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CANTON, Ga. — A metro Atlanta resident and Chick-fil-A team member is going overseas to compete in the upcoming Special Olympics World Games this month.
Twenty-year-old Caleb Guy is just one of five representing Team USA in Germany. He will compete in kayaking.
He is from Ball Ground, Georgia and has participated in many sports including basketball, soccer and tennis.
Guy is coming up on his fourth anniversary as a Chick-fil-A team member at the Canton Marketplace location.
According to a Facebook post from Special Olympics Georgia, Guy has been competing in the Special Olympics for more than a decade.
The post stated that Guy also loves watching college football, listening to music and singing in the youth choir at his church.
“We are thrilled to come together to support Caleb and to celebrate all of his fantastic achievements,” said Kevin Williams, local restaurant operator.
He will be participating in the 200m and 500m singles.
Guy's supporters are throwing him a send-off party with special remarks and autograph singing with him on Tuesday at Chick-fil-A on Cumming Highway.
Those who would like to cheer Guy on can comment on this Facebook post here.
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CHAMBLEE, Ga. — A sinkhole is developing in Chamblee due to a busted pipe Monday evening.
Chamblee Police said it's at Longview Drive and Commander Drive, which is near the Huntley Hills Swim and Tennis Club and not far from Huntley Hills Elementary School.
Authorities said Longview Drive is currently blocked by the police department and for drivers to avoid the area.
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COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A Cobb County man died on Friday evening, police said Monday, after a bus accidentally ran over his leg.
According to a Cobb County Police Department release, 65-year-old Stevie Eugene Haskins rode the bus to the stop in front of Burger King at Barrett Parkway and Chastain Meadows Parkway.
As he exited and began to walk along the sidewalk, police say he fell "partially on the sidewalk and partially in the concrete gutter."
"As the bus pulled away from the stop, the right rear tire of the bus collided with his leg, causing serious injuries. The bus driver did not realize the bus had hit Mr. Haskins and continued on his rout," Cobb Police said. "A passerby called to report Mr. Haskins down on the sidewalk approximately two minutes later. By the time first responders arrived, Mr. Haskins was deceased."
Cobb Police said the incident is under investigation, but that they do not expect charges will be filed.
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CONYERS, Ga. — Rockdale County sheriff's deputies are working to identify human remains located during a drowning call over the weekend.
Deputies were called to a drowning call along Wilson Road Saturday around 4:30 p.m. and found human remains, the sheriff's office said.
"We are also aware and looking into the possible connection to an ongoing Missing Persons case," the sheriff's office said in a statement. "At this time, we cannot confirm the identity of the victim as RCSO investigators are still awaiting the medical examiner's report."
The sheriff's office did not provide any other details.
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ATLANTA — Editor's Note: The above video is from a previous version of this story.
The Peach State is getting federal funds to address an issue that has been wreaking havoc in some metro Atlanta communities.
Officials with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration announced Monday that they will be awarding $3.2 million for some of Georgia's railroad projects, according to a press release.
Georgia is just one of 32 states receiving the grant money to combat the nationwide issue.
Those projects include making it easier to get around railroad tracks and improving crossings where trains and roads intersect -- an issue some metro Atlanta residents have been complaining about for decades.
Concerned neighbors have complained about CSX trains blocking intersections for days. The blockages have been impacting the traffic in the area and older adults in their communities. Some residents even complained that responders cannot get to them in the event of emergencies.
"The blockages really impact our elderly, our seniors in this community," Tim Brown, a concerned neighbor near the area of Ezra Church Drive NW and Chappell Road NW, explained. "It's not just about traffic but access to emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and police cars."
The funding comes after an Atlanta city councilwoman introduced legislation to hold CSX, a major railroad transportation company, accountable.
According to the FRA, there were more than 2,000 highway-rail crossing collisions and over 30,000 reports of blocked crossings in the country last year.
"Every year, commuters, residents, and first responders lose valuable time waiting at blocked railroad crossings – and worse, those crossings are too often the site of collisions that could be prevented,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Here's what areas in Georgia will be awarded the grant money:
- Chatham Multimodal Community Improvement Project -- which will improve access to the Port of Savannah, allow the operation of longer trains and improve mobility for residents in the area by removing rail lines that bisect neighborhoods. The FRA is giving this project $1.8 million in federal funds.
- Conversion of At-Grade Crossing on Constitution Road to Grade Separated Crossing -- a project that will create an interchange to address the blockages at Constitution Road in DeKalb County. Nearly half a million dollars will be used to address this issue.
- Feasibility Study for Railroad Crossing Elimination - the project will help determine feasible construction on three CSX train crossing in Gwinnett County. The FRA will award $888,000 in federal funds.
“With these project selections and the many more that are to come, we will save lives and reshape infrastructure in ways that allow individuals to move through their neighborhoods seamlessly and safely,” said FRA Administrator Amit Bose.
It's a problem 11Alive has been digging into for months. Trains block roads for minutes, hours and sometimes days here in Atlanta and across the state. Our investigation found it's only getting worse.
There were 131 train complaints in 2020. In 2021 that jumped to 471. This year, we're already at 384 complaints in Georgia. That's quadruple this same time last year.
More federal funding is expected each year over the next four years to help states improve their railroad safety and expand the network, officials said.
The department said more additional information about the funding will be announced in the coming months.
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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — After a person was attacked by a rabid cat, Gwinnett County officials are warning residents to beware of other animals that may be acting oddly.
Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement, along with the county health department, issued a warning Monday advising people to avoid animals that may be "behaving in unusual ways."
The cautionary alert comes after a person was attacked by a rabid cat last week along Luke Edwards Road in Dacula. Animal services officials caught the cat and took it to a shelter where it tested positive for rabies, according to county officials.
Health department leaders are reminding people that rabies can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches from wild animals such as foxes and raccoons.
"Therefore, all pet owners are strongly advised to ensure their pets are current on the rabies vaccination," Gwinnett County leaders said in a news release.
Citing the National Association of State Health Veterinarians, county leaders said unvaccinated dogs and cats exposed to a rabid animal must be strictly quarantined for four months and vaccinated one month prior to being released.
As for people, those impacted by rabies may experience initial symptoms of fever, headache or weakness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Someone who believes they've been exposed to rabies is advised to seek medical attention and then contact the Gwinnett County Health Department at 770-339-4260 and request to speak with the on-call epidemiologist. To report the animal and have it picked up, please call the Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement Bite Office at 770-339-3200 ext. 5576; for after-hours assistance, contact non-emergency Dispatch at 770-513-5700.
Tips to protect against rabies
- The following tips may help you protect yourself and your family from rabies:
- Ensure your pets receive regular rabies vaccinations.
- Keep your pets on your property.
- Avoid leaving garbage or pet food outside, as it may attract wild or stray animals.
- Report any animal acting unusually to Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement. They may display strange or unusual behavior. They may also act aggressively, avoid food and water, foam at the mouth, have trouble moving or move in a stiff, odd way. Stay away from any unknown animals, especially wildlife.
- Stay away from wild, sick, hurt or dead animals. Do not pick up or move sick or hurt animals.
- Do not keep wild animals like raccoons, skunks, foxes and coyotes as pets, as it is both dangerous and illegal.
- Teach your children not to go near, tease or play with wild animals or strange dogs and cats. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/gwinnett-county-rabid-cat-alert/85-4faae5f8-8bd1-43f3-8a75-610498b52981 | 2023-06-06T02:44:52 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/gwinnett-county-rabid-cat-alert/85-4faae5f8-8bd1-43f3-8a75-610498b52981 |
Caitlyn Rosen
MUNSTER — A man was in critical condition on Monday after he fell into a manhole at Festival Park, according to the Hobart Fire Department’s Facebook page.
Riding Shotgun with Merrillville Police Officer Amanda Earley
The man was a private contractor working for Grimmer Construction, according to a spokesperson from the Hobart Fire Department. The contractor’s name has not yet been released.
He was doing work around the park, located at 111 E Old Ridge Rd, when he fell into the manhole.
Rescuers from the District 1 Technical Rescue Team successfully extricated the man from the hole, according to the Facebook post, and he was airlifted to a Chicago trauma center for further treatment.
“Our thoughts are with this person and their family,” the Hobart Fire Department wrote in the Facebook post. “May they have a speedy recovery.”
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
April Wright
Age : 34
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304645
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Fallon Stone
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304663
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kecelyn Sydner
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304632
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hilario Torres Jr.
Age : 48
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304638
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shawn Washington
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304654
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Steven Petrisko
Age : 61
Residence: Goodland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304651
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roosevelt Pickett Jr.
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304649
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andre Patterson
Age : 59
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304634
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000;
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Mack Jr.
Age : 44
Residence: Grant Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304633
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rachel McKinney
Age : 38
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304642
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrick Noonan
Age : 41
Residence: Winfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304655
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Deparatment
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bradley Kelly
Age : 38
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304650
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jason Howard
Age : 31
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304660
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tena Johnson
Age : 43
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304629
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - INSTITUTION - BANK/FINANCIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Leslie Hawkins
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304625
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCS
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chanel Copeland
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304628
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tameera Dillon
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304627
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Elvee Evans III
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304641
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Totianna Gaston
Age : 23
Residence: Ford Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304630
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Olivia Blakeley
Age : 29
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304636
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - STALKING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Steven Bogner
Age : 40
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304648
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristina Bohn
Age : 39
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304635
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tammy Berry
Age : 64
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304626
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - TRAFFICKING WITH AN INMATE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Arroyo
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304661
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750; CONFINEMENT; RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY; MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Melvin Pumphrey III
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304623
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dakota Robinson
Age : 20
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304631
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Sullivan
Age : 43
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304684
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shauntwain Johnson
Age : 46
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304681
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Karley Jensen
Age : 28
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304683
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schneider Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cali Huerta
Age : 20
Residence: Oak Forest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304680
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cindy Irons
Age : 40
Residence: St. Petersburg, FL
Booking Number(s): 2304677
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RIVERBOAT GAMBLING- CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jack Hampton
Age : 43
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304671
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Huber
Age : 41
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304678
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT - KIDNAPPING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chauncey Hackett Jr.
Age : 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304673
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Antwon Butler
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304670
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aundra Butler
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304672
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A 16-year-old girl had to be life-flighted and a 9-year-old boy had to be resuscitated after they nearly drowned at an apartment complex's pool Monday afternoon, according to Johns Creek Police.
The police department said officers responded around 4:30 p.m. to The Estates at Johns Creek Apartments at 2100 Addison Lane.
A witness told police that two children -- a 16-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy were playing in the pool -- when she noticed them underwater for too long. She told officers that she couldn't swim and ran to get help from the apartment's leasing office.
Three men came out and pulled the children out of the pool, according to police.
The 9-year-old boy was resuscitated and is expected to make a full recovery, while authorities said the 16-year-old was airlifted to Scottish Rite Medical Center. Her condition is unknown at this time.
"The incident is under investigation but appears to be an accident," Johns Creek Police said in a release.
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Parents and guardians of Indiana children with disabilities can take advantage of a state program giving them total control over their child's education funding.
The Indiana Education Scholarship Account program offers maximum flexibility to families who choose to opt out of traditional schooling in favor of finding on their own appropriate educational programs and services for their eligible child.
"Our Indiana ESA gives parents with children who have their own ways of learning the ability to find the tools to best fit their needs," said Republican state Treasurer Daniel Elliott, the ESA program administrator.
The program provides tax-free money to eligible students for authorized education expenses, including tuition and fees, therapies, assessments, educational camps and fee-for-service transportation through preapproved service providers.
Participating students receive 90% of their basic state tuition support as well as 100% of the special-education dollars allotted to their student. The total amount varies by local school district.
The money will be deposited directly into each student’s Indiana ESA account in quarterly payments. This account will be available to parents via a secure online portal, which they'll use to make payments directly to providers from the student’s account.
Debit cards are not available, and funds are not deposited directly into personal bank accounts.
Scholarship recipients cannot be enrolled in a public or charter school, or receive a state voucher for private school tuition. But they can use their scholarship funds to purchase services from a public or private school if the school participates in the program.
"My team and I believe that the future of education is not forcing a child to fit into the system but giving parents the instruments to build around the individual needs of their child," Elliott said. "Our ESA program is guided by that principle, and we believe in (that) mission."
The Indiana ESA application window for the 2023-24 school year runs through Sept. 1. Altogether, $10 million is available for the program.
The application for parents and prospective providers, and more information about the program, are available online through the state treasurer's office: in.gov/tos/inesa.
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CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Police are working to find a man they say broke into a store by using rock.
Officers said the rock-yielding bandit broke the glass front door just before 12:30 a.m. on May 22 at a business on the 7100 block of Tara Blvd. in Jonesboro.
The Clayton County Police Department said the same person may have committed a burglary two days later at another business on the 500 block of Highway 138 SE around 4:38 a.m. The burglar in that in that break-in also used a rock, police say.
The department shared a video of the suspect in question. A photo of him can be found below.
If anyone can assist with identifying this suspect, please contact the Clayton County Police Department at 770-477-4026.
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The McDonald's in St. John recently raised funds for a scholarship in honor of the late Lake Central student Miles Krueger.
The Tina Family McDonald’s at 9769 Wicker Ave. raised more than $3,000 to create a scholarship in honor of the student who died at the end of last year. The 16-year-old junior, a longtime Schererville youth baseball player who played basketball at Lake Central, died unexpectedly on Dec. 27.
His family started The Miles Krueger Memorial Scholarship foundation to carry on his memory and legacy. it will provide funds to a Lake Central High School student or students who might not qualify for scholarships based on academic achievement or athletics but who still plan to go to college or trade school.
The family-run foundation will first offer the annual scholarship to seniors who graduate as part of the class of 2024.
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The Tina Family McDonald’s in St. John donated 300 apple pies that volunteers sold to raise money for the foundation. It also gave 20% of food and drink sales on a recent evening.
Many local businesses in the Tri-Town and greater Northwest Indiana donated items for a raffle, including Smoothie King, Zig-E’s Funland, Martin Brower, SkyZone, Up Your Alley Bowling, Coca-Cola, the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, the Northwest Indiana Oilmen, the Gary SouthShore RailCats, Bama, Avgo Breakfast and Lunch, the Lake County CornDogs in Crown Point and Milne Plumbing Supply.
The RailCats sent its mascot Rusty and the Oilmen dispatched its mascots Stan and Lucky for people to take pictures with during the fundraiser, since Krueger was a big baseball fan who played on local youth teams for years.
Northwest Indiana Oilmen owner Don Popravak also donated $500 to the scholarship foundation.
For more information or to contribute, visit www.mk34foundation.org.
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MILTON, Ga. — A building at a Milton high school was evacuated Monday after a small electrical fire sparked in the auditorium.
Crews were called to Cambridge High School auditorium Monday after the fire triggered the sprinkler system, according to district officials.
11Alive Skytracker flew over the school Monday. Three fire engines were at the school and a hose was deployed, a video showed.
In a statement, a spokesperson with Fulton County Schools said the rest of the building was evacuated once the alarm sounded. Fire officials determined that the fire was safely put out.
No students or staff were in the auditorium at the time of the fire, officials said. No one was hurt.
The incident is being investigated. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. The last day of class for the district was May 25.
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NORCROSS, Ga. — A woman is in custody and a man has been taken to the hospital after a stabbing near a Family Dollar store in Norcross Monday.
Authorities said the incident happened at the Family Dollar at the 5300 block of Jimmy Carter Blvd. 11Alive SkyTracker flew over the scene and saw several Gwinnett County patrol cars responding to the scene.
"It's unclear if there is a relationship between the victim and the suspect," Gwinnett County Police said.
The police department added the man has non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are still investigating what happened.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department is taking a humorous approach in warning the community to beware of bears this spring season.
The department posted its alert Monday confirming that officers do indeed know of the young black bear that's been spotted in several Roswell neighborhoods.
"He is cute and friend-shaped, but he is not a friend," police warned. "If YOU see the bear, give him space and let him go on his beary way."
Officers said the bear will not need to be forcibly removed unless he becomes a safety issue -- but it will be up to the community to make sure that doesn't happen.
RPD recommended people study up on the BearWise tips provided by Georgia's Department of Natural Resources. A few of those tips can be found below.
Be "BearWise"
Black bears are the only bears found in the state, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The agency's wildlife resources division said they live in three distinct regions in the state:
- North Georgia mountains
- Along the Ocmulgee River drainage in central Georgia
- Around the Okefenokee Swamp in southeast Georgia
Georgia's DNR said these bears typically live in forested areas and can live between eight to 15 years. They can grow up to 6 feet in length.
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If bears are spotted in your area, here are steps you can take to be safe, according to wildlife experts.
- NEVER FEED OR APPROACH BEARS: Feeding bears (intentionally or unintentionally) trains them to approach homes and people for more food. Bears will defend themselves if a person gets too close, so don’t risk your safety and theirs!
- SECURE FOOD, GARBAGE AND RECYCLING: Food and food odors attract bears so don’t reward them with easily available food or garbage.
- REMOVE BIRD FEEDERS WHEN BEARS ARE ACTIVE: Birdseed and other grains have a high-calorie content making them very attractive to bears. The best way to avoid conflicts with bears is to remove feeders.
- NEVER LEAVE PET FOOD OUTDOORS: Feed outdoor pets portion sizes that will be completely eaten during each meal and then remove leftover food and food bowl. Securely store these foods so nothing is available to bears.
- CLEAN AND STORE GRILLS: After you use an outdoor grill, clean it thoroughly and make sure that all grease and fat are removed. Store cleaned grills and smokers in a secure area that keeps bears out.
- ALERT NEIGHBORS TO BEAR ACTIVITY: Share news with your friends and neighbors about recent bear activity and how to avoid bear conflicts. Bears have adapted to living near people; are you willing to adapt to living near bears? | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/roswell/roswell-police-bear-alert/85-cc5f114d-d5d2-43a1-ba45-44bbdcf38bf5 | 2023-06-06T02:45:23 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/roswell/roswell-police-bear-alert/85-cc5f114d-d5d2-43a1-ba45-44bbdcf38bf5 |
The Lincoln City Council allowed plans for another downtown apartment complex — this one along the N Street bikeway on the southwest corner of 18th and N streets — to move forward Monday.
The five-story apartment complex planned by Speedway Properties — which will include a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments — would help connect the Telegraph District to the downtown area.
“You’ve seen the Telegraph District take off,” Kent Seacrest, the attorney representing Speedway Properties, told the City Council. “Now what you’re seeing is that connectivity. This will be a bridge to downtown. I think you’ll see more and more development in that in-between area.”
Speedway co-developed the Telegraph District, a series of residential and office buildings south of N Street and west of Antelope Creek, with Nelnet.
The development includes three mixed-use buildings along N Street — Telegraph Flats, Telegraph Lofts East and the newly completed Telegraph Lofts West. Nelnet is not involved in the 18th and N apartment project.
The council on Monday passed resolutions amending the Antelope Valley Redevelopment Plan to include the apartment complex and finding it conformed with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan.
The plan calls for 84 to 88 apartments, and up to 20% — or about 17 — of them would be designated as affordable and available to people making 60% or less of the area median income.
The first floor of the building would have approximately 40 covered parking spaces, while there would be another three dozen or so surface parking spots on the south side of the building.
The building also will have other amenities, including a community room, an outdoor cooking area and bike storage.
The developers want to use an estimated $2.7 million in tax-increment financing to help pay for the project. Tax-increment financing allows developers to use future property taxes the redevelopment generates to pay for certain upfront costs.
The TIF money is often used for streetscape improvements, facade enhancements and energy-saving measures, among other things.
Councilwoman Sandra Washington asked whether the developer planned to plant trees, something urban development’s Hallie Salem said they’re planning to do to restore a tree canopy in the area.
The next step for the project is for developers and the city to hammer out a redevelopment agreement, which will include the TIF details and will have to be approved by the City Council.
Margaret Reist is a recovering education reporter now writing about local and county government and the people who live in the city where she was born and raised. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/developers-say-apartment-complex-would-help-connect-downtown-to-the-telegraph-district/article_30becf38-0401-11ee-a2b1-f35a081fb2fc.html | 2023-06-06T02:52:21 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/developers-say-apartment-complex-would-help-connect-downtown-to-the-telegraph-district/article_30becf38-0401-11ee-a2b1-f35a081fb2fc.html |
Crews break down Detroit Grand Prix setup after race's return to downtown
Work crews began to remove the barriers and grandstands on Jefferson Avenue the day after the Detroit Grand Prix came roaring back to downtown's streets after more than 30 years.
The Grand Prix was last held in downtown Detroit in 1991 and then moved to Belle Isle.
Thousands of fans poured into downtown Friday through Sunday for the return of the Grand Prix after the long absence. As the fans flocked to the city's hub for the pageantry and the excitement, some area business owners reported revved-up profits while others said they should've pumped the brakes on their expectations.
Organizers of the race along the 1.7-mile-long track that encircled General Motors Co.’s Renaissance Center stressed that they were pushing for an inclusive event that would allow a diverse set of entrepreneurs to profit by setting up a Small Business Straightaway in Cadillac Square that hosted 29 businesses selling a variety of products and services.
Moving the race downtown from Belle Isle, where it was held annually since 1991, posed some challenges. Pedestrian congestion was a recurring gripe as well as reports of how long it took — and not all downtown businesses shared in the economic bounty, as they prepared for an influx of customers that never materialized.
During a post-race press conference, Grand Prix President Michael Montri addressed the complaints about congestion and the difficulties getting to some vendors, saying the organizers will learn from this year's event.
"We can certainly take those learnings and adjust; we'll take any feedback we get and move vendors around," he said. "I think anytime you have a new venue and you have displays setting up, you don't have any understanding of how pedestrian traffic is going to flow."
Alex Palou claimed victory on Sunday, winning by 1.18 seconds over Will Power in his No. 12 Team Penske Chevrolet, with Felix Rosenqvist also finishing on the podium. Scott Dixon, Palou’s teammate, was fourth, followed by Alexander Rossi, Rosenqvist’s Arrow McLaren teammate who battled Rosenqvist during the final 10 laps. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/06/05/crews-break-down-detroit-grand-prix-setup-after-races-return-to-downtown/70290415007/ | 2023-06-06T02:55:41 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/06/05/crews-break-down-detroit-grand-prix-setup-after-races-return-to-downtown/70290415007/ |
U.S. steel mills shipped 7.37 million tons of steel in March, the most recent month for which data is available, according to Washington, D.C.-based trade association American Iron and Steel Institute.
That's a 5.9% decrease as compared to the 7.83 million tons shipped in March 2022 and a 6.6% decrease from the 6.91 million tons shipped the previous month.
In 2022, steel mills in the United States shipped 89.46 million tons of steel, down 5.5% as compared to the 94.7 million tons shipped the previous year, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute. Steel shipments had fallen by 6.6% the previous year.
Through the first three months of 2023, steel shipments have totaled 21.43 million, which is down 6.1% as compared to 22.82 million tons shipped during the first three months of 2021.
Steel shipments are a key metric of the financial health of the steel industry, as they reflect the amount of steel actually sold to customers, such as automakers, appliance manufacturers, construction firms and service centers that process the steel for a wide variety of end uses.
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In the first three months of 2022, shipments of corrosion-resistant sheet and strip were down 5%, hot rolled sheet down 8% and cold rolled sheet 8%, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel prices soared to record highs in 2021, came back down to earth last year and have recently been back on the upswing.
In the United States, the price of hot-rolled band recently fell 1% to $1,084 a ton and cold-rolled coil dropped 6% to $1,169 a ton, according to the steel pricing website SteelBenchmarker. Standard plate fell 1% to $1,619 a ton. Shredded scrap declined 6% to $481 a ton, heavy melting scrap dipped 3% to $377 a ton and busheling scrap dropped 5% to $536 a ton, reducing steelmakers' input costs.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
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MARLIN, Texas — Marlin ISD seniors are expected to graduate on June 22, Superintendent Dr. Darryl J. Henson told 6 News on Monday.
Henson said school officials are projecting a 100% graduation rate for the third year in a row.
In late May, Marlin ISD made national headlines after it was revealed how only five out of 38 seniors within the district were eligible for graduation, which caused backlash from some parents. However, Henson told Lawrence Jones on Fox News that those complaints were from a small amount of parents.
"The overwhelming number of our parents are thanking us for providing their children to meet the standards outlined by the state of Texas," Henson said.
Henson explained that all seniors were given outlines of requirements needed to graduate as outlined by the State of Texas. Throughout the year, seniors were able to meet with counselors to make sure they were completing those requirements, he said.
However, by the spring semester, many students never made up the 90% attendance requirement, he said.
So instead of telling seniors they couldn't graduate, the district decided to push back the graduation date, he said.
"Graduation is delayed, but not denied," he told Jones. "Not only do we commit to excellence, we demand excellence."
As of Monday night, 33 seniors are now eligible to graduate. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/marlin-isd-sets-graduation-date-june-22-expects-100-graduation-rate/500-35a183d5-3380-49d1-95ed-626f1c307843 | 2023-06-06T03:05:05 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/marlin-isd-sets-graduation-date-june-22-expects-100-graduation-rate/500-35a183d5-3380-49d1-95ed-626f1c307843 |
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Federal Railroad Administration will Tuesday announce plans to build a bridge over railroad tracks on Bonds Ranch Road in northern Fort Worth.
The overpass is expected to cure a rapidly-worsening problem, where traffic backs up on the two-lane road each time a train passes.
On average, about 36 trains run on the tracks each day. Crossing gates at Bonds Ranch Road typically remain closed for four minutes each time a train passes, meaning the intersection is closed to vehicle traffic for more than two hours each day.
"You can't imagine what they go through here on a day-to-day basis," North Fort Worth Alliance president Russell Fuller said. "I've been told that it can take 45 minutes to an hour to get through there."
In the last five years, 23 people have filed blocked crossing reports with the federal government. Of the complainants, 17 alleged delays of 30 minutes to an hour.
Some clearly filed reports while sitting in their cars at the crossing.
"This happens far too often," one person wrote in their report. "I’ve seen a fire truck with lights flashing having to shut down and wait for a slow passing train. This is an area of significant residential property and growth and these delays are not acceptable and dangerous."
Engineers with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) confirmed first responders have been delayed by the passing trains.
The intersection is especially dangerous, too. Crashes happen nearby twice as often as they do on comparable roads, statewide.
"People make bad judgments," Fuller said, describing some illegal maneuvers he's seen drivers use to escape the traffic jam.
A bridge over the crossing is "the absolute best solution," Fuller added.
"It'll become just like any other road we encounter here in Tarrant County," he smiled. "You're not trapped in the traffic anymore. You don't have to worry about being trapped in the traffic."
The Federal Railroad Administration will spend about $17 million to complete the $23 million project. The city of Fort Worth will pay $4 million, and BNSF Railway will cover the remaining $1.5 million.
The new overpass will feature four vehicle lanes, a bike lane and a pedestrian walkway. Construction is expected to end in 2028.
Separate plans to widen the road to four lanes, remove nearby roundabouts, and reconfigure the exit from U.S. Highway 287 are already approved.
Almost 11,000 people live within two miles of the crossing. Nearby neighborhoods are expanding, as Fort Worth's population booms.
"It's really come at a super time," Fuller said. "Maybe by 2028, people will forget this even happened." | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/bridge-bypass-bonds-ranch-road-railroad-crossing-fort-worth/287-e68e9582-7c66-44f9-8ebd-96ccad3dc3a4 | 2023-06-06T03:10:27 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/bridge-bypass-bonds-ranch-road-railroad-crossing-fort-worth/287-e68e9582-7c66-44f9-8ebd-96ccad3dc3a4 |
DALLAS — An apartment complex known for drug activity, gang activity and other violent crimes was demolished in South Dallas on Monday.
A small group of people stood nearby to watch as bulldozers knocked down two dilapidated buildings in the 2600 block of Meyers Street.
“The owner had been very negligent and was not doing repairs,” said Lauren Cadillac, J.D., MBA, LLM. She is the court appointed receiver over the property.
“My understanding is, people would buy drugs in one unit, and then like go use them in another," said Cadillac.
Two years ago, the apartment complex was among hot spots the FBI and local police raided. More than 20 people were arrested at the time. It was part of a joint task for initiative called "Safer Streets."
Cadillac said she and her partners attempted to fix things at the complex. However, their efforts weren’t easy.
“We actually had made great progress on the repairs. We had two units that were in very nice shape, and then the fire started. That started because of the actions of someone else,” explained Cadillac.
Former tenants were moved out. Squatters moved in. That brought about another trail of issues, according to City of Dallas staff and the receiver.
Now, that the neighborhood nuisance is reduced to rubble, Cadillac believes the demolition is significant progress.
“It sends a message to future drug dealers, or even to the ones that are currently active in other building like this, that the city is coming and they are enforcing these things,” said Cadillac. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-apartment-complexes-torn-down-over-conditions/287-715f8fa7-4c08-4486-88bb-be223aa5d39c | 2023-06-06T03:10:33 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-apartment-complexes-torn-down-over-conditions/287-715f8fa7-4c08-4486-88bb-be223aa5d39c |
DENTON, Texas — At a glance, they’re ordinary people in everyday life situations.
Beyond the surface, Denton artist Jose Vazques is bringing the undocumented community out of the shadows.
“A lot of these people are heroes to me,” said Vazques.
Vazques, who graduated from the University of North Texas, recently showcased his art at Richland College’s Brazos Gallery during an exhibit titled “No Pasa Nada.”
The Spanish phrase means "nothing will happen," or "there’s no problem."
It’s the message the artist has told himself repeatedly over the last several years.
Born in Mexico, Vazques, a recipient of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), has lived in limbo ever since the Obama-era program faced legal scrutiny during the Trump Administration. Every two years, he’s required to apply for renewal.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, DACA shields nearly 600,000 people brought to the U.S. as children from deportation.
Vazques didn’t fully grasp the fact that he was undocumented until he got older.
“It was heartbreaking thing to find out I’m not a citizen,” he said.
Reality set in when the program came under threat during his college year. The program is still in a state of limbo. This week, the program went before a Texas judge for debate.
The judge, who previously questioned the program’s legality, is looking at a revised version of it.
“It’s just extremely dehumanizing,” Vazques said. “It feels like I’m in some rental agreement with the U.S. government. It’s just tiring to have your entire identity politicized like that, and it just got to a point where I was at home freaking out whether or not I’m gonna be here much longer.”
As he tried to juggle school and anxieties surrounding status in the U.S., Vazques decided to switch his major to art.
He sat at a nearby Home Depot and observed day laborers as they waited for their next opportunity to work.
One by one, he learned their names, listened to their stories and painted their faces.
Painting their portraits became a form of coping with the unknown while connecting with his community.
In each painting, he portrays migrant workers caught between stages of uncertainty.
“Being able to live in this constant state of anxiety and ambiguity… they’re incredibly courageous people, and I want to portay it how I see them,” said Vazques.
Through brightly-colored portraits and everyday-life scenarios, Vazques aims to highlight their humanity. For him, it’s about shedding light on the issues those who are undocumented to create understanding. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/denton-artist-daca-recipient-jose-vazques-bringing-awareness-to-undocument-community/287-01458484-2a5d-4421-92fa-2d70e3b07197 | 2023-06-06T03:10:39 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/denton-artist-daca-recipient-jose-vazques-bringing-awareness-to-undocument-community/287-01458484-2a5d-4421-92fa-2d70e3b07197 |
It was a whirlwind of art in Civic Center Park as crowds gathered Sunday for the 47th annual Good Old Summertime Art Fair.
Marcia Linn attended to find inspiration. Although she doesn’t consider herself a huge artist, she occasionally makes bits of jewelry, does crocheting and paints.
“I like to see things,” Linn said. “I’m more to the point now where I have so much that I don’t usually buy, but once in a while I go, ‘Oh that’s so cute for a grandchild.”
For Sandy Nebe with Baubles by Sandy, she started making art almost 40 years ago just for fun. She was inspired to continue the art of jewelry making after her daughter’s wedding when Nebe customized the bride’s tiara.
She and her husband, Mike, started making formal items until Mike suggested thy make more casual jewelry together. At the art fair Sunday Mike said often their jewelry is repurposed.
People are also reading…
“The rocks we find all over the great lakes and out in the desert in Nevada,” Mike said. “It’s all pretty much natural stuff we find or repurpose.”
Since moving to Kenosha nearly four and a half years ago, Sunday was Baubles by Sandy’s third time at The Good Old Summertime Art Fair
Jim Hunnicutt and Kevin Ylvisaker with Plank Road Art also prefer to stay close for art fairs, and especially enjoy coming to Kenosha’s for the friendly fair visitors and organizers.
“People are always nice in Kenosha,” Ylvisaker said. “We usually only play small shows like this.”
Hunnicutt sells watercolor paintings while Ylvisaker creates glasswork. Ylvisaker said he started glass as a hobby around eight years ago and has since combined his business with Hunnicutt to travel to various art fairs together.
“I minored in art in college at [University-Wisconsin] Stevens Point years ago and since I’ve been back in the states I’ve picked it back up again,” Hunnicutt said.
Last year, Hunnicutt said Plank Road Arts even won best in show for The Good Old Summertime Art Fair.
The annual art fair kicks off the community’s art fair season and serves as the primary annual fundraiser of the Kenosha Art Assocaition. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/47th-annual-good-old-summertime-art-fair-draws-crowd-to-civic-center-park/article_d45baad0-0320-11ee-8a6f-7b33871a388d.html | 2023-06-06T03:19:44 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/47th-annual-good-old-summertime-art-fair-draws-crowd-to-civic-center-park/article_d45baad0-0320-11ee-8a6f-7b33871a388d.html |
ALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) — CSX is staging equipment to begin the crossing repairs and improvements.
The repairs will take place from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. to minimize traffic interruption.
The crossings affected are:
- Industrial Road
- 8th Ave NW
- 2nd Place NW
- 1st Avenue W
- State Road 119 (Both crossings)
- 6th Avenue SW (Buck Creek Park)
- 11th Avenue SW (Alabaster City Hall)
- Pony Drive
- Fulton Springs Road (Both crossings)
- Snow Drive
- County Road 87 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/csx-railroad-crossings-to-be-closed-for-improvements/ | 2023-06-06T03:21:06 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/csx-railroad-crossings-to-be-closed-for-improvements/ |
MUNCIE, Ind. — A teenager was killed Monday in a two-vehicle crash east of Muncie.
The accident happened just before 6 p.m. on State Road 32 at County Road 400 East.
According to Coroner Gavin Greene, a preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle was going east on the highway and, for an unknown reason, slowed and was struck by another vehicle.
The vehicle that was struck was occupied by four people. One of them, 15-year-old Angel (Hannah) Riley, was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The other three occupants were taken to hospitals. Their conditions were not reported.
Two people in the other car were also taken to hospitals for treatment of injuries.
The investigation is ongoing. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/teen-killed-5-people-injured-in-crash-east-of-muncie/531-b0672ecd-acdd-4206-b602-5d3b2fd4c7ec | 2023-06-06T03:34:10 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/teen-killed-5-people-injured-in-crash-east-of-muncie/531-b0672ecd-acdd-4206-b602-5d3b2fd4c7ec |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The rising temperatures, gusty winds and outdoor activities are all signs the 2023 fire season is underway in the Pacific Northwest.
A burn ban in parts of Washington, Clackamas, Yamhill and Multnomah counties takes effect at 8 a.m. June 6, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue said.
Officials said the ban is expected to be relatively short “but will remain in place until weather patterns change and the heightened risk of fire has diminished.”
What’s banned
- Backyard or open burning (branches, yard debris, etc.)
- Agricultural burning (agricultural wastes, crops, field burning, etc.)
- Any other land clearing, slash, stump, waste, debris or controlled burning
Anyone who’s found to willfully violate this ban faces serious penalties, including the cost to fight it and legal fees, TVF&R said.
But small outdoor cooking fires are still allowed, as are warming or recreational fires with portable or permanent fire pits. Barbecue grills and similar items are also still allowed.
More information is available at the TVFR Burn Line, 503.259.1789 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/high-temp-winds-burn-ban-set-for-tri-county-yamhill/ | 2023-06-06T03:38:02 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/high-temp-winds-burn-ban-set-for-tri-county-yamhill/ |
Like many men across the country, Ed, my husband of multiple decades, will be blessed with Father’s Day cards. He will get three — one from his human child, Jordan, and two from his furry children — Pip, our cat, and Teddy, our dog.
Jordan’s card is usually a playful reminder of her dad’s endearing qualities — his barbeque brisket; his hand-to-chest routine as he moans about the price of something; his hugs.
Pip’s card always describes what Ed does for him — breakfast and walks in the backyard, to name two things. The card usually has a simple but direct meaning: “DO MORE.”
Teddy’s card tends to be sweet and funny, demonstrating his boundless love with words like “lick, lick, lick” and “kiss, kiss, kiss” on the front and inside.
This year Father’s Day arrives on June 18.
Not sure pets were considered, but Father’s Day traces its roots to 1970, when Congress passed Joint Resolution 187, which called on citizens to “offer public and private expressions of the abiding love and gratitude they bear for their fathers.” Two years later, President Richard Nixon signed the resolution into law.
Finally, fathers had their day, only about 60 years after mothers got theirs.
Nowadays we celebrate fathers with food and spirits, and gifts. In 2022, according to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent $20 billion on Father’s Day gifts, the most popular being greeting cards, clothing, gift cards and electronics.
In our house, it’s mainly about the cards.
It doesn’t surprise me that Teddy’s Father’s Day cards, at least the ones I pick for him to give his dad, are more demonstrative of his feelings than Jordan’s or Pip’s.
Since we adopted him as a 9-month-old pup, Teddy’s human of choice has always been Ed.
While Jordan’s love for her dad has never diminished, their relationship has changed to one based upon mutual respect.
Pip? Whether I like it or not, the cat’s go-to human is me. That relationship, like Jordan’s with her dad, remains strong. When he wants something, I’m his go-to-human. When he doesn’t want anything, I’m not sure what I am.
When it comes to food on Father’s Day, it’s all about the three kids. Jordan is old enough to get her own, although she’s also good at absconding with our leftovers.
Pip goes to whichever human gives him a treat, then he looks at the rest of us. If we don’t have anything, he doesn’t head in my direction, but rather anywhere that grabs his interest.
As for Teddy, if Jordan or I are offering a treat and Ed isn’t, the pooch takes it, gives us a few licks, rubs and tail wags of “thanks,” then heads to Ed.
Finally, the gifts. Again, it’s mostly about the furry ones. They love walks with their dad and a game of tag, particularity if he’s chasing them.
Alas, Ed knows his only hope of getting a good gift on Father’s Day rests with Jordan. Luckily for him, she usually comes through.
WHAT TO BUY
Gift ideas for Dad that he’ll use and love:
1. Apple Air Tag
2. Bees Knees Spicy Honey
3. Allbirds Men’s Tree Dasher 2
4. Ticarve Cleaning Gel
5. The Skylight Frame
SOURCE: www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/gifts/for-men
Karin Spicer is a member of The Dog Writers Association of America. She lives in Greene County with her family and two furry pets who inspire her. She can be reached at spicerkarin@gmail.com.
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SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff's Office has filed a criminal case related to an incident when dozens of migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard in 2022.
Some of those migrants identified a San Antonio native named Perla Huerta as the woman who recruited them from near San Antonio's Migrant Resource Center on San Pedro Boulevard.
BCSO released this statement Monday:
"The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has officially filed a completed criminal case with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office regarding the incident from September 2022 in which 49 migrants were flown to Martha’s Vineyard. The case filed includes both felony and misdemeanor charges of Unlawful Restraint. At this time, the case is being reviewed by the DA’s office. Once an update is available, it will be provided to the public."
KENS 5 has reached out to the District Attorney's Office and we are awaiting a response.
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Want to get in touch with someone at KENS 5? You can send a message using our Contacts page or email one of our team members. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bcso-files-criminal-case-related-to-migrants-flown-to-marthas-vineyard-in-2022-san-antonio-texas/273-b4ec2569-60c3-4c5f-9a5f-509f8a323967 | 2023-06-06T03:42:51 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bcso-files-criminal-case-related-to-migrants-flown-to-marthas-vineyard-in-2022-san-antonio-texas/273-b4ec2569-60c3-4c5f-9a5f-509f8a323967 |
SAN ANTONIO — Two people are in custody and one person is on the run after three people shot at undercover cops on the east side Monday evening, according to San Antonio Police.
The incident was reported around 7 p.m. at the 1900 block of Nolan Street Monday.
SAPD says, detectives dressed in plain clothes came across a suspicious vehicle and began following the suspects. During this time they witnessed the suspects shoot at a building then stop to shoot at the undercover officers.
Officials say there were three people in the vehicle that began shooting at them, hitting their unmarked vehicle before fleeing the scene.
A KENS 5 viewer provided this video in which gunshots could be heard. The video is from a nearby home on Polaris.
Patrol officers came and detained two of the suspects, according to SAPD.
Police say special operations is on scene searching for the third suspect who is considered to be armed and dangerous.
None of the officers were hurt or returned fire at the suspects.
No injuries reported.
Learn more about KENS 5:
Since going on the air in 1950, KENS 5 has strived to be the best, most trusted news and entertainment source for generations of San Antonians.
KENS 5 has brought numerous firsts to South Texas television, including being the first local station with a helicopter, the first with its own Doppler radar and the first to air a local morning news program.
Over the years, KENS 5 has worked to transform local news. Our cameras have been the lens bringing history into local viewers' homes. We're proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today.
Today, KENS 5 continues to set the standard in local broadcasting and is recognized by its peers for excellence and innovation. The KENS 5 News team focuses on stories that really matter to our community.
You can find KENS 5 in more places than ever before, including KENS5.com, the KENS 5 app, the KENS 5 YouTube channel, KENS 5's Roku and Fire TV apps, and across social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more!
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SCRANTON, Pa. — One of two Scrantonians killed in Afghanistan was recognized for his service Monday night at his alma mater.
Marine Lance Corporal Larry Johnson graduated from Scranton High School and was 19 years old when he was killed in Afghanistan in 2010.
His mother, Johanna Johnson, and stepfather Jeff Whitney were presented with an award for his service at the high school Monday night.
There is a memorial inside Scranton High School for students to be reminded of Corporal Johnson's service and sacrifice.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/fallen-marine-honored-in-scranton-lance-corporal-larry-johnson-high-school-jeff-whitney-johanna/523-a49c42ab-ae68-4e0a-a84a-4aaf24c39f2a | 2023-06-06T03:43:33 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/fallen-marine-honored-in-scranton-lance-corporal-larry-johnson-high-school-jeff-whitney-johanna/523-a49c42ab-ae68-4e0a-a84a-4aaf24c39f2a |
HAZLETON, Pa. — A teenager was shot in Hazleton, and police are still looking for the person who fired the gun.
Officers responded to the 700 block of Locust Street Thursday night.
The juvenile victim had already been taken to the hospital.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Hazleton Police Detective Division at (570) 459-4942.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/police-in-hazleton-search-for-shooting-suspect-detective-division-locust-street-gunfire/523-18f8466b-688b-4d28-8293-5aee33f20ca6 | 2023-06-06T03:43:39 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/police-in-hazleton-search-for-shooting-suspect-detective-division-locust-street-gunfire/523-18f8466b-688b-4d28-8293-5aee33f20ca6 |
A child died after colliding with a car Monday in Jerome, police say.
Just before 2 p.m., a 72-year-old Jerome woman was driving a 2019 Jeep Cherokee south North Fillmore Street near Sixth Avenue East when the child ran into the roadway and collided with her car, the Idaho State Police said in a statement.
The child was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries, police said.
The driver of the Jeep was wearing a seatbelt. The road was blocked for nearly four hours, the ISP statement says.
The crash is under investigation by the ISP.
Mychel Matthews is the managing editor at the Times-News. Contact Matthews at mmatthews@magicvalley.com or 208-735-3233. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/child-dies-after-colliding-with-car-in-jerome/article_12ad9bae-0407-11ee-9a8a-b33a943d1586.html | 2023-06-06T03:49:39 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/child-dies-after-colliding-with-car-in-jerome/article_12ad9bae-0407-11ee-9a8a-b33a943d1586.html |
THONOTOSASSA, Fla. — Two people are dead and a 7-year-old child is hurt after all were involved in a crash Monday evening in Tampa, authorities say.
The collision occurred on Morris Bridge Road near Cross Creek Boulevard and drivers are urged to avoid the area as the roadway will be closed, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office told 10 Tampa Bay.
Deputies say they arrived at the scene after receiving a report of a serious crash.
Two adults were killed and the child was reportedly transported to a hospital after they were hurt in the crash. Another person was also hurt in the crash and are facing non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities say crews are expected to be at the scene for a while and the investigation of the crash remains ongoing. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/2-people-killed-child-hurt-tampa-crash/67-4b644ca9-df3a-466b-8cef-7b5d8413dd06 | 2023-06-06T03:50:25 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/2-people-killed-child-hurt-tampa-crash/67-4b644ca9-df3a-466b-8cef-7b5d8413dd06 |
TAMPA, Fla. — Dozens in Harbour Island are coming together and starting their own tenant's association after broken elevators leave them with issues.
People living at 500 Harbour Island said they have safety concerns with two out of three elevators broken.
"The elevators have been down for about 11 weeks," a resident at 500 Harbour Island, Steven Gildin, said.
Gildin lives on the 19th floor and there are 21 floors in the building.
"We have hundreds and hundreds of residents trying to work with one elevator," Gildin explained.
He says throughout the week, people spend hours just waiting on one elevator because, for many people, there are too many stairs to climb.
"It’s a terrible safety risk, not to mention, the inconvenience of it all," Gildin said.
Gilden is a part of the newly formed tenant’s association at 500 Harbour Island. He said about 100 people are on their mailing list. Dozens came out to their meeting Monday night.
Residents said the owners of the building and the management provided no clarity as to when both elevators will be fixed.
10 Tampa Bay called and emailed the management company, ZRS. On its website, it lists 500 Harbour Island as one of its properties. We are still waiting to hear back from them after contacting them Monday afternoon.
As for the owners, residents said it is Northwestern Mutual. 10 Tampa Bay called and emailed the company Monday afternoon and we are waiting to hear their response.
"We’ve been told time again that it’s going to be fixed, they don’t have the parts, they’re servicing it, it’s just one excuse after the other," Gildin explained.
One resident sent us multiple emails they received from 500 Harbour Island with many of them apologizing for the inconvenience.
Monday night, dozens organized outside their homes as a part of the tenants union.
"The tenants came together and we rallied as a tenant’s association and now we’re fighting back," Gildin said.
One woman at the meeting Monday night said last year she was trapped in what’s now the only operational elevator. People worried that one will break too and they won't have any operational elevators.
"This is not safe. We have elderly folks and upper floors who can’t get down," Jennifer Powers, who lives at 500 Harbour Island, said.
Residents want an independent inspection of the elevator to ensure its safety and it's operating correctly.
Powers has been asking when the elevators will be fixed and said the owners told her they’re waiting on a part. She said they gave no timeline. She explained residents are considering legal action.
"As a real estate attorney, I understand that tenants have a lot of rights under the tenant-landlord statute," Powers explained.
Powers explained one legal option is a breach of contract, but understands going up against landlords isn’t easy.
"When it comes to withholding rent, I do think the laws are landlords-favored."
She says the owners and management are breaking the rules.
"They are in violation of local and state building codes. It’s creating a fire hazard."
As a mother with a young child, she worries about safety. She isn't alone as dozens expressed their concerns and joined the tenants association.
"We had to take a stand because this puts lives in jeopardy," Gildin said.
Gildin said for anyone else dealing with tenant issues should form a tenant’s association.
"Come together. Assert your rights. There’s strength in numbers. Fight back and stand up for what is right," Gildin said.
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MaryAnn Davis, 78, of Filer died Saturday, June 3, 2023, at home. Arrangements are under the care of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Darin Ills, 57, of Twin Falls died Saturday, June 3, 2023, at a local care facility. Arrangements are under the care of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Levi Dry, 42, of Twin Falls died Saturday, June 3, 2023, at home. Arrangements are under the care of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Carole Lee Stennett, 87, of Buhl died Saturday, June 3, 2023, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Ronald Dee Urie, 66, of Twin Falls, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Dixie Marie Adams, 83, of Jerome died Sunday, June 4, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory, Jerome.
James Schmidt, 61, of Twin Falls died Saturday, June 3, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory, Jerome.
David “Woody” B. Warnock, 74, of Twin Falls died Saturday, June 3, 2023, at a Twin Falls hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/article_e1cddece-03cd-11ee-89ea-478a849e1e62.html | 2023-06-06T03:51:19 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/article_e1cddece-03cd-11ee-89ea-478a849e1e62.html |
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY — The Anne Arundel County Council voted to ban plastic bags Monday evening.
The Bring Your Own Bag Plastic Reduction Act will prohibit certain stores from providing plastic bags in the county.
The ban does not include restaurants.
A similar ban has been approved for Baltimore County.
The ban will begin on January 1. Stores will be able to provide paper and reusable bags to customers for free until February 1, but will have to charge $ 0.10 per bag after that. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/anne-arundel-county-officials-vote-to-ban-plastic-bags | 2023-06-06T03:51:47 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/anne-arundel-county-officials-vote-to-ban-plastic-bags |
Not many species have their own anthem in pop culture, but capybara footage set to the lyric “I pull up, hop out at the after party” from Don Toliver’s song After Party appears everywhere lately. As cool as this is, it’s just one small thing that makes capybaras so noteworthy.
Capybaras are closely related to the guinea pig, but as the world’s largest rodent, they are massive in comparison to the common pets that are their cousins. They stand half a meter tall, are well over a meter in length and match the weight of many humans — it’s not unusual for them to tip the scales at 70 kilograms or more.
Like other rodents, their front teeth grow constantly. They have thick brown fur, large heads, back legs that are longer than their front legs, and partially webbed feet. Their blunt snouts along with their small ears make their head boxy in appearance. Their overall shape is much like a barrel, especially as they have almost no tail and short legs.
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These gregarious animals are often seen in the savannahs and forests of South America in groups of 10 to 20 individuals, though some groups are as large as 100 animals. Not only do they associate with other members of their own species, but are frequently seen in contact with other species. It’s common to find another capybara, a monkey, a bird, or a turtle resting on their backs — seated, perched or lying down — giving them the nickname “nature’s ottoman.” In some cases, the other animal is eating insects or other pests from the capybara’s fur, but transportation and social connection also account for this behavior. In captivity, the animals seen on the backs of capybaras include dogs, cats, rabbits, and goats.
Capybaras are excellent swimmers and are frequently near water. They can even sleep while in the water, snoozing at the edge to stay cool with only their heads above the surface. Their name comes from the term “grass eater” in the Tupi language. However, in addition to grasses — including corn and sugarcane — they eat aquatic plants, fruits, tubers, and tree bark.
Though they are vegetarian, they are eaten by many animals who are not, such as jaguars, caimans, anacondas, pumas, and eagles. Agile in and out of the water, they use their ability to stay underwater for up to 5 minutes to escape aquatic dangers, and can run up to 35 kilometers per hour to escape terrestrial ones.
They have a huge vocal repertoire, making noises that sound like chirps, cackles, whistles, barks, grunts, squeals, and purrs. Their acoustic communication has many functions, including locating one another, courtship, threats, and alarm calls. There are significant variations in the vocalizations made by different social groups.
There are two species which were previously considered subspecies, and some people still classify them that way. Both the capybara (also known as the greater capybara) and the lesser capybara, which is smaller but can weigh nearly 30 kilograms, can reasonably be considered rodents of unusual size.
Karen B. London, Ph.D. is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and an author of seven books about animals, including her most recent: Cows, Ants, Termites, and Me: Revealing the World of Animals One Newspaper Column at a Time, which is a collection of 145 London Zoo columns. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/london-zoo-capybaras-are-unusual-rodents/article_846892e6-03ec-11ee-9c52-13a6ca4abc25.html | 2023-06-06T03:55:39 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/london-zoo-capybaras-are-unusual-rodents/article_846892e6-03ec-11ee-9c52-13a6ca4abc25.html |
MAYER, Ariz. — The historic mining town of Mayer no longer produces copper. But the owners of riding stables in Mayer are working to preserve another precious resource: patriotism.
“Keeping the flag requires constant attention,” said Wes Holmes.
Wes and Phyllis Holmes of Foothills Ranch riding stables installed the massive American flag at the front of their property about five years ago. The flag has become a landmark and a point of pride for locals.
“It was like a ‘wow’ moment,” said Joanne Loos, describing the first time she saw the massive flag along the highway. “It never gets old.”
“Every morning I can see it from my house”
The Holmes couple has inherited several semi-used flags from the owner of a Prescott area car dealership. High winds cause the end of the flag to fray and tear over time. Phyllis, a seamstress, repairs the flags. Every couple of months they must take down the flag to repair it further. After a flag has worn away too much the couple stores it away.
The giant, towering flag provides a splash of red, white and blue in the rural landscape.
“Every morning I can see it from my house from across the road. It means we’re still free,” said Dan Seel, a Vietnam veteran.
Flag ceremony scheduled for June 10
The couple is hosting the first annual flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, June 10 in conjunction with the American Legion, Post 6. They will retire several flags that have flown along the highway.
Members of the public are also invited to bring flags that are faded or damaged to be retired. The event will include a color guard, bagpipe music, and animals for kids.
The public can begin arriving at 10 a.m. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m.
“Because of all the turmoil going on right now. This makes it even more important,” Wes said.
The event is a precursor to Flag Day, which is on Wednesday, June 14.
Retiring the flag involves placing it in a fire, saluting it, saying the Pledge of Allegiance and holding a moment of silence. The ashes are then buried.
Wes and Phyllis hope the ceremony reminds citizens, especially young people, of the importance of the flag’s purpose.
“That flag represents everyone from Christianity to Atheists, to progressives, to Republicans. They all died in our wars,” Wes said.
“That flag is like a wedding ring”
A recent survey by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics found "a dangerous level of estrangement many Americans feel from each other.” It noted that “tolerance for others, deemed very important by 80% of Americans as recently as four years ago, has fallen to 58%.”
“That flag is like a wedding ring. It keeps us married,” said Wes Holmes, describing what the flag means to him. “It represents our relationship with each other as a nation.”
“This is not a Democrat or Republican thing. The flag is for everyone,” Phyllis Holmes said, while sewing a flag the couple repaired last week.
Travelers along Highway 69 frequently honk their horns and stop to take photos of the flag. Residents have contacted Wes and Phyllis, offering to donate money to keep the flag flying.
“It was very surprising to me to know how much it means to so many,” Phyllis Holmes said.
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Phoenix hits 107 Monday, hottest day of 2023 so far
It's getting to be that time of the year as Phoenix saw its highest recorded temperature for 2023 at 107 degrees on Monday.
According to the National Weather Service Phoenix office, Monday's high was around five degrees hotter than usual, as a typical June 5 in Arizona is around 102.
The heat is relatively in line with the 2022 numbers, as last year Arizona hit 107 for the first time on June 7.
But on average, overall, it's a little late.
"May 31 is the average first day that we hit 107 during the year," Mark O'Malley, a Phoenix weather service meteorologist, told the Arizona Republic.
Luckily, Tuesday is forecasted to hover below the triple-digit mark with mostly sunny skies.
"Looking for cooler temperatures tomorrow, highs in the Phoenix-metro will be in the upper-90s," O'Malley said. "It'll be a little breezy out of the west, nothing that unusual for this time of year but a little bit of a southwest breeze tomorrow afternoon."
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AUSTIN, Texas — The story of Austin American-Stateman and how it started is as interesting and colorful as the city where it all began. The predecessor of the Statesman was founded as a three-times-a-week publication called the Democratic Statesman in 1871. The paper was originally allied with the Texas Democratic party during Reconstruction following the Civil War. In 1873, it became a daily newspaper.
A rival paper, the morning Austin American, began in 1914. Five years later, Waco-based newspapermen Charles E. Marsh and E.S. Fentress bought the American in 1919 and the Evening Statesman in 1924. The morning and evening editions of the papers were published separately during the week, except on Sundays when they were combined into one morning edition.
Cox Enterprises bought the Statesman in 1976. In 2008, Cox put the Statesman up for sale. But a year later, the company pulled the paper off the market, saying it had not received any suitable offers.
In 2018, the sale of the Statesman to Gatehouse Media from Cox Media Group was announced. In August 2019, New Media Investment Group, the parent entity of Gatehouse Media, bought the Gannett newspaper chain, now the paper’s official owner.
The digital revolution has hurt the traditional newspaper business across the country. According to Axios, in 2010, daily print circulation for the Statesman was 136,980. By 2022, it was down to 26,455. Gannett reports that digital subscriptions have grown across the newspapers that it owns.
Newspapers – like magazines and TV – all face challenges these days because of online competition for ad dollars and eyeballs. But newspapers have been hit especially hard, as the Statesman and newspapers across the country struggle to find their place in the media landscape of 2023. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-american-statesman-history/269-20c909e9-e6e8-4ae4-9e12-58e13ad9f6db | 2023-06-06T04:04:53 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-american-statesman-history/269-20c909e9-e6e8-4ae4-9e12-58e13ad9f6db |
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PORTLAND, Maine — City leaders in Portland are trying to figure out how to house hundreds of people because the Portland Expo will no longer be accepting additional residents.
The expo is serving as a temporary shelter for asylum seekers and has been since April, but at a city council meeting Monday night, leaders said the shelter will close on Aug. 16.
At the meeting, Portland Health and Human Services Director Kristen Dow said closing the expo in mid-August will give the city time to restore the building, as it’s not meant to be a 24/7 shelter.
Dow said the nine-week window will also allow the city time to find where these 300 people will go next.
A site on Blueberry Road had been planned to become a 280-bed shelter this summer, but the parties involved in that project are deciding not to move forward.
Director Dow wouldn’t give specific names of locations but said there are other potential housing options out there.
"We are hopeful with some housing projects that we know are coming online, as well as with some other shelter availability that might be coming available... that we can work towards getting these individuals all out and in a safe place," Dow told NEWS CENTER Maine. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-immigration/future-of-300-portland-expo-residents-discussed-at-city-council-meeting-maine-immigration-politics-asylum-seekers/97-23fd57ac-0035-4d5b-9e14-67ef9cbdf4c8 | 2023-06-06T04:12:07 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-immigration/future-of-300-portland-expo-residents-discussed-at-city-council-meeting-maine-immigration-politics-asylum-seekers/97-23fd57ac-0035-4d5b-9e14-67ef9cbdf4c8 |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Despite a state law that prohibits some public drag performances, Johnson City’s Pride Community Center is continuing with plans to feature drag at it’s Pride Month event.
“I am not worried,” Pride Center Co-Founder and President John Baker told News Channel 11. “I look forward to a fabulous, love-filled festival like we did last year.”
He said Pride Community Center never changed its plan to host the Gypsy Queens, a drag group, as emcees during their June 24 event.
“We planned to go ahead and go forward and hoping that cooler heads would prevail and would see that this was unconstitutional, and the law would be overturned,” Baker said.
Friday, a federal judge in Memphis ruled the law unconstitutional, arguing that it violates the First Amendment. However, the ruling only applies in Shelby County.
“I’m glad to see that a judge has agreed that this was immediately a First Amendment infringement for our community, especially targeting our community,” Baker said.
The group’s Rainbow Festival will feature vendors and musical performers at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion in downtown Johnson City. The event is ticketed at the cost of $1, but children are welcome, said Baker.
“There were kids there last year, and they loved the drag shows,” said Baker. “We’re responsible adults and we know the difference between a burlesque performance and just a drag performance to entertain.”
WJHL reached out to local lawmakers for their reaction to the ruling. One lawmaker responded but was not available for an interview. The rest did not respond. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-pride-event-still-to-feature-drag-queens/ | 2023-06-06T04:18:44 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-pride-event-still-to-feature-drag-queens/ |
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Sullivan County Director of Schools Evelyn Rafalowski bid farewell during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting.
Rafalowski is retiring from the position and will be replaced by Charles Carter on July 1.
“I have had the honor of serving in this capacity now for six years and certainly have been blessed beyond any measure, beyond anything I could have ever imagined,” Rafalowski told News Channel 11.
Rafalowski served as director of schools from 2015 until she retired in 2019. In 2021, she returned to the role after former superintendent David Cox retired.
When asked what she will miss the most, Rafalowski said “Everything to do with the kids.” However, she said she will not miss snow days or going on “snow patrol.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/rafalowski-oversees-final-boe-meeting-as-director-of-schools/ | 2023-06-06T04:18:50 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/rafalowski-oversees-final-boe-meeting-as-director-of-schools/ |
Three railroad crossing projects in Northwest Indiana will receive more than $21 million in federal financial support as part of the first round of the Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program.
The Governor's Parkway Railroad overpass in Hammond, the Buffington Harbor Gateway in Gary and the Kennedy Avenue overpass in Schererville will each receive grants from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency announced Monday.
"Every year, commuters, residents and first responders lose valuable time waiting at blocked railroad crossings — and worse, those crossings are too often the site of collisions that could be prevented,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in announcing more than $570 million for 63 projects in 32 states.
“As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, we’re improving rail crossings in communities across the country to save lives, time and resources for American families.”
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• Governor's Parkway, Hammond, $7 million: The project will eliminate two grade crossings where Parrish and Arizona avenues intersect with Norfolk Southern Railway's rail line and build a grade-separated road overpass and a new road alignment to be called Governor's Parkway. Hammond, the FRA said, "a city with 53 at-grade crossings, will benefit from safe routes where vehicles can avoid crossings blocked by trains in a four-mile area."
The city, state and Norfolk Southern will contribute 26% of the project cost. The project includes more than $2.6 million in money from the Federal Highway Administration.
• Buffington Harbor Gateway, Gary, $4.5 million: The project will support construction to eliminate eight at-grade rail crossings on a freight corridor that sees more than 134 train crossings a day and is part of the military’s Strategic Rail Corridor Network. Closing the Clark Road crossings, the FRA said, "will significantly enhance safety in the area, facilitate the smooth movement of freight goods and prevent supply chain disruptions."
The project will straighten an S-shaped curve at a road intersection and shift another roadway alignment north. The city and Indiana Department of Transportation will contribute a combined 49% of the project cost. Financing includes more than $9.6 million from the Federal Highway Administration.
• Kennedy Avenue railroad overpass, Schererville, $8.5 million: The project will fund final design and construction of a grade separation at a crossing that sees more than 32 trains a day. "The new structure is expected to improve existing capacity challenges," the FRA said. The Town of Schererville, Norfolk Southern and Canadian National Railway will contribute a combined 30% of the project cost.
Other projects in Indiana receiving funding include $76,000 to partially cover a feasibility study in Peru to study eliminating one or more of six at-grade crossings and construction of an underpass along Norfolk Southern right of way; and $1.1 million to partially fund the Wells County Hoosier Highway crossing elimination, an effort to close three at-grade rail crossings on Norfolk Southern’s rail line by re-aligning Hoosier Highway.
This inaugural round of money will address more than 400 at-grade crossings nationwide, according to the FRA. Over each of the next four years, additional RCE program funding will be made available annually. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/federal-grants-will-aid-rail-crossing-projects-in-hammond-gary-schererville/article_7a9aec88-03aa-11ee-b14e-6b44cb5f75d8.html | 2023-06-06T04:20:50 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/federal-grants-will-aid-rail-crossing-projects-in-hammond-gary-schererville/article_7a9aec88-03aa-11ee-b14e-6b44cb5f75d8.html |
The Lincoln City Council on Monday considered two redevelopment agreements in Air Park and north-central Lincoln that, combined, will use more than $10 million in tax-increment financing.
The bulk of that financing — $9.61 million — will go to a large housing development in northwest Lincoln on an 11-acre site across the street from Lincoln Northwest, the city’s newest high school.
REV Development is planning a 289-unit apartment complex at Northwest 48th and West Holdrege streets, a $46 million project called Woodside Village that will be built on the northeast corner with apartments spread out over four buildings.
The complex is the first project in a redevelopment plan for 815 acres along the Northwest 48th Street corridor in Air Park that the city designated as blighted in 2021.
A blight designation is intended to encourage development of substandard areas by making them eligible for tax-increment financing, which allows the developer to pay for some upfront costs using projected future property tax dollars that will be generated once the project is finished.
The developer plans to install solar panels on the building, which will be connected to some of the individual units, which could lower those apartment residents' utility bills. Up to $3.7 million in TIF can be used for the solar panels and up to $2.75 million for other energy enhancements.
Woodside Village will include 41 studio apartments, 169 one-bedroom apartments and 79 two-bedroom apartments, which also will have two bathrooms.
Thirty-eight of those apartments will be designated as affordable for people earning 60% of Lincoln’s median income.
The development will also include two garage buildings with private parking spaces, as well as 363 parking stalls. Planned amenities include a pool, dog park, fitness center and community center.
The second redevelopment agreement considered by the council Monday is for a 12-unit apartment building and three row house-style townhomes at 27th and Starr streets near East Campus.
The Clinton Neighborhood Organization opposes the project because of concerns the developer is marketing the three- and four-bedroom units to college students who won’t put down roots in the neighborhood. They also have concerns about parking.
On Monday, Ann Post, an attorney representing Marshall Development, said the company has done similar projects at 25th and Vine and 23rd and Y streets. Both were larger 18-unit apartments but the developer decided a smaller project was better for this site.
The city purchased the site in 2010 and demolished the commercial buildings in anticipation of it being redeveloped.
The $2.75 million project will use $446,658 in TIF and will include three affordable units. About $20,000 of that will help fix up a small park at 27th and Holdrege streets.
The council will vote on both redevelopment agreements at its June 12 meeting.
Margaret Reist is a recovering education reporter now writing about local and county government and the people who live in the city where she was born and raised.
Woodside Village, which would be built on the northeast corner of Northwest 48th and Holdrege streets, would have 289 apartment units spread out over four buildings. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/council-considers-redevelopment-agreements-on-two-apartment-complexes/article_5b9a707c-040b-11ee-9179-6bbf30a83d08.html | 2023-06-06T04:23:40 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/council-considers-redevelopment-agreements-on-two-apartment-complexes/article_5b9a707c-040b-11ee-9179-6bbf30a83d08.html |
SEATTLE — Since the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in 1970, the month of June has been designated as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Every year, the month marks an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community.
This Pride Month, KING 5 sat down with six members of the community in Seattle, who remind us they’re more than just a single part of an acronym.
How do you identify? It’s a simple enough question, but for those in the LGBTQ+ community, it can be a way to take ownership and pride in one’s gender and sexual identity. Pansexual, transgender, non-binary, bisexual, gay and lesbian are just a few of the many ways one might identify.
Ruth Utnage, who said she is transgender and identifies as pansexual, was one of the six people we spoke with in Seattle.
“I understood something had to change and I have always felt feminine and had been made fun of for it as a child,” Utnage said.
She made it clear she’s proud of her identity.
“I owned who I was and it was like two scales coming off my eyes,” she said. “I don’t know how to describe it, but it was a very liberating experience.”
However, it can be a challenging experience to navigate.
“I didn’t have anybody to look to to be like, OK, if I don’t think I’m trans and I know I’m not cis (cisgender), I don’t know where that is in the middle,” said Aary Gariss.
Realizing one’s identity isn’t something that happens overnight. For many, it’s something that happens over a lengthy period of time.
“I really came into my queerness slowly, if not in actions then in understanding,” Gariss said.
For some, it’s something they’ve known most of their lives.
“I knew that I was trans since I was a very young child,” said Jessica Alalawi, who identifies as a trans woman. Her husband, Nas Alalawi, identifies as a queer individual.
“In my teenage years, when I realized I had feelings for another man, I didn’t express it because of the way I was raised,” Nas Alalawi said. “You know, I felt it was wrong and sometimes I still do have a battle in me.”
As we celebrate Pride this June, it’s important to also acknowledge the lived experiences of those in the community. While parts of the U.S. offer a certain number of freedoms and safety when it concerns the LGBTQ+ community, the same can’t be said everywhere in the world.
“I was almost killed because of it,” said Nas Alalawi, who grew up in the Middle East.
As an immigrant and Southeast Asian of Chinese descent, that fear is something Victor Loo recognizes.
“Growing up in Singapore was very challenging because you cannot be gay at that time,” Loo said.
That’s not to say there aren’t challenges in the U.S. While Washington is generally considered a safer space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and more specifically Seattle, there is still a fear that lingers.
“People don’t try to pick on me. I’m not an easy target and I guess that’s part of my privilege, right?” said Marc Shelffo, who, in his own words, identifies as gay, but is a white male who presents as masculine.
Not everyone feels the same as Shelffo.
“When I look at other states and the more than 500 anti-trans bills in America right now, I'm glad that those bills aren't necessarily coming from my state. Does that make me feel safer in America? No. Does that make me safer in my home? A little bit, yes,” said Jessica Alalawi.
All we spoke with agree Seattle has been something of a haven.
“When I actually arrived in Seattle and started living here, I see people living out and proud. That's when I said, you know what, this is me and it’s OK to be who I am,” said Nas Alalawi.
Something else all agreed on was hopefulness. For Utnage, that means the next generation is being raised with an understanding that is different than previous generations.
“I see young people making so much progress. I see the work they’re doing,” Gariss said. “I see the way they are able to come into themselves at an earlier age.”
As a final message, several urged others to respond with love and conveyed something many within the LGBTQ+ community might agree with: We’re just like you.
“We are people,” Nas Alalawi said. “We are human. We love and we would like to be loved.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/lgbtq/lgbtq-identity-pride-month/281-8512c921-a1f5-4f7e-bfe9-de2b4c6d00d8 | 2023-06-06T04:23:46 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/lgbtq/lgbtq-identity-pride-month/281-8512c921-a1f5-4f7e-bfe9-de2b4c6d00d8 |
SEATTLE — A sophomore at Maritime High School in Des Moines is using his influence to help boost a grassroots movement to “help end wayward dog poo.”
Mac Callahan attends Maritime High School and wanted to make a difference with his ninth-grade student-led impact project. His focus is on preventing pollution in the Duwamish watershed, and he decided to amplify the efforts of a West Seattle project to reduce the amount of dog poop that ends up in our storm drains.
“This was most intriguing to me because it’s such an unknown problem,” said Callahan. “What people don’t realize is that it’s not just a nuisance to step on but dog poop left of the ground is actually a major contributor to the damage of our watershed.”
Lori Kothe knows all about the issue and actually wrote about it in a children’s book inspired by interactions with her daughter. “Oh Poo! A cautionary tale” is a lighthearted story about a boy who loves his dog but hates to pick up the poo. He learns that every poo has a story and it’s up to him to help break the cycle of pollution.
“Where we live, stormwater is a huge issue and when it rains that dog poop goes right into our storm drains and into our local waterbodies untreated,” said Kothe.
Polluted stormwater – the rainwater that runs off our streets – is the leading toxic threat to Puget Sound.
Kothe admitted she never expected to be the “dog poop” lady but a few real-life missteps and messy situations led to some research, and that’s when Kothe organized and launched PooGooder. The idea is based on local residents who sign up to host a PooGooder bin along the sidewalk so proper disposal options are more available. Dozens of bins are located in neighborhoods throughout West Seattle where the project launched.
“Don’t throw your bags in compost. Even if they’re in a compostable bag,” said Kothe.
Dog poop isn’t compostable. Seattle Public Utilities’ compost facilities can’t safely compost dog poo because it requires a higher heat process to kill pathogens. Dog poo actually contaminates the surroundings and is too acidic to serve as fertilizer so it should be disposed of in a tied bag that you toss in the trash. Landfills are designed to prevent harmful dog poo contaminants from leeching into the soil and water.
Kothe says PooGooder found some new momentum thanks to the efforts of Callahan who made a video to highlight the issue in a way that will speak to other students and anyone who isn’t aware about the dramatic impacts those doggy deposits can have on our watershed. Callahan wrote a script and produced an educational video that demonstrates how
dog poo left on the ground in West Seattle can pollute urban streams like Longfellow Creek that flow into the Duwamish River and Puget Sound.
“I found out that the pollution even affect coho salmon in our local creek and the fish lose the ability to swim when they come in to contact with the polluted water,” said Callahan.
He also used some basic math to demonstrate the sheer volume of potential pollution. Estimates have 50,000 pounds of pet waste accumulating each day in Seattle, which Callahan said is 18.25 million pounds of pet waste per year.
Safe and proper disposal every single time is an ambitious goal but the focus of passionate volunteers and a local student who says he’ll continue his work after the school year concludes.
You can learn more and join the cause on Father’s Day weekend as the “Watershed Woof” team will be on-site at the Morgan Junction Community festival on Sunday, June 18.
For more info and to take the Dog Poo quiz, you can visit Poogooder online. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/maritime-high-school-student-dog-poo-pollution-duwamish-watershed/281-4c04f83a-0c63-47ec-a538-da3963f4ff63 | 2023-06-06T04:23:52 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/maritime-high-school-student-dog-poo-pollution-duwamish-watershed/281-4c04f83a-0c63-47ec-a538-da3963f4ff63 |
SHORELINE, Wash. — As graduation season approaches at Shoreline's Shorecrest High School, Lori Carpenter-Butenschoen sees her son in each and every one of the young faces.
"I didn't get to plan a graduation, I got to plan a funeral," she said.
Lori's son Garrett died after taking what he thought was a Percocet. It was a counterfeit -- pure fentanyl. Garret was just 18 years old.
"The feeling never goes away," Lori said. "It's different and it just stays different."
Lori has now made it her life's work to spread the word about the deadly nature of fentanyl.
Her message is simple: one pill can kill.
"It's the kids who use one time," Lori said. "We need to not be afraid to have this conversation with our kids."
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, 60% of the pills sold on the streets contain a potentially fatal dose of the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
That's up from 40% just two years ago.
Just a dozen grains of the drug can be lethal.
Lori said her son was a typical teen who never thought anything bad would happen to him. Now, he is a statistic.
Lori is determined to keep any kids who will listen from becoming one, as well.
Lori spoke at a fentanyl awareness assembly at Shorecrest, Monday.
"I wouldn't want any of you to go through losing a sibling or a friend," Lori told the crowd. "I'm sure everybody knows someone connected to this epidemic. And if you don't, you do now."
Nearly 110,000 Americans died from overdoses last year, alone. Most deaths were from fentanyl.
It's an epidemic stealing young lives.
"I just challenge you guys to be part of this change," Lori urged the students.
As she looked out into the sea of faces, Lori spoke to them as if they were her own children. She understood her son should've been in the bleachers, excited for graduation, when he died 5 years ago.
But Lori said Garrett's death will not be in vain.
"I would rather have Garrett back, but I don't have that option. So, now I can be his voice." | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/mom-fentanyl-awareness-shoreline/281-f30109c6-73cf-4d54-9b4c-032b54ad33af | 2023-06-06T04:23:58 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/mom-fentanyl-awareness-shoreline/281-f30109c6-73cf-4d54-9b4c-032b54ad33af |
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Vancouver family is fighting to bring their 71-year-old mother back home after she had an unexpected medical emergency abroad. Diana James is now in a coma after suffering a subdural hematoma on the second day of her trip to Portugal.
Her family says it will cost them a quarter of a million dollars to get her medically transported back to Washington.
"We can just hope that she recovers as best as she can and we can get her home," said Megan Kunze, Diana’s daughter. "So within 24 hours of her getting here, she suffered that and didn't even get to enjoy really any of her vacation. And my brother and I flew out within 48 hours and we've been with her ever since."
Kunze says her mother had mentioned a headache when she got off the plane in Portugal but was determined not to waste a minute of her trip. But everything changed after she lost unconscious during an art class in the park and was rushed into emergency surgery.
"They performed a craniotomy on her, so they removed part of her skull to relieve the pressure inside of her brain and evacuated her hematoma," said Kunze.
Diana then went into a coma; no one knows how long that could last.
“On a coma scale, three being the worst and 15 being an equivalent of you and I having this conversation, she was at a four,” said Kunze. “So she was very comatose when we got here — she was not responsive. And I would say three to four days after we got here she started showing signs and started responding to us.”
Now they’re left with the bill to get her back home after not purchasing travel medical insurance — something they now regret.
“We have never traveled outside of the U.S. other than to Canada and we didn’t realize travel medical insurance was an option or that it would cover something like this,” said Kunze.
Marie Dodds, a spokesperson with AAA Oregon, says this is something they see often — medical emergencies abroad when traveling.
Dodds says health insurance plans typically provide coverage while traveling within the U.S. But often that's not the case, while traveling internationally.
“Travel medical insurance tends to catch people by surprise, because when you travel, you don’t expect to fall and break your arm need emergency medical help. But these types of things happen all the time,” said Dodds. “If you are traveling abroad the first thing you want to do is get in touch with your health insurance provider, explain to them where you're going, tell them what country you're visiting and ask whether you will be covered. If you are not covered it is a really good idea to invest in travel medical insurance.”
Kunze says her mother has started to open her eyes, but adds she still has months if not years left of recovery and they're hoping to do that all back home in Vancouver.
"I feel like she recognized who I was — which for my brother and I [it was a] very blessed moment that give us hope that she is going to be okay," she said.
As summer travel season heats up, Diana’s family hopes their experience can serve to educate others regarding the benefits of travel insurance, especially for those with chronic health issues.
The family is asking for the community's help to get their mother home. They have created a GoFundMe and a donation account at Columbia Credit Union under "Bring Diana James Home." | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/vancouver-woman-stuck-portugal-medical-emergency-washington/283-4259d906-0244-401f-866d-399d779ef329 | 2023-06-06T04:30:34 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/vancouver-woman-stuck-portugal-medical-emergency-washington/283-4259d906-0244-401f-866d-399d779ef329 |
Highland Park, GLWA strike deal trying to buy time for final settlement
Highland Park and the Great Lakes Water Authority have reached an interim agreement with the help of the administration of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that seeks to buy time to negotiate what the authority on Monday night called a “final, comprehensive solution” to up to $58 million in water and sewer debt owed by the Wayne County community.
Under the agreement announced Monday night, the city leaders of Highland Park have agreed to pay $1 million by Friday. In return, the Great Lakes Water Authority won’t seek further action for now in the 2014 litigation it won that found that Highland Park owes $24 million. The water authority also will back a pause in 2020 litigation that seeks tens of millions of dollars more in back payments.
GLWA Chief Executive Suzanne Coffey said in a statement that “I am pleased that we have been able to reach this interim agreement with the city of Highland Park."
Highland Park Mayor Glenda McDonald did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday night on the deal.
A court hearing before Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Edward Joseph is scheduled for Tuesday. Joseph ordered the two sides into mediation in April.
The tentative deal comes as state lawmakers have attempted to provide bailout money. The Senate Appropriations Committee last month approved a $35.4 billion budget for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that includes $20.3 million for Highland Park to use to repay the estimated $24 million with interest it owes the Great Lakes Water Authority for years of unpaid drinking water bills.
The agreement appears to hinge on the involvement of the Whitmer administration, which "intends to file a position statement with the court" that will explain "why the State is involved and intends to participate in efforts to resolve this matter and reach a final, comprehensive solution to all issues," according to the GLWA statement.
A Whitmer spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday night.
But Coffey said: "We appreciate the state of Michigan’s desire and intention to participate in the processmoving forward, as they are key to any long-term solution.”
The announcement came after the city and the water authority last week failed to meet a court-ordered deadline to set a payment plan for the $24 million that Highland Park owes to GLWA. The interim agreement is designed to give the parties until early December to try to resolve all of the issues.
"Moving forward, all parties involved will work in good faith toward a comprehensive solution," the authority said in a statement.
If Highland Park fails to make the $1 million payment by Friday, Highland Park's 8,900 residents are expected to face higher water and water bills. The litigation against the city would move forward, and the $24 million judgment would be required to be placed on the city's tax rolls, according to the GLWA.
Residents have expressed fear about seeing their water bill costs explode if they are forced to pay back the GLWA for the city’s prior failures to pay for the water debt.
The fear of rising water and sewer bills is a main topic at Shep’s Barber and Beauty Shop, where owner Dorothy "Dottie" Harris-Grigsby holds court.
"The immediate fear is that my water bill is going to go way up. That's what a lot of people are worried about," Harris-Grigsby told The Detroit News last month. "If that happens, I just can't … I really just can't pay any more. We may have to close."
But the GLWA's CEO expressed optimism Monday night that a comprehensive deal could be reached.
"I am confident the effort exhibited by all parties, which has allowed us to get to this interim step, will carry forward and move us toward a more comprehensive solution for our region," Coffey said.
Highland Park's estimated $24 million debt is two and a half times larger than the $9.6 million the city collects each year in property tax revenues.
City officials contend they cannot see a way to pay off the debt in a community with a per capita income of $19,401 and a 41% poverty rate.
The bill has sparked a political crisis in Highland Park, which is surrounded by Detroit. The city has sought a declaration of a financial emergency and an expedited bankruptcy from Whitmer, who has taken no action on the requests.
Democratic legislative leaders have responded by proposing a bailout that would be funded through the state's next budget.
“We’re trying to figure out the best approach to help that community out,” Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, told The News in May.
All options for Highland Park are being studied, said House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit.
“This is an issue we’re going to be taking very seriously," Tate told The News. "We have to look and see what all of the are scenarios right now.
GLWA officials contend the city has paid less than 1% of its water and sewer charges since 2012, and Highland Park's unpaid bill has meant additional fees for the more than 80 other communities in southeast Michigan the authority serves.
More than 90% of Highland Park residents and business owners pay their water and sewer bills, according to city officials. But the city's aging infrastructure, which includes some water mains made of wood, has numerous leaks that city leaders and regional officials want fixed.
The city also has plenty of absentee landowners of vacant properties, which may be in the hundreds, who tend not to pay their bills, officials said. City officials contend that GLWA has overcharged the city because the water authority relies on unmetered estimates of water use.
mhicks@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/05/highland-park-glwa-strike-deal-buying-time-for-final-settlement/70291601007/ | 2023-06-06T04:31:55 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/05/highland-park-glwa-strike-deal-buying-time-for-final-settlement/70291601007/ |
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — For months, there have been rumors circulating of a multi-million dollar development coming to North Little Rock.
Recently, we've even had questions from some of you asking if this project will still be moving forward.
Last fall, Altis Capital announced a plan to build what they called the "Diamond Valley Development" in North Little Rock.
It would feature several commercial properties, like a golf and culinary entertainment venue, a trampoline park, an arcade, a hotel and spa with a plunge balcony swimming pool, and a speakeasy-style restaurant and bar.
The grand total cost would be about $346 million and it would add more than 6,000 jobs.
Since we last reported, there has yet to be any action moving forward with the development.
North Little Rock's Planning Department confirmed that there are no licenses or permits under Altis Capital.
When we reached out to Altis Capital to see where they are in the process, we left a message with the company. Though we have yet to hear back.
North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick explained that he isn't heartbroken by this project's standstill.
"Think about it Dickey Stephens, Wyndham, a conference center, Simmons Arena, and another hotel," said Mayor Hartwick.
He has plans for other developments along the riverfront— and some of those are already in the works.
North Little Rock has been working with Makan Hospitality to build a luxury hotel where the Greyhound Bus Station used to stand.
The building plan will include a new 14-story hotel, condo, restaurant, and office building.
The mayor also wants to build a new conference center that would be able to host 1,000 people in the facility.
The North Little Rock city council has approved the sale of the Greyhound Bus Station lot. They have not voted on the approval of a conference center downtown yet. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/multi-million-dollar-development-north-little-rock/91-5a72a9d8-3d65-4b25-9f88-e5ad58c94553 | 2023-06-06T04:32:03 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/multi-million-dollar-development-north-little-rock/91-5a72a9d8-3d65-4b25-9f88-e5ad58c94553 |
MARGATE — Adults and teens are invited to audition Sunday or Monday for Fool Moon Theatre Company’s upcoming performance of the murder mystery “Clue.”
Auditions will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Margate Community Church, 8900 N. Ventnor Ave. The company is in need of six men and six women who enjoy comedic acting. Cold readings will be made available.
Callbacks will be held the weekend of June 18, if needed, and performances will take place Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 and Oct. 6 through 8. For more information, call or text 609-432-8356 or email foolmoontheatre@gmail.com. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/fool-moon-theatre-company-hosting-auditions-for-clue/article_36fb60ca-03b4-11ee-889f-7febfbfd8e44.html | 2023-06-06T04:50:53 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/fool-moon-theatre-company-hosting-auditions-for-clue/article_36fb60ca-03b4-11ee-889f-7febfbfd8e44.html |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — An early Monday morning house fire is under investigation and a homeowner is homeless after the fire destroyed the residence on Meadow Ridge Drive.
Spokesperson Holly Whigham says there was no-one at home and no injuries reported.
“We responded to the report of a structure fire on Meadow Ridge Drive, the first arriving units on scene found heavy fire from the roof of the home and shortly after that the house was fully engulfed. We are always trying to teach people about safety and so the most important thing we teach is the importance of smoke alarms,” said Whigham.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and is under investigation. Martin Haase says his heart goes out to his neighbor who lost his home.
“This is so sad and I am hoping he will come through this fine and he has insurance and there was no injuries or loss of life and that’s what really counts,” Hasse said.
Investigators say the victim will stay with relatives until he can rebuild a new house. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-tuscaloosa-house-fire/ | 2023-06-06T04:52:55 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-tuscaloosa-house-fire/ |
The Kenosha City Council voted Monday evening 10-7 to change the way the city issues fines for some minor marijuana violations.
The ordinance change that is set to go into effect this September reduces the fines for first-time offenders in possession of a small amount of marijuana in city limits, and a sister resolution also passed that substantially reduces the bond for those arrested.
Supporters worked on the ordinance for about nine months and it was spearheaded by Alds. David Mau and Anthony Kennedy with support from Alds. Rollin Pizzala, Kelly MacKay, Jan Michalski and Brandi Feree.
"I'm really proud of the alderpersons who showed courage to do the right thing tonight. I want to thank all the citizens for all their hard work and spreading the word. It's been a grueling 8 months, but it finally paid off. We know the people voted 'Yes' at an overwhelming rate, and it should have been as simple as that, but we needed that extra push. This is what democracy and liberty look like," Mau told the Kenosha News after the vote.
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Others in attendance expressed similar sentiments.
"I am extremely happy," said Kyle Flood, president of Kenosha Residents for Cannabis Reform. "To see this finally come to fruition is almost unbelievable."
Adults found to be in possession of 28 grams or less of marijuana will face a $1 citation plus the costs associated with prosecution. Those in possession of small amounts of marijuana currently face tickets in the hundreds of dollars.
However, those in possession of amounts of marijuana exceeding 25 grams will continue to be referred to the District Attorney’s Office for state criminal prosecution.
The City Council also voted for the resolution to reduce the corresponding bond for a first offense to $62.26. Currently, the municipal bond for marijuana possession is $313. The bond would remain the same for those found consuming up to or fewer than 25 grams of marijuana while in a vehicle, in possession of marijuana while on school property or are under the age of 18, according to the resolution.
Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton said he has some concerns about how the changes would effect deterrence and how impactful they would actually be in the long run.
Patton said he believes it could be more impactful and beneficial if there was a way to keep subsequent offenders in Municipal Court and out of Kenosha County Circuit Court so they are not on CCAP (Consolidated Court Automation Programs) with a criminal drug record for marijuana.
City officials and activists said they hoped to work with District Attorney Michael Graveley on the matter going forward.
Public support for change
In November 2022 city residents voted overwhelmingly — 72% to 28% — in a non-binding referendum in support of legalized, taxed and regulated marijuana.
Residents responded to the question “Should marijuana be legalized for adult use, taxed, and regulated like alcohol?”
More than half of states across the nation, including every state surrounding Wisconsin, have legalized some form of marijuana.
Kenosha County residents voted in favor of legalizing medical marijuana in an advisory referendum in 2018 with 56,000 votes, or 88% of the ballots cast.
According to a Gallup survey conducted in July 2021, 49% of Americans say they have used marijuana, up from 30% in 1985.
A Marquette University Law School poll conducted in February 2022, found 61% of Wisconsinites said that marijuana should be fully legalized and regulated like alcohol.
Monday's meeting lasted about three hours with many members of the public voicing support and opposition to the changes.
Marijuana remains illegal in Wisconsin as state lawmakers continue to wrestle with the issue. Marijuana is legal in surrounding states including Illinois.
The City of Kenosha, the third-or -fourth largest city in the state, now joins other major state municipalities in voting for such change.
This is a developing story. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-city-council-votes-to-substantially-reduce-fines-for-marijuana-possession/article_d710d6cc-0403-11ee-b33b-1b12a3d49e87.html | 2023-06-06T04:55:31 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-city-council-votes-to-substantially-reduce-fines-for-marijuana-possession/article_d710d6cc-0403-11ee-b33b-1b12a3d49e87.html |
WACO, Texas — The Waco Police Department is facing backlash on social media Monday night following their announcement on how they accidentally shot and killed a dog after responding to the wrong address.
According to a news release posted on Facebook, a resident called police on Saturday, June 3, at 3:17 p.m. and said her house was being burglarized and needed officers to "come now."
Dispatch noted how they also heard a male's voice in the background stating "I'm not trying to hurt you" before the call was disconnected.
Waco PD said dispatch entered "3204 N. 20th A St." into their address system, but then it reportedly autocorrected to "3204 N. 20th St.," which is the address officers responded to.
"When officers arrived at 3204 N. 20th, they saw the backdoor ajar which corroborated information received in the initial call," per the news release. "Officers announced their presence, and shortly thereafter multiple dogs came toward officers who retreated."
The news release states that one dog "acted more aggressively" and lunged at an officer twice. During the second time, that's when the officer shot the dog, identified as Finn, police said.
Officers later discovered that they responded to the wrong house, police said. Finn was then taken to the emergency vet by his owner, but he later died.
"A Waco PD Commander met the family at the clinic, offered his sympathy, and provided information regarding services provided as a result of the incident," Waco PD said.
Officers then addressed the original incident from the original call and said there were no injuries or arrests made.
"We are regretful of the outcome regarding our response that resulted in the death of Finn," Waco PD added. "We will work diligently to confirm the address entered into our Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system is accurate and precise. We are engaging the CAD system manufacturer to ensure that steps are taken to prevent any similar occurrence. Additionally, dispatchers will be directed to evaluate any address that occurs on any of the streets that have an adjacent 'A' street."
A GoFundMe fundraiser was created in response to this incident. The organizer, Tori Russell, said she is friends with Finn's owners and that they are trying to raise money for an attorney.
Stay with 6 News as this story develops.
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NORMAL — Residents will begin to see more roadwork throughout Normal as street resurfacing projects start up for the summer season.
The Normal Town Council on Monday approved an almost $2 million contract for road improvement projects with Rowe Construction as part of the 2023 street resurfacing program, which was previously approved by the council on March 6 in the 2023-24 budget.
Prior to the council meeting, there was a work session to look at changes to the ordinance governing special use permits for adult-use cannabis dispensaries.
The street repair program will repair street segments needing milling and resurfacing with a hot mix asphalt overlay along with other work, including concrete curb and gutter replacement. There also will be adjustments and replacement of various water and sewer structures as well as pavement patching.
Work is expected to begin this month on Market Street from Adelaide Street to Samantha Street, Samantha from Market to Kern Street, Carriage Hills Road from White Chapel Way to Beech Street, Beech from Raab Road to Basswood Lane, Payne Place, Park Drag Lane, and Cutter Court, according to council documents.
These segments are planned to be completed during the 2023 construction season.
Other road repairs will depend on completion of water and sewer upgrades and will be done by May 31, 2024.
Those segments will include Madison Street from Division Street to Apple Street, Apple from Madison to Main Street, South University Street from Division to Apple, West Virginia Avenue from Center Street to Main, Maplewood Drive from Stephens Drive to Belt Avenue, Maple Place from Stephens to Maplewood, Boone Court, the Belt Avenue bridge from Maplewood to Maple Place and Mark Lane.
The Rowe deal, paid for through the roadway fund, is the second of three separate contracts proposed for the program. The first, a $1.8 million East College Avenue resurfacing contract, was awarded by the council on May 15 to Rowe Construction.
The third of the three, the motor fuel tax resurfacing contract for unspecified work, has been made available for bids and will be available for the council to vote on at the next scheduled town council meeting on June 19.
Cannabis work session
The discussion on cannabis followed the town council's previous approval on May 2 of two new dispensaries, which received both support and criticism from residents and business owners.
Town Planner Mercy Davidson said the current ordinance requires an applicant to receive a special use permit, locate the proposed dispensary on property zoned for a B-1 business district and have a 200-foot separation from any land zoned form R-1 single family residential use and a 100-foot separation from schools, day cares and churches. The ordinance also excludes dispensaries in mobile home courts and on Illinois State University property.
The town also follows the current state regulation requiring a 1,500-foot separation between dispensaries with the exception of holders of social equity licenses, which are reserved for people from populations most adversely effected by previous law enforcement efforts targeting cannabis, Davison added.
Davison said the state has a statutory cap of 500 licenses it can issue and has already issued almost 300. Out of the 55 most recently issued, one dispensary is likely to come to the Bloomington-Normal region, which includes McLean and DeWitt counties.
Trustee Kathleen Lorenz said she would want to see the council set a cap on the number of dispensaries allowed to operate in the town, figure out a separation requirement between other dispensaries and residential areas and keep permits for dispensaries under the special use designation.
Lorenz also said she would like to see a moratorium placed on any new applicants until the council decides on any new changes to the ordinance and establish a future date at which the ordinance would have to be reviewed again.
"Lets maybe program it into our day-to-day business to come back and look at this and make sure it's still in line with where the state has evolved to that point," Lorenz said. "The reason why I say that and I feel like we kind of got bit is because when we did put in the current ordinance in late 2019, we didn't come back and change it concurrent with the changes that happened with the general assembly in 2022."
"We are faced with suddenly realizing that we could have as many as eight in our BLS when we wrote that ordinance thinking that it was a max three for the ... the state police district," Lorenz added.
State law allocates permits by regions as defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which for the Twin Cities also includes the rest of McLean County and DeWitt County.
Mayor Chris Koos said he favors most of Lorenz's suggestions but took exception to the predetermined sunset review because the council can decide to review or adjusting ordinances at any point.
The council may take action on some suggestions, including the implementation of a 1,500-foot separation between dispensaries, at its next meeting but the conversation on capping the number of dispensaries may continue, Koos said.
"I think there's a conversation on the cap," Koos said. "My feeling is, let the market figure that out ... there was some talk that there could be up to eight more. The market won't support that but that's not to say that I'm a 'no' on that; I think it's worth a conversation."
Harmon Arts Grants
Twenty-two theater, art, and music groups received grant awards totaling $50,000 from the town-funded 2023 Harmon Arts Grants program, created in 1993 in honor of former Mayor Paul Harmon's support for the arts.
The recipients include the following:
- Brass Band of Central Illinois $2,000
- Community Players Theatre $2,000
- Crossroads Area Student Theater $1,500
- Further Jazz, Inc. $3,000
- Heartland Productions Inc $2,200
- Illinois Art Station $2,750
- Illinois Chamber of Music Festival at IWU $1,700
- Illinois Symphony Orchestra $2,500
- Illinois Voices Theatre $2,200
- ISU — Concerts on the Quad $1,500
- ISU — Horticulture American Bison (sculpture) $3,000
- ISU — Symphony $3,500
- McLean County Arts Center $3,000
- McLean County Dance Association $900
- MIOpera $3,500 16 Normal West Bands $1,500
- Prairie Fire Theatre $3,250
- pt.fwd $2,000
- Share The Music $1,000
- Sound of Illinois, Bloomington Chapter $2,000
- Twin Cities School of Dance $2,500
- USA Ballet $2,500 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/normal-oks-almost-2-million-in-road-projects-reviews-cannabis-ordinance/article_65edbf4c-0407-11ee-9ef0-bbdc5ea168c0.html | 2023-06-06T05:03:25 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/normal-oks-almost-2-million-in-road-projects-reviews-cannabis-ordinance/article_65edbf4c-0407-11ee-9ef0-bbdc5ea168c0.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — Two teens are in custody after police say they assaulted a woman who was working in a downtown store.
The incident happened over the weekend at Rocket Fizz, a soda and candy shop at 55 Monument Circle.
On Monday, 13News spoke with owner Kim Nething, who said a group of teens came into the store and tried to shoplift. When they were asked to leave, they assaulted the store's assistant manager, she said.
Nething said she isn't worried about being downtown, but hopes parents and children have more conversations about conduct.
"If I felt any safety concerns, I simply wouldn't be here," she said. "My major issue is teaching kids right from wrong."
Nething told 13News her assistant manager is looking forward to coming back to work.
A police report obtained by 13News said a 16-year-old and a 13-year-old were arrested on preliminary charges of battery in the case. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/police-teens-held-in-assault-of-indianapolis-rocket-fizz-store-clerk/531-6f502b4f-74e8-48a6-94a2-99f3a42d8727 | 2023-06-06T05:10:00 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/police-teens-held-in-assault-of-indianapolis-rocket-fizz-store-clerk/531-6f502b4f-74e8-48a6-94a2-99f3a42d8727 |
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Alisha Hunter of Westfield is a proud advocate of LGBTQ+.
"It doesn't feel much like a celebration," said Hunter.
She's talking about Pride Month.
"It's a protest for people to be able to live the way that they are and the way that they're comfortable with and comfortable with other people," said Hunter.
Her concerns began after a social media post, reportedly by the City of Westfield, was deleted.
Katherine Sarah said she took a screenshot before the post was deleted and shared it on Facebook.
The post read, "We talk about the "Westfield Way" and how it sets us apart. We are committed to being a welcoming and safe community for ALL. Happy Pride Month, Westfield."
When both Sarah and Hunter realized the post had been taken down, they grew concerned.
"You have residents in this community that are families, taxpayers, our kids go to these schools and you're essentially saying your life doesn't have value, you're not wanted here. How horrible to have somebody say that about you," said Hunter.
13News stopped by the city office but were told Mayor Andy Cook's staff was in meetings all day. We also sent several emails and left voicemail messages for the mayor's office. Hours later, we were told the person we needed to speak with had a family emergency and left the office early.
It's left those like Hunter fighting to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+.
"I'm just that frustrated and sad for them that this is continuing to happen to them," said Hunter. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/westfield-neighbors-concerned-after-leaders-reportedly-delete-pride-month-post-hunter-sarah-advocate/531-c31a9457-4eb0-454f-acba-f32df83c3ada | 2023-06-06T05:10:06 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/westfield-neighbors-concerned-after-leaders-reportedly-delete-pride-month-post-hunter-sarah-advocate/531-c31a9457-4eb0-454f-acba-f32df83c3ada |
Continued economic growth for the US and Texas is in the forecast offered by The Perryman Group’s Perryman Economic Forecast for 2022-2027.
Drilling even into Texas, Ray Perryman, president and chief executive officer, told the Reporter-Telegram that Midland should outpace both the state and the nation over the next five years.
“We expect Midland to lead the state and the nation in overall output growth. The oil and gas sector generates substantial value-added, and we expect global demand to increase significantly. Job growth will also substantially exceed the state and national rates,” he said via email.
His company’s forecast for Midland is for 11,100 jobs to be added by 2027, representing an annual rate of increase over the 2022-27 period of 1.99%.
Perryman cautioned that the economic path for the US and Texas will likely be somewhat uneven.
“The nation is facing significant headwinds,” he wrote in presenting the forecast. “Although inflation is finally moderating, the inevitable fallout from the actions by the Federal Reserve is negatively affecting a variety of industries, from residential construction to banking. Geopolitical uncertainty is also running high. Even so, I think any downturn we may see will be relatively mild and manageable, with growth expected over the five-year horizon.”
For Texas, Perryman forecast 1.3 million net new jobs by 2027, representing a 1.83% expansion during that period.
The Texas economy is performing better than other aeras, generating jobs month after month, he noted.
“Texas recovered from the pandemic much faster than many states and continues to lead the way,” he wrote. “The state is not immune to the national situation, and our largest export sector – oil and gas – is highly sensitive to global demand. Nonetheless, the Texas economy is diverse and well positioned to deal with what comes, and I expect notable growth over the next five years.”
Nationally, Perryman is forecasting US real gross product – or output – to grow at a 2.81% annual pace, reaching a level of $23 trillion in 2027. More than 13.6 million net new jobs are forecast to be added, bringing total 2027 employment to 165.7 million. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/perryman-economic-forecast-midland-add-11-100-18132832.php | 2023-06-06T05:15:32 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/perryman-economic-forecast-midland-add-11-100-18132832.php |
NAMPA — Marianne Oxley has been donating blood for over 30 years.
But Monday was a day of firsts — she donated platelets for the first time, and was the first donor to give at the soft opening of a new dedicated American Red Cross facility in Nampa.
Oxley used to work at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, so it was very easy to stay on schedule with blood donations, she said, which can be made every 56 days. (Platelets can be donated every seven days, up to 24 times per year.) She was not certain how much blood she had donated in her lifetime, but was proud to be a long-time donor.
“It’s just a wonderful feeling to know that something I was blessed to have inside my body can help other people,” Oxley said.
The facility, located at 5280 E Franklin Road in Nampa, adds to the American Red Cross’s presence in the Treasure Valley and in Idaho; it already has a Boise facility.
The Nampa facility currently has eight beds, or places to donate at the facility, and will grow to 17, said Bryce Sitter, chief development officer for Idaho and Montana. That will make it one of the largest blood donation facilities in the nation by the volume of blood it collects, a statement provided to the press said.
The facility will collect whole blood, as well as platelets, Sitter said. Whole blood transfusions are helpful for car accident survivors and other trauma, while platelets are used in many cancer treatments, he said.
Red Cross officials have been aware of the need for a new facility for the past 5-7 years, said Nicole Sirak Irwin, American Red Cross CEO for the Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon region. The region was consistently meeting or exceeding its blood collection goals, and the region’s population has also increased significantly in that time, she said.
“There are really a lot of people here who want to donate,” Sirak Irwin said. “It was getting to be that some people were having to wait (to donate) a little bit longer than we would want.”
After evaluating the data, “it was very clear that there was a growth opportunity here,” Sirak Irwin said.
The American Red Cross will also be adding a donation facility in Twin Falls, she said. Magic Valley residents donate almost the same amount of blood as Treasure Valley residents, despite its smaller population, she said.
“I think there is something about the frontier nature of the people who live here — it’s about helping people you know,” Sirak Irwin said.
The Twin Falls facility will open in about a year, she said.
Summer is one of the slowest times for donating blood, Sirak Irwin said. Many blood drives in Idaho are hosted at churches and schools. With school out and people on vacation, donations take a hit. At the same time, it is one of the highest demand times due to the 100 deadliest days — the name for the period of time roughly between Memorial Day and Labor Day in which the region sees the most traffic fatalities. A car accident victim may need up to 100 units of blood, she said.
Donations also tend to dip around Thanksgiving and Christmas as well, she said.
“So if people are thinking, ‘what could I do?’, consider making those donations over the summer, and over the Christmas and Thanksgiving time, and that will help us keep our blood supply safe and constant.”
Donations are always considered for local needs before being shipped elsewhere, Sitter said.
Red Cross officials also recognize that the organization’s donor base is aging somewhat, and are making efforts to recruit new blood donors, Sirak Irwin said.
“We are really looking for the next generation of donors to come in and make that a tradition,” she said.
The Nampa facility is planning its grand opening for July 11 and is already accepting appointment sign-ups through its website and app. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/red-cross-opens-new-nampa-blood-donation-facility-to-meet-growing-demand/article_1ccc4ed8-03de-11ee-a1c0-4b13163e3d94.html | 2023-06-06T05:18:20 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/red-cross-opens-new-nampa-blood-donation-facility-to-meet-growing-demand/article_1ccc4ed8-03de-11ee-a1c0-4b13163e3d94.html |
The family of Christina Lee, the young Asian-American woman stalked and stabbed multiple times in her Chinatown apartment last year, is suing New York City and the NYPD over alleged failure to intervene the night of her killing.
The 35-year-old was murdered, police say, by a homeless man who allegedly stalked and then repeatedly stabbed Lee with a kitchen knife. Her family claims they have received little information from the police department.
Boshun Lee, the victim's aunt, says family learned the woman had been stabbed 40 times from the media, not from police. The attack on Lee has since become a rallying cause to highlight a rash of anti-Asian attack happing across the country.
The viciousness of her murder, in stark contrast to the tranquil setting in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, where Lee's memorial urn is now surrounded by the bouquets of flowers her family brings every week, along with their prayers.
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Lee's family say prayers won't bring them answers about the NYPD response that night—that’s why they’ve filed this lawsuit alleging negligence.
”We have not had access to the police report itself. But we are calling to account the police department in terms of its failure to protect Christina," Charles Yoon, the family's attorney, said.
Their lawsuit claims unnamed officers responded but did not enter Lee's apartment until an hour after 911 calls from neighbors who reported hearing screaming.
“Whereas the police had ample opportunity to intervene, they did not," Yoon said.
The complaint says, "The responding NYPD members denied and/or unreasonably delayed providing Ms. Lee with police assistance and emergency medical treatment causing her pain and suffering and contributing to her death."
Cops say Nash was found hiding in the victim's apartment—the alleged murder weapon also recovered.
"I was in shock. My mind is how much you suffer with the pain," Lee said.
Nash has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges. The Lee family's greatest wish for Christina, who they say cared deeply for those less fortunate, is that a homeless shelter be named in her honor.
"We got out, help them or serve them. We'll do something for them -- we really don't want any of the money," Lee's aunt said.
Spokespersons for NYC and the NYPD said they don't comment on pending litigation.
The next court date in the criminal case is scheduled for June 12. The Manhattan DA's Office said they are still waiting for the results of the psychiatric evaluation on Nash's fitness to proceed. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/christina-lee-family-sues-nyc-nypd-over-cops-alleged-inaction-during-chinatown-murder/4396482/ | 2023-06-06T05:24:00 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/christina-lee-family-sues-nyc-nypd-over-cops-alleged-inaction-during-chinatown-murder/4396482/ |
GRAVETTE, Ark. — A study shows that there is a long-term need to improve north and south travel between Gravette, Centerton, Highfill, and Tontitown.
Tuesday night's meeting was the beginning stage of a project that could address that issue.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) says that there are seven phases to the project:
- A high-level corridor need and feasibility study
- Identification and consideration of alternative corridor alignments
- Identification of individual potential construction projects
- Additional project-level studies of individual construction projects
- Initial project development
- Detailed environmental analysis per federal regulation
- Design and right-of-way acquisition.
"In the last six-eight months we've now heard from more people who live near Highway 59, Highway 72 due to concerns about all the traffic," says Public Information Officer Dave Parker.
The study shows that there is a long-term need to improve north and south travel between cities like Gravette, Centerton, Highfill, and Tontitown.
"Down the road, we've got to do something to alleviate the traffic here in the northwest part of the state, primarily Benton County," Parker explained.
As of now, there isn't a direct way to travel between those four cities, making it hard at times for residents to travel north and south.
"We just think it's necessary. We go to Centerton, we go to Bentonville and nearly every time we go we see new subdivisions," Residents Williams and Anita Stanton said.
The Stanton family went to the Ardot meetings to see if this would benefit their commute or not.
"We learned that they've relocated where the works are going to be, to actually close to where we live... We're concerned because when we leave our road turning left we can't get out for several minutes sometimes," Anita Stanton said.
The Stantons live in Hiwasse, and they say it's difficult to travel to amenities in larger cities like Fayetteville or Bentonville.
"We can jump on right here on I-49 and be in Joplin in 45 minutes, I can get on there and go to Fayetteville in 45 minutes, but it's way less stressful going to Joplin, and it shouldn't be," William Stanton recalled.
With the region growing every day, they are glad ARDOT officials are starting early on planning the roads to match the region's population.
"It's nice to see that they're trying to take some preventative action before it gets to be a bigger problem," said William.
Parker says there is no state funding attached to this project, and the new roadway will take years to plan and develop.
he new road would primarily be used by residents of the adjacent communities with little to no traffic according to Parker. The roadway would reportedly be built to an arterial standard (such as Highway 101 or 112) but he explains what's next in the process.
“We’ll take all the public input here; we’ll present that in addition to our findings to the highway commission in the next 30 - 40 days,” Parker said.
ARDOT will host more meetings Tuesday, June 5 in cave springs at Lakeview baptist church and Wednesday in Centerton at the Centerton community room-- both meetings are from 4 - 7 p.m.
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DRUMS, Pa. — Police are on the scene of a two-car crash in Luzerne County.
It happened shortly before 10 p.m. Monday night along Route 309 in Drums.
There is no word on the condition of those involved in the crash in Luzerne County.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Smoke was still rising from the trees along Route 33 near the southern border of Monroe County into the evening hours.
The wildfire sparked around 11 a.m., and crews from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources prepared to work into the night.
"Now, because it's been so dry, there's a lot of dead wood that burning, kind of burning down in the rocks, and that needs to be dug out, and we need to get water to it from other directions," said Stephen Wacker, Forest MAnager with the DCNR.
Wildfires are nothing new for Stephen Wacker, a Forest Manager for DCNR.
But to see them running wild in early June, he says, is a problem, "It's certainly a record-breaking season, we haven't seen this number of fires or this many large fires in quite a while."
Wacker says Northeastern Pennsylvania is about five inches behind on rainfall this year, creating the perfect scenario for fires to spread fast and leaving agencies like his playing catch-up.
"We are thinking about what if we have another fire today, what if we have another fire tomorrow, we have to pace ourselves and think about that. You can't commit all your resources to one spot. You have to be prepared for other things to pop up," explained Wacker.
With this Wildfire that started in Monroe County and moved to Wind Gap Mountain, Wacker says it could have been a lot worse if it was not for the many local fire departments that got here first.
"When you come up 33, and you see all those fire trucks and all those fire company people who were here really fast and get on it, that means that it makes our job a whole lot easier," said Wacker.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/fire-crews-battle-wildfire-in-monroe-northampton-counties-stephen-wacker-department-of-conservation-and-natural-resources/523-4c893bb5-1377-4bf5-bda5-fc2dc855c93d | 2023-06-06T05:28:17 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/fire-crews-battle-wildfire-in-monroe-northampton-counties-stephen-wacker-department-of-conservation-and-natural-resources/523-4c893bb5-1377-4bf5-bda5-fc2dc855c93d |
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — U.S. Marshals have arrested the man police say rammed into a squad car and then led them on a high-speed chase in Northumberland County.
Jarrett Castelonia was arrested Monday in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Investigators say Castelonia led Shamokin Police on a chase through the city last month, hitting several cars and causing at least four other crashes.
He faces multiple charges, including attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/northumberland-county/man-wanted-for-police-chase-in-northumberland-county-arrested-in-virginia-jarrett-castelonia/523-1ff445a8-6b97-400a-b395-7f4cf29dabef | 2023-06-06T05:28:23 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/northumberland-county/man-wanted-for-police-chase-in-northumberland-county-arrested-in-virginia-jarrett-castelonia/523-1ff445a8-6b97-400a-b395-7f4cf29dabef |
LAKELAND, Fla. — Neighbors in Lakeland are stuck with flooded homes and say a construction company and the city left them with nowhere to turn.
10 Tampa Bay was the first to report on issues at Magnolia Pointe Condos when they flooded on Friday for the second time in two weeks.
"It's unpleasant and uncomfortable. It's obviously discombobulated. I have some equipment on there and I'll be bringing a dehumidifier in here this evening," John Connors said.
Connors has lived in his condo since 2005 and says nothing like this has happened before. He says the change comes after new homes started being built a few feet above them.
"Our lives have changed here every single time it rains, we panic and we all look out our back door. We all look at each other and wonder if it's going to be a torrent again," Connors said.
After the flooding Friday, Connors says the construction company brought out another engineer to try and fix the drainage issues. Sandbags now line the barrier they created with neighbors' homes left uninhabitable.
"It's tough when you've worked so hard to have all of your stuff, and then someone comes to do this construction and not take the proper precautions," Zelma Meza Flores said after her entire home was full of water.
She's one of many in these condos that blame Rodda Construction and the city of Lakeland for not making sure they would be taken care of while construction was done.
"They already damaged five homes. How many more times are they going to do that before it becomes cost-inefficient for them?" Connors said.
The condo owners tell us management and their lawyer met with Rodda Construction and the city Monday. We reached out to both and haven't heard back yet. For now, neighbors are trying to find places to stay and get their homes back to normal. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/lakeland-condo-rain-sand-flood-homes/67-9d0cf111-819f-4f85-85c2-e9a03665a538 | 2023-06-06T05:34:55 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/lakeland-condo-rain-sand-flood-homes/67-9d0cf111-819f-4f85-85c2-e9a03665a538 |
CHANDLER, Arizona — Police said speed and impairment may have caused a car to crash into a Chandler home Monday night.
Chandler police were called to the home near Riggs and Gilbert roads around 8:30 p.m.
Sky12 video showed damage to a brick wall outside the house and heavy damage to the car's front end.
Police said the adult male driver was transported to the hospital in serious condition.
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SURPRISE, Ariz. — Bradlee Russell had spent nearly three years trying to get his life back on track.
The 27-year-old struggled with drug addiction, going in and out of rehab homes throughout the Valley.
“Bradlee was a good kid with a big heart,” Tracy Bilyeu, Russell's mother, said.
Despite her son's dark path, Bilyeu said she never stopped loving him. The two were in constant contact even when Russell was in the sober living homes.
However, when Russell was placed in another group home in Surprise, Bilyeu claimed he did not get the care he needed.
“There was nobody there supervising any of them,” Bilyeu said. “There was drug paraphernalia all over the place.”
At this time, Bilyeu said Russell contacted a drug dealer who would bring him drugs while living at the group home.
“It’s just a horrible situation,” she said.
This sober living home is far from the only one facing accusations.
In May, state lawmakers suspended more than 100 providers, cutting off their payments from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System after Attorney General Kris Mayes announced it's estimated that hundreds of millions of dollars were defrauded by these group homes.
"Some of these scammers didn't even bill AHCCCS for people they were in contact with. They simply purchased lists of names and dates of birth of people and used those to bill AHCCCS," Mayes said during a press conference.
This has been going on for years. With some rehab homes targeting vulnerable Native Americans off the street. Bringing them hours away from their homes where instead of getting the treatment they need, they are given alcohol and drugs.
While the Arizona governor and other officials have focused on this aspect, Bilyeu wants it known that it's not just one group being preyed upon.
"It's everybody. They are taking advantage of everybody right now," Bilyeu said.
As for her son, Russell passed away in March from a drug overdose, according to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office.
"My son wasn't a perfect child, but he was my son and he deserved better than that," she said.
Calling on more oversight from the state to prevent this from happening to other families.
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GARNER, Iowa – The police chief in Britt is suing the city and Mayor Ryan Arndorfer for sexual harassment.
Police Chief Mark Anderson says he was subjected to inappropriate sexual comments and graphic sexual messages from Mayor Arndorfer and then-City Councilman Chad Luecht from late 2017 to early 2020. Anderson says that’s when he complained to then-City Administrator Deb Sawyer.
The lawsuit claims Sawyer talked to Arndorfer and Luecht and that Luecht stopped sending Anderson sexual messages but Arndorfer did not. Anderson further alleges the resources of the Britt Police Department were threatened to get him to play along with the sexual harassment and in July 2021, Anderson received only a 1.5% raise while other members of his department received 6% raises.
Anderson’s lawsuit claims his civil rights were violated by this behavior and demands a jury trial. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/britt-police-chief-claims-he-was-sexually-harassed-by-citys-mayor-and-a-council-person/article_044d2478-0405-11ee-bf06-1755d564ecde.html | 2023-06-06T05:40:04 | 0 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/britt-police-chief-claims-he-was-sexually-harassed-by-citys-mayor-and-a-council-person/article_044d2478-0405-11ee-bf06-1755d564ecde.html |
KIMT NEWS 3– Dairy farms are facing some financial losses as a number of factors are contributing to truckloads of milk being dumped.
Mitch Thompson, owner of the Thompson Family Dairy in Lewiston says loads of milk are going into manure lagoons and fields due to a lack of labor in processing plants, store prices, and fewer people purchasing milk products.
Some farmers have even had to go as far as selling their cows in order to cut operating costs.
"You work day in and day out– sun up to sun down and everything before and after to care for all these animals and do the best job you can and try to feed this world.” Thompson said. “And then, there's issues like that and we can do nothing because the shelf life of milk."
He says ultimately it means only a fraction of the anticipated profit is made and reduced paychecks for employees.
“I think we're at the point where people need to know that this isn't good out here.” Thompson said. “This is really bad. There's a lot of money at stake. I mean, the money that we spend with all our businesses. With less income, we're in trouble."
According to the Dairy Farmers of America, expanding employment in operating plants and finding places to house the milk such as shelters and stores, can help dairy farms significantly. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/dairy-farms-in-danger-milk-being-dumped/article_e34fef0c-0419-11ee-8d96-2b56e30a7a9d.html | 2023-06-06T05:40:10 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/dairy-farms-in-danger-milk-being-dumped/article_e34fef0c-0419-11ee-8d96-2b56e30a7a9d.html |
ROCHESTER, Minn.-- U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) Minnesota says firefighters and their families deserve to be supported as they risk their lives while in the line of duty.
She made a stop at the Rochester Fire Department’s Station 1 Monday afternoon to discuss the recently introduced 'Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act'.
The bill would support families of firefighters and other first responders who have died due to exposure from cancerous toxins while on the job.
It would also provide disability benefits to those who have become permanently disabled due to the exposures.
Sen. Klobuchar helped introduced the bipartisan bill in honor of Michael Paidar, fire captain of the Maple Grove Fire Department in Saint Paul who passed away from an aggressive form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2020.
Klobuchar says she's been working on a firefighter cancer registry in order to highlight the need for the bill to be passed.
“We're just going to make it easier for them and their families to get the help they need when they're taking on a job that clearly shows a higher incidence of cancer." she says. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/sen-klobuchar-talks-firefighter-cancer/article_7310169c-041c-11ee-be4e-13fe4bea65e4.html | 2023-06-06T05:40:16 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/sen-klobuchar-talks-firefighter-cancer/article_7310169c-041c-11ee-be4e-13fe4bea65e4.html |
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Fort Wayne Community Schools will host a career fair from 3 to 7 p.m. today at North Side High School, 475 E. State Blvd., a news release said.
The district has immediate openings for positions including teachers, lifeguards, bus drivers and staff in transportation, food services, maintenance and technology. FWCS partner Sodexo will also be at the career fair offering open custodial positions.
Attendees can talk with representatives from different FWCS schools and departments about employment opportunities. Information will also be available about teacher licensing programs and pathways to becoming a teacher.
Go to www.fwcsjobs.org to see the district’s employment opportunities.
Free meals for kids begins
Fort Wayne Community Schools on Monday launched its free summer meal program at various sites, including Allen County Public Library locations, the district said in a news release.
Eligible recipients are ages 18 and younger and adults enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled.
The program was created to serve nutritious meals to children when school breakfast and lunch programs are not available. The Summer Food Service Program for Children reimburses organizations that prepare and serve meals to eligible children during the summer.
Meals are served weekdays except June 19 and July 4. Hours vary. Go to www.fortwayneschools.org for more information.
– Journal Gazette | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/briefs-fort-wayne-community-schools-holds-job-fair-today/article_e883c2c4-03be-11ee-bfd2-cff5692d3674.html | 2023-06-06T05:42:09 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/briefs-fort-wayne-community-schools-holds-job-fair-today/article_e883c2c4-03be-11ee-bfd2-cff5692d3674.html |
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Along the rocks at Ingleside on the Bay, a platform that is part of Chevron's $5.7 billion dollar 'Anchor' project could be seen moving slowly, but surely through the ship channel and into the Gulf of Mexico.
Crystal Garcia came out to see if she could spot her husband and future son in law, both crew members aboard the platform constructed at Kiewit in Ingleside.
"We've been looking at them, we've spotted them, and they spotted us," Garcia said.
Garcia is just one of dozens of spectators who came out to bid farewell to the platform and its crew. The platform is a symbol of years of hard work as it slowly cut through the water.
Tugboats surrounded the platform, helping guide it along the way.
"To see something they've been working on for years, going out to sea, but then it is kind of sad because we are going to miss them for a few weeks," Garcia said. "We're ready for them to be home."
The facility will ultimately end up about 150 miles off the coast of New Orleans and has a design capacity to produce 75,000 barrels of crude oil and 28 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.
Dee Perales couldn't help but feel a sense of pride as he was part of the team involved in its construction.
"I actually worked on the living quarters, the helicopter pad, did some serious time on this vessel," Perales said.
Perales added that it was a rare sight, a city of its own on the water.
"Houses a bunch of different people from all over the world, hopefully going to produce the fuel we need for the next 30-40 years," Perales said.
Anissa Sanchez and her two children were able to spot their dad on the platform, with her daughter using a radio to hear his voice.
The girl telling him she was going to be on the news.
"This thing is brand new, and I think its an amazing thing, how to get all that, man made structure impressive to me," Sanchez said.
The families know it will be a long few weeks away from their loved ones, but wish them good luck as they begin their journey out into the gulf.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Talks are underway to start a new mental health diversion center pilot program in Travis County.
The pilot program's goal is similar to the mental health diversion center's – to divert those in crisis and accused of misdemeanor crimes from going to jail and instead, get them the psychiatric help they need.
Travis County and City of Austin leaders want that pilot program up and running before the new facility is built.
"We need to have a diversion center so that law enforcement and family members have options to take folks so that they can avoid arrest," said Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard of Precinct 3.
On Monday, they hosted a meeting with stakeholders to try to get more community involvement in the pilot program.
The new pilot program would help inmates as well, since many are on a waitlist to get state psychiatric help. It's an issue the KVUE Defenders investigated in February.
"As this population keeps growing in this, you know, it's the staff; it's very difficult for them to take care of the amount of people with mental health designation," said Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez.
"For people who are already in jail, what this could do, at least in the pilot in the short term, is some number of people help restore that competency," said Travis County Judge Andy Brown.
According to a study by Dell Medical School, in May 2022, 924 people in the Travis County Jail had a mental health identifier. This January, that number was at 873.
County and City leaders also discussed recommendations made by a group of mental health experts back in March.
Those recommendations include modernizing the County's technology platform to make sharing data easier and providing housing solutions. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/travis-county-mental-health-diversion-center-pilot/269-cfaffa38-3406-44a9-8d38-176dc6f3f62b | 2023-06-06T05:44:46 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/travis-county-mental-health-diversion-center-pilot/269-cfaffa38-3406-44a9-8d38-176dc6f3f62b |
Arnold "Arnie" Wayne Smith
September 22, 2022
Arnold "Arnie" Wayne Smith passed away on September 22, 2022.
He is survived by his first wife, Ilene Smith, of Rogers, AR and their children Troy, of White Lake, MI, Jolene and her spouse, Kristy Marley, of White Lake, MI, Justin and his spouse, Trisha, of Shakopee, MN and their daughter Kailey, Arnie's only grandchild. He is also survived by his second spouse.
He is preceded in death by his parents Calvin and Evelyn.
Troy, Justin, and Jolene invite our family and friends to the Britt Country Club for Arnie's celebration of life on June 10 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/arnold-arnie-wayne-smith/article_65d70a1b-459d-5f8a-9dea-21070955b214.html | 2023-06-06T06:02:52 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/arnold-arnie-wayne-smith/article_65d70a1b-459d-5f8a-9dea-21070955b214.html |
Benjamin Michael Schmitt
February 13, 1984-June 1, 2023
Benjamin Michael Schmitt, age 39, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Ben was born February 13, 1984, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Julie Hewitt Schmitt and Michael Schmitt.
The family will greet friends, Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at The Dock, 500 Main Avenue, Clear Lake, Iowa and to honor Ben it is suggested to come in casual attire. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed in care of Amy Schmitt.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, June 9, 2023, at The Dock, 500 Main Avenue, Clear Lake, Iowa, with Pastor Jason Miller of Zion Lutheran Church officiating.
On a New Years Eve, Ben's life would be forever changed when he met his forever love, Amy Reynolds, and on one of their favorite holidays, the 4th of July, under the fireworks they became engaged and on June 30, 2007, they were United forever in marriage at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, Iowa. Ben and Amy continued to live and make their home in Clear Lake and not knowing their hearts could grow even larger until they were blessed with their two children Ella and Noah making him a very proud father which became his second favorite (f) word.
Ben graduated from Clear Lake, Iowa, the class of 2002 and furthered his education at Kaplan University. In 2018 Ben became a licensed Realtor.
Ben had a love of music and had been blessed with a beautiful voice and learned the craft of singing from his Papa Ray and used it as a ministry by serving on worship teams for multiple churches.
Ben had the honor of participating in the 2000 State Championship football team and the relationships he made turned into lifelong friendships. He continued his love for sports learning to hunt, ski, and fish and he was fearless in all his pursuits whether it was plowing down a mountain at 50 mph or showing up when you needed help adventure and excitement always found him. While he loved his hobbies, he also relished his quiet times at their country home, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and the UFC, spending time with extended families in Ft. Myers Beach hunting for shells and ending the day enjoying the sunsets.
Wherever Ben went he brought his smile and he knew people by their hearts and never judged. He related to everyone with his kindness and his spirit of connection something we should all strive to be better at. Ben was one of those guys that had a gift for making everyone else feel good even though he wasn't able to do that for himself.
Ben is survived by his wife Amy, daughter Ella (11), son Noah (8); parents Julie and Scott Stauffacher and Michael Schmitt; mother and father-in-law Gary and Barb Reynolds; brother Andy (Emily) Schmitt; sisters Amy and Emily Stauffacher; brother-in-law Andy (Chrissy) Reynolds. Nieces and nephews Wynn and Celia Schmitt, Marcus Ludwig, Addison, Caden, and Brycen Reynolds. Grandpa David Schmitt. Grandmother-in-laws Shirley Reynolds and Donna Cahalan. Uncle Mark (Daina) Hewitt; Aunt Carrie (Paul) Nichols; Stacy (Patt) McDowell; and many cousins and friends.
Ben is preceded in death by his infant son Jonathan, Grandparents Ray and Amy Hewitt; Grandma Lorraine Schmitt, sister Mara Ludwig; Aunts Victoria VonStein & Lori Gifford; and Uncle Matthew Schmitt.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave. North, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428. 641-357-2193 www.colonialchapel.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/benjamin-michael-schmitt/article_c4d2b7d5-e4a8-551c-bd1e-788e7c906f6b.html | 2023-06-06T06:02:58 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/benjamin-michael-schmitt/article_c4d2b7d5-e4a8-551c-bd1e-788e7c906f6b.html |
Terry "Zak" Erland Sacre, 72, died Sunday June 4, 2023 at his home. Arrangements: Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave. North Clear Lake.
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Terry "Zak" Erland Sacre, 72, died Sunday June 4, 2023 at his home. Arrangements: Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave. North Clear Lake.
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Dr. James William Schweiger
October 13, 1929-May 17, 2023
Dr. James William Schweiger, 93, formerly of The Heritage at Green Hills, died May 17, 2023 at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, Amity Township.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne McGlone (Lalor) Schweiger who died October 17, 1975, and by his second wife, Joyce Laura (Fink) Schweiger who died August 19, 2009.
Born October 13, 1929, in Osage, IA, he was a son of the late William Paul and Louise (Weber) Schweiger.
James was a 1947 graduate of Osage High School. He then went on to attend Loras College in Dubuque, IA, before earning his graduate degree from the University of Iowa School of Dentistry in 1954. He then completed a tour of duty with the U.S. Dental Corps; and finally completed his masters in prosthodontics from University of Iowa.
His dental career started in 1956 at the University of Iowa School of Dentistry and Medicine, where he held various positions until 1970. In 1970, he accepted the position of professor and head of the division of dentistry – department of Otolaryngology at College of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. He opened the first maxillofacial clinic for veterans in Wilmington, DE, and the first maxillofacial prosthetics residency and technician training program in the Veterans Administration. In 1983 he became the chief of dental service in the department of surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In 1988, James was appointed chairman and professor of prosthodontics at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in New York City. After retiring in 1993 as chairman, he remained on the faculty through 2002 as a professor of clinical dentistry at Columbia University.
James was Past President of American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics; Diplomat of the American War of Prosthodontics; Fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics; a member of American Dental Association; and lastly, a member of the dental fraternity, OMICRON KAPPA UPSILON.
He was a member of St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church, Robeson Township.
In addition to working, James enjoyed golfing, and following the Phillies and Eagles.
Surviving are his four children: James W. Schweiger, husband of Virginia R. Schweiger of Harrington, DE; Jane E. (Schweiger) Ashwill of Williamstown, NY; Geoffrey H. Fowler of Ridley Park, PA; and Michael D. Fowler of Shillington, PA. In addition, there are three grandchildren: Tristan, April, and Kathleen; two step grandchildren, Danielle, and Christopher; and three great grandchildren: Henry, Chandler, and Nina. James is also survived by two of his three siblings: Bert Schweiger of Marshalltown, IA and Don Schweiger of Osage, IA.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Heimer.
The family of James would like to express a special thanks to the staff of: Keystone Villa of Douglassville, The Heritage at Green Hills, Green Hills Manor – Personal Care, and Complete Care Rehab.
A viewing will be held Tuesday, May 23rd from 6-8 p.m. at Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, May 24th at St. Benedict's R.C. Church, Mohnton, PA. Burial followed mass at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township, PA.
Contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
For online condolences, visit www.StitzelFamilyFuneralHomes.com. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/dr-james-william-schweiger/article_5569a4d0-8250-5739-b43e-adebf7123f47.html | 2023-06-06T06:03:11 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/dr-james-william-schweiger/article_5569a4d0-8250-5739-b43e-adebf7123f47.html |
Dr. James William Schweiger
October 13, 1929-May 17, 2023
Dr. James William Schweiger, 93, formerly of The Heritage at Green Hills, died May 17, 2023 at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, Amity Township.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne McGlone (Lalor) Schweiger who died October 17, 1975, and by his second wife, Joyce Laura (Fink) Schweiger who died August 19, 2009.
Born October 13, 1929, in Osage, IA, he was a son of the late William Paul and Louise (Weber) Schweiger.
James was a 1947 graduate of Osage High School. He then went on to attend Loras College in Dubuque, IA, before earning his graduate degree from the University of Iowa School of Dentistry in 1954. He then completed a tour of duty with the U.S. Dental Corps; and finally completed his masters in prosthodontics from University of Iowa.
His dental career started in 1956 at the University of Iowa School of Dentistry and Medicine, where he held various positions until 1970. In 1970, he accepted the position of professor and head of the division of dentistry – department of Otolaryngology at College of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. He opened the first maxillofacial clinic for veterans in Wilmington, DE, and the first maxillofacial prosthetics residency and technician training program in the Veterans Administration. In 1983 he became the chief of dental service in the department of surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In 1988, James was appointed chairman and professor of prosthodontics at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in New York City. After retiring in 1993 as chairman, he remained on the faculty through 2002 as a professor of clinical dentistry at Columbia University.
James was Past President of American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics; Diplomat of the American War of Prosthodontics; Fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics; a member of American Dental Association; and lastly, a member of the dental fraternity, OMICRON KAPPA UPSILON.
He was a member of St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church, Robeson Township.
In addition to working, James enjoyed golfing, and following the Phillies and Eagles.
Surviving are his four children: James W. Schweiger, husband of Virginia R. Schweiger of Harrington, DE; Jane E. (Schweiger) Ashwill of Williamstown, NY; Geoffrey H. Fowler of Ridley Park, PA; and Michael D. Fowler of Shillington, PA. In addition, there are three grandchildren: Tristan, April, and Kathleen; two step grandchildren, Danielle, and Christopher; and three great grandchildren: Henry, Chandler, and Nina. James is also survived by two of his three siblings: Bert Schweiger of Marshalltown, IA and Don Schweiger of Osage, IA.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Heimer.
The family of James would like to express a special thanks to the staff of: Keystone Villa of Douglassville, The Heritage at Green Hills, Green Hills Manor – Personal Care, and Complete Care Rehab.
A viewing will be held Tuesday, May 23rd from 6-8 p.m. at Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, May 24th at St. Benedict's R.C. Church, Mohnton, PA. Burial followed mass at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township, PA.
Contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
For online condolences, visit www.StitzelFamilyFuneralHomes.com. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/dr-james-william-schweiger/article_d0dca34a-03e4-11ee-9137-2bb08ebaf6e8.html | 2023-06-06T06:03:17 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/dr-james-william-schweiger/article_d0dca34a-03e4-11ee-9137-2bb08ebaf6e8.html |
Linda L. Dice
September 11, 1951 - June 3, 2023
Linda L. Dice, 71, died Saturday, June 3, 2023, at her home in Klemme.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with Rev. David Skilling officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner. Memorials may be directed to the Linda Dice Benefit. www.cataldofuneralhome.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/linda-l-dice/article_0d3f9814-a053-57fb-9fa8-bc0922f052e6.html | 2023-06-06T06:03:23 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/linda-l-dice/article_0d3f9814-a053-57fb-9fa8-bc0922f052e6.html |
Martin Charles Grady
June 2, 2023
MASON CITY-Martin Charles Grady, 88, of Mason City, IA, passed away June 2, 2023, at home with his loved ones by his side.
Per his wishes, the family will have a private graveside service.
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Mary Suzanne Dunea
July 7, 1935-May 28, 2023
Mary Suzanne Dunea ne Mills passed away in Osage Iowa on May 28, 2023.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Osage with Martha Chancellor officiating. Burial will be at Osage Cemetery.
Mary Dunea believed in the importance of involvement in the political system, served as a Special Assistant to a governor of Illinois, owned an independent bookstore in Chicago, and was a philanthropic donor to multiple causes including the relocation of the Cedar Valley Seminary, the International Rescue Committee, and the International Crane Foundation.
Her curiosity led her to travel extensively. She loved her family's Canadian origins and her part-time home in St. Peters, Prince Edward Island. Her journeys took her from Bhutan, where she funded the building of a road in the mountains, to Yemen and the country of Georgia where she served as an Election Observer.
She was born on July 7, 1935, in Des Moines, Iowa, the first child of George and Mary Sweney Mills, and earned a B.A. from Grinnell College. She lived most of her adult life in Chicago, Illinois. In 2009, her respect for history and her Sweney-family roots led her to move to her mother's hometown, Osage, Iowa. She is survived by three children, Mary Louise Barr, Frankfort, KY, John Barr, Richmond, VA, Melanie Dunea, New York, NY, two brothers, a sister, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Please consider making a donation to the First United Methodist Church in Osage in memory of Mary Dunea. https://osageumc.org/ P.O. Box 63, Osage, Iowa 50461
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Paul Raymond Garcia
June 2, 2023
Paul Raymond Garcia, 76, peacefully left this earth on Friday, June 2, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St NW, Mason City, IA, with Pastor Craig Luttrell officiating.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St NE, Mason City, IA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
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Oregon Department of Corrections settles sexual harassment, retaliation lawsuit for $500K
The Oregon Department of Corrections has agreed to pay a former correctional officer $500,000 to settle her sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit against the agency.
The case was scheduled for trial in Eugene Monday.
The federal lawsuit was filed in 2021. Ashley Longhorn, a former correctional officer at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, alleged the agency failed to take action against harassment and rumors after she reported being sexually assaulted by a more senior corrections officer.
"The Department of Corrections failed to keep me safe after I made a report of sexual assault,” Longhorn said in a news release about the settlement. “I hope my case will spur a change in the culture of predatory behavior towards female employees at EOCI so that what happens to me never happens to another woman.”
According to the complaint, Longhorn was 24 when she began working as an officer at EOCI in 2020. She alleged Matthew Klimek, her mentor and a more senior officer, who was also named as a defendant in the case, assaulted her in his home in May 2020. Longhorn reported the assault to another coworker who reported the assault to an assistant superintendent, according to the complaint.
After the assault, Longhorn claimed, Klimek began stalking her. Other staff spread "degrading rumors" about Longhorn which were overheard by adults in custody, the complaint alleged.
"The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC), knowing of the assault and the hostile environment, failed and refused to protect Longhorn. Longhorn was forced to take unpaid leave for PTSD and anxiety, and she switched to the graveyard shift to protect herself and avoid hostile co-workers. The DOC continued to fail to take effective corrective action, and she ultimately had no choice but to resign," the complaint said.
Klimek, according to the complaint, had been at EOCI for 11 years.
According to court records, Klimek was arrested on six charges related to the assault in December 2020. The charges were dismissed in 2021. A defamation lawsuit Klimek filed against Longhorn was also dismissed this January after the parties reached a mutual agreement, according to public records.
Longhorn resigned from her position in May 2021. Klimek's employment with DOC ended in January 2022, according to the DOC.
Longhorn was seeking a declaration that the DOC had engaged in "unlawful sex discrimination and retaliation" against her, back pay for lost wages and benefits, and for the DOC to reinstate her to her position or award front pay. Longhorn also asked the court to award damages determined by the jury.
On Monday, the DOC agreed to pay Longhorn $500,000 to settle the lawsuit.
"This case is an important reminder that women workers, particularly those in male-dominated fields, continue to face sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation,” her attorney Caitlin Mitchell of Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton, PC in Eugene said in a release.
Mitchell told the Statesman Journal that Longhorn wanted to emphasize that the DOC has turned a blind eye to these problems and must enforce its existing policies.
"Until they are really willing to take the time to actually see and understand these problems, it'll be impossible for them to do anything about it," Longhorn said through her attorney.
The Department of Corrections declined to comment on the settlement.
Dianne Lugo covers the Oregon Legislature for the Statesman Journal. Reach her at dlugo@statesmanjournal.com or on Twitter at @diannelugo | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2023/06/05/oregon-department-corrections-correctional-officer-retaliation-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-settlement/70290371007/ | 2023-06-06T06:08:20 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2023/06/05/oregon-department-corrections-correctional-officer-retaliation-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-settlement/70290371007/ |
CAREY — Dave Lee Hansing, 93, of Carey, died June 2, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, June 9, 2023, at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 S Lincoln Ave., Jerome, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Memories and condolences may be shared on Dave's memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.
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Aug. 16, 1933 - May 31, 2023
JEROME — Our beloved mother and grandmother, Geraldine “Jeri” Camp Shaver Thornock, age 89, a resident of Jerome, Idaho, passed away May 31, 2023 in Boise, Idaho, due to a massive stroke. Jeri was born August 16, 1933 in Pleasant View, Idaho, to Waldamere Camp and Nona Nye Camp. She was the oldest of five children. Jeri spent her younger years in Malad, Rexburg, and Pleasant View, Idaho. She attended Burley and Gooding High Schools and graduated from Gooding High School.
Jeri served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1955. She was stationed at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois where she attended weather school. She was a Sergeant and eventually worked as a weather observer and taught at the weather school.
Jeri married Lauren Irving Shaver on Dec. 9, 1955. Together, they had three children: Lorraine, Kathy, and Tracy. Lauren and Jeri divorced in 1966. Mom raised the three children on her own for 12 years.
Mom then married the love of her life, Wayne H. Thornock, on May 13, 1978 in the Ogden Utah Temple. Wayne was a widow with nine children: Rich, Clay, Zurl, Nadine, Vonda, Melody, Rex, Joy, and Wendy. Wayne and Jeri were excellent parents to their blended family of 12 children and loved them all. They set a great example of hard work, love, service, and faith.
Wayne and Jeri lived and raised their family in Gooding, Idaho and Bountiful, Utah. In 1998, they retired and moved back home to Idaho, specifically to Jerome. Mom was a valiant and active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She and Wayne enjoyed serving in many callings in their wards. She had a great love for the Jerome 6th Ward.
She and Wayne served several LDS missions. Their first was a two year mission to Suriname/Trinidad Tobago, their second was a two year mission to Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah; and their third was a church service mission for the Boise, Idaho mission. They also later served in the Boise and Twin Falls temples.
Mom worked as a Bookkeeper and Receptionist for Dr. Marion Klingler and the Gooding Hospital while in Idaho. When she moved to Bountiful, Utah, she worked as a Bookkeeper for Leon Nielsen, an Accountant.
Mom enjoyed bowling in several leagues throughout the years. She was talented at hand work, specifically needlepoint, crochet, and knit. She created many beautiful pieces of art, which we will always treasure. Mom had a great love for reading, especially cookbooks. Everyone looked forward to going to Grandma's and eating a delicious homemade meal complete with canned preserves and homemade bread or candy.
Mom and Wayne were avid campers. They'd take their tent trailer and explore the great outdoors. While Grandpa would fish, Grandma would read and crochet. They always enjoyed a good card game with friends and family. Grandma had a gift for making everyone feel loved and important. She was proud of her posterity and wasn't afraid to share it.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Waldamere and Nona Nye Camp; sister-in-law, Leah Camp; brother-in-law, Mike Reeder; daughter, Vonda Cobb; granddaughter, MeKala Bingham; great-grandson, Porter Liddell; and her cherished husband, Wayne H. Thornock.
She is survived by four siblings, Baxter Camp, Ferg (Myrna) Camp, Sandra Reeder, Dian (Joe) Faigl; 11 children, Rich (Jodi), Clay (Christine), Zurl (Sharon), Lorraine (Rick) Dedrickson, Nadine (Alan) Koyle, Kathy Shaver, Tracy (Denise) Shaver, Melody, Rex (Bonnie), Joy (Jim) Jones, and Wendy (Dave) Barker. She leaves a posterity of 44 grandchildren, 128 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and counting.
The family would like to thank all the wonderful people from Horizon Health, especially Jennifer who cared so long and well for Jeri. She loved her like a daughter.
A viewing will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 9, 2023, at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 S. Lincoln Ave., Jerome, Idaho. Funeral service will be held at Noon, with a viewing beginning at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6th Ward, 26 N. Tiger Drive, Jerome, Idaho. Grave dedication will follow at 3:00 p.m., at Elmwood Cemetery, Gooding, Idaho.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Geraldine's memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/geraldine-camp-thornock/article_a651ce86-9b45-535d-8011-40797ea2a13d.html | 2023-06-06T06:21:12 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/geraldine-camp-thornock/article_a651ce86-9b45-535d-8011-40797ea2a13d.html |
Aug. 22, 1939 - May 31, 2023
GOODING — Larry E. “Butch” Wright, 83, of Gooding, Idaho, died about 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born August 22, 1939, in Hardinville, IL, he was the son of Donald S. and Wilma (McCarty) Wright.
He grew up in Robinson, IL and attended Robinson High School and briefly attended University of Illinois before joining the U.S. Air Force in 1961 serving until 1969.
While in the Air Force he met and married Betty M. Loun in 1967 in Cordova, Alaska eventually settling in Idaho and getting his Bachelor's degree in Science from BSU.
He went on to work for Bureau of Land Management and eventually as a Soil Scientist for the government retiring at 54 in 1994.
He had a great love for the outdoors and was an avid hiker. For is 40 birthday he climbed to the top of Idaho's tallest mountain (Mt. Borah). He knew where all the off the map trails and hidden gems were in Idaho.
He is survived by his wife Betty of 55 years; daughter and son-in-law - Rebecca and Marvin Brown and grandson - Kaiden Brown of Star, Idaho; niece and nephew - Tammy and Dion Wright of Robinson, Illinois; and great-nieces and nephews - Alisha, Marsha, Elias, and Josiah Wright.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and brother - Donnie Wright.
A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding.
Larry had a love of trees, and we encourage everyone to plant a tree in his honor. He especially liked pine trees.
Funeral services are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/larry-e-butch-wright/article_f66f079b-482a-5c42-a012-b8571795051c.html | 2023-06-06T06:21:19 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/larry-e-butch-wright/article_f66f079b-482a-5c42-a012-b8571795051c.html |
Aug. 4, 1927 – June 2, 2023
TWIN FALLS — Leonard Glen Mills, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away quietly early June 2, 2023, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Hospital.
Leonard was born on August 4, 1927, to Edward Weaver Mills and Avis Lillian McCormack in Berwyn, Nebraska. He was the youngest of three sons and grew up on the family farm near Westerville, Nebraska during the Great Depression, Dust Bowl, and the beginning of World War II.
Upon graduation from Ansley High School in 1944, like many young men from Nebraska during WWII, he joined the US Army. He served as an Infantryman in the 34th Infantry Division and occupation forces in Japan.
After returning from the war, Leonard attended refrigeration technical training and he and a friend decided to leave Nebraska and headed to California. He met a very pretty young girl, Vall Ottersberg, from Twin Falls, Idaho, who happened to be visiting her sister Dorothy. After a flurry of dating, dancing, and big band era performances they became inseparable and were married Sept. 3, 1954, in Inglewood, California.
Life was good in California. Thru the persuasion of a co-worker, in early 1956, Leonard submitted his name in a government land lottery for Veterans and a chance for farm land in southern Idaho. His number was drawn and overnight Leonard and Vall became homesteaders in the Kasota area. Like other homesteaders, after years of struggles, hardship, sweat, and countless devastating events, they turned sagebrush and choking dust into a lush, green, beautiful farm and home.
To escape the harsh Idaho winter weather, Leonard and Vall began traveling to Arizona in their RV. Eventually they bought homes in Apache Junction and spent 25 years going between Idaho in the summers and Arizona in the winters.
Leonard had many loves in his life. He loved jazz, polka music and dancing, and the challenge of being self-taught on several different musical instruments. He was a master tinker; disassembling anything mechanical just to see how it worked. He enjoyed his many friends in Idaho, Arizona, and his cousins in Nebraska.
However, nothing in his life was stronger than his love and passion for his wife, best friend, and partner, Vall. They were married 68 years. He had unwavering love for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He couldn't get enough of polka music and dancing.
Leonard gave his heart to the Lord Jesus at the late age of 75. He is a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Leonard is survived by his wife, Vall (Ottersberg), his children, Cindy (Doug) Aslett, Ed (Julie) Mills, and Sheri (Farin) Schwartz, 8 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Leonard was preceded in death by his mother, Avis and father, Edward Mills, and his brothers RJ and Gerald Mills.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at St. Luke's Magic Valley for their kindness, compassion and support.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Friday June 9, 2023 at 10:00 am at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls with a celebration of life service to follow at 11:00 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Twin Falls. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday June 8, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Rosenau Funeral Home. A livestream of the service can be viewed on his obituary page or using this link https://my.gather.app/remember/leonard-mills.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rosenau Funeral Home. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/leonard-mills/article_f4251785-e73b-5266-9dc3-c9c8fcc003ac.html | 2023-06-06T06:21:25 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/leonard-mills/article_f4251785-e73b-5266-9dc3-c9c8fcc003ac.html |
BURIEN, Wash. — Kennedy Catholic High School's prom night at the Columbia Club turned into a groundbreaking moment for Marilyn and Payton, two students who just graduated.
"I have no idea how we got nominated," Payton said. Marilyn quickly followed with "Yeah, you do. We campaigned."
The playful back-and-forth banter left no doubt, these two have been dating for quite some time; two and a half years at this point.
"Okay, I campaigned after we got on prom court because I was like, 'This would be so cool if we won,'" Payton said.
"I think everyone kind of realized how monumental that would be, or the possibility of that," Marilyn said.
This possibility would have been hard to imagine for many at Kennedy Catholic High School just a few years ago.
"With all the stuff of the teachers being fired... there was a lot of uncertainty, I think," Marilyn said of the February 2020 controversy that embroiled their school. Two teachers let the community know they were essentially fired because of being members of the LGBTQ+ community. The school said they voluntarily resigned. The protests afterward had a profound impact on Marilyn and Payton who were freshmen at the time.
"We had sit-ins and walk-outs, we drove and protested up in Seattle," the couple said, finishing each other's sentences. "It was great to see the community really stand up for what we believed was right,"
The couple believes their classmates, remembering that contentious time, helped get them nominated and ultimately, crowned prom queens.
First-ever pair of prom queens crowned at Kennedy Catholic High School
"I think the student body was able to show how they felt through voting for us," Marilyn said. "Once they said our names, it was just really cool to hear everyone cheer and feel that unwavering support. It definitely felt like a full-circle moment. It felt like we were making history."
"A few people came up to us after. They were crying and said 'Oh my gosh, we did it," Payton said.
Now high school graduates, the young women hope their win will cement the possibility that anyone at their alma mater, no matter how they identify, can become prom royalty.
At the request of their parents, KING 5 did not use any last names. Marilyn's mom and Payton's father, Catherine and Jason, said they're so proud of their daughters, but still fear for their safety and hope to spare them from being attacked by people online.
Throughout the interview, the parents beamed with pride as their daughters spoke. They talked to us about the historic win. Listen below to hear some of what they had to say: | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/first-pair-prom-queens-crowned-kennedy-catholic/281-b0c39728-6bdc-47d9-8141-8044ad532fa2 | 2023-06-06T06:25:26 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/first-pair-prom-queens-crowned-kennedy-catholic/281-b0c39728-6bdc-47d9-8141-8044ad532fa2 |
SEATTLE, Wash. — Parents and staff of Garfield High school met with Seattle Public School district leaders Monday night in a closed-door meeting to discuss on-campus safety after a recent threat and string of nearby shootings.
Garfield students went back to school in-person Monday after they were shifted to remote learning on Friday in response to this undisclosed threat of violence.
Parents heading into the meeting told KING 5 Monday they are feeling on edge right now. District and city officials met with them at Garfield High School at 7:00 p.m.
"Thursday was when we got the threat, but on Friday was when we had remote learning; we just stayed home that day," said Sunshine, a freshman student at Garfield who preferred not to share her last name. "It just felt like quarantine again.”
Garfield High School father Mike Parsad is not taking any chances with his daughter, a junior at the high school.
"Oh, we are scared," Parsad said. "We are scared because there is always—every week almost— there is a shooting."
Parsad is now personally picking up and dropping off his 17-year-old daughter at school, which he said is for her safety. He is leaving work early to do so, he said, which is challenging.
"It is difficult, but what do we do? It’s what parents have to do, and we’re doing it," he said.
Parsad attended the meeting Monday night. He said he’ll switch his 17-year-old daughter to a different school if his concerns continue.
"Everybody’s trying to do their best, but I don’t know what’s going on, people just wanting to shoot," Parsad said. "What they get out of it? Nothing. I have no idea really."
Even though the three recent shootings happened off-campus and did not involve current Garfield students, with more than 1,700 students enrolled, Sunshine said she is hoping SPS leaders also look at improving safety internally.
"It seems like they’re doing a lot of things to keep, like, other people out, but ya know, a lot of shootings happen with, like, some students and I don’t think they’re doing anything to, like, prevent that," said Sunshine.
Seattle Public Schools said they are actively working with police, the City of Seattle, and organizations that operate in their buildings to increase safety in and around their schools, districtwide.
As part of a new patrol emphasis, given the recent crime nearby, Garfield High School had a strong police presence outside the campus Monday.
On Friday, Superintendent Brent Jones said schools across the district can expect to see new campus signage this fall that aims to help students and staff remember safety procedures. He also said they’re currently replacing building locks to be activated from inside classrooms, and said they’re rolling out a new app where high school students can anonymously report safety concerns.
The district also provided a site-specific safety review on Friday to Ingraham High School families. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/garfield-high-school-nearby-shootings-security-threat/281-1dd08f22-0e5d-4cf2-ac82-69f3f712ac22 | 2023-06-06T06:25:32 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/garfield-high-school-nearby-shootings-security-threat/281-1dd08f22-0e5d-4cf2-ac82-69f3f712ac22 |
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Police are investigating a deadly crash in Queen Creek Monday night, according to authorities.
Officials with the Queen Creek Police Department said the crash happened near Ocotillo Road and 195th Street.
Police said commuters should avoid the area while officers work to clear the scene.
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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.fox43.com/article/news/local/construction-on-new-state-park-campsites-at-a-standstill-lackawanna-state-park-campground-bankruptcy/523-49aaa066-a376-4935-ae9b-0d8725a17b8c | 2023-06-06T07:59:37 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/construction-on-new-state-park-campsites-at-a-standstill-lackawanna-state-park-campground-bankruptcy/523-49aaa066-a376-4935-ae9b-0d8725a17b8c |
Southwest Ohio has a strong need for teachers, according to a recent Ohio Department of Education report, and low beginning pay, childcare and respect for teachers is being cited as obstacles to fill these positions.
The report, which looked at the needs of teachers across the state, found a few areas of concern, including:
- An increasing percentage of teachers are now teaching courses they don’t have a proper certification for.
- Around 20% of all the teachers in the state have less than five years of experience.
- More people who have teaching certifications are no longer teaching but may have taken on an administrative role or left the profession.
Aly DeAngelo, senior executive director for the Center for Performance and Impact at ODE, said one of the biggest takeaways from their research was that the teacher shortage is regional. Areas like the northeast and central parts of the state do not have the same problems as others, like the southern half of the state, who are struggling to find enough professionals to work in their schools.
Shannon Cox, the Montgomery County Education Service Center superintendent, said the teacher shortage issue is showing up even in districts that can pay high salaries and have good benefits. Officials for Centerville schools, a district with a lot of money and prestige, have said before they are now seeing a smaller talent pool when the district wants to hire a new candidate.
“We’ve always had urban shortages,” Cox said. “We’ve always had rural shortages. Now, we’re just seeing shortages across the board.”
Kathie Lucas, spokeswoman for Valley View Local Schools in western Montgomery County, said the pool of applicants is smaller but the district has been able to fill the open positions.
During a presentation at a March state board of education meeting on the teacher shortage, those who performed the research said in 2022, there were 216,442 credentialed teachers in Ohio. But only 138,186 were working in schools, and 110,147 credentialed teachers were teaching.
Carolyn Everidge-Frey, senior executive director at the Center for Advancing Professional Supports in the Ohio Department of Education, said given the significant drop in test scores, particularly in reading and math, among young students, getting qualified teachers in front of the students will be key to helping those students who are struggling.
A qualified teacher will be trained in classroom management and getting students to pay attention, while a teacher who has been licensed alternatively may not have those skills.
Cox said one of the reasons for the many qualified teachers who aren’t in the profession is a lack of childcare. For some people with young children, it has been cheaper in the past few years for one parent – often a woman - to stop working and stay home with children. And women make up about 75% of teachers, according to ODE.
Fewer kids in public schools have led to historically low teacher to student ratios in public schools, noted DeAngelo.
That’s because parents have enrolled kids in homeschooling and private schools, and Ohio’s birth rate has been relatively low since 2015 compared to other states and barely rose in 2021 after hitting a low point in 2020, according to U.S. Census data.
The ODE staffers who worked on the report told the Ohio State Board of Education they felt they had more data to find out, such as why those who have an active license are not currently working.
About the Author | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/southwest-ohio-struggling-to-find-teachers-state-report-shows/DVYM6QA2GBFMNOSAOK67VO435M/ | 2023-06-06T08:10:58 | 0 | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/southwest-ohio-struggling-to-find-teachers-state-report-shows/DVYM6QA2GBFMNOSAOK67VO435M/ |
Local girl, 15, fatally injured in rear-end collision on Ind. 32 east of Muncie
MUNCIE, Ind. — A 15-year-old local girl was fatally injured late Monday afternoon in a rear-end collision on Ind. 32 east of Muncie.
Angel "Hannah" Riley died after being taken by ambulance to the emergency department of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, according to Delaware County Coroner Gavin Greene.
The coroner said the teen died as a result of "massive trauma."
The two-vehicle crash, at Ind. 32 and Delaware County Road 400-E, was reported to emergency dispatchers at 5:53 p.m.
According to Greene, preliminary reports indicated Riley was one of four occupants in an eastbound vehicle that had reduced its speed before it was struck in the rear by another eastbound vehicle.
More:Young Muncie man killed in one-vehicle crash near Farmland
Five other people injured in the crash — three who were in the same vehicle as Riley, and two others who were in the other vehicle — were also taken by ambulance to the Muncie hospital.
An update on their conditions was not available Monday night.
The four-lane state highway was closed to traffic in the wake of the collision. Indiana State Police were investigating the fatality.
In addition to state police and the coroner's office, also responding to the scene were the Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, the Delaware County Sheriff's Department and firefighters from the Liberty-Perry volunteer department.
Monday's crash came less than 24 hours after a 19-year-old Muncie man was fatally injured in a one-car crash near Farmland in Randolph County.
On April 27, a pregnant Muncie woman and the child she was carrying were fatally injured in another rear-end collision on Ind. 32 in Liberty Township, that one near Truitt Road.
(This story will be updated.)
Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@muncie.gannett.com. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/06/05/local-girl-15-fatally-injured-five-others-hurt-in-ind-32-crash/70291565007/ | 2023-06-06T09:08:44 | 1 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/06/05/local-girl-15-fatally-injured-five-others-hurt-in-ind-32-crash/70291565007/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Amber Alert was issued after a non-custodial mother took her 6-year-old son from his Vancouver home around 7:45 p.m. Monday.
April Brinkman, 51, took her son Benjamin from his father’s home on NE 52nd Street, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office said. The father, James Fargher, called police to report the abduction.
About a week ago, the boy was taken from Brinkman by New Mexico Child Protective Services because of neglect, authorities said. It’s believed Brinkman is headed back to New Mexico, likely on I-84. She is driving a gold 2013 Acura RDX with a license plate OR 787FZE.
Brinkman is also wanted for residential burglary domestic violence and custodial interference by Clark County law enforcement. She is white, about 5-feet-6, 140 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair.
Benjamin is about 3-feet-8, 60 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a Mario pajama shirt and blue pajama pants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 911 immediately. | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/amber-alert-april-brinkman-benjamin-06062023/ | 2023-06-06T09:08:44 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/amber-alert-april-brinkman-benjamin-06062023/ |
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