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Route 6 East into Providence closed this weekend; here are your best options
Work crews will level and pave the area of the interchange
- Union Avenue exit from Route 10 South to be closed for the weekend
- Route 10 North down to 1 lane a few hundred feet earlier than normal, before merge with Route 6 East
- Suggested alternate routes are for traffic coming from the northwest, west and Johnston/North Providence/Cranston
PROVIDENCE − If you're coming into Providence this weekend from Johnston, Smithfield or Cranston on Route 6 East, consider a different route, as the entrance to Route 10 North, which leads to Interstate 95, will be closed from 7 p.m., Friday, June 9, until 6 a.m., Monday, June 12.
Traffic from Route 6 trying to get to Route 10 North will be detoured to Route 10 South. Traffic headed toward I-95 can then use the Route 10 South exit, 1B, for I-95, Department of Transportation Spokesman Charles St. Martin said.
Route 6 East normally merges with Route 10 North around Broadway.
Alternate routes being suggested by the Department of Transportation for drivers headed into Providence will depend on where they are coming from:
- Smithfield, other northwestern locations: Use I-295 to Route 146 South to get into Providence
- Western Cranston, Scituate, points further west: Use the Route 37 East connector to I-95 North into Providence
- Johnston, North Providence, Cranston: Use major local roadways to get into Providence
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The Department of Transportation is "strongly" encouraging drivers who normally use Route 6 to consider alternate routes as they come into Providence over the weekend, St. Martin said.
Since October 2022, the exit to Route 10 South from Route 6 East has been detoured over the bridge on Westminster Street, with highway traffic separated from local traffic by concrete barriers. Traffic takes a sharp left onto Westminster, goes the length of the bridge and takes another sharp left to get onto Route 10 South.
The Westminster detour:Traveling from Rt. 6 East to Rt. 10 South? Here's how traffic will be detoured for the next year.
Why Route 6 East won't connect to Route 10 North for a weekend
While Route 6 East normally merges into Route 10 North, traffic is being rerouted so work crews can level and pave the uneven portions of the highway through the interchange area.
The 6/10 interchange project is estimated to cost a total $410 million and carries 100,000 vehicles per day. It is a "critical link" for east-west traffic between Interstates 295, 95 and 195, according to a Department of Transportation news release.
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Route 10 North down to one lane a few hundred feet early
As part of the new paving work, Route 10 North will narrow to one lane around Westminster Street, a few hundred feet before it merges with traffic from Route 6 East. During the weekend closure, there will be no traffic coming from Route 6 as traffic from Route 10 merges, St. Martin said.
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Union Avenue exit on Route 10 South closed for the weekend
The off-ramp from Route 10 South to Union Avenue, serving the Silver Lake and West End neighborhoods, will be closed for the weekend as well. Traffic normally exiting onto Union Avenue will be redirected to the Cranston Street exit.
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The Union Avenue off-ramp is a few hundred feet after traffic from Route 6 East enters the highway.
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Reach reporter Wheeler Cowperthwaite at wcowperthwaite@providencejournal.com or follow him on Twitter @WheelerReporter. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/05/route-6-east-to-close-at-interchange-with-route-10-north-from-june-9-12/70288333007/ | 2023-06-05T21:53:15 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/05/route-6-east-to-close-at-interchange-with-route-10-north-from-june-9-12/70288333007/ |
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - McDonald's, the Field Neurosciences Institute and public safety agencies around Mid-Michigan are teaming up to reward children for making safe choices this summer.
The Caught Being Safe program provides coupons for uniformed public safety personnel from 500 agencies across Michigan to give children they see wearing bike helmets, putting on life jackets and engaging in other safe practices.
The coupons are good for a free ice cream cone or package of apple slices.
McDonald's says Michigan State Police, several local police departments, sheriff's office, fire departments, Department of Natural Resources patrol officers, EMS providers and U.S. Coast Guard stations are taking part.
"Safety should be the top priority when it comes to summer fun," said Larry Peters Jr., a McDonald's owner/wperator with restaurants in Bay, Genesee, Oakland and Saginaw counties. "McDonald's of Michigan is happy to reward any youngster who takes the initiative to wear a helmet or life jacket -- even if we have to scare them first with some flashing lights and sirens."
McDonald's and the Field Neurosciences Institute are planning a formal launch of the summer-long program at Freeland Kid Bike Night on Tuesday evening.
The event is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Freeland United Methodist Church parking lot at 205 E. Washington Road in Freeland. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/mcdonalds-rewarding-children-for-safe-behavior-this-summer/article_a93ebe9e-03d6-11ee-ba6e-f78a5a9d8a9d.html | 2023-06-05T21:58:28 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/mcdonalds-rewarding-children-for-safe-behavior-this-summer/article_a93ebe9e-03d6-11ee-ba6e-f78a5a9d8a9d.html |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Harrisburg man is facing DUI charges for the third time in 10 years after allegedly leading police on a vehicle chase early Sunday morning, State Police said Monday.
Trevon Bartow, 23, allegedly fled from an attempted traffic stop at Paxton Street and Mall Road in Swatara Township and led police on a high-speed chase that ended when authorities conducted a PIT maneuver on his black 2004 Nissan Altima on Eisenhower Boulevard.
Bartow then allegedly attempted to flee on foot before being captured by pursuing State Police troopers, police said.
Investigators determined Bartow was showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol and in possession of marijuana, according to police.
He was transported to Dauphin County Prison, where he is being held on $25,000 bail.
A PIT maneuver, or TVI, is a police pursuit tactic in which the pursuing vehicle forces a fleeing vehicle to turn sideways abruptly, causing the driver to lose control and stop, according to police. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/trevon-bartow-dui-arrest-harrisburg-state-police/521-86ff24bb-d061-412a-9149-27346f1e0014 | 2023-06-05T21:58:59 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/trevon-bartow-dui-arrest-harrisburg-state-police/521-86ff24bb-d061-412a-9149-27346f1e0014 |
LANCASTER, Pa. — Police in Lancaster have charged a Hershey woman with fraud and theft after she allegedly failed to follow through on services she had promised to provide to contracted clients over a two-year span.
Susana Cortina is charged with fraudulent business practices and theft by deception, according to Lancaster Police.
She is accused of contracting to perform legal services for members of the community, but allegedly failing to follow through with providing the services she'd promised, police claim.
Cortina was a licensed attorney who was working for the Spanish American Civic Association at the time of her alleged offenses but was not acting on behalf of SACA when she took on the clients she is accused of defrauding, according to police.
The alleged offenses occurred between September 2020 and December 2022, police said.
SACA has fully cooperated with the investigation and is also concerned that there are additional members of the community who were victimized by Cortina, but have not filed a police report or initiated an investigation, according to police, who said they are asking any unidentified victims to come forward at this time.
"We ask any persons who were defrauded by Cortina to contact the Lancaster City Bureau of Police at 717 735-3301 and ask to speak with Detective Bingham or a working investigator," the police department said.
Affected parties or those with additional information can also submit a tip online. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/susana-cortina-charges-fraud-theft-lancaster-police/521-bb4ef79e-cd72-4f1f-a0fd-69e64b7f2348 | 2023-06-05T21:59:12 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/susana-cortina-charges-fraud-theft-lancaster-police/521-bb4ef79e-cd72-4f1f-a0fd-69e64b7f2348 |
LEBANON, Pa. — Note: The video is from May 31.
The 16-year-old suspect charged in last week's deadly shooting in Lebanon is a wanted person of interest in a homicide investigation in upstate New York, authorities said Monday.
James Fernandez-Reyes is one of two suspects in custody for a shooting that killed three people, including two children, and injured another person in Lebanon last Tuesday.
Fernandez-Reyes is charged with multiple counts of homicide in connection to the shooting, which left 8-year-old Jesus Perez-Salome, 9-year-old Sebastian Perez-Salome, and 19-year-old Joshua Lugo-Perez dead at the Lebanon home where they all lived.
A 33-year-old neighbor was injured in the shooting as well; the initial investigation determined he was struck by a stray bullet that traveled into his home next door, authorities said.
Investigators believe Fernandez-Reyes and Alex Torres Santos, 22, committed the murders together. Santos, who is also charged with multiple counts of homicide and other offenses related to the shooting, is also in custody.
On Friday, Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf announced her intention to seek the death penalty against Santos.
Fernandez-Reyes is being charged as an adult in the case, authorities said.
On Monday, police in Rochester, New York said Fernandez-Reyes has an active arrest warrant from Monroe County Family Court related to an alleged firearms violation.
He is also a person of interest in the murder of 12-year-old Juan Lopez in Rochester, according to Rochester Police Department spokesperson Lt. Greg Bello.
"Our Major Crimes Unit has been tirelessly investigating Lopez’s murder and is currently coordinating with law enforcement officials in Lebanon in hopes of furthering that investigation," Bello added.
The investigation of the Lebanon shooting is ongoing. Police are searching for a third male suspect and a suspect vehicle believed to have been involved in the homicide as well.
Santos has a criminal history with firearms and was out on bail for two separate incidents, authorities said. Despite being out on a $50,000 bail, Santos allegedly wore his house-arrest bracelet to the killings.
Police reportedly attempted to arrest Santos via the Lebanon County SWAT team hours after the deadly shooting. He allegedly left the home he was hiding in and attempted to flee, but was taken into custody.
Fernandez-Reyes allegedly also fled, and hid in another home near where Santos was captured, but was located by police and arrested as well.
A search of the home from which Santos and Reyes fled allegedly revealed multiple firearms. One located weapon, an AR-15, was consistent with the shell cases located at the scene. The ammunition in the weapon was also reportedly visually consistent with ammunition utilized in the killings, authorities said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lebanon-county/james-fernandez-reyes-arrest-warrant-poi-rochester-homicide/521-bf82e0ca-9425-41db-a338-a2a9b76460aa | 2023-06-05T21:59:18 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lebanon-county/james-fernandez-reyes-arrest-warrant-poi-rochester-homicide/521-bf82e0ca-9425-41db-a338-a2a9b76460aa |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Victims of sexual abuse in Pennsylvania are fighting an uphill battle to change the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse by urging the state senate to pass House Bill 1 and House Bill 2.
“We are not fighting a religion, we are fighting abuse,” said Jasper Hoffman, a participant from the Peacock streaming series "Sins of the Amish" and host of the "Plain People's Podcast."
As more and more victims come forward, the Pennsylvania State Senate faces mounting pressure to pass House Bills 1 and 2, allowing victims more time to sue their abusers.
The bills have stalled due to bureaucratic reasons.
A statement from Senate GOP Communications Director Kate Flessner said, “In January, the Senate immediately organized the chamber for the 2023-2024 legislative session and took action on Senate Bill 1 on January 11. We have been unwavering in our position and consistently urged the House to vote on Senate Bill 1 as presented. As passed by the Senate, SB 1 would have provided voters with a direct voice on voter identification, legislative review of regulations and opening the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse survivors through constitutional amendments.”
Additionally, former Jehovah Witness Martin Haugh says, “the past five plus years, the Senate has not passed this bill, this is a way to open a statute of limitations for victims of child abuse in the past years to get justice for the victim and to also bring accountability to the churches who protected the child abuse.”
Demonstrators at Monday’s rally say one group often overlooked in child abuse cases are the Amish and Mennonite communities, due to their community’s isolationist practices.
“I think that most people romanticize the Amish and Mennonites more than anything else and so it’s really changing the narrative,” Hoffman said.
“They have a higher abuse rate than almost any other church because they are so insolated and are so not thought about,” Haugh noted.
Programs, including the streaming series ‘Sins of the Amish’ have brought more attention to Amish and Mennonite communities, and shed greater light on the alleged abuse suffered by women and children.
But supporters, including survivor and founder of non-profit 'Misfit Amish' Mary Byler say additional action is needed to bring real change.
“Survivors of child sexual abuse deserve justice, we deserve access to litigation, we are worthy of human rights.”
In a study conducted by Byler in 2021, she reports 50% of Amish and Mennonite children have experienced sexual abuse. However, few cases were reported to authorities.
“Bringing people together in commonality of recognizing child abuse does not know any barriers, it is within the most insulated communities, it is within the most secular communities,” Hoffman said.
Previous legislation aiming to give survivors the same rights, known as Senate Bill 1, passed the house and is now in the senate.
However, it has faced some issues after being grouped with provisions regarding voter identification and executive power.
FOX43 reached out to Senate GOP leadership for a statement on where the bills stand right now.
In their response, Flessner also shared “the House chose not to act on Senate Bill 1 in time for the questions to appear on the May ballot. It was not until the end of May that the House passed Senate Bill 1, after removing two of the three constitutional amendments. While the house decided to remove two of the three measures from Senate Bill 1 as it was passed by the senate, our caucus remains open to conversations about how to accomplish all three of the important constitutional amendments initially included in Senate Bill 1.”
If passed, House Bill 1 would require additional approval by Pennsylvania voters and could be on the ballot by November elections. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/senate-house-rally-capitol-amish-mennonite-children-bill/521-2c875a00-7ff1-43f0-ad10-67f2725e931a | 2023-06-05T21:59:24 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/senate-house-rally-capitol-amish-mennonite-children-bill/521-2c875a00-7ff1-43f0-ad10-67f2725e931a |
LANCASTER, Pa. — As you spend more time outdoors this time of the year, you may notice some areas of your house or yard that could use some TLC. Summer is the perfect time to tackle these tasks.
According to Bill Haughery, owner of Precise Inspecting in Lancaster County, the first thing homeowners should do when inspecting their home is to look up.
“Take a look at your roof. Be able to look at the shingles. Look at the gutter. Look at trees overhanging the roof. All of these things can really harm your roof. Particularly, trees overhanging it will cause mildew and moss to grow on the roof, which causes the shingles to not last as long,” he says.
Haughery adds that while you’re trimming your trees, make sure to cut back any branches that may be touching your home. These branches can act as pathways for insects to get into your home, so it’s best to cut that path off. Most of this work can be done by yourself, but for bigger trees or higher branches, make sure to call in a contractor.
Another item to take care of is power washing your siding. Haughery says that power washing will remove mildew that can break down the siding.
Something else to keep an eye on is your downspouts. Haughery says they should extend 4-6 feet away to keep water from pooling near your foundation.
Another home improvement task perfect for the summertime is sealing your driveway.
“Sealing up those cracks in the concrete with a special concrete caulk or in the asphalt driveway with an asphalt caulk will add years to the life of your walkways and driveways,” says Haughery.
An item of importance to also consider as temperatures heat up is your AC unit. This is the time of the year to call an expert to get an AC tune up. Along with regularly changing your air filter, an AC tune up can help your unit run more efficiently, which in turn will help you save money.
Pat Kazar of Shipley Energy has been an AC technician for over 30 years. His biggest piece of advice for homeowners is to get your units checked early in the season.
“We look at any electrical connections. We find out if there’s any small problems that we can take care of now before the heat gets here. That way they're not calling us, ya know, in the middle of a heatwave and their air conditioner isn’t working. We can maybe fix something now instead of having them call us later,” he says.
Kazar says that most units break during the hottest days, so it’s important to take care of any problems early on. He also stresses that this type of work is not something to DIY, but rather something to call in the professionals for.
Both Kazar and Haughery agree that any work you can do now to prevent future problems will go a long way. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/what-experts-say-should-be-on-your-summer-home-maintenance-checklist-home-smart-help/521-9517e6c9-fefc-4ef5-bb35-aa115db57916 | 2023-06-05T21:59:30 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/what-experts-say-should-be-on-your-summer-home-maintenance-checklist-home-smart-help/521-9517e6c9-fefc-4ef5-bb35-aa115db57916 |
MAINE, USA — A man was brought to a hospital in Lewiston on Sunday with a gunshot wound, deputies say.
The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office told NEWS CENTER Maine the victim's injuries were serious but not life-threatening. The man was shot in the leg, through the scrotum, and into the other leg, authorities said.
The gunshot victim's girlfriend called 911 while driving him to the hospital. She ended up meeting first responders at the Red Roof Grocery in Leeds around 4 p.m., and the victim was taken to the hospital from there.
Deputies said they don't know where the shooting occurred, and the victim isn't cooperating with the investigation. Investigators think the shooting might have taken place in the Litchfield area, and the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office was notified. According to authorities, the sheriff's office hasn't received any related complaints.
As of Monday, the victim remained in the hospital. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/lewiston-auburn/man-brought-to-lewiston-hospital-after-shooting-deputies-say-injury/97-c7068f27-82fe-4c7e-9d75-b758c2af48f0 | 2023-06-05T22:01:51 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/lewiston-auburn/man-brought-to-lewiston-hospital-after-shooting-deputies-say-injury/97-c7068f27-82fe-4c7e-9d75-b758c2af48f0 |
KITTERY, Maine — The identity of a body recovered after a fire destroyed a Kittery hotel last month has been released.
A Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson said Monday the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified Daniel Clarke, 57, of Manassas, Virginia, as the Days Inn fire victim.
Kittery fire officials said at a press conference on May 18 they believe all people have been accounted for.
On May 17, a large fire destroyed the Days Inn hotel located on the Route 1 Bypass. Windy conditions and lack of water contributed to difficulty putting out the flames, fire officials said.
During their investigation, officials reportedly struggled with out-of-date records detailing guests who were staying in the building at the time of the fire.
The cause of the Days Inn fire remains under investigation. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/person-who-died-in-kittery-fire-at-days-inn-identified-days-inn-maine-investigation-public-safety/97-17d0cf17-0d16-45bf-af6c-7c9679f27298 | 2023-06-05T22:01:57 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/person-who-died-in-kittery-fire-at-days-inn-identified-days-inn-maine-investigation-public-safety/97-17d0cf17-0d16-45bf-af6c-7c9679f27298 |
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Authorities are asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing Greeneville teenager.
Police are trying to locate 15-year-old Brianna Weems, who was last seen Monday morning leaving her home on Cherrydale Drive in Greeneville, according to the Greeneville Police Department.
She was riding a greenish-blue bicycle and was possibly wearing black leggings, police said. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted that the agency was also assisting in getting the word out about finding her.
Anyone who sees Weems is asked to call Greeneville police at 423-639-7111 ext. 1 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/greeneville-police-looking-for-missing-15-year-old-who-reportedly-left-home-on-bicycle/ | 2023-06-05T22:03:03 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/greeneville-police-looking-for-missing-15-year-old-who-reportedly-left-home-on-bicycle/ |
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Virginia State Police (VSP) said crews have begun recovery efforts and collecting evidence following a private plane crash in a remote area on Sunday.
The crash happened shortly after the Cessna Citation, which was bound for New York after leaving the Elizabethton Airport, prompted a military response by flying over Washington D.C., prompting F-16 jets to respond. Jet pilots later discovered that the Cessna’s pilot was unconscious.
An update from the VSP said police and a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) representative returned to the crash site Monday morning, which is in a densely wooded area more than a mile from the Bue Ridge Parkway in Augusta County, Virginia.
The VSP confirmed that three people and a pilot were on board the plane. Any recovered remains will be sent to a medical examiner for identification due to the severity of the crash, the release said, and those names will not be made public until next of kin are notified.
The NTSB continues to lead the investigation and will provide any further updates regarding the crash, according to the VSP. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/virginia-state-police-moves-to-recovery-efforts-evidence-collection-following-plane-crash/ | 2023-06-05T22:03:09 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/virginia-state-police-moves-to-recovery-efforts-evidence-collection-following-plane-crash/ |
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Campers and tents are scattered throughout one of the campsites at Lackawanna State Park. Sarah Thoman and her family took advantage of a long weekend away and towed their camper up from the York area. She says it's not always easy to secure a camping spot anywhere at the last minute.
"Since COVID, things have been kind of crazy and busy, and spontaneously being able to go has been difficult. So being able to go over months in advance and having to plan it out. It's been kind of tricky," Thoman said.
Last year, park officials planned and began work to expand RV sites at Lackawanna State Park. Park Manager Rob Barrese says work started to transform the Ledges Loop from regular campsites into 20 RV sites providing access to water, sewer, and electricity. Barrese says those types of campsites are in high demand.
"It's a bureau initiative to increase our RV sites or full hookup sites throughout the state. We're doing it; Ricketts Glen has done it, and I know PROMISED land is in the works."
The project, costing about $1 million, was awarded to EBI, LLC from Mayfield. The site was cleared, pipes were installed, and things seemed on schedule, but two weeks ago, work came to a halt. State park officials say when they inquired about the lack of progress, they learned the contractor had recently filed for bankruptcy.
The unfinished project leaves park officials and campers disappointed.
"To have that capability would have been nice, but we don't mind, you know, just having the electric and the trees to have some shade when it's cooler outside," Thoman said.
"I didn't think we would get it on online for the beginning of summer, but I was hoping by the middle of summer, Fourth of July, so we're hoping by next summer we'll have this online," Barrese said.
It's unclear when the project will resume. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/construction-on-new-state-park-campsites-at-a-standstill-lackawanna-state-park-campground-bankruptcy/523-49aaa066-a376-4935-ae9b-0d8725a17b8c | 2023-06-05T22:03:21 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/construction-on-new-state-park-campsites-at-a-standstill-lackawanna-state-park-campground-bankruptcy/523-49aaa066-a376-4935-ae9b-0d8725a17b8c |
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Commonwealth Health has announced that its obstetrics and gynecology providers will end their practices on July 31.
This comes after the announcement that Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is ending childbirth services on that date as well.
Patients in Wilkes-Barre will have to go to OB/GYN providers in Scranton.
Commonwealth Health says patients with questions should talk to their doctor at their next office visit.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/commonwealth-health-to-end-obgyn-services-wilkesbarre-general-hospital-obstetrics-gynecology-providers/523-809eb1be-5fbb-463f-9d3a-3fe411d05341 | 2023-06-05T22:03:27 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/commonwealth-health-to-end-obgyn-services-wilkesbarre-general-hospital-obstetrics-gynecology-providers/523-809eb1be-5fbb-463f-9d3a-3fe411d05341 |
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — In response to OBGYN services ending at Commonwealth Health, Geisinger held a recruiting event for labor and delivery nurses.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township is looking to fill a number of vacancies and used the event as an opportunity to meet experienced nurses.
"We are really excited to be able to have an opportunity to get to meet these nurses and be able to utilize their years of labor and delivery experience to help on our unit as we continue to see our births increase at Geisinger," said Melissa Williams, OB, Pediatrics, & Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Officials say they had a great turnout at the recruitment event.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/geisinger-recruiting-event-held-in-luzerne-county-commonwealth-health-melissa-williams-obgyn-labor-and-delivery/523-f30da3e5-fd5d-4672-bfaa-6f0ab265dda4 | 2023-06-05T22:03:33 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/geisinger-recruiting-event-held-in-luzerne-county-commonwealth-health-melissa-williams-obgyn-labor-and-delivery/523-f30da3e5-fd5d-4672-bfaa-6f0ab265dda4 |
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Some of the crosswalks in downtown Pottsville are getting a facelift thanks to the city's newest initiative called the Crosswalk Project.
Instead of white lines, the crosswalks around Centre Street now feature the logos of nearby businesses.
“It does caution people, it does make you stop, it makes you pay attention, it's nice and bright. So the safety aspect is one of the primary reasons we do any crosswalk work. But this just happens to have another great benefit as well,” said Tom Palamar, Pottsville City Administrator.
The purpose of the Crosswalk Project is to make it a little easier for people to find their way to local businesses in Downtown Pottsville. And the Majestic Theater is just one out of nine businesses that will be featured in a crosswalk.
“It's a really modern way to highlight such a historic district,” added Majestic Theater's Executive Director, Lisa Gillespie.
She tells Newswatch 16 she's been on board with the Crosswalk Project since the idea first came up about a year ago.
“Anything that can alert people to our existence is a bonus. You have no idea how many people walk through our doors for whatever reason and say, 'hey, I didn't know this was here,'" Gillespie mentioned.
The city of Pottsville just finished this crosswalk by the Majestic Theater last week.
Eight more specialized crosswalks will be added along Centre Street over the next two months.
“Throughout the summer, we will do them all. We still have a little work. We may have to fix some potholes and make them nice and fresh. Some will be easier than others, but we're hoping to get them all down by the time the summer is out,”
Creating a unique path throughout the city of Pottsville.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/pottsville-spearheads-crosswalk-project-tom-palamar-majestic-theatre-lisa-gillespie-centre-street/523-cde0680a-c7d0-4111-81c7-fe77fa358463 | 2023-06-05T22:03:39 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/pottsville-spearheads-crosswalk-project-tom-palamar-majestic-theatre-lisa-gillespie-centre-street/523-cde0680a-c7d0-4111-81c7-fe77fa358463 |
NORMAL — The leadership at Eastview Christian Church has released an 11-page report detailing the third-party investigation into allegations of misconduct, abuse and coverups.
Kellye Fabian Story, an associate attorney with Wagenmaker & Oberly, led the investigation into the nondenominational Christian church that has one of Bloomington-Normal's largest congregations.
The investigation began after statements from former staff members circulated on social media in February and March alleging misconduct by Caleb Baker, a former Eastview pastor who left the church in 2016, that included inappropriate sexual relationships and behavior with congregation members. This prompted the resignation of longtime senior pastor and father to Caleb, Mike Baker, and the promise from church leadership to launch a thorough third-party review.
Fabian Story and the law firm investigated the alleged sexual misconduct by Caleb Baker, the alleged coverup of that misconduct and the impact of power dynamics upon staff and the congregation from Mike Baker and the top leaders. They also reviewed Eastview’s policies and made recommendations for improvements.
The investigation involved multiple interviews with the leadership team and interviews with “dozens of individuals.” They also received testimonials and numerous documents that involved church governance, leadership meetings, internal audits, employment records, complaints, social media posts and correspondences. The specifics of interviews were not included in the report.
The report indicated that at various times, Eastview leaders, including both Bakers and the leadership team known as the Elders, did not act appropriately, which resulted in conflicts of interests and harm to congregation members.
In a statement issued Sunday, the Elders said they participated in the investigation “with a posture of transparency” by providing documents and lists of witnesses and submitting to interviews.
They said: "We join our staff and congregation in praying that anything hidden comes to light and for the truth to be revealed, so that we can embrace the truth gracefully and be changed by it."
The report did not indicate any criminal or illegal action had taken place, but infidelity, an imbalance of power structures and a culture of fear were reported.
“Overall, the number of people on staff harmed by the culture that degraded over time is significant,” the report states. “Nearly all staff members we interviewed shared credible evidence that they are carrying some level of pain and hurt that they believe was caused by Mike Baker and the culture resulting from his leadership at Eastview. Additionally, many former staff and former congregants feel deeply hurt by Eastview, which has impacted their view of the Church and their faith.”
“... One staff member described the relief they felt when Mike Baker left, like the whole staff could finally exhale and no longer be afraid.”
Mike Baker participated in the investigation and was interviewed.
On Monday, Mike Baker declined to comment on the report. In a YouTube video posted early Monday, he said he was “determined not to read” the report, “and I’ve got nothing more to say.”
“Here’s what I will say, is that I worked for 16 years as pastor, senior pastor 27 years. Gave my life, heart and soul, did the best I could. So, that’s it, I’m not going to respond. I’ve said everything I want to say; my story hasn’t changed,” he said.
Caleb Baker declined to be interviewed or participate in the investigation but provided a statement to the law firm: “I realize I wasn’t as healthy of a person as I could’ve or should’ve been during the 3 and a half years that I worked at Eastview. And I take full responsibility for that. That being said, I genuinely hope for the best for the future of Eastview and I am committed to pursuing health in all aspects of my life moving forward.”
Investigation conclusions
Using the standard of “more likely than not,” defined as “what an objective person would naturally conclude based on the information presented,” the law firm concluded that Mike Baker misused his leadership position and “impeded the Church leadership’s ability to follow the Church’s policies and procedures for addressing various complaints and reports of misconduct that were made between approximately 2013 and 2023.”
It was also concluded that during his time as senior pastor, the culture at Eastview degraded to the point that just before Mike Baker’s resignation, decisions were largely driven by fear of retribution and failure; the “superseding desire” to protect the church’s image; a disregard for those harmed by church leadership; a lack of knowledge and training related to harm and trauma and how to handle complaints and reports of misconduct, “including sexual misconduct and sexual harm.”
The report further states that Caleb Baker engaged in conduct “inconsistent with the Church’s sincerely held religious beliefs and the Church’s requirements for Church employees in the form of sexual relationships outside the context of marriage during his time on staff at Eastview," and that both Bakers failed to disclose what they knew of Caleb Baker’s sexual conduct and the reasons for his termination, to the staff and Elders. They also failed to disclose that information to Caleb Baker’s subsequent employer, Central Christian Church in Phoenix, Arizona.
The firm’s assessments also state that Caleb Baker’s apparent sexual relationships and failure to disclose them violated the church’s standards regarding “sexuality and leadership qualifications.
“While he worked for Eastview, leadership seemed largely unaware that Caleb used his position, role, or influence as a pastor to persuade women to engage in sexual activity. However, the individuals we were able to interview that had had sexual experiences with Caleb shared credibly that he did so.”
Power dynamics
The report delves into Eastview’s culture and noted that most of those who were interviewed and had been around the church for more than 10 years said they noticed a shift in culture between 2013 and 2015.
Before the younger Baker joined the staff, most staff members reportedly had a positive experience.
But after, "a fear of reprimand and fear of retribution apparently increased as motivating factors. Such change in culture coincided with adverse employment decisions related to challenges of Mike Baker handling of reports related to Caleb Baker’s alleged conduct or raising character and conduct problems about Caleb Baker.”
The investigation found that the fear of reprimand and retribution were the most prevalent culture themes reported by staffers in the last decade.
“Most of those interviewed expressed that they were afraid for their jobs on a regular basis and afraid they would be retaliated against if they complained, reported any harm or wrongdoing, or did anything that could be perceived as crossing Mike Baker.”
The culture of silencing abuse and the need to “protect the church” was also highlighted as reported by staff members.
Eastview leadership structure also seemed to break down in some instances with Mike Baker being exempt from certain reporting structures and rules that the rest of the staff was expected to follow.
The report noted that the church’s governance made Mike Baker the Elders’ sole point of employee contact, so they did not oversee or direct any other church employees. This in turn made the former senior pastor the congregation’s only means of contacting the Elders.
“According to various witnesses we interviewed, the staff did not believe they were permitted to make any reports to the Elders or communicate with them about ministry topics. As several former staff shared with us, when they did go to the Elders, they believed their jobs might be at risk and they would be retaliated against for doing so,” the Wagenmaker & Oberly found.
A lack of accountability, sufficient reporting systems and adequate human resources were also noted in the report.
Conflicts of interest
Regarding the Elder Leadership Team, the firm found that the team did not “sufficiently address” the conflict of interest issues, including Mike Baker leading the initial Human Resources audit in response to these allegations.
“Such leadership deficiency may have been due to cultural and power dynamics allowing for Mike Baker’s exertion of excessively strong authority particularly in light of the Church’s policy governance structure,” the report said. “Reportedly, however, Mike Baker kept material information from the ELT, which thwarted the ELT from effectively addressing the sexual misconduct and related matters.”
A conflict of interest also arose in the intersection of the senior Baker’s pastoral leadership and parental roles, according to the report. Mike Baker should have recused himself “due to his conflicting loyalties and allowed others in leadership to exercise proper biblical discipline regarding Caleb."
“Similarly, Mike Baker’s statements and conduct after his resignation further demonstrate (his) prioritization of concern for his son and his family as a direct outworking of the above described serious conflict of interest.”
The reports states that Mike Baker never should have been involved with the hiring or discipline of Caleb Baker and that the Elders should have conducted “a more comprehensive investigation” when allegations in the form of letters were received in February 2016, without the involvement of Mike Baker.
The leadership team should have required that Mike Baker recuse himself," it says.
The report also states that the team should have responded more quickly to letters and subsequent emails that alleged sexual misconduct by Caleb Baker and taken other measures to avoid conflicts of interest in responding.
Recommendations
In its report, the law firm provided 10 recommendations for Eastview leadership team’s next steps, based on what was found and “to put Eastview in a position to thrive and bring glory to God.”
The recommendations include:
- improving governance and leadership structures,
- improving the HR department,
- requiring leadership and staff to train in victim care and trauma-informed responses,
- implementing regular educational programming for staff on sexual misconduct,
- developing and making available protocols for reporting misconduct by a supervisor,
- developing written policies and procedures for addressing allegations,
- providing training on conflict of interest issues,
- providing teaching on reconciliation and restorative justice,
- addressing the treatment of women at Eastview, and
- proceeding through the restoration and reconciliation phase.
Wagenmaker & Oberly hopes in the next phase to introduce restoration and reconciliation teachings, establish trainings and gather groups to “work through the pain and harm that so many have experienced as a way to bring about healing,” on a voluntary basis.
In their statement, the Elders said, “While we still have much to walk through together, we anticipate providing additional update(s) in direct response to the findings soon. Moving forward, we will be processing the report and praying for the Holy Spirit’s leading and for wisdom. We ask our church family and the larger body of Christ to pray with us.” | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/eastview-christian-church-investigation-finds-culture-of-fear-amid-abuse-allegations/article_1fabde4c-03c1-11ee-a49b-8b12d19b4b34.html | 2023-06-05T22:06:10 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/eastview-christian-church-investigation-finds-culture-of-fear-amid-abuse-allegations/article_1fabde4c-03c1-11ee-a49b-8b12d19b4b34.html |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Crews recovered a body matching the description of a person who went missing in the Sacramento River, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
The person went missing in the Sacramento River Sunday near Garden Highway. The Sacramento Fire Department described the person as a man, but his identity has not been released.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/body-recovered-missing-swimmer-sacramento-river/103-7f37e879-80a5-440c-bd8f-5f90c8ea2c12 | 2023-06-05T22:06:59 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/body-recovered-missing-swimmer-sacramento-river/103-7f37e879-80a5-440c-bd8f-5f90c8ea2c12 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A plane carrying migrants landed at Sacramento Executive Airport Monday — just days after 16 Colombian and Venezuelan migrants turned up at the Catholic Church diocese’s headquarters in Sacramento.
The plane landed around 10:30 a.m. carrying about 20 people, and it matches the description provided by the California Attorney General's Office. It is not clear what countries the 20 people are from.
According to ABC News, the flight appeared to have come from El Paso, Texas before making a stop in New Mexico.
A spokesperson for the Attorney General said the company associated with the group of migrants arriving Friday appears to have also been involved in Monday's flight.
The company, Vetrol Systems, is the same vendor that coordinated migrant flights to Martha's Vineyard in September 2022, according to ABC News.
According to flight tracking information, the plane was scheduled to land at Sacramento McLellan Airport but landed at Sacramento Executive Airport. A spokesperson for the airport would not confirm or deny that the flight was diverted but said migrants were believed to be on board.
16 migrants dropped off at Sacramento diocese
The second flight comes after the arrival of 16 migrants from Colombia and Venezuela, who were taken from Texas to New Mexico before they were put on a chartered plane to California's capital Friday.
Religious leaders at the Catholic Church Diocese of Sacramento said migrants approaching their offices had no idea where they were and only carried a backpack's worth of belongings.
Sacramento Mayor Darrel Steinberg released a statement Saturday likening the drop-off to human trafficking.
"Whoever is behind this must answer the following: Is there anything more cruel than using scared human beings to score cheap political points? Sacramento represents the best of American values," Steinberg said in a statement. "We always welcome 'the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses,' and we always will."
Officials at the California Justice Department say they are investigating the circumstances of the flight to see if any laws have been broken.
Attorney General Rob Bonta said the migrants had documentation that appeared to show they came from Florida.
"While we continue to collect evidence, I want to say this very clearly: State-sanctioned kidnapping is not a public policy choice, it is immoral and disgusting," said Bonta in a statement. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/plane-migrants-lands-at-sacramento-airport/103-1bc3ad2f-5e34-498d-9740-e500283cbf63 | 2023-06-05T22:07:00 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/plane-migrants-lands-at-sacramento-airport/103-1bc3ad2f-5e34-498d-9740-e500283cbf63 |
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — A man was arrested Sunday after driving a boat impaired toward Madeira Beach in the area where people were swimming, a Facebook post from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office explains.
It all started when marine deputies were called out to the area on reports of the driver of a fishing boat unconscious and slumped over behind the wheel, the agency reports. The passenger on the boat was also unresponsive on the deck of the boat.
In a video from the sheriff's office's chopper up above, the boat can be seen speeding toward the public swimming beach.
Once marine deputies were able to find the boat, the deputies started talking to the boat driver who reportedly was "visibly disoriented" with bloodshot and glossy eyes.
The video shows marine deputies asking the driver how much alcohol he drank to which the man said he had no alcohol.
"I'm looking at an empty beer can," the deputy responded while pointing.
This led deputies to conduct a field sobriety test which the man ultimately failed, the sheriff's office explains. He was arrested for one count of BUI.
"Thanks to the quick action of all the deputies involved, there were no injuries," the Facebook post said. "The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is committed to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage associated with the impaired operation of vessels.
"Whether on land or at sea, always remember to have a designated driver and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs."
Watch the full video down below. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/pinellas-county-deputies-arrest-boater-impaired-madeira-beach/67-adf7891e-4ddc-4377-8262-35ac9a95ec6a | 2023-06-05T22:10:21 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/pinellas-county-deputies-arrest-boater-impaired-madeira-beach/67-adf7891e-4ddc-4377-8262-35ac9a95ec6a |
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A man from Lakeland is dead after reports say he was caught in a rip current on Friday off Daytona Beach.
There was also a 76-year-old man from Kentucky who died on Thursday near Daytona Beach Shores after he was pulled from the ocean, The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports.
The Lakeland man, who was identified on a GoFundMe page as Mark Bryson, was swimming shortly at 11 a.m. in an unguarded area of the beach when he got caught in a rip current, Beach Safety and Ocean Rescue Deputy Chief Tammy Malphurs told the newspaper.
Two other people caught in the rip current made it to shore and when lifeguards pulled Bryson to the beach, he had no pulse and CPR was performed. However, he was taken to a hospital where he later died, according to The Daytona Beach News-Journal.
"People tend to underestimate the power of a rip current quite often," Malphurs told the News-Journal.
The condition status of the other two people who made it out alive from the rip current is reportedly not yet available.
The GoFundMe post for Bryson says he was a father of four and died in the rip current after he tried to save his son. Those interested in helping out the Bryson family can check out the GoFundMe by clicking here.
Kentucky native Robert Sarver was swimming in an area without a staffed lifeguard tower when a witness told authorities they saw him floating face down in waist-deep water, The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports.
After the witness went to go check on Sarver, he reportedly noticed he was unconscious and pulled him from the water.
"When a deputy arrived at around 2 p.m., he saw several bystanders performing CPR," the newspapers reported. "First responders took Sarver to Halifax Health Medical Center, but he was pronounced dead, according to the sheriff's office."
Volusia County Beaches said in a Facebook post they rescued 72 people from the ocean this past weekend while also providing medical services and other information to beachgoers.
"Our goal is to continue to keep you safe while at the beach!" the social media post reads. "Rip currents are expected to be a threat throughout the week as well as heavy surf."
People heading to the beach in the area are encouraged to swim in front of a staffed lifeguard tower and download the Volusia Beaches app for all the latest beach information.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the best way to prevent getting caught in a rip current is to stay close to the shore and near a lifeguard. But since lifeguards can't always be available, there are indicators to help spot a rip current to know which areas to avoid swimming in.
Before you get in the water, check for rip currents at an elevated position that overlooks the beach, such as the parking lot or sand dune, and watch the water for several minutes since rip current conditions can change, according to NOAA.
The easiest type of rip current to identify are channelized rip currents as they usually look as darker, narrow gaps of water heading offshore between areas of breaking waves and whitewater, the NOAA says. They can also appear as darker paths heading out through the surf, so make sure to look for gaps in the lines of breaking waves.
To learn more ways how to spot a rip current, click here. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/lakeland-man-dies-daytona-beach-rip-current/67-e0083f8e-35d6-4835-869d-f678988037fa | 2023-06-05T22:10:28 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/lakeland-man-dies-daytona-beach-rip-current/67-e0083f8e-35d6-4835-869d-f678988037fa |
MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland will be providing assistance this week for residents having issues with the city's new utility payment portal.
On June 6, the city will be at the Midland Senior Center from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. On June 7, the city will be at the Southeast Senior Center from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., while on June 10, the city will be at Centennial Library from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There will be representatives at these locations with laptops for people who need help. These people must also bring a water bill with the account number and a picture ID.
For more information, people can go to the City of Midland website. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-midland-customer-service-department-to-help-residents-with-new-utility-payment-portal/513-22cad5e5-7cf7-4b25-99df-2827f038830d | 2023-06-05T22:14:18 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-midland-customer-service-department-to-help-residents-with-new-utility-payment-portal/513-22cad5e5-7cf7-4b25-99df-2827f038830d |
ODESSA, Texas — Odessa Animal Services will be celebrating National Adopt-A-Cat Month with a special deal.
Adoption fees will be $27 for the month and include spay/neuter, a microchip, medication and rabies shot. According to a Facebook post from the Odessa Police Department, large litters of kittens are born during the month of June and get dropped off at local animal shelters.
The Odessa Animal Shelter is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. For more information about the shelter, people can click here. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/odessa-animal-services-to-celebrate-national-adopt-a-cat-month/513-aee94f80-434b-4ebb-84ad-edcb2553d7da | 2023-06-05T22:14:24 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/odessa-animal-services-to-celebrate-national-adopt-a-cat-month/513-aee94f80-434b-4ebb-84ad-edcb2553d7da |
Ameritas has announced the upcoming retirement of its current CEO and the naming of a successor.
The Lincoln-based insurance and financial services company said Bill Lester, president and chief executive officer of Ameritas Mutual Holding Company, Ameritas Holding Company and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., will retire on Jan. 2.
The Ameritas board has selected Bob Jurgensmeier, who currently serves as executive vice president of independent distribution and investments, to succeed Lester as CEO.
Lester is a Nebraska native with a business degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He began his career with Ameritas in 1983 as a securities analyst and held numerous positions throughout the organization before becoming CEO in January 2020.
“Bill’s legacy reflects 40 years of unwavering commitment to the Ameritas purpose and customers and to everyone associated with the organization,” Ameritas Board Chair Tonn Ostergard said in a news release. “Bill is an outstanding leader and an exemplary representative of Ameritas within the industry and community. The board and I thank Bill for his leadership and congratulate him on his retirement.”
Jurgensmeier has worked in the insurance and financial services industry for more than 25 years. He began his career with Ameritas in 2012 as senior vice president and chief actuary, individual division.
In addition to Jurgensmeier's appointment, Ameritas also announced the appointment of Sue Wilkinson as president and chief operating officer, also effective Jan. 2. Wilkinson joined Ameritas as a corporate accountant in 1995 and has held various leadership roles. She was elected executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer in 2018.
Jurgensmeier and Wilkinson are terrific choices, Lester said.
“Bob and Sue are smart, strategic leaders with a great vision for the future and a deep understanding of our industry and of the unique qualities that make Ameritas so special.”
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Arwen Wiechman, third grade, spins around while learning ballet during the Everett Community Learning Center after-school program on Monday. Dancers from the American Ballet Theatre led the students in dance exercises in advance of the company's performances on Tuesday and Wednesday of "Giselle" at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
LARRY ROBINSON, Journal Star
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A 12-year-old Lincoln girl who went missing Saturday has been found safely, Lincoln Police said Monday.
The girl went missing sometime Saturday in the Havelock area, Lincoln Police said in a tweet Sunday morning.
In another tweet Monday afternoon, police said she had been located safely.
What you missed this week in notable Southeast Nebraska crimes and court cases
This week's local crime and court updates from The Lincoln Journal Star.
Joshua Salazar received more than 30 years in prison Wednesday for assaulting a woman and kidnapping her and her 2-year-old child during a methamphetamine-induced psychotic episode.
The state of Iowa is challenging a ruling that it violated prison workers’ right to be heard on issues of personal safety and assaults on the staff committed by inmates.
Protesters gathered at the site of the collapse in downtown Davenport, saying more people are still missing and could be inside.
🎧 Reporter Karen Robinson-Jacobs discusses the racial makeup of police departments in relation to the communities they serve. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/12-year-old-missing-lincoln-girl-found-safely/article_525577fa-02e9-11ee-a3d3-7352ecb512a2.html | 2023-06-05T22:18:26 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/12-year-old-missing-lincoln-girl-found-safely/article_525577fa-02e9-11ee-a3d3-7352ecb512a2.html |
A 34-year-old Lincoln man was stabbed Friday night after he knocked on an apartment door, seeking a woman he had been drinking with, police said in court records.
Instead of finding the 40-year-old woman, the man instead encountered Adan M. Garcia, who prosecutors charged Monday with second-degree assault for allegedly stabbing the 34-year-old man, according to the court filings.
Police responded to the apartment, near 13th and E streets, shortly before midnight Friday after the 34-year-old man called authorities and reported he'd been stabbed.
The man said Garcia, 41, emerged from behind the door he knocked on and swung a kitchen knife at him three times before stabbing him in the abdomen, Lincoln Police Officer Benjamin Palmer said in the affidavit for Garcia's arrest.
The 34-year-old led police to Garcia's apartment as he bled from his wound before Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews took him by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was treated, Palmer said.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Andrew Wegley joined the Journal Star as breaking news reporter after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lincoln-man-stabbed-after-knocking-on-apartment-door-police-allege/article_b19fe620-03d2-11ee-893a-934bc37ee448.html | 2023-06-05T22:18:32 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lincoln-man-stabbed-after-knocking-on-apartment-door-police-allege/article_b19fe620-03d2-11ee-893a-934bc37ee448.html |
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK -- Acadia National Park has received the needed funding to work on a project that has been on the back burner for decades.
During the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission meeting Monday afternoon, deputy superintendent Brandon Bies announced the park will start to design an addition to the Harden Farms employee housing.
The two largest issues for the park in recent years have been finding staff and where to house them.
Currently, the housing consists of two four-bedroom apartments but Bies says the goal of the project is to build housing for an additional fifty to sixty beds.
"Harden farms has been targeted for employee housing since, like, the 1960s on many of our park management plans going back fifty-sixty years," says Bies, "If you go down there today you will even see how they started to build the infrastructure, there are random roads going into the woods and fire hydrants into the woods. This has been the plan for a very long time".
Bies says he anticipates the design process will be completed by the end of this year with construction starting in 2024. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/acadia-national-park-begins-employee-housing-expansion/article_df5e08a6-03e3-11ee-9b28-f3f8b4fc7fad.html | 2023-06-05T22:19:56 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/acadia-national-park-begins-employee-housing-expansion/article_df5e08a6-03e3-11ee-9b28-f3f8b4fc7fad.html |
BANGOR -- As summer approaches and foot traffic increases, local authorities are stressing the importance of pedestrian safety and awareness.
A recent crash landed a man in the hospital with serious injuries after a driver reportedly failed to yield at a crosswalk on main street in Bangor.
According to Sergeant Jason McAmbly thankfully the pedestrian survived but he reminds drivers to be careful.
"Pay attention. Look at what's in front of you. Don't look at your phone or the radio. If the kids are yelling, give it a second before you turn your attention to them, said McAmbly.
The Maine Department of Transportation reports there were 21 pedestrian fatalities statewide in 2022.
Officer Mcambley said pedestrians should always move with caution too.
"Pedestrians you might have the right away but that vehicle coming out weighs by a whole lot. That vehicle can do a whole lot of damage to you. Even though you are right,” said McAmbley.
Now that tourism season is ramping up, along with the scheduled series of concerts taking place this summer walkers are asked to be mindful of their alcohol intake.
"Yes some people are impaired we've had those.. More often than not it's because the driver is not paying attention,” according to McAmbley.
Mcambley also reminds drivers never to drink and drive, pointing out that impairment has reportedly played a role in multiple crashes involving pedestrians. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/police-talk-pedestrian-safety-amid-rise-in-walkers-hit-by-vehicles/article_6bf78c28-03e5-11ee-a9cb-a31234d9b04b.html | 2023-06-05T22:20:03 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/police-talk-pedestrian-safety-amid-rise-in-walkers-hit-by-vehicles/article_6bf78c28-03e5-11ee-a9cb-a31234d9b04b.html |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Mountain Brook Schools School Resource Officer (SRO) team was celebrated today after being named the state’s best SRO team for the 2022-23 school year.
The award was given by The Alabama Association of School Resource Officers (TAASRO), and the team was recognized at the TAASRO Safe Schools Conference in Orange Beach Monday morning.
The SRO team serving and protecting those in Mountain Brook Schools include:
- Corporal Glen White
- Corporal Tommy Tanner
- Officer Daphne Horton
- Officer Ro Burrow
- Officer Lance Ziska
- Officer Richard Knecht
In 2018, Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and the school’s Board of Education collaborated with the city of Mountain Brook to place an SRO on every school’s campus. Mountain Brook SROs have been specially trained to work in a school setting. Today, they received recognition for their work. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/mountain-brooks-school-resource-officer-team-awarded-best-in-the-state/ | 2023-06-05T22:20:46 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/mountain-brooks-school-resource-officer-team-awarded-best-in-the-state/ |
Movies in the park, book readings, El Día de San Juan Fiesta — you don't have to break the bank to enjoy local events in Tucson.
Here are 34 events that are free to attend this June.
Lady Haha Comedy Open Mic
Lady Haha Comedy, for women, the LGBTQ+ community and allies, is hosting two open mic nights at Hotel Congress this June.
When: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. sign-up on Tuesdays, June 6 and June 20
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free to attend. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Gardening Hour
Learn about gardening and bring home clippings all while connecting with The Garden Kitchen team.
When: 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays
Where: The Garden Kitchen, 2205 S. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson
Visit Children's Museum Tucson for a free night of science and art, including story times and pop-up science experiments.
When: 5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Art Corner with BICAS
Get free access to recycled bike art parts, tools and other materials and get creative! Once you're finished, you can donate your creation to BICAS or give a suggested donation to the nonprofit, if you're able to. Check in at the front counter before heading to the art area.
When: 4-6 p.m. Fridays
Where: BICAS, 2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, donation suggested
Visit the event page for more information.
Chillin at the Chul
Tohono Chul's summer series Chillin at the Chul is back for another year! Check out music, spirits and bites. On Saturdays, Tohono Chul has partnered with Children's Museum Oro Valley to provide family-friendly nature play.
When: 5-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 2
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Trivia at the Short Rest Tavern
Fridays are for trivia at the Short Rest Tavern, a hidden bar tucked inside Tucson Mall's Tucson Games and Gadgets.
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Short Rest Tavern, 4500 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks. Tables are first come, first served.
Visit the event page for more information.
Queer Baile
The Downtown Clifton is hosting a queer dance party with a DJ, drinks and a photo booth.
When: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, June 9
Where: The Downtown Clifton, 485 S. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks
Visit the event page for more information.
Cafecito: Generational Wealth
This casual bilingual conversation, hosted by the Sunnyside Foundation, will discuss resources and tools to "better understand how money works, how to manage it and build financial confidence." Coffee and pan dulce will be provided!
When: 9-11 a.m. Friday, June 9
Where: Tucson Industrial Development Authority, 376 S. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Bubbles & Books
Local author Adiba Nelson is celebrating the paperback launch of her book, "Ain't That a Mother: Postpartum, Palsy, and Everything in Between." Enjoy a reading by Nelson herself, book signings and a Q&A session. Plus, cocktails and mocktails from the cash bar!
When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10
Where: Flora's Market Run, 2513 E. Sixth St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks. Space is limited, so it's recommended to arrive early.
Visit the event page for more information.
Art After Dark at Children's Museum Tucson
Each month, Children's Museum Tucson hosts Art After Dark with local arts groups and free admission!
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Second SundAZe at TMA
Visit the Tucson Museum of Art every second Sunday for pay-what-you-wish admission. Enjoy art-making, performances, story time and activities in the gallery.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 11
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Pay what you wish
Visit the event page for more information.
Monsoon Literacy Celebration
This kid-friendly event, recommended for children ages 4-10 years old, will include hands-on literacy activities, the animated short movie "Superworm," story times, and a sing-and-dance-along.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11
Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
Cost: Free to attend, register online
Visit the event page for more information.
Ride with FUGA
Take a bike ride with organization FUGA, which advocates for mobility, accessibility and representation for Tucson's south-side and west-side communities.
When: 8-10 a.m. Sunday, June 11; 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 30
Where: Ward 1, 940 W. Alameda St., on June 11; El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road, on June 30
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Young Leaders United Social Hour
Young Leaders United, part of nonprofit United Way, is hosting their monthly social hour on June 14. Enjoy drinks and apps while networking with young professionals.
When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14
Where: Playground Bar & Lounge, 278 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks. RSVP in advance.
Visit the event page for more information.
Free Third Thursdays at MOCA
Third Thursday at Tucson’s Museum of Contemporary Art is a party. The art museum is open late with free admission — and free beer from Barrio Brewing Co. KXCI will be DJing and Hungry Kepuha will be serving food.
When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, June 15
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit the event page for more information.
"Making Black America: Through the Grapevine" preview
The folks behind the Tucson Juneteenth Festival are organizing a free preview of "Making Black America: Through the Grapevine" at The Loft Cinema. There will be commentary by local historians and food will be available before the preview begins.
When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 15. Preview begins at 5 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit the event page for more information.
Movies at Reid Park
Every other Friday beginning June 2 and ending July 28, catch a family-friendly movie in Reid Park thanks to Cox Communications. There will be pre-show entertainment including performances, games and prizes. Food trucks will be onsite, too! The movie begins when the sun goes down.
When: 6 p.m. Fridays, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28
Where: Demeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food trucks. Bring chairs or blankets!
Visit the event page for more information.
Monthly Tarot Salon
Metaphysical shop The Ninth House hosts informal tarot salons each month, allowing community members to practice their tarot reading skills. Bring a tarot or oracle deck — and a notebook and pen!
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16
Where: The Ninth House, 2563 E. Fort Lowell Road
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Tucson Juneteenth Festival
Head to this daylong Juneteenth celebration with live entertainment, a car show, food, job vendors, a kids zone and more.
When: 1-9 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Movies in Marana
Outdoor movie screenings in Marana stretch all the way into the fall season. On June 17, catch a screening of "Zootopia."
When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17. The movie begins at sundown.
Where: Gladden Farms Community Park, 12205 N. Tangerine Farms Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food trucks. Bring chairs or blankets!
Visit the event page for more information.
Movies on the Lawn in Oro Valley
Oro Valley has a whole roster of movies being shown on the lawn of their rec center this summer, including "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" on June 17.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center, 10555 N. La Cañada Dr.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Family Saturdays with Watershed Management Group
Head to Watershed Management Group for Family Saturdays where you'll learn about reusing water around your home. Kids and teens can enjoy story time, song time and learning how to shape a worry stone.
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Watershed Management Group, 1137 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Traditional O'odham Agriculture at Mission Garden
Attend this event to learn about Tohono O'odham agricultural practices, including demonstrations and talks about traditional crops like corn, beans and squash.
When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 17
Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost: Free to attend, donations accepted
Visit the event page for more information.
"In the Cases" opening reception
Etherton Gallery is hosting an opening reception for an exhibit dubbed "In the Cases," featuring the work of photographer Dan Budnik and mixed media artist Caleb Gutierrez. A DJ will spin music in the courtyard!
When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Etherton Gallery, 340 S. Convent Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
"Blue" photography exhibition
The upcoming exhibit "Blue" at Decode Gallery will feature photography centered around the color blue. An opening reception takes place June 17.
When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: Decode Gallery, 320 S. Convent Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
TKMA Song Circle Social Gathering
Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association, aka the folks who put on the annual Tucson Folk Festival, are putting together a bimonthly Song Circle Social. Bring your instrument, share some songs and mingle with fellow musicians.
When: 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday, June 18
Where: Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Solutions Focused Community Book Club
Journalist Caitlin Schmidt is teaming up with Tucson Tome Gnome and the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona for a solutions-focused community book club centered around "I Never Thought of It That Way" by Monica Guzman. "This book club aims to bring together interested community members from all walks of life to bond over a shared desire to make our community better for all," organizers say.
When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 22
Where: Community Foundation Campus, 5049 E. Broadway
Cost: Free to attend. RSVP online.
Visit the event page for more information.
Loft Kids Fest
Loft Kids Fest is back for another summer of family-friendly movies. The festival kicks off with an outdoor screening of "Looney Tunes" on June 23. Then, every Saturday and Sunday morning from June 24 through July 16, free movie screenings will take place indoors at The Loft with pre-show entertainment from local toy shop Mildred & Dildred.
When: 6 p.m. Friday, June 23 for the outdoor screening of "Looney Tunes." On other days, doors open at 9:15 a.m. for pre-show activities and movies begin at 10 a.m. weekends June 24-July 16.
Where: Kickoff event is at Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. Other screenings are at The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Fire Show at Sky Bar
The Cirque Roots Fire Troupe puts on a 20-minute fire show every fourth Friday, right outside of Sky Bar.
When: 8:15-8:45 p.m. Friday, June 23
Where: Sky Bar, 536 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
El Día de San Juan Fiesta
El Día de San Juan Fiesta is held each year on June 24 to celebrate the coming summer rains. The celebration, organized by the Menlo Park Neighborhood Association, includes blessings, food and entertainment.
When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Summer Saturday Night at the Presidio
The Presidio Museum is staying open late! Enjoy cocktails, tapas and charcuterie in the new on-site Dandelion Cafe, plus listen to live guitar music on the patio. The museum will also host two lantern tours throughout the night.
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave.
Cost: Free admission to the museum with a purchase at The Dandelion Cafe.
Visit the event page for more information.
A Night Under the Stars
Local nonprofit Reach For The Stars is hosting a night of stargazing. Learn about the stars and planets, all while gazing through telescopes and binoculars.
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead, 16248 E. Marsh Station Road
Cost: Free to attend, donations accepted
Visit the event page for more information.
Archaeology Day at Mission Garden
Learn hands-on archaeology skills at Mission Garden's monthly Archaeology Day.
When: 8-9 a.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost: Free to attend, donations accepted
Visit the event page for more information.
Listening Party at Revel
Revel Wine Bar is hosting a listening party featuring Sade Adu's greatest hits.
When: 8-11 p.m. Friday, June 30
Where: Revel Wine Bar, 416 E. Ninth St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for wine
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Tucson reached triple-digit temperatures Sunday for the second time this year, setting a new record for the longest period between the first and second occurrence of 100-degree days.
The mercury hit 101 at 3:58 p.m. Sunday, the highest 2023 temperature so far.
The previous triple-digit high was 35 days ago on April 30, making this the lengthiest gap between 100-degree days in a calendar year in Tucson weather records going back to 1894.
Monday's high was expected to be 101, with a 45% chance of reaching 102 and a 21% possibility of hitting 103.
Relief is in sight, though, as cooler temperatures are expected to settle in by the middle of the week and generally last through the rest of the month.
Tuesday through Sunday, highs in the 90s are expected. Breezy conditions are also in Tuesday's forecast.
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BOISE, Idaho — The winningest college football quarterback of all time is back on the college football Hall of Fame ballot for the third year in a row.
Kellen Moore, who played for Boise State from 2007-2011, won 50 games in his Bronco career, including the 2010 Fiesta Bowl.
He was named the conference offensive player of the year during three of his four seasons.
In 2010, Moore was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.
On the list this year, 78 players and nine coaches from the FBS and an additional 101 players and 32 coaches from the divisional ranks.
According to a press release, about 1,500 individuals were eligible.
Per KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust, Moore ranks first in career wins (50), second in career passing touchdowns (142), fourth in passing yards (14,667), and 14th in quarterback efficiency rating (169.0).
Members of the National Football Foundation will vote on this year's nominees, which include Marshawn Lynch, Ryan Leaf, and Alex Smith.
And nominated for the very first time? Pittsburg wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Vick.
The inductees will be announced in early 2024.
The ceremony is scheduled for December 10, 2024.
Moore is already a member of the Boise State Athletics Hall of Fame.
After his career at Boise State, Moore was not drafted in the 2012 NFL draft but was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent.
In 2015, Moore was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.
In 2018, he retired from the NFL as a player but later became the Cowboys' quarterbacks coach. In 2019, he was promoted to the team's offensive coordinator.
In 2023, he parted ways with Dallas and became the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers.
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IDAHO, USA — Since federal COVID-19 relief money for Idaho's childcare industry runs out in June, some local providers are adjusting their budgets to make ends meet.
"This is a crisis moment," Lakewood Montessori owner Mary Clements said.
Over the past three years, Idaho has received more than $300 million in relief money to keep the childcare industry afloat. Business owners like Clements got thousands of dollars monthly to help keep the lights on and pay for staff.
About 3,600 individual employees also got $300. Emily Allen, Voices for Children policy associate, said the wage boost was necessary.
"Idaho's median wage for childcare workers is $10.50 per hour," she said. "We have to pay teachers more in order to retain them as educators in the early childhood workforce."
To keep improving salaries and deal with inflation, Clements said they need to continue increasing tuition after the American Rescue Plan Act money runs out.
She said Lakewood Montessori has already announced a 10% hike, which is not enough. Unfortunately, raising tuition means possibly excluding certain families.
"I worry that families can't afford childcare," Clements said, "or at least they can't afford high-quality childcare with highly educated and experienced teachers. And that should be something that everybody should worry about."
Already, Allen said there are not enough childcare providers around Idaho. The pandemic only made the issue worse, with hundreds of businesses closing.
With the upcoming "fiscal cliff," she predicts more closures. There are possible solutions to the Gem State's fragile childcare industry, which Allen believes is necessary for a healthy economy.
The state does not put any money into the industry. She said without government assistance, it will collapse.
"It's not a handout to ensure that folks can go to work," she said. "In this economic environment of rapid inflation and parents living paycheck to paycheck, what are working families supposed to do if they can't afford a childcare center for their kid?"
She said those families must make hard decisions, like pulling one parent out of the workforce. Allen recommended businesses set up subsidized childcare, which helps address the availability and affordability issues.
Just last week, Micron broke ground on its new center. Allen encourages more state programs like the Workforce Development Council's Childcare Expansion Grant Program.
"It's a great mechanism to shore up the public-private partnership necessary to expand availability and offset some of the closures that will come with the fiscal cliff," she said.
Clements hopes everyone involved comes together and supports the state investing more money into the industry. She is currently looking over and changing business plans to make ends meet.
Raising awareness is the first step, Clements said.
"Our governor and our state legislators need to be made aware that childcare is an essential industry that needs and deserves support," she said. "Children can't advocate for themselves. And so, we have to advocate for them."
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BOISE, Idaho — Boise City Council will hold hearings for the modern zoning code next week in order to provide the public a chance to give verbal testimony before the decision is made.
According to Tim Keane, Boise’s Planning and Development Services Director, the zoning code rewrite maps out the future design and development of the entire city. One of its themes is increasing density, which means more homes with smaller footprints.
The whole idea of this plan, Keane previously told KTVB, is to increase density in order to build where roads and utilities already exist, so residents don't have to pay to connect more to areas that are sprawling farther out.
But, some critics say the code would reduce the amount of affordable housing by pushing for the redevelopment of the neighborhoods where residents can find already affordable homes, making those costs skyrocket -- and that neighbors may not always be notified about new developments near their property.
Boise has made their executive summary of the zoning code public, available here.
Written comments will be accepted until June 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. to zoningrewrite@cityofboise.org.
The hearing will take place at Boise City Hall in the Maryanne Jordan Council Chambers. Here is the schedule:
• Monday, June 12: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Presentation from staff and neighborhood associations
• Tuesday, June 13: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Public testimony
• Wednesday, June 14: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Public testimony
• Thursday, June 15: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Q&A, rebuttal, deliberations and decision
The hearings will also be available to view through a live stream on the "City of Boise Public Meetings" YouTube Channel.
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The new Chabad Jewish center in Kenosha opened to the community Sunday in a celebration filled with music, dance and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The event marked the official grand opening at 6520 67th St., the Zen-style garden campus of the former Colerget Conference Center. Those attending the afternoon event included city and county officials and rabbis from the region.
After years of meeting at the home of local leader Rabbi Tzali and Rivkie Wilshanski, and sometimes in hotels, Chabad of Kenosha purchased the property for $1.1 million in the fall last year. The Chabad of Kenosha is the “continuation” of B’nai Zedek, the city’s first synagogue which had opened at the city’s lakefront more than a century ago, according to Wilshanski.
The Wilshanskis moved to Kenosha 15 years ago to represent Chabad of Kenosha, Lubavitch of Wisconsin, a group of about 5,000 institutions worldwide in 100 countries.
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“We basically come to an area and we try to be there for the community in whichever way the community needs it,” he said. “Our job is basically to find, enhance, kindle and help people grow spiritually ... to connect to their roots, connect to their source and become better people – their better selves.”
In 2017, land was originally purchased in Pleasant Prairie at 69th Street and 88th Avenue and plans were approved by the village two years later for what was to be a synagogue and learning center on a footprint of approximately 5,800 square feet. The plans had included a social hall, small library, classroom, offices, a kosher kitchen and Mikva for ritual immersion. It have also have two guest rooms. It included a 3,000-square-foot hospitality home for those who needed space to observe religious practices and access to a kosher facility.
“After we started going through all the prep to go through for building, we got through all the engineering, all the architectural work to build the center there and this was in August of last year,” he said. “We got pricing back post COVID and it was just through the roof. It became completely impossible. It was disheartening because it was like a dream was taken away.”
Wilshanski said the plans fell through following the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly due to the prohibitive pricetag – about $3 million in order to build. In a matter of days after learning of the cost, however, his wife Rivkie discovered the listing for the Colerget property had been reduced by half of what it would cost to build.
“It’s much more spectacular and it’s beautiful,” he said. “Our intention for building new was to have a center, but to still be a home ... W hat’s beautiful about this center is that it has a homely feel. It’s just warm. It’s an extremely warm space. It feels spiritual, feels warm and inviting.”
The Wilchanskis officially took over the space in October and celebrated Hanukkah in it, which served as a soft opening for the Chabad of Kenosha. But Sunday served as the official opening for the center, which is expected to become a new major center of Judaism in the state as well as locally.
“This is the official opening where we were able to celebrate and thank people who stepped up to help make it a reality because when we did this we literally put in a cash offer … closing in 30 days and we didn’t have the money,” he said. “And then we came up with the money (in) three days and we were thanking a lot of those people who made it happen.” | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/chabad-of-kenosha-holds-grand-opening-officially-opening-new-center-for-worship/article_8d6b8516-03a0-11ee-9ffe-efefa2a0101b.html | 2023-06-05T22:23:41 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/chabad-of-kenosha-holds-grand-opening-officially-opening-new-center-for-worship/article_8d6b8516-03a0-11ee-9ffe-efefa2a0101b.html |
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho National Guard deployed hundreds of Citizen Airmen and Army Soldiers to territories across Europe and Africa for multinational training summit - with participation from over 20 countries.
Idaho National Guard (IDNG) stated that "both exercises test the U.S. military's strategic readiness to deploy, fight and win in complex, multi-domain environments."
The Idaho Air National Guard has anticipated and planned its participation in Air Defender for roughly two years, while the Idaho Army National Guard will participate in African Lion for the second year in a row.
In a statement, IDNG ensured that neither exercise is the result of, or response to, any specific world events; but rather is part of the ongoing commitment the United States has to maintaining international partnerships and global security via strong military relationships with our allies and partners.
The Air Defender Exercise:
Over the span of a few days, between June 1 and June 5, more than 100 Airmen from Idaho's Air National Guard traveled to Germany to attend the training exercise, Air Defender 2023. The deployed Airmen are of the 124th Fighter Wing.
The training is NATO's largest since the program's foundation - providing operational and tactical-level field training.
Air Defender 2023 is a German-led, multinational, live-fly exercise that takes place between June 12 and June 23. The primary hub for the military training exercise is in Germany, with additional locations in Czech Republic, Estonia and Latvia.
More than 20 countries are participating in Air Defender 2023 and the training includes over 85 aircraft (including six 124th Fighter Wing A-10 Thunderbolt IIs) from 44 different Air National Guard units and 35 states.
"The United States values the relationship with our German Air Force allies and this exercise not only fortifies our commitment but also strategically unites us," said Col. Chad Kornberg, 124th Fighter Wing commander.
The Air Defender exercise challenges participating nations to practice collective defense strategies. The exercise focuses on Germany's ability to command and control a multinational air force operating from German airfields.
Partner nations will then test their abilities and practice potential infiltrations by integrating various tactics and platforms from multiple nations - then using provided aircraft and systems to carry out a specific mission, ultimately formulating a effective counterstrategy.
"The 124th Fighter Wing's participation in Air Defender '23 as well as the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team's participation in African Lion are clear demonstrations of the Idaho National Guard's readiness and relevance," said Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, adjutant general of Idaho and commander of the Idaho National Guard.
"Both deployments provide us the opportunity to fulfill our critical role in the United States' defense commitment to our international allies and partners."
The African Lion Exercise:
Additionally, more than 150 Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers of the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team were mobilized to Morocco on June 4 for U.S. African Command's largest exercise, African Lion 2023.
"This exercise demonstrates the 116th CBCT's ability to mobilize anywhere in the world," said Col. Eric Orcutt, 116th CBCT commander. "We are looking forward to training alongside the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces."
The African Lion exercise boasts nearly 4,000 U.S. service members training alongside 4,000 service members from 19 other organized militaries from Africa, Europe and South America.
African Lion is an annual training exercise that was founded in 2008. African Lion 2023 exercises started in May and is taking place across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia.
"Our Soldiers are excited about this opportunity to conduct meaningful training in a unique location," said Orcutt.
The exercise provides an opportunity to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative readiness training in an environment that intersects multiple geographic and functional combatant commands - featuring multiple combined arms live-fire exercises and three humanitarian civic assistance program events.
In addition to these two exercises, other Idaho Air National Guard personnel are currently deployed to the European, Pacific and Middle Eastern theaters supporting real-world operations.
The 150 Idaho Army National Guardsmen are joining an already-deployed 600 IDNG personnel stationed in southwest Asia in support of Operation Spartan Shield.
Idaho National Guard said that personnel participating in African Lion 2023 and Air Defender 2023 are scheduled to return to the U.S. within the month.
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ATLANTIC CITY — City workers, including department directors and Mayor Marty Small Sr., fanned out across Fisherman's Park and neighborhoods of the 1st Ward Monday morning picking up litter.
It was the kickoff of the second annual Project Clean Community program here, said Public Works Director Crystal Lewis.
City Public Works employees will be out in communities Monday through Wednesday each week picking up trash and beautifying the area, she said. They will visit a different ward each day.
There is also a residents' component, with groups of five people eligible for $200-per-month stipends for four months of cleaning a four-block area twice monthly.
"We're trying to get residents and everyone involved ... to make it a more healthy and safe environment," said Angela Brooks-Pittman, public works Clean Communities coordinator.
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For more information and an application for the stipend program, call public works at 609-347-5700.
Last year four groups participated, Brooks-Pittman said. This year about 10 have signed up, and more are welcome.
Council President Aaron "Sporty" Randolph was there picking up litter, wearing a "We are 1st Ward: Keep Our Community Clean" T-shirt.
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IT Director Patrick Quinlan cleaned up in a suit, with his T-shirt on along with his tie and jacket.
"This is a challenge to the community. Last year the Venice Park Civic Association put everyone to shame," Mayor Marty Small Sr. said of that group's exceptional cleanup efforts.
"I'm extremely happy as mayor that this program is going on. It has the community and the city working together," Small said. "We encourage everyone to get involved, not because of the up to $800, but because you care about your community being clean."
Tameka Crumble, of Atlantic City, is normally a motor broom operator, she said. But Monday morning she was using a broom and brush pan to clean up the corner of Melrose and North Rhode Island avenues next to the park.
Helping her was Dameon Dunn, of Atlantic City, who will be one of the public works employees who will go ward to ward cleaning up litter, he said.
Nyfeesha Phillips, public works recycling coordinator, said the city provides all the trash bags, metal grabbers and gloves needed for residents to help clean up.
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ATLANTIC CITY — Dedication for a World War II memorial named after a local veteran as a way to honor all former military personnel isn't happening on time.
That's because scheduling conflicts with contractors have delayed the nearly $1 million project from being completed.
"People I've spoken with are actually understanding," said Robert Turkavage, co-chair of the Friends of Bernie Foundation. "I guess they kind of expect that in construction."
Plans were to dedicate the Bernie Friedenberg World War II Memorial on Tuesday, the anniversary of D-Day, one of the most well-known military operations of the conflict, in which soldiers from the U.S. and other allied forces died rushing the beaches of Normandy, France.
The operation's importance to history called for a ceremonial launch of the memorial, but instead, the nonprofit building it expects it to be delayed until possibly late summer, Turkavage said.
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"I'm very disappointed, but what matters to me is that people know that this has been postponed and that we're making every reasonable effort to get this completed and dedicated as expeditiously and efficiently as we can," Turkavage said.
The memorial is named after Bernie Friedenberg, a World War II Army veteran and former city resident who served on European battlefields. Friedenberg pulled wounded soldiers from the front lines to secure posts, helping teams render initial medical aid to the injured.
For his courage at Omaha Beach on D-Day, Friedenberg received two Silver Stars in 1944. He died at 96 in 2018.
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"The World War II veterans literally saved us from tyranny of the whole world," said Marco Smigliani, who also co-chairs the foundation. "Especially in these troubled times today, I think these (types of) monuments, memorials and statues are really important and speak to the sacrifices they made, where they went, the horrible things they saw and things they had to do to participate."
Featured at the site will be a statue using Friedenberg's likeness, which Turkavage said is nearly complete. It still needs its final "clay representation," he said, adding the process typically takes the most time.
A granite sitting wall at the site was also not completed in time for Tuesday but is said to be ready for installation, Turkavage said.
The nonprofit has faced the arduous task of trying to finish the memorial on time, including having to acquire proper permitting, said Smigliani. He, too, shared the disappointment.
"I would like the people to know that we did our best, and there were a lot of obstacles," Smigliani said Monday. "I've never been involved in anything like this. I've been involved with a lot of stuff, but this is really an incredible project."
The memorial is being built through contractors who have offered their services "for free or at a greatly reduced price," Turkavage said, adding that most have been caught up in completing other projects.
The foundation has, over about four years, raised roughly $827,000 to build the 6-foot, 3,500-pound bronze statue on a 3-foot pedestal at O'Donnell Memorial Park on Atlantic Avenue, near Stockton University's city campus.
Fundraising has been aided by donations such as a $175,000 grant from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and about $300,000 allotted to the city from the American Rescue Plan COVID-19 relief package.
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Funds will help surround the memorial with the granite wall and floor, and pay for lighting, new sidewalks, benches and other items.
“We support our veterans and this project 1,000% and will continue to support this project all the way through its completion," city spokesperson Andrew Kramer said Monday. "Nothing has changed on our end.”
CRDA officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
Important to the nonprofit is that the memorial honors the nearly 16 million people who served in World War II, Smigliani said. The monument features elements of both the European and Pacific theaters, separate conflicts in which the Allied Powers faced off against the Axis forces of Germany, Italy and Japan.
Because of that aspect, the memorial's impact extends beyond D-Day, to honor the sacrifice of all veterans, Smigliani said.
"Freedom is not free, and we need to nurture and take care of it, especially today," Smigliani said. "To me, this (memorial) is for everyone." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/contractor-scheduling-cited-in-atlantic-city-world-war-ii-memorial-dedication-delay/article_7feddd98-03ba-11ee-9b72-5b01abea983a.html | 2023-06-05T22:26:28 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/contractor-scheduling-cited-in-atlantic-city-world-war-ii-memorial-dedication-delay/article_7feddd98-03ba-11ee-9b72-5b01abea983a.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — A city resident was arrested Saturday after he allegedly stabbed a man and then turned over a pair of knives to police.
Edwin Rivera, 44, admitted stabbing a 55-year-old city man near New York and Atlantic avenues, police said Monday in a news release. After the stabbing, Rivera stopped an officer and turned over the knives.
The victim, whose name was not released, was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus. Police said his injuries were not life threatening.
Two officers arrested Rivera after he began to resist them, police said.
Rivera was charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and resisting arrest. He was sent to the Atlantic County jail. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/atlantic-city-police-say-man-stabbed-someone-gave-cops-his-knives/article_d58f8b3a-03e1-11ee-9e5d-2b0f9a8440cb.html | 2023-06-05T22:26:34 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/atlantic-city-police-say-man-stabbed-someone-gave-cops-his-knives/article_d58f8b3a-03e1-11ee-9e5d-2b0f9a8440cb.html |
SEA ISLE CITY — Two juveniles were charged with criminal mischief after they allegedly damaged a city playground last week.
The juveniles broke fences and destroyed property at Dealy Field's Play by the Bay playground in the 6100 block of Central Avenue on Memorial Day, police said Monday in a news release.
A 911 caller informed police of the alleged mischief at 12:12 a.m., reporting that a group of juveniles was damaging the park.
Police reached the park and found a group of juveniles walking away from the area. After investigating, two were charged and released on summonses.
“Sea Isle City’s Police will continue a zero-tolerance strategy when it comes to destructive, unruly, disorderly criminal behavior,” said police Chief Anthony Garreffi. “To assist with this strategy, dozens of high-resolution surveillance cameras have been installed throughout the City of Sea Isle City. In addition to increased surveillance efforts, we are also asking the public for their assistance in reporting such behavior immediately to the police in order to increase the likelihood of apprehension.”
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City officials did not release the cost of the damage.
The city will be pursuing "the most severe penalties on top of financial restitution," according to the release. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/minors-charged-with-defacing-sea-isle-city-playground-on-memorial-day/article_05ae2b76-03e4-11ee-a18a-97259b0e0738.html | 2023-06-05T22:26:40 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/minors-charged-with-defacing-sea-isle-city-playground-on-memorial-day/article_05ae2b76-03e4-11ee-a18a-97259b0e0738.html |
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP — The Atlantic County Institute of Technology later this week will break ground on a new, $53.5 million Career and Technical Building at its Mays Landing campus.
A ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday.
The facility will bolster the school's aviation, exercise science and welding instruction, school officials said.
The 133,000-square-foot, three-story multipurpose building will include 16 labs as well as ancillary and administrative space. It will allow for an additional 425 students, an increase of 25% over the current capacity. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/acit-to-break-ground-on-53-5-million-expansion/article_395c832a-03d8-11ee-ae88-bb8f7e41f251.html | 2023-06-05T22:26:46 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/acit-to-break-ground-on-53-5-million-expansion/article_395c832a-03d8-11ee-ae88-bb8f7e41f251.html |
Tuesday's primary election will be historic in Atlantic County — the first to use new electronic voting machines in all 151 voting districts.
"We have amply prepared the poll workers across the county for the official unveiling of our new voting machine fleet and ballot card printers, that will pair with the electronic polls books," Superintendent of Elections Maureen Bugdon said Monday.
Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, when voters will choose who will officially represent the Democratic and Republican parties in a host of races in November's general election.
Workers will arrive a little earlier than usual to give them more time to set up the new machines and systems, Bugdon said.
"We are excited to introduce this new technology that has served us so well during early voting, and ask for everyone's patience and understanding," Bugdon said. "It's extremely user friendly ... and so far it's been fantastically received by voters and poll workers."
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Atlantic County commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance last year to bond $3.4 million to buy 325 new voting machines that will provide a paper audit trail.
The new voting machines are the same machines that have been used for two years in seven sites for early voting in the county.
Board of Elections Chair Lynn Caterson encouraged all those voting in person in the primary to check their sample ballots for their polling places. Some polling places have changed, she said.
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Voters can also see their polling places by using the "Polling Place Search Tool" on the state website at nj.gov/state/elections/vote-polling-location.shtml.
Put in your home address, and your polling place will be provided.
All state Assembly and Senate seats are on the ballot, as well as many county and local offices, but there are no contested primaries in the 1st or 2nd legislative districts this year.
The most exciting races are in Pleasantville and Atlantic City, where Democrats are battling for council seats. Democrats dominate in both towns — no Republicans even filed petitions to run in Pleasantville and in two of six Atlantic City ward races. So the primary will likely decide November's winners there.
Those registered as Democrats can only vote in the Democratic primary, and those registered as Republicans can only vote in the Republican primary. It's too late to change party affiliation for this election, Caterson said, but those registered as unaffiliated can vote in either primary.
"Once you do this (vote in a primary), the party you declare is your party until or unless you do something official to change it," Caterson said in an email explanation of the rules. "If you are not registered to vote at all it is too late to register for this Primary."
The voter registration deadline for the primary was May 16.
The deadline to register to vote in the November general election is Oct. 17. The easiest way to do it is through the state website at state.nj.us/state/elections/voter-registration.shtml.
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To find out whether you are already registered, visit voter.svrs.nj.gov/registration-check.
In Pleasantville's Ward 1 Council race, Democrat Charles Oglesby is running unopposed, while in Ward 2 Democratic incumbent Councilwoman Joanne Famularo faces a challenge from Democrat Irvin O. Moreno-Rodriguez.
In Atlantic City there are contested races on the Democratic side in wards 2 through 5, but in the 1st Ward, incumbent Councilman Aaron "Sporty" Randolph is unopposed.
On the Republican side all City Council races are uncontested, and in wards 2 and 3 no Republican filed a petition to run.
Running for state Senate in the 1st Legislative District is incumbent Republican state Sen. Michael Testa, R-Cape May, Cumberland, Atlantic.
On the Democratic side, Charles R. Laspata, of Vineland, is running unopposed to challenge Testa.
Running for Assembly on the GOP side are incumbent Assemblymen Antwan McClellan and Erik Simonsen, both R-Cape May, Cumberland, Atlantic.
Democrats Damita White-Morris, of Bridgeton, and Eddie L. Bonner, of Vineland, are running to challenge the incumbents.
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Running for state Senate in the 2nd Legislative District is incumbent Republican state Sen. Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic.
Democrat Victor Carmona, a Pleasantville councilman, is running to challenge Polistina in the fall.
Assemblywoman Claire Swift and Assemblyman Don Guardian, both R-Atlantic, are running to stay in their seats.
Democrats Caren Fitzpatrick, of Linwood, and Alphonso Harrell, of Egg Harbor Township, are running to challenge the Republicans in the fall. Fitzpatrick is a current Atlantic County commissioner.
In Cape May County, only Republicans in Stone Harbor will have a decision to make in the primary, with three candidates for two seats on the Borough Council. Other than that, there are no challenges at the municipal level.
Robin Casper, Reese Moore and Tim Carney are each after the Republican nomination for two seats on Stone Harbor's governing body, according to the county's election website. The top two candidates will move on to the November election.
Mail-in ballots can be returned in several ways:
- hand-delivered to the Board of Elections in the voter's home county by 8 p.m. June 6
- through the U.S. mail, postmarked by June 6, and if postmarked June 6 or earlier they can be received through June 12
- through one of many secure drop boxes around the voter's home county up to 8 p.m. election day
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For a list of drop box locations in your home county, visit nj.gov/state/elections/vote-secure-drop-boxes.shtml.
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When the weather is decent, so is the fishing.
Summer flounder continue to bite, sometimes even when the weather is less than summerlike.
On Saturday, the Margate Log Cabin Summer Flounder Tournament was highlighted by the sweep of the top three heaviest fish by the women’s crew headed by Ann Fox with Karen and Beth Flynn.
Karen took first with a 4.11-pound entry. Ann was second with a 3.8-pounder and Beth third at 3.21 pounds. They also added the Calcutta pool and the women’s division titles.
Ann and the Flynn sisters are Margate residents.
Thomas Reynolds was the Youth Division champ with a 2.5-pound fish.
Scott Bonar from Ray Scott’s Dock in Margate handled the weigh-ins at the Log Cabin located on Jerome Avenue. Tournament director Tom Flynn said a lot of fish were caught, but not many were keepers. Some contestants pulled out early because of the wind.
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Mike Tabasso had the back-bay pontoon party boat High Roller out Monday morning inside Absecon Inlet. He said they had 23 on board and racked up 16 keeper summer flounder. Those 23 fishers were very busy. Mike reported they counted 110 short returnees. The heaviest weighed a very decent 5.28 pounds.
Tabasso and the High Roller are scheduled to sail twice daily, at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., from Gardner’s Basin in Atlantic City.
At the other end of Absecon Island, The Keeper back-bay pontoon boat had two 5-pounders among six keepers Monday morn. Lee Scanny, who ran the boat for John Herron, said they were catching in shallow water.
Bonar had a couple of other reports out of Ray Scott’s Dock. Scott said one of his rental boats racked up six keepers Sunday, and on Friday they weighed a 5 3/4-pound summer flounder.
This is all good news for Saturday’s Matthew Bee Memorial Fund Fluke Tournament organized by Tia Bucci and headquartered at Tight Lines in Somers Point. Fishing is in two categories: bay/land and offshore. The entry fee is $50 per fisher in bay/land and $100 for offshore. Sign up at hansenfoundationnj.org or at Tight Lines at 830 Bay Ave. in Somers Point. Call 609-601-2248 for more details.
Tia said Monday the weather looks good for Saturday and 200-plus fishers already had entered. The prizes are $500 for heaviest, $250 for second place $100 for third. Two Calcuttas are available. The awards party at Tight Lines will go from 4 to 6 p.m.
The Strathmere Environmental Fishing Club is an active organization. The club has an open summer flounder contest that also is set for Saturday. Members and non-members can sign up for $25 at local tackle shops. There is no entry fee for kids 16 and under.
Fishing will run from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the back bays only between the 41st Street Bridge in Sea Isle City and the old railroad bridge at 52nd Street in Ocean City. First place wins $300, second $200 and third $100. Plus, there are Calcuttas for summer flounder and for bluefish.
A wide variety of fish are visiting the area. Bluefish are racing around, and mostly short striped bass continue to show. Weakfish, kingfish and black drum also are reported.
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Michael Shepherd is the retired sports editor of The Press. His column appears Mondays online and Tuesdays in print.
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RANDOLPH COUNTY, Indiana — The Randolph County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deadly crash that killed a Muncie 19-year-old and left teenagers from Avon and Anderson injured.
The crash happened around 8:40 p.m. Sunday night on County Road 100 North at South Plum Street.
A preliminary investigation seems to show a 2010 Silver Honda Civic didn't stop at the stop sign at the intersection of County Road 100 North and State Road 32. Police claim the car hit the hump in the intersection and that, combined with speed, sent the car several feet into the air.
When it landed, police believe the driver, 19-year-old Wesley M. Burkhart of Muncie, lost control of the car. Police said the car went off the road and rolled, went airborne again and flipped before coming to rest in a ditch.
The two backseat passengers were ejected. Caden Wade, 19, and Alissa Bray, 16, both of Anderson, were taken to the hospital. Police did not provide an update on their condition.
The front seat passenger, 18-year-old Jordan Vaughns, of Avon, was taken to the hospital and then flown by helicopter to Indianapolis for treatment.
Burkhart was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said none of the four were wearing their seatbelts.
The crash is still under investigation. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/muncie-19-year-old-killed-in-randolph-county-crash-avon-anderson-teens-injured-wesley-burkhart-indiana/531-e4f7b2f7-4476-450c-b881-1b030e320420 | 2023-06-05T22:33:51 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/muncie-19-year-old-killed-in-randolph-county-crash-avon-anderson-teens-injured-wesley-burkhart-indiana/531-e4f7b2f7-4476-450c-b881-1b030e320420 |
WATERLOO -- The next set of beams for the Park Avenue Bridge are scheduled to arrive Thursday, June 8. The beams will be on site at 9 a.m. with deliveries continuing through 4 p.m.
Beams will travel to the site via U.S. Highway 63 to Sycamore Street to Park Avenue. Trucks will turn left onto Park Avenue at Sycamore Street then go backwards on Park Avenue towards the river to deliver the beams.
As trucks move into position, MET buses could be delayed for several minutes at the station.
Please avoid parking on Sycamore Street between U.S. 63 and Park Avenue if possible. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/park-avenue-bridge-beams-arrive-thursday-could-slow-traffic/article_ad288468-03db-11ee-a818-1f14eb5e7e76.html | 2023-06-05T22:35:44 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/park-avenue-bridge-beams-arrive-thursday-could-slow-traffic/article_ad288468-03db-11ee-a818-1f14eb5e7e76.html |
DALLAS(KDAF)—CW33 recently spoke with Karamo Brown, the host of the Karamo Brown show and a cast member of the Netflix show “Queer Eye”. During their conversation, Karamo dished about his show renewing for a second season and Queer Eye’s new season.
The conversation also touched on the upcoming 2023 Dallas Pride Parade, which Karamo is excited to be a part of. “I’m so excited to be in Dallas and to be a part of the 2023 Dallas Pride Parade,” Karamo said. “It’s so important for us to be visible and show our support for our communities. I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”
In the wake of his show’s second-season renewal, Karamo shared his emotions. “This has been my only dream since high school. The reason I became a counselor and then entered into social work was because I wanted to help others”, Karamo said.
Karamo’s presence and support of the LGBTIQA+ community are sure to remain prominent and loud for years to come as he hosts the Dallas Pride Parade in 2023 with Jenny Anchondo and Yolonda Williams. | https://cw33.com/news/local/cw33-talks-to-karamo-brown-about-his-new-upcoming-season-and-the-2023-dallas-pride-parade/ | 2023-06-05T22:41:52 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/cw33-talks-to-karamo-brown-about-his-new-upcoming-season-and-the-2023-dallas-pride-parade/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas Discovery District harmonizes music with pride, as they proudly host the LGBT Night Market.
The night will feature music performances during the AT&T Turn Up The Love Tour. The event will help benefit The Trevor Project, a non-profit that caters to suicide prevention in LGBTQUIA+ teens.
“The AT&T Discovery District in Downtown Dallas will play host to performances by Years & Years, Wrabel, and Kelechi, all in support of The Trevor Project, ” the website reads. The Night Market will feature local vendors and resources for the community. The market starts at 6 p.m. with the concert starting at 8 p.m.
Get your tickets and a complete artist lineup here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/discovery-district-brings-music-and-pride-at-lgbt-night-market/ | 2023-06-05T22:41:58 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/discovery-district-brings-music-and-pride-at-lgbt-night-market/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — The Big D has been the host of many entertainment and cinema events. Including the Oak Cliff Film Festival which is back for its twelfth time.
“The Oak Cliff Film Festival has established itself as a significant city-wide event, featuring the best of Oak Cliff’s theatre and art venues, restaurants, bars, and small businesses. OCFF showcases brave and independent filmmaking of all stripes in an atmosphere that encourages and fosters filmmaking in Dallas and beyond,” the OCFF website said.
The three-day event will be hosted from June 22 through June 25. The program schedule is posted online and shows each movie event that will be featured by local independent filmmakers and where to watch.
The theme of this year’s event is “Soup’s On” and seems to be centered around food. “Cinema like you’ve never tasted”, the website read.
Tickets have already started selling, you can purchase yours here! | https://cw33.com/news/local/how-to-attend-americas-best-small-film-festivals-oak-cliff-film-festival/ | 2023-06-05T22:42:04 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/how-to-attend-americas-best-small-film-festivals-oak-cliff-film-festival/ |
What to Know
- A crime wave moving through West Orange, New Jersey, is leaving residents on edge.
- Thieves are apparently breaking into homes overnight -- not looking for cash or valuables, but rather, looking for key fobs to luxury cars parked in driveways.
- This problem is not just limited to West Orange. Police say that nearby Livingston had six break-ins last week alone.
A peculiar crime wave moving through West Orange, New Jersey, is leaving residents on edge.
Thieves are apparently breaking into homes overnight -- not looking for cash or valuables, but rather, looking for key fobs.
Joshua Davis, a resident, says his neighbor is one of a growing number of victims to these crimes.
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"Apparently, they went downstairs in the basement and grabbed the key fob," Davis said.
Police say it keeps happening. They have already investigated at least eight similar break-ins and thefts in the last few months.
The suspect or suspects use garage door openers, find unlocked doors or windows -- and, in at least one case, forced their way in. Once they are inside the home, they look for keys or key fobs to pricey, high-end cars they can drive off in.
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"It’s just crazy. I don't know -- it just seems surreal in a sense. I lived here my whole life and that stuff has never really been a problem ever since I've been little," another resident told NBC 4 New York. "Hearing it now, it kind of just shocks me in a sense."
Harold Ross lives in the community, he says the concerning crimes have him double-checking his locks.
"I’ve just been hearing about the break ins with the key fobs and stealing the cars and I’m a little worried," Ross said. "I feel like it hasn't been completely taken seriously when it started out and now that it’s starting to get out of control a little bit, they are starting to recognize it as a problem."
This problem is not just limited to West Orange. Police say that nearby Livingston had six break-ins last week alone. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/thieves-are-breaking-into-nj-homes-to-steal-key-fobs-to-luxury-cars-parked-in-driveways/4396152/ | 2023-06-05T22:42:32 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/thieves-are-breaking-into-nj-homes-to-steal-key-fobs-to-luxury-cars-parked-in-driveways/4396152/ |
The winner of April's whopping $476 million Mega Millions jackpot is no longer a mystery.
More than seven weeks after it was announced that a winning ticket had been sold at a convenience store in Ozone Park, Queens, lottery officials from New York revealed the identity of the lucky prize winner.
Johnnie Taylor, of Howard Beach, claimed the April 14 prize money, the New York Lottery announced on Monday. The winning numbers were 23-27-41-48-51, with Mega Ball 22.
But how much exactly did the 71-year-old millionaire take home?
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Opting to take cash lump sum, Taylor is bringing home $157,288,402 after state and federal withholding.
Liberty Beer and Convenience on Liberty Avenue, where Taylor regularly buys his Mega Millions tickets, will receive a $10,000 from the lottery program.
The jackpot had grown to $476 million after going without a winner since late January, when the jackpot was won a record four times in a single month.
Taylor's jackpot prize was the 13th largest in Mega Millions history, and the largest in New York since the game started in 2002.
New York’s Mega Millions generated $294,562,279 in total sales during fiscal year 2021-2022. School districts in New York received $119,222,978 in Lottery Aid to Education funds from the sales of Mega Millions during the same period.
The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever came in October 2018 and was $1.53 billion, claimed by a single ticket holder in South Carolina. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/lottery-names-71-year-old-476m-mega-millions-jackpot-winner-from-nyc/4395951/ | 2023-06-05T22:42:45 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/lottery-names-71-year-old-476m-mega-millions-jackpot-winner-from-nyc/4395951/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Highway 26 is closed in both directions after a reported hay truck fire near the Jackson School Road exit, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue announced just after 1:40 p.m.
Just before 2:20 p.m., TVF&R reported that a bulk of the fire was knocked down.
Officials said no injuries have been reported.
It is not clear what sparked the hay truck fire.
This is a developing story. | https://www.koin.com/local/crews-shut-down-both-directions-of-hwy-26-after-hay-truck-fire/ | 2023-06-05T22:46:11 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/crews-shut-down-both-directions-of-hwy-26-after-hay-truck-fire/ |
It was three years ago that I rushed my husband, Flagstaff endurance athlete Tommy Rivers Puzey, to the Flagstaff Medical Center in acute respiratory failure at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. An awning of monsoon clouds stretched across a pastel sky when I left him in the care of a hazmat-suited nurse before quickly saying goodbye.
It was another three weeks after his admission to the ICU before he was diagnosed with NK/T-cell lymphoma -- a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer. By the time we received his dire diagnosis and even grimmer prognosis, he was already sedated and on a ventilator.
Over our 12 years of marriage, I had been a witness to Rivs’s mental fortitude and grit. He never wavered once he fixated on a goal, whether it was racing 100 miles along unforgiving Colorado ridgelines, crossing the Grand Canyon on a hot summer night or running up Humphreys Peak in time to catch the sunrise over a distant Painted Desert.
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And now here he was, lying alone in a hospital bed, catatonic and helpless.
As the weeks progressed and his condition deteriorated, I was flooded with memories of my father’s own lung cancer battle. But rather than be swept back into the current of grief that had defined my adolescence, something beautiful happened over the course of Rivs’s illness.
Carried by the Flagstaff community that rallied around our family during the most difficult time of our lives, I was free to allow the sadness I had been trying to bury for two decades. And within that allowance, I learned how to hope. I learned how to love. I learned that the pain inside of me was not something to be conquered, but rather something to be accepted. Something to be loved.
Due to the tireless work of an already overwhelmed hospital staff, Rivs remains in remission of disease today. By all accounts he is a medical miracle, though we are acutely aware that our collective survival is a byproduct of the community that united around us during that time.
While our future remains unsure, we know one thing for certain: Love is ubiquitous and redemptive, renewable and transformative.
Flagstaff, I was saved and changed by your love.
Steph Catudal is the author of “Everything All At Once,” an adjunct professor in Media and Peacebuilding and a trained interpersonal mediator.
Send your running news and stories to coordinating editor Julie Hammonds (runner@juliehammonds.com) to be featured in High Country Running. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/high-country-running-saved-and-changed-by-love/article_b01175c4-023f-11ee-a91a-331230d4ffa8.html | 2023-06-05T22:46:11 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/high-country-running-saved-and-changed-by-love/article_b01175c4-023f-11ee-a91a-331230d4ffa8.html |
BALTIMORE — The theft scheme continues for federal assistance benefits. It's a story we've been covering, people are reporting their benefits were withdrawn from their EBT cards in another state.
And it was just March of this year that these stolen benefits could get reimbursed.
Baltimore residents who rely on their benefits to get by, woke up over the weekend just to see the cash was stolen from their EBT cards.
"I receive my benefits on the third and I went to go get my money off my card and it said decline and I said hold up decline? So I tried it again and it said decline again,” said Shemika Hill whose benefits were stolen over the weekend.
She called the number on the back of her card, that's when she was told the money had been withdrawn in a different state.
"They told me that my benefits had been stolen at 10:48 that morning from Florida. I've never been to Florida a day in my life,” said Hill.
Hill went to the Department of Social Services on East Biddle Street to get a new EBT card, she needs her benefits to pay rent. She also reported identity theft because two months ago her SNAP benefits were also stolen.
"If they can steal my benefits from Florida then they can steal my whole identity and be living my life the whole time and it's not me. Getting stuff in my name, running my credit up,” said Hill.
It's a similar story from others who were outside the BCDSS office.
"Last month all the money was taken off my EBT card,” said Junie Carter, who was issued a new card and pin.
The money was replaced, only to have it happen again this month.
"Then again Friday, I went to get the money off my card, they wiped it out again. Last month was in West Palm Beach Florida, this time was in Hollywood Florida,” said Carter.
It's also a state where he's never been. He filled out a fraud application and received a new card, but was told it'll be 10 to 15 business days before getting the money back.
"It's hard you know, I got a three-year-old, it's a lot," said Carter.
If you have become victim to stolen SNAP or cash assistance benefits, head to the Maryland Department of Human Services to fill out the form.
DHS Spokesperson Brian Schleter said reimbursements for stolen benefits are provided in 15 days or less. He said starting next month DHS will expand the program to reimburse benefits dating back to January 1, 2021 where more than 1,000 additional households will become eligible. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/benefits-stolen-from-ebt-cards-being-withdrawn-in-other-states | 2023-06-05T22:55:52 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/benefits-stolen-from-ebt-cards-being-withdrawn-in-other-states |
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When does school start? Check the full list of Phoenix-area school districts here
Most Maricopa County school districts are scheduled to begin the 2023-24 school year in early August.
Some big Phoenix-area districts, though, including the Tempe elementary and high school districts and Chandler Unified, start earlier, on July 19.
Mobile Elementary School District is the first to return. It restarts on July 10.
Here's a list of the first day of school for all 58 school districts in Maricopa County.
Agua Fria Union High School District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7 for first-year students and Aug. 8 for all other students. Find the 2023-24 school year calendar here.
Aguila Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 2. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Alhambra Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 8. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here and the 2023-24 school year calendar here.
Arlington Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 3.
Avondale Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Balsz Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Buckeye Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 9. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Buckeye Union High School District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 9. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Cartwright Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Cave Creek Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Chandler Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 19. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Creighton Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Deer Valley Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 31. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Dysart Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 3. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
East Valley Institute of Technology District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 24. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Fountain Hills Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 3. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Fowler Elementary School District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 2. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Gila Bend Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 3. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Gilbert Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 25. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Glendale Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Glendale Union High School District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Higley Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 24. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
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Isaac Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Kyrene Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 19. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Laveen Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Liberty Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Litchfield Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Littleton Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 26. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Madison Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 8. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Maricopa Regional School District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 24. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Mesa Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 3. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Mobile Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 10. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Morristown Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 8. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Murphy Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here and the 2023-24 school year calendar here.
Nadaburg Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 8. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Osborn Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Paloma Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Palo Verde Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 1. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Paradise Valley Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 3. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Pendergast Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 2. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Peoria Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 9. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Phoenix Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 2. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Phoenix Union High School District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here and the 2023-24 school year calendar here.
Queen Creek Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 24. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Riverside Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 31. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Roosevelt Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Saddle Mountain Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 3. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Scottsdale Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Sentinel Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Tempe Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 19. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Tempe Union High School District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 19. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Tolleson Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 2. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Tolleson Union High School District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 3. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Union Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Washington Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
West-MEC
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 31 for the Aesthetics and Aviation programs and Aug. 2 for all other programs. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Wickenburg Unified District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 31. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Wilson Elementary District
School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Madeleine Parrish covers K-12 education. Reach her at mparrish@arizonarepublic.com and follow her on Twitter at @maddieparrish61. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2023/06/05/when-does-school-start-in-the-phoenix-area/70290221007/ | 2023-06-05T22:55:56 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2023/06/05/when-does-school-start-in-the-phoenix-area/70290221007/ |
BALTIMORE — Monday, city council members spent the majority of the day conducting city budget hearings .
The public safety portion started at 6:00 p.m., but many city leaders gave their opinions ahead of Monday night’s hearings.
The Sheriff’s office, the States Attorney’s office, and MONSE are all on the list to discuss budgets. Information concerning where it stands as well as the progress that’s been made and whats to come are all things to be talked about.
The Mayors Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, or MONSE, is one of the final budget hearings planned for 8:30 Monday evening.
“As we go through the budget, we make sure that they ask all the questions that they have and see that we’re putting forth the best effort for a budget that is responsible, and really focuses on the needs of Baltimore,” Mayor Scott said.
Those needs include MONSE’s overall focus of public safety and violence prevention. MONSE leaders are asking to continue funding the expansion of the Group Violence Reduction Strategy or GVRS.
Councilman James Torrence, leader of District 7, said MONSE’s update is what he’s most looking forward to considering he’s witnessed the changes and impact the work of GVRS has had in his district.
“Today, getting updated about the gun violence reduction initiative in the western district and expansions to the south western district. I have seen a drop of about 25.4% in actual fatal and non-fatal shootings so the goal is to see how we can further bring down those numbers entering into this year with the full year under the belt,” Torrence said.
Councilman Eric Costello, leader of district 11, however, wants a closer look at the data on MONSE’s progress in the city.
“ I’m suggesting that there’s a narrative being shared that GVRS is successful in the western district and that narrative is being shared by MONSE and I’m also suggesting that there is a research paper that MONSE has promoted on their website, which suggest that progress is not being made, so those are two conflicting things,” Costello said.
Costello said he’s looking forward to learning more about the effectiveness of GVRS, and the healthy debate is something Mayor Scott said will ultimately yield the best outcome for Baltimoreans.
“ We want to have that pushback. Anytime you have what we call a necessary conflict or necessary tough conversations, the only thing that comes out of that is a better result for the residents of Baltimore and that’s why we have to go through this process,” Scott said. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/city-council-members-share-early-thoughts-as-budget-hearings-begin | 2023-06-05T22:55:58 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/city-council-members-share-early-thoughts-as-budget-hearings-begin |
BALTIMORE — Account holders with Maryland 529 prepaid trusts are slowly losing hope that they’ll receive their full interest payments.
State treasurer Dereck Davis took over the 529 program last week.
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Account holders have learned Tony Savia will be a Deputy Treasurer over Maryland 529 in the treasurer's office.
Savia was the executive director of Maryland 529 since September of last year until the board was dissolved and the treasurer took over.
For account holders, this is not the news they wanted from Davis.
“I’m very disappointed and surprised at what’s gone on in the last five days," said Eric Marshall, who has several 529 accounts.
Parents are fighting for interest payments they believe are being taken away from them.
At the end of 2021, accounts showed a large amount of money, for some it was nearly double because of interest payments.
Then the board decided to freeze the accounts calling the increase an error.
Recalculations were done and some accounts went back down to the original amount they put in more than a decade ago.
“I was floored, I don’t understand why you would appoint the very person who was in charge during this whole time when all the mistakes were made when all the communication was lacking, when all the deadlines were missed, why would you appoint that person to help lead under the treasurers office," said Judy O'Connor.
For O’Connor who has two prepaid accounts, her hope is dwindling to get this money back.
“It’s doubtful which is extremely disappointing," said O'Connor.
Treasurer Davis’ office said that Savia’s responsibilities will be similar to when he was executive director, but made clear the accountability will start and end with the state treasurer.
The treasurer said he hopes to have a resolution during the fall semester.
For account holders, the hope that this will come to a solution they agree with is waning.
“Everything that’s happened since then has gone down hill and I think it’s leaning towards some sort of a legal case," said Marshall.
Account holders can see how much money an investment in a Maryland 529 plan is expected to earn at here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/deputy-director-appointment-concerns-maryland-529-account-holders | 2023-06-05T22:56:04 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/deputy-director-appointment-concerns-maryland-529-account-holders |
BALTIMORE — I-83 is currently backed up from the town of Jacobus, through Shrewsbury to the Maryland line.
According to our ABC station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, state police were searching for a man who fled a traffic stop this morning, who may have been armed with a handgun.
That man has been found but the investigation isn't over, so the highway is still closed.
The highway is shut down in both directions between exit 4 and 8.
Detours are being done around the area but traffic is extremely slow going. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/i-83-shut-down-in-both-directions-near-pa-md-line-after-man-fled-traffic-stop | 2023-06-05T22:56:10 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/i-83-shut-down-in-both-directions-near-pa-md-line-after-man-fled-traffic-stop |
BALTIMORE COUNTY — The man responsible for a fatal nightclub stabbing in December 2019 was sentenced to life in prison, as announced by the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office.
Joshua David Edwards, 32, had been previously convicted by a jury of first-degree premeditated murder and openly wearing and carrying a dangerous weapon with the intent to injure on December 9, 2022.
Around 12:15 a.m., on December 21, 2019, the Baltimore County Police were called to Excape Nightclub on Pulaski Highway for the report of a stabbing.
Once there, police found the victim, David Collins, lying in a grassy area beside the club suffering from 42 stab wounds.
Collins was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Investigation by Baltimore County Police showed there was a brief verbal dispute between Collins and Edwards shortly before the stabbing.
While stabbing Collins, Edwards cut off his own finger, which was recovered at the crime scene police say.
In the investigation, Homicide Detectives were able to track down surveillance video from Excape to identify Edwards and corroborate the sequence of events. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-nightclub-stabbing-victim-stabbed-42-times | 2023-06-05T22:56:16 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-nightclub-stabbing-victim-stabbed-42-times |
PARKVILLE, Md. — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Parkville on Monday afternoon.
#BCoPD officers have responded to a reported shooting in the area of Deanwood Road and Hillsway Avenue. Detectives are currently investigating. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available. pic.twitter.com/42VjFsqWWM
— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) June 5, 2023
Officers were called to the area of Dalton Road and Hillsway Avenue for reports of shots fired in the area.
When they arrived they located a male juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was taken to an area hospital to receive treatment for, according to police, appears to be a non-life threatening injury.
The incident still remains under investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/minor-shot-injured-in-parkville-monday-afternoon | 2023-06-05T22:56:22 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/minor-shot-injured-in-parkville-monday-afternoon |
BALTIMORE — They're painting the town green.
Students took part in competitive cleanups, recycling races, and gardening games across the city.
All to see who's crowned the best eco-warrior.
"An eco-warrior is a hero, our hero, that mobilizes to be able to keep our city clean and green and make the world just be more sustainable, healthier, and prettier, in advance. So that isn't eco-warrior, but you are eco-warriors of Baltimore," said Keita Wells, Director of Marketing at Baltimore DPW.
Students from 53 schools participated in cleanups, urban gardening, tree plantings and other events to raise awareness of environmental issues.
All for a chance at a $25,000 top prize.
The first place eco-warriors this year were Creative City Public Charter Elementary, Green Street Academy, and Digital Harbor High School.
Each winner will continue their cleaning and greening efforts on behalf of the city. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/three-city-schools-crowned-among-many-as-best-eco-warriors | 2023-06-05T22:56:28 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/three-city-schools-crowned-among-many-as-best-eco-warriors |
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A man was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, according to Daytona Beach police.
Police said they responded to 955 Orange Ave. around 1:17 a.m. following reports of a weapons complaint.
Upon arrival, however, police said they found a crashed vehicle at the corner of Orange Avenue and Caroline Street. A release shows that a man, 32-year-old Jaron Smith, was found in the vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Smith was taken to the hospital, where he died, investigators said.
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According to detectives, they learned from witnesses that Smith had been burning money outside of a nearby birthday party, excited about having just signed a record deal and receiving one million views on Instagram.
Witnesses told police that the suspected shooter — 27-year-old Robert Blue — came over to Smith and got into an argument, and Smith challenged Blue to a fight, police said.
At this point, Blue took out a firearm and pointed it at Smith, who in turn sprayed Blue with pepper spray before punching him in the face, an affidavit shows.
Detectives said Blue then shot Smith until the magazine was emptied, prompting people nearby to flee. Afterward, Blue was seen driving away from the scene south along Caroline Street, police said.
Blue was ultimately arrested on Monday and faces a charge of second-degree murder. He has also been arrested in the past on unrelated charges, such as aggravated assault, resisting arrest and possession of cannabis.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Two Austin police officers are facing new indictments for their alleged actions during a 2020 police brutality protest.
Joseph Peche is facing a charge for deadly conduct. Court documents say Samuel Kirsch is suing Peche for knowingly firing off a firearm at him and other protesters.
Court records show officer Jeffrey Teng is also facing an additional charge for deadly conduct on May 31, 2020. On that day, protesters took to the streets and police used less-lethal beanbag rounds on some.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office has not released details on exactly what alleged actions led to that charge.
Teng's attorneys criticized the district attorney's office on Monday, saying they were given less than 24 hours’ notice that Teng would face another grand jury.
The attorneys say they "look forward to a jury acquitting him of all charges."
At least 19 Austin Police Department officers have been indicted for their use of force during the 2020 protests that broke out in Austin amid nationwide demonstrations.
Meanwhile, the City of Austin has settled several lawsuits worth a total of millions of dollars. A total of $8 million was awarded to Justin Howell, which is the largest settlement amount ever paid for a use-of-force case in Austin's history. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-police-officer-indictments-2020-protests/269-377448c0-f966-4220-a955-b8640332c720 | 2023-06-05T23:12:38 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-police-officer-indictments-2020-protests/269-377448c0-f966-4220-a955-b8640332c720 |
TOM GREEN COUNTY, Texas — A Mereta woman died Sunday morning when the SUV she was driving collided with a tractor trailer.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a preliminary crash report that Angela Kay Hollon, 46, of Mereta, was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of FM 1692. The report said it was unknown why Hollon was in the southbound lane.
Hollon's SUV hit the tractor trailer in the southbound lane. She was pronounced dead at the scene. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/mereta-woman-killed-in-sunday-morning-crash/504-8f417878-64e3-4d22-b864-44801ebc3b85 | 2023-06-05T23:13:05 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/mereta-woman-killed-in-sunday-morning-crash/504-8f417878-64e3-4d22-b864-44801ebc3b85 |
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Return to the "Roaring Twenties" for an evening with the San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council.
"A Night at the Speakeasy" will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, in the Cactus Hotel's Speakeasy Room, 36 E. Twohig Ave.
Refreshments will be served. Entertainment will be provided by the SAMFA Jazz Band, starting at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $50 per person and available at sanangeloarts.com.
For more information, call executive director Mark Stevenson at 325-653-6793. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/spend-a-night-at-the-speakeasy-with-the-san-angelo-cultural-affairs-council/504-5b5e60b0-10d5-44de-aab1-9e15528f575a | 2023-06-05T23:13:11 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/spend-a-night-at-the-speakeasy-with-the-san-angelo-cultural-affairs-council/504-5b5e60b0-10d5-44de-aab1-9e15528f575a |
An investigation is underway after a man was killed while another person was injured during a shooting in the parking lot of an AutoZone in Allentown, Pennsylvania, over the weekend.
On Sunday at 3:07 p.m., Edgar Gonzalez, 22, of Allentown, was in the parking lot of the AutoZone on 1871 South 5th Street when a gunman opened fire.
Gonzalez was shot at least once and taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3:33 p.m. A second gunshot victim arrived at the hospital after and was treated for a non-life-threatening injury, police said.
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No arrests have been made and officials have not revealed what led to the shooting. Police said there is no physical danger to the community at this time.
If you have any information on the incident, call the Allentown Police Criminal Investigations Division at 610-437-7721 or make an anonymous tip through the Allentown Police TIP411 APP.
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Investigators have identified the man who was killed during a struggle with Philadelphia police inside a Kensington home last week and also revealed that a responding officer who was shot in the hand was struck by friendly fire.
Investigators said Dimitri Klimov was arguing with other men along the 2800 block of Ruth Street back on May 31 shortly after 7 p.m. Klimov then went into a nearby home, retrieved a gun, went back outside and fired two shots, investigators said. Klimov then ran back into the house and entered the basement with the gun, according to police.
At the same time, Officer Thomas Ditro and his partner Officer Tylor Cespedes were patrolling the area of 1800 Hart Lane when they heard the gunshots from Klimov, investigators said. The officers spotted people running from the area and exited their vehicle at the corner of Ruth Street and Hart Lane. That’s where they saw Philadelphia Police Sergeant Michael Spicer who learned from a witness that the gunshots came from the home along the 2800 block of Ruth Street, investigators said.
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Sgt. Spicer, Officer Ditro, Officer Cespedes and a fourth officer then approached the home and found a fired cartridge casing at the steps of the front door. Sergeant Spicer then heard noise and movement coming from inside the home and forced entry inside to search for any possible shooting victims, investigators said.
The four officers cleared the first and second floors of the home, locating two women and a man who they escorted outside. The officers then entered the basement where they found Klimov hiding in a crawl space, investigators said.
Sgt. Spicer went to the larger hole on the right side of the crawl space while Officer Cespedes, Officer Ditro and the fourth officer went to the smaller hole on the left side, according to police.
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The officers repeatedly told Klimov to show his hands and exit the crawl space, investigators said. They also observed Klimov with a rock in his hand and told him to drop it, according to police. Klimov allegedly refused to follow the officers’ commands for several minutes. The fourth unidentified officer then pulled out his Taser and pointed it at Klimov, investigators said. Klimov allegedly grabbed the officer’s Taser which was then deployed.
Officer Ditro then announced that Klimov was armed with a gun, investigators said. Officer Ditro, Sgt. Spicer and Officer Cespedes then pulled out their weapons and opened fire at Klimov, investigators said.
The fourth officer then stumbled to the ground and shouted that he had been shot in the right hand. He immediately exited the basement and was taken to Temple University Hospital in stable condition. He was treated at the hospital and released later that night.
Sgt. Spicer, Officer Cespedes and Officer Ditro contained Klimov inside the crawl space and waited for SWAT officers to arrive, officials said. One of the responding officers used a shovel to reach inside the crawl space and drag out a gun, according to investigators. The gun landed on the basement floor and was kicked away from the immediate area, police said.
Responding SWAT officers then removed Klimov from the crawl space. He was suffering from gunshot wounds to his chest and was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.
Preliminary evidence indicates that Klimov never fired a weapon inside the home and that the officer who was shot in the hand was struck by friendly fire, investigators said. Klimov’s gun was recovered at the scene and is being swabbed for DNA, according to police.
Sgt. Spicer, Officer Cespedes and Officer Ditro were all placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation. The body worn cameras of all three officers were activated during the incident, investigators said.
Sgt. Spicer is a 28-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department and is currently assigned to the Kensington Police District.
Officer Cespedes is a 3-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department and is currently assigned to the 24th District.
Officer Ditro is a 10-month veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department and is currently assigned to the 24th District.
The officer who was shot in the hand is 27-years-old and has been with the Philadelphia Police Department for about a year, officials said.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/officer-who-was-shot-in-the-hand-was-hit-by-friendly-fire-officials-say/3579502/ | 2023-06-05T23:13:38 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/officer-who-was-shot-in-the-hand-was-hit-by-friendly-fire-officials-say/3579502/ |
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KILLEEN, Texas — H-E-B is hosting a hiring fair this Wednesday, June 7, at its new distribution warehouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The hiring fair is aimed to fill in full-time warehouse order selector positions at the new warehouse, 4401 Corporate Way.
Pay starts at $19 an hour with nights and weekend hourly premiums available, H-E-B said. They also provide benefits, including a 401K plan with 4% company match, paid time off, health, dental and vision plans, a 10% H-E-B product discount program, annual pay reviews and partner stock plans.
If you're interested, you can click here to learn more or text "Selector" to 81931. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/h-e-b-hosting-hiring-fair-new-temple-distribution-warehouse/500-f2a8a235-3b1a-47f5-8928-2f8a37d55273 | 2023-06-05T23:16:38 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/h-e-b-hosting-hiring-fair-new-temple-distribution-warehouse/500-f2a8a235-3b1a-47f5-8928-2f8a37d55273 |
KILLEEN, Texas — The new Killeen Police Chief, Pedro Lopez Jr., was sworn-in at the Lion's Club Killeen Senior Center Monday afternoon, making history as the first Latino police chief for the city, according to Mayor Debbie Nash King.
The city didn't allow questions after the ceremony, but Lopez did read a public statement where he broke down his goals as police chief.
"As I stepped into this role, I'm aware of the challenges the head and the responsibility leading up police force. My vision for this police department is rooted in reducing crime, community partnership, transparency and accountability," he said.
He stated how he wants to build bridges of trust between police and the community, which he believes will be attainable through community engagement "by actively seeking input from residents, business owners and community organizations to understand their concerns and needs."
"... We can work together to address the issues that affect our city and build safer neighborhoods for everyone," he said. "Transparency will be a cornerstone of our approach. We will strive to provide fair, timely and accurate information to the public about activities, policies and investigations."
Lopez also said he wants the department to be held accountable by professional standards, ethics and integrity standards.
"Accountability is crucial to the success of any police force," he said. "... Misconduct or breach of trust will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action will be taken."
Lopez also mentioned how he hopes Killeen PD will adapt to issues and needs of the community, especially when it comes to mental health and youth violence.
"The issues such as homelessness, mental health, and addressing youth violence, require the collaborative approach from our community. partners that will impact public safety," he said. "We will prioritize ongoing training of officers to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to the needs of our communities."
Lopez has 35 years of experience in law enforcement and has served the Houston Police Department. In addition to his professional career, Lopez brings a world-class education to the table as he has earned a Master of Arts in Criminology and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership.
"I'm honored and humbled to believe the police department and our players who work tirelessly to make a positive difference in the lives of the many people we serve," he said. "Together, [we] can build a stronger, safer and more inclusive city. Thank you and I look forward to working with you in the next few weeks and months ahead."
This nationwide search for a new chief began back in December 2022 when Police Chief Charles Kimble announced his retirement after five years at the position.
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BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Bexar County Commissioners announced a new gun safety initiative aimed at promoting safe gun ownership.
The commissioners are joining forces with University Health to prevent people, particularly young people, from accessing guns that are not secured properly.
Bexar County will distribute 3,800 portable handgun safes and 1,000 handgun cable locks free of charge to residents.
Residents must register in advance at www.gunsafety4bexar.org to receive a gun case and/or gunlock. Only one handgun safe and one gunlock will be given to each household.
About $145,000 in funding for this initiative is provided through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Distribution events will be held throughout the county this summer as follows:
- Thursday, June 15, 2023
Padre Park, 6515 Padre Dr, SATX 78214
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 8, 2023
Bullis County Park, 27583 Blanco Rd, SATX 78258
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Saturday, July 15, 2023
Pletz County Park, 3831 Belgium Lane, SATX 78219
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Saturday, July 22, 2023
Comanche Park, 2600 Rigsby, SATX 78222
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Saturday, August 19, 2023
Rodriguez Park, 2060 Rodriguez, SATX 78227
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police provided limited additional information on Monday about the execution-style killing that happened at North Star Mall over the weekend.
Chaos ensued after a man was shot and killed while getting his haircut in the mall around 3 p.m. on Sunday. Viewer video shows dozens of panicked people running away while others sheltered inside the stores.
The shooting victim has been identified as 33-year-old Adam Glass, a rapper who went by the stage-name “Glizzy.”
Glass’s mother setup a GoFundMe to raise money for his funeral. On the page, she said, “Adam was truly loved by many that he came into contact with and stayed blessed now (no) matter what obstacle came his way. If he didn’t have it, he made sure you did. He stayed consistent and was passionate about making his music.”
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus did not choose to reveal various aspects of the investigation when asked by reporters.
“Surveillance video captured two unknown suspects getting dropped off and entering the barbershop,” McManus said. “One was described as a black male, thin inbuild wearing a black hoodie, light colored shorts. The other, the male was wearing a black hoodie and dark colored pants.”
McManus noted the suspects fled the scene in a car, although information about the vehicle could not be revealed.
Speaking, a in general about the recent string of gun deaths, McManus stressed, “There has to be accountability. If you commit a crime, you have to be held accountable for it.”
Bennie Price, founder of Big Mama’s Safe House, served 23 years in prison for murder. A life of selling drugs led Price to prison at 15-years-old. Originally sentenced close to 100 years, he got out on parole in 2016 and to this day, has been working with the community on ways of reducing gun violence. Price stressed the focus is on youth who grow up in a culture of gangs and crime.
“Gun violence, it doesn’t stay in one area,” Price said. “That’s the things that we’re trying to address, the root problems of gun violence, which is poverty, low education, single-parent homes and stuff like that so we’re trying to address to make sure that our youth are going in the right direction.”
Big Mama’s Safe House is in need vital need of volunteers to help facilitate its outreach programs.
The G.R.E.A.T. Program involves outreach workers who serve as a youth mentors and positive role models who at risk of getting involved with gangs. The program includes tutoring, employment training, housing assistance, and food support.
A community rally is being held at 7 p.m. on June 9 to protest the latest incidents of gun violence in San Antonio.
The "No More Violence Peace March and Rally" will begin at the corner of Walters and East Houston Street. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-rapper-killed-north-star-mall-barbershop/273-f459d665-8d9a-4dfa-aa5b-3f4d8939be77 | 2023-06-05T23:21:53 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-rapper-killed-north-star-mall-barbershop/273-f459d665-8d9a-4dfa-aa5b-3f4d8939be77 |
SAN ANTONIO — Officials are searching for a missing girl who was last seen June 3 on the 100 block of G Street, officials say.
Kandis MyKala Kandi was last seen with a backpack, ears pierced, a gap in her front teeth and scars on her right forearm, SAPD says.
Kandi is described as being 5'5'' and weighs 102 pounds with brown eyes and black, curly, shoulder length hair with red braids.
Anyone with information on Kandi's whereabouts is asked to contact the San Antonio Missing Person's Unit at (210) 207-7660. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/sapd-missing-girl-san-antonio/273-100833aa-c35d-4921-8c7b-65f2bfd21c80 | 2023-06-05T23:21:59 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/sapd-missing-girl-san-antonio/273-100833aa-c35d-4921-8c7b-65f2bfd21c80 |
Bismarck's Miriam Avenue will be closed Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon due to an active shooter exercise at the Raymond J. Bohn Amory.
Barricades will be placed at the western edge of the armory on Miriam and the eastern side on Brigade Street. North Dakota National Guard personnel will be stationed at the barricades to assist with detours.
Participants of this event are the National Guard, Bismarck Police Department, North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, Bismarck Fire Department, Metro Area Ambulance Service, Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department, Central Dakota Communications Center and the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The exercise will help authorities refine their abilities to respond to an active shooter and improve security at the armory.
Officials remind observers they do not need to call 911 or alert authorities. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-roads-closed-thursday-for-active-shooter-drill-at-raymond-j-bohn-armory/article_f9c721fe-03e4-11ee-957f-3fecc08f92d7.html | 2023-06-05T23:23:27 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-roads-closed-thursday-for-active-shooter-drill-at-raymond-j-bohn-armory/article_f9c721fe-03e4-11ee-957f-3fecc08f92d7.html |
BENTON COUNTY, Ark — 17-year-old Serenity Lynne Black has been reported missing by the Benton County Sheriff's Office. She was last seen on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, after reportedly telling friends she was running away and going to go live with her grandmother.
However, officials report that she is suspected to be in McDonald or Barry County, Missouri with friends.
Serenity Black has hazel eyes, and brown hair, and is roughly 5 foot 7 inches tall.
If you have any information, please contact Detective Keshia Millsap with Benton County police at (479) 271-1008, extension 3640.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Many school districts across our area are providing free meals while school is out this summer.
Fayetteville Public Schools (FPS) is offering free meals this summer to anyone 18 years or younger.
Meals will be served daily at Owl Creek School starting June 5, and continue through Aug. 4. They will close on June 19, and July 3-7, according to their website.
FPS says the serving hours will be Monday through Friday, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you wish to receive a free meal but can't make it to this location, FPS says daily hot meals can also be picked up at any of the FPS food truck locations.
The food truck locations are:
- Fayetteville Public Library
401 West Mountain Street
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Yvonne Richard Community Center
240 E. Rock Street
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- American Legion
1195 South Curtis Avenue
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
The Springdale School District is providing free lunches from 11 a.m. to noon every weekday at Parson Hills Elementary from June 5th through July 14th. Lunches will be provided at Walker Elementary from June 19th through August 4th.
The Rogers School District will serve breakfast and lunch from June 5th through July 28th at Westside Elementary, Jones Elementary and Old Wire Elementary. Breakfast is from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and lunch is from 11 a.m. to noon.
Rogers also serves mobile lunches at the following locations:
- DoubleTree Apartments
601 W Easy Street
11 a.m. to noon
- Olivewood Apartments
1006 N 31st Street
11 a.m.
- Westbrook Apartments
2300 W Persimmon
11:15 a.m.
- Southwind Apartments
2200 N 12th Street
11:15 a.m.
- Southwind Apartments
2200 N 12th Street
11:15 a.m.
- Meadow Park Apartments
840 N 16th Street
12:15 p.m.
- Word Nail Park Pavilion
801 McClure
12:15 p.m.
- Rogers Activity Center
12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Bus stop at 10th & Olive Street
11:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Fort Smith Public Schools are serving breakfast and lunch at 10 schools throughout the district. Breakfast is served from 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meals are free for kids up to 18 and anyone older can purchase breakfast for $2.50 and lunch for $4.00.
- Barling Elementary
- Beard Elementary
- Howard Elementary
- Morrison Elementary
- Orr Elementary
- Ramsey Middle School
- Spradling Elementary
- Sunnymede Elementary
- Sutton Elementary
- Tilles Elementary
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Grace College is giving its STEM programs an academic school of their own.
The School of Science and Engineering encompasses the nursing program and the departments for science, math and engineering, the Winona Lake institution announced last week. The programs were formerly part of the School of Arts and Sciences.
The restructuring reflects Grace’s commitment to science, technology, engineering and math – or STEM, said Kevin Roberts, provost.
“By introducing the School of Science and Engineering and giving our STEM programs their own home, we can increase resources and advancements in these fields and expand the agility of these programs as they respond to the needs of our community and the needs within the broader market,” Roberts said in a statement.
The new school will house two academic centers focused on Kosciusko County, a news release said.
They include the Center for Movement and Well-Being, which is launching this summer with funding from a Lilly Endowment grant. It will provide programming and information to help Kosciusko County residents take ownership of their health and wellness.
The other is the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, a research and education center committed to making local freshwater lakes and streams clean, healthy, safe and beautiful. Director Nate Bosch will transition to also serve as dean of the School of Science and Engineering, the release said.
“With 20 years of aquatic waterways research and experience in fundraising and advocacy to establish the Lilly Center as the premier center for aquatic research, Dr. Bosch brings essential experiences and connections into the role that will elevate our science programs and help grow the networks surrounding them,” Roberts said.
Bosch, who is also a professor of environmental science, said he looks forward to serving in the new role.
“I am excited about how this enhanced focus on STEM programs will prepare students and serve our community in even better ways,” he said in a statement.
The school’s associate dean will be Rick Roberts, pre-health professions coordinator and associate professor of biology, the release said.
Grace’s other academic schools include those for ministry studies, education, business, behavioral sciences, and arts and humanities. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/grace-college-creates-academic-school-for-stem-programs/article_5338972c-03c7-11ee-8578-7b1ba55f5fcc.html | 2023-06-05T23:30:52 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/grace-college-creates-academic-school-for-stem-programs/article_5338972c-03c7-11ee-8578-7b1ba55f5fcc.html |
Police: Shots fired outside Warren high school
Warren police are investigating gunfire reported Monday outside Michigan Collegiate High School.
The incident was reported around 2:39 p.m., four minutes after classes ended at the school at 31300 Ryan, said Capt. Charles Rushton of the Warren Police Department.
"There was an altercation between multiple students in the parking lot when a person came from the south that was not related to the school," Rushton said. "He pulled out a semi-automatic weapon and fired approximately six shots into the air."
No injuries were reported from the shooting, the captain said.
The person who fired the shot, described as a man in his 20s, fled the scene on Ryan. Officers responded within 50 seconds, Rushton added.
Police believe one of the students involved in the fight called the man to the school, he said.
No other details were released Monday.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Warren Police Department at (586) 574-4700.
Meanwhile, the school is expected to remain closed on Tuesday, Rushton said.
Representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The campus is part of a district that started in 1999 as a public school academy chartered by Ferris State University, according to the website. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/06/05/police-shots-fired-outside-warren-high-school/70290981007/ | 2023-06-05T23:30:54 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/06/05/police-shots-fired-outside-warren-high-school/70290981007/ |
Oakland County insurance salesman charged with embezzling from commercial clients
An Oakland County insurance salesman has been charged in connection with allegedly embezzling from commercial clients, state officials announced Monday.
Charles Walker was arraigned through 46th District Court in Southfield on four felony counts: conducting a criminal enterprise, embezzlement by an agent of $20,000-$50,000 and two counts of embezzlement by an agent of $1,000-$20,000.
The charges against the 76-year-old stem from 2017, court records show.
"The State alleges that, through his insurance agencies, Charles Walker & Associates (CWA) and the Walker Insurance Agency Group LLC (Walker Agency), Walker collected insurance premiums from commercial clients but failed to remit those premiums to the insurance carriers and failed to refund unearned premiums to clients after the clients canceled their policies," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement Monday.
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services revoked the CWA insurance producer agency license as well as Walker's insurance producer license in July 2017, according to the release.
However, despite those licenses being revoked, authorities allege Walker renamed and relicensed a new insurance agency at the same Southfield address and continued selling insurance to commercial clients.
“Companies pay premiums to protect their assets from unforeseen damages and theft,” Nessel said Monday. “When insurance agents fraudulently pocket the money paid to them, it hurts their customers and leaves them without critical insurance coverage. My office remains committed to ensuring that Michigan business owners are not taken advantage of by bad actors.”
Special agents and attorneys in the Financial Crimes Division in Nessel's department as well as a team at the state Department of Insurance and Financial Services investigated.
“Our Department works hard to protect Michiganders from fraud in the insurance and financial services industries, especially from professionals whose job it is to protect their customers’ interests, and we thank the Attorney General’s Office for its partnership in prosecuting this case,” said Anita Fox, director at the Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
Walker was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond after his arraignment Monday, officials said.
A probable cause conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. June 14. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/06/05/oakland-county-insurance-salesman-charged-with-embezzling-from-commercial-clients/70291137007/ | 2023-06-05T23:31:00 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/06/05/oakland-county-insurance-salesman-charged-with-embezzling-from-commercial-clients/70291137007/ |
Attorney accused of embezzling millions from trust of Carhartt heiress to stand trial
Grosse Pointe Farms — David Sutherland will face trial in the accusations he stole millions from the trust of Carhartt heiress Gretchen Carhartt Valade, a judge ruled Monday.
Sutherland, an attorney, is accused of two counts of embezzlement of $100,000 or more, one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult of $100,000 or more and one count of criminal enterprise conducting. All charges are felonies.
After an all-day preliminary hearing Monday, Judge Charles Berschback bound over all four charges, sending the case to trial.
Prosecutors laid out the basis of their case against Sutherland with the initial testimony of a slew of investigators and people who worked for Sutherland as well as Valade. Investigators alleged that Sutherland used Valade’s trust to give himself and businesses he was tied to millions of dollars.
A trustee is meant to put the financial well-being of the trust ahead of personal gain, several people testified.
“He created two promissory notes, one for himself personally and one for his business, for $5 million each,” Douglas Sharp, a special agent for Attorney General Dana Nessel, testified. “They ended up being $7.7 and $7.6 million. The checks and stuff that we found were all sent to his law office for use in his business entities ... none of which the trust had any association with."
Sutherland also gave himself favorable terms on the loans, testified Julie Cotant, senior trust officer at Plante Moran, including a notably low interest rate and a requirement to pay the loan back after three years only if he called upon himself to do it.
Scott Teter, division chief for the financial crimes division of the attorney general's office, said Sutherland only offered to repay any of the money after it came to light how much had been taken and after he was no longer a trustee.
“He turned Ms. Valade’s trust and, unfortunately, Ms. Valade into an ATM every time he needed some cash infusion,” Teter said.
Nessel, in a statement after Sutherland’s arraignment earlier this year, said that Sutherland “abused his authority as an attorney and trusted advisor.”
“Our elderly populations are particularly susceptible to financial exploitations, and my Financial Crimes Division is prepared to hold these bad actors accountable for such egregious and illegal violations of their client’s trust,” her statement continued.
James Sullivan, Sutherland’s lawyer, argued that the trust was written in such a way that anyone other than Valade could have been given a loan from it, even without interest.
“He had clear authority to loan money to himself,” Sullivan told the court, arguing several counts should have been dismissed.
Prosecutors asked that, given the nature of the charges against Sutherland, he is supervised by another attorney when acting as a fiduciary for other vulnerable adults, which is what much of his business entails.
They had learned that there is a civil matter pending in Wayne County probate court against Sutherland, they said, regarding the Thomas Mackey living trust, which allegedly saw more than $1.4 million intended for the St. Paul's Catholic School in Grosse Pointe Farms embezzled.
A litigant in that case alleged that Sutherland had approached and asked to be indemnified or forgiven for "the same thing that he has done in the case that the court just heard," prosecutors said. There are no criminal charges pending in that case right now, they said, but they argued it indicated an "ongoing pattern of conduct."
Berschback agreed to appoint a supervisor, naming Stephanie Marotta, an associate in Sutherland's office, to the role.
Valade, who died in December at 97, was the granddaughter of Carhartt founder Hamilton Carhartt. She was celebrated as a patron of jazz, saving the Detroit Jazz Festival from near-death in 2006.
Mark Valade, son of Gretchen and CEO of Carhartt, watched the proceedings from the front row of the Grosse Pointe Farms courtroom. He declined to comment Wednesday. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/05/attorney-accused-of-embezzling-from-trust-of-gretchen-valade-to-stand-trial/70282400007/ | 2023-06-05T23:31:06 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/05/attorney-accused-of-embezzling-from-trust-of-gretchen-valade-to-stand-trial/70282400007/ |
Teachers union accuses Harper Woods Schools District of covering up incident of gun brought to school
Harper Woods — The union representing Harper Woods teachers Monday accused the school district superintendent of trying to cover up an incident last week when a student allegedly evaded metal detectors and brought a pistol into Harper Woods High School before snatching the evidence from a staff member and sprinting from the school.
The incident happened the morning of May 31, when a staff member caught a 16-year-old student in the bathroom with a loaded handgun in his backpack, Harper Woods Deputy Chief Ted Stager said.
"The staff member detained the student and was beginning to escort him back to his office when the student grabbed the bag with the handgun in it and took off running out of the school and off school property," Stager said. "The school immediately notified us, and within hours our detective unit, including me, executed a search warrant at the student's home in Detroit, and placed him under arrest."
The student, whose name was withheld because of his age, was charged as a minor with carrying a concealed weapon and for violating the state's gun-free zone laws, both felonies, Stager said. The Detroit resident who attends the Harper Woods school was charged as a minor and is being detained in the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility, Stager said.
In a statement Monday, the Harper Woods Education Association executive board accused the school district superintendent of trying to hide the incident.
"It is unconscionable that Harper Woods Superintendent Steven McGhee and others apparently tried to cover up last week’s incident involving a student bypassing security and entering Harper Woods High School with a firearm," the statement said.
Attempts to reach McGhee Monday were not successful. Messages left at his office after-hours and at his home home were not immediately returned Monday.
In the statement, the union said, "Harper Woods educators, parents and students deserve to know the truth — especially when it comes to threats to our children’s lives. For the safety of our students, the Harper Woods Education Association is calling for a full investigation into this incident to determine what McGhee knew and when he knew about it. Our community deserves answers and demands accountability.”
Stager said it's unknown how the student got into the school, which has metal detectors.
"That's a separate issue that doesn't affect the charges against the student," Stager said.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — Someone broke into and vandalized a church in Columbus.
The crime happened early Monday morning, June 5 at Columbus Church of Christ.
Pastor Paul Bennett said a security camera captured footage of a man using a big stick to break out the church’s glass doors.
He said the burglar drank communion and tossed communion trays in the trash and across the sanctuary.
The burglary also knocked over pulpit chairs, but Bennett said nothing was stolen
As of Monday afternoon, Columbus Police are still trying to locate the burglar. Police have yet to provide a description or picture of the man. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/burglar-vandalized-church-in-columbus/article_8522a81c-03e1-11ee-97ad-6bc5f95c5e53.html | 2023-06-05T23:34:57 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/burglar-vandalized-church-in-columbus/article_8522a81c-03e1-11ee-97ad-6bc5f95c5e53.html |
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — Columbus Police say they caught a burglary suspect red-handed.
Officers responded Sunday afternoon, June 4 to an alarm at Union Stop on Main Street.
According to the Police, the suspect Carlos Morgan was still inside the convenience store.
Officers arrested him and charged him with commercial burglary. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/burglary-suspect-still-in-store-when-officers-arrived-columbus-police-say/article_b56ad1fe-03da-11ee-8533-07d7bd5f238f.html | 2023-06-05T23:35:03 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/burglary-suspect-still-in-store-when-officers-arrived-columbus-police-say/article_b56ad1fe-03da-11ee-8533-07d7bd5f238f.html |
Bodies of missing juveniles recovered from White River in Martin County
The bodies of two juveniles were recovered from the White River in Martin County just west of the Lawrence County line, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources reported Monday.
The two people were reported missing around 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses reported seeing two people swimming in the river and they were last seen being carried downstream by the current and going under the surface of the water.
Indiana Conservation Officers responded along with sheriff's deputies from both Martin and Lawrence counties, Indiana Creek and Vincennes Township fire departments, and the Martin County ambulance and coroner's office.
The operation included surface searches by airboat, underwater sonar and dragging equipment, as well as public safety divers. Local residents assisted by transporting equipment and officers by all-terrain vehicles to the remote location. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/05/search-of-white-river-recovers-bodies-of-missing-juveniles/70288859007/ | 2023-06-05T23:42:46 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/05/search-of-white-river-recovers-bodies-of-missing-juveniles/70288859007/ |
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Washington County’s budget committee worked through the fiscal 2024 budget Monday morning and plugged a $10 million gap between revenue and expenses that allows the county to avoid a tax increase.
The budget includes across-the-board $2 hourly raises for nearly all county employees. That will mean raises of 10% or more for all employees currently making $20 an hour or less.
Budget committee members balanced the budget partly by recommending that the county keep an estimated $4 million in sales tax revenue from a source that has gone to the county’s and Johnson City’s schools for about three decades now.
Both school systems now face the task of plugging their own roughly $2 million gaps after a move Johnson City School Board Chairwoman Kathy Hall said caught her system unaware.
“We’ve passed our budget this year,” she told News Channel 11 after attending the meeting.
Hall said the decision disappoints her, adding that while county commissioners had discussed the same potential revenue adjustment two years ago, she said the topic “was not on our radar” this year.
Currently, the county allocates half of its 2.5% “local option sales tax” revenues to the school systems and keeps the other half for the general government. If adopted by the full county commission, Monday’s recommendation would see all that money (about $8 million this fiscal year) staying in county coffers starting July 1.
“We as a board have not had a chance to discuss how we’ll fill a $2 million hole if that happens,” Hall said.
Committee members and County Mayor Joe Grandy unanimously approved the recommendations for the general fund and other budget segments. In addition to the sales tax change, they finished plugging that $10 million general fund with a $4 million transfer from the county’s capital projects fund and a $2 million transfer from its water line expansion program.
Only the $4 million is recurring funding, so coming up with another $6 million if the budget were flat next year would require a 17-cent tax increase (the current rate is $2.15 per $100 of assessed value).
To balance the budget without changing the sales tax allocation would have required about a 28-cent increase.
Budget committee members pulled no punches about the fiscal challenges facing the county and the high likelihood that the decision to hold the line on taxes this year is a one-year solution.
“Every year is different and the numbers come in different, but you can see how things are trending,” budget committee member Ben Carder said. “I think it’s been pretty amazing they’ve made it this long without (an increase).”
Jim Wheeler, the longest-serving current budget committee member aside from Grandy, said he has been pleased to see the county administration find ways to balance the budget without proposing a tax increase. But he added, “it’s gotten harder every year.”
Hall, who was in attendance along with fellow board member Beth Simpson and Johnson City Superintendent Steve Barnett, said the decision seemed like “a step backwards” in a year that has seen historic investments in K-12 education at the state level.
“I understand that this is an investment that the county made a long time ago and they’ve kept it up for many years, and I think that county taxpayers have grown accustomed to making sure that education is funded.”
Grandy said Washington County is unique among the state’s 95 counties in not keeping all the local option for general government. Commissioners made the 50% allocation official in a 1990 resolution, ostensibly to deal with budget difficulties, something that it’s doing now in the reverse.
Hall said that the city schools will have to go back to the table in the coming weeks and figure out whether or not to keep their funding levels the same by dipping into what is currently a $15.8 million fund balance or taking a mixed approach.
“We really will have to either look at cutting some programs or funding, or using money out of our fund balance for ongoing projects,” Hall said. Using fund balance isn’t a sustainable option, she said, because the funding loss is recurring.
“Making a change like this that will not only affect this year but next year and the year after really is something that is going to have to be made up somehow,” she said.
Employee pay hikes benefit low-wage workers most
Much of the general fund budget increase is a result of rising salaries over the past several years as the county has struggled, along with many other employers, to retain and recruit employees. The new budget, if passed as recommended, provides higher percentage raises to the county’s lower-paid because it’s a flat rather than a percentage increase.
The county’s average salary is $43,557 a year, and half of the 484 employees make less than $39,229.
The 31 employees currently earning less than $30,000 would see raises of at least 14%, while the 225 who earn between $30,000 and $40,000 would have their pay increased by between 10.4% and 14%.
The full County Commission has a called meeting June 22 to vote on the proposal. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/washington-county-budget-decreases-school-allocation/ | 2023-06-05T23:42:51 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/washington-county-budget-decreases-school-allocation/ |
In miscellaneous action Monday, Planning and Zoning commissioners approved a proposed preliminary plat of a housing development at Potomac Parkway and Victory Parkway in west Midland.
Development of the 24.897-acre tract had been opposed by numerous residents in the area, but DR Horton-Texas’ plans recently received initial zoning of SF3, Single Family Dwelling District for the tract, which is in the process of being annexed into the city.
Commissioners approved the preliminary plat for the subdivision, which will consist of 119 residential lots, with staff recommendations that it is subject to annexation and initial zoning approval by the City Council and the final plat, including all plat comments, conditions and requirements satisfying all city departments before being filed with the county clerk.
Eric West with Parkhill told the Reporter-Telegram the preliminary plat took into consideration concerns expressed by those opposing the project and matches up with requirements for the initial zoning. It now heads to City Council for approval.
Once that approval is received, he said the process of developing the final plat will begin, including subdivision design and completion of public improvements. This process could take up to a year, he said, before the final plat is presented to Planning and Zoning commissioners and then City Council.
Also in miscellaneous action, commissioners approved a proposed preliminary plat for Midland Community Theater at 2000 W. Wadley Ave. West noted that the lot the theater sits on had never been platted and city staff required a final plat before building permits for the theater’s proposed renovations and expansion can be issued.
In the one public hearing held Monday, commissioners unanimously approved a proposed preliminary plat of a residential replat of a lot in the Country Sky addition at Tumbleweed Trail and Briarwood Avenue. Applicant Schumann Engineering sought the replat to convert the lot into two lots. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/city-midland-p-z-commissioners-approve-legacy-18136733.php | 2023-06-05T23:49:08 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/city-midland-p-z-commissioners-approve-legacy-18136733.php |
Midland ISD board President Bryan Murry said the district’s community bond committee has heard the facts and declared their preference for two new high schools and the price tag that goes with it.
That price tag is up to $900 million, according to early estimates from the district. Does it mean that will be the direction of the committee’s final recommendation? No. Does it mean the board would vote to put two on the ballot? No.
Still Murry told the Reporter-Telegram after Thursday’s committee meeting at Bunche Elementary – one of the three newest facilities built because of the 2012 Midland ISD bond – that someone might have to bite the bullet and “make the hard call to spend the money.”
“I think there is never the right time,” Murry said about a potentially costly bond.
Midland ISD officials – based on a conversation with Murry and committee meeting discussions – will attempt to use a possible contraction of the property tax rate statewide to help sell a bond. A hope is a drop in the property tax rate -- because of legislative action -- will counter any increase made because of a tax rate increase to fund Midland ISD projects like the possible building of two high schools, improvements to buildings which would become middle schools, the building of at least one elementary school, tens of millions of dollars in safety improvements and tens of millions, if not $100 million or more, in deferred maintenance to current MISD facilities.
“I think we may see that it is not a huge difference,” Murry said.
Based on what MISD officials have presented during the committee meetings so far, the average home in Midland would be impacted with $387.06 on its yearly tax bill with the passage of what the bond committee has shown as preferences. That total does not include any money dedicated to deferred maintenance, the No. 1 priority from the Midland ISD Long-range Facilities Committee, which met prior to the bond committee being formed.
And the price tag started with the building of new high schools to replace the current Midland High and Legacy High facilities. Murry said he has seen “overwhelming support” for the high school plan and reminded the Reporter-Telegram that “history shows in Midland our schools are here for a long time.”
He said he expects the bond committee won’t be hesitant to add middle school or elementary school projects because of the benefits they will bring to education in Midland (helping with growth, the creation of more “neighborhood schools,” keeping feeder programs to Midland High and Legacy as the community expects, cutting down on the number of portable buildings and adding safer seats on campuses across the district.
Murry said potential options with the ballot will include propositions to break out certain items like deferred maintenance and let the community determine its appetite for them at the ballot box. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/midland-isd-board-president-bryan-murry-talk-new-18136516.php | 2023-06-05T23:49:14 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/midland-isd-board-president-bryan-murry-talk-new-18136516.php |
After fielding a variety of requests for funding under promotional agreements, the Midland Development Corp. decided it was time to review those procedures.
At its June board meeting, members of the MDC board of directors approved a resolution to appoint a subcommittee to review promotional requests and advise the full board regarding such requests.
“We want to take a look at our standard operating procedures and see if we need to add procedures or if the process needs redefinition so that as we go forward we have a solid foundation of requirements for those seeking promotional aid,” said Chase Gardaphe, board chairman.
In response to questions from fellow board members, Gardaphe said the ultimate goal is to have the subcommittee’s recommendations be the baseline all organizations must meet for the potential economic impact associated with such partnerships.
MDC board members Brad Bullock, Zack Deck and Lucy Sisniega were appointed to serve on the subcommittee. There currently is no timeline for them to report back to the full board.
In a related move, board members approved a resolution appropriating $1.526 million from the MDC’s fiscal year 2022 revenue to be used for promotional purposes to promote new or expanded business enterprises in Midland, according to Executive Director Sara Harris. She noted recent projects have included $700,000 committed to COM Aquatics to assist with relining its competition pool and $995,000 to Bush Tennis Center for the Bush ACE Athletic Center project.
In a final action item, board members approved a memorandum of agreement between the MDC and Permian Basin Workforce Development Board – with the memorandum a condition preceding the MDC’s receipt of a high-demand jobs training grant from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Under the memorandum, $150,000 is being sought from the state, to be matched by $150,000 from the MDC. The High Demand Jobs Training Grant requires a one-to-one match between state funding and funding from a development corporation.
These particular funds will be used to expand training and testing of certified drivers – the Permian Basin Workforce Development Board having identified heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers with commercial drivers’ licenses as one of the high demand occupations in the Permian Basin. The workforce development board will spend $85,000 to award 39 students 50% scholarships for transportation and $65,000 for partial purchase of a new 2024 Peterbilt Standard Transmission truck trailer. The MDC will provide $139,000 to cover the balance of the Peterbilt purchase and $12,000 for modified seat installations for the truck.
Backers of the agreement noted that there is currently a need for several hundred CDL drivers in the Permian Basin.
“Workforce is one of the largest issues the Permian Basin faces,” Midland Mayor Lori Blong told board members. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/promotional-project-committee-advise-midland-18136557.php | 2023-06-05T23:49:21 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/promotional-project-committee-advise-midland-18136557.php |
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Manor Park, a life plan community dedicated to providing exceptional senior living experiences, is thrilled to announce the commencement of its Landscape Capital Project. This ambitious initiative aims to revitalize the 65-acre north side of the campus on Sinclair Avenue, enhancing the overall look and functionality of the community.
With a rich history spanning over 50 years, Manor Park has been committed to empowering individuals aged 62 and older to live life to the fullest with independence, security and choice. Offering a continuum of care that includes independent living homes, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing rehab, Manor Park nurtures independence and upholds the dignity and self-worth of its 535 residents.
Manor Park's campus landscape has faced challenges over time, prompting the engagement of local landscape architect Kelly Cook in 2021. After careful consideration, a hybrid landscape plan was chosen, combining lush, colorful plants for high visibility areas with xeric design in other regions. This design preserves Manor Park's valuable tree canopy and ensures a harmonious blend of nature and aesthetics, serving the community until 2050.
The Landscape Capital Project focuses on three key objectives: enhancing resident satisfaction, boosting marketing efforts and promoting sustainability. The redesigned landscape fosters community and social engagement, enriching residents' lives as Manor Park serves as their social center and support system.
The visually appealing campus attracts potential residents, while the project prioritizes sustainability by modernizing the irrigation system and reducing water consumption. By replacing outdated systems and incorporating native plants, maintenance savings are achieved, ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
As an exciting addition to the Landscape Capital Project, Manor Park is delighted to announce the inclusion of a magnificent greenhouse. This separately funded project, generously donated by Polly and Ferrell Davis in loving memory of their parents, is a true testament to their commitment to enhancing the living experience at Manor Park. The greenhouse will serve as the focal point of Pevehouse Plaza, radiating elegance and charm. Notably, this greenhouse is the same design recently installed at The Texas Governor's Mansion.
The Landscape Capital Project carries a budget of $5.023 million, which includes $1.1 million allocated for a comprehensive update of the irrigation system and $1 million designated for the transformation of Pevehouse Plaza. Groundbreaking for the project will take place on Pevehouse Plaza, with work set to commence shortly thereafter. The entire landscape project is anticipated to be completed within a 12 to 14-month timeframe, with the completion of Pevehouse Plaza scheduled for September.
Manor Park expresses deep gratitude to the numerous donors that have contributed to the success of the Landscape Capital Project. The major donors, including Davis Partners, Ltd., Scharbauer Foundation, Beal Foundation, Pevehouse Family Foundation, Permian Basin Area Foundation, Warren Charitable Foundation, ConocoPhillips, and Diamondback Energy, have played a pivotal role in making this transformative endeavor possible. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/village-manor-park-launches-landscape-project-18136616.php | 2023-06-05T23:49:27 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/village-manor-park-launches-landscape-project-18136616.php |
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Lee County deputies spotted a man standing in the middle of the intersection at Woodward Avenue while driving on Pine Island Road after 10 p.m. Sunday.
The man held a sign that said “homeless, hungry, anything helps,” which presents a distraction and obstruction of view to those operating vehicles and is a dangerous use of the right of way, according to deputies.
The man, later identified as Michael Christopher Tracey, saw the police; he quickly left the intersection and put the cardboard sign in his pocket.
During a search, deputies say they discovered a big plastic bag in Tracey’s pocket. Containing coins, gift cards, and a small bag with white powder.
The substance was tested and came back as Fentanyl.
Deputies then discovered a bag with pink powder in Tracey’s left pocket, also Fentanyl.
Tracy was charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and dangerous use of the public right of way. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/06/05/panhandler-arrested-after-lee-county-deputies-find-him-with-fentanyl/ | 2023-06-05T23:49:42 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/06/05/panhandler-arrested-after-lee-county-deputies-find-him-with-fentanyl/ |
BANGOR -- A washout caused by a broken water main damaged the road on the corner of North French and Alden Street in Bangor this morning.
The damage prompted officials to temporarily close down the Broadway side of Alden Street.
Bangor Water District Construction Supervisor Vaughn Littlefield says the washout was the result of a twelve inch cast iron pipe installed in 1947 breaking. He says it's possible a shift in the ground surrounding the pipe caused the break.
After the Bangor Water District found the break, they went to work replacing the water main and repaving the section of North French and Alden Street that was damaged the most.
First established in 1875, Bangor's underground water infrastructure is one of the oldest in the state.
Bangor averages around 30-35 washouts a year. According to Littlefield, that number is average compared with other cities in Maine.
The reasons for the washouts vary by the individual case, but the most common reasons for Bangor's total number of washouts are due to changing weather patterns and faulty or outdated infrastructure. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/broken-water-main-damages-bangor-road/article_93b46a3e-03ee-11ee-8f53-a31710e0c2c2.html | 2023-06-05T23:51:23 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/broken-water-main-damages-bangor-road/article_93b46a3e-03ee-11ee-8f53-a31710e0c2c2.html |
AUGUSTA -- After two days of cleaning, the Maine Law Enforcement Memorial in Augusta has nearly been restored.
The cleanup comes after the memorial's granite wall was vandalized Saturday morning with spray paint. That wall lists the names of 88 officers who died in the line of duty.
South Portland company Magic Carpet Cleaning and Restoration has been at the scene since Friday, carefully power washing the paint off without destroying the granite.
Former South Portland police sergeant Joseph Dell'Aquila has been helping with the cleanup effort and says he doesn't understand why someone would vandalize the memorial.
"These people gave the ultimate sacrifice to their communities and their state. To damage this makes no sense to me," Dell'Aquila.
Sergeant Dell'Aquila says there will be shadows of where the paint was sprayed but those will go away over time. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/law-enforcement-memorial-nearly-restored/article_5797ac92-03ed-11ee-9732-232bfc7bcaf4.html | 2023-06-05T23:51:29 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/law-enforcement-memorial-nearly-restored/article_5797ac92-03ed-11ee-9732-232bfc7bcaf4.html |
SKOWHEGAN -- The historic New Balance Facility in Skowhegan broke ground on a $65 million expansion project on Monday.
It's been more than 40 years since New Balance purchased their Skowhegan factory. The project includes constructing a 120,000 square feet single-story addition to the existing five-story factory building.
New Balance's Vice President of Corporate Services John Campbell says the project has been in the works for over 10 years and it will compliment the historic building.
"To have a modern facility that we will be able to make and continue to build the best footwear in the world is something really special," said Campbell. "I've been with New Balance for 17 years and this is the highlight of my career."
According to Campbell, this expansion will allow them to create over 1.3 million pairs of athletic shoes per year.
He says Skowhegan has long been a shoe center and for generations this company has been a big part of the community.
"Generation over generation for the past 40 years we've had mothers, fathers, children, children, aunts and uncles. It's a real family type of situation where we've tried to focus on that and we've had whole families in our factories that have worked together."
This ground breaking expansion for New Balance also promises new job opportunities for the Skowhegan Community.
State officials Senator Angus King and Senator Susan Collins were also in attendance and Gov. Mills highlighted that this expansion will add 200 jobs on top of the 270 already working in the factory.
"This 65 million dollar investment in Skowhegan will strengthen the economy, support local families and set Maine apart when it comes to domestic manufacturing," said Gov. Mills.
State Representative Jennifer Poirier says this comes at a pivotal time for the Skowhegan community.
"The Expansion of the Skowhegan facility is a significant investment in our community and this project comes at the right time, a time when so many people are searching for and in need of good paying jobs to support their families," said Rep. Poirier.
New Balance officials say they anticipate occupancy by Aug. 2024 with the first pair of shoes being made sometime that November. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/new-balance-breaks-ground-on-65million-factory-expansion/article_6e55a07a-03ec-11ee-9cd1-47ef0306b0fa.html | 2023-06-05T23:51:35 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/new-balance-breaks-ground-on-65million-factory-expansion/article_6e55a07a-03ec-11ee-9cd1-47ef0306b0fa.html |
AUGUSTA -- Shenna Bellows is one of many secretaries of state nationwide who will be in Washington D.C. Tuesday urging Congress and White House officials to provide sustainable funding for election security.
"We're calling on congress to appropriate $400 million in the fiscal year 2024 budget nationwide to ensure that we have adequate preparation and resources for the 2024 presidential election," said Bellows.
Bellows says the technology the state has in place for elections is not sufficient to deal with the issues surrounding cybersecurity and election fraud.
"We need to be able to invest in our election infrastructure to continue to maintain the highest possible level of cyber-security protections and to modernize our technology," said Bellows.
New York's Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny says it's important that states receive the funding.
"We need the funding to be able to do it, and if we don't bring that funding, then we are asking for failures in certain points of our election system, and making it more vulnerable," said Czarny.
Secretary Bellows will also be joined by election workers from across the country, asking the Department of Justice to do more to protect them
"We have seen over the past couple of years a rise in threats and harassment against our election workers. That is creating huge recruitment and retention challenges in the field," said Bellows.
"There are real people that are running our elections. Everyday people that are coming together, they're civil servants and they're trying to find a way to do a difficult job with little pay and little resources," said Czarny.
Bellows says these issues have gained bi-partisan support, and believes that will get the attention of lawmakers in Washington.
"This is Democrats, Republicans, Independents and non-partisan staff coming together to say elections are a shared priority and regardless of who you are and where you come from, we can all agree that elections need to be adequately funded," said Bellows. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/secretary-bellows-heading-to-washington-d-c-to-ask-for-safer-elections/article_52e7d93e-03ec-11ee-8e22-db3317039b6c.html | 2023-06-05T23:51:41 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/secretary-bellows-heading-to-washington-d-c-to-ask-for-safer-elections/article_52e7d93e-03ec-11ee-8e22-db3317039b6c.html |
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash — A 10-year-old girl was found safe Monday after she was reported missing in Kittitas County on Sunday afternoon.
The girl was found by a ground search team near Hyas Lake, according to the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office. Search and rescue crews are working on getting the girl out of the woods. She has minor injuries and is being evacuated to receive medical attention.
Kittitas County Search and Rescue responded Sunday to an area near the Cathedral Rock trailhead in the northern Cle Elum River Valley, according to a Facebook post from the Kittitas County Sheriff on Monday.
The girl was part of a large family group and was last seen playing near the footbridge over the Cle Elum River around noon Sunday.
K9s, drones, 4x4s, and ground searchers were all deployed in the initial search for the girl Sunday. The search is continued Monday with personnel from King, Pierce, Snohomish, Chelan and Yakima counties along with Kittitas personnel.
Helicopter support was also provided by King and Spokane counties.
Correction: A previous version of this story reported the missing child was 7 years old based on initial reports from the sheriff's office. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/kittitas-county-missing-girl-cathedral-rock/281-d8a81e88-9735-431a-b787-67cdb912799a | 2023-06-05T23:54:09 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/kittitas-county-missing-girl-cathedral-rock/281-d8a81e88-9735-431a-b787-67cdb912799a |
SEATTLE — A fire in Seattle's Haller Lake neighborhood damaged two homes Monday afternoon - one extensively.
Neither home had anyone in it, and there were no reported injuries, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
The fires were reported at around 3 p.m. on the 13000 block of Roosevelt Way Northeast. SkyKING video showed the back wall of one home had completely collapsed, and so had one section of the roof. Charred debris was piled up in the backyard.
The side of a neighboring home was also visibly charred, along with one section of a deck.
Seattle fire reported that the blaze was under control by 3:40 p.m. Crews are working to extinguish hot spots in both homes.
Fire officials have become concerned about a prolonged stretch of dry, warm weather, which means increased fire danger for western Washington.
A fire broke out at a Skyway condominium complex Monday afternoon, injuring two people. They were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As crews were fighting the condo fire, additional units were requested to fight a brush fire that broke out and was related to the original fire.
Last May was the second-warmest on record in Seattle and the area is currently in a six-inch rain deficit. Temperatures are expected to continue trending above normal in June, according to an outlook from The Climate Prediction Center.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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SKYWAY, Wash. — Two people were injured in a condominium fire in Skyway on Monday afternoon.
Crews responded to the two-alarm fire at the Valley View Condominiums near Martin Luther King Jr. Way South and 57th Avenue South around 1 p.m.
As crews were fighting the condo fire, additional units were requested to fight a brush fire that broke out and was related to the original fire.
Two people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to south King County fire officials.
The fire is extinguished, and crews are expected to stay on scene to put out any hot spots.
Firefighters from Renton and Skyway responded to the scene, along with King County Medic One.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — High school seniors wearing their caps and gowns lined up outside William Prescott Elementary School in Scranton.
As these students prepare to head into adulthood, parents organized a trip down memory lane in the halls of their former elementary school.
"A bunch of us parents thought let these kids walk through the hall, let them have one last goodbye to their teachers, their favorite teachers, and one last so long," said Ami Petrewski, parent.
Current Prescott Elementary students lined the halls as the seniors paraded through the building to cheers, clapping, and signs congratulating them on this accomplishment.
Each senior received a photo of this same group from the 2008-2009 school year when they were preschoolers.
"I think it's definitely emotional, but I loved doing this. This is literally my home base here. I spent so much time with my friends here. So many memories, and I'm going to miss it," said Maddy Stallo, Scranton High School senior.
These seniors are all graduating from different schools in the Scranton area but say the time they spent at Prescott was special, and so was this experience.
"A bunch of us have stayed friends, and our parents stayed friends also. It's honestly really nice for us to come back. So I think it was an awesome opportunity for this to happen," said Isabella Summa, West Scranton High School senior.
"It's good to come back and see everyone. It was a really close community in elementary school, so it's good to be back," said Paige Davis, Scranton Preparatory School senior.
These seniors were once this small, and hope their achievements are good examples for the kids who were honoring them on this day.
"Just give them something to look up to, and then everything can be done, and you're going to get there at one point; just have to keep working hard," said Summa.
Scranton Prep held its graduation over the weekend.
Ceremonies in the Scranton School District are set for June 16th.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/back-to-the-beginning-for-scranton-seniors-william-prescott-elementary-school-lackawanna-county-ami-petrewski-maddy-stallo-isabella-summa-paige-davis/523-9af8cdd4-2f7d-4156-889d-da1cd8323a46 | 2023-06-06T00:01:15 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/back-to-the-beginning-for-scranton-seniors-william-prescott-elementary-school-lackawanna-county-ami-petrewski-maddy-stallo-isabella-summa-paige-davis/523-9af8cdd4-2f7d-4156-889d-da1cd8323a46 |
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — 24-year-old Paul Kurt is from Frankfurt, Germany. For the next few weeks, he's in Billtown, learning and working as an intern for the Williamsport Bureau of Police.
"Very welcoming here. Everybody is open-hearted and speaks to me very openly, and they answer all my questions. It is a very nice experience to be here," said Kurt.
Kurt is close to graduating from the Police Academy in Germany and becoming a detective. He hopes to learn a few things here in America before he heads back.
"I hope to gain a lot of experience and see how the American police force is working. Maybe I can learn some more efficient ways to structure things and learn new ways of dealing with certain situations," he added.
"He is great," said Williamsport Police Chief Justin Snyder. "He came in, and we just kind of broke it down about how things work here and talked about a lot of the units we do offer here."
Chief Snyder says Kurt will get plenty of different hands-on experiences.
"Everything from patrol to our SWAT team, to our investigators, he will run around with the detectives, and he will run around with us to see how we do things at the command staff level," added Snyder.
The Bureau of Police has offered an internship program for the past few years. Chief Snyder says it helps the department.
"So, when we bring a civilian, especially a college student, in, we get a whole different perspective on how we are perceived and how we are looked at, and they can help us bridge that gap," Snyder stated.
Kurt is staying with family in Williamsport. He told Newswatch 16 why becoming a detective is so important to him.
"I just want to help people. That is the main reason I want to work with the police. Helping people, doing something good for the community, and giving back," Kurt said.
He will return to Germany in three weeks and has just one more semester left at the police academy.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/german-citizen-interns-with-police-in-williamsport-paul-kurt-billtown-academy-justin-snyder-chief-experience/523-27e93196-a2ab-4286-87bd-b0028c784310 | 2023-06-06T00:01:21 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/german-citizen-interns-with-police-in-williamsport-paul-kurt-billtown-academy-justin-snyder-chief-experience/523-27e93196-a2ab-4286-87bd-b0028c784310 |
Man arrested after bus stop drug deal ends in 2 dead, 1 hurt, Phoenix police say
A 20-year-old man who was arrested in Phoenix faces multiple charges in connection to the killing of a man and a woman and the injury of another woman during a drug deal at a bus stop, police said Monday.
At about 3 a.m. on June 3, officers were in the parking lot of a QT near 29th Avenue and Bell Road in Phoenix when they heard multiple gunshots fired west of the intersection.
The officers went toward the sound of the gunfire and saw a man, later identified as 20-year-old Jermaine Smith, running southbound on 29th Avenue on the west side of the intersection. As officers approached him, police said, he threw a black 9 mm handgun into the rocks on the side of the road. He was detained and handcuffed.
Other patrol officers discovered three gunshot victims at a bus stop west of 29th Avenue. Two victims, identified as 65-year-old Jerry Carter and 55-year-old Jessica Velasquez, were pronounced dead at the scene.
A third victim was shot in the lower right leg and was taken to the hospital for her injuries.
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Police said they found seven blue pills that resembled fentanyl on the ground near Carter and a bag of a clear crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine in Velasquez's hand. Multiple small yellow plastic bags were left on the road and on the sidewalk between the bus stop and where Smith was arrested, according to a police report.
Eight similar yellow plastic bags were found in Smith's pockets when he was arrested, police said. Each yellow bag contained 10 blue fentanyl pills, with 80 pills total found on him, police said. Smith also had another bag with a green leafy substance police believe was marijuana, according to a police report.
While police searched Smith, he told police, "That guy robbed me earlier."
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The woman who was hurt in the shooting said she saw Carter and Velasquez at the QT before the shooting and said Carter was looking for crack cocaine and Smith told him he was selling crack and blues, according to police.
When officers arrived at the QT, Carter, Velasquez and Smith moved to the bus stop to work on a deal for drugs, police said. The witness said Smith pulled out methamphetamine and Carter was upset because he was told he was buying crack, police said. Carter then convinced Smith to give them each several fentanyl pills, according to the police report.
Police said the witness said Smith gave them each multiple pills and then pulled out a black handgun and fired multiple times at the three people.
Smith told police officers that Carter wanted to take his property and had threatened to punch him, police said. Smith said he shot them out of self-defense and admitted to firing blindly in the direction of the bus stop, according to the police report.
Ten 9 mm casings were found on the road south of the bus stop and the black handgun was empty, police said.
Smith admitted to using marijuana, police said, and he claimed he had the 80 fentanyl pills in his pocket because he was thinking about using them again.
Smith was charged with multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, one count of narcotic transportation and/or selling, and one count of serious physical injury. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/05/jermaine-smith-arrested-in-deaths-of-2-at-phoenix-bus-stop/70290591007/ | 2023-06-06T00:01:33 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/05/jermaine-smith-arrested-in-deaths-of-2-at-phoenix-bus-stop/70290591007/ |
A year after high-profile Tempe Town Lake drowning, city installs flotation devices
Tempe began installing 37 flotation rings at many access points of Tempe Town Lake Monday morning, just days after a wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the city by the family of a man who drowned in the lake last year.
"The hope here is to have flotation devices in the event that there is an emergency that somebody could utilize them as they so feel comfortable. But we do want folks to reach out to call 911 first," said Tempe Community Services Director Craig Hayton at a news conference at Tempe Town Lake Marina.
About half of the bright red ring devices have been installed as of Monday morning, according to Hayton. Once finalized, nine flotation rings will be installed at south Tempe staple Kiwanis Park Lake.
The remainder should be installed within the next couple of weeks. The rings are located near water access points and their locations can be accessed on a map online. Hayton said the hardware cost the city $43,000, and the installation costs have not been released.
The city announced in August that it is adding rescue devices to lakes and providing water rescue "throw bags" for every Tempe police officer.
Tempe Town Lake opened in 1999.
New flotation devices come a year after drowning of Sean Bickings
The recent action to install dozens of new flotation devices comes four days after a $3 million lawsuit was filed against the city by the family of Sean Bickings, the man who drowned in Tempe Town Lake last May.
Bickings, a beloved member of the unsheltered community in Tempe, died after officers of the Tempe Police Department did not assist him as he drowned.
Last year on May 28, officers responded to the area surrounding the Tempe Center for the Arts around 5 a.m. for reports of a fight between Bickings and a woman identified as his wife.
Initial reports from police and the city of Tempe stated that Bickings had attempted to flee police by jumping into Tempe Town Lake, but edited body camera footage later released shows Bickings telling police, "I am going for a swim. I am free to go, right?" He then got in the water and swam out 40 yards, before he began to struggle and called out for help.
Officers on the other side of the railing shouted for him to swim to a pylon and another eventually went for a boat. Neither entered the water nor found a way to pull him up. Bickings died in the water.
His death spurred outcry from the community and from activists who criticized the officers' actions and deemed them as "indifferent" and "insensitive."
Following the incident, the city of Tempe reached out to Scottsdale police to examine the officers' response. In a report, Scottsdale police found that "officers in this case should not have entered the water to perform a rescue" based on certain factors.
Since the footage was released, the Tempe Officers Association, the police union, described the drowning as a "human tragedy," but stated officers do not possess water-rescue training and lack equipment to perform water rescues without putting officers at risk.
The involved officers were placed on "non-disciplinary paid administrative leave" following the incident but have since returned to duty.
Bickings' family attorney Benjamin Taylor issued a statement on Monday regarding Tempe's move to install the flotation devices.
"The dangerousness of Tempe Town Lake was known for years by the City of Tempe. Many people of all ages and races have drowned in Tempe Town Lake over the years and there was no action taken on the part of Tempe until Sean Bickings’ tragic death and his mother’s tireless efforts to push the City of Tempe to do more," Taylor said.
Hayton said no flotation devices have been installed since the lake was built and the effort to install these 37 flotation devices is the first time the city has taken community-focused water safety actions.
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Previous drowning incidents in Tempe Town Lake
Sean Bickings' death was not the first time a body was pulled from Tempe Town Lake as the city has faced backlash for years regarding drowning incidents.
- In May, two adults jumped into Tempe Town Lake, but only one resurfaced. The one man's body was pulled out of the lake days later.
- In September 2022, an emergency crew pulled a man out of Tempe Town Lake after police say he refused to hold on to a throw bag. Responders pulled the man to the safety of the Tempe police boat.
- Eighteen-year-old Jacobi Walker's body was recovered from the lake in September 2021 after he entered the water and did not resurface.
- In 2015, an incident occurred at Tempe Town Lake that was eerily similar to Bickings' drowning, when 27-year-old Michael Bzichaza's body was recovered 8 minutes after he had gone swimming in the lake. Witnesses had reported seeing and hearing Bzichaza screaming from the water and called authorities. Brooke Foland, a Tempe Town Lake Boat Rentals employee, said she saw his clothes and shoes on the lake embankment and "was upset that no one else helped."
Flotation device protocol: Call 911, throw ring
Nearly a quarter century after creating the lake, the city is now installing life preservers on its shore.
These bright red circular devices are installed at water access points along both Tempe Town Lake and Kiwanis Park Lake, with unmissable directions plastered upon the front: In case of emergency, call 911.
Hayton said if the public were to see someone in danger in the lake, the first step is to call 911 so qualified officials can help save the person in danger as soon as possible. If they feel comfortable, they can easily unlatch the red flotation device case and throw the ring into the water to attempt to save the individual in danger.
The flotation device is a big ring attached to 100 feet of rope. The ring can be thrown to an individual in the water to grasp onto while the person at shore puts weight on the knotted end of the rope.
"This really is a community accessible floatation device. This is not meant just for staff in and around the lake. This is also meant for the public as well," Hayton said.
The city said the flotation devices would have been installed last fall, but Hayton said on Monday morning the effort was delayed so the devices could be customized.
"We also did customize the stands as you'll notice, to really make sure that they were as accessible as possible to the public. They do open up horizontally, which is a really key element instead of having to navigate opening up a cabinet vertically," Hayton said.
Hayton stressed that swimming is not permitted in either Tempe Town Lake nor Kiwanis Park Lake and the flotation devices work as a quick action measure for the community to help if someone is drowning or in danger in the lake. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2023/06/05/tempe-town-lake-flotation-devices-installed-days-after-sean-bickings-family-file-lawsuit-drowning/70289082007/ | 2023-06-06T00:01:39 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2023/06/05/tempe-town-lake-flotation-devices-installed-days-after-sean-bickings-family-file-lawsuit-drowning/70289082007/ |
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