of Roe V. Wade also shared their thoughts on the ruling.
The Pennsylvania Family Institute said in a statement:
“This is a human rights issue, and these unborn children, the most vulnerable among us, deserve a voice in the American democratic process,” said Alexis Sneller, Communications and Policy Officer at the Pennsylvania Family Institute, “Roe being overturned is a win for unborn children, women, men, and society as a whole. It’s a tragedy that here in PA over two million abortions have occurred since Roe. We can and must do better for the sake of unborn children and their mothers.”
The Pennsylvania Pro-Life federation also said in a statement:
“If you read the Court’s decision, it is clear that a so-called ‘right to abortion’ appears nowhere in the US Constitution. The policy issue has returned to the states, and we look forward to the day when all preborn children are welcomed in life and protected under the law."
Pennsylvania House & Senate Democrats are set to meet at 11:30 this morning outside the state capitol building. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pa-democratic-lawmakers-to-discuss-impact-of-overturn-of-roe-v-wade-local-pro-abortion-groups-react-baby-fetus/521-f2108efb-551d-4451-b106-95e2017464a1 | 2022-06-27T14:12:18 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pa-democratic-lawmakers-to-discuss-impact-of-overturn-of-roe-v-wade-local-pro-abortion-groups-react-baby-fetus/521-f2108efb-551d-4451-b106-95e2017464a1 |
WASHINGTON — For the third day following the overturn of the Roe v. Wade decision, protesters on both sides of the abortion rights issue gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
Advocates for abortion rights attempted to drown out an anti-abortion religious group which led to moments of tension, but demonstrators are also gearing up for what is next.
"Everyone thinks that as 'pro-lifers' we've won and we really haven't," said Lisa Andresen to WUSA9. The Arizona native says Friday's ruling is just the beginning for anti-abortion groups.
"This is just the beginning. Instead of having one big fight at the federal level, we now have 50 at the state level," said Andresen, who is an ambassador for Live Action. She says she is in favor of the 15-week abortion bans being considered by some states but would rather take it one step further.
"I would like to see them go with no abortion at all," she said.
Andresen says groups like hers will push for bans on abortion pills and people traveling out of the state to receive abortion services, but she draws the line at the criminalization of people.
Abortion rights advocates have their eyes set on mid-term elections and states where abortion services are protected.
"I think it's time for state legislatures to make sure that abortion will remain legal in the states that will prove as haven states," said Divya Jain, a medical student who traveled to D.C. to be part of the protests. "A lot of patients from hostile states will have to travel to other blue states that will continue to provide abortions."
One of those so-called "haven states" is Maryland, considered by some groups as the southernmost "safe" state for abortion access.
Democrats are planning to codify abortion rights protections in the state's constitution, but the former board president of Planned Parenthood Maryland and candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Michelle Siri, is calling for a special session of the General Assembly on this issue.
"We need to pass the legislation that we started in January, that will create a constitutional amendment in Maryland, enshrining the right to an abortion," said Siri following a Friday rally in Wheaton.
Others, like Caitlin Dicara and her roommates, are taking to the streets sharing information on services available for safe self-controlled abortions. Dicara says now is the moment to reach out to grass roots organizations that have been fighting in the reproductive health realm for decades.
"Know those organizations, get in contact with those organizations, volunteer, if they are not looking for volunteers, donate. Volunteer for other phone lines that are not necessarily in your local area" Dicara said.
Demonstrations across the country are expected to continue throughout the weeks as states continue making changes on abortion rights.
Groups are organizing on social media and planning protests in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in the upcoming days. One group, called Shout Your Abortion, is asking people to show up on Independence Day in red, white and blue. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/protests/pro-and-anti-abortion-advocated-map-out-their-next-steps/65-ffa5c4fc-fc30-420b-be56-047f2ddf40fe | 2022-06-27T14:12:24 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/protests/pro-and-anti-abortion-advocated-map-out-their-next-steps/65-ffa5c4fc-fc30-420b-be56-047f2ddf40fe |
HANCOCK COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Hawkins County Rescue Squad announced that the Multi-Jurisdictional Rope Rescue Team helped free a dog from a 30-foot sinkhole Saturday afternoon.
According to a release from the agency, a dog fell into the sinkhole on Horton Ford Road in Hancock County, and responders arrived at the scene at 2 p.m.
Team members with the rescue squad and Goshen Valley Volunteer Fire Department lowered a responder into the sinkhole to rescue the dog, named Killer, who was “very excited to see him.”
The three-hour rescue safely reunited Killer with his family.
The rope rescue team, which launched in 2019, consists of members from the Hawkins County Rescue Squad, Hancock County Rescue Squad, Goshen Valley Volunteer Fire Department and Mount Carmel Fire Department. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/hawkins-co-rescue-squad-helps-dog-out-of-30-foot-sinkhole/ | 2022-06-27T14:13:09 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/hawkins-co-rescue-squad-helps-dog-out-of-30-foot-sinkhole/ |
Minority leaders, police gather to promote new pamphlet on better, safer interactions
What should you do if a police officer knocks on your door or you see those blue lights flashing and are stopped for a traffic violation?
Minority elected leaders and law enforcement officers joined together on Friday to announce that advice on those and other situations involving police are in a new pamphlet called: “You And The Police: Rights, Responsibilities and Realities."
Volusia County Council Vice Chairwoman Barb Girtman, who is also the vice chair for the Minority Elected Officials of Volusia County, said she hopes the information leads to smoother encounters between law enforcement and the public.
“You can tell by the group here today that the community is behind this, is connected to it. And we're making a great collaboration across our county to keep our community safe,” Girtman said.
Mario Davis, the executive director of the Minority Elected Officials, said 50,000 of the pamphlets have been printed and that officers will have them in their vehicles and copies will be distributed through churches, community organizations and political parties, with local Republicans and Democrats each receiving 2,000.
The pamphlet has been in the works for at least two years.
The information contained in the pamphlet could keep the area out of the news, said DeLand City Commissioner Jessica Davis, who is a charter member and secretary of the Minority Elected Officials of Volusia County.
“This pamphlet will not completely stop police brutality or stop a combative situation,” Davis said. “But our hope here in Volusia County is that we can do our part to not be the next big news story because of a senseless and preventative violent crime."
She said the pamphlet contained do's and don'ts, but a good start would be to keep several things in mind.
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“No. 1 is always be polite and respectful. Never badmouth a police officer. No. 2, stay calm. Control what you say as well as your body language and emotions. No.3, do not get into an argument with the police,” Davis said, such as arguing your case during a traffic stop.
“Do not try to have a courtroom discussion on the side of the road,” she added.
“And most importantly, we want the public to be equipped with de-escalation strategies, so that law enforcement personnel and the public will live to see another day,” Davis said.
She encouraged everyone to read the pamphlet and share it with friends and family.
Volusia Sheriff’s Office Capt. Ben Yisrael, who is also S.W.A.T. commander, said the Sheriff’s Office fully supported the project.
“Here are things that family members have been sharing with their children throughout the years but not everybody has had the opportunity to hear or read these suggestions or tips that can help save your life, can help make a bad situation a good situation,” Yisrael said.
DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger is one of the law enforcement officers pictured in the pamphlet.
Umberger said that he represented the views of the Volusia Flagler Police Chiefs Association.
“I believe the information contained in this brochure will greatly assist both citizens and police officers to have safer and more effective interactions,” Umberger said.
He said the pamphlet was community policing.
“The brochure itself is an act of community policing, because it educates the public about the basic laws and what citizens’ rights and responsibilities are under the law,” Umberger said. “While at the same time it also provides information on the requirements in the law that police officers must follow.”
He said it would help build trust.
“And last but not least, the information in the brochure hopefully leads to safer, less contentious and more effective encounters between law enforcement and the community with the goal of promoting professional police conduct and gaining citizen compliance,” Umberger said.
Another speaker was Cynthia Slater, president of the Daytona Beach branch of the NAACP.
“Today is a good day. No, today is a great day as we the Volusia County citizens joined together in unity as we seek ways to bring law enforcement and all citizens together to protect the rights of individuals and for all of us to understand the laws of the county,” Slater said.
She said she hoped the information in the pamphlet would improve encounters with police.
“By presenting this new guide on interacting with law enforcement, it is my hope that it will give every person young or old and no matter the race of a person, suggested procedures to follow if a person is stopped by law enforcement, regardless of the reason,” she said.
Here are some tips contained in 'You And The Police Rights, Responsibilities, and Realities."
- If police knock and ask to enter your house, politely ask for their reason. You do not have to admit them unless they have a warrant signed by a judge or if it’s an emergency situation. In such emergency, such as someone screaming for help inside or when officers are chasing someone, police can enter your home and briefly search it without a warrant.
- If police insist on entering without a warrant, request the officers’ names and identification numbers and why they want to enter. “Otherwise, stay out of the way.”
- If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent and speak to a lawyer before you answer questions from police officers. Police officers are not required to read Miranda warning to you, such as the warning that you have the right to remain silent, unless they are going to ask you questions.
- Police can stop and question you if they have a reasonable suspicion, you have committed a traffic violation or violated another law. In such a stop, police are allowed to “pat-down” your clothing to check for concealed weapons if they have a reasonable suspicion that you are armed. Do not physically resist.
- Show your driver’s license and registration upon request. Police can search the passenger compartment of your car if they have probable cause there is evidence of a crime in the vehicle. But they cannot search further without a warrant.
- If you are given a citation, you should sign it. Otherwise, you could be arrested. Signing a citation shows you received it. Signing a citation is not an admission of guilt.
- You do not have to consent to a search and if you don’t consent, make sure you tell that to police. If you do consent, it may affect your rights later in court.
- It is not recommended to “bad mouth” or criticize a police officer, even if it may be legally protected speech. What you say can be used against you and could cause an officer to arrest you.
- Do not get into an argument with police.
- “Even though refusing to answer questions is not a crime in of itself, it can make the police suspicious about you and potentially lead to a charge depending on the circumstances. Remember, anything you say can be used against you.”
- Don’t run.
- Don’t touch a police officer.
- Don’t resist even if you are innocent.
- Don’t interfere when an officer is doing his or her job.
- If you believe you are the victim of police misconduct, remember the officer’s name, identification number or patrol car number. Write down what happened as soon as you can and try to find witnesses. If you were injured, take photos of the injuries, seek medical attention and tell the doctor what happened.
- File a written complaint with the department’s internal affairs division.
- You can also get more help by contacting the ACLU, the NAACP and or a private attorney. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2022/06/27/minority-leaders-police-promote-pamphlet-better-relations/7712046001/ | 2022-06-27T14:19:20 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2022/06/27/minority-leaders-police-promote-pamphlet-better-relations/7712046001/ |
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Arizona scientists dig into soil under wildfire burn scars for clues about ecosystem recovery
In the aftermath of a wildfire, what looks like an earthy creature sometimes seems to emerge out of the charred landscape.
When the rain washes through a burn scar up in the mountains, the creature raises its snout — a “coarse, boulder-y head,” as scientist Ann Youberg describes it — and begins to tumble down a channel. On its way down, its body deposits what Youberg calls “levees,” trails of sediment and rocks on either side that keep the creature confined on its path.
Eventually the weight of its own head stops it from moving forward, but its power doesn’t stop there. If it hasn’t already changed an ecosystem or wreaked havoc on a town or city, it still can. Floodwaters carry parts of the creature into streams and drainage systems, caking them with earth, sometimes carried far from the scarred area where a fire once raged.
The creature is called a debris flow, and Youberg has been chasing them for much of her career as a senior research scientist with the Arizona Geological Survey at the University of Arizona. She currently leads the geohazards group and focuses on improving predictions of where and when debris flows will likely form, how big they will become and who or what might be impacted by their tumultuous journeys down from the remote wilderness toward populated areas.
Youberg says it’s critical to study debris flows because they often create messes that are both harmful to human life and expensive to clean up. Post-fire floods can be deadly, but when a debris flow barges into the picture, it can leave behind enormous deposits of sediment. Youberg says a debris flow contributed to the over 100,000 pounds of sediment carried by floods into east Flagstaff two years after the 2019 Museum Fire. The flood damage cost over $1 million to clean up.
But Youberg isn’t interested in debris flows only because of the cost. She, like many other Arizona scientists, is interested in the geology of the land itself.
Youberg, like other scientists, can tell you about the immediate impacts of fire on the terrain it scorches. Fires turn the soil hydrophobic, for instance, meaning that it repels rather than absorbs water. That can contribute to erosion, or in worse cases, debris flows like the ones Youberg studies. It can also worsen floods.
But she and others also want to study the bigger picture, and what the larger, more intense fires of the period after the 2002 Rodeo-Chediski Fire mean for the future of the landscape.
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“If you can divorce yourself from the fact that these ecosystems that we love are being threatened, this is the time that gets stored in the geologic record, because there's so much change,” she said. “All of this soil and these hills, slopes are vulnerable to erosion. And so you get big pulses of sediment in the geologic record. So if you can divert yourself from the fact that we're losing these really cool places, it's a cool time geologically.”
Soils tell the history of wildfires
Craig Rasmussen agrees. A professor of environmental science at the University of Arizona, Rasmussen studies soils and their relationship to fire. He described fires not as a single point in time but in the context of the geologic record, a history written on the ground.
“Deeper in the soil profile, there is a legacy of (any) wildfire,” he said. “Even down to a meter in the soil, we can see a legacy of this charred, organic matter stored for a long period of time. … It kind of spans from what's going to happen the week after the fire, and you get a monsoon storm, to a thousand years down the road.”
But that history is changing and now scientists who study geology, soil ecology, hydrology and other physical characteristics of the land after wildfires want to examine, in detail, a new era of megafires. It’s raising new questions, some of which are just beginning to be answered, and opening the door for new kinds of research and solutions. And it will only continue to grow as climate change exacerbates the scope of fires in Arizona.
“I've been digging holes in forests for over 20 years and I have yet to dig a hole in a forested system where we have not seen evidence of fire. … It's actually a critical component of that soil ecosystem itself,” Rasmussen said. “But I think one of the ongoing questions is, with more frequent, high-intensity fires in the same areas, do those systems ever get a chance to recover or do they get stuck heading off into a different direction?”
Don Falk, a professor at the UA’s School of Natural Resources and the Environment, is concerned that humans have actually been preventing the full process of ecosystem recovery after fires.
“Fire plays this critical recycling role, recycling nutrients,” he said. But human-caused climate change and fire suppression practices, he says, have changed the ways fire affects the landscape. “That said, the high severity component of the fires we're seeing today, especially during this extended severe drought and period of high temperatures, that's a toxic combination and that is absolutely producing soil and hydrologic effects that we don't think are characteristic of the system as it's operated for a very long time.”
Youberg thinks science has come further toward understanding those new soil and hydrologic effects than at the turn of the 21st century, but says there’s still a long way to go.
“We didn't know much (about post-wildfire debris flows) when Rodeo-Chediski happened,” she said. She also described how, since Rodeo-Chediski, multiple massive fires have started in the same location, significantly changing the foundation for debris flow research.
“The problem is that we're getting high-severity fires back to back to back," she said. "And that's not the way it has been historically."
What happens when an area burns again
In 2017, the Pinal Fire burned through Tonto National Forest. Luke McGuire, an assistant professor of geosciences at the University of Arizona, set up his monitoring equipment there.
He put in a rain gauge, to measure rainfall intensity, and pressure transducers — small cylindrical devices drilled into the bedrock that measure the amount of pressure that flooding or debris flows exhibit on the ground. The goal was to understand how much rain might lead to a flood or a debris flow, and how factors like the steepness of the terrain or burn severity play into the equation.
But in 2021, the Telegraph Fire burned over the study site. “Mostly we were wondering, ‘did our equipment survive?’ And luckily it did,” McGuire said.
That’s when his team got excited. The equipment was scorched, but intact. That meant they could look in detail for the first time at a reburn site.
“Fire has become frequent enough now that we are burning areas where we didn't plan for a fire experiment, but they burned anyway. And now you have a fire experiment, so you can pull samples from those same profiles you were monitoring before to play with background conditions and now get that post-fire response,” McGuire said.
McGuire thinks the results they find will be important because even if these geological changes don’t create impacts that do make it downstream, they’re still out there — and they will help scientists like him to create models that can help better predict future events. For now, generally speaking, the worst-case scenario is a high-severity fire in an area with steep terrain, McGuire says. But he wants to get much more detail than that.
“One thing that we've noticed from our research in Arizona is that we need to stop studying fire in terms of hazards in isolation. We can't just think anymore about ‘there was a fire, what's going to happen as a result of this one fire?’ There's a history of fire in all of these landscapes. And that history is important," he said. "And that's one thing that's come out of our research."
On McGuire’s website, interspersed with pictures of his team installing equipment or hiking through remote terrain, computer-generated images that look a bit like heat maps illustrate changes to the landscape in a language of math and computer science. It’s research McGuire hopes will improve with new instrumentation and technology and that he thinks must evolve to keep pace with more frequent, severe fires.
“A lot depends on the geologic setting of where the fire occurs, and it's something that's been understudied because there are so many factors that could influence things like burn severity, burn history, soil texture, parent material, regional climate, all these things," McGuire said. "And it's tough to tease out which are the most important."
Preventing erosion with moss
Matthew Bowker has been interested in moss for a long time.
Several years ago he was working on a post-fire survey and came across a tapestry of mosses and liverworts that had blanketed the ground in the year since the burn had occurred. All of a sudden, he had questions. When and why do mosses grow after a fire? And can humans coax that process to happen as a protective measure?
Since then, Bowker, an associate professor in the School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University, has been trying to figure out the best way to grow mosses on demand, in hopes of preventing soil erosion. His efforts are related to an ongoing category of research on protecting the biocrust, or the desert’s natural protective skin. But using mosses specifically after fires is an idea that he has not been deterred from, even in an age of megafires.
Bowker called the Rodeo-Chediski Fire a turning point, “because it was such a game changer in terms of scale,” he says. But even as he has watched bigger, more severe fires multiply in recent years, he thinks the value of protective moss measures remains the same.
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“A lot of the techniques that we use now (after wildfires), they’re aimed at emergency stabilization,” Bowker said. “There's a whole battery of techniques called BAER, (or) burned area emergency response. These include treatments like mulching or there may be seedlings in some cases. And sometimes they're helpful and sometimes they're not. But they're definitely not perfect. It could be valuable to have some more tools in the toolbox, so to speak.”
Bowker’s mossy toolkit has so far involved small-scale trials to test out the tactics inherent in moss biology: They grow on the soil surface, extending tiny anchoring structures called rhizoids that weave through the surface of the soil. That should create what Bowker calls a “fuzzy green skin,” one that helps with moisture absorption and prevents soil from eroding away.
The project hasn’t been without its challenges. His team found out the hard way that mosses make a perfect post-fire snack for ants, and they’ve had to try out some anti-ant measures, such as planting the mosses in protective pellets, to keep them from being nibbled away. This fall, they’ll be perfecting those pellets in a small burned patch by their greenhouse.
Despite those roadblocks, Bowker hopes they’ll get to try the project out on a real fire site by 2023.
“We don't think of our method as something that's going to be the magic bullet that's going to solve all the erosion problems and all flooding problems immediately,” Bowker said. “But we think it could be potentially important for the long-term ecosystem recovery, to kind of get that help, get that soil stabilized and get something growing on the ground that's a native plant.”
Independent coverage of bioscience in Arizona is supported by a grant from the Flinn Foundation.
Melina Walling is a bioscience reporter who covers COVID-19, health, technology, agriculture and the environment. You can contact her via email at mwalling@gannett.com, or on Twitter @MelinaWalling. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-science/2022/06/27/future-arizona-wildfires-impact-land/7666112001/ | 2022-06-27T14:20:25 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-science/2022/06/27/future-arizona-wildfires-impact-land/7666112001/ |
Valley 101 says 'let her play': 50 years of Title IX through an Arizona lens
This year Title IX, the law that prohibits sex discrimination in schools, turns 50. The landmark legislation has become synonymous with women’s sports in addition to affecting education.
On June 23, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed the amendment into law.
It says that no person can be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination on the basis of sex under “any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Should any education institution be found in violation, it would lose federal money.
While sports is not specifically mentioned, the amendment has permanently altered the course of women’s athletics.
In this episode of Valley 101, we explore this landmark law through an Arizona lens where we hear from those who’ve seen its passage, implemented it and benefited from it.
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Three Tucson Unified schools will be participating in Verizon Innovative Learning, a program that equips every student and teacher with devices with a four-year data plan, as well as STEM-focused resources to teach to students.
Alice Vail, Secrist and Utterback middle schools were among 50 schools chosen throughout the United States to be a part of this year’s Verizon Innovative Learning program.
Another three TUSD schools — Mansfeld Middle Magnet, Pueblo Garden K-8 and Lawrence 3-8 schools — were already participating in the program.
“This is a stellar example of our district relentlessly working to narrow the digital divide and provide opportunities for our students to be future ready,” said James Butler, the district’s senior director of instructional technology.
Whitmore Elementary benefits
Whitmore Elementary School of Tucson Unified School District was one of the benefitting parties at this year’s Coaches for Charity Bowlathon, held at Lucky Strike Bowl earlier this month.
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Gaby Kunk, a Whitmore teacher and summer school coordinator, received a check for $1,250 to invest towards equipment and/or uniforms for Whitmore sports teams.
Coaches for Charity is a nonprofit organization that raises funds for schools to encourage and support healthy, active lifestyles among young people.
Mariachi Aztlan raising money
Pueblo High School’s Mariachi Aztlan group is trying to raise funds to cover the costs to attend the three-day Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque event this July.
The students have managed to raise funds to pay for registration fees, as well as the charter bus that will take them to the event. However, they’re still hoping to raise more money to cover the costs of hotel and food during their stay.
The Mariachi Spectacular event offers students in-depth lessons of mariachi history, as well as music classes that help them connect with other musicians from around the country.
To learn more about the fundraising efforts for the experience, or to donate, visit bit.ly/3QOz7xN.
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The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer. Gutierrez is a candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives in Legislative District 18:
We now know that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. This will negatively impact so many, and it will disproportionally affect women of color and poor women the most. It will also hurt people in our LGBTQIA+ communities.
I am fortunate. I never had to make the decision to have an abortion, actually it was the opposite. My husband and I struggled to become pregnant twice. These two young adult daughters of ours do not have the same choices and rights that I’ve had my entire life. The right to abortion is one that all people who become pregnant should have. It is not a decision that should be given to the government.
As a public high school teacher, I’ve had several students who have become pregnant during high school. There is no easy decision to be made. Some can talk to their families, but not all. Some became pregnant after consensual sex, but not all. Some have chosen to continue with their pregnancies, but not all. I will fight to ensure this right to abortion for my daughters, my students and for anyone who does not want to continue a pregnancy.
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For all who call themselves “pro-life,” I have a few questions. Do you support more money for healthcare and childcare after the birth? Do you support tax money funding health pregnancy care? Do you support real sex education in schools so that we might lower the unwanted pregnancy rate in the first place? Do you support free birth control? Do you support condoms in school and vasectomies for men who don’t want to support children that they produce?
It’s so interesting to me that many “pro-life” supporters do not support any of these ideas. So, it seems that it isn’t really about life, but it is all about controlling pregnant people’s bodies.
It’s time that we demand that the term pro-life stop being used flippantly when it comes to reproductive freedom. Why do lawmakers insist that they have the right to dictate what we do with our bodies when it comes to pregnancy, but not vaccines or masks?
Because this isn’t about life, it’s about control.
As long as they can control our bodies, they control our lives. Let’s stop controlling bodies. Let’s stop controlling women. Let’s stop pretending that this is about life and not about control. Reproductive freedom is a human right and I will not stand by and watch it be taken away without a fight. This is one of the reasons that I chose to run for the Arizona State House. For my daughters, my students and all people who are pregnant, let’s stand together and fight!
Nancy Gutierrez is a teacher at Tucson High, a mother and a Democrat. She is running for a seat in the Arizona State House in LD18. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-its-not-about-life-its-about-control/article_18763e74-f404-11ec-a892-bbf88188be5f.html | 2022-06-27T14:33:52 | 0 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-its-not-about-life-its-about-control/article_18763e74-f404-11ec-a892-bbf88188be5f.html |
In the days after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Democrats at rallies and protests in Texas said the November election is key for protecting reproductive rights.
In an interview after a Sunday rally in Austin, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke told The Texas Tribune he would work to repeal Texas’ abortion ban and expand access to reproductive health care if he is elected. Rochelle Garza, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, said she would partner with other lawyers to stop enforcement of the state’s abortion laws.
But these promises may be hard to keep if Democrats on the statewide ballot in November win. They would have to work with a Legislature that is likely to remain dominated by Republicans. Still, working with the GOP, O’Rourke said, is part of a functioning democracy.
“Just imagine the shockwaves this will send if for the first time in 32 years, Texas elects a Democrat as governor, a governor who won on the right of every woman to make her own decision about her own body, her own future, and her own health care,” O’Rourke said. “You know the Legislature will not only take notice, they will be forced to act in more of our common interest, instead of this extreme, fringe set of policies they have been pursuing over the last decade.”
He also said he’s hopeful the outrage among voters over the end of constitutional protections for abortion will translate to a more balanced Legislature come November and “change the dynamics in the Capitol.”
Thousands of Texans packed Pan American Neighborhood Park in East Austin in the heat on Sunday for a reproductive rights rally organized by O’Rourke. One woman held up a sign she used at abortion rights protests in the 1970s.
“I think the outrage you see not just in Austin, which I saw in Bryan-College Station, which I saw in Katy, Texas, early today — not necessarily a hotbed of Democratic power — is all indicative of how widespread the anger, the outrage, the frustration is,” O’Rourke said. “Connected to doing the work to win political power, can allow us to significantly improve things for women, and others who are under attack across the state of Texas.”
A Democrat hasn’t won statewide office in Texas since 1994. In a state where the GOP has tightened control by redrawing district lines, the goal of retaking either chamber of the Legislature seems like an even higher hurdle, although Democrats made gains in the Texas House in 2018.
Democrats at the rally acknowledged the uphill battle. Shellie Hayes-McMahon, a party activist, said it takes “ovaries of steel” to run for office in Texas. Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, D-Austin, called the political system “broken.”
Former President Donald Trump won 52.1% of the statewide vote in Texas in 2020, but last year Republicans redrew the state’s legislative maps so Trump would have won more than 61% of the new Senate districts and 56.7% of House districts.
But O’Rourke has his eyes on Texans who have not voted in previous elections – including newly registered voters or conservative and independent voters who feel outraged by what he calls the “extremism of the modern Republican party.”
“Look at everyone who is next to you, everyone who is behind you, everyone who is on this stage right now. It defies the conventional wisdom of the rest of the country about who we are right now in the state of Texas,” O’Rourke told his supporters. “It gives hope to those who are tempted to succumb to the despair of this frightening moment for so many.”
Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over O’Rourke has narrowed, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll, dropping from 15 points to 5 points after the Uvalde elementary school shooting.
Perry Bedford, a lifelong Austin resident, said he worried that Democrats do not have enough power as a voting bloc to overcome the momentum that Republicans have built over the past 30 years.
“More people have voted than have voted before. Maybe we can change something. But I keep going back to the gerrymandering of districts and if the formula has already been cemented,” Bedford said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/beto-orourke-vows-to-repeal-texas-abortion-ban-if-elected-governor-texas-tribune/273-0a543826-fba2-404d-9e23-430573f621a1 | 2022-06-27T14:34:21 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/beto-orourke-vows-to-repeal-texas-abortion-ban-if-elected-governor-texas-tribune/273-0a543826-fba2-404d-9e23-430573f621a1 |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — On Friday, June 24, Safelite donated $75,000 to Make-A-Wish in Wichita to create hope for children who are facing critical illnesses.
Safelite is an American provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration that was founded in Wichita 75 years ago. Now, they are a nationally recognized brand in all 50 states. Safelite chose to give the $75,000 donation in light of its 75th anniversary.
In May, Safelite launched its national Wipers for Wishes campaign to help support Make-A-Wish America. From May 8 through August 6, the company will donate $1 from each new wiper blade sold across all retail locations to Make-A-Wish.
Make-A-Wish is a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 that helps fulfill the wishes of children ages 2-18 with critical illnesses. In the U.S. and its territories, a wish is granted every 34 minutes. They believe that a wish can be “that spark” that helps the child believe that anything is possible and give them the strength to fight against their illness.
According to a news release sent out by Make-A-Wish, wishes “can be a game-changer. Make-A-Wish found that 97% of wish families say their child felt more joyful during treatment, and medical professionals say a wish can improve a child’s physical and emotional well-being.”
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Sedgwick County has agreed to pay $22,000 to a former employee to settle his racial discrimination lawsuit.
David Partridge, who is biracial, sued the county last year, saying a coworker on a county work crew called him “boy” or the “colored guy” and sang slavery-era songs with his name added to the lyrics.
Partridge’s lawsuit said that after he complained, a county investigation verified the racial discrimination, and he was offered another position at lower pay but was fired when he refused.
The Wichita Eagle reports that attorneys for Partridge and the county informed a judge Wednesday of the settlement. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/sedgwick-county-settles-discrimination-lawsuit-with-22k/ | 2022-06-27T14:37:12 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/sedgwick-county-settles-discrimination-lawsuit-with-22k/ |
Last week, Representative Peter DeFazio (OR-04) personally delivered a bipartisan, bicameral letter to President Biden requesting that federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) be allocated towards a proposal to create a major new west coast container port in Coos Bay. The project presents a tremendous opportunity to transform the West Coast port infrastructure and increase American competitiveness in the global economy.
“We write in strong bipartisan and bicameral support of the federal funding request for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port, located at the Port of Coos Bay, Oregon. As our nation faces serious supply chain disruptions, this project offers a blinding light at the end of the tunnel. Establishing a container port in Coos Bay would immediately increase West Coast port capacity by up to 10 percent, create an estimated 7,000 jobs, and, as the West Coast’s first ship-to-rail ecoport, dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. Put simply, this project meets the moment,” said the Members of Congress.
As chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, DeFazio has fought for legislation to bolster resiliency and strengthen port investment. Chair DeFazio also successfully unlocked funding to ensure ports receive the resources they need for the dredging and maintenance that is key to the safety and economic vitality of Oregon’s coastal ports.
Co-signing the letter with DeFazio are Sen. Wyden (D-OR), Sen. Merkley (D-OR), Rep. Sam Graves (MO-06), Rep. Blumenauer (OR-03), Rep. Bonamici (OR-01), Rep. Schrader (OR-05), Rep. Bentz (OR-02), Rep. Herrera Beutler (WA-03), Rep. McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Rep. Simpson (ID-02), Rep. Newhouse (WA-04), Rep. LaMalfa (CA-01), and Rep. Payne (NJ-10).
The full text of the letter follows below:
Dear President Biden,
We write in strong bipartisan and bicameral support of the federal funding request for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port, located at the Port of Coos Bay, Oregon. As our nation faces serious supply chain disruptions, this project offers a blinding light at the end of the tunnel. Establishing a container port in Coos Bay would immediately increase West Coast port capacity by up to 10 percent, create an estimated 7,000 jobs, and, as the West Coast’s first ship-to-rail ecoport, dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. Put simply, this project meets the moment.
The Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) grant application has been submitted through the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) combined application process, which includes the National Infrastructure Project Assistance program (MEGA), the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highways Projects grants program (INFRA) and the Rural Surface Transportation Grant program (RURAL). We stress that this project is a tremendous opportunity for federal funding, with the ability to transform West Coast port infrastructure and increase American competitiveness in the global economy. Furthermore, the INFRA, MEGA and RURAL programs were designed for projects like the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project, which are large and nationally significant.
The significant disruptions to the U.S. supply chain have exposed longstanding challenges to our capacity to ship American goods around the globe, particularly from our western ports. The effects have been felt across the country, and have caused problems for imports and exports alike, including the export of agriculture and forest products. Congestion at our nation’s ports is partly to blame, and serious investment and increased capacity are needed to both recover and meet future demand. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) includes tens of billions of dollars that can be utilized for modernizing our nation’s port infrastructure. As your administration works to identify investments that will have both immediate and long-term impact, we encourage you to invest in our America's future by dedicating significant funding to projects that can make a lasting difference, like the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port. The Port of Coos Bay has partnered with Northpoint Development, the largest private developer in the U.S. This public-private partnership provides resources necessary to both match the federal investment and provide assurances of a full project buildout.
The Port of Coos Bay has been underutilized for decades, despite an existing federal channel that is regularly maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), a rail line that connects to the Class I rail system, and hundreds of acres of undeveloped industrial land with quick and easy access to open ocean and international markets in Asia and beyond. While the opportunity to expand port capacity in Coos Bay surpasses all other options, upgrades to existing infrastructure are needed to capitalize on this location, including deepening and widening the federal channel and modernizing the rail line. The INFRA, MEGA and RURAL programs are intended to support multi-modal, multi-jurisdictional projects of regional or national significance, and White House guidance stipulates that MEGA funding in particular is intended for critical large projects that would otherwise be unachievable without assistance.
Establishing a container port in Coos Bay would immediately increase West Coast port capacity by up to 10 percent, including imports into the U.S. and exports of agriculture and forest products to international markets. There is simply no other place on the West Coast where that level of additional capacity can be achieved. Furthermore, establishing a world-class port in Coos Bay will create approximately 7,000 jobs: 3,000 direct construction jobs and, once operating, an additional 4,000 direct permanent, full-time family-wage jobs in the greater Coos Bay and Eugene areas. The Port has the ability to generate tax revenue and economically energize a region of the country that has fought to remain prosperous in the face of steep timber revenue decline in recent decades. Moreover, the Coos Bay intermodal facility will have a dramatic national impact, allowing for increased trade with foreign partners and a surge of activity across the nation’s freight rail network.
This project also has significant environmental benefits. While other ports in the U.S. will continue to rely heavily on truck transportation, the Coos Bay intermodal facility will be the first ship-to-rail port facility on the West Coast, translating to additional port capacity. Additionally, green electricity produced by renewable energy sources will facilitate the use of electric-powered cargo handling equipment, vehicle charging and on-shore power. The port will be fitted with cold ironing at the berth that will power ships rather than running diesel engines offshore. All of this will result in a 90 percent improved power efficiency and at least a 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
The IIJA provides the funding necessary for your administration to position the entire West Coast to be more successful for generations to come. The Pacific Coast Intermodal Port is key to that success. We hope that you will embrace this opportunity to make critical investments at the Port of Coos Bay that will prime our nation for future growth.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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If you didn’t have doubts about former Congressman Raul Labrador’s capacity to serve as Idaho’s attorney general before the House Jan. 6 Committee convened its televised hearings, you should have a bunch of them now.
That panel has exposed the fallacy behind one of the dominant themes of Labrador’s successful GOP primary campaign against incumbent Lawrence Wasden — the so-called “big lie” that former President Donald Trump actually won the 2020 election.
If this were just another Republican acolyte of the former president pandering to the MAGA base of the GOP to win a garden variety political office, you could sleep at night.
Unfortunately, the state’s chief legal office is up for grabs — and Labrador is about to claim this position by default. That is, unless Idaho Democrats get off their collective rear ends and offer the voters of the Gem State a real choice.
No one will confuse Labrador — a hyper partisan founding member of the House Freedom Caucus — with the “balls and strikes” style of the man he ousted. But only one week after Labrador’s pledge to put politics first and the law second won the day in the May 17 closed GOP primary election, his legal judgment has come under renewed scrutiny:
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Released last month was the text Labrador sent to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows at 3:57 p.m. on Jan. 6, urging him to “get Trump to say something to calm down the people.” But Labrador also included this: “I believed in Trump and I would probably object to the certification today.”
In other words, Labrador would have joined his successor, Rep. Russ Fulcher and 147 Republicans in voting to decertify Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College.
Even within Idaho’s congressional delegation that day, Fulcher was an outlier. His colleague, Rep. Mike Simpson, as well as U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, voted to certify the results.
The Texas State Bar has launched a professional misconduct lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who attempted to abort the election by asking the U.S. Supreme Court to toss aside Biden’s victories in the key states of Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
That would have thrown the election to the U.S. House of Representatives, where the rules handed the GOP minority the means to give Trump a second term.
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed it, but Wasden’s refusal to go along was “hogwash,” Labrador told the Idaho Statesman. “He didn’t join the lawsuit because he agreed with Democrats across the country that governors could change election laws without the consent of the people’s representatives.”
The suit challenges Paxton’s honesty in pursuing a case that was “not supported by any charge, indictment, judicial finding, and/or credible or admissible evidence, and failed to disclose to the Court that some of his representations and allegations had already been adjudicated and/or dismissed in a court of law.”
Paxton could be disbarred.
The Jan. 6 Committee has exposed the “big lie” as a deliberate deception and a threat to American democracy. It’s one thing for Democrats to say it. But in the course of the past two weeks, a parade of Republicans — the such so-called “Team Normal” members including former Attorney General Bill Barr, Trump’s former campaign manager Bill Stepien and even the former president’s daughter, Ivanka Trump — testified that they told Trump he had lost the election.
Others told Trump the idea that Vice President Mike Pence could unilaterally stop the Jan. 6 Electoral College certification was, in the words of conservative icon and retired federal Judge J. Michael Luttig, “constitutional mischief.”
Luttig added that “Trump and his allies and supporters are a clear and present danger to our democracy.”
Even with irrefutable proof that Labrador cares little for the facts or the law, there’s a problem. He didn’t merely win the all-important GOP nomination in a primary where only one-in-five Idahoans voted. He’s essentially running unopposed in November, leaving the bulk of Idaho voters with no real choice.
The Democratic candidate for attorney general, former state Rep. Steve Scanlin of Boise, has raised virtually no money.
He’s not campaigning.
Scanlin was a no-show at last weekend’s Idaho Democratic Convention in Boise.
All of which are telltale signs of a placeholder.
Placeholders preserve their party’s option by signing up as the candidate filing deadline lapses. Typically, they step aside, allowing the party to nominate a candidate when one emerges.
So where’s the candidate? Democrats have an obligation to give voters an alternative.
Is there not one Idaho attorney out there watching the Jan. 6 hearings and reading the Constitution who doesn’t hear the call of duty? | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/idaho-view-why-is-raul-labrador-getting-a-free-ride/article_f7e4d69e-f3a8-11ec-9cc8-ef0713eb729d.html | 2022-06-27T14:46:15 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/idaho-view-why-is-raul-labrador-getting-a-free-ride/article_f7e4d69e-f3a8-11ec-9cc8-ef0713eb729d.html |
TWIN FALLS — Echoing a similar sight in many cities across the nation, a protest march was held Sunday in Twin Falls, as people demonstrate their opposition to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to decide whether they will allow abortion.
More than 100 marchers, many with signs, gathered at the North Five Points at Addison Avenue and Blue Lakes Boulevard and made a several-mile circuit lasting two hours. The route took them west along Addison to Washington Street, where they turned north and marched to Falls Avenue before returning along Blue Lakes.
While Governor Brad Little welcomed the decision, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean and local Magic Valley women voiced concerns.
For Erica Cruz, being at the march was a way to be visible in opposition to the Court’s decision overturning Roe v Wade.
“The overturning of Roe v. Wade isn’t about saving lives, it’s about control and putting lives in Danger,” Cruz said. “My Great Grandmother died from a botched abortion. You hear people say all the time that the government shouldn’t meddle in our lives. A gun has more rights than I do, and I’m a gun owner.”
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“We are rolling back 50-plus years and it’s not going to stop here,” Cruz said.
Marchers obeyed traffic laws and remained on the sidewalks, stopping at intersections for cross traffic. Twin Falls Police monitored the march but did not interact with protesters. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/watch-now-twin-falls-protestors-respond-to-supreme-courts-decision-on-roe/article_92fa4712-f59e-11ec-947c-ab1569999d92.html | 2022-06-27T14:46:21 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/watch-now-twin-falls-protestors-respond-to-supreme-courts-decision-on-roe/article_92fa4712-f59e-11ec-947c-ab1569999d92.html |
If you're spending a day at the Fort Worth Zoo, there is perhaps no better tour guide than Ramona Bass. She greets the animals like they're old friends. She calls the Asian elephants by name and recognizes them on sight.
"Well, Bluebonnet was the first one born here," she told NBC5 as she showed off the award-winning Elephant Springs where three generations of Asian elephants live as a herd would in the wild.
It's one of the success stories in Bass' work to raise millions to improve the zoo and make it one of the world's greatest.
It's a far cry from what she saw in the '80s when her then fiancé; Lee Bass took the San Antonio native to the zoo on a date.
"We walked into zoo and it was very depressing," Bass said of that first visit. "It made me upset, and Lee said to me, 'Well, maybe you should do something about it.' I don't think at that point he knew what he was actually getting into. It has been my passion and my purpose for all those years."
The lifelong animal lover didn't like what she saw on that first visit, and the wheels toward a public-private partnership with the city started turning. The plan was to let the nonprofit For Worth Zoological Association manage the zoo with the city retaining ownership.
"It was a battle. People were fighting us. There was yelling and screaming at city council meetings, but finally I think the city realized it was to their benefit," Bass said. She understood the hesitancy to embrace the new relationship.
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"I was new to town. They didn't know me. For all they knew, I could be some silly socialite that just arrived in Fort Worth, right? And the idea of a private management contract of a city-owned entity, it was novel. And they weren't sure how it was going to work out. And they knew it was going to cost a lot of money to improve the zoo. And in the end, they gave us a shot. And here we are today, almost $300 million raised later."
The first project Bass took on was Texas Wild. The exhibit celebrates the Lone Star State and the wildlife found in its different regions. It opened in 2001 and remains one of her favorite places in the zoo. She's ready, though, to give it a major facelift.
She also oversaw the Museum of Living Art. MOLA, as its called, was built in 2010 to bring guests eye-to-eye with some of the most exotic and endangered species of amphibians and reptiles on the planet.
"I know a lot about mammals. I really didn't know a lot about reptiles and amphibians. So there was a lot of give and take with the keepers," Bass said.
A Wilder Vision is the next big thing for the zoo. It's the name of a $100 million master plan that will pay for new habitat space, renovated habitats, special events space, multiple dining areas, restrooms and most importantly, new ways to observe, interact with and learn about animals. Planning started in 2011. The fundraising campaign launched in 2016 and two years later, the first phase opened.
The African Savanna is a 10-acre exhibit where guests feed the giraffes, watch the hippos drift, float and swim through a lazy river, and see southern black rhinos. Phase two came in April 2021. Elephant Springs expands the habitat for the zoo's Asian elephants and greater one-horned rhino. Asian Predators and Hunters of Africa, the third phase of A Wilder Vision, comes in 2023 and will house lions, tigers and zebras.
"One of the things we're working on in here, is the zebras are so mean and aggressive, they were stomping on the hornbills and chasing the baby giraffes around and the only animal that will stand up to them is the ostrich." Bass said.
The final phase called Forest and Jungles will bring the okapi to the zoo. This relative of a giraffe is found only in the deepest parts of the Democratic republic of Congo rainforests.
Conservation is also a big focus of the last 30 years.
The zoo is the first to the Texas Horned Lizard in captivity.
It's released thousands of Houston toads.
It had the first-ever Texas kangaroo rat born under human care;
And, it works to protect and breed the endangered southern black rhino.
What started from that first trip to the zoo decades ago, has led to a passion and purpose bigger than Bass thought but she is quick to celebrate others who've done the work alongside her from the donors to the zoo staff.
"I have so many people helping me, and I just put my nose down and went for it. But now it's been 30 years of privatization and I feel proud of what we've all done together,” she said. "The ability to walk the walk helps me raise the money because I can say to people, ‘I'm giving, too, and so, you can come with me because I'm gonna take care of this and it's gonna be good’.” | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/philanthropist-ramona-bass-shares-the-story-of-her-involvement-in-the-fort-worth-zoo/3001115/ | 2022-06-27T14:50:12 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/philanthropist-ramona-bass-shares-the-story-of-her-involvement-in-the-fort-worth-zoo/3001115/ |
Some want and willpower brought something good to a nonprofit that helps sick kids across Texas.
A team of employees from Fort Worth-based Alcon spent a hot day clearing out a lot next door to a place called The Wish House.
The Wish House is the home of the nonprofit A Wish with Wings.
Executive director Judy Youngs says the group called Alcon in Action accomplished miracles in a short amount of time.
She says they deserve a shout out and a cold shower for all the work they did on a triple-digit day and never complaining about the heat.
A Wish with Wings grants wishes of Texas children fighting life-threating conditions. More than 1,700 wishes have been granted in the agency's 40-year history. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/something-good/volunteers-tackle-yard-work-to-help-fort-worth-nonprofit/3001122/ | 2022-06-27T14:50:13 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/something-good/volunteers-tackle-yard-work-to-help-fort-worth-nonprofit/3001122/ |
An 8-year-old boy is still in the hospital fighting for his life as his family makes funeral arrangements to bury his grandmother, killed in a driver's out-of-control rampage in Brooklyn that injured three others.
Police have made no arrests after two suspects in a speeding car Saturday night struck four people and killed Lynn Christopher, out enjoying a sunny day with her grandson.
"My mom was a wonderful, wonderful person, and it sucks that she's not here because I needed more time with her," Lesley Christopher, the boy's aunt, said.
The 67-year-old's life was cut short when police say officers tried to pull over two people in a Honda HRV with mismatched plates on the corner of Ralph Ave and Chauncey Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Police say the car sped away, slamming into one bicyclist, injuring the driver of another car and mowing down three pedestrians, including Christopher and 8-year-old Jacob Butler.
"He had a brain bleed so they had to cut his skull open and reduce the swelling," Butler's aunt said.
Surveillance video shows the moment the suspects finally come to a stop after plowing into a 43-year-old man who had to be hospitalized. Two men are seen on camera jumping out of the car and running away.
Christopher died at the scene, steps away from the family's home in Bed-Stuy. It's where family and neighbors gathered Sunday to console one another and pray for Butler, still fighting for his life at Maimonides Medical Center.
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"This is her hat that she loved to wear, and I used to tell my mom 'I hate that hat,' and she would say 'I don't care, I like it," her daughter said.
She said her mother retired two years ago after working at NYU Langone in the hospital's pathology department. The 67-year-old was born in Trinidad and came to Brooklyn to raise her four kids, now preparing to bury their mother.
Two of the other survivors in the 7 p.m. crash had serious injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening, fire officials said. The fifth victim wasn't badly hurt.
Mayor Eric Adams visited the scene and briefed media alongside police as investigators worked late into the night.
"New Yorkers don't deserve this. We lost a grandmother tonight, we lost one of my neighbors," he said Saturday.
An investigator working the incident was overheard saying the involved vehicle had been reported stolen.
It remains unclear if police officers engaged the suspects in a pursuit through the Brooklyn neighborhood before the crash. The investigation is ongoing. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-grandmother-a-retired-hospital-worker-dies-in-drivers-rampage-steps-from-home-ny-only/3750858/ | 2022-06-27T14:53:52 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-grandmother-a-retired-hospital-worker-dies-in-drivers-rampage-steps-from-home-ny-only/3750858/ |
It’s Sunglasses Day, so slip on your most stylish pair (you can even wear them at night!) While sunglasses look cool, they also help protect your eyes from harmful UV light, making them more than just a fashion statement and a “CSI: Miami” prop.
June is Dairy Month — and you only have a few more days to celebrate! Since we’re living in the Dairy State, it’s your patriotic duty to consume as many dairy products as possible. Sure, you could pour skim milk over your breakfast cereal and enjoy some plain Greek yogurt with fruit after lunch. But we prefer to celebrate Dairy Month in the most delicious way — and that means eating ice cream! And we’re pretty sure whipped cream is also a dairy product, so go ahead and build that sundae.
The historic Washington Park Velodrome hosts bike racing tonight. Registration for Stock Bike Racing (open to everyone, from age 3 to adults) starts at 6 p.m., with races starting at 6:30 p.m. To race, bring your bike and a helmet. For more details, go to www.kenoshavelodrome.com.
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The Kenosha Public Library is hosting Chess Night in Lincoln Park, 6900 18th Ave. The Kenosha Chess Association hosts games from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays outside the park’s Oribiletti Center. All ages and abilities are welcome. Also: The library’s Book Truck will be parked nearby. You can sign up for a library card, check out and return items, and sign up for the Summer Reading Program.
Prost! The Biergarten in Petrifying Springs County Park is now open seven days, serving up cold beverages and warm pretzels. For more details, check the Biergarten’s Facebook page.
Monday night music: Who says Monday night has to be a downer? Not the folks at Union Park Tavern. Start the work week with DJ, Ted Runnels and Trombone Dave. They perform their “not your normal DJ schtick” show — with a mix of blues, jazz, soul, and soul jazz — from 5 to 8 p.m. every Monday evening at the venue, 4520 Eighth Ave. in Kenosha. It almost makes Monday a day to look forward to … almost. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-monday-june-27/article_d9661898-f3d7-11ec-9540-cb14009e2581.html | 2022-06-27T14:53:57 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-monday-june-27/article_d9661898-f3d7-11ec-9540-cb14009e2581.html |
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani says he endured a poor and pained night of sleep after he was knocked forward "as if a boulder hit me" at a Staten Island supermarket where he stopped while campaigning for his son in the borough.
The 78-year-old Republican adviser to ex-President Donald Trump said he took a "very, very heavy shot" from an employee at the grocer's Veterans Road store in Charleston around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
"It was painful all night. It was hard to sleep," Giuliani said Monday at a news conference as he worked to recover from what he described as a shoulder injury. "I'm in pretty good shape for a 78-year-old. Not every 78-year-old is in good shape."
"He could have easily hit me ... knocked me to the ground and killed me," Giuliani said. "The most dangerous thing for elderly people is a fall. It happens in the home often -- not some criminal coming up to you and banging you on the back as hard as he could because he's angry at you, because he disagrees with you politically."
The former mayor says the jab didn't knock him down, but "it hurt tremendously."
"I did not know what it was," Giuliani said, and called for the man to be prosecuted.
The 39-year-old ShopRite employee was taken into custody at the scene Sunday and is expected to face a charge of second-degree assault, the NYPD said.
Giuliani refused medical attention at the ShopRite but said he anticipated going to get checked out by a doctor later Monday. It wasn't immediately clear what prompted the slap, but the former mayor -- a recent focus of the Jan. 6 committee hearings -- had been out campaigning for his son, Andrew, who is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in Tuesday's primary.
The slap also came in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's Friday decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a ruling that prompted protests across the country and a number of intense rallies on the streets of New York City.
Andrew Giuliani released a statement condemning the attack on his father.
"The assault on my father, America's mayor, was over politics," Andrew Giuliani's statement said. "We will not be intimidated by left-wing attacks. As governor I will stand up for law and order so that New Yorkers feel safe again."
Before he was known as a Trump attorney describing unfounded international election plots on television, Rudy Giuliani was hailed a national hero for shepherding the city through the 9/11 terror attacks. He had been a U.S. attorney in New York famous for prosecuting mafia figures and later was a Republican mayor known for tackling crime with his “broken windows” theory of policing.
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The philosophy involved deterring serious crime by cracking down on minor offenses such as public urination or panhandling window-washers known as “squeegee men.”
Critics said the theory was not effective and targeted minorities, but in his campaign, Andrew Giuliani has called for the return of “broken windows” policing “all around the state of New York.”
Andrew Giuliani has frequently appeared with his father at news conferences, rallies and other campaign events, the two standing side by side behind a podium or in the back of a truck decorated with a “Giuliani” sign.
Often they wear red Giuliani campaign hats — a design that evokes Trump’s famous “Make America Great Again” hat.
Though Trump has issued endorsements in primaries around the country, he has not issued one for Giuliani or opponent Lee Zeldin, a staunch ally.
“I think Trump wonders if he would help or hurt," Giuliani mused last week. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/rudy-giuliani-addresses-nyc-supermarket-slap/3750933/ | 2022-06-27T14:53:58 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/rudy-giuliani-addresses-nyc-supermarket-slap/3750933/ |
Pipelines? Desalination? Turf removal? Arizona commits $1B to augment, conserve water supplies
The Colorado River’s precipitous decline pushed Arizona lawmakers to deliver Gov. Doug Ducey’s $1 billion water augmentation fund — and then some — late Friday, their final night in session.
Before the votes, the growing urgency for addressing the state’s oncoming water shortage and the long timeline for approving and building new water projects nearly sank the legislation.
Just over a week after the federal government warned that the seven states that use the Colorado must make major new cutbacks by next year, Democrats held out until they got an additional $200 million commitment for water conservation, which they argued could help Arizonans much faster than the costlier seawater desalination plan that the governor has touted.
Some of the water importation schemes that had been discussed would require multiple billions of dollars and interstate or international partnerships, making this three-year investment effectively a fund for down payments for big-ticket pipes or treatment plants. The water conservation measures, such as grants to help cities reduce turf grass, could be cheaper.
One after another, a bipartisan stream of legislators picked up a microphone in a two-day blitz for the package to say that spending to plug the emerging holes in Arizona’s water supply was critical to the state’s future. They eventually passed it as Senate Bill 1740 with just one dissenter in each chamber.
“We’re going to need it,” Republican House Speaker Rusty Bowers told colleagues, "and we should all get used to the idea that we’re going to have to pay what water costs in order to stay here.”
"Arizona is putting our money where our mouth is," said Rep. Gail Griffin, R-Hereford.
Sen. Lisa Otondo, D-Yuma, said the effects of a two-decade drought are “frightening” and farmers in her district need a legislative fix as they’re asked to take voluntary reductions in river water.
“The situation is real,” she said. She offered the amendment adding a conservation fund.
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The U.S. 100 years ago split the Colorado’s bounty from headwaters to sea among seven states and, ultimately, Mexico, based on the assumption that it would supply at least 20 percent more than it has so far in this century. The result has been plunging reservoirs in the face of major population growth.
Arizona is not in imminent danger of failing to supply its residents, though a first-ever mandated cutback of Colorado River water through the Central Arizona Project canal has inflicted economic pain and fallowed farm fields in Pinal County this year.
Before this year, Arizona could take from the river 2.8 million acre-feet, a water-measuring unit of roughly 326,000 gallons apiece. An acre-foot could supply about three households for a year, though much of the water goes to farms. The river typically accounts for about a third of the state's water supply.
This year’s shortage has cut CAP pumping by more than 500,000 acre-feet, and the state was bracing for more cuts next year when the commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation this month told Congress that the states sharing the river need a plan to shed at least another 2 million between them.
Continuing reductions through this decade could cause cities such as Phoenix to dip into reserves they’ve stored underground. In future years, though, on-river communities such as Yuma that never expected to face shortages may suffer.
In pressing for the water legislation, Arizona Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke invoked the prospect of “dead pool," in which Lake Mead drops too low to pass water through Hoover Dam. In that case, it won’t matter who has superior water rights downstream. Likewise, dead pool upstream at Lake Powell could dry up the Grand Canyon.
“The stakes are high,” Buschatzke said, adding that even a lower-flowing river out of Hoover Dam could slash farming along the river, where growers have traditionally enjoyed the most senior water rights.
Rep. Andrés Cano, D-Tucson, one of the holdouts for conservation funding, ultimately backed the $1 billion plan because, he said, the Southwest’s warming and drying climate demands action.
“We have no choice but to adapt,” Cano said. “This is only the beginning.”
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After lawmakers approved the package Friday night, and budgeted the first of three annual installments for it, Gov. Ducey released a statement saying the initiative builds on past leaders’ foresight in building the CAP Canal and protecting groundwater from depletion around urban areas.
“With the passage of this legislation, we are rising to one of the most consequential challenges of our time,” Ducey said. “We are securing Arizona’s water future. We’re protecting our water supply, strengthening our conservation strategies and ensuring that our future remains bright.”
The legislation empowers the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona to grant money to projects aiding Arizona’s water outlook. That agency currently dispenses smaller grants and loans using federal funds. It more or less tracks the idea that Ducey pushed in his State of the State address, when he sought a new state water authority.
In that January speech, Ducey pitched a potential desalination plant, which Buschatzke has discussed with Mexico and other states. The idea is to build a seawater desalination plant on the Sea of Cortez, southeast of the Colorado’s dried-up delta. That project, perhaps a decade in the future, would pipe treated water to Mexican farmers south of Yuma. Arizona would then purchase and use part of Mexico’s share of the Colorado River.
Another idea is to scale up a test plant that the Metropolitan Water District has built to treat wastewater in Los Angeles for reuse there. Arizona’s support for that project would allow it to take part of California’s share of the Colorado.
Some, including Bowers, have promoted the idea of piping water from Mississippi River drainage during flood years. Buschatzke said he has spoken to officials in Kansas about their interest in participating, though he said he has not heard anything from Interior Department officials about backing such a plan.
Whatever the mix of future supplies, he said, Arizona needs an account from which to draw funds when opportunities arise.
“We need to be ready to pull that trigger or we might get left behind,” Buschatzke told lawmakers.
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Groundwater pumping was left out
The legislation bars the finance authority from buying Arizona-held rights to the Colorado and moving them off-river, a concession to farmers in Yuma and upstream, who fear a Phoenix-area water grab will dry up their farms. It makes an exception for tribal water, and it enables the authority to consider out-of-state river water if Buschatzke’s department approves.
Some Democrats, including Cano, challenged the push for expensive new supplies that will take years to cultivate when easier and faster fixes are at hand. A bipartisan effort to allow rural counties to establish groundwater protection programs through the state has failed to pass for several years, leaving groundwater pumping unchecked in most of rural Arizona.
Wrangling over the bill continued in both chambers into Friday evening, until Republicans accepted a Democratic amendment dedicating $200 million to a water conservation grant fund. Ontondo's amendment creates a fund to pay for everything from education, rainwater capture and turf removal to groundwater recharge.
That compromise would not stop the unregulated pumping that some have sought to rein in, but it does require the state to assess supply and demand in rural basins.
The expansion of pumping for commercial nut tree farming near Kingman has led Mohave County and Rep. Regina Cobb, R-Kingman, to seek the ability to monitor and protect aquifer levels to protect the city’s ability to grow its industrial and housing base, so far without success. Griffin, with backing from farm groups, has blocked that legislation.
In Cochise County, voters have submitted signatures to put such a measure to a vote.
Without protecting groundwater from unlimited pumping, skeptics argued, it makes no sense to spend taxpayer dollars on acquiring more. Some of the new funds could be used on aquifer recharge, for instance, which uses wells and retention basins to catch rainfall and direct it into the ground before it evaporates. Kingman is already doing some of that, but at a rate that local officials say is far outpaced by the pumping.
“We must do something to protect the resources that we have, said Pele Peacock Fischer, policy consultant with Business for Water Stewardship. “We’re going to be spending money to pour more water into the bucket without closing the holes.”
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Wide support for the plan
Buschatzke compared the situation to what central Arizonans faced in 1980, when the Legislature approved groundwater protections for urban areas around Phoenix and Tucson. The users who slowed their pumping in those areas would not have consented unless a new supply — in that case the Central Arizona Project’s delivery of Colorado River water — was on the way, he said.
The head of one nut-farming company operating in Mohave County testified that he would look forward to working with the state on groundwater recharge.
Ducey's plan and the bill passed Friday drew support from both municipal and agricultural groups. The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, representing Phoenix and several large Maricopa County cities, backed it. So did the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation, which said finding new water should offer relief to farmers who could lose if water shortages force big cutbacks.
“It takes that target off the back of agriculture,” said Chelsea McGuire, the group’s government relations director.
A lobbyist for Mohave County and a coalition of conservation groups called Water for Arizona said augmentation schemes are likely at least a decade away, while groundwater conservation could shore up supplies now.
“We believe conservation is the most impactful benefit that we can get today,” said Nick Ponder, a lobbyist whose clients include the Audubon Society, the Environmental Defense Fund and others.
The Sierra Club also asked lawmakers to place conservation over importation. Ultimately the bill addressed both, while leaving for another day the question of regulating rural groundwater.
Brandon Loomis covers environmental and climate issues for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. Reach him at brandon.loomis@arizonarepublic.com or follow on Twitter @brandonloomis.
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HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — With only 10 days until the World Games 2022 kick off in Birmingham, many hotels ae looking to fill vacancies.
Sanjay Patel, the owner of Baron Hospitality, said that the original plan was for athletes to stay in hotels, but now they will be rooming in dorms, leaving hotels like Hyatt Place in Hoover between 30 to 40 percent occupancy.
Patel said he and other hotels are beginning to drop their original prices from $300 a night to $120 and $150 a night just to get rooms filled.
“Typically, July is a great month for revenue for these hotels in our city,” Patel said. “We missed out on our regular guests for the World Games, so it’s going to be hard to get them back.”
Paul Dangel, marketing director at the Wynfrey Hotel, believes people are booking last minute instead of booking early.
“We see that with our groups, so the pre-planning where folks used to do things six and eight months before is not what they’re doing now,” Dangel said. “Once we get in this two-week window, we expect there to be a lot more reservations.”
Dangel explained that people staying in hotels in Hoover not only benefit from the hotels, but small businesses in the city. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hotels-in-the-birmingham-metro-looking-to-fill-vacancies-ahead-of-world-games/ | 2022-06-27T15:01:14 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hotels-in-the-birmingham-metro-looking-to-fill-vacancies-ahead-of-world-games/ |
A 74-year-old Lincoln man who was reported missing Sunday has been found safe, according to the Lincoln Police Department.
Tom Casady's list of the 10 most infamous crimes in Lincoln history
Crimes of the times
This is simply one man’s perspective from the early 21st century (first written in 2010). I had to make a decision about crimes that occurred at locations that are inside the city today, but were outside our corporate limits at the time they occurred. I chose the latter.
Before beginning, though, I have to deal with three crimes that stand apart: the murders of three police officers in Lincoln. I’m not quite sure how to place them in a list. They all had huge impacts on the community, and on the police department in particular. Because these are my colleagues, I deal with them separately and in chronological order.
Patrolman Marion Francis Marshall
Shot in the shadow of the new Nebraska State Capital, Gov. Charles Bryan came to his aid and summoned additional help.
Lt. Frank Soukup
Marion Marshall was technically not a Lincoln police officer, so Lt. Soukup was actually the first Lincoln police officer killed on duty. One of his colleagues who was present at the motel and involved in the gunbattle, Paul Jacobsen, went on to enjoy a long career and command rank at LPD, influencing many young charges (like me) and leaving his mark on the culture of the agency.
Lt. Paul Whitehead
In the space of a few months, three LPD officers died in the line of duty. Frank Soukup had been murdered, and George Welter had died in a motorcycle crash. Paul Whitehead's partner, Paul Merritt, went on to command rank, and like Paul Jacobsen left an indelible mark at LPD and the community.
No. 1: Starkweather
The subject of several thinly disguised movie plots and a Springsteen album, the Starkweather murders are clearly the most infamous crime in Lincoln’s history — so far. One of the first mass murderers of the mass media age, six of Charles Starkweather’s 11 victims were killed inside the city of Lincoln, and the first was just on the outskirts of town. I didn’t live in Lincoln at the time, but my wife was a first-grader at Riley Elementary School and has vivid memories of the city gripped by fear in the days between the discovery of the Bartlett murders and Starkweather’s capture in Wyoming.
The case caused quite an uproar. There was intense criticism of the police department and sheriff’s office for not capturing Starkweather earlier in the week after the discovery of the Bartletts' bodies. Ultimately, Mayor Bennett Martin and the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners retained a retired FBI agent, Harold G. Robinson, to investigate the performance of local law enforcement. His report essentially exonerated the local law officers and made a few vanilla recommendations for improving inter-agency communication and training.
Now I know that many readers are mumbling to themselves “how obvious.” Hold your horses, though. It’s not quite as obvious as you might think. I had two experiences that drove this fact home to me. The first was a visit by a small group of journalism students. Only one member of the class had any idea, and her idea was pretty vague. You need to remember that the Starkweather murders were in 1957 and 1958 — before the parents of many college students were even born.
The second experience was a visit by a Cub Scout den. I was giving the kids a tour of the police station one evening. We were in the front lobby waiting for everyone to arrive. As I entertained the boys, I told the moms and dads that they might enjoy looking in the corner of the Sheriff’s Office display case to see the contents of Starkweather’s wallet — discovered a couple of years ago locked up in the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office safe. After a few minutes, one of the confused fathers asked me who Starkweather was, and why it was significant.
No. 2: Lincoln National Bank
On the morning of Sept. 17, 1930, a dark blue Buick carrying six men pulled up in front of the Lincoln National Bank at the northwest corner of 12th and O streets. Five of the men entered the bank, while a sixth stood outside by the Buick, cradling a machine gun. Observing the unusual events, a passerby called the police. The officer who responded, Forrest Shappaugh, was casually instructed by the machine-gun-toting lookout to just keep going, which he wisely did. Returning with reinforcements, he found that the robbers had already made good on their getaway, netting $2.7 million in cash and negotiable securities.
Ultimately, three of the six suspects were arrested. Tommy O’Connor and Howard Lee were convicted and sentenced. Jack Britt was tried twice but not convicted by a hung jury. Gus Winkeler, a member of Al Capone’s gang, winged a deal with County Attorney Max Towle to avoid prosecution in exchange for orchestrating the recovery of $600,000 in bearer bonds. The following year, Winkeler was murdered in Chicago, the victim of a gangland slaying. The final two robbers were never identified.
The Lincoln National Bank robbery stood as the largest cash bank robbery in the United States for many decades. It precipitated major changes at the Lincoln Police Department. Chief Peter Johnstone was rapidly “retired” after the robbery, the department’s fleet was upgraded to add the first official patrol cars, the full force was armed and a shotgun squad was organized. Forty-four years later when I was hired at LPD, the echo of the Lincoln National Bank robbery was still evident in daily bank opening details, and in the Thomspon submachine guns and Reising rifles that detectives grabbed whenever the robbery alarm sounded at headquarters.
No. 3: The Last Posse
My first inkling about this crime came when I was the chief deputy sheriff. One of my interns, a young man named Ron Boden (who became a veteran deputy sheriff), had been doing some research on Lancaster County’s only known lynching, in 1884. I came across a reference in the biography of the sheriff at the time, Sam Melick, to the murder of the Nebraska Penitentiary warden and subsequent prison break. Melick had been appointed interim warden after the murder and instituted several reforms.
Several years later, a colleague, Sgt. Geoff Marti, loaned me a great book, Gale Christianson’s "Last Posse," that told the story of the 1912 prison break in gory, haunting and glorious detail.
To make a long story short, convict Shorty Gray and his co-conspirators shot and killed Warden James Delahunty, a deputy warden and a guard on Wednesday, March 13, 1912. They then made their break — right into the teeth of a brutal Nebraska spring blizzard. Over the course to the next few days, a posse pursued. During the pursuit, the escapees carjacked a young farmer with his team and wagon. As the posse closed in, a gunfight broke out and the hostage was shot and killed in the exchange, along with two of the three escapees.
There was plenty of anger among the locals in the Gretna-Springfield vicinity about the death of their native son, and a controversy raged over the law enforcement tactics that brought about his demise. Lancaster County Sheriff Gus Hyers was not unsullied by the inquiry, although it appears from my prospect a century later that the fog of war led to the tragedy.
Christianson, a professor of history at Indiana State University who died earlier this year, notes the following on the flyleaf:
“For anyone living west of the Mississippi in 1912, the biggest news that fateful year was a violent escape from the Nebraska state penitentiary planned and carried out by a trio of notorious robbers and safe blowers.”
Bigger news on half the continent than the sinking of the Titanic during the same year would certainly qualify this murder-escape as one of the most infamous Lincoln crimes in history.
No. 4: Rock Island wreck
The Aug. 10, 1894, wreck of a Rock Island train on the southwest outskirts of Lincoln was almost lost in the mist of time until it was resurrected in the public consciousness by author Joel Williams, who came across the story while conducting research for his historical novel, "Barrelhouse Boys."
The wreck was determined to be the result of sabotage to the tracks, perhaps an attempt to derail the train as a prelude to robbery. Eleven people died in the crash and ensuing fire, making this a mass murder, to be sure. G.W. Davis was arrested and convicted of the crime but later received a full pardon. The story was told in greater detail earlier this year by the Lincoln Journal Star.
A historical marker is along the Rock Island Trail in Wilderness Park, accessible only by foot or bike from the nearest trail access points about a half-mile away at Old Cheney Road on the north, or 14th Street on the south.
Here’s the big question that remains unanswered: Was there really significant evidence to prove that George Washington Davis committed the crime, or was he just a convenient scapegoat? The fact that he received a gubernatorial pardon 10 years later leads me to believe that the evidence must have been unusually weak. If he was railroaded, then my second question is this: who really pried loose the tracks with the 40-pound crowbar found at the scene?
No. 5: Commonwealth
On Nov. 1, 1983, the doors to Nebraska’s largest industrial savings and loan company were closed and Commonwealth was declared insolvent. The 6,700 depositors with $65 million at stake would never be fully compensated for their loss, ultimately receiving about 59 cents on the dollar for their deposits, which they all mistakenly believed were insured up to $30,000 through the Nebraska Depository Insurance Guaranty Corporation, which was essentially an insurance pool with assets of only $3 million.
The case dominated Nebraska news for months. The investigation ultimately led to the conviction of three members of the prominent Lincoln family that owned the institution, the resignation of the director of the State Department of Banking and the impeachment of the Nebraska attorney general and the suspension of his license to practice law. State and federal litigation arising from the failure of Commonwealth drug on for years.
At the Lincoln Police Department, the Commonwealth failure led to the formation of a specialized white-collar crime detail, now known as the Technical Investigations Unit. At the time, municipal police departments in the United States had virtually no capacity for investigating financial crime and fraud of this magnitude, and we quickly became well known for our expertise in this area. The early experience served LPD very well in the ensuring years.
No. 6: Candice Harms
Candi Harms never came home from visiting her boyfriend on Sept. 22, 1992. Her parents reported her as a missing person the following morning, and her car was found abandoned in a cornfield north of Lincoln later in the day. Weeks went by before her remains were found southeast of Lincoln.
Scott Barney and Roger Bjorklund were convicted in her abduction and murder. Barney is in prison serving a life term. Bjorklund died in prison in 2001. Intense media attention surrounded the lengthy trial of Roger Bjorklund, for which a jury was brought in from Cheyenne County as an alternative to a change of venue. I have no doubt that the trial was a life-changing event for a group of good citizens from Sidney, who did their civic duty.
I was the Lancaster County sheriff at the time, involved both in the investigation and in the trial security. It was at about this time that the cellular telephone was becoming a consumer product, and I have often thought that this brutal crime probably spurred a lot of purchases. During my career, this is probably the second-most-prominent Lincoln crime in terms of the sheer volume of media coverage.
No. 7: Jon Simpson and Jacob Surber
A parent’s worst nightmare unfolded in September 1975 when these two boys, ages 12 and 13, failed to return from the Nebraska State Fair. The boys were the victims of abduction and murder. The case was similar to a string of other murders of young boys in the Midwest, and many thought that these cases were related -- the work of a serial killer. Although an arrest was made in the case here in Lincoln, the charges were eventually dismissed. William Guatney was released and has since died.
No. 8: John Sheedy
Saloon and gambling house owner John Sheedy was gunned down outside his home at 1211 P St. in January 1891. The case of Sheedy, prominent in Lincoln’s demiworld, became the talk of the town when his wife, Mary, and her alleged lover and accomplice, Monday McFarland, were arrested. Both were acquitted at trial. The Sheedy murder is chronicled in a great interactive multimedia website, Gilded Age Plains City, an online version that builds upon an article published in 2001 by Timothy Mahoney of the University of Nebraska.
No. 9: Patricia McGarry and Catherine Brooks
The bodies of these two friends were found in a Northeast Lincoln duplex in August 1977. Their murderer, Robert E. Williams, was the subject of a massive Midwest manhunt during the following week. Before his capture, he committed a third murder in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, and raped, shot and left for dead a victim who survived in Minnesota. He is the last man to be executed in Nebraska, sent to the electric chair in 1997.
No. 10: Judge William M. Morning
District Court Judge William Morning was murdered in February 1924. He was shot on the bench by an unhappy litigant in a divorce case. His court reporter, Minor Bacon, was also shot, but a notebook in his breast pocket deflected the bullet and saved his life.
Many other crimes
Choosing Lincoln's 10 most infamous crimes was a challenge. Although the top two were easy, the picture quickly became clouded. We tend, of course, to forget our history rather quickly. Many of the crimes I felt were among the most significant are barely remembered today, if not completely forgotten.
Some readers will take issue with my list. In choosing 10, here are the others I considered, in no particular order. They are all murders:
-- Mary O'Shea
-- Nancy Parker
-- Charles Mulholland
-- Victoria Lamm and Janet Mesner
-- Martina McMenamin
-- Regina Bos (presumably murdered)
-- Patty Webb
-- Marianne Mitzner
I also thought about the five murder-suicides in which a mother or father killed multiple family members before taking their own life. Though tragic, these crimes did not command the same kind of attention as the others, perhaps because there was no lengthy investigation, no tantalizing whodunit, no stranger-killer, nor any of the details that come out in the coverage of a major trial. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-seek-74-year-old-lincoln-man-missing-since-sunday-morning/article_50352860-4a69-5438-bbb5-f8b9ec7ad7f3.html | 2022-06-27T15:11:14 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-seek-74-year-old-lincoln-man-missing-since-sunday-morning/article_50352860-4a69-5438-bbb5-f8b9ec7ad7f3.html |
Fourth of July festivities go beyond fireworks with these fun events
Looking for Independence Day fun that goes beyond the usual pyrotechnics in the sky? Try one of these fun events all around Delmarva.
Ocean City
On July 4, Fish Tales Bar and Grill located on 22nd Street bayside in Ocean City will host its annual Hot Dog Eating Contest in the south parking lot at noon.
This amateur competition is open to anyone over the age of 18. The winner will receive at least a $1,000 cash prize, a trophy and bragging rights for an entire year. There will be seating available to watch the competition until 4 p.m.
The first 20 people to pre-register will be the contestants. To register, visit the Bahia Marina Tackle Shop or Fish Tales Small Bar to sign up.
Registration fee of $10 is required to hold your spot. You must sign a waiver to participate.
Ocean Pines
Start the day at the 11th annual Freedom 5K, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department.This patriotic trot is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.
Timing for the event will be supplied courtesy of RIP IT Events. Awards will be given to male and female first- through third-place finishers in nine different age groups, from 10 and under to 70 and over. An award will also be given to the best dressed runner.
More:No 4th of July fireworks for Ocean City due to labor shortage. New celebration planned
Preregistration, $35, is open through July 3. Visit https://www.raceentry.com/races/ocean-pines-association-freedom-5k/2022/register to register.
For more information or questions, contact the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052 or visit www.oceanpines.org.
Accomac
The annual Fourth of July Non-Motorized Parade will step off on Front Street in Accomac at 10 a..m.The parade will then proceed down Front Street to the Courthouse Green.
Everyone is invited to walk or bike. Equines and leashed canines are welcome.This event is rain or shine.
For questions email townofaccomac@verizon.net.
Chincoteague
The Chincoteague Island Library presents the July 4th Family Non-Motorized Parade in Robert Reed Downtown Park on July 4 at 10 a.m.
The parade is open to walkers of all ages, children on bikes, trikes, wagons, scooters (not battery operated).
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Tazewell Co. deputy sheriff wins Innovation in the Classroom Award
PEKIN — Tazewell County Deputy Sheriff John Shallenberger received the 2022 Innovation in the Classroom Award from the National Road Safety Foundation and the National Association of School Resource Officers.
Shallenberger, who also serves as a school resource officer in Tazewell County, was selected by a panel of his peers and will be given the award at the annual NASRO conference in Denver on July 4. The award recognizes innovative teaching of traffic safety in schools by a police officer.
Shallenberger has been a deputy sheriff for 20 years and is a founding member and current chair of the Tazewell Teen Initiative. The initiative started in 2006 after 15 teens were killed in traffic crashes throughout the county over a 15-month period. The initiative helped kick off Operation Teen Safe Driving, a multifaceted safety education program in all seven county high schools. Within two years, the peer-to-peer safe driving initiative was expanded statewide and 105 schools received financial assistance to develop programs on seat belt use, distracted driving, impaired driving and speeding. The county has had no fatal teen crashes for five years.
Shallenberger and his partner also developed a curriculum called "Decision Driving," a two-part class with a hands-on exercise. It was developed after meeting with local teens to determine topics they thought their peers needed, including dangers for teen drivers and passengers in motor vehicles, avoidable situations in motor vehicles and various driving techniques.
Flanagan State Bank nets national honor
FLANGAN — Flanagan State Bank was named among the top extraordinary banks in the United States by the Institute for Extraordinary Banking.
Flanagan State Bank was recognized with the Institute's Banky Award for its commitment to strong community banking. This recognition is given to top community banks across the country to help people find the best banks in their communities. The Extraordinary Banking Awards recognize the best of what community banks offer to their cities, towns and nation.
Visit flanaganstatebank.com or contact Audrey Harlan at aharlan@fbsfamily.com or 815-796-2264 for more information.
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TIME TO USE THE GI BILL HOME LOAN GUARANTEE
Q: The feds just raised the interest rate by 75 basis points, which I understand will result in escalating mortgage rates! I have been trying to decide whether I should buy a different home. This brings a lot of uncertainty into the decision equation. I have a lot of equity in my current home, but I have a very low mortgage rate, about 3.5%. I am a veteran and I believe I am eligible for VA Loan Guaranty program backing. What are the advantages of getting the VA loan guaranty mortgage over waiting to completely pay off my mortgage?
A: Advantages of VA home loan guaranty financing include that the VA does not require a down payment. (Some lenders, under certain circumstances, may require a down payment.) The program should result in a more competitive interest rate than the borrower’s personal credit could provide. There are only limited, and sometimes no, closing costs. The veteran normally does not have to pay mortgage insurance. The veteran often does not have to pay, as a part of monthly mortgage payment, into an escrow account to pay for the taxes and insurance when they become due. This means the monthly payments will be lower, but that the borrower would be responsible for paying the taxes and insurance out of pocket when they come due. Finally, the VA home loan is a lifetime benefit. You can use the guaranty multiple times, but only one loan at a time.
LEGAL SERVICES FOR HOMELESS OR AT-RISK VETERANS
The VA has published an Interim Final Rule that allows the VA to enhance the provision of legal services for veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness. VA will, through the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness Grant Program, offer up to 75 grants each year to eligible entities, with at least 10% of funding being used for women veterans. These grants will provide access to justice and legal services for veterans through partnerships with federal-level, down to states, cities and communities at the grassroots-level where veterans work and live, according to VA Secretary Denis McDonough. The grants will be used to contract for the actual services needed with local, state or regional non-VA entities. This first-of-its-kind grant will ensure that legal services are available nationwide to veterans in need. For more information, go to https://www.va.gov/OPA/PRESSREL/pressrelease.cfm?id5795.
DISABLED VETERAN UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE
Ameren Illinois has a utility bill assistance program whereby disabled veterans may be eligible for an energy bill payment grant and specialized services. VFW Post 454 will host Ameren representatives at the Post at 1006 E. Lincoln St., Suite 1, in Bloomington on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. The first 100 attendees will receive a free storm preparedness kit. Applications will be accepted for the Ameren Illinois Military Support Program, which provides an energy grant up to $100 to assist with energy costs for qualified military and disabled veterans. Those wishing to apply for the grants must bring a copy of their DD 214 or discharge letter (must have an honorable discharge), along with either a copy of their disability award letter, if the disability is service-connected, or a copy of a Social Security disability letter if the disability is not related to the military.
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ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — A Zephyrhills family is safe after a freshly sworn-in off-duty Plant City police officer went inside a burning house to help rescue two children.
Just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Pasco County Fire Rescue 911 operators received a call about a house on Doe Path Court was on fire with children trapped inside, according to a news release.
Officer Michal Pietrusinski of the Plant City Police Department just so happens to live in the area and was walking outside when he reportedly saw large amounts of smoke coming from his neighbor's house.
Fire Rescue says Pietrusinski then heard screams coming from a frantic mother running to the house with one of her kids. But, the off-duty officer knew that she had two other children unaccounted for.
"He immediately sprang into action," the agency explains in the release.
Pietrusinski and his fiancee were able to find a garden hose and go into the house. Once inside, the couple was immediately met with thick smoke which caused them to get on the floor to avoid it, according to Fire Rescue.
While crawling low with one hand, the officer sprayed water on the couch which was reportedly fully engulfed in flames. He then called out to the boys, saying, "If you can hear me, come towards my voice."
But he saw and didn't hear anyone.
Needing to find the two boys, who are both children with autism and non-verbal, Pietrusinski grabbed a shirt and drenched it with water to place over his mouth to breathe. The agency says this was when he started searching the home for the boys.
After several tries of looking for the kids, Pietrusinski finally found one and was able to take him outside to his mother.
With the possible location of the last boy in mind with the help of the mother, the officer attempted to go back inside the burning house, knowing the flames were quickly growing.
Finally, Pasco County Fire Rescue arrived on scene as Pietrusinski tried to extinguish more of the flames to go back in, the release explains. Firefighters quickly entered the house to find the last missing child.
Crews were able to find the boy in a bathroom shower with water running and dense smoke surrounding him, the agency reports. Medical helicopter transport was requested for the boy, and he was pulled from the home conscious and breathing.
Both children were cleared of any medical issues after receiving medical help. Pietrusinski, who was only recently sworn into the police department earlier this month, was treated for smoke inhalation.
"Officer Pietrusinski is a Polish immigrant who served 7.5 years in the U.S. Navy and four years as a Search and Rescue Swimmer," the agency said in the release. "Pasco County Fire Rescue is proud of the brave actions of Officer Pietrusinski, firefighters from engine 16, and all others on the scene that day, who gave it all to save two children." | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/plant-city-police-officer-saves-children-burning-house-zephyrhills/67-1e6efd59-8162-44ed-9492-71f6178a870c | 2022-06-27T15:15:44 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/plant-city-police-officer-saves-children-burning-house-zephyrhills/67-1e6efd59-8162-44ed-9492-71f6178a870c |
Gas prices drop; Fourth of July travel will be busy despite costs
Gas prices nationwide and in Michigan are falling from historic highs, but the Fourth of July holiday could ratchet them back up a bit.
While still above the nationwide average of $4.897, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Michigan has come down to $5.049, 11 cents less than last week, according to AAA.
Today, the average Michiganian will pay 50 cents more for a gallon of gas than this time last month and $1.95 more than this time last year.
4th of July factors
In anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday, AAA predicts 47.9 million people will be traveling this weekend, the most since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
AAA spokesman Howard Hughey said previous year's data indicates gas prices typically increase around the holidays, so travelers may encounter higher prices by the end of the week.
"Around the holidays we do see a slight uptick in gas prices, assuming the price of crude oil remains the same, because of the increased demand due to travel," he said.
Despite the higher prices, travel is expected to break previous records as 42 million people will drive to their Fourth of July destinations. Air travel is expected to decrease, possibly due to concerns over delayed flights and cancellations.
Lower prices across U.S.
The national average price of gas per gallon has also decreased by 8 cents since last week, AAA says. The price decreases are the result of lower crude oil prices, which are set by global supply and demand. Transportation of such oil to a refinery, shipment to local gas stations and federal and state taxes are also reflected in the price of gas at the pump.
According to AAA, Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and Marquette have the most expensive gas prices in the state, between $5.11 and $5.16, while Traverse City, Benton Harbor and Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland have the lowest, between $4.94 and $4.96.
The cheapest prices for the general public in the metro Detroit area can be found on Gas Buddy.
Lowest prices
Macomb County: $4.77/gallon, Circle K station, 8069 22 Mile, Shelby Township.
Oakland County: $4.83/gallon, Sunoco station, 5990 Williams Lake, Waterford.
Wayne County: $4.49/gallon, Ammex Duty Free, 3400 W Fort, Detroit.
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Police arrest truck driver after Luna Pier gas station's cash register stolen
Luna Pier — The phrase "crime doesn't pay" may not register for a Toledo man accused of stealing a gas station's cash drawer.
Michigan State Police said Sunday troopers with its Monroe Post were called at about 1:30 a.m. to a gas station at 4180 Luna Pier Road near Interstate 75 for a report of an armed robbery. The caller said a man fled the store with the business's cash register.
Troopers called for a canine unit and an aerial drone to search the area, officials said. Their search indicated the man hadn't gotten far from the crime scene, they said.
Investigators spoke with the occupants of several semi-tractor trailer trucks parked at the gas station. During their interviews, troopers found one of the occupants had the stolen cash register with him in the semi.
Police arrested the 41-year-old man and took him to the Monroe County Jail to await charges.
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Judge keeps trial for Crumbleys in Oakland County
Pontiac — Oakland County Circuit Judge Cheryl Matthews on Monday rejected a request to move court proceedings out of the county in the involuntary manslaughter cases of James and Jennifer Crumbley tied to the four deaths in the Nov. 30 Oxford High shooting.
Oakland County is large enough and the population is diverse enough to guard against any pretrial publicity, Matthews said from the bench.
Defense attorneys Shannon Smith and Mariell Lehman unsuccessfully argued that the two parents wouldn't get a fair trial in the County because of intense media coverage and prejudicial comments made in the region where the Crumbleys' son, Ethan, allegedly shot and killed four students and wounded six other students and a teacher.
The Crumbleys are back in court seeking sanctions and limits on Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald for alleged inappropriate pretrial publicity in their manslaughter cases tied to four deaths in the Oxford High School shooting.
McDonald has indicated she would have no objection to a gag order on defense and prosecution lawyers, but she wouldn't stop her advocacy for the public and public safety. She also said the Crumbleys' lawyers raised the same issues before and were attempting to circumvent court rules.
Defense attorneys Smith and Lehman have asked that McDonald be sanctioned for statements made in filings and to news media which they argue will taint the prospective jury pool and interfere with their clients' right to a fair trial.
They have also asked that McDonald, her office and law enforcement be ordered not to make any further statements that they have the “truth” in the case concerning their clients or evidence or that they infer defense attorneys have been lying with their own statements.
Oakland County Circuit Judge Cheryl Matthews is set to rule on the motions.
More: Crumbleys want some evidence barred from Oxford shooting trial
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“Defendants ‘emergency supplemental motion’ is merely a restatement of arguments made … to restrict pretrial publicity,” McDonald wrote in a filing. “…Rather than an emergency, defendants’ motion is simply an attempt to file a reply brief — which the court rules prohibit without permission from the court..”
Ethan Crumbley, 16, is charged with killing four students and wounding six others and a teacher in the Nov. 30 shooting at Oxford High School.
His parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the four deaths for what prosecutors allege was gross negligence including purchasing a handgun for their son, not securing the weapon, not removing him from the school when notified of disturbing behavior and not advising school officials of the handgun.
McDonald indicated she would have no objection to a gag order on both sides.
“…The People have the right to make responsive arguments in pleadings and in open court and to communicate with the victims,” the prosecutor wrote, adding “…the People have no objection to an order mutually prohibiting both the defense and the People from making public statements directly to the press while trial remains pending but such an order cannot infringe on the People’s ability to zealously advocate their position to confer with the victims.”
The Crumbleys remain jailed pending an Oct. 24 trial date. If convicted, they face up to 15 years in prison.
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Pregnant woman dies after hit by car in Southfield parking lot; baby in stable condition
Southfield — A pregnant woman struck by a vehicle Sunday in a parking lot has died, police said.
They said the child she was carrying has been upgraded to stable from critical condition.
Police and paramedics were called at about 3:18 p.m. Sunday to the Country Court Apartments at 25509 Greenfield Road near Interstate 696 for a report that a pregnant woman had been struck by a vehicle as she walked in the apartment's parking, officials said.
She was rushed to the hospital, where she and her child were listed in critical condition Sunday evening.
The driver of the vehicle allegedly fled the scene on foot but was located by officers in the area of Lincoln and Greenfield Road minutes after the incident.
That person was interviewed and released, officials said Monday.
Authorities said the hit-and-run may be connected to another incident that is under investigation.
Anyone with information about the hit-and-run should call Southfield police at (248) 796-5500 and give case number 22-21053.
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HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – Since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, pro-choice groups have been standing their ground on their opposition to this, while pro-life supporters applaud this action.
Locally, the subject has divided the Tri-State. Those who are pro-choice say they feel a constitutional right has been revoked.
In the city of Huntington Sunday afternoon, a local group of pro-choice protesters stood outside the Cabell County Courthouse voicing their frustration with lawmakers and also concerns for women’s health across the nation.
Kaitlen Christian, the event organizer, says cases involving issues including “Ectopic Pregnancy and Sepsis Uterus” will no longer be eligible for abortion. “We are not backing down, we are standing up for our rights. Women are going to die because of this and that’s very scary,” Christian says.
While the rally was filled with pro-choice advocates, there are also those who were not in attendance who believe the supreme court’s decision was the right one.
Mitch Wells says he has always been against abortion and he believes “from the conception that it is a child and it should not be killed.” Many who agree with this also sighted “religious reasons” for being against abortion altogether.
According to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, politicians are expected to meet and strategize this week before making a final decision for the state. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/pro-choice-groups-protest-roe-v-wade-decision-pro-life-groups-applaud-supreme-court/ | 2022-06-27T15:24:37 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/pro-choice-groups-protest-roe-v-wade-decision-pro-life-groups-applaud-supreme-court/ |
DUBLIN, Va. – In the summer months, there can be an increased number of motorcycles on the road. Riders are eager to get their bikes out and enjoy the warm weather, but the New River Community College wants to remind everyone to keep safety top of mind.
New River Community College is now offering beginner motorcycle rider safety courses, which will be available throughout the summer and fall.
The basic rider course multi-day classes are held on campus and will include classroom and on-motorcycle instruction under controlled range conditions.
Riders will learn the basic skills of motorcycle operation, effective braking, obstacle avoidance and safe riding strategies.
“You have exercises or skill sets where you do figure eights, swerving, stopping on a dime, overcoming obstacles,” said Jeannie Southern, Motorcycle Safety Coordinator for NRCC. “It highly emphasizes safety due to the fact that you don’t have those barriers in place like you do in a four-wheel, six-wheel, or eight-wheel or eighteen-wheeler.”
The course is three days and can be taken during the week or on weekends. Students who take the class must provide their own DOT-approved helmets.
Furthermore, those who wish to participate must also be in good physical health, know how to ride a bicycle and have a valid driver’s license and/or a learner’s permit.
The New River Community College has seen such a high demand for this course that they have added extra classes in the fall.
They will start on Aug. 3 and run till Nov. 18. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/27/new-river-community-college-offering-motorcycle-safety-courses-this-summer-and-fall/ | 2022-06-27T15:36:15 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/27/new-river-community-college-offering-motorcycle-safety-courses-this-summer-and-fall/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – There will no longer be late fees for overdue materials at any Roanoke Valley Library branch location.
On Monday, the RVL Consortium released a statement that announced the elimination of fines and fees for late materials, including materials that are already past due.
The new policy will go into effect on July 1 at libraries in Botetourt County, City of Roanoke, City of Salem and Roanoke County.
The Director of Roanoke Public Libraries, Sheila Umberger, expressed her thoughts about the change.
“This is our way of removing any reading barriers,” said Umberger. “Going fine-free will allow more people to enjoy our materials. It is imperative to create an environment that is welcoming rather than punitive.”
The idea came about in the midst of the pandemic when the libraries suspended late fees due to changes in open hours and services offered by the libraries.
“Changing late fees can serve as a barrier to accessing library resources,” Toni Cov, Acting Director of Roanoke County Public Libraries said. “Vulnerable populations, including children who have limited access to the internet, digital devices, and transportation are most at risk of accruing late fees.”
The hope is that the library will get to see more of the community by removing the thought of embarrassment from being late on a return or the thought of not being able to pay a small fine.
“Interestingly enough, we find more materials are returned by not charging late fees,” Julie Phillips, Director of Botetourt County Public Libraries said.
The statement said that in many libraries across the nation, the elimination of late fees has led to more visits, higher circulation and a rise in the number of library cards issued.
While late fees will be waived beginning July 1, patrons at these locations will still be charged for materials that were damaged or lost. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/27/no-more-late-fees-at-roanoke-valley-libraries/ | 2022-06-27T15:36:21 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/27/no-more-late-fees-at-roanoke-valley-libraries/ |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Millions of Californians are set to get "inflation relief" payments after an agreement was reached Sunday on the 2022-23 state budget.
"The centerpiece of the agreement, a $17 billion inflation relief package, will offer tax refunds to millions of working Californians. Twenty-three million Californians will benefit from direct payments of up to $1,050," according to a joint statement from Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon.
Who can get "inflation relief" payments?
Taxpayers would receive either $350, $250 or $200 based on their income level with an additional payment of the same amount if they have at least one dependent.
- Single filers who make less than $75,000 would get $350.
- Joint filers with an income under $150,000 would receive $700. If they have at least one dependent, they will receive an additional $350
What else is in the budget?
Gas Tax
The package will also include a suspension of the state sales tax on diesel, and additional funds to help people pay their rent and utility bills
Climate Change
Funds will go toward securing additional power-generating capacity for the summer, accelerating clean energy in the future, and expanding the ability to prepare for and respond to severe wildfires.
Health Care & Education
California would be the first state to offer healthcare to every resident, regardless of immigration status, as part of a $47 billion multi-year infrastructure and transportation package for education and health care.
More than $200 million will go towards reproductive care services.
Billions of dollars will go toward additional funding for universal preschool, children’s mental health and free school meals.
“In the face of growing economic uncertainty, this budget invests in California’s values while further filling the state’s budget reserves and building in triggers for future state spending to ensure budget stability for years to come," according to a joint statement from Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon.
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CLEVELAND — One Cleveland neighborhood had a bit of a scare on Sunday as some people thought a cheetah was on the loose.
Turns out the animal in question is actually a cat and not a cheetah – something that looks like a Savannah or serval cat.
“The Savannah cat's tall, lean body and striking spotted coat make these gorgeous animals look a bit like miniature cheetahs,” according to a description from DailyPaws.com. “Savannahs can stand 17 inches tall and have been crowned the world's tallest domestic cat by the Guinness Book of World Records."
The cat was seen on Cleveland’s east side around East 37th and Cedar where neighbors are on the lookout.
It's currently unknown if the cat was found and returned to its owner.
No additional details were immediately available, but stay with 3News as we will update this story if more information is released.
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WINCHESTER, Conn — Local officials and volunteers are helping to remove some 150 cats from a home in the Winsted section of Winchester. The police chief attributed the situation to a case of “cat hoarding”.
Winchester Police Chief William Fitzgerald said their investigation began with a neighbor's call about one sick cat, and then they discovered the extent of the problem.
Animal control officers from Winchester and nearby towns were at the home on Moore Drive Friday removing the animals, some in hazmat suits because the home is infested with fleas and is unclean.
“Obviously with 100-150 cats, obviously there’s some issues in the house,” Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald and Town Manager Josh Kelly said the homeowners have asked for help, and so far no charges are being filed.
“The owners stated that they were just trying to help the animals from freezing outside. One thing led to another, they started feeding them, all of a sudden it got out of control,” said Fitzgerald.
In a social media post, Kelly said, "Please know that the Town government, including the Winchester CT Police Department, our Animal Control Officer, our Building Department, the Social Services office, Public Works, and the Winsted Fire Department, as well as the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, are all working diligently to correct this situation. Our top priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all people and animals that are currently at the site and to relocate the animals to a safe location."
Cats are being taken from the home and brought to the Batcheller School, which was just decommissioned and is now vacant. At the school, volunteers help clean the cats and veterinarians examine them. The cats cannot be placed in shelters until it's determined they are healthy.
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Kelly said finding shelters who can take that many cats is a challenge.
"It is going to take an amount of time. We’re not sure what that amount of time is yet,” he said, although he hoped it the cats would be settled in a week or so.
The town is also looking for donations of food, cat carriers, cat litter and toys.
Kelly's Facebook post about the situation closed with this:
"Please know and remember that the prior caretakers of these animals are working with officials to get them the care they need. This is a situation where a clear need is present, and we are rising to meet that need. Thank you all for your concern for these animals and your strong desire to help - it means a lot to us, and it's always good to be reminded of how strong our community is."
Bill Flood is an assignment editor at FOX61 News. He can be reached at bflood@fox61.com
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The former Mamma ‘Zu building at 501 S. Pine St. was sold for $900,000 on June 17, according to city property records.
A parking lot at 503-507 S. Pine St. was also purchased as part of the deal, according to Richmond BizSense. The Oregon Hill property was purchased by Fever Dreams LLC located in Stony Point. The company, registered in May, was filed by Freed & Shepherd P.C., according to the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
Before closing its doors at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and putting up a “For Lease” sign last summer, the former Italian restaurant had operated in Richmond for about 27 years.
It was originally opened in 1994 by Ed Vasaio, who also owns Edo’s Squid at 411 N Harrison St. The 1,600-square-foot building was sold by Roy V. Cook, who had owned it since 2001, according to property records.
Twitter: @MaddyFitzWrites | https://richmond.com/business/local/mamma-zu-building-bought-for-900k/article_1092928c-f62c-11ec-a036-03240ec12546.html | 2022-06-27T15:43:42 | 1 | https://richmond.com/business/local/mamma-zu-building-bought-for-900k/article_1092928c-f62c-11ec-a036-03240ec12546.html |
Chesterfield County fire officials announced the off-duty death on Saturday of one of their veteran firefighters but said they have not yet confirmed whether she was killed during a training exercise in North Carolina.
The Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association said in a Saturday Facebook post that Alicia A. Monahan, 41, died Saturday during a “catastrophic accident” while instructing students during a swift water rescue course in North Carolina.
Contacted Monday, Chesterfield Fire & EMS spokesman Lt. Kenny Mitchell said, “We’re still trying to put the pieces together” on what occurred.
Aside from a Facebook posting that announced Monahan’s death, the department is not releasing any additional information out of respect for Monahan’s family and to allow them to digest what has happened, Mitchell said.
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Monahan was an 11-year veteran of the department.
“Our prayers and full support are with her fiancée and both her sons,” the department said in its Facebook announcement. “Our hearts and prayers go out to Alicia’s family, friends and co-workers during this very difficult time.”
The department said more detail concerning arrangements and needs of the family will be provided as they become available.
The Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association did not elaborate on the incident that led to Monhan’s death or where in North Carolina it occurred.
“Alicia was more than a teammate she was also a personal friend to many of us and this loss is unimaginable,” the association said. “Alicia was a wonderful, caring person. A beautiful, bright light went4 out today and our hearts are broken.” | https://richmond.com/news/local/chesterfield-firefighter-who-died-in-north-carolina-was-11-year-veteran-of-department/article_0eb8549c-f627-11ec-bcc3-bb57e01d4a9f.html | 2022-06-27T15:43:49 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/chesterfield-firefighter-who-died-in-north-carolina-was-11-year-veteran-of-department/article_0eb8549c-f627-11ec-bcc3-bb57e01d4a9f.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon coast is expected to be a hot destination for the Fourth of July, and many coastal towns have been preparing for the influx of visitors.
Lincoln City Mayor Susan Wahlke joined AM Extra to share about the city’s upcoming festivities for the holiday weekend. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/lincoln-city-expected-to-be-hot-destination-for-4th-of-july/ | 2022-06-27T15:53:22 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/lincoln-city-expected-to-be-hot-destination-for-4th-of-july/ |
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tri-Cities Airport will host a job fair on Tuesday, June 28 from 12-4 p.m.
Due to increased travel demands, Tri-Cities Airport companies hope to hire numerous candidates for different available positions.
Companies looking to hire new candidates are:
- Tri-Cities Airport Authority
- TSA
- American Airlines
- UNifi Ground Handling Services
- Tailwind Consessionaries
- Avis Budget Rental Cars
- Tri-City Aviation
- Northeast State Aviation Technology
- Morristown Flying Service
Hiring managers advise attendees to bring multiple copies of their resumes and their ID. Pre-registration is not required, and parking is free.
For additional information, contact Marketing and Air Service Development Manager Trevor Rice at 423-325-6030. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tri-cities-airport-to-host-job-fair/ | 2022-06-27T15:54:06 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tri-cities-airport-to-host-job-fair/ |
IndyStar's 317 Project: Here are all our stories so far
In October 2021, we introduced you to IndyStar's 317 Project. Since then, reporters and photographers have been traveling to Indianapolis’ more than 200 neighborhoods.
We are embracing who we are and how we live together. It’s our story, Indianapolis, one small everyday moment at a time.
The 317 Project tells stories of life in all of Indianapolis’ vibrant neighborhoods – 317 words at a time. Here are all our stories so far.
This article was last updated June 27, 2022.
Celebrating their 'queen' at 90 as her memories fade
Whatever Esther Williams believes is what she knows.
That’s what her neurologist told her family when she started to forget. They were finding things in the wrong places. Faces became a strain to recognize.
In 2017, Esther had a stroke. Her mind started to change and she was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Her daughters, Jerri McReynolds and Ellen Cavanaugh, manage her life.
She used to sell hair products door-to-door. Now she owns a diamond store.
Before selling fine diamonds under the sparkle of a chandelier, Joann Carter endured life’s bumps.
She grew up in the “projects” of Cincinnati, Ohio. Survived a teenage pregnancy. Relied on welfare. Lived in low-income housing.
“I came from nothing,” Carter, 63, said.
One of Crown Hill's hidden treasures lies just beyond its gates
It's stayed hidden just beyond the gates of Crown Hill Cemetery for over a century, easily overlooked amid the expanse of graves. It cries out only on occasion, the sound of a soul nearing its final rest.
The treasure is closed to the public, cloistered in a tower atop flights of rickety stairs in a shadowy, dusty attic. Though shuttered windows acquiesce flashes of light onto its surface, it's virtually invisible from the outside.
But when the bell tolls, it's impossible to ignore.
Sights and sounds from the White River, a waterway for the people
Sunshine glimmers on the water’s surface. Like blue-green brushstrokes on a canvas, small ripples capture twinkles of light, one gently folding over into the next.
As the world around it comes to life, the river dances.
Above, an eagle lurks not far from its nest. A pair of Blue Herons fly low to the water. Red sliders and painted turtles slide off downed trees, dropping like pebbles.
He opened his Speedway home to strangers. This Indy 500, they mourned and honored him.
In the shadow of the Pagoda outside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, when the race was gritty and Reagan was in the White House, rain fell on the world's racing capital.
It was 1986, and the rain fell so hard that it postponed the Indianapolis 500 a week. In town from Iowa with nowhere to go, John Houser waited for a tow in his RV.
By a stroke of luck, he was parked in front of a 1950s classic ranch on Auburn Street, where Ron Rumble was sitting on the porch.
There's a secret in the Motor Speedway Museum's basement. They're letting people in on it.
It’s not much to see at first.
Shadows line the garage-like room. It’s an eerie feeling after riding a fairly compact elevator to the bottom floor of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
When the fluorescents come on, any eye would be magnetized to the beloved, fiery red 1964 Ferrari 250LM parked behind a crisp, silver 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 with that famous three-point emblem adorned on the hood.
'Indy Anna' follows in her mother's footsteps to help fans reach the Indy 500 stands
Anna Allen's favorite month of the year is the one in which she works the hardest.
It's the month she gets excited for when she sees the multicolor flags hoisted around the track. The one that makes her two-minute drive home much longer. It's the time of the year that shakes her office — literally.
It's all for the day she always hopes will be 70 degrees and sunny.
Rock 'n' roll, beer and pancakes at Charlie Brown's during Indy 500
A mile south of the entrance to the racing capital of the world is Charlie Brown's Pancake & Steakhouse.
A place where the waiters call you “hun” and the guy seated next to you knows what the guy walking in will order before he sits down.
A place where rock 'n' roll reverberates from the speakers, pancake batter sizzles on the grill and motorsports paraphernalia covers every wall from floor to ceiling.
This father-son duo watches the 'pageantry' of Indy 500 as fans and 'yellow shirts'
Decades ago, before he was entrusted with protecting thousands of people at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Dan Hagist was a typical east-side teenager looking for a good time.
“When we were in high school, any chance we could get, we'd go out there,” Dan Hagist said.
His favorite story is about a rambunctious stunt caught on camera. When a high school friend went to watch an Indy 500 movie with his father, the opening scenes showed a rowdy crowd at the track’s first turn. They were throwing someone up in a blanket toss.
10-year-old girl champions her first 13-hour fast celebrating Ramadan
She was nervous the night before.
But by the touch of her mother’s hand, she woke up the next morning at 4:45 excited.
It was the second Friday of Ramadan: the day 10-year-old Sareena Kheiri would complete her first full day of fasting.
A mural garden, cultivated by neighbors, sprouted up in Broad Ripple
Deborah Jacobs planted seeds to start a mural garden.
Inspired by massive murals in San Francisco or Chicago, Jacobs set to spread color and fun. Over nearly three years, it’s grown.
Blooms and greenery popped up almost overnight along a white, gravel road in Broad Ripple. Nearly every house plays host to a mural.
Indy's hidden oasis rumored to have inspired a Humphrey Bogart film
Eight miles northeast of downtown is Brendonwood, a hidden oasis considered by some as Indianapolis’ best-kept secret.
Rain or shine, Brendonwood veteran groundskeepers Michael Copeland and Andrew Hast are there to maintain it.
Plowing, paving, mowing and trimming, they tend to the common grounds – roughly 90 of Brendonwood’s 350 acres – which includes roads, ditches, ravines, a tennis court, swimming pool and nine-hole golf course.
She's in charge. This teen is a boss at Ritter's Frozen Custard and in life
At Ritter’s Frozen Custard in mid-March, in the middle of the day, 18-year-old Sanai Mavindidze is whipping up sundaes, smoothies and Italian ice slushies for customers.
She's at the helm, surrounded by heaps of sweetness. Everything you’d need to fall deep into a full-fledged sugar coma. Hot fudge. Caramel. Whipped Cream. Oreos. And of course, their signature frozen custard.
Good enough that people will pay double to get it delivered through DoorDash.
Teen's life moves fast. How roller skating is helping him slow down
Terrence Hackett II shows off a pirouette-style move and falls on the hardwood floor at Skateland Roller Skating.
“We all fall,” he says nonchalantly, getting back up.
He used to be nervous about looking silly when trying new moves. But today, he’s fearless.
Life lessons in 3 moves for 6th grade girls volleyball players
A ball hits the floor, followed by fists raised and someone screaming, “no!”
Ten girls, ages 11-12, pause in frustration. And fear. The possibility of punishment awaits.
Team Indiana Thundercats head volleyball coach, Rebecca Murray, gives them two options: 20 tuck jumps (an upward bound, both knees to the chest), or redemption, another attempt at the practice drill under the condition that if the ball touches the floor again, before the 30-second timer stops, they’ll have 30 tuck jumps.
He went from sitting in the back of a cop car to now driving one just like it
Daniel Higgs likes his 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, a retired Indiana State Police car he purchased in May 2020 — a month after being released from prison for armed robbery.
It looks identical to a cop car: a spotlight near the driver’s sideview mirror; clear strobes in front; red and amber lights in the back; but, no blue lights anywhere, “because that’s illegal,” he said. The siren on it would be, too, if it wasn’t disconnected.
Behind the steering wheel, Higgs surveys the Indianapolis streets, looking to save people like his former self — those experiencing homelessness or addiction, those accused of crimes — humbly aware of the times he sat unwillingly in the back.
Central Library cafe serves 'community and coffee over capitalism'
Warm light shines through windows at the downtown Central Library creating a glow around the Double Cupped cafe.
For some, the baristas are angels or at least bring a little bit of joy on an otherwise bleak day.
At the counter, a library worker, a gaggle of giggling high school students and a woman carrying everything she owns in a large, white trash bag wait their turn.
In business and in life, they found ways to 'create something out of nothing'
Daniel Figueroa sits, head down with tremendous focus on resizing a ring at D&L Jewelry & Repair. A magnifying optivisor helps his eyes inspect the granular detail work. A ring mandrel and hammer allow him to chip away at the silver metal band.
Too gentle and the metal won’t move. Too strong and the ring will be ruined.
Across the hall, Laura Gutierrez stands behind a display counter, answering calls and greeting customers.
Dancers come to slay, gain confidence in Saucy Stiletto class
Dim the lights. Raise the music. Roll the body. Get loose.
Time to strut.
Platforms, knee-high boots, booties and daunting stilettos sashay across a scuffed floor. The controlled movements reflect in the DanceWorks Indy studio mirror, just south of Lockerbie Square.
The 'lavish' Black country club where Sammy Davis Jr. once partied
At Christ Church Apostolic on Grandview Drive, with one hand in his pocket, Pastor Sora Walker Jr. vacuumed the floors before heading to bible study.
For over 50 years he’s been coming here, but it wasn’t always to worship God.
Established in 1969, this was the grounds for Scenicview Country Club, a Black-owned country club – and premier destination for Indianapolis’ Black middle class – described by the Indianapolis Recorder as “lavish” and “luxurious.”
Music fills her days — and the Lord fills her music
Weekdays she plays to teach her students. Sundays she plays for the Lord. Thursdays Alice Lee-Hopkins plays for herself.
That’s when she sits and lets her fingers dance across 88 keys. The tunes always resonate from her piano of more than 50 years, a gift from her musical parents.
“Music fills up my day,” Alice said, a lifelong musician.
One man, one year, 5,000 pounds of trash cleanup along Eagle Creek Park
An hour after sunrise, one cold winter morning, Michael Brunette dragged a 40-gallon trash bag, half full, along the edges of Eagle Creek Reservoir.
He’s been coming here to hike, fish and canoe for 50 years.
On this day however, armed with green gloves, Muck Boots and a trash picker, he voluntarily removed litter, like he has been doing almost weekly since 2013; the year he retired and, the year when he witnessed so much litter in some areas “you could hardly walk” without stepping on trash, he said.
He survived a near-fatal accident, now he’s the king of his care center
Nicholas Behymer, the king at Autumn Leaves of Eastgate, is a man of few words, usually just two.
Ask him if he likes the Colts, he’ll say, “It’s fun.”
Rap music? “Oh yea.”
Beech Grove pizza shop is a place of liberation for LGBTQ community
There’s a pizza shop in Beech Grove where Sam Cooke plays on the kitchen radio, while above the door, a taped photo of shirtless David Hasselhoff watches over.
Daisy Gomez, a cook there, preps pizza prior to opening.
She has cotton-candy pink hair, powder blue eyes, two gauged ears and a nose ring. She’s in a heterosexual relationship but identifies as bisexual.
He's lasted in the bowling industry over 40 years, despite decades of decline
Inside of All Star Bowl, south of 10th Street, east of North Shortridge Road, a familiar sequence of sounds unravels: the distinctive thud of a three-holed urethane ball dropped to the floor, the boom before pins fall.
Mark Shoch, the bowling alley’s manager, has been listening to it for 52 years, ever since he grabbed his first bowling ball at the age of 6.
“I remember sitting down and rolling it two-handed,” Shoch said.
First she saved her mother's life. Now she's out to save her community
When Tiwuana Harris left Indianapolis and moved to Alabama in 1993, she never imagined coming back.
She had grown accustomed to year-round southern sunshine and didn’t want to return to cold, grey winters in Indiana.
But in 2005, after divorcing her husband, “The Lord said come back to Indianapolis.”
This Indianapolis man can't say no to helping. But he also doesn't want to.
Scott Splichal has trouble saying no.
He offers up that fact like it’s some sort of deficiency. But the ear-to-ear smile on his face as he explains his inability to turn down an opportunity to help shows his hand.
“I really believe in giving back because I've been so blessed,” he said. “Volunteerism is what keeps things going in the city of Indianapolis.”
Her daughter's autism diagnosis led this mom on a mission to help families
Just west of the railroad tracks cutting through West 71st Street, smiling children ran inside a building constructed in the 1800s.
Less than a year and a half ago it was vacant. Now, it’s the home of Autism Companion Services, run by Founder Jane Hornett.
She first “stumbled” into the location in July 2020.
At this tiny book share, the literature comes and goes but the love remains
When the residents of East Avalon Hills pass by the intersection of Hampstead Lane and Kingman Drive, they might not see the Little Free Library.
There are over 100,000 book-sharing boxes across the world. Though small and easy to miss, this one — named the Wayne Wright Memorial Library — is all but invisible to Jennifer Wright.
She built it on her yard with her father in spring 2020 and named it after her husband, Wayne Wright, who died on May 19, 2018, the day after their five-year wedding anniversary.
They met in 1964. 57 years later they biked in their 50th state together
From the dining room table, where bright yellow chrysanthemums absorb sunlight coming in over Indian Lake, Thomas Crouch sat looking at a family portrait from 1983, “the year it all began.”
Not the year they first met on a blind date as students at IU in 1964; nor the time they got married eight months later, 57 years ago.
No, in 1983, Thomas and his wife, Marjorie Crouch, took a cross-country bike trip from Oregon to Delaware with their 11-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter – a memory protected by the picture frame Thomas held in his hands.
The artist hoping to turn motorsports history into fine art
On the east side of South Franklin Road, a paved driveway leads past a field of grazing horses up to a barn.
Most mornings, Gary Dausch walks a few miles for exercise, has breakfast and heads inside.
He positions himself in front of a canvas, grabs his tools and begins to “lose track of time,” painting life-like images of motorsports’ cars and drivers in excruciating detail.
Century-old Slovenian social club struggles to survive
In Haughville, less than two miles from IUPUI, there's an old, red brick building with "Slovenian National Home" etched into stone above the front door.
It is the headquarters of the Slovenian National Home Association, a private social club established in 1918.
Past the rusty chain-link fence and broken window, there’s a private entrance where three men gathered inside: Phil Lambert, president; Rok Cerne, vice president; and Charley Turk, treasurer.
When this Hoosier died, he left behind thousands of items up for auction
A few miles east of Interstate 74, between the cornfields, a maroon 1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster gathers dust in a garage on the south side of East Thompson Road.
Beth Wheeler, 52, is the car’s owner. She lives in the home adjacent to the garage, directly across the street from the house where she grew up.
There, on the other side of East Thompson Road, lies two 1964 Ford Thunderbirds, dozens of doorknobs, hundreds of caulking tubes, thousands of tools and a barn so filled with “stuff” you can’t walk more than two feet into it.
The love story behind Smokin' Barrel Barbeque
East on Brookville Road, smells of burning oak and hickory spilled from two large barbecue pits nearby.
Beyond the clouds of smoke carrying the aroma, on the north side of the road lies Smokin’ Barrel Barbeque.
Mike McFarland, the pitmaster, chopped up brisket inside. Cassandra McFarland, his wife, called out the ticket orders.
An Indianapolis ice cream shop on the far east side where dreams come true
Behind the counter at Delicias Monarca, a traditional Mexican ice cream shop on the far east side of Indianapolis, Emilia Gonzales serves homemade ice cream with a smile.
She is the shop's proud, unofficial owner, something she could have only dreamed of 20 years ago.
In 1999, Gonzales boarded a bus in Michoacán, Mexico, with her mother and headed toward the border.
That old bus at 59th and Michigan will move in hyperspeed soon
The old school bus has been parked at 59th and Michigan for about three months, but Jeff Piper feels like it's been frozen in place for years.
His dream is turning the bus into a mobile grocery store, staffing it with fellow disabled veterans and serving Indianapolis residents getting SNAP benefits in neighborhoods that need it most.
But that dream stalled when he lost his wife, Barbara, in 2018.
The nonprofit encouraging Indy's youth to face their fears through adventures
Located between the large industrial and commercial complexes spread across Pike 100 is the nonprofit Camptown.
Inside, there are over 2,000 square feet of open-play area, 1,200 square feet of indoor bouldering space and four full-time staff members, including executive director Brent Freeman.
For 30 years, Camptown has been “leading youth to a better path” – their slogan – which can be interpreted figuratively as well as literally.
Tippy the Chihuahua disappeared 3 months ago. His owner won't give up.
It was an hour past midnight on a cold evening in late October. Whistling, and yelling gently, Eric Worthington drove through his neighborhood on South Arlington Avenue.
He was looking for his pet Chihuahua, Tippy, like he does most nights since he’s gone missing in July.
Worthington recalls Tippy with tears in his eyes. Tippy’s absence reminds him of the loss of his 17-year-old daughter, who died in a car accident in 2009, something he still deals with “every day.”
The small, unmarked cemetery causing chills and confusion to residents nearby
A small, unmarked cemetery rests under a 160-year-old oak tree on the south side of West Mills Road, where molding tombstones bear the names of lost loved ones.
To many residents living across the street, its existence remains a mystery.
Jared Hewitt, who occasionally gets the “chills” when he drives by, thinks it might be a historical landmark.
This west side flower garden brings 'too much' joy to its owner
For Edubiges Esquivel, the changing autumn leaves are a sad reminder.
The flower garden in her yard will soon be gone. No more roses. No more marigolds.
Falling sunflower petals send the monarch butterflies that stop by south to Mexico, where she first learned to garden from her father, a farmer, many years ago.
He put $15,000 of his savings into a new business, then the pandemic hit
Tommy Dotson walked into the building on the corner of West Berwyn Street and Holt Road in 2009, looking for a job to cut hair.
He walked out with rejection and a “dream."
Now, a sign reading T.E.D’Z Barbershop hangs over the entry of that building. It belongs to Dotson. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2022/06/27/indystars-317-project-stories-all-indianapolis-neighborhoods/7704062001/ | 2022-06-27T15:56:07 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2022/06/27/indystars-317-project-stories-all-indianapolis-neighborhoods/7704062001/ |
Not everyone can carry a firearm starting July 1 in Indiana. Here's what remains illegal
Just because the handgun permit requirement has gone away doesn't mean July 1 will open the gates to a firearm free-for-all.
People barred from possessing a handgun under the old law are still barred under the new law.
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Here's who is not allowed to have a handgun, and can be criminally prosecuted in Indiana for carrying one:
- A person convicted of a felony at the state or federal level.
- A person with a pending felony case.
- A person who has fled a state to evade criminal charges or testifying at a criminal trial.
- Any person who is not lawfully present in the U.S.
- A person who has been convicted of domestic violence, domestic battery or criminal stalking.
- A person restrained by a protective order.
- A person who has been found dangerous during a "red flag" gun removal proceeding, adjudicated as a "mental defective" under Indiana law or committed to a mental institution.
- A person who has been dishonorably discharged from military service or the National Guard.
- A person who renounces their U.S. citizenship.
- A person who is under the age of 18.
Anyone who fits the above categories and is found in possession of a handgun faces a minimum charge of unlawful carrying of a handgun — a misdemeanor that carries a maximum penalty of 365 days in prison.
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The crime is elevated to a felony if the person has past felony or domestic violence convictions, or carries the handgun on or near school property. That crime can be punished by up to six years imprisonment.
Call IndyStar courts reporter Johnny Magdaleno at 317-273-3188 or email him at jmagdaleno@indystar.com. Follow him on Twitter @IndyStarJohnny | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/marion-county/2022/06/27/permitless-constitutional-carry-indiana-heres-who-cant-have-gun/7724724001/ | 2022-06-27T15:56:13 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/marion-county/2022/06/27/permitless-constitutional-carry-indiana-heres-who-cant-have-gun/7724724001/ |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Suzan Mrzena is 70 years old. She's been a women's rights activist for most of her life.
"I began putting fliers on car windshields 50 years ago, asking for us to have health care rights that included abortion," Mrzena said.
On June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that there is no constitutional right to an abortion in the United States. For someone who's been in activism for as long as she has, Mrzena said the news was devastating.
"To have that right yanked away from us is just so wrong. It's a health care choice. It's just that simple," she said.
The news brought Mrzena and dozens of other community members out to Des Moines City Hall on June 26th, where they called for action to protect abortion rights in Iowa.
Speakers at the We Won't Go Back rally, which was organized by My Body, My Voice, My Vote, called on Iowans to bring their frustrations to the ballot box by voting for elected officials who would protect the right to an abortion.
According to Pew Research, 52% of Iowa adults believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases; 46% say the opposite.
Activists said they are getting ready for the long haul with the upcoming November elections being a major focus.
"Protest again, rally again, we know the only way we're going to change this is by talking about it, and getting people to vote," Mrzena said. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/abortion-rights-activists-protest-des-moines-november-scotus-roe-wade-decision/524-0714c053-6dca-416b-b8f8-6a66faefd09b | 2022-06-27T16:04:42 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/abortion-rights-activists-protest-des-moines-november-scotus-roe-wade-decision/524-0714c053-6dca-416b-b8f8-6a66faefd09b |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Broadlawns Medical Center is now tackling issues of diversity, equity and inclusion head-on, with its first DEI officer guiding the hospital starting in June.
Renee Hardman, the chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, said this position is one she's excited about having.
"My role is to work with the executive team and the CEO of this organization, Dr. Anthony Coleman, and help to really dive deeply into ways that we can make an impact," Hardman said.
Since Hardman joined the Broadlawns team, she has been trying to meet as many coworkers as possible in order to foster a comfortable, inclusive work environment.
Hardman said some of her goals in her new position is to increase diversity within the staff as well as elevating current employees to positions they haven't had before.
According to an email from Human Resources Director Lindsay Fett, 73% of the hospital staff identifies and White/Caucasian, while 27% of people identify as people of color.
For Hardman, having the staff diversity mirror the population they serve is important.
"We are a place where folks of color can work here, and not just at lower levels but even at executive level suites," Hardman said.
Hardman also said one of the most important aspects of her new role is to help improve the healthcare underserved populations receive.
"We want to focus on making sure that these individuals, as important as they are in our community, have equal access with limited barriers to helping them overcome some of their health challenges," Hardman said.
The CEO and president of Broadlawns Anthony Coleman said having a DEI officer is important to their medical center, especially as their it grows.
"We can make sure that our services match the needs of the community, have some culturally sensitive, compassionate services," Coleman said.
As Hardman grows with this role, she said the key to success will be to "listen, learn and lead." | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/broadlawns-medical-center-dei-chief-renee-hardman-diversity-inclusion-equity-healthcare-iowa/524-b62c49bd-6fa8-4696-a4ba-e8219e0e74f8 | 2022-06-27T16:04:48 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/broadlawns-medical-center-dei-chief-renee-hardman-diversity-inclusion-equity-healthcare-iowa/524-b62c49bd-6fa8-4696-a4ba-e8219e0e74f8 |
Kidnapping call leads to officer-involved shooting in Bossier Parish
A kidnapping led to an officer-involved shooting in Bossier Parish Sunday evening.
The victim told deputies that he was kidnapped at gunpoint by Marcus Thomas and was then released shortly after on Oilfield Road.
Thomas was located driving down the road and deputies began a chase which led them back to the victim's residence.
Thomas then jumped out of the vehicle and began running around the victim's home with a handgun.
Deputies came face to face with Thomas who was shot twice, once in the hand and once in the leg. Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office said that Thomas had a gun in his hand when the deputy shot him.
Thomas was taken to Ochsner LSU Health with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/06/26/kidnapping-call-leads-officer-involved-shooting-bossier-parish/7743520001/ | 2022-06-27T16:05:26 | 1 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/06/26/kidnapping-call-leads-officer-involved-shooting-bossier-parish/7743520001/ |
Road rage incident at Brookshire's in Shreveport. Here's what you need to know
Shreveport Police Department has released the names of the individuals involved in Saturday's road rage incident at Brookshire's on Line Avenue.
On June 25, Shreveport Police Department were called to the 5800 block of Line Avenue just before 1:45 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located Donald Gonsoulin in his vehicle with a gunshot wound.
Gonsoulin was transported by Shreveport Fire Department to Ochsner LSU Health with non-life-threatening injuries.
Through the initial investigation, officers discovered that Harry Dubin was responsible for the shooting. Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and discovered that the shooting was a result of road rage.
Reportedly Gonsoulin exited his vehicle and charged at Dubin's vehicle at a red light on Line Avenue. The two individuals then pulled into Brookshire's parking lot where Gonsoulin confronted Dubin for a second time and allegedly attempted to get inside the vehicle.
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Dubin then allegedly shot Gonsoulin once. The victim then returned to his vehicle and attempted to leave but was forced to stop in front of the grocery store.
Shreveport Police Department said that no arrests have been made at this time, as currently, this is considered an act of self defense.
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/06/27/road-rage-incident-brookshires-shreveport-heres-what-you-need-know/7745697001/ | 2022-06-27T16:05:32 | 0 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/06/27/road-rage-incident-brookshires-shreveport-heres-what-you-need-know/7745697001/ |
ROCKMART, Ga. — Three children are now dead. And their own mother is charged with murder.
On Sunday, their father sat down with 11Alive’s Tracey Amick-Peer and asked for forgiveness for their mother.
“I want people to know that Ricky Brister is a Christian and he loves his wife,” Brister said, just two days after an unimaginable tragedy struck his family.
He says his wife, Darlene, was dealing with mental health issues when it happened.
“I know it was a mental health situation. We were trying to get help,” he said.
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The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office responded to their house on Woodwind Drive in Rockmart on Friday night after getting a call that someone was trying to stab people inside their home while it was on fire.
Two children died at the home and a third died at the hospital on Saturday. His wife, Darlene, is charged with murder.
“There is no hate toward her. I’m definitely, definitely hurt by what she did, but I still have to move forward,” Brister said.
He says he doesn’t know what will happen with them as a couple.
“Do you forgive your wife?” Amick-Peer asked.
“She was forgiven already, she was already forgiven,” Brister replied. "He hopes the rest of the world could also show her forgiveness. I want people to love people like Christ loved the Church and forgive them, have an open heart and compassion.”
And if he could say one thing to her?
“If I could talk to her, I’d want her to know I still love her, I’d like for her to know - I’d like for her to get the help she needs,” Brister added.
He says now he is living for the children he has left.
“That’s my goal -- to focus on them and loving them like they’re supposed to be loved,” Brister said.
There is an online fundraiser set up to help with funeral expenses, new clothing and finding a place to live. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/paulding-fire-3-kids-dead-mother-charged-murder/85-d9790095-15ba-4d78-9737-f90096fdaf9a | 2022-06-27T16:09:09 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/paulding-fire-3-kids-dead-mother-charged-murder/85-d9790095-15ba-4d78-9737-f90096fdaf9a |
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – For the first time in 10 years, Disney Cruise Line is preparing for the christening ceremony of its newest ship, the Disney Wish.
Setting sail on July 14, the Disney Wish is the fifth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, joining the Disney Magic, the Disney Wonder, the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy.
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During the ceremony on Wednesday, several special guests will be in attendance to officially commemorate the innovative new ship. Disney also plans to share with its guests a first look at some of the characters and new experiences onboard, including the AquaMouse, the first-ever Disney attraction at sea, dining adventures themed to “Frozen” and Marvel, an immersive Star Wars lounge and a real-life wonderland for kids at Disney’s Oceaneer Club.
Last week, Disney Cruise Line announced that all Make-A-Wish children, including past, present and future wish recipients, will be honored as godchildren of the Disney Wish. During the Disney Wish christening ceremony, Make-A-Wish children will recite the blessing for the newest ship, evoking the spirit of optimism for which The Walt Disney Company is known.
Disney plans to stream the christening event Wednesday on its blog, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Tiktok beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
See details about the Disney Wish below.
Onboard the ship, guests will be able to explore Disney’s immersive worlds including Frozen, Star Wars, Marvel Superheroes and of course, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their pals.
“The Disney Wish features a brand new design concept inspired by the theme of enchantment. Enchantment has been at the at the core of Disney films from the very beginning, but as a design motif this approach is so unique and it really provides us the perfect platform to infuse storytelling into every aspect of the design, and give the Disney Wish a completely new look, unlike anything else at sea,” said Laura Cabo, creative executive with Walt Disney Imagineering.
When guests first step onboard they will enter the Grand Hall. This fairy-tale inspired, three story atrium is being described as a Disney castle on the high seas. At the heart of this room is the story of Cinderella. A bronze statue of the classic Disney character will live in this space alongside pumpkin coach stained glass and a beautiful fairy godmother inspired chandelier.
At approximately 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 guest staterooms, the ship will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. The Disney Wish will also be powered by liquified natural gas, or LNG, one of the cleanest-burning fuels available.
On the upper deck of the Disney Wish will feature Disney’s first attraction at sea, the AquaMouse.
The ride will span 760 feet around the upper deck.
“You see a ride on the AquaMouse will take you into the animated world of the Mickey Mouse shorts with an original story called ‘Scuba Scramble.’ Mickey and Minnie have started their very own excursion company and they want you to be among their first guests on an exciting adventure into Mermaid Lagoon,” Danny Handke, Senior Creative Director with Walt Disney Imagineering said.
The upper deck of the ship is also designed with families in mind, with plenty of space to relax. Disney said there will be a special retreat for adults and an all-new Toy Story splash zone.
For children and young teens, the Disney Wish has a number of activities planned, including a completely reimagined Disney’s Oceaneer Club that will have a secret entrance directly from the Grand Hall, the Marvel Superhero Academy; where young recruits will train alongside some of their favorite superheroes, all-new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a Disney Imagineering lab, Fairytale Hall; where guests can meet some of their favorite princesses and the Star Wars: Cargo Bay.
The Disney Wish will also have three all-new hangout space for kids 11 to 14 and even a “Small World” nursery for toddlers, ages 6 months to 3 years.
In terms of entertainment, the Disney Wish will have a number of reimagined Broadway style shows for families to enjoy including Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, Disney Seas the Adventure and a one-of-a-kind theatrical adaptation of the beloved 1989 Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid.
“The creative minds at Disney Cruise Line have joined forces with a team of top Broadway talent to develop an all-new stage adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” exclusively for the Disney Wish,” Disney Cruise Leaders said in a blog post. “Throughout the show, playful scenic designs and state-of-the-art video projections will transform the Walt Disney Theatre into a 360-degree undersea environment.”
Disney Cruise Line is also rolling out three brand new entertainment concepts, including the Grand Hall stage. Disney said the venues will offer even more ways for families to play together and connect.
The Disney Wish will offer new family dining experiences including Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure, Worlds of Marvel and 1923.
- Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure is Disney’s first Frozen-themed theatrical dining experience that will bring the world of Arendelle to life through immersive live entertainment — featuring fan-favorite characters like Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf — and world-class cuisine infused with Nordic influences.
- Worlds of Marvel is the first-ever Marvel cinematic dining adventure, where you’ll play an interactive role in an action-packed Avengers mission that unfolds around you, complete with a worldly menu inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- 1923, named for the year The Walt Disney Company was founded, is an elegant celebration of the company’s legacy, paying homage to the golden age of animation and offering a tasteful tribute to its Californian heritage with dishes inspired by the state’s unique fusion of cultural flavors.
For adults, the Disney Wish will have a number of new offerings including an all-new Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge.
Adults will also be able to visit other classy dining experiences inspired by the hit Disney film Beauty and the Beast. The dining experiences are called The Rose, Palo steakhouse and a dining area called Enchanté.
“We are drawing inspiration from our favorite Disney stories to create sophisticated spaces, just for adults. In fact, we’re developing several adult-exclusive dining experiences, inspired by Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” Rawlins said.
Adults may also want to check out the Senses Spa, the Untangled Salon or Hook’s Barbery.
Disney officials said staterooms onboard the ship will have an “enchanting new look that is brought to life through beautiful custom artwork and elegant details inspired by some of our favorite Disney characters and stories, such as Cinderella.”
Staterooms will also offer amazing ocean views, plenty of storage options, upscale amenities and great features for families.
The Disney Wish will also be the first ship to offer two-story royal suites.
The ship will also be the first to offer the Wish Tower Suite, a first-of-its-kind accommodation set high in the forward funnel of the Disney Wish. The 1,966-square-foot penthouse in the sky will be the companies most unique Disney Cruise Line accommodation yet, and it’s the crown jewel of a truly jaw-dropping array of staterooms and suites aboard the Disney Wish.
Every storybook-inspired stateroom on this ship will be a luxurious, peaceful retreat designed with ample room for families, plenty of storage and upscale amenities.
The Disney Wish will sail its maiden voyage a five-night cruise to Nassau, the Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay on July 14, 2022 from Port Canaveral.
Click here to learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/27/christening-ceremony-set-for-disney-wish-cruise-ship/ | 2022-06-27T16:09:43 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/27/christening-ceremony-set-for-disney-wish-cruise-ship/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – A man was arrested Friday at Orlando International Airport on allegations that he molested a teen girl on a flight from Los Angeles, according to U.S. Marshals.
Authorities said Brian Durning, 51, claimed he had taken an Ambien after having a glass of wine on the flight and did not remember anything that happened.
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The victim told investigators she was sitting in the middle seat next to Durning, who coughed and sneezed on her before touching the back of her neck and tried to put his arms around the girl, records show.
The victim said the man then started touching her, according to Marshals. A woman sitting next to the victim said she was asleep, but, when she woke up, she claimed she saw the Durning quickly pull his hand away from the victim, investigators said.
The witness said the victim was shaking and crying so she offered to switch seats with her, records show. The witness told Durning to leave the girl alone. Durning then attempted to grope the witness, investigators said.
The witness called for the victim’s mother, who said she saw Durning’s pants unzipped, records show. The flight crew then moved Durning to another seat for the remainder of the flight, marshals said.
Durning faces a federal charge of sexual contact with a minor. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/27/man-arrested-at-airport-accused-of-touching-girl-on-flight-to-orlando/ | 2022-06-27T16:09:50 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/27/man-arrested-at-airport-accused-of-touching-girl-on-flight-to-orlando/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orange County man convicted of murder was resentenced to life in prison, years after a change to state law impacted many death penalty cases.
David Frances was initially sentenced to death for the murders of a teen and her aunt in 2000.
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According to the Orlando Sentinel, Jo Anna Charles and Helena Mills, the girl’s aunt, were strangled with an electrical cord in their condo by Frances and his younger brother, Elvis Frances.
David Frances’ sentence was reduced to life in prison in 2017 because the jury’s decision to recommend the death penalty was not unanimous. Florida passed a law in 2017 requiring a unanimous verdict for death penalty recommendations, with a life sentence as the alternative.
The case was one of dozens taken away from former State Attorney Aramis Ayala by then Gov. Rick Scott after she announced she would not seek the death penalty in any case. Scott said Ayala’s refusal to seek capital punishment “sends an unacceptable message that she is not interested in considering every available option in the fight for justice.” | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/27/orange-county-man-who-strangled-teen-woman-resentenced-to-life-in-prison/ | 2022-06-27T16:09:56 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/27/orange-county-man-who-strangled-teen-woman-resentenced-to-life-in-prison/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando restaurant known for serving elevated comfort food has closed its doors after two years in business, but the owners are promising to open a new concept sometime in the near future.
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Mason Jar Provisions, 805 E. Washington St., held its last day of service in Orlando’s Thornton Park neighborhood, on Sunday, according to its website.
“Our last day is Sunday June 26th,” the website reads. “Keep eyes on your socials for a new concept opening soon!”
The business, which opened in June 2020, offered a little more information on its Facebook page.
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“We’ve loved cooking for y’all and will be back BIGGER & BETTER very soon,” a post reads.
The restaurant has not said where it will be setting up shop next or when it might open.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – As travel is ramping up for the Fourth of July holiday, staffing shortages are causing problems for some of the nation’s largest airlines.
According to FlightAware.com, 634 flights were canceled across the U.S. on Saturday and there were more than 730 cancellations on Sunday.
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Delta Airlines was hit hardest by the cancelations, which the company said happened because of weather and employee absences.
“Delta teams continue to safely manage through compounding factors affecting our operation this weekend, including higher-than-planned unscheduled absences in some of our work groups, weather, and air traffic control constraints,” a Delta Airlines spokesperson said. “Canceling a flight is always our last resort, and we sincerely apologize to our customers for any disruption to their travel plans.”
Nadine Constabile was flying Delta out of Orlando on Monday. She works for another airline and said the entire industry is suffering from staffing shortages.
“It affects a lot of people,” Constabile said. “If I don’t show up to work, you can’t get on the plane. That’s basically how it works.”
The cancelations come after Orlando International Airport officials said travel will be near pre-pandemic levels for the Fourth of July holiday.
“Near record traffic this Fourth of July is an early indicator that the summer of 2022 promises to be extremely busy at Orlando International,” said Kevin Thibault, chief executive officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. “A combination of new routes and new airlines will help fuel even more growth in the months to come.”
According to officials, 1.7 million passengers are expected to arrive and depart at Orlando International Airport, which is only 34,000 short of the 2019 record.
The busiest day for the holiday travel period is expected to be July 2 with an estimated 145,900 passengers, officials said.
Anyone flying out of Orlando is urged to arrive at least two hours before their scheduled flight and check with their airline before traveling to the airport. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/27/travel-canceled-flights-ramp-up-ahead-of-july-4-weekend-at-orlando-airport/ | 2022-06-27T16:10:09 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/27/travel-canceled-flights-ramp-up-ahead-of-july-4-weekend-at-orlando-airport/ |
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A campaign sign for Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin became the target of an anti-Semitic vandal over the weekend who sprayed hateful messages on the Long Island lawn sign.
The sign identifying the New York candidate and date of the primary election was covered by graffiti of a swastika and the number 178. The latter is a reference to the California penal code for murder, Zeldin's campaign told the NY Post.
"In the US, we settle our scores at the ballot box, & this type of raw hate must never have any home in NY or the US," Zeldin posted to Twitter with the damaged sign on Sunday.
Police in Suffolk County confirmed a report had been filed after a motorist discovered the vandalism Sunday morning in Huntington Station.
"I'm thankful for the Suffolk County PD as they work to identify the perpetrators," the tweet continued.
The hateful graffiti incident comes two days before the primary where Zeldin hopes to be victorious over GOP candidates Andrew Giuliani, Rob Astorino and Harry Wilson.
A recent poll found Zeldin and Giuliani in almost a dead heat, but nearly a third of the Republican voters said they were still undecided, suggesting the race remains well up for grabs. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/lee-zeldin-campaign-sign-targeted-by-anti-semitic-vandal/3750981/ | 2022-06-27T16:23:42 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/lee-zeldin-campaign-sign-targeted-by-anti-semitic-vandal/3750981/ |
FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. — The swimming pool in a Franklin County state park is closed for the season due to a staffing shortage and delays in its painting and rehabilitation.
Caledonia State Park, located in Fayetteville, Franklin County, said Monday on Facebook that its pool will not be opening this summer.
The park hopes to open the pool again in 2023, the Facebook post said.
Park officials said the maintenance project, which is intended to bring the pool up to the standards of the 14 other pools in the Pennsylvania state park system and to keep its patrons safe, is taking much longer to complete than previously planned.
The park, like other state parks in Pennsylvania, often struggles to find a sufficient number of lifeguards, officials added.
Caledonia State Park is located at the intersection of Routes 30 and 233, and covers portions of Franklin and Adams counties.
The park covers 1,125 acres and is part of the Appalachian Trail. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/caledonia-state-park-swimming-pool-closed-for-2022/521-0f43d49e-3178-4a04-bb63-fa72eb83b454 | 2022-06-27T16:26:17 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/caledonia-state-park-swimming-pool-closed-for-2022/521-0f43d49e-3178-4a04-bb63-fa72eb83b454 |
LANCASTER, Pa. — The City of Lancaster is seeking proposals from not-for-profit-companies, real estate developers, and other community partners interested in increasing the number and quality of affordable housing units within the City of Lancaster using American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Sealed proposals will be accepted via the Pennsylvania Electronic Document and Bid Management website, www.pennbid.net, through 11 a.m. on Aug. 22, the city said in a press release.
Last year, the City of Lancaster received $39.5 million in ARPA funding. In September 2021, a public engagement process regarding the use of ARPA funds was launched, and the public identified affordable housing as their top priority.
The Lancaster City Council voted last December to authorize the allocation of $5 million from the City’s allotment of ARPA funds to address affordable housing needs in the city.
"The City of Lancaster faces a housing cost burden driven by a shortage in housing supply and the prevalence of families facing wage stagnation or low-wage jobs as the cost of living continues to rise, a dynamic facing many communities nationally," city officials said in a press release. "Approximately one-third of households are housing cost burdened, a condition that has become more precarious because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Further, the City’s housing stock does not align with current household compositions in that most homes are single family, multi-bedroom dwellings while most households are composed of just one or two people.
"It is the intention of the City of Lancaster to increase the supply, quality, and diversity of housing in the city with an emphasis on increasing and improving affordable housing for both rent and purchase.
"Housing studies and planning show a need for a minimum of 300 additional affordable housing units and rehabilitation of a minimum of 1,000 existing affordable housing units within the city over the next five years."
For all awarding and management of grants, the City of Lancaster follows a strict conflict of interest policy that is publicly available on its website. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/lancaster-arpa-funds-for-affordable-housing-units/521-4d2fe78d-6fad-4f97-9542-9cf1aec79b9a | 2022-06-27T16:26:23 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/lancaster-arpa-funds-for-affordable-housing-units/521-4d2fe78d-6fad-4f97-9542-9cf1aec79b9a |
The drug take-back box at the Casper Police Department is temporarily closed, but residents have a few other options for disposing of medication.
Police said in a statement Wednesday that Wyoming Medical Center, the department’s partner for the take-back program, “is pausing part of its drug take back operations” for the time being.
It’s unclear why the program has been paused or how long the closure will last. A spokesperson for the Casper Police Department did not respond to requests for comment Thursday.
WMC spokesperson Mandy Cepeda said in an email that the hospital used to incinerate medical waste on-site at the police department, but are now shipping it to a third-party “and may not be able to take on the police department’s waste materials.”
Resident Bob Dundas said his wife tried to dispose of some old medication at the police department earlier this week, but found the box locked.
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“It’s such a great service,” Dundas said. “It’s a benefit to the community to have a safe way to get rid of our old prescriptions, or over the counter, or whatever they may be, instead of having them lay around your house where problems can occur.”
Properly disposing of medication means it doesn’t end up in the wrong hands and reduces the risk of accidental poisoning and abuse, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. That’s particularly important if you have young kids in the house.
It also keeps the drugs out of Wyoming’s waterways and landfills, reducing pollution. Most places that accept medications for disposal incinerate them.
Since 2007, the health department has run a medication donation program that accepts donations from around the state. Some drop-off locations are listed below, as well as an address where you can mail medication if you aren’t near any of them. If you work in a doctor’s office or pharmacy in Wyoming, you can also apply to have your office become a drop-off site by emailing wdh-rxdonationinfo@wyo.gov.
The department can re-dispense unopened medication that isn’t close to expiring, in a program that serves lower-income and unhoused people in the state. It covers people making less than 200% of the federal poverty line — $27,180 for one person, $36,620 for a two-person household and so on.
To apply to receive medication through the program, you can fill out a form on the health department’s website.
According to the department, more than 88,000 pounds of medications and medical supplies have been processed for redistribution since July 2008. More than 150,000 prescriptions, worth a total of over $25 million, have reportedly been filled through the program since it began in 2007.
Casper-area medication disposal sites:
Walmart
Pharmacies at both Casper Walmarts accept old medication for disposal. Just take your meds to the counter and they will handle it — unopened pills can be donated to Healthcare for the Homeless, and opened or expired meds will be disposed of.
Community Health Centers of Central Wyoming
The community health center on Blackmore Road can accept unopened medication that’s six months or more from expiring. Donations can be dropped off at the pharmacy between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The clinic works with the department of health to contribute to its donation and re-dispensal program.
Glenrock Police Department
Glenrock police have a disposal box in their lobby on Third Street, which is open 24/7. It cannot accept liquid medication or other forms including patches, but can take any pills, opened or unopened, for disposal.
Other Wyoming sites
You can use tools on the health department and DEA’s website to find disposal and donation locations around the state. You can also text your county name to (307) 370-2086 to get a list of nearby locations. Some may be out-of-date, so call ahead to make sure they can accept what you’re looking to get rid of.
If you’re too far from a donation site, you can mail medications to the health department, ℅ Wyoming Medication Donation Program, 401 Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002.
The DEA also regularly holds drug take-back events around the country. The next one will likely take place in October.
Home disposal
Though it’s the “least preferred option,” the health department has DEA-approved guidelines for disposing of medication yourself (it’s still better than flushing it, or just tossing it in the trash unaltered). They recommend mixing pills with another “undesirable substance,” like cat litter or coffee grounds, in a disposable container before throwing it away. You should also remove or cover any personal information on prescription containers before getting rid of those.
At-home products like Deterra, DisposeRx or Rx Destroyer can also be used to deactivate medication before disposing. | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/casper-pds-drug-take-back-box-is-temporarily-closed-heres-where-you-can-take-old/article_25dcb8f8-f347-11ec-a481-239d68ab9bb0.html | 2022-06-27T16:34:42 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/casper-pds-drug-take-back-box-is-temporarily-closed-heres-where-you-can-take-old/article_25dcb8f8-f347-11ec-a481-239d68ab9bb0.html |
The Nicolaysen Museum will kick off a new summer event — dubbed “NIC Nites” — starting Thursday.
The free program will take place once a month, and include art activities, food and drink vendors, live music and movies.
Thursday’s installment evening will feature an art activity hosted by the Casper Artists’ Collective starting at 5:30 p.m.
Musician Justin Baxter will perform at 6:30 p.m., followed by a screening of “The Sandlot” at 7:45 p.m.
Players from the Casper Horseheads will also be stopping by for a meet-and-greet, according to the release.
The Hangry Dog and Skull Tree Brewing will provide food and drink.
NIC Nites is partially modeled off of the museum’s former summer concert series, “Wednesday Night Live,” according to the release. The museum also wants to get more use out of its backyard area.
Dates and major details for future events haven’t been announced yet. The museum does have a couple more movies picked out, though: it’s playing “Jumanji” in July, followed by “The Goonies” in August.
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The Nicolaysen is partnering with the Natrona County Library and Visit Casper for its July and August programs, respectively.
“We are excited to open up our backyard for these free community programs and new partnerships,” Nicolaysen executive director Andy Couch said in the release.
The new events follow the return of NIC Fest, the Nicolaysen’s summer arts festival. It was called off during 2020 and 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
This year’s festival, which took place June 10-12, was expected to draw some 15,000 visitors. It overlapped with two other major summer events: the College National Finals Rodeo competition and Casper Pride. | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/nicolaysen-launches-new-summer-event-series-featuring-art-music-and-movies/article_c6ea9b96-f407-11ec-9a53-e7977100c248.html | 2022-06-27T16:34:49 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/nicolaysen-launches-new-summer-event-series-featuring-art-music-and-movies/article_c6ea9b96-f407-11ec-9a53-e7977100c248.html |
CINCINNATI — Kroger is one of nearly two-dozen major U.S. companies adjusting its health care coverage after Friday’s SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Kroger operates 2,750 retail stores. More than 300 of those stores are located in Ohio, and Kentucky, where abortion is now either banned or mostly banned.
Late last week, Kroger announced it will help employees pay for out-of-state travel if they need an abortion.
“At The Kroger Family of Companies, we strive to ensure our associates have access to a wide variety of benefits that provide value in their lives today and in the future. We invest in the whole person with a comprehensive benefits package that includes quality, affordable health care and travel benefits up to $4,000 to facilitate access to quality care for several categories of medical treatments and a full range of reproductive health care services, including abortion and fertility treatments, for company-plan participants,” a Kroger spokesperson said in a statement.
Here’s a list of companies that are offering employees out-of-state abortion assistance according to CNN Business:
- Microsoft
- Apple
- Meta (Facebook)
- Yelp
- Disney
- Uber
- Netflix
- Bumble
- Match Group
- Box.com
- Levi Strauss
- Comcast-NBC Universal
- Warner Bros Discovery
- Condé Nast
- JPMorgan Chase
- Nike
- Starbucks
- Dicks Sporting Goods
- Alaska Airlines
- Goldman Sachs
- Zillow
Additional Background
In a 6-3 decision, SCOTUS sided with the conservatives in the Mississippi case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is the sole abortion provider in Mississippi, who sued Thomas Dobbs, the state’s chief health officer. The clinic sued in 2020 after legislation passed that would prohibit abortions after 15 weeks, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
The ruling wasn’t a shock to many because someone leaked a SCOTUS draft opinion in May that suggested the judges on the high court would overturn it.
About the Author | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/kroger-to-offer-up-to-4000-of-out-of-state-travel-costs-for-employees-seeking-abortion/LXYYNFMAKNDQTFG6DRMOBBSSSI/ | 2022-06-27T16:41:19 | 1 | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/kroger-to-offer-up-to-4000-of-out-of-state-travel-costs-for-employees-seeking-abortion/LXYYNFMAKNDQTFG6DRMOBBSSSI/ |
GE Aviation has named a new chief executive.
H. Lawrence Culp Jr. has been named CEO effective immediately, in addition to his current role as chairman and CEO of Boston-based GE.
John Slattery, current president and CEO of Evendale-based GE Aviation, has been named executive vice president and chief commercial officer of the business.
The company also announced that Russell Stokes, current senior vice president, GE and president and CEO, GE Aviation Services, has been named president and CEO, Commercial Engines and Services with expanded operational responsibility for GE Aviation’s largest segment, the company said in a release Monday.
Further, Rahul Ghai, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Otis Worldwide Corp. has been named CFO of GE Aviation as Shane Wright, currently CFO and chief operating officer of GE Aviation, prepares to retire after 34 years of service to GE.
Slattery, Stokes and Ghai will report to Culp.
The leadership shakeup comes after GE’s Nov. 9, 2021, announcement of its plan to separate century-old GE into three independent companies focused on the growth sectors of aviation, health care and energy.
“GE Aviation is an exceptional business in growing commercial and military sectors that is shaping the future of flight,” Culp said. “There is tremendous opportunity in aviation over the coming years, and the board and I decided it is the right time for me to take on this expanded role and work even more closely with the team to support our customers, meet the unprecedented demand ramp, and prepare for GE Aviation’s future as an independent public company.”
“It has been an honor leading GE Aviation over the last two years,” Slattery said. “I am excited to be part of a tremendous leadership team as we move closer to launching as a standalone business.”
GE Aviation has about 300 employees at the EPISCenter on the University of Dayton campus, and hundreds of additional employees in Vandalia. Before the pandemic, GE Aviation’s Unison division had about 800 employees across seven facilities within 10 square miles in Beavercreek. A Unison sales force also worked at The Greene, also in Beavercreek.
The Unison workforce is being consolidated into a new facility on Research Boulevard, in the Miami Valley Research Park.
About the Author | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/this-major-regional-manufacturer-just-named-a-new-ceo/RGX5MA6OCBBINJVBDO64KIOWDM/ | 2022-06-27T16:41:20 | 0 | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/this-major-regional-manufacturer-just-named-a-new-ceo/RGX5MA6OCBBINJVBDO64KIOWDM/ |
Knoxville Center for Reproductive Health cancels abortion appointments, referring clients
It was eerily quiet Monday morning outside the Knoxville Center for Reproductive Health, with just two anti-abortion protesters standing near the parking lot.
On Friday, the clinic announced it was canceling all its abortion appointments in the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
"Due to the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, we will be suspending all abortion services at Knoxville Center for Reproductive Health while we assess the continued legality of abortion in Tennessee," read a message on the center's website. "All abortion appointments will be canceled until further notice. If you received an abortion at KCRH prior to June 24, 2022, please attend your follow up appointment as scheduled. You can still reach a nurse if you are a recent patient."
The Center for Reproductive Health was the only clinic performing abortions in Knoxville after Planned Parenthood's facility on Cherry Street was destroyed by arson on New Year's Eve.
The clinic is still open for family planning services, a staff member said Monday. Anyone seeking an abortion is being referred to abortionfinder.org; that website is showing the nearest abortion clinic as a Planned Parenthood facility in Asheville, North Carolina.
North Carolina is one of the few states in the Southeast where abortion care is expected to remain legal. The state will likely be the nearest abortion provider for over 11 million women ages 15 to 49 in much of the Southeast now that Roe is overturned and states move to ban abortion.
Can you still get an abortion in Tennessee?
Abortion still is legal in Tennessee as of Monday. The overruling of Roe v. Wade triggered the state's complete ban on abortion, which will go into effect within 30 days.
But on Friday, state Attorney General Herbert Slatery said Tennessee does not want to wait 30 days, instead filing an emergency motion to allow the state to carry out a 2020 law banning abortion after six weeks. The law has been tangled in court proceedings since Gov. Bill Lee signed it two years ago.
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Planned Parenthood in Memphis said it was continuing to see patients and fulfill appointments Friday.
Ashley Coffield, the CEO and president of Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi, emphasized its clinics are still able to work with those who need an abortion, even if it's helping them travel out of state. | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/27/knoxville-clinic-suspends-abortions-after-supreme-court-decision/7745492001/ | 2022-06-27T16:42:44 | 0 | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/27/knoxville-clinic-suspends-abortions-after-supreme-court-decision/7745492001/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Many took advantage of Sunday’s weather at a market in the Riverside neighborhood.
There were 32 vendors on hand offering everything from soaps, paintings, and plants for Wichita’s Big Gay Market. The market was at the corner of 11th and Bitting.
The business owners are part of the LGBTQ community. One of the organizers hopes this is the catalyst for more events.
“I would like to bring it up to more the normal and the what is known in our community and just show everybody what we can do and create a more stable situation where throughout the whole year our business owners can be showcased,” said James Boyd, business owner and Big Gay Market organizer.
A similar event is scheduled for September. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/big-gay-market-a-hit-in-wichitas-riverside/ | 2022-06-27T16:43:16 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/big-gay-market-a-hit-in-wichitas-riverside/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichita-area residents are already hearing fireworks as the Fourth of July nears, and the nightly explosions will increase until the holiday ends. Sedgwick County wants to make sure there isn’t a corresponding explosion of calls to 911.
Each year, Sedgwick County has to remind people that 911 is for emergencies. The County wants people to use the Sedgwick County Emergency Communications’ non-emergency phone line for non-emergency complaints about noise, illegal fireworks, and parties.
The number is 316-290-1011.
The line is available Friday night through Monday night from 6 p.m. until 3 a.m.
Sedgwick County activates the non-emergency line during times of historically high 911 call volumes. It keeps the 911 line open for real emergencies and allows dispatchers to focus on the emergencies.
If someone calls 911 with a non-emergency nuisance complaint, the call will be transferred to the non-emergency line. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/fireworks-too-loud-illegal-this-is-the-number-to-call/ | 2022-06-27T16:43:22 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/fireworks-too-loud-illegal-this-is-the-number-to-call/ |
MULVANE, Kan. (KSNW) – A fire early Sunday morning was likely caused by a lightning strike.
It happened around 3:30 a.m. west of Mulvane and north of the Kansas Star Casino at 119th Street South and Broadway.
The home was more than 100 years old according to fire officials.
Fire crews from Mulvane, Sumner County Fire 9, Sedgwick County Fire District 1, and Derby Fire and Rescue all responded to battle the blaze.
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LAPORTE — A 51-year-old Lake Station man is back behind bars after allegedly taking off just days before his child molestation trial last month where he had been found guilty in his absence.
David Powers II was located in Tennessee, arrested and was extradited back to the LaPorte County Jail last week, county police said.
Powers was picked up Thursday and now faces a felony count of failure to appear, jail records show. He is being held without bond.
Police issued word they were searching for Powers after he allegedly failed to show up for his jury trial, which began May 9. He had shown up to court just a few days earlier for a pretrial conference, officials had said.
Three day into the trial, without any witnesses or evidence being presented by the defense, the jury returned to find Powers guilty on all four counts of child molesting, records show.
The two most serious counts each carry a potential sentence of 20 to 40 years behind bars, records show.
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LaPorte County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Alevizos issued an arrest warrant for Powers at the conclusion of the trial, records show.
The original criminal case against Powers began in February 2020 with an investigation that resulted later that month with his arrest on two Level 1 felony counts of child molesting and two counts of felony child molesting Level 4, police said.
He was released from jail on a cash bond in June 2020.
When Powers failed to show for his trial, the judge opted to continue in his absence.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Porter County Jail
Antoine Whiting
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 49
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2202362
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Terry Markwell
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 30
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202361
Charges: Possession hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
Gloria Maxon
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 50
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number: 2202368
Charges: Theft, felony
Trent Nicholas
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202371
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Ryan Malarik
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202357
Charges: OWI, felony
Gary Bolcerek
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 48
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number: 2202375
Charges: Burglary, felony
Stefan Colville
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 34
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202358
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jacob Henn
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 32
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2202359
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Haley Greco
Arrest date: June 9, 2022
Age: 30
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number: 2202350
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
Junice Busch
Arrest date: June 9, 2022
Age: 64
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2202352
Charges: Fraud, felony
DeVante White
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202345
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Timothy Szparaga
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 52
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202335
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Agustin Rios Guzman
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number: 2202346
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Henry Scaggs
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 26
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2202334
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Spencer Marsh
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2202337
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Carlos Castillo
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202336
Charges: OWI, felony
Ronald Epting
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 23
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202343
Charges: Possession legend drug, felony
Michael Swienconek
Arrest date: June 7, 2022
Age: 40
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number: 2202320
Charges: Theft, felony
Gregory Devetski
Arrest date: June 7, 2022
Age: 73
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2202324
Charges: OWI, felony
Jamey Goin
Arrest date: June 7, 2022
Age: 43
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202321
Charges: Theft, felony
Michael Miller
Arrest date: June 6, 2022
Age: 59
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202316
Charges: OWI, felony
Nicholas Cervantes
Arrest date: June 6, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2202318
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Josip Markovich
Arrest date: June 6, 2022
Age: 40
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202317
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Bianca Martin
Arrest date: June 6, 2022
Age: 26
Residence: Crete, IL
Booking Number: 2202315
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Kevin Zaragoza
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 43
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number: 2202314
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Travis Ridge
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202305
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Maurice Russell Jr.
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2202310
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jewel Summers
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202309
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Crystal Jenkins
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202308
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jacob Nimon
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202311
Charges: OWI, felony
Kenneth Clasen
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202307
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jacob Furlow
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202306
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Tyler King
Arrest date: June 15, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number: 2202437
Charges: OWI, felony
Daniel Brubaker
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 40
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202399
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Bryan Burke
Arrest date: June 14, 2022
Age: 36
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202420
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Patrick Navarro
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 49
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2202406
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Christina Creech
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 36
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202391
Charges: Theft, felony
Debra Veatch
Arrest date: June 15, 2022
Age: 68
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number: 2202438
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Rafael Rodriguez
Arrest date: June 14, 2022
Age: 58
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number: 2202419
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Rudolph Carrillo III
Arrest date: June 15, 2022
Age: 41
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202448
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
Isiaha Gonzalez
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202400
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Nancy Becker
Arrest date: June 13, 2022
Age: 64
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202408
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Nathaniel Guzman
Arrest date: June 16, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number: 2202457
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Benjamin Wright
Arrest date: June 14, 2022
Age: 32
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202424
Charges: Habitual traffic offender, felony
Robert Carter Jr.
Arrest date: June 15, 2022
Age: 39
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202439
Charges: Possession of paraphernalia, felony
Nicholas Hadarich
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202402
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Nicole Culpepper
Arrest date: June 13, 2022
Age: 35
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202418
Charges: Maintaining common nuisance, felony
Sandra Isom
Arrest date: June 16, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202453
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Tylor Ahrens
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 27
Residence: Stanwood, MI
Booking Number: 2202403
Charges: Battery, felony
Jeremy Hostetler
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 35
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202393
Charges: Theft, felony
Cheryl Pittman
Arrest date: June 13, 2022
Age: 51
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202415
Charges: Battery, felony
Amanda Kesler
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 49
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202392
Charges: Habitual traffic offender, felony
Sierra Gentry
Arrest date: June 15, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202446
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Anthony Peek
Arrest date: June 16, 2022
Age: 27
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202454
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Robert Brown
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202405
Charges: Theft, felony
Susanne Morgan
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 57
Residence: Harvard, IL
Booking Number: 2202398
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jared Struss
Arrest date: June 16, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202456
Charges: OWI, felony
Starr Kuchta
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202524
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
Harry Lake
Arrest date: June 20, 2022
Age: 50
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202505
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Joseph Smarzewski
Arrest date: June 21, 2022
Age: 47
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202516
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Jonathan Herr
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 57
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202494
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Faith Hepler
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number: 2202478
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Tiarah Williams
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number: 2202533
Charges: Identity deception, felony
David Jackson Jr.
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Fort Wayne, IN
Booking Number: 2202474
Charges: Theft, felony
Marcus Martin
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number: 2202523
Charges: Theft w/prior, felony
Mark Iacobazzi
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 43
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number: 2202525
Charges: OWI, felony
Jermya Washington
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202491
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Martha Marshall
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 58
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202497
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Corey Bornt
Arrest date: June 21, 2022
Age: 52
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202512
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Kimberly West
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Buchanan, MI
Booking Number: 2202487
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Todd Bechtold
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 42
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202493
Charges: Battery, felony
Charles Matheny Jr.
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 55
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202526
Charges: Burglary, felony
Unjoo Menard
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 60
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202484
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Steve Utley
Arrest date: June 21, 2022
Age: 60
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number: 2202515
Charges: OWI, felony
Kirk Brown
Arrest date: June 23, 2022
Age: 55
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202537
Charges: Possession of methamphetamine, felony
Zachary Hope
Arrest date: June 21, 2022
Age: 20
Residence: Wanatah, IN
Booking Number: 2202508
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Chiquita Hallom
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2202495
Charges: Battery, felony
Cameron Morton
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202520
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Samuel Andrews
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 51
Residence: Winamac, IN
Booking Number: 2202475
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Daniel Munoz
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 57
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202482
Charges: Theft, felony
Brendan Richardson-Willis
Arrest date: June 21, 2022
Age: 19
Residence: Little Rock, AR
Booking Number: 2202511
Charges: Battery, felony
Courtney Murphy
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202522
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jodoniss Edwards
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 29
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202477
Charges: Neglect of a dependant, felony
Joseph Neal
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 30
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number: 2202480
Charges: Possession of firearm by serious violent felon, felony
Wyatt Blair
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 44
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number: 2202529
Charges: Battery, felony
Stephen Moore
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 32
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202489
Charges: OWI, felony
Jennifer Albrecht
Arrest date: June 20, 2022
Age: 50
Residence: Three Oaks, MI
Booking Number: 2202503
Charges: OWI, felony
Chaz Murray
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number: 2202528
Charges: Criminal recklessness, felony
Marcos Rivera
Arrest date: June 21, 2022
Age: 23
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202519
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Carson Nyaundi
Arrest date: June 23, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Plymouth, MN
Booking Number: 2202538
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
Verdell Thomas
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 53
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202492
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
Donell Hinton
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number: 2202521
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Hunter Ryan
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 23
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2202479
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
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VALPARAISO — A 20-year-old Valparaiso man faces a felony charge after admitting to having sex with a 15-year-old girl he met while they worked together at a downtown restaurant.
"In one text image that I observed, (Dylan) Nova told Victim 1 that what they did was not okay, acknowledging that he could go to jail but that he didn't care because he was happy," a charging document reads.
Nova was arrested Friday morning and has since bonded out from the Porter County Jail on the charge of sexual misconduct with a minor, records show.
The charge carries a potential sentence of one to six years behind bars if Nova is found guilty.
A Valparaiso police detective said he responded Feb. 21 to a complaint from the parents of the alleged victim. The parents said they discovered text messages between their daughter and Nova that indicated the pair engaged in sexual acts.
The girl reportedly told investigators she met Nova at the restaurant where they both worked and a relationship developed between last Thanksgiving and Christmas. She said she knew he was 20 and he knew she was 15.
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The girl said there was an incident where Nova came to her house and the two began kissing, which led to sexual intercourse.
"Victim 1 recalled taking a picture of Nova as he was putting his pants on," a charging document reads.
Nova reportedly told police he knew the girl was 15 and confirmed the incident of sex at her house. He said he stopped the act, "due to it being wrong," police said.
Police said they found several images of the pair on Snapchat and found the photo the girl took of Nova dressing after the alleged sexual incident. The latter photo was date stamped Jan. 31.
The case has been assigned to Porter Superior Court Judge Mike Fish.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Porter County Jail
Antoine Whiting
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 49
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2202362
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Terry Markwell
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 30
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202361
Charges: Possession hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
Gloria Maxon
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 50
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number: 2202368
Charges: Theft, felony
Trent Nicholas
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202371
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Ryan Malarik
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202357
Charges: OWI, felony
Gary Bolcerek
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 48
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number: 2202375
Charges: Burglary, felony
Stefan Colville
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 34
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202358
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jacob Henn
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 32
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2202359
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Haley Greco
Arrest date: June 9, 2022
Age: 30
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number: 2202350
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
Junice Busch
Arrest date: June 9, 2022
Age: 64
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2202352
Charges: Fraud, felony
DeVante White
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202345
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Timothy Szparaga
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 52
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202335
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Agustin Rios Guzman
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number: 2202346
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Henry Scaggs
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 26
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2202334
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Spencer Marsh
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2202337
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Carlos Castillo
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202336
Charges: OWI, felony
Ronald Epting
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 23
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202343
Charges: Possession legend drug, felony
Michael Swienconek
Arrest date: June 7, 2022
Age: 40
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number: 2202320
Charges: Theft, felony
Gregory Devetski
Arrest date: June 7, 2022
Age: 73
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2202324
Charges: OWI, felony
Jamey Goin
Arrest date: June 7, 2022
Age: 43
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202321
Charges: Theft, felony
Michael Miller
Arrest date: June 6, 2022
Age: 59
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202316
Charges: OWI, felony
Nicholas Cervantes
Arrest date: June 6, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2202318
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Josip Markovich
Arrest date: June 6, 2022
Age: 40
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202317
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Bianca Martin
Arrest date: June 6, 2022
Age: 26
Residence: Crete, IL
Booking Number: 2202315
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Kevin Zaragoza
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 43
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number: 2202314
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Travis Ridge
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202305
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Maurice Russell Jr.
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2202310
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jewel Summers
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202309
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Crystal Jenkins
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202308
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jacob Nimon
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202311
Charges: OWI, felony
Kenneth Clasen
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202307
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jacob Furlow
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202306
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Tyler King
Arrest date: June 15, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number: 2202437
Charges: OWI, felony
Daniel Brubaker
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 40
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202399
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Bryan Burke
Arrest date: June 14, 2022
Age: 36
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202420
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Patrick Navarro
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 49
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2202406
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Christina Creech
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 36
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202391
Charges: Theft, felony
Debra Veatch
Arrest date: June 15, 2022
Age: 68
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number: 2202438
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Rafael Rodriguez
Arrest date: June 14, 2022
Age: 58
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number: 2202419
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Rudolph Carrillo III
Arrest date: June 15, 2022
Age: 41
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202448
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
Isiaha Gonzalez
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202400
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Nancy Becker
Arrest date: June 13, 2022
Age: 64
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202408
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Nathaniel Guzman
Arrest date: June 16, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number: 2202457
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Benjamin Wright
Arrest date: June 14, 2022
Age: 32
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202424
Charges: Habitual traffic offender, felony
Robert Carter Jr.
Arrest date: June 15, 2022
Age: 39
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202439
Charges: Possession of paraphernalia, felony
Nicholas Hadarich
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202402
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Nicole Culpepper
Arrest date: June 13, 2022
Age: 35
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202418
Charges: Maintaining common nuisance, felony
Sandra Isom
Arrest date: June 16, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202453
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Tylor Ahrens
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 27
Residence: Stanwood, MI
Booking Number: 2202403
Charges: Battery, felony
Jeremy Hostetler
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 35
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202393
Charges: Theft, felony
Cheryl Pittman
Arrest date: June 13, 2022
Age: 51
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202415
Charges: Battery, felony
Amanda Kesler
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 49
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202392
Charges: Habitual traffic offender, felony
Sierra Gentry
Arrest date: June 15, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202446
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Anthony Peek
Arrest date: June 16, 2022
Age: 27
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202454
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Robert Brown
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202405
Charges: Theft, felony
Susanne Morgan
Arrest date: June 12, 2022
Age: 57
Residence: Harvard, IL
Booking Number: 2202398
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jared Struss
Arrest date: June 16, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202456
Charges: OWI, felony
Starr Kuchta
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202524
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
Harry Lake
Arrest date: June 20, 2022
Age: 50
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202505
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Joseph Smarzewski
Arrest date: June 21, 2022
Age: 47
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202516
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Jonathan Herr
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 57
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202494
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Faith Hepler
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number: 2202478
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Tiarah Williams
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number: 2202533
Charges: Identity deception, felony
David Jackson Jr.
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Fort Wayne, IN
Booking Number: 2202474
Charges: Theft, felony
Marcus Martin
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number: 2202523
Charges: Theft w/prior, felony
Mark Iacobazzi
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 43
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number: 2202525
Charges: OWI, felony
Jermya Washington
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202491
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Martha Marshall
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 58
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202497
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Corey Bornt
Arrest date: June 21, 2022
Age: 52
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202512
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Kimberly West
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Buchanan, MI
Booking Number: 2202487
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Todd Bechtold
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 42
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202493
Charges: Battery, felony
Charles Matheny Jr.
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 55
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202526
Charges: Burglary, felony
Unjoo Menard
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 60
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202484
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Steve Utley
Arrest date: June 21, 2022
Age: 60
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number: 2202515
Charges: OWI, felony
Kirk Brown
Arrest date: June 23, 2022
Age: 55
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202537
Charges: Possession of methamphetamine, felony
Zachary Hope
Arrest date: June 21, 2022
Age: 20
Residence: Wanatah, IN
Booking Number: 2202508
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Chiquita Hallom
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2202495
Charges: Battery, felony
Cameron Morton
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202520
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Samuel Andrews
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 51
Residence: Winamac, IN
Booking Number: 2202475
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Daniel Munoz
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 57
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202482
Charges: Theft, felony
Brendan Richardson-Willis
Arrest date: June 21, 2022
Age: 19
Residence: Little Rock, AR
Booking Number: 2202511
Charges: Battery, felony
Courtney Murphy
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202522
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jodoniss Edwards
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 29
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202477
Charges: Neglect of a dependant, felony
Joseph Neal
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 30
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number: 2202480
Charges: Possession of firearm by serious violent felon, felony
Wyatt Blair
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 44
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number: 2202529
Charges: Battery, felony
Stephen Moore
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 32
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202489
Charges: OWI, felony
Jennifer Albrecht
Arrest date: June 20, 2022
Age: 50
Residence: Three Oaks, MI
Booking Number: 2202503
Charges: OWI, felony
Chaz Murray
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number: 2202528
Charges: Criminal recklessness, felony
Marcos Rivera
Arrest date: June 21, 2022
Age: 23
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202519
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Carson Nyaundi
Arrest date: June 23, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Plymouth, MN
Booking Number: 2202538
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
Verdell Thomas
Arrest date: June 19, 2022
Age: 53
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202492
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
Donell Hinton
Arrest date: June 22, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number: 2202521
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Hunter Ryan
Arrest date: June 18, 2022
Age: 23
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2202479
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
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VALPARAISO — At TimberNook Northwest Indiana, children are free from the structured activities of other summer camps and are given space for independent play.
They are able to create sensory experiences through nature and helped with daily themes to inspire their creativity at Gabis Arboretum.
Each day in a given week will have a different topic with certain materials related to it.
For example, one day may be “bakery day," with materials such as cooking utensils, chef hats and aprons, corn flakes, water and jello powder. Another may be “mail day” and include items such as cardboard boxes, letters and mailboxes.
Director Erin Crews said the camp also tries to include shaving cream and paint most days because those items continually inspire children.
“This allows them to learn the way kids are meant to learn — through play,” Crews said.
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The location at Gabis also allows children to engage with nature, especially with the creek. Crews said a lot of children who join are very hesitant at first but eventually jump in and get muddy in the creek.
“Some love to paint their bodies and faces,” Crews said. “We want to give them opportunities for sensory experiences.”
Sensory play is important to child development, Crews said. It educates children’s nervous systems as they understand what is safe and what is not. When they are not exposed to new experiences, things can raise a red flag in their brain.
She said the goal is to create neighborhood-style experiences, where older kids will teach younger kids and younger kids will inspire the older kids. Children can learn how to resolve issues by themselves without the influence of adults.
Although campers frequently come up to Crews and counselors with issues, they are normally able to figure out how they should resolve conflict without help. One child helped a young boy find a pool noodle after he asked Crews for help, for example.
“Parents underestimate what kids are capable of,” Crews said. “They are able to solve their own problems.”
The camp has seen an explosion of growth since it started, Crews said, especially as children were stuck in the house during the pandemic. Parents wanted their children to go be social and spend time with other kids their age.
“Kids are in the houses all day and are now going to grocery stores and freaking out because it is overwhelming,” Crews said. The camp allows them to understand better what the outside world is.
It's only in its second year, so the camp is small. There are typically fewer than 30 campers, with one counselor for every six campers. Because the camp day is primarily independent play, which can sometimes be risky, it is important for there to be counselors to keep an eye on kids’ activities without interfering.
“Kids can come outside and be outside all day,” Crews said. “It takes the nerves off the parents.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/education/summer-camp-allows-children-new-sensory-experiences-encourages-independent-play/article_ceb06494-8e64-5951-b399-77f7d9d8219d.html | 2022-06-27T16:47:24 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/education/summer-camp-allows-children-new-sensory-experiences-encourages-independent-play/article_ceb06494-8e64-5951-b399-77f7d9d8219d.html |
Man electrocuted in Taunton was a master carpenter and father of two from Easton
EASTON — Authorities have identified the man who was electrocuted Thursday while removing an antenna from a Taunton home as Michael E. Messina, 58, of Easton.
Messina's obituary describes him as a devoted husband to Loretta "Lori" (Richman) Messina and beloved father of two girls, Olivia and Maria. Messina was a master carpenter, construction supervisor and real estate investor, according to the obituary published by Kane Funeral Home.
Messina died after an antenna he was removing from a Danforth Street home touched a power line, according to a preliminary investigation. On Friday, a spokesperson for the state's Department of Fire Services said the investigation was continuing, but that no foul play is suspected.
Two workers for Horner Millwork in Somerset were making a delivery and witnessed the fatal incident and resulting fire, said Jimmy McDonald, who also works for the company.
According to an initial report from Taunton authorities, the State Fire Marshal and Bristol County District Attorney, Messina is believed to have been trying to remove an antenna from the three-story building at about 7:30 a.m. on Thursday.
"The antenna made contact with a nearby power line, causing fatal injuries to the man and igniting the exterior of the dwelling," the statement said.
According to Messina's obituary, which features a photo of a smiling Messina in a classic speedboat, the Boston-born man was the son of Catherine A. (Keymont) Messina of Holbrook and the late John E. Messina.
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He grew up in Holbrook and graduated from Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton and began his career with the Carpenters Union of Boston.
The obituary says that he enjoyed boating on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire with his family.
"Michael had a fun-loving personality with a passion for life, making people laugh, and was truly a friend to all he met," the obituary read. "Always willing to lend a hand to those in need, to know Michael was to love him."
With reporting by Jon Haglof.
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ATLANTIC CITY — City Council will consider an ordinance to lease the historic Carnegie Library for five years to a nonprofit organization for $1 per year, at a special meeting Thursday.
Council will also vote on passing the $235 million 2022 city budget at the meeting, which starts at 5 p.m. and will be held in person with an online option.
The lease ordinance does not specify what the nonprofit — National Action Network's NAN Newark Tech World — will do at the site, but on its website the group says it "has positioned itself as the go-to organization to aid in the preparation of hard-to-serve Newarkers in receiving the 21st century IT skills to secure jobs."
The ordinance does say that all residents of the city will be able to benefit from the group's services, and that the group must provide annual reports to the city on how it uses the building. Those uses must meet requirements of the group maintaining its nonprofit status, according to the ordinance.
The historic Carnegie Library was run for many years by Stockton University as the Carnegie Center, but the school turned ownership over to the city in April. According to Stockton, the building was no longer needed for educational purposes, as it has transferred all of its programs to its new city campus.
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Sponsored by City Council Vice President Kaleem Shabazz, the ordinance is up for its first reading. There will be a second reading at a later meeting, which will include a public hearing.
The ordinance provides for a five-year lease of all of the first floor of the Carnegie Center on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to NAN Newark Tech World, as well as half of the second floor.
The Carnegie Library was built in 1904 on what is now Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and served as the city’s library until 1985, when the current Free Public Library was built.
According to Stockton, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority acquired the building in the 1990s, after it had been abandoned, and spent several million of dollars restoring it and gave it to Stockton in 2009.
But CRDA put restrictions on Stockton’s use of the building, limiting it to business-related academics and a few other uses, and required the university to return it to the city if such use stopped.
When the new Stockton Atlantic City campus opened in fall 2018, the university began moving programs from the Carnegie Center to the new Academic Center.
In 2019, Stockton and the Atlantic City school board began negotiating the possible trade of buildings. Stockton offered the school district the renovated Carnegie Center in exchange for the district’s boathouse on Arctic Avenue near the Albany Avenue bridge.
But the swap never happened.
The building was closed during the pandemic, and Stockton then decided not to reopen it but instead to give it back to the city.
The city's budget
City Council introduced its $235 million 2022 budget April 20, and held a budget hearing May 18, but delayed a final vote until it could get more detailed information about how each department plans to spend its money.
Council members received an itemized budget about two weeks ago.
The budget as introduced raises $38.6 million from local taxpayers, down 3.7% from the $40 million collected from property taxes last year, resulting in a 2.9% tax rate decrease.
It uses $15 million in surplus to increase spending on city employee salaries by 10% and on debt service by 7%, even as the state will provide $5.7 million less in aid.
The basic budget is posted at on the city’s website.
The tax rate will decrease to $1.5997 per $100 of assessed property value, down 2.9% from last year.
For the owner of the average home assessed at $125,000, the local government tax bill will fall from $2,060 to about $2,000.
The total tax bill including school, library and county taxes will also fall from $3.901 to $3.792 per $100 valuation.
The average homeowner will pay $4,740 in total property taxes in 2022, down from $4,876.25 last year.
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MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — A township man faces charges tied to a hit-and-run car crash June 20 that killed a man, police said Monday.
Glenn Dunleavy, of the township's Del Haven section, who was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident, is being held at the Cape May County jail, police said. Additional charges may be pending, police said.
Dunleavy is accused of striking 59-year-old Richard Geere, of the township's Burleigh section, at the intersection of Route 9 and State Highway 147.
A police officer responding to an unrelated incident around 9:20 p.m. that day witnessed a group of vehicles gathered in the area and visited the scene.
A subsequent investigation determined Dunleavy struck Geere in the crosswalk before fleeing, police said.
Dunleavy is believed to have been traveling westbound at high speeds when he struck Geere, police said.
Dunleavy's vehicle was later located, having crashed near the 200 block of Indian Trail Road. Dunleavy fled from his vehicle on foot but was later arrested, police said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/middle-township-man-faces-charges-in-hit-and-run-fatality/article_065df2a8-f621-11ec-a917-c78d0359af2b.html | 2022-06-27T16:53:50 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/middle-township-man-faces-charges-in-hit-and-run-fatality/article_065df2a8-f621-11ec-a917-c78d0359af2b.html |
All-day 'Jerry Fest' to celebrate longtime Farmland musician, volunteer
FARMLAND, Ind. — Historic Farmland USA will present “Jerry Fest" 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, July 2, in downtown Farmland. This free, all-day event celebrates the life and legacy of late Farmland resident Jerry Cole.
"Jerry Cole was a fixture in Randolph County," a release stated. "He was born March 3, 1954, in Muncie to Melba and Jack Cole, Sr. He was a 1972 graduate of Muncie Southside High School and a 1976 graduate of Ball State University where he went on to join their faculty. He passed away in 2019."
Cole volunteered for many years in Historic Farmland as its operations director, and elsewhere in Randolph County. He received the “Male Volunteer of the Year Award” from the Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce in 2016.
Cole was an accomplished and popular musician; he and his wife, Judy, started the popular First Friday Concert Series, and the Monday Music Jam at the Community Center. He also directed and performed in many theatrical productions and served as technical director for “Tom Cherry’s Old Time Radio Show” in Farmland.
A music scholarship for budding local musicians will be established through donations, as well as the Jerry Cole Memorial Fund.
At Saturday's festival, John Beatrice will kick off the festivities at 9 a.m. Other performers will include: Dan Wright and Company, 10-11 a.m.; The Oxford Baking Company, 11 a.m.-noon; Long Haul Paul and Michael Ronstadt, noon-1:30 p.m.; The Fierce 1:30-3 p.m.; Lee Neuzil and Jess Robinson, 3-3:30 p.m.; John Kogge and the Lonesome Strangers, 3:30-5 p.m.; Mountain Laurel, 5-7 p.m., and My Brother's Keeper, 7-9 p.m.
My Brother's Keeper also will perform at the Farmland Friends Church on Sunday July 3.
Information: Historic Farmland USA Facebook page
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Free program on 'Other Side of the Struggle' set for Saturday
MUNCIE — Real Black Excellence will sponsor the free, public program "Celebrating the Other Side of the Struggle" 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St.
The Church or God Academy, Greenville, Ohio, will perform spoken word, music and drama. The program “tells the story of American history from the perspective of Europeans,” according to program sponsors, and exams the impact of race.
Real Black Excellence is a youth nonprofit organization focusing on the African American experience. Information: RealBlackExcellence.com.
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Delaware County's COVID cases fall 18.1%; Indiana cases up 5.2%
New coronavirus cases increased 5.2% in Indiana in the week ending Sunday as the state added 8,917 cases. The previous week had 8,473 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Indiana ranked 42nd among the states where coronavirus was spreading the fastest on a per-person basis, a USA TODAY Network analysis of Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the latest week coronavirus cases in the United States decreased 1.2% from the week before, with 721,538 cases reported. With 2.02% of the country's population, Indiana had 1.24% of the country's cases in the last week. Across the country, 24 states had more cases in the latest week than they did in the week before.
Delaware County reported 131 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 160 cases and one death. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 25,931 cases and 448 deaths.
Randolph County reported 20 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 12 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 6,014 cases and 148 deaths.
Henry County reported 112 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 74 cases and one death. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 13,438 cases and 232 deaths.
Blackford County reported 27 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 11 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 3,202 cases and 69 deaths.
Jay County reported 14 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 11 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 4,925 cases and 78 deaths.
Within Indiana, the worst weekly outbreaks on a per-person basis were in Clark County with 448 cases per 100,000 per week; Floyd County with 317; and Warrick County with 297. The Centers for Disease Control says high levels of community transmission begin at 100 cases per 100,000 per week.
Adding the most new cases overall were Marion County, with 1,157 cases; Lake County, with 676 cases; and Clark County, with 530. Weekly case counts rose in 43 counties from the previous week. The worst increases from the prior week's pace were in Clark, Floyd and Allen counties.
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Across Indiana, cases fell in 46 counties, with the best declines in Lake County, with 676 cases from 776 a week earlier; in Tippecanoe County, with 180 cases from 237; and in St. Joseph County, with 330 cases from 381.
In Indiana, 49 people were reported dead of COVID-19 in the week ending Sunday. In the week before that, 28 people were reported dead.
A total of 1,764,876 people in Indiana have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began, and 23,855 people have died from the disease, Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the United States 86,967,639 people have tested positive and 1,015,938 people have died.
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Indiana's COVID-19 hospital admissions rising
USA TODAY analyzed federal hospital data as of Sunday, June 26. Likely COVID patients admitted in the state:
- Last week: 1,048
- The week before that: 885
- Four weeks ago: 823
Likely COVID patients admitted in the nation:
- Last week: 63,626
- The week before that: 57,605
- Four weeks ago: 54,872
Hospitals in 34 states reported more COVID-19 patients than a week earlier, while hospitals in 25 states had more COVID-19 patients in intensive-care beds. Hospitals in 39 states admitted more COVID-19 patients in the latest week than a week prior, the USA TODAY analysis of U.S. Health and Human Services data shows.
The USA TODAY Network is publishing localized versions of this story on its news sites across the country, generated with data from Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control. If you have questions about the data or the story, contact Mike Stucka at mstucka@gannett.com. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2022/06/27/gda-covid-19-state-2022-06-27-in-pmun/65363723007/ | 2022-06-27T16:58:28 | 0 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2022/06/27/gda-covid-19-state-2022-06-27-in-pmun/65363723007/ |
Muncie Redevelopment Commission to back projects with cash should council kill bond issue
MUNCIE, Ind. — The Muncie Redevelopment Commission has approved cash matches for grants to support projects the city administration is proposing, in case Muncie City Council should again reject a $3.5 million bond issue aimed at funding the proposals.
City Council President Jeff Robinson said Friday he is keeping an open mind about the bond issue that is expected to be brought up at next month's regular council meeting at 7 p.m. July 11 in city hall.
At the June meeting, council first voted down the bond issue, which would be paid back by the redevelopment commission, by a 5-4 vote. Robinson was among the council members voting against the bond issue. That vote came after a quarrel between Mayor Dan Ridenour and Robinson regarding a commentary the mayor had written on the issue in which he depicted Robinson as an opponent of moving forward quickly with the projects.
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After the bond issue was rejected by council, Robinson reconsidered his vote and called the matter back to the council's attention. Council members then voted 9-0 to rescind the decision to kill the bond issue, and also voted unanimously to table the matter until the July meeting.
Robinson said at the June meeting that he wanted to do what was best for the community and that he didn't agree with the way this bond would be paying for these projects.
"I'm willing to revote … and table the resolution." he said.
Robinson then told the mayor that he wasn't opposed to the bond but he would like to have some more conversation to see if they could collaborate and "find a better way."
More:Redevelopment bond voted down — then resurrected — after council president, mayor spar
On Friday Robinson said he doesn't make up his until the moment he casts his vote on council.
The bond issue would go toward matching funds and work on several projects including $1.2 million for phase two of the canal district development downtown — which would include demolition and construction of a fountain at the location of High Street Square downtown.
Also in the bond issue is $400,000 for landscaping and redevelopment of Southway Plaza into Markets on Madison and improvements for Columbus and Walnut streets in front of Muncie Central High School, where future plans call for a new YMCA to be built.
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The Columbus and and Walnut Street Project is being funded with help from a $2.65 million READI grant from the state, which requires a local match.
Not being covered by redevelopment commission money but in the bond issue would be development of the new Tillpond urban fishing park near Tillotson Avenue and Memorial Drive, as well as $600,000 in park improvements throughout the city.
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Ridenour, who also serves as the director of the redevelopment commission, said that after the council meeting he sat down that night and reworked the redevelopment commission budget to provide funding for the various projects with the exception of the new park and park improvements. The commission adopted the changes contingent upon the council action regarding the bond issue in July. If the bond issue gets city council's OK, the available cash stays in the redevelopment commission's coffers.
The mayor said the problem with spending the cash now is that the city has nothing on hand to handle "other projects in the pipeline."
Ridenour told The Star Press potential projects include a hotel for the east side of Muncie, which he said three hotel chains have expressed interest in developing, as well as a possible housing addition for 50 or more new houses in Muncie's south side, also in the area of Tillotson Avenue and Memorial Drive.
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"I was very disappointed at our city council," Ridenour told the redevelopment commission on June 16. ""I've never seen a city do this where they turn down infrastructure money paid for by you guys and the Muncie Redevelopment Commission … I think they realized that because they voted nine to nothing to rescind that vote."
The bond issue wound be paid back by the MRC through tax increment finance money the commission receives from TIF districts.
MRC President Jeff Howe said said he was disappointed by the council as well, "and confused."
"There's around $800,000 of match money that we would not get," Howe said of the bond issue rejection. "That's troubling."
Commission members Isaac Miller and Brandon Murphy voted at the meeting not to appropriate $600,000 from the bond issue for park improvements for the city in various council districts, saying that portion of the bond issue did not have a solid plan for the money's use. That vote failed 3-2.
"So the public knows," Miller told Ridenour, "the mayor has been very good about openly discussing this bond with anyone who asks so the frustrating part of sitting through the last two council meetings was having council members that wanted to act as if there was no communication on behalf of the mayor's part. That is just not in any way factually accurate from my perspective. You've been nothing but open and honest."
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In the last council meeting Robinson had chided the mayor, saying communication should be a two-way street between his office and the council. Ridenour responded by saying he had reached out by email and phone to council members about the bond issue but very few of his calls were taken or returned by council members.
Robinson responded to Miller's observation by saying, "if the mayor has been communicating with the members of the MRC, that's great."
He declined to respond to other MRC comments about the council action.
"I will try not to get into a tit for tat," Robinson said.
David Penticuff is the local government reporter at the Star Press. Contact him at dpenticuff@gannett.com. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2022/06/27/muncie-city-projects-cash-if-council-nixes-bond-again/7698434001/ | 2022-06-27T16:58:34 | 1 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2022/06/27/muncie-city-projects-cash-if-council-nixes-bond-again/7698434001/ |
As mortgage rates rise in concert with The Fed’s rate hikes this month, fears about the American housing market pricing out tens of millions of would-be homebuyers continue to fester.
The interest rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage is hovering around 6%.
And not only is it becoming more expensive to borrow money, but most real estate investors and builders have said they don’t anticipate housing prices will drop significantly but will instead grow at a slower rate.
There are signs this week, however, that the real estate market is shifting ever so slightly toward the buyer. May data shows home builders have started lowering prices for newly built homes as demand has cooled.
Home sales in May were down 8.6% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors. It’s the fourth-straight month of declining activity. May also saw the median home price break $400,000 for the first time in history.
“We’re not going to see distressed sales, but we could see a decline in prices if the economy is hurt so bad that buyers just can’t afford the high prices that sellers want,” Redfin’s chief economist said this week in response to the release of housing data from May.
To help you stay current on the market, ZeroDown compiled a weekly real estate market report in Dallas, TX metro area using data from Redfin. Statistics are as of the four weeks ending June 19, 2022. Metros with more than 50 homes sold during this time period were considered for metro-level rankings for each statistic.
Median sales price
Dallas, TX metro area:
– Median sales price: $464,988
– One-year change: +22.8%
Metros with highest median sales price
#1. San Francisco, CA metro area: $1.6 million
#2. San Jose, CA metro area: $1.5 million
#3. Santa Cruz, CA metro area: $1.2 million
Metros with lowest median sales price
#1. Davenport, IA metro area: $127,375
#2. Bay City, MI metro area: $136,438
#3. Cumberland, MD metro area: $138,338
Median sales price per square foot
Dallas, TX metro area:
– Median sales price per square foot: $219
– One-year change: +25.0%
Metros with highest median sales price per square foot
#1. San Francisco, CA metro area: $1,111
#2. Kahului, HI metro area: $945
#3. San Jose, CA metro area: $917
Metros with lowest median sales price per square foot
#1. Pine Bluff, AR metro area: $86
#2. Carbondale, IL metro area: $86
#3. Peoria, IL metro area: $87
Sales to list price ratio
Dallas, TX metro area:
– Average sales to list price ratio: 1.05
– One-year change: +0.01
Metros with highest sales to list price ratio
#1. Rochester, NY metro area: 1.17
#2. Buffalo, NY metro area: 1.11
#3. Oakland, CA metro area: 1.10
Metros with lowest sales to list price ratio
#1. Springfield, MO metro area: 0.91
#2. Pine Bluff, AR metro area: 0.96
#3. Lake Charles, LA metro area: 0.96
Homes sold with price drops
Dallas, TX metro area:
– Homes sold with price drops: 10.4%
– One-year change: +1.4%
Metros with most homes sold with price drops
#1. Beaumont, TX metro area: 25.9%
#2. Grants Pass, OR metro area: 25.6%
#3. The Villages, FL metro area: 25.4%
Metros with least homes sold with price drop
#1. Springfield, MO metro area: 0.0%
#2. Elkhart, IN metro area: 0.0%
#3. Columbia, MO metro area: 0.0%
Off market in two weeks
Dallas, TX metro area:
– Off market in two weeks: nan%
– One-year change: +nan%
Metros with the most homes off market in two weeks
#1. Rochester, NY metro area: 87.0%
#2. Kalamazoo, MI metro area: 80.3%
#3. Wichita, KS metro area: 80.1%
Metros with the least homes off market in two weeks
#1. Urban Honolulu, HI metro area: 1.6%
#2. Oshkosh, WI metro area: 3.9%
#3. Corvallis, OR metro area: 4.0%
Months of supply
Dallas, TX metro area:
– Months of supply: 7.5 months
– One-year change: +1.4 months
Metros with the most months of supply
#1. Lake Charles, LA metro area: 220.1 months
#2. Springfield, MO metro area: 71.1 months
#3. Joplin, MO metro area: 47.8 months
Metros with least months of supply
#1. Greenville, NC metro area: 3.6 months
#2. Wichita, KS metro area: 4.0 months
#3. Columbus, IN metro area: 4.0 months
This story originally appeared on ZeroDown and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-weekly-real-estate-update-11/ | 2022-06-27T16:59:13 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-weekly-real-estate-update-11/ |
With the advent of Big Data, it’s now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they’re fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
What’s clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness. And when it comes to the most important meal of the day, few people are on the fence about their favorite go-to spots. Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants for breakfast in Dallas on Tripadvisor.
Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.
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#30. Cafe Brazil
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (101 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Cafe, American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2815 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226-1508
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#29. Buzzbrews Kitchen
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (99 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $
– Address: 4154 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75204-2132
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#28. Mercat
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (139 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French, European
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2501 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201-1607
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#27. John’s Cafe
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (44 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $
– Address: 1733 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206-7416
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#26. Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery – Inwood Village
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (170 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5560 W Lovers Ln Ste 260, Dallas, TX 75209-4200
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Record Grill
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (69 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 605 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202-3335
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#24. Cindi’s NY Deli & Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (79 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Deli
– Price: $
– Address: 7522 Campbell Rd, Dallas, TX 75248-1784
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#23. Oddfellows
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (228 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 316 W 7th St, Dallas, TX 75208-4639
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#22. Deli News N.Y. Style Deli Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (122 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Deli
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 17062 Preston Rd #100, Dallas, TX 75248-1226
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#21. Centennial Cafe
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (140 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207-4409
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. Luckys Cafe
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (160 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3531 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-4309
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#19. Kozy
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (113 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 6400 Gaston Ave #106, Dallas, TX 75214-4022
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#18. Cafe Brazil
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (193 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3851 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219-4137
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#17. Cindi’s NY Deli & Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (129 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 11111 North Central Expressway Ste G, Dallas, TX 75243
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#16. Yolk – One Arts Plaza
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (159 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1722 Routh St Inside One Arts Plaza, Dallas, TX 75201-2535
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. Dragonfly
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (312 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2332 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201-2020
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#14. Eatzi’s Market & Bakery
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (463 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3403 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-4215
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#13. Norma’s Cafe
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (110 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 17721 Dallas Pkwy Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75287-7343
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#12. The Original Pancake House
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (188 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5220 Belt Line Rd Ste 256, Dallas, TX 75254-7530
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#11. CBD Provisions
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (409 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201-4804
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#10. Benedict’s Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (170 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4800 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254-7541
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#9. Crossroads Diner
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (213 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 17194 Preston Rd Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75248-1221
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#8. Norma’s Cafe
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (158 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 1123 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208-5128
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#7. Mama’s Daughter’s Diner
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (254 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 2014 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207-6610
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#6. Texas Spice
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (599 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 555 S Lamar St Dallas Omni Hotel, Dallas, TX 75202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#5. Ellen’s
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (986 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1790 N. Record Street, Dallas, TX 75202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#4. Bread Winners Cafe
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (488 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204-2301
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#3. Cindi’s NY Deli & Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (348 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 306 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#2. Original Market Diner
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (344 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 4434 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219-1716
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#1. Maple Leaf Diner
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (303 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Cafe, Diner
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 12817 Preston Rd Ste 129, Dallas, TX 75230-7204
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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With the advent of Big Data, it’s now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. Dining brands in the U.S. have a long and storied history—and whether they’re fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
What’s clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Dallas that are listed as “fine dining” on Tripadvisor. Locals are sure to see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.
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#30. The Grill on the Alley
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (214 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 13270 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240-1569
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#29. Knife Dallas
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (294 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206-5108
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#28. Texas de Brazil
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (287 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2727 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75201-1320
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#27. Gemma
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (169 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, International
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2323 N Henderson Ave Ste 109, Dallas, TX 75206-8378
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#26. Jasper’s Uptown
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (355 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4511 McKinney Ave D-sc112, Dallas, TX 75205-4213
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Town Hearth
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (153 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207-3915
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#24. Sevy’s Grill
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (152 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 8201 Preston Rd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75225-6206
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#23. The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (487 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219-4802
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#22. Dallas Fish Market
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (403 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1501 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201-4812
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#21. Nick & Sam’s
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (682 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 3008 Maple Ave An Uptown Steakhouse, Dallas, TX 75201-1200
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (294 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4023 Oak Lawn Ave Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75219
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#19. Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (441 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Mexican
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4912 Cole Ave, Dallas, TX 75205-3402
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#18. Cafe Pacific
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (274 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 24 Highland Park Vlg, Dallas, TX 75205-2729
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#17. Cadot Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (181 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French, European
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 18111 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75252-5470
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#16. SER Steak + Spirits
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (362 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2201 North Stemmons Freeway Floor 27, Dallas, TX 75207
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. The Oceanaire Seafood Room
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (493 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 13340 Dallas Pkwy Suite 1369, Dallas, TX 75240
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#14. Dragonfly
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (313 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2332 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201-2020
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#13. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Park District
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (665 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2100 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201-1954
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#12. Bob’s Steak & Chop House
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (423 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4300 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-2705
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#11. Fearing’s Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (641 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2121 McKinney Ave The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, TX 75201-1873
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#10. YO Ranch Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,252 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Seafood, American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#9. Ocean Prime
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (399 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2101 Cedar Springs Rd Suite 150, Dallas, TX 75201-2104
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#8. Al Biernat’s
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (797 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4217 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-2313
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#7. Lavendou
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (287 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 19009 Preston Rd Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75252-2496
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#6. Bob’s Steak & Chop House
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (410 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202-1961
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#5. Saint Martin’s Wine Bistro
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (295 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French, European
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 3020 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206-6030
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#4. Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (907 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2401 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201-1938
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#3. The Capital Grille
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (446 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 500 Crescent Ct, Dallas, TX 75201
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#2. Uchi Dallas
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (285 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Japanese, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2817 Maple Ave Above Uchi Dallas, Dallas, TX 75201-1403
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#1. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,585 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 10477 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220-4349
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Some relief is in store from the North Texas heat to start the work week as the last week of June has arrived, according to the National Weather Service center in Fort Worth.
A cold front will be continuing to move through Central Texas during the morning hours before stalling around South-Central/Southeast Texas. Some isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible with the best chances being around western Central Texas on Monday.
“Drier tonight into Tuesday. Breezy northeast winds 10 to 20 mph will result in temperatures around, or slightly below normal through Tuesday night. Enjoy it while you can! Hotter temperatures return later in the week into next weekend,” the center says.
As the work week continues, temperatures will be near seasonal norms with highs in the 90s and lows in the upper 60s-low 70s. “Low daily rain chances will continue for Central Texas for the rest of the week and into Saturday.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/less-hot-to-start-the-work-week-in-north-texas-as-june-winds-down/ | 2022-06-27T16:59:31 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/less-hot-to-start-the-work-week-in-north-texas-as-june-winds-down/ |
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