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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — High School graduation is a time for celebration.
After 13 or so years of homework and waking up early for class, senior students get to realize their dream of walking across the stage to receive a diploma.
Broadneck High School in Annapolis held a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 Tuesday night.
Despite it being a wonderful time, there was one major problem.
All the diplomas had a typo incorrectly spelling the school's name as "Broadbeck."
This prompted someone to vandalize the school sign outside.
A picture provided to WMAR-2 News shows the 'N' in Broadneck being spray painted over into a 'B' making the school's name appear as "Broadbeck."
On Wednesday morning the school principal sent a letter to families, ensuring new diplomas would be issued. The error was blamed on the printing company.
"Overnight and very early this morning, we were able to confirm with the company who printed our diplomas that our proof was indeed approved correctly, with the spelling of our school's name and all other standardized information appearing exactly as it should have," wrote Principal Rachel Kennelly. "Though it does not seem to be an error on the school's behalf, I sincerely and wholeheartedly apologize that it occurred at all. It is an error that I find unacceptable, but luckily is also one that can be remedied."
Kennelly said there was no current timeline as to when the new diplomas would be sent, but an update would be provided shortly. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/graduating-seniors-at-broadneck-high-school-receive-diploma-with-major-typo | 2023-06-07T15:42:46 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/graduating-seniors-at-broadneck-high-school-receive-diploma-with-major-typo |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Wichita Police Department arrested a 32-year-old man Wednesday morning after he was allegedly caught cutting catalytic converters from vehicles.
The department said it happened around 5:06 a.m. at the Super Car Guy’s lot in the 100 block of N. West Street.
Someone called 911 after hearing a Sawzall cutting metal at the car lot. Officers arrived and say they found the man crawling in the parking lot with three catalytic converters and a Sawzall. Police found three vehicles with their catalytic converters removed.
Police said the arrest wouldn’t have been possible without a witness calling 911 to report suspicious activity. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/suspect-caught-cutting-catalytic-converters-from-wichita-auto-dealer/ | 2023-06-07T15:52:39 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/suspect-caught-cutting-catalytic-converters-from-wichita-auto-dealer/ |
Delaware high school students receive their diplomas, celebrate graduation. See the photos
On one side of the stage, they are high school seniors. On the other side, they are high school graduates ready to take the next step in life.
Students across Delaware are receiving their diplomas and celebrating. Here's a look at each school's festivities:
St. Mark's
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Thomas McKean
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Conrad
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John Dickinson
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A.I. DuPont
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Smyrna
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Salesiaum
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Cab Calloway
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William Penn
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Milford
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St. Georges Technical
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Newark Charter School
To view the gallery, click here. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/delaware-high-school-students-celebrate-2023-graduation-season/70296065007/ | 2023-06-07T15:52:49 | 1 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/delaware-high-school-students-celebrate-2023-graduation-season/70296065007/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Less than two weeks ago, Portland's latest Safe Rest Village, Peninsula Crossing, opened to dozens of residents in the University Park neighborhood. Since then, some living nearby have reported various issues and concerns, from drug deals, to loud noise, to cars zipping up and down a dead-end street.
Homeowners and renters — many of whom felt thrown into this situation without consultation from the city — now hope to get back to as close to calm as they can and co-exist with the new village.
"We had as many as 300 people living behind here," pointed out Tom Karwaki, chair of the University Park Neighborhood Association. "The discussion with the neighborhood was always, 'Do you want a managed camp or an unmanaged camp?' And it was the wild west with the unmanaged camp."
As of late May, the new village at the end of North Syracuse Street is fully operational with 67 residents at last count.
"It's like having a battleship literally be dropped into the water and then suddenly be expected to be in battle the next day," Karwaki said. "Not going to happen. Well, it's sort of the same thing here; it was a hard, rocky start."
Neighbors reported drug deals, drug use and needles, loud noises at all times, and lots of cars speeding through the area around the village's opening. But since then, they've noted some progress.
"Urban Alchemy initially just focused on what's inside the fence," Karwaki said. "Now they are sending their staff around here. That has happened since Sunday."
A city of Portland spokesperson told KGW that staff has been in direct contact with neighbors about the shift in activities over the past week, and even visited the site late at night to understand what's going on during this transition.
Many residents at Peninsula Crossing once camped along the trail. The city said relocation to the village disrupted some long-time illegal activities in the area.
Urban Alchemy, the site operator, stated in part, "Moving whole communities inside together is ... a highly sensitive and complex process ..." and that they're "confident in the work we're doing to adjust as residents settle into a new space."
Other neighbors don't feel quite so hopeful, or flat out don't like the Safe Rest Village. Karwaki understands he doesn't speak for everyone, but said he's eager to work with all parties going forward for the benefit of all.
"It is disruptive to the neighbors who are sheltered," he said, "But it is a much better improvement for those who are unsheltered."
The city confirmed they're working on a Good Neighbor Agreement with the Neighborhood Association. Typically, these are used to identify key partners and open lines of communication. However, the city said they're not waiting until one is in place to work with the neighbors here, or around other Safe Rest Villages. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/portland-safe-rest-village-peninsula-crossing/283-e3641247-e095-438e-945b-8f9bdeb48745 | 2023-06-07T15:53:21 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/portland-safe-rest-village-peninsula-crossing/283-e3641247-e095-438e-945b-8f9bdeb48745 |
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Hazy skies, poor air quality in Greenville-Spartanburg area? Blame Canadian wildfires
Forest fires are a natural part of Canada's boreal forests ecosystems, but the ferocity, size and number of fires this year are out of the norm. For much of the wildfire season, the country is expected to be under high to extreme risk, extending from May to September.
On Tuesday, June 6, over 400 wildfires burned across Canada, with 238 of them burning out of control. Unhealthy air quality and smoke have covered multiple Canadian provinces, a majority of the Great Lakes region and parts of the northeastern U.S.
Residents of South Carolina should be aware of the continued risk of health effects related to smoke from wildfires. Visibility may also be affected.
On Tuesday night, the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg Twitter account posted: "Wildfire smoke from Canada has arrived across the area with several locations reporting reduced visibility. Air quality will also remain poor, especially across North Carolina where it is expected to reach unhealthy levels."
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued an Air Quality Alert Code Orange, according to Doug Outlaw, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service at GSP. Orange represents unhealthy pollution levels for sensitive groups of people.
Outlaw said showers and thunderstorms later this week could clear the air to some extent. It is uncertain if the poor air quality conditions will linger into Thursday.
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Here's what to know about wildfire smoke, how it affects air quality
Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles from the source. Those who have asthma and allergies or who are immunocompromised should reduce their time outdoors or plan to stay indoors, according to a press release from Consumer Reporters. The same goes for children.
Residents with these medical conditions can protect themselves by using air purifiers, closing windows and sealing any air leaks. If the weather is too hot to go without the use of an air conditioner, closing the outdoor air dampener and sealing any gaps between the window and unit is recommended.
Wearing masks or goggles that are designed to block particles from entering the mouth and nose is also encouraged if traveling outdoors is a must.
Nina Tran covers trending topics for the Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/06/07/canadian-wildfires-to-impact-upstate-air-quality-heres-what-to-know-pollution-weather-code-orange-sc/70296873007/ | 2023-06-07T15:59:00 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/06/07/canadian-wildfires-to-impact-upstate-air-quality-heres-what-to-know-pollution-weather-code-orange-sc/70296873007/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A fire engulfed a large building that housed seven businesses in the Salmon Creek neighborhood of Vancouver late Tuesday night.
Clark County firefighters responded to a reported commercial fire on Northeast 13th Court at 146th Street shortly before 11 p.m. The building fire was burning just west of where Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 merge.
Clark County Fire District 6 received help from the Vancouver Fire Department and Clark Cowlitz Fire Rescue in fighting the flames.
Crews were able to stop the blaze from spreading to other buildings, Clark County Fire District 6 said, but the main structure was destroyed.
The Clark County fire marshal will determine the cause of the fire and the loss of value.
Clark County Fire District 6 said no one was injured. | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/building-housing-7-businesses-in-vancouver-goes-up-in-flames/ | 2023-06-07T15:59:04 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/building-housing-7-businesses-in-vancouver-goes-up-in-flames/ |
Whitmer signs distracted driving law, goes into effect June 30
Plymouth — Michigan drivers who use a cellphone on the road could face penalties effective June 30 after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed a package of distracted driving prevention legislation into law that aim to reduce fatal crashes and make the state's roads safer.
Michigan became the 26th state to institute a statute that requires hands-free use of cellphones. Nearly 6% of vehicle crashes in Michigan in 2021 involved distracted drivers, according to Michigan State Police.
"Each traffic death is more than just a statistic," Whitmer said during a news conference at the USA Hockey Arena's Kiefer Memorial Rink. "It's a human being person with a story and a family, a life cut short."
Michigan drivers who hold or use an electronic mobile device while operating a motor vehicle could face up to a $100 penalty for a first offense, said Plymouth Democratic state Rep. Matt Koleszar, who sponsored the bill with Rep. Mike Mueller, R-Linden, and Rep. Tyrone Carter, D-Detroit. Within three years, a second offense could be an up to $250 penalty and a third would be an up to $250 penalty plus a requirement to take a driver's safety refreshment course.
"It's fair," Koleszar said. "We're trying to discourage the behavior and change the culture."
The law doesn't apply to hands-free Bluetooth devices. Motorists from states without hands-free driving laws will be expected to abide by the law while traveling in Michigan. An education campaign has begun that will ad road signage and public service announcements to help spread the word.
The law augments existing law that seeks to reduce distracted driving. Kelsey's Law — named for 17-year-old Kelsey Raffaele of Sault Ste. Marie, who died in a crash while making a phone call — makes cellphone use illegal except for emergencies, and a statute from 2010 prohibits texting.
Kelsey's Law, however, applies only to beginning drivers, and the other faces enforcement challenges because police can't tell if a driver is texting or doing something else on their phone.
"These bills," Whitmer said, "will ban the use of a phone while driving, including sending texts, watching or recording videos or engaging with social media. This will reduce distracted driving crashes that have taken too many lives and shattered so many families across Michigan."
Steve Kiefer admits he has been a distracted driver and used to use his phone while driving. That changed when his 18-year-old son Mitchel, a Michigan State University freshman at the time, died in 2016 in an accident caused by a distracted driver on Interstate 96 that sent his new Chevrolet Malibu over the highway median and into oncoming traffic.
"This is probably the single biggest thing we've accomplished to get these laws passed in Michigan, our home state, Mitchel's home state, the state in which he was killed," Keifer said. "I've never done something that was so obvious, but so difficult to get done, but I'm just so pleased that we know we're saving lives. I know this summer Michigan will be safer than it was last summer, which makes us all feel really good."
The retired General Motors Co. executive started the Kiefer Foundation to advocate for an end to distracted driving and has helped pass legislation in 15 states to ban cellphone use while on the road.
Michigan's law comes after a similar policy was signed in January in Ohio, which has resulted in a 9% decrease in distracted driving, according to a study from Cambridge Mobile Telematics. Missouri is expected to institute a hands-free law later this month. Alabama ad Pennsylvania are close, as well. Up next for Keifer is Florida.
"We're not going to stop (until) we get all 50 states done," he said. "We're hoping that somewhere in the next year, maybe around 30 or 32 states, there'll be a tipping point where everybody will say, 'This is so obvious. Let's just all do it.'"
Kiefer recorded video and radio spots with the Office of Highway Safety Planning as a part of the education campaign to educate residents and travelers about the new law, which takes effect just before the July 4 holiday, known as the deadliest holiday for drivers.
The legislation, though, is just the beginning, Keifer said.
A behavioral change is needed to keep drivers safe from distracted driving, and he hopes one day it will be recognized as behavior similar to, or even worse than, drunk driving. The former president of GM International added that automakers have made efforts to offer drivers hands-free, voice-automated features to stay connected on the road, and their retailers have been a part of educating owners on using them.
"Some people often ask me, 'Couldn't the carmakers just make it impossible for a phone to work in a car?'" Keifer said. "I'm like, 'Yeah, and beer and spirits makers can just take alcohol out of the product.' It's analogous to me. The laws need to be there. People need to understand they need to be responsible when they drive."
Whitmer said the legislation in particular affects young drivers who make up 5.3% of driving population, but account for 8% of fatal crashes.
Michigan has experienced 322 traffic deaths so far in 2023, Whitmer noted, as Memorial Day marked the start of the 100 deadliest days on the road, according to AAA. The goal is zero traffic fatalities in the state by 2050.
"This new legislature has come in, they've taken a number of actions to keep people safer, including some of the gun safety policy changes," Whitmer said. "I'm glad to see the legislature moving swiftly on these, and I'm grateful that it's in a bipartisan fashion."
bnoble@detroitnews.com
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DUFFIELD, Va. (WJHL) – A fire at the Tempurpedic production facility in Duffield, Virginia is under investigation.
Crews responded to the fire Tuesday shortly before 9 p.m.
No damage was visible to the exterior of the facility, and a witness at the scene told News Channel 11 that crews responded quickly.
Scott County EMA Director Jeff Brickey told News Channel 11 that no injuries had been reported in the fire. Brickey said early Wednesday that an estimate of the damage was not available.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/mattress-factory-fire-under-investigation-in-duffield/ | 2023-06-07T16:06:09 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/mattress-factory-fire-under-investigation-in-duffield/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Search and rescue crews from several local agencies are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Johnson City man.
The JCPD reported Wesley Spurlock, 55, was reportedly last seen in the Winged Deer Park Disc Golf Course area on Monday around 10 a.m.
According to the release, Spurlock is considered at risk due to medical conditions.
Spurlock is described as:
- 6’0″ tall and weighs around 190 pounds
- White
- Last seen wearing a green shirt, camouflage pants and red boots
The Johnson City Fire Department, Johnson City Police Department, Washington County Emergency Management Agency and Washington County Sheriff’s Department are involved in search and rescue efforts for Spurlock, the release stated.
Anyone who sees Spurlock is asked to contact their local law enforcement agencies and be prepared to provide his current location and clothing description, the JCPD stated.
To send a confidential tip, text 423JCPD and the tip to 847411. Online tips can be submitted here and here. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/police-searching-for-missing-at-risk-johnson-city-man/ | 2023-06-07T16:06:10 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/police-searching-for-missing-at-risk-johnson-city-man/ |
The city has a big plan for its downtown area: an entertainment district.
On Tuesday morning, Downtown Greensboro Incorporated, a nonprofit development organization, unveiled various plans of economic revitalization, both new and ongoing. Projects ranged from already announced restorations of historic buildings like the Southern Railway depot to newer, large-scale developments such as the entertainment district and a potential multi-use arena.
The new destination street will be located on Battleground Avenue, which planners hope will host the Battleground Entertainment District. The announcement featured an illustration of a lively festival on the street and a glimpse of the series of special events and entertainment venues that will occupy space. In the description of the project, planners listed an area on the road "South of West Smith Street."
"Charlotte and Raleigh, they had their turn. It's our turn now," City Councilwoman Marikay Abuzuaiter said, gazing around the room.
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During the meeting, business owners, residents and taxpayers circled a gallery of poster-boards, each of which contained pictures and potential features of Greensboro's future downtown.
The Battleground Entertainment District appeared on a poster with the label "big moves," among other designs for a Southend and lower downtown gateway and the aforementioned multi-use arena. The poster also had a "still to come" designation, meaning that these new landmarks are likely years away.
The Southend and lower downtown gateway will appear in physical form as a locally designed and built gateway across South Elm Street with accompanying public art. Downtown Greensboro also included a plan for an intersection re-design that would slow vehicle traffic and facilitate crossing Gate City Boulevard.
The multi-use arena is looking to attract thousands of visitors to the Greensboro downtown area. It will potentially seat 3,000 to 5,000 people and include a "walkable, mixed-use environment" and a public outdoor space for gathering and dining.
Elsewhere, stakeholders of all shapes and sizes engaged in lively discussion about topics from parking, housing, traffic and new breweries. One slide announced plans for new autonomous shuttle connectors. Two prototype self-driving shuttles, designed by North Carolina A&T State University, will start driving downtown in September. Their 7-minute route will travel south from A&T.
Further information about Downtown Greensboro and new projects can be located on downtowngreensboro.org. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/downtown-greensboro-inc-announces-plans-for-battleground-entertainment-district/article_aee88184-047d-11ee-aab3-7f9a7c0fbb10.html | 2023-06-07T16:14:12 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/downtown-greensboro-inc-announces-plans-for-battleground-entertainment-district/article_aee88184-047d-11ee-aab3-7f9a7c0fbb10.html |
GREENSBORO — Shekita Hayes appealed to the Greensboro City Council to consider people like her — a working, single parent who owns a home — when considering a proposed property tax increase.
“Let me keep food on my table, because I can’t get government assistance,” Hayes told the council Tuesday night. “I have to do it myself — and I’m proud to be able to — but I need you all to understand a working person’s point of view. It’s not easy.”
Hayes was among a handful of people who spoke at the public hearing on the city’s $749.5 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-24.
Under the budget proposed by City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba, the property tax rate would increase by 4 cents, to 67.25 cents per $100 of property value. For a property assessed at $250,000, that would carry a $1,681.25 tax bill — an increase of $93.25 over the present tax rate.
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Water/sewer rates also would increase 8.5% under the budget proposal.
The proposed spending plan is an 8.8% increase over the current budget of $688 million and would include boosting employee pay.
“Everybody should get an increase,” Hayes said of the proposed employee pay increase, “but I can't get an increase and that hurts me in my pocket, in my home, in my church.”
Linda Lea asked the council to consider retirees who own their own homes and live on fixed incomes.
“We just had a big increase in our county tax and a big increase in our insurance,” Lea said.
“I understand that the police department and the fire department need an increase,” she said, “but we feel like this is not the time (for a tax increase).”
“With taxes increasing as quickly and as much as you are asking for, some citizens may have to give up their homes because they can't afford it,” Lea said.
But Jason Hicks said the city needs to impose a $20 minimum pay rate for its workers.
“Could each of you imagine having to provide for your families just on your city council salary? Likely not,” Hicks said.
Under Jaiyeoba’s proposed budget, the minimum wage for all city employees would increase to $17 an hour from $15.91.
Noting Jaiyeoba’s annual salary of $312,000, Hicks said “12% of that salary is more than what some of our city workers make.
“If you can fight for increases for the police department, you can fight for our city workers,” Hicks told council members.
Other speakers were concerned with how the city was spending its money.
Bill McNeil of the Solar Power Now Coalition was concerned that reorganization within the city could possibly diminish the city’s sustainability efforts.
“Every action matters, every organization, every city, county state needs to be on the task of pursuing how we're going to address climate crisis,” McNeil said.
City Councilwoman Marikay Abuzuaiter reassured McNeil that the city was not backing away from its commitment to its strategic energy plan.
“We are keeping an eye on what we can do in each department,” she said.
Drew Dix, a member of the professional stage actors union, urged the city to consider funding Triad Stage, which recently suspended operations because of a budget shortfall.
“The loss of an institution like a live professional theater would come at a great cost to us culturally and leave us at a tremendous disadvantage as a community,” Dix said.
And while he acknowledged the contribution of the Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, Dix asked the council to “explore every option available in order to support our local professional theatre that employs largely local artists and actors.”
The City Council is expected to vote on the final budget on June 20. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/greensboro-property-tax-increase-public-hearing-budget/article_1097431e-04df-11ee-b656-d7edea5a010a.html | 2023-06-07T16:14:18 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/greensboro-property-tax-increase-public-hearing-budget/article_1097431e-04df-11ee-b656-d7edea5a010a.html |
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2 hospitalized after Wednesday morning car crash resulted in car fire
Mateo Rosiles
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
The Lubbock Police Department responded to a car crash early Wednesday morning that resulted in the car catching fire and two people being rushed to the hospital.
According to LPD, officers responded at 5:58 a.m. to the 6000 block of Southeast Drive where a car was on fire due to a crash. Additional details about the crash or what led to it have not been released.
The two occupants of the car were transported to UMC via ambulance. It was not immediately known how extensive the injuries were as this is a developing story.
Follow lubbockonline.com for more on this story as additional information is made available by police. | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/two-hospitalized-after-early-wednesday-morning-car-crash-fire/70297044007/ | 2023-06-07T16:16:25 | 1 | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/two-hospitalized-after-early-wednesday-morning-car-crash-fire/70297044007/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida leaders are announcing a new campaign Wednesday aimed at helping homeless veterans.
The Central Florida Commission on Homelessness is holding a news conference at 2 p.m. on “No Veteran Left Behind,” a campaign to “rapidly re-house low-income veterans experiencing homelessness and help those at risk of homelessness.”
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, Seminole County Commissioner Bob Dallari and Osceola County Commissioner Cheryl Grieb are part of the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness and will be discussing the initiative.
Officials said efforts in the new campaign are possible due to increased funding for the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida from Veterans Affairs.
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“The VA is awarding the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida $6.7 million – double the previous grant – to address this issue. The funding will be used to increase the amount of services available and ensure that veterans and their families receive faster support to resolve their housing instability,” the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness said in a release.
News 6 will stream the news conference live at the top of this story.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Festivals and other events throughout Central Florida are celebrating Juneteenth, the official end of slavery in the U.S.
Despite the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation’s freeing of enslaved people, slavery persisted in slave-holding border states and rebel areas until federal troops took control of the regions.
Texas was the last state to welcome proclamation-enforcing federal troops — until June 19, 1865, when General Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the famous statement: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.”
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President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in 2021, officially marking June 19 as a federal holiday.
Here are some of the events happening this month. If you know of an event that isn’t listed here, send us an email at web@wkmg.com:
Juneteenth Arts and Cultural Festival
When: Saturday, Jun 10, at 10 a.m.
Where: Cocoa Riverfront Park
What: Live music, African dance, children’s activities and more.
City of Orlando’s 2nd annual Juneteenth Celebration
When: Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Clear Lake Park in Orlando
What: The event will feature live music and entertainment, a kid’s zone, vendor village and food trucks.
Juneteenth in Winter Park: Jazz & Jubilee A Night Under the Stars
When: Saturday, June 17, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Shady Park in Winter Park
What: A night of live music from some of the best jazz musicians in the area and performances from artists and dancers as well as food, retail and other vendors.
When: Saturday, June 17, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Kissimmee Lakefront Park
What: The Kissimmee Juneteenth Festival is a celebration of community, culture and unity that is perfect for the entire family. Juneteenth is an annual commemoration of the end to slavery in the United States and a community celebration of African American culture, including live music, delicious food and craft vendors.
Juneteenth Festival 2023 Mount Dora
When: Saturday, June 17, at 5 p.m.
Where: Cauley Lott Park
What: A family-friendly event to bring awareness to Juneteenth and its deeper meaning featuring live entertainment, food and family activities. Vendors offering handmade crafts and art. Food vendors offering food of all types.
The Central Florida Juneteenth Celebration
When: Saturday, June 17, from 12 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Where: Lake Lily Park in Maitland
What: Celebrate the end of slavery in the United States with us in a fun and engaging atmosphere. This event promises to be a memorable occasion filled with music, food and cultural performances.
Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration
When: Saturday, June 17, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Waterfront Park in Clermont
What: A cultural and educational celebration of freedom with art, music and authentic cuisine.
When: Sunday, June 18, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Shanetell’s Just Until Restaurant & Lounge in Sanford
What: This event features motivational speakers, a DJ, entertainment, a variety of vendors and food trucks.
Juneteenth: Resource & Cultural Arts Festival
When: Monday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Bill Breeze Park in Ocoee
What: Over 20 community resource booths will be available as well as live performances.
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PORT ORANGE, Fla. – Two kittens turned up dead after being thrown out of a moving vehicle Friday in Volusia County, according to an incident report filed with the Port Orange Police Department.
Around noon in the 1500 block of Dunlawton Avenue, the reporting party claims they witnessed the animals being tossed from the front passenger side window of a vehicle that has not yet been described publicly, according to the since-redacted report.
The reporting party had been traveling westbound, immediately stopping their vehicle in an attempt to prevent the kittens from being struck by oncoming traffic, police said. One of the kittens was struck by a vehicle and a different motorist stopped and retrieved the other kitten, the report states.
Before calling police, the reporting party picked up the struck kitten’s lifeless body and placed it elsewhere, according to the department.
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Police described the reporting party as being visibly shaken while they expressed frustration over what they saw.
An officer was later notified that an unknown male had dropped off the second kitten at a nearby veterinary clinic, adding it was dead upon arrival. Both kittens have since been taken to Halifax Humane Society.
The case is still open pending leads, police said.
News 6 has reached out to learn more.
Note: Due to the information provided, this map depicts the general area of this reported incident and not necessarily its exact location.
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Busy weekend in Bloomington: Strawberry Shortcake Fest, Granfalloon, Handmade Market
And ode to the second weekend of June: You usher in summer with so much to do, filling our stages with musical crews. We salivate for strawberries and enter the surreal, as our town celebrates Vonnegut (he was the real deal.) We savor finds from Monroe County's biggest garage sale of all time, and sashay into our new library; its facility is sublime.
Hot dogs, strawberries, ice cream: It's the Strawberry Shortcake Festival
Satisfy your sweet tooth Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Switchyard Park Pavilion by attending Bloomington's Strawberry Shortcake Festival benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington.
Individual servings are $7. Make it lunch by purchasing a hot dog, chips and a drink for $5. Take in some live music from Matixando, an original Latin fusion band, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cash or credit accepted.
Peoples Park concert Thursday
After you've stuffed your face with strawberries and ice cream Thursday, head over to Peoples Park from 4:30-6 p.m. to catch nomás performing unique Spanish/English covers as part of the Peoples Park concert series.
Get your Friday vibe on with SoundR LampN
On Friday, stuff your face some more at Food Truck Fridays while you get your party town rock'n'roll fix from SoundR LampN, performing as part of the Happy Hours on the Lawn at Switchyard Park from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This quirky local band recorded an album at the Orbit Room on New Year's Eve. Check it out on Spotify. Free.
All the best secondhand stuff: MCHC garage sale
If you're a Monroe County History Center member, you get dibs on the best stuff at the 42nd annual garage sale. Members and Cook employees could shop the sale at 4015 Profile Parkway on Wednesday. Everyone else can see what's left 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday or from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday. The best deals (and slimmest pickings) are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday.
All items are donated from the public and proceeds of the annual garage sale support the preservation of the collections, programs, and exhibits of the Monroe County History Center.
See it for yourself: Southwest branch open house
You enjoyed the sneak peek the H-T gave you into the new southwest branch of the Monroe County Public Library, but you probably want to see it for yourself. That day is almost here. Check out the grand opening from 2-7 p.m. Friday at 890 W. Gordon Pike. There will be a ribbon cutting, food, special events, performances and a chance to check out all the new spaces. All ages. Learn more at mcpl.info/southwest.
Get ready:A treehouse with 'lightsaber' fixtures: Peek inside the new library branch
OMG! It's Granfalloon and the Bloomington Handmade Market
Before things get real weird for the main Granfalloon concert, pick up something utterly unique by visiting the Bloomington Handmade Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on Kirkwood Avenue. There will be more than 100 artists, makers and crafters and food trucks, including Chocolate Moose.
Stick around for the free Arrested Development and Flaming Lips concert at 5 p.m. on Kirkwood.
More:Get weird for free at Granfalloon this year with headliner The Flaming Lips
Learn to compost Saturday
If you were sad to learn Earthkeepers decided to close its commercial composting operation, you might want to attend the free home composting workshop from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the South Walnut Street Recycling Center administration building, 3400 S. Walnut St. Register by emailing Elisa at epokral@mcswmd.org or call 812-349-2866.
Closed:Monroe County's sole commercial composter, EarthKeepers, shuts down
Can't stand all the fun in town? Head somewhere sleepy
Artist Monique Cagle is opening Sleepy Cat Studio to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The studio, created from an old grain bin on Cagle’s property, is a wonderland of artwork, both inside and out, and worth a visit on its own.
Cagle has invited four other local artists to join in welcoming summer and bringing new artwork to Brown County. Cagle's work includes handcrafted fabric animals, jewelry, paintings and more. The other artists include Amy Greely offering nature-inspired jewelry, Rosey Bolte's hand-painted gourds, Dixie Ferrer's mixed media paintings and other artwork and Michelle Heather Pollock's stitched paper bookmarks and forest-inspired art.
Sleepy Cat Studio is located at 4687 Yellowwood Road, just outside Nashville, Indiana. Follow signs for parking. Free. For more information and a map, visit the Facebook event page https://facebook.com/events/s/open-house/229117519816372/?mibextid=Gg3lNB
Giant Hungry, Hungry Hippos? Yes, please
The Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave., knows what kids want: Giant games. Drop in to play giant versions of chess, Jenga, Hungry, Hungry Hippos or Tic-Tac-Toe from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday. For ages 5 to 12.
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Meet the recipients of this year's Duke Kimbrell Civic Achievement Award
The Gaston County Jaycees will host the 73rd Distinguished Services Awards this week.
In addition to honoring emergency personnel, a Gaston County teacher and student, and five people under 40 leaders, the Duke Kimbrell Civic Achievement Award will be awarded to one man and one woman.
Designed to honor "a lifetime of service to the community marked by business excellence, high moral standards, and a commitment to social justice," the Kimbrell Award is named in memory of the late W. Duke Kimbrell, who died in October of 2014 at age 89.
The year’s recipients are Ernest Sumner and Natalie Tindol.
Sumner, a Gastonia native, is a dedicated community leader with an extensive background in various industries including Central Yarn and Dyeing, United Merchants and A.B. Carter. For the past 13 years, he has served as the president of the Gaston Community Foundation, actively involved in organizations such as the United Way of Gaston County, Gaston County Arts Council, Schiele Museum, and more. Ernest is also recognized for his service as a deacon and elder at First Presbyterian Church.
Tindol has been in Gaston County since 1974. After graduating from Ashbrook in 1983 and UNC-Chapel Hill in 1987, she moved back to Gastonia before pursuing her dream of becoming a cruise director. Instead of cruising the seas, she developed a newfound love for Gastonia and the transportation industry and began her career at Earl Tindol Ford. She became the general manager in 1995 and purchased the Ford store when her dad retired in 2002. She added Subaru in 2008 and ROUSH performance in 2014. She helps with the youth group at First Methodist in Gastonia and teaches group fitness at the Gaston County Family YMCA.
The award’s namesake, Kimbrell, rose to become chairman of the board of Parkdale Mills and was known as one of the most influential textile leaders in the world.
Throughout his life he was devoted to helping others and was a leader with the United Way, Gaston Day School, the Boy Scouts, the Schiele Museum, Stowe Botanical Gardens, Covenant Village, and the Community Foundation. | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/meet-the-recipients-of-this-years-duke-kimbrell-civic-award/70290471007/ | 2023-06-07T16:26:26 | 0 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/meet-the-recipients-of-this-years-duke-kimbrell-civic-award/70290471007/ |
New business moves into historic Belmont property
Allen Tate Companies has opened its new Belmont office.
The new office is located at 100 S. Main St., across from Stowe Park in the heart of historic Belmont. The office is home to The Simpson Group, an award-winning Allen Tate real estate team, led by Broker-in-Charge Chad Simpson.
The team also includes agents Jenn Simpson, Charmaine Price and Melissa Verner, and office manager Carina Wilson. The office serves buyers and sellers in Gaston, York, Mecklenburg, and Lincoln counties and the surrounding areas.
“We look forward to helping clients find their happy place in Belmont and the surrounding areas,” Simpson said.
The two-story building dates back more than 100 years and has been home to several cafes, a tailor shop and cleaners, and a coffee shop owned by Jack Rhyne, a former mayor of Belmont. The well-appointed first floor features a gathering space with private offices and an open workspace on the second floor. Mortgage and insurance representatives are available to assist clients.
“We couldn't be more excited to bring The Simpson Group to beautiful, historic downtown Belmont,” said Chad Simpson. “We wanted to give our clients and staff a warm inviting place to operate, and I’m very proud that we have accomplished that, preserving the charm and integrity of this amazing space and updating it in a way that makes it feel modern.”
The office will hold a drop-in open house event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. To contact an agent in the Allen Tate Belmont office, call 704-825-1486. | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/new-business-moves-into-historic-belmont-property/70293181007/ | 2023-06-07T16:26:42 | 0 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/new-business-moves-into-historic-belmont-property/70293181007/ |
A 28-year-old Lincoln man was stabbed twice in an apparently random attack near the city's airport Tuesday evening, according to police, who have not made an arrest or identified any suspects in the stabbing.
The man called police to the area near Northwest 12th and West Bond streets at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday and reported he had been stabbed in the chest and left arm by an unknown man, Lincoln Police Capt. Todd Kocian said.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews took the 28-year-old to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Rescue crews indicated over emergency scanner traffic Tuesday that the man's injuries were life-threatening.
What led up the stabbing — and who might have carried out the attack — remains unclear to investigators, Kocian said.
"We haven't been able to really conduct an in-detail interview with (the 28-year-old) because he was kind of taken away pretty quickly," the police captain said.
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He said it's unclear if the assailant left the area on foot or in a car. Police did not find a knife at the scene.
Kocian asked anyone with information on the stabbing to contact police at 402-441-6000 or CrimeStoppers at 402-475-3600 if they wish to remain anonymous.
An investigation in the attack is ongoing.
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Fourteen-year-old Bryan Post sits inside of a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro while surrounded by family members on Tuesday at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals' Lincoln Campus in Lincoln. Post, who's recovering from a spinal cord injury, had been working on pit crews and spending nights and weekends in the grandstands before his injury.
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Patients from the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital peruse the various race cars during an event to learn more about the cars after members of the racing community came together to support 14-year-old Bryan Post, who is recovering from a spinal cord injury.
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Wes Robers and Alison Griffith (from left) check out the various race cars on display on Tuesday at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals' Lincoln Campus.
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The interior of one of the dozens of race cars on display Tuesday at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals' Lincoln Campus shows off some personal flair.
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Jocelynn Recker (5, left) and her brother Brayden, 6, sit inside one of the dozens of race cars on display Tuesday at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals' Lincoln Campus.
The roar of race cars is something Bryan Post has grown accustomed to hearing every June.
Although the 14-year-old is a few years out from getting his driver's license, he’s spent much of the past few summers working with pit crews and watching from the grandstands.
While a spinal cord injury unfortunately took that off the table for Post this year, a joint effort by the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital staff and Nebraska racing community brought the thrill of the race to him and other patients Tuesday afternoon, as racers from across the state brought out their vehicles, from battle-scarred stock cars to gleaming vintage autos.
Although the Post family was not available for comment, many other patients, families and friends came out to marvel at the cars under the sweltering June sun.
Despite only learning about the show a few hours before it began, Robby Juarez, an adult patient at Madonna recovering from a leg amputation and an avowed NASCAR fan, said he was immediately thrilled.
“Just getting up close to (the cars) and seeing inside of them, it’s pretty neat,” he said.
The cars weren’t the only spectacle on Tuesday afternoon. Although many of the drivers who came out were grizzled veterans of the scene, one driver stood out from the rest.
Cade Richards, an 18-year-old incoming freshman at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been racing since he was 4 years old and confined to go-karts. He said it was an easy decision to drop by with his father after hearing about the meet-up on Facebook.
“We’re taking a little bit of our time, a little bit of our day and hopefully making somebody else’s day or week,” Richards said. “So it’s not that big of a deal to bring a car out here and help somebody else out.”
Richards' father, Matt, said his son’s presence was all the more inspiring to younger patients because of his youth.
“It’s kind of hard sometimes to relate to an old guy or something like that,” he said, recalling a memory of about 100 children swarming his son at the end of a race he won in Kansas.
Beyond the excitement of the car display, the event is part of a broader initiative by the hospital. Madonna pediatric program manager Jeff Stec said events like the car show allow patients to get out of their rooms and practice navigating some of the basics of everyday life that they will face once sent home.
“The heat, figuring out sunscreen, figuring out all the water and the accommodations," Stec said. “Giving people and families the opportunity to kind of practice all that stuff and figure that out is what we like this stuff for.”
Juarez, the adult patient, said Tuesday’s car show served as a reminder to appreciate the present, especially as he looks toward his discharge from the facility and his life afterward.
“Enjoy every day you have, no matter what is in front of you,” Juarez said. “Just enjoy it.”
Fourteen-year-old Bryan Post sits inside of a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro while surrounded by family members on Tuesday at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals' Lincoln Campus in Lincoln. Post, who's recovering from a spinal cord injury, had been working on pit crews and spending nights and weekends in the grandstands before his injury.
Patients from the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital peruse the various race cars during an event to learn more about the cars after members of the racing community came together to support 14-year-old Bryan Post, who is recovering from a spinal cord injury.
Jocelynn Recker (5, left) and her brother Brayden, 6, sit inside one of the dozens of race cars on display Tuesday at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals' Lincoln Campus. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/racecars-madonna-rehabilitation-auto-racing-fan-lincoln/article_21d1703e-04a6-11ee-b24a-a352271cda55.html | 2023-06-07T16:30:12 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/racecars-madonna-rehabilitation-auto-racing-fan-lincoln/article_21d1703e-04a6-11ee-b24a-a352271cda55.html |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — At least three central Pennsylvania counties have enacted temporary bans on open burning, and municipalities and townships in neighboring counties are enacting bans of their own due to dry weather conditions and the inherent risk of wildfires.
Open burning is defined as "the ignition and subsequent burning of any combustible material (garbage, litter, paper, grass, leaves, twigs, vegetative material associated with land clearing or any other debris) out-of-doors, either in a burn barrel (screened or unscreened) or on the ground," the commissioners' announcement said.
The use of propane or gas stoves, charcoal grills or tobacco in any form is not covered by the ban, the commissioners said.
Campfires set in fire rings at designated campsites in state or federal parks or campgrounds licensed by the Department of Environmental Protection are also allowed under the ban, according to the commissioners.
The ban will be enforced by any sworn law enforcement agent, including State Police, in the affected counties.
Anyone who violates the ban could be subject to a fine of $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second offense and $300 for a third or any subsequent offenses.
Here are some of the counties, townships and municipalities in central Pa. that have enacted temporary burn bans.
Cumberland County
Shippensburg Borough
Due to recent dry conditions and with increase of a potential fire, The Shippensburg Borough is asking residents to not to have open fires. The Borough Fire Chief is not going to issue any burn permits until conditions improve.
The use of recreational fires is prohibited until conditions improve. Outdoor cooking on a grill or other covered device is acceptable.
Franklin County
Southampton Township
Southampton Township supervisors announced a temporary burn ban on Wednesday, effective immediately. Officials are concerned about the risk of fire spreading because of the extended dry conditions.
Residents of the township are barred from any type of open burning. Outdoor cooking on a grill or other covered device is allowed.
The burn ban will be in effect until further notice, officials said.
Lancaster County
The county's Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to enact the first county-wide burn ban since 2012.
The 30-day ban goes into effect at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 9, the commissioners said.
First-time offenders will receive a warning and be forced to extinguish the fire. Subsequent offenses could result in fines, authorities said.
Lebanon County
The county's Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to enact a 30-day burn ban, effective at noon on June 8.
York County
The York County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to enact a 30-day ban, which went into effect immediately.
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Turtle Beach repair project advances; some beach access points to be closed
Sarasota County is making progress on its Turtle Beach repair project and expects to finish it by the end of the month.
As of Saturday, June 3, about 67,200 of an expected 92,000 cubic yards of sand had been placed along South Siesta Key’s beaches.
The project, which began in late April, is meant to repair damage from Hurricane Hermine in 2016. Dump trucks are moving sand from a mine elsewhere in the state to Turtle Beach Park. They deposit the sand in a large pile, and off-road trucks shift the sand to different parts of the beach.
Curtis Smith, the project manager, said the workers are done placing sand on the northern beach. This week, the team is working its way southward along the beach, adding sand as it goes.
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As they travel southward, southern beach access points will be closed in approximately 500-foot sections, a Sarasota County spokesperson said. The northern section of the beach is open to the public.
Mote Marine Laboratory and Sarasota Audubon Society are doing daily sea turtle and shorebird monitoring at the project site, according to the county. Next week, the contractors plan to rake the northern part of the beach, so it will be soft enough for turtles to dig their nests. Smith said, though, that at last report, 20 turtle nests have been marked in that area, which indicates that the beach is already suitable for nesting.
Smith said there have been some instances of the sand-delivery trucks arriving at Turtle Beach Park very early in the morning and in numbers that overflow the staging area for the project. He said that this isn’t an approved activity, as the contractor is only allowed to work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and they aren’t supposed to stage outside of the approved area. The county directed the contractor on Monday to correct this issue going forward.
On Tuesday, no trucks were outside the staging area at 6:30 a.m., Smith said. He added that the county continues to monitor the issue daily and will enforce the requirements of its contract with the construction company. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/06/07/sarasota-county-to-finish-replenishing-turtle-beach-by-end-of-june/70293081007/ | 2023-06-07T16:35:11 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/06/07/sarasota-county-to-finish-replenishing-turtle-beach-by-end-of-june/70293081007/ |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Animal Care Services was notified Monday that a 58-year-old woman who was attacked by a pit bull in her backyard died following that encounter.
Rita Vasquez picked up the dog from her daughter Wednesday and went back to her home in the 6500 block of Lyons Street to dog-sit for the day, animal care services program manager Joel Skidmore said in a statement to 3NEWS Tuesday.
The black-and-white pit-bull mix bit Vasquez, and police and an ambulance responded to the home at 11:54 a.m.
"Sadly, the injuries the woman sustained were categorized as severe. The dog in question was still in the backyard, animal care officers impounded that dog and brought it back to Animal Care Services for quarantine," he said.
The 58-year-old woman was taken to a local hospital, with severe injuries, Skidmore said, where she later died.
The Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office said Tuesday that the doctor performing Vasquez's autopsy is still reviewing her medical records, so an exact cause of death has not yet been determined, but that the dog bite she sustained was a contributing factor.
Vasquez's daughter surrendered the dog to Animal Care Services, Skidmore said, and it was euthanized.
"She surrendered the dog, she surrendered her rights, Animal Care Services humanly euthanized the dog the same day that happened. The dog was submitted for testing, came back negative," he said.
Skidmore said this type of incident that results in a person's death is extremely rare in our area.
He told 3NEWS this particular dog had no sort of reported violent history.
"This has not happened to Corpus Christi in my career since I've been here with the city," he said.
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LEON VALLEY, Texas — A new ordinance will ban many aspects of homelessness in Leon Valley.
The amendment to the city’s code, under Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances, was first brought before the Leon Valley City Council on May 16.
The proposal came in response to a growing number of complaints from residents and business owners about homeless encampments, according to Leon Valley officials.
“There is no way that Leon Valley can handle this by ourselves," said Melinda Moritz, the Public Works Director. "We don’t have the room, we are not going to go buy a hotel, we don’t have mental health workers, we don’t have a hospital. We have nothing.”
The city council took up the issue again on June 6.
At the meeting, Moritz said many of the laws already exist under state and local codes. Disorderly conduct and living in a camper are two examples of current violations, she said.
However, Council Member Josh Stevens argued the language is too broad.
“Who is to say what 'harassing' is and is not?" asked Stevens. "What if I have a sign that says something that somebody doesn’t like? Why is it necessary? It just seems like it's ripe for abuse.”
Landowner, Brian Netfield, also voiced concerns at the meeting.
"Are police officers now able to enter my property?" asked Netfield. "Cross my fence and ask somebody on my property whether they have written or expressed permission [to be there]? That’s a Fourth Amendment violation.”
Council members agreed to remove the section prohibiting people from camping, lodging or sleeping on private property without first obtaining permission from the owner.
Supporters said the law will be a 'housing first' approach. People experiencing homelessness will be offered resources outside of Leon Valley, through nonprofit partnerships, before they are asked to leave.
"A lot of cities that have a hands-off approach are reversing their policies," said Council Member Will Bradshaw. "A Portland commissioner that won a re-election had a good quote; 'Taking a hands-off approach to homelessness is not compassionate or progressive, it's dangerous and inhumane.' So, I think this is the right thing to trying to help people as well as protecting the community."
The following code amendment was passed by the Leon Valley City Council:
- It’s illegal to camp, lodge, or sleep in any public park, recreational space, public median, street, drainageway or city right-of-way.
- A person cannot stand in a traffic median unless they are crossing the street.
- It’s illegal to leave unattended tents, chairs or personal belongings in public parks and spaces, except during 4th of July celebrations.
- It’s illegal to sit and sleep in a vehicle parked on a street for longer than 24 hours. A person cannot sleep on a city highway for more than 2 hours.
- No person can stand or sit in a crosswalk, sidewalk, public street, highway, public park, or other property opened to the public in any manner that obstructs public passage.
- A person may not molest or harass anyone on private or public property. This does not apply to peaceful protests and freedom of expression.
- It’s illegal to be on Leon Valley City parks and trails between sunrise and sunset, unless authorized by a permit.
MORE STORIES FROM HANNAH TIEDE | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/leon-valley-passes-controversial-ordinance-addressing-homelessness-homeless-vagrant-san-antonio-texas/273-c2263e7d-01ae-47bf-920a-4dfb63bacef1 | 2023-06-07T16:38:13 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/leon-valley-passes-controversial-ordinance-addressing-homelessness-homeless-vagrant-san-antonio-texas/273-c2263e7d-01ae-47bf-920a-4dfb63bacef1 |
Bellowing Shekinah Glory Ministry’s “Praise Is What I Do” early Sunday morning, congregants of the St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church in Overtown reaffirmed a commitment to remain hopeful in the face of adversity.
“I vow to praise you, through the good and the bad,” the churchgoers cried out with arms stretched toward heaven, pleading with their maker for a miracle amid a looming foreclosure sale slated to happen in less than two weeks.
The bad in this case is a balloon mortgage that lists several facilities on church property as collateral. And with the church behind in payments for the $1.6 million loan, executed by former St. John MBC pastor James Adams and authorized by former board members, it stands to lose those facilities come June 20 – the scheduled date of the foreclosure sale.
“At the pastor’s, the prior pastor’s, separation, there has just been a constant uncovering of new obligations, new debts, new threats to the church,” Marva Wiley, the church’s attorney, told WPLG Local 10 News Miami. “Our focus is trying to keep the doors open.”
Now leaders are making haste to raise funds to pay off the mortgage. As of Monday, only $12,648 had been received through a GoFundMe page.
Parts of the church that could be lost in the foreclosure include the gated parking lot, a fellowship hall that contains a kitchen, a building where St. John MBC’s conference rooms and offices are located, and two other two-story buildings parallel to the sanctuary.
“We own four pieces of property,” explained Cecily Robinson-Duffie, St. John MBC board member and deaconess. “The sanctuary is the original structure. The first piece of property is that building. So the part that’s in foreclosure is everything but that.”
The sale could not have come at a worse time, as the church is awaiting critical renovations to its 115-year-old historic building following a 40-year recertification inspection completed last week. While the sanctuary undergoes those updates, church services and meetings are being held in the fellowship hall, according to Darryl Spence, St. John MBC board of directors chair.
“We can’t worship because we need this building to worship [and] we can’t get in or out without the parking space,” Robinson-Duffie told The Miami Times. “And people won’t get the handicapped access to the elevator if we lose all of this in the foreclosure. We also use that area for funerals, to bring in the casket. These are all of the things that will be impacted.”
Spence disclosed that the church raised nearly $300,000 in the 1980s to add the elevator to the original structure and to make the sanctuary more accessible to congregants with walking disabilities.
Racing against the clock
Immediately following St. John MBC’s service last Sunday, an emergency meeting was held, presumably to discuss the issue at hand.
“We are trying to refinance the loan,” said Robinson-Duffie, detailing efforts to save the church. “We also have fundraising efforts with community partners and philanthropists within the church, and we’re talking with governmental officials for how they might be able to assist us.”
She says the church had tried reaching out to unnamed government leaders before, to no avail. Desperate to get the word out there about the foreclosure, the church turned to WPLG, which first reported the story.
“We wanted to get the information out, not only to government officials but to philanthropists and people who might be able to help us with fundraising,” Robinson-noted. “As well as to make other churches and other members of our community know about these types of dangerous loans, which exist in our community.”
The church’s current board members, including Robinson-Duffie and Spence, attest that board members only recently found out about the balloon mortgage.
“I was not aware of the mortgage at the time it was taken and most of the church was not aware of the mortgage,” Robinson-Duffie said. “By the time the church congregation became aware of it, it had been several years later and it was already behind.
“The loan that existed was a $1.6 million balloon mortgage, which was a two-year loan with interest. And so even though the church has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward it, possibly over a million dollars because it’s been five years since the loan was taken out, we now owe 50% more than was borrowed.”
According to its board members, St. John MBC currently owes $2.4 million. The church reportedly began making payments but fell behind during the COVID-19 pandemic when its day care program, a major source of revenue for the past five decades, was forced to close.
“The total ask is $3 million so that we would not only be able to pay off this mortgage, which is $2.4 million, but also to be able to finish the renovation of our sanctuary,” said Robinson-Duffie regarding the church’s fundraising goals. “We are working closely with a lender who seems like they may be able to see this deal through.
“It’s not easy for a church to get a loan because they don’t have the typical financials that a regular business may have so there are only certain legitimate lenders who deal with churches. We are working with one that’s been very kind and helping us gather the information we need. We’re still working on our legal remedies, we have our lawyers working on that.”
St. John’s impact
Since its inception in 1906, St. John MBC has seen many good days, receiving recognition for its Baptist Training Union and being selected four separate times as the site of the National Baptist Convention. It is the second-oldest Black congregation in Miami and was home to the South’s largest Black church choir in 1960.
For decades, the church – which was designed by Black architectural firm McKissack and McKissack and is on the nation’s Register of Historic Places – has served as a sanctuary for those looking for a faith community, prayer or mental health support. In addition to helping clothe, feed and house those in need, St. John MBC has also advocated for economic revitalization of the Overtown neighborhood through its three-decades-plus Community Development Corporation.
“We had a food bank for the last 25 to 30 years through Feeding South Florida, even before it became that,” said Spence. “We’ve been involved in the community for many, many years, holding clothing drives and lots of other events.”
When food distribution drives became critical for families hit hard by the economic impacts of the pandemic, Spence said the church stood in the gap to feed about 200 families each week, and even advocated for cans with pull tab lids for homeless individuals who can’t access can openers as well as more dietary friendly food options.
“We have educated generations of children, generations of families who came through the day care here,” said Robinson-Duffie. “With us being in Overtown, there are a lot of families, unfortunately, impacted by gun violence, and so our sanctuary has been utilized for funerals when other churches may have turned away people because they could not afford to pay for the funeral. We just let them have it here, free of charge.”
“The impact St. John has had on this community is phenomenal,” said churchgoer Bernard, who did not provide his last name.
Over the course of his life, Bernard’s family has turned to the church for day care services, vacation bible school and for help during COVID.
“This is a faith-based institution that needs to stay up and running as a whole,” he said. “I received a tent during the hurricane and when COVID hit. St. John was actually feeding people that did not stay in the community. We need to come out and help save this institution in our community because they do give back.”
Holding on to hope
“There’s nobody in this neighborhood that doesn’t know St. John,” said Robinson-Duffie. “Either they went to our day care, their grandmother was a member, their cousin had a funeral here, or they have come to our food bank. Doing church in the inner city is very special because we do have neighbors who are homeless, neighbors who are suffering from mental illness, and the church is a place of sanctuary for people to walk in.”
If the foreclosure sale is finalized, St. John MBC would only operate in the sanctuary and as a result, be restricted from executing the community services it once provided.
Its leaders say that although the future may look grim, they will rely on faith and prayer – in addition to ongoing fundraising, financing and legal efforts – to save the church.
“St. John has been in existence for 117 years. We are a very affluent church. That has been our history,” Robinson-Duffie, who is a practicing attorney, concluded. “That’s why we own all these properties. But a bad circumstance can happen to anybody. Something like this happens when people are not fully aware of what they’re doing [and] when they’re not fully understanding documents.” | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/st-john-members-pray-for-a-miracle-as-foreclosure-looms-over-overtown-church/article_61352786-0517-11ee-aaf3-1ffcb157099d.html | 2023-06-07T16:39:58 | 1 | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/st-john-members-pray-for-a-miracle-as-foreclosure-looms-over-overtown-church/article_61352786-0517-11ee-aaf3-1ffcb157099d.html |
A smoky haze that hung over New York City much of the day Tuesday thickened in the late afternoon, obscuring views of New Jersey across the Hudson River and making the setting sun look like a reddish orb.
Hazy skies returned Wednesday, and are expected to stick around through the rest of the week — until winds change over the weekend, pushing the smoke elsewhere.
The images from the city are almost Mars-like at times, especially in the evening. Take a live look from New York City to see the orange glow that so many have been talking about, and check out more cameras and a map of the smoke below.
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What to Know
- The New York City area has been smothered in a cloud of thick smoke due to wildfires in the eastern Canadian provinces of Quebec and Nova Scotia over the past few days.
- On Tuesday, the city made recommendations out of precaution to protect New Yorkers, including limiting outdoor activities and staying inside when possible. Additionally, the city also recommends wearing a high-quality mask.
- The health effects of wildfire smoke are far and wide, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
The New York City area has been smothered in a cloud of thick smoke due to wildfires in the eastern Canadian provinces of Quebec and Nova Scotia over the past few days ---and it is not any better Wednesday.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation extended its citywide air quality health advisory through midnight Wednesday, and those who have underlying health conditions are advised to avoid outdoor activity as much as possible. Long Island and the Hudson Valley are under the air quality advisory as well.
With the air quality being so dismal, who is most at risk healthwise when it comes to wildfire smoke?
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, wildfire smoke is a mix of gases and fine particles from burning trees and plants, buildings, and other material.
The health effects of wildfire smoke are far and wide, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. They can range from eye and respiratory irritation to more serious conditions, including reduced lung function. Exposure can also exacerbate asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and heart failure, prompting premature death, according to both the EPA and CDC.
The CDC notes that breathing in smoke can impact people right away and can cause:
- Coughing
- Trouble breathing
- Wheezing
- Asthma attacks
- Stinging eyes
- Scratchy throat
- Runny nose
- Irritated sinuses
- Headaches
- Tiredness
- Chest pain
- Fast heartbeat
Children, pregnant women, and the elderly are most vulnerable to smoke exposure. Responders are also most at risk, according to the CDC.
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On Tuesday, the city made recommendations out of precaution to protect New Yorkers, including limiting outdoor activities and staying inside when possible. Additionally, the city also recommends wearing a high-quality mask.
"Currently, we are taking precautions out of an abundance of caution to protect New Yorkers’ health until we are able to get a better sense of future air quality reports. We recommend all New Yorkers limit outdoor activity to the greatest extent possible. Those with preexisting respiratory problems, like heart or breathing problems, as well as children and older adults may be especially sensitive and should stay indoors at this time," the city said. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/what-are-the-health-risks-of-wildfire-smoke-heres-who-is-most-at-risk/4402008/ | 2023-06-07T16:42:38 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/what-are-the-health-risks-of-wildfire-smoke-heres-who-is-most-at-risk/4402008/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis officials announced the temporary closure of part of Monument Circle and plans to redevelop Georgia Street.
It is part of what the city calls its South Downtown Connectivity Vision Plan.
Beginning July 8, the southwest part of Monument Circle will be closed and turned into a mini park area. It will feature daily public art, live music, food and beverage, and community programming.
"Great cities are often defined by welcoming, safe public spaces and with the help of collaborative partnerships and supportive stakeholders, residents and visitors alike will be able to experience Monument Circle, our city’s most iconic public space, as they never have before,” said Taylor Schaffer, President & CEO of Downtown Indy, Inc.
Georgia Street will be redeveloped into a pedestrian-friendly space meant to connect the downtown's tourism, sports and businesses.
The first phase of the project will focus on the west end as a "front door" to the Convention Center and Hilton Signia Hotel. The design phase is still in the works and there is no date set at this point for work to begin.
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of downtown. As we grow our skyline, at the ground level we’re creating safer streets and more vibrant public spaces," said Mayor Joe Hogsett.
Renderings of Monument Circle mini park and Georgia Street redevelopment | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-leaders-announce-temporary-closure-monument-circle-georgia-street-redevelopment-indiana/531-a11c737b-4ad3-41a9-ba59-60788c8a4104 | 2023-06-07T16:48:10 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-leaders-announce-temporary-closure-monument-circle-georgia-street-redevelopment-indiana/531-a11c737b-4ad3-41a9-ba59-60788c8a4104 |
INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Pride, Inc. is celebrating Pride Month with a parade and festival on Saturday, June 10. Here's what you need to know ahead of the festivities:
Indy Pride Parade
The 2023 Indy Pride Parade presented by Delta Faucet will begin at 10 a.m. and finish around noon Saturday.
The grand marshal title will be shared between David Hochoy and Parents of Transgender Youth.
The free parade will begin at the intersection of North College Avenue and East Saint Clair Street, where it will head southwest down Mass Ave. Once the parade reaches North Delaware Street, it will head north two blocks, where it will reach the finish at North Delaware and East Michigan streets.
There will be two accessible viewing areas near the start and finish.
For the visual map and upcoming parade lineup, click here.
Indy Pride Festival
During the parade, the Indy Pride Festival is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and run until 11 p.m.
General Admission tickets for the event are available for all ages at $10 per ticket, along with a service fee. There will also be different types of tickets, including group discounts and VIP experiences.
To buy your tickets or for more info, click here.
Admission into the festival will include access to hydration stations, the official merch store and multiple different entertainment venues.
For your detailed map of the festival, click here.
Entertainment lineup
Over 50 live artists will perform at three different stages during the entire festival.
Headliners at the 1-800-Quit-Now Main Stage include Saucy Santana, Deborah Cox, Maude Latour, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Jorgeous and Morgan McMichaels.
For your detailed lineup of the performers, click here.
2023 Indy Pride Festival entertainment lineup
New guidelines
To ensure the safety of all attendees, staff and volunteers at the festival, Indy Pride, Inc. is enforcing a new clear bag policy.
The new rule will require participants to adhere to requirements such as bag inspections and bag size restrictions.
For a full list of updated policy guidelines, click here. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/lgbtq/indy-pride-parade-festival-info-june-10-2023/531-b62b781d-e920-443e-b0d0-2893e217cd54 | 2023-06-07T16:48:11 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/lgbtq/indy-pride-parade-festival-info-june-10-2023/531-b62b781d-e920-443e-b0d0-2893e217cd54 |
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Summer is here, and CBS 42 wants to make sure everyone traveling is safe while enjoying their summer fun.
ADTRAV Travel Management President, Roger Hale, spoke with CBS 42 discussing summer travel for families.
“Travel is definitely back,” Hale said. and that there are many options for families to visit either in Europe or in the states.
Hales gave advice on destinations, means of travel and deals to look for. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/cbs-42-summer-series-summer-vacation-options/ | 2023-06-07T16:53:42 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/cbs-42-summer-series-summer-vacation-options/ |
Years ago, when my now-grown daughter Justine was a toddler, we visited a U-pick farm where she plucked plump, ripe strawberries from a field of sprawling plants. Some made it into the basket on that sunny June day; others went directly into her mouth.
That’s when she learned that June is for strawberries. It’s for roses, too, which makes sense when you consider that both plants are members of the Rosacea family.
And, as I learned at the farm that day, June is also for rhubarb, which I had never seen before.
Following the lead of other strawberry pickers waiting to pay for their loot, I added a bunch of rhubarb to my cart, wondering aloud what I would do with it. My fellow shoppers educated me about pies and jams, so I went home with a mission to prepare and learn how to grow the alien, red, celery-like stalks.
I’ve since learned that rhubarb is a popular June harvest in New England and some north-central and Midwestern states, where strawberry-rhubarb pie reigns supreme. It’s not quite as uncommon in my New York home as it was all those years ago, but I would hardly call it a staple.
The good news is that for those who have difficulty finding it at the supermarket – or simply want to grow their own – adding rhubarb to the garden is a worthwhile endeavor, albeit one that requires patience.
Perennial in horticultural zones 3-8, rhubarb can be expected to return and produce for up to 10 years. Plant their crowns, which are bare-roots, in fall or in spring when the weather is still cool. They will spread, so give them room by setting them 3-4 feet apart in similarly spaced rows. Bury their buds, or “eyes,” 2 inches below the soil line, ensuring they face upward in compost-enriched soil.
Keep plants well-watered and, when the weather warms up, apply 2 inches of mulch to retain moisture, discourage weeds and regulate soil temperature. Then apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer with a 10-10-10 ratio of nutrients.
Do not harvest any stalks during rhubarb’s first year in your garden. Doing so would imperil the plant’s longevity. But remove flowers and their stems so the plant can channel its energy into root growth instead of seed production. Replenish mulch in late fall, after temperatures drop.
You can start harvesting – sparingly – in the plant’s second year, removing no more than four stalks per plant when they are red (unless you’re growing a pink or green variety) and between 12-18 inches long. Taking more would risk sapping the plant of energy, which would reduce future output, so practice restraint.
You may harvest freely during and after the third year, but never remove more than two-thirds of a single plant.
Rhubarb leaves are poisonous, so remove and discard them before slicing the stalks into 1-inch pieces for cooking.
I repeat: Do not eat the leaves.
Admittedly, I was skeptical after my first tasting of a raw, sour-bitter rhubarb stalk all those years ago. But, with my mouth still puckered and fingers crossed, I went ahead and added chunks of it to my strawberry pie filling. The pie was delicious, of course; its sweet berries offset and perfectly complemented by the acidic tang of the rhubarb. I was an instant – and astonished — convert.
The vegetable, regarded as a fruit just as tomatoes are fruits commonly regarded as vegetables, isn’t a one-trick pony, either. It works equally well in jams, relish, muffins and even simmered for 10 minutes, then blended with fruit into smoothies. Try roasting, stewing, sautéing and serving over ice cream, or adding it to apple sauce recipes. Just don’t forget the sweetener.
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TRENTON — New Jerseyans with ailments, such as heart and lung disease, should limit their time outside as poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfires affects the state on Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy said.
"Make no mistake, from the wildfires in Canada to those cropping up with increasing frequency and severity in our own backyard, these extreme weather events are tangible – and devastating – evidence of the intensifying climate crisis," Murphy said in a statement released by the Governor's Office.
State officials are continuing to monitor conditions with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Murphy said.
The state DEP has also declared an air quality action day for Wednesday, the Governor's Office said.
The subpar conditions originate from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada, stretching from the western provinces to Quebec in the East.
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A thick haze covered much of South Jersey on Wednesday.
In New Jersey, the effects could stretch into the evening, the Governor's Office said.
The effects also follow a week in which in-state wildfires, including one now contained in Bass River Township, Burlington County, yielded similar conditions. Another reaching less than 100 acres was burning forested land in Jackson Township, the state Forest Fire Service said.
“My team is in close coordination with the State Department of Environmental Protection as we vigilantly monitor the effects of the Canadian wildfires on air quality in our state," Murphy said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/canadian-wildfires-air-quality-new-jersey/article_036c5ab8-0542-11ee-9710-a315721b25a9.html | 2023-06-07T16:58:39 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/canadian-wildfires-air-quality-new-jersey/article_036c5ab8-0542-11ee-9710-a315721b25a9.html |
VINELAND — Police are asking the public for help in finding a teenager missing for about two months.
Onya Farrell, 17, was last seen on April 10 by her family before vanishing, police said on Wednesday in a news release.
Farrell is described as a Black female, about 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds and has pink hair, police said. She was last seen wearing a cheetah-printed hoodie and black pants.
Anyone with information about Farrell's whereabouts or who may have seen her is asked to contact police at 856-696-1212. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/vineland-police-seek-tips-in-missing-teen-case/article_8b020a6c-0543-11ee-b285-bbb5d0865a2d.html | 2023-06-07T16:58:40 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/vineland-police-seek-tips-in-missing-teen-case/article_8b020a6c-0543-11ee-b285-bbb5d0865a2d.html |
The state high school boys and girls basketball finals will be played at Rutgers University, under a resolution passed by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association on Wednesday morning.
NJSIAA executive director Colleen Maguire said the organization will target the weekend of the men’s Big 10 Tournament to play the 12 high school title games.
This year those dates were March 10-12. The weekend of the 2024 Big 10 men’s Tournament is March 15-17.
Maguire said the plan is to play four non-public games Friday, four public games Saturday and four more public games Sunday.
The boys title games were played at Rutgers the past few years, while the girls games were played at RWJBarnabas Health Arena in Toms River.
Maguire also said in the future the state tournament will start on a Wednesday. This is to ensure it does not begin on President's Day when most schools are closed. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/new-jersey-high-school-basketball-finals-rutgers/article_ba6ae028-054b-11ee-bbb3-5fb5cf19d7e3.html | 2023-06-07T16:58:42 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/new-jersey-high-school-basketball-finals-rutgers/article_ba6ae028-054b-11ee-bbb3-5fb5cf19d7e3.html |
Richmond Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras didn't know Shawn Jackson well, he said in a joint press briefing with Mayor Levar Stoney and Acting Police Chief Rick Edwards Wednesday morning at Richmond Police Department headquarters on Grace Street.
"I shook his hand and wished him congratulations about 20 minutes before he died," Kamras said. "He was rightly proud, smiling and celebrating like all his peers. Then just a few minutes later, while he was enjoying the moment with his family in Monroe Park, he was gunned down."
Kamras said he "couldn't shake the image" of Jackson receiving CPR while still in his cap and gown.
Edwards said that Amari Pollard, the suspect arraigned Wednesday morning on two counts of second-degree murder, had attended the graduation ceremony before exiting to his car to retrieve a handgun and then fire.
He said there was a long-standing dispute between Pollard, 19, and Jackson, and that the two had exchanged words before the shooting. But police believe there was no gang connections involved, and Pollard was not someone that Richmond police had their eye on prior to Tuesday.
"He wasn't on our radar," Edwards said. "That's why it was such a surprise to us."
VCU police apprehended Pollard shortly after the shooting. Edwards said he had remained in the area and surrendered without further incident.
Kamras said that the other graduation ceremonies that were scheduled for this week would be postponed to next week and held with limited seating and enhanced security measures.
Additionally, Kamras revealed that two students at Armstrong High School had been shot Tuesday in a separate incident unrelated to the Huguenot graduation. The school division is planning a vigil for those students, with more details to be announced later.
Stoney begged for peace in the community, but expressed belief in the resilience of Richmonders.
The Huguenot community and Richmond at large "will not be defined by this violence," Stoney said.
GALLERY: Mass shooting after Richmond graduation ceremony
Staff writers Katie Castellani, Em Holter and Luca Powell contributed to this report.
Richmond’s Interim Chief of Police, Rick Edwards, speaks at a press conference on Wednesday about a shooting that occurred at the Huguenot High School graduation. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/richmond-shooting-altria-theater-huguenot-high-school-stoney-kamras-edwards-briefing/article_7f427508-0544-11ee-b65e-a34ebb5ef3d2.html | 2023-06-07T16:59:26 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/richmond-shooting-altria-theater-huguenot-high-school-stoney-kamras-edwards-briefing/article_7f427508-0544-11ee-b65e-a34ebb5ef3d2.html |
This is continuing online coverage of the fatal shooting that took place outside the Altria Theater Tuesday after the Huguenot High School graduation.
Updates from staff writers Anna Bryson, Katie Castellani, Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves, Thad Green, Em Holter, Zach Joachim, Michael Martz, Sean McGoey, Luca Powell and Dave Ress and staff editor Andrew Cain will be posted throughout the day as more information becomes available.
12:50 p.m.: U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-4th, gave a passionate floor speech Wednesday addressing the shooting. McClellan, a Richmond parent, called for policy action on gun violence and lamented the fact that "what should have been the happiest day of (Huguenot students') lives turned into every parent's worst nightmare."
"Last night, my husband and I had to tell our children school was canceled today and possibly for the rest of the year, because of a shooting at a graduation less than a mile from our home," McClellan said. "Every time there is a shooting, we go through this same routine. Every time my son is afraid, wondering when he will be next. And I hug him and say, 'I am doing everything in my power to make sure that you are safe.'"
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin also spoke about the shooting at a previously scheduled event in Petersburg Wednesday, resisting "premature calls to action" as a result of the incident.
"What happened yesterday was something that is beyond any explanation," Youngkin said. "There's an incredibly complicated investigation underway and we need to see what it finds before we think about new laws."
More on the political reaction:
10:55 a.m.: Richmond Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras said in a joint press briefing with Mayor Levar Stoney and Acting Police Chief Rick Edwards that two students at Armstrong High School were shot Tuesday night in a separate incident unrelated to the Huguenot graduation ceremony. The school division is planning a vigil.
Kamras also said that the other graduation ceremonies that have been canceled would be rescheduled to next week, with limited seating and enhanced security measures.
Edwards said that the shooter had attended the Huguenot graduation before exiting the Altria Theater and opening fire. He was apprehended in the area by VCU Police and surrendered without further incident, Edwards said.
More from the joint press briefing by Stoney, Kamras and Edwards:
10 a.m.: Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney Colette McEachin confirmed in an email to The Associated Press Wednesday morning that Amari Ty-Jon Pollard was arraigned in Richmond General District Court on two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the shooting.
The case was continued until June 21 while Pollard works to hire an attorney, McEachin said. In the meantime, the court ordered that he be held without bond.
9:15 a.m.: Richmond General District Court records show that Amari Ty-Jon Pollard was scheduled for arraignment Wednesday morning on two counts of second-degree murder. A spokesperson for the Richmond Police Department did not confirm that Pollard was the suspect, but said that they would release more information Wednesday morning.
8:30 a.m.: All Richmond public schools and school division offices are closed Wednesday, the division announced on Twitter Tuesday night.
Additionally, all high school graduations scheduled for this week have been canceled, with updates on rescheduling efforts to come soon.
The school system said that counselors are available, and that family members looking for counseling services can call the ChildSavers Immediate Response Helpline at (804) 305-2420 or the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority at (804) 819-4100.
7:45 a.m.: The 18-year-old graduating student and 36-year-old man who were killed Tuesday evening when gunfire broke out outside the Altria Theater following Huguenot High School's graduation ceremony have been identified.
Shawn Jackson, 18, and Renzo Smith, 36, were killed in the shooting, Tameeka Jackson-Smith told NBC News. Jackson-Smith is Jackson's mother and Smith's wife. A local activist organization, United Communities Against Crime, also released Jackson and Smith's names.
Five others were injured in the shooting, all males between ages 14 and 58, according to Acting Police Chief Rick Edwards. A 31-year-old man is still in critical condition with a life-threatening wound, Edwards said, while the other four victims suffered wounds that were not considered life-threatening.
A suspect, a 19-year-old male who police believe knew at least one of the victims, is in custody and is facing two charges of second-degree murder. Edwards said Tuesday that he expects additional charges to be filed as well.
This is continuing Times-Dispatch coverage of a shooting that killed two after a Richmond high school graduation ceremony. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/richmond-shooting-amari-ty-jon-pollard-shawn-jackson-renzo-smith-huguenot/article_e7cbae2c-0527-11ee-b39c-c72e016ffea9.html | 2023-06-07T16:59:32 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/richmond-shooting-amari-ty-jon-pollard-shawn-jackson-renzo-smith-huguenot/article_e7cbae2c-0527-11ee-b39c-c72e016ffea9.html |
JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — A new wood mill in Noxubee County will create 150 jobs.
Huber Engineered Woods made the announcement on Wednesday.
“After considering multiple locations for what will be our most efficient and sustainable facility, we have decided to invest in and partner with Shuqualak, Mississippi, and the broader Noxubee County region,” President Brian Carlson said.
Read the company's announcement below or open this link. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/new-mill-to-create-150-jobs-in-noxubee-county/article_0769ae04-054c-11ee-9d6c-9f9848c96499.html | 2023-06-07T17:01:13 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/new-mill-to-create-150-jobs-in-noxubee-county/article_0769ae04-054c-11ee-9d6c-9f9848c96499.html |
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Well-known attorney, judge and soldier T.K. Moffett died on Monday, June 5.
The 73-year-old died at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo.
A major general in the U.S. Army, Moffett graduated from Amory High School and later graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Open this link to read his obituary.
Visitation is scheduled for Friday, June 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pegues Funeral Home in Tupelo.
The funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at First Baptist Church in Tupelo. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/soldier-attorney-and-judge-t-k-moffett-dead-at-73/article_6c7a2bee-0546-11ee-af12-335dde604301.html | 2023-06-07T17:01:19 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/soldier-attorney-and-judge-t-k-moffett-dead-at-73/article_6c7a2bee-0546-11ee-af12-335dde604301.html |
Hot, dry weather in Central Indiana leads to water conservation warning
Citizens Energy Group is encouraging people to conserve water and reduce watering their lawns while Central Indiana faces hot, dry weather. Here's what you need to know.
Why does Central Indiana need to conserve water?
Many parts of Indiana are abnormally dry this month, according to a report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Citizens Energy Group said during hot, dry weather events, about 50 to 70% of all drinking water in Central Indiana is used for watering lawns, a majority in automated watering systems.
This throws off the water distribution system. It can even negatively affect the grass, because most lawns only need to be watered once or twice a week, a news release from the provider said.
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How can I conserve water?
The Citizens Energy Group recommends a few ways to conserve water at home.
- Only water the lawn once or twice a week. You can stagger the timing with your neighbors using this method:
- Properties with an address ending in an odd number water on Monday and/or Thursday.
- Properties with an address ending in an even number water on Tuesday and/or Friday.
- Turn off your automated irrigation system in the case of rain.
- If you live in a community that has a homeowners' association or shares a common lawn area, encourage management to limit lawn watering.
- Limit use of your garden hose. For example, try sweeping instead of hosing areas off. Also be sure to monitor your hose for leaks and broken or loose connections.
- Be efficient with use of your dishwasher and washing machine. Run them only when they are full and try to use a water-saving cycle option.
Citizens Energy Group said this can also benefit its customers. Conserving water will benefit the environment, but also lower your bills. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/indianapolis-weather-drought-water-conservation-warning-when-water-lawns/70297156007/ | 2023-06-07T17:01:25 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/indianapolis-weather-drought-water-conservation-warning-when-water-lawns/70297156007/ |
Update June 7, 9:27 a.m.
313 (71%) voted for the tourism tax.
127 (29%) voted against the tourism tax
Original article below
FULTON, Miss. (WTVA) — A tourism tax initiative aims to improve parks in Fulton.
The Pennies for Parks vote failed last year but city leaders hope voters will approve the vote on Tuesday.
This would levy a 3% tourism tax on restaurant sales in Fulton.
The money raised would be used for recreation, new parks, tourism, existing parks and infrastructure.
The same initiative failed by two votes last year. It needed 60% to pass. Only 230 votes were cast.
The polls opened at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Look for the results Tuesday night on WTVA 9 News, WTVA.com and the WTVA 9 News mobile app. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/tourism-tax-vote-passes-in-fulton/article_4662a08c-048b-11ee-b1d3-ab58702eb73f.html | 2023-06-07T17:01:25 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/tourism-tax-vote-passes-in-fulton/article_4662a08c-048b-11ee-b1d3-ab58702eb73f.html |
DALLAS(KDAF)—It’s National Chocolate Ice Cream Day!
National Today said, “So chocolate naturally came before vanilla because hot chocolate was very popular in 17th-century Europe. In fact, the first frozen chocolate recipe was published in 1692 in Naples in the book “The Modern Steward,” and much later chocolate ice cream found its way to the U.S. This day falls on June 7 to help us channel our inner Willy Wonka and pay tribute to this decadently frosty treat.”
The Trip Advisor website lists the best ice cream shops in Dallas where you can try chocolate ice cream.
The best Dallas Ice Cream:
- Botolino Gelato Artigianale
- Steel City Pops
- Howdy Homemade Ice Cream
- Chocolate Secrets and Wine
- Gorgi Restaurant
- Paciugo Italian Gelato
- Paciugo Gelato Caffe
- Eately Dallas
- Pokey O’s
- Braum’s | https://cw33.com/news/local/happy-chocolate-ice-cream-day-what-ice-cream-shop-stands-out-in-dallas/ | 2023-06-07T17:05:57 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/happy-chocolate-ice-cream-day-what-ice-cream-shop-stands-out-in-dallas/ |
DALLAS(KDAF)— This morning, North Texas will have tempertures in the mid-60s that will increase to the mid-80s in the afternoon. There is a chance of thunderstorms tonight that will start also in the afternoon.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Scattered showers and storms are expected to develop again this afternoon across the region. Temperatures will climb into the mid-80s to low 90s under partly sunny skies. Additional showers and storms may approach from the west late tonight into early Tuesday morning. The overall severe weather threat will be low today and tonight, though gusty winds and small hail will be possible with any stronger storms”.
There will be scattered showers this weekend with temperatures in the 90s.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Expect warm temperatures (highs in the 90s)and even higher heat indices over the weekend and early next week. Isolated to scattered showers and storms will be possible Friday through Sunday. Make sure to practice heat safety when out and about this weekend through early next week. | https://cw33.com/news/local/its-going-to-be-scotching-hot-this-weekend-in-north-texas-thunderstorms-coming-tonight/ | 2023-06-07T17:06:03 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/its-going-to-be-scotching-hot-this-weekend-in-north-texas-thunderstorms-coming-tonight/ |
DALLAS(KDAF)—Taco Bell has done it again! They’ve taken their iconic Crunchwrap and made it vegan-friendly.
Now, everyone can enjoy the zesty flavors of a Crunchwrap without having to worry about incorporating any animal products into their diet.
“Such a large part of our fandom is vegan or vegetarian, and we’re as committed to them as they are to us and our menu,” said Liz Matthews, Global Chief Food Innovation Officer at Taco Bell. “That’s why we took so long, months and years, to release something this special; we wanted and needed to get it exactly right, to get it mouth-watering. Because let’s admit it, we’ve all eaten plenty of products on today’s market that don’t taste great and certainly aren’t crave-able.”
According to Taco Bell, The Vegan Crunchwrap is also filled with classic ingredients like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a crunchy tostada shell. All ingredients are certified vegan** by the American Vegetarian Association.
In Dallas, you can now get a vegan wrap at one of the 12 Taco Bell locations. | https://cw33.com/news/local/taco-bells-iconic-crunchwrap-now-comes-in-vegan-form-try-it-in-dallas-now/ | 2023-06-07T17:06:09 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/taco-bells-iconic-crunchwrap-now-comes-in-vegan-form-try-it-in-dallas-now/ |
KDAF (DALLAS) — Frisco is highly anticipating the grand opening of this food conglomerate that will serve all-natural frozen yogurt, juice, and an automated pizza shop.
Red Mango and Pizza Jukebox will be introducing a range of options ready to satisfy the tastebuds of those that come for the experience. The shop will include a robot that you will be able to watch make your pizza as well as a self-serve section for frozen yogurt.
“We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Red Mango and Pizza Jukebox and take a step into the future of culinary innovation,” BRIX Holdings CEO Sherif Mityas. “We invite the Frisco community to join us in this exciting celebration and experience all the amazing flavors this concept has to offer. Make sure to come out, win some prizes and indulge in the wide variety of delicious options, all while supporting a great cause.”
The shop will be located inside the Walmart, at 16066 Texas 121 in Frisco. The grand opening will take place on June 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 20 attendees will win free Red Mango or Pizza Jukebox for an entire year.
So make sure to follow Red Mango’s social media to get the latest updates before the grand opening. | https://cw33.com/news/local/watch-a-robot-make-your-pizza-at-the-pizza-jukebox-and-red-mango-grand-opening/ | 2023-06-07T17:06:15 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/watch-a-robot-make-your-pizza-at-the-pizza-jukebox-and-red-mango-grand-opening/ |
Zipper carnival ride that malfunctioned Tuesday passed safety inspection in May, per report
The Zipper ride that malfunctioned at St. John the Beloved Church's annual carnival Tuesday night passed a safety inspection on May 24, according to documentation from the State Fire Marshal's Office.
The inspection was conducted by Everest National Insurance Co. and certified by the State Fire Marshal's Office on June 2. It was previously inspected in April 2022 after a "total rebuild," according to the report.
BACKGROUND:20 riders rescued after amusement ride malfunction at St. John the Beloved Carnival
Firefighters were called to the carnival in Milltown at 9:30 p.m. for reports of 20 people trapped on the ride. It took first responders hours to evacuate everyone, according to Delaware fire officials, and two people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the malfunction is still under investigation by the state fire marshal's office.
See the inspection report:
Send story tips or ideas to Hannah Edelman at hedelman@delawareonline.com. For more reporting, follow them on Twitter at @h_edelman. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/delaware-zipper-ride-passed-safety-inspection-may-before-malfunctioning/70297815007/ | 2023-06-07T17:09:54 | 0 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/delaware-zipper-ride-passed-safety-inspection-may-before-malfunctioning/70297815007/ |
Pleasant Prairie police apprehended two teenagers after they reportedly fled law enforcement in a stolen vehicle before crashing early Monday morning.
Sgt. Chad Brown said that the Kenosha Police Department located a pair of stolen vehicles travelling together Monday morning and attempted a traffic stop. Both vehicles fled, with one travelling southbound on Green bay Road.
Kenosha police officers terminated their pursuit around the 7500 block of Green Bay Road. Brown said the Pleasant Prairie Police Department was notified at about 8:30 a.m. of the fleeing vehicle on Green Bay Road.
The vehicle was reportedly observed going around 90 to 100 miles per hour at several points. Stop sticks were successfully deployed around the 10800 block of Green Bay Road. Brown said the driver, attempting to avoid the stop sticks, lost control and went off the west side around the 10900 block.
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The two juvenile occupants, 15 and 16-years-old, briefly fled before being apprehended. No injuries were reported.
The vehicle caught fire, Brown said, but it was put out by the Fire Department.
The teens face numerous charges pertaining to reckless driving, driving a stolen vehicle and fleeing the police, and are currently in juvenile intake. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/pleasant-prairie-police-arrest-two-teens-after-fleeing-in-stolen-vehicle/article_5a147d7e-0492-11ee-97a5-971ec0ef1a9b.html | 2023-06-07T17:13:22 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/pleasant-prairie-police-arrest-two-teens-after-fleeing-in-stolen-vehicle/article_5a147d7e-0492-11ee-97a5-971ec0ef1a9b.html |
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Montgomery County Sheriff's deputy will not be charged for the shooting death of a man last summer.
Deputy Domenic Mash was part of a regional fugitive task force tasked with arresting Hamed Ghorouni Delcheh on a warrant related to a 2020 home invasion.
Delcheh's father helped Mash locate his son, and even tried getting him to surrender.
Those attempts failed, however, and Delcheh instead armed himself with a kitchen knife before jumping from a window of the townhouse he was staying at.
When Mash tried chasing Delcheh down, he allegedly charged at him with the knife.
As result Mash fired eight times killing Delcheh.
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Another person, who police initially said assisted in efforts to apprehend Delcheh, was also wounded in the process.
Officials would not confirm whether that person was Delcheh's father.
On Wednesday the Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Attorney General's Office released an interim report on the incident.
They concluded in part "it would be difficult for the State to prove that Deputy Mash did not act in self-defense, defense of others, or pursuant to law-enforcement justification."
The full report can be read here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/deputy-cleared-in-shooting-death-of-wanted-man-armed-with-kitchen-knife | 2023-06-07T17:17:10 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/deputy-cleared-in-shooting-death-of-wanted-man-armed-with-kitchen-knife |
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A new abortion clinic is opening in western Maryland and is expected to cater to West Virginians, where virtually all abortions are now illegal.
The Women's Health Center of Maryland celebrated a ribbon-cutting in Cumberland, just over the border from West Virginia. It moved to Maryland from West Virginia after the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and is expected to open later this month.
Planned Parenthood of Maryland said in a post about the ribbon-cutting: "Protecting abortion access isn't only about stopping bans but also about ensuring patients have access to care, no matter their ZIP code."
In April, the Women's Health Center of West Virginia dropped a lawsuit that tried to overturn the state's abortion ban.
West Virginia bans abortion except for medical emergencies and for rape and incest victims under certain circumstances. The law also requires abortions to be performed by a doctor at a hospital.
The event apparently drew a small protest. A resident said he stood with 14 other men, most of them pastors, to "crash" the clinic's grand opening.
"For those who don't know, this facility will also be distributing poison for the purpose of medical 'gender transition'... This murder mill is not yet capable of performing abortions and, by God's mercy, it never will be," he posted on Facebook. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/new-abortion-clinic-opening-in-western-maryland | 2023-06-07T17:17:16 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/new-abortion-clinic-opening-in-western-maryland |
CALVERT COUNTY, Md. — Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating an overnight house fire that killed two people in Huntingtown, Calvert County.
Multiple fire departments responded to the 1600 block of Maurham Ct., around 3:00 a.m., after a neighbor discovered the house engulfed in flames.
Upon arrival, they were told two people might still be trapped inside the home.
It took firefighters nearly two hours to control the one-alarm blaze, however the home eventually collapsed.
According to officials, two adult victims were located within the remains of the home after several hours.
The victims were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore to determine the exact cause of death and where they will be positively identified.
A team of Deputy State Fire Marshals, along with K9s Zorro and Sky, are actively investigating.
The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation.
This story will continue to be updated when more information is available. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/overnight-house-fire-kills-two-in-calvert-county | 2023-06-07T17:17:22 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/overnight-house-fire-kills-two-in-calvert-county |
LAUREL, Md. — Two New York women face prostitution charges in Anne Arundel County after giving massages to undercover detectives.
The bust occurred June 5 at RL Therapy on Laurel Fort Meade Road.
Both employees also allegedly offered the detectives sex for money.
They've been identified as Kim Jeongran, 53, and Li Meizi, 47.
Police say the two were not licensed in Maryland to perform massage therapy.
Each has been issued a criminal summons. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/undercover-anne-arundel-detectives-bust-prostitution-operation-after-receiving-massages | 2023-06-07T17:17:31 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/undercover-anne-arundel-detectives-bust-prostitution-operation-after-receiving-massages |
Rip currents continue to make victims in Volusia County. What makes them so dangerous?
A day of swimming at the beach can quickly turn deadly whenever rip currents are present.
Imagine floating along with the surf when suddenly a strong flow of water knocks you off balance — sometimes moving up to 8 feet per second — pulling you farther away from shore.
That is the moment when beachgoers realize they're caught in a rip current.
Every year, tens of thousands of swimmers nationwide are swept up by rip currents, which kill an estimated 100 people annually, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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"People tend to underestimate the power of a rip current quite often.”
That is what Volusia County Beach Safety Deputy Chief Tammy Malphurs told The News-Journal last week when one man died after being caught in a rip current in Daytona Beach. A second man died, but it is unclear whether a rip current was to blame.
The dangerous surf conditions were not a surprise going into this past weekend.
Beach Safety reported more than 100 ocean rescues during the week prior to Memorial Day weekend. Over the three-day weekend, lifeguards performed more than 300 rescues.
Despite repeated warnings from Beach Safety officials, a few beachgoers still try to brave the treacherous water, unaware of its real danger.
Here is a look at what rip currents are, why they are dangerous, and how to avoid them.
What's a rip current?
NOAA describes rip currents as “powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water” away from shore.
They can reach speeds of up to 8 feet per second (approx. 5.5 mph), “faster than an Olympic swimmer,” and “typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves.”
Rip currents happen all along both U.S. coasts and the Great Lakes.
What causes rip currents to develop?
In Volusia County, with a dynamic tide activity, rip currents are a common threat to beachgoers.
But especially after two tropical storms (Ian and Nicole) that caused high surges and sand erosion in 2022, combined with “higher than usual” tides over the past few weeks, according to Malphurs, rip currents are even more likely to happen.
Alex Miller, a captain with the county’s Beach Safety team, told The News-Journal after Memorial Day that "with the loss of elevation of the beach sands from the hurricanes (Ian and Nicole), we have different areas that wouldn't normally have larger rip currents.”
The water from the high tides “punch holes in the sandbar,” and as it travels over the holes, rip currents develop.
“Once the flowing water passes through the narrow gap, it begins to spread out,” according to NOAA. “It is here where the velocity and strength of the rip current circulation begin to weaken considerably.”
What do rip currents feel like?
Rip currents can be especially dangerous to “weak or non-swimmers,” according to NOAA.
Despite the sensation of something under the water pulling you down, rip currents move horizontally and pull people away from the shore and not under the water.
They are typically the strongest about a foot off of the bottom, “which can cause your feet to be knocked out from under you making it feel like something under the water was pulling you.”
How to survive a rip current
Volusia’s Beach Safety encourages those who are caught in a rip current to:
- Remain calm and do not fight the current. Swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the current and then swim to the shore.
- If you are unable to swim out of the current, calmly float or tread water. If you are unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself by waving or yelling for help.
- If you see someone in trouble, don't become a victim too. Throw the person something that floats. Get help from a lifeguard or call 911.
What does a rip current look like?
Signs of a rip current are "subtle" and "difficult" to identify, according to NOAA.
"Look for differences in the water color, water motion, incoming wave shape or breaking point compared to adjacent conditions," the administration suggests.
In order to avoid rip currents altogether, beachgoers should always find a staffed lifeguard tower to swim in front of. Information on where to find one, as well as on real-time surf conditions and other safety tips can be found in the Volusia Beaches app (volusia.org). | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/06/07/how-to-spot-a-rip-current-and-stay-out-of-its-path-the-next-time-you-go-swimming/70293033007/ | 2023-06-07T17:17:48 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/06/07/how-to-spot-a-rip-current-and-stay-out-of-its-path-the-next-time-you-go-swimming/70293033007/ |
From museums to ballroom dance, a look at groups supported by Volusia Cultural Arts Grant
In a meeting framed by passionate pleas from members and supporters of the arts community, the Volusia County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to preserve funding for a county culture and arts grant that numerous area arts organizations consider essential for survival.
Here’s what you need to know:
What is the Cultural Arts Grant?
The Cultural Arts Grant uses a pot of $611,758 to provide funding to nonprofit organizations that are focused on providing art and cultural programming to an array of institutions that include many of the area’s leading museums, history centers, theater and art organizations.
Organizations must apply for funding and meet qualifications to receive it. Grant awards are recommended to the council by the county’s cultural council. On Tuesday, the county council also voted to keep the cultural council and make appointments at a future meeting.
How many organizations receive grant money?
There are 30 arts and cultural organizations that received funding assistance from the cultural grant for the 2021-22 fiscal year, according to the county.
Organizations receiving funds range from the major area attractions such as the Museum of Arts & Sciences in Daytona Beach, a recipient of $70,097, to those catering to niche interests such as the Greater Daytona Chapter of USA Dance, a recipient of $2,656 to support its programs to promote interest in ballroom dancing.
What organizations receive the most grant money?
Here are the Top 5 recipients of the cultural grant funding for the 2021-22 fiscal year, according to the county:
- Museum of Arts & Sciences, Daytona Beach ($70,097): Nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and a Smithsonian Institution affiliate, the museum offers an array of experiences that include the Lowell and Nancy Lohman Family Planetarium, the Charles and Linda Williams Children’s Museum, the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, the Root Family Museum and the Tuscawilla Preserve, 62-acre coastal hydric hammock and habitat for endangered flora and fauna.
- Atlantic Center for the Arts, New Smyrna Beach ($69,665): Founded in 1977 by internationally known sculptor, painter and environmentalist Doris Leeper, Atlantic Center for the Arts is a nonprofit multidisciplinary artist residency facility that offers many activities for artists of all ages and professional levels. Those include mentoring artist-in-residence programs, community arts and wellness initiatives, internships and facility rentals.
- Sands Theater Center, DeLand ($69,233): Owner of the historic Athens Theatre since 2004, the Sands Theater Center oversaw the final years of the decades-long restoration of the historic vaudeville theater that reopened on its 87th birthday on Jan. 6, 2009. The historic venue now offers live theatrical productions by the Athens Theatre Company, Athens Youth Academy workshops and summer camps, as well as concerts, occasional movies and dance performances.
- Museum of Art – DeLand ($68,549): A nonprofit visual arts museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, study, exhibition and educational use of the fine arts, the museum has been recognized statewide for academic excellence and community outreach. It hosts rotating exhibits, gallery talks, receptions, educational programming, master artist workshops, and special events year-round.
- Daytona Beach Symphony Society, Daytona Beach ($49,244): Established in 1952, this not-for-profit organization is dedicated to enriching the community with a wide range of musical and artistic programs. As part of its mission, the Daytona Beach Symphony Society’s Youth Experiencing Symphony (YES!) program enables thousands of students to attend free concerts each year. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/06/07/which-volusia-county-organizations-benefit-from-cultural-arts-grant/70297000007/ | 2023-06-07T17:17:54 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/06/07/which-volusia-county-organizations-benefit-from-cultural-arts-grant/70297000007/ |
Midland ISD expenditures for the 2023-24 school year are expected to have risen by 107.13% since the 2016-17 year, according to information from Tuesday’s Midland ISD budget workshop.
The district showed that expenditures are budgeted to rise to $473.854 million during the upcoming school year. That total is a $33 million year-over-year increase (compared to $440.291 million in 2022-23). The district also showed the increase is greater than $245 million compared to 2016-17 (when total expenditures were $228.77 million).
A big reason for the increase is the recapture payment which has risen from $45.434 million in 2016-17 to an estimated $154.04 million in 2023-24, according to the district. Another reason is the increase in salaries. Employee salary increases will add $6.769 million to the budget from 2022-23 to 2023-24. That increase includes an approved 4% increase for teachers and an increase in the per-hour wage that the district pays out.
In fact, the district reported that of the $33 million increase in expenditures from this past school year to the upcoming year, nearly $13 million will come from employee salary increases and benefits paid by the district ($6.122 million).
The district also has worked to increase the starting salary of a Midland ISD teacher. Going back to 2018-19 school year, that starting salary was $50,000. This upcoming year that salary will be $60,500.
Still, the district reported that even if recapture (the money that goes to the state to distribute to poorer school districts) is taken out, the net expenditures have jumped from $183.336 million to $319.814 million (an increase of 74%) in seven years.
MISD noted that student population has increased from 24,692 students to an estimated 28,125 (an increase of 13.9%) during the same time frame. Also noted were:
- The tax rate has dropped from 1.04005 in 2016-17 to 0.79370 this upcoming year,
- Taxable property values have increased from a certified total of $17.774 billion in 2016-17 to an estimated $47.086 billion this upcoming year,
- The fund balance (the district’s savings account) has increased from $42.776 million in 2016-17 to $198.288 million heading into this upcoming year. The district reported the months of operating expenses in the savings account have increased from 2.2 months to 5 months.
- School budgets have increased because of the change in school finance during the 2019 legislative session with the passage of House Bill 3.
The budget workshop also showed that of the $473.854 million in expenditures, 36.15% were for instructional services and 32.62% were for recapture. No other category is greater than 9%.
The district also expects $473.854 million in revenue (79% from property taxes). Other revenue expected included $62.263 million in state revenue, $10.52 million in 1882 revenue and $15 million in “other local revenue.”
Lastly, the district reported $194.585 million in outstanding bond debt (principal and interest).
Midland ISD things to know
- Student population estimate: 28,125 – an increase of 1% over 2022-23 (27,842)
- Full-time teachers estimate (full-time employees, including long-term substitutes): 1,600 -- an increase of 0.5% compared to 2022-23 (1,592)
- Tax rate estimate: 0.79370 – a decrease of 6% compared to 2022-23 (0.8440)
- Taxable Property Value estimate: $47.086 billion (an increase of 4.19% compared to the certified value from 2022-23)
- Recapture estimate: $154.04 million (a decrease of 4.4% compared to the estimate from 2022-23).
- Fund balance estimate: $198.288 million
Upcoming dates to know
June 16 – Publish budget and tax rate notice in the newspaper from the Midland County Appraisal District
June 26 – the public hearing on the budget and proposed tax rate
June 26 – approval of the 2022-23 final budget amendment
June 26 – adoption of the 2023-24 original budget
July – adoption of agreement to purchase attendance credits for Chapter 49
July – Delegate Chapter 49 authority
July 25 – Receipt of certified values or certified estimates from the Midland County Appraisal District
September – Adoption of tax rates for the 2023-24 fiscal year | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/midland-isd-budgets-revenues-increase-473m-18140159.php | 2023-06-07T17:21:58 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/midland-isd-budgets-revenues-increase-473m-18140159.php |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Smoke from wildfires in Canada is impacting our entire viewing area. Newswatch 16's Jon Meyer sorted through your photos that came from every county in northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
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DICKSON CITY, Pa. — Big rigs, wreckers, those old school two-tone pickup trucks—if it runs on diesel fuel, chances are you'll see it this weekend in Lackawanna County
Jamie and Sydney Barhite are more than comfortable around big trucks and heavy machinery. But they admit being surrounded by mostly men on the job can be intimidating.
"If you keep your head focused, if this is something you're truly interested in, it's not impossible. It is possible for women to be in this industry," Jamie said.
"A lot of times, young women don't have an insight into what we do. And I feel like there's a lot of passion behind it if you realize that you like this," Syndey said.
Their fathers run Barhite Excavating out of Clifford, so the cousins grew up in the diesel industry.
But a lot of young women aren't exposed to it. The Barhites hope an event this weekend inspires more girls to get in on the action.
"If they see us doing it, maybe they won't be as intimidated," Jamie said.
On Saturday, the Circle Drive-In will be jammed with trucks and heavy equipment of all kinds. Diesel Jam offers kids and adults a chance to get up close and personal with it all. But it also helps support students getting into the trades.
Kristin Hauenstein is headed to Penn Tech for heavy diesel mechanics, thanks to a scholarship funded by Diesel Jam.
"This means the absolute world to me. I love the fact that more girls are getting into this field."
The scholarships help companies like Hunter Truck in the long run.
"Hunter Truck is a full dealership; we have mechanics, and the trade schools are great for that. Trying to build a career for these individuals is a great thing," said general manager Justin Morgan.
All of this is done in the name of Andrew Mazza, a young man with a passion for the diesel industry, who lost his life seven years ago in a car crash at the age of 23.
His dad is grateful for this event every year.
"It's a great honor. I know he's smiling down," Phil Mazza said.
The event is free to attend. It's taking place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Circle Drive-In in Dickson City, Lackawanna County. You can find more information here.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/diesel-jam-supports-trade-school-students-and-women-in-the-industry-trucks-mechanics-industry-fundraiser-scholarship-mazza/523-8932c49e-542c-438c-bef8-90a4252629de | 2023-06-07T17:27:52 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/diesel-jam-supports-trade-school-students-and-women-in-the-industry-trucks-mechanics-industry-fundraiser-scholarship-mazza/523-8932c49e-542c-438c-bef8-90a4252629de |
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. — Demolition of the old Tannersville Inn in Monroe County has begun.
The inn has been at the corner of Route 611 and Cherry Lane Road in Pocono Township for more than 100 years.
After the pandemic hit, the restaurant closed for good.
Plans were submitted last month to tear down the inn and replace it with a Wawa service station and convenience store.
Many residents and local officials say they will miss the building they consider historic.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/tearing-down-the-tannersville-inn-route-611-wawa-convenience-store/523-6da048cc-03f1-48d0-a706-8b61d9499d34 | 2023-06-07T17:28:12 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/tearing-down-the-tannersville-inn-route-611-wawa-convenience-store/523-6da048cc-03f1-48d0-a706-8b61d9499d34 |
KING COUNTY, Wash. — King County officials gave further detail Tuesday on efforts to create a dedicated hotline for victims of hate crimes, including hopes for a 24/7 online portal to report incidents.
The Stop Hate Hotline workgroup was tasked with planning out a hotline and online portal after King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn sponsored legislation for it in 2022. The proposal also included a public awareness campaign and reporting requirements for data collection purposes.
The King County Coalition Against Hate and Bias was initially created in 2020 amid a rise in incidents and crimes against Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since 2020, the Coalition Against Hate and Bias has documented 625 hate and bias incidents through a community survey. From the same group of respondents, 91% said they felt targeted because of their race or ethnicity, but 84% said they did not contact law enforcement.
Fifty-nine percent of individuals reporting incidents identified as AAPI, while 60% of reporting individuals were women.
Data from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO) was also included in Tuesday's presentation by the Office of Equity and Social Justice. KCPAO has filed 279 hate crimes since 2018, with 58% having to do with race or ethnicity.
The potential model for the hotline currently being considered by the workgroup is made up of three components.
1. A centralized database and survey reporting tool accessible to the public in various formats and languages.
2. A fully-funded Hate Hotline Program within the county executive's Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice.
3. A permanent and independent county commission/coalition dedicated to strengthen efforts to stop hate and bias incidents.
"It also includes raising public awareness about the nature of hate crimes and incidents -- where they occur and how to report them and of course, how to combat them as well," said Senayet Negusse, special assistant to the chief equity inclusion officer.
Also under consideration is expanding the hours of the hotline to be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, as well as availability on at least one weekend day. A 24-hour online reporting tool and voicemail box are included as well.
The county currently believes it would need one full-time program manager and three full-time hotline coordinator positions, as well as one liaison to the sheriff's office.
These staffing recommendations were based on learnings from a similar program in the state of Oregon, and the workgroup estimates the program would cost $1.6 million to get off the ground.
A full report is due to the county council in September. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-council-plans-hate-crime-reporting-hotline/281-1b0833c8-7173-439f-a5dc-e3ca801e5c67 | 2023-06-07T17:35:15 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-council-plans-hate-crime-reporting-hotline/281-1b0833c8-7173-439f-a5dc-e3ca801e5c67 |
MODESTO, Calif. — Police are investigating a homicide in Modesto Wednesday.
The investigation is happening on Monticello Lane, just south of West Hatch Road, according to the Modesto Police Department. There are very few details about the homicide at this time.
This is a developing story and it will be updated as more information becomes available.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/modesto-homicide-monticello/103-c488ca13-bc51-44f3-b245-5c5445fa81b2 | 2023-06-07T17:39:00 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/modesto-homicide-monticello/103-c488ca13-bc51-44f3-b245-5c5445fa81b2 |
Black Canyon Fire near Wickenburg adds to list of prescribed and other fires
What started as a vehicle fire spread to wild land. Named the "Black Canyon Fire," the brush fire closed southbound U.S. 93 north of Wickenburg for several hours.
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced the closure on Twitter Wednesday just before 6:45 a.m. The highway reopened around 9 a.m.
Bureau of Land Management Arizona officials also said on Twitter that units were responding to the area.
"The fire has been named the Black Canyon Fire. It was caused by a vehicle fire in the southbound lanes on U.S. 93 about 20 miles south of Wikieup. The fire is one acre and forward progress has been stopped. BLM engines from Kingman and Wickenburg are responding," Bureau of Land Management spokesperson Chris Wonderly told The Arizona Republic.
What is the smoke I'm seeing?
With wildfire season in Arizona just get started, Wednesday's blaze on U.S. 93 joins a long list of fires and prescribed burns over the past few weeks:
- May 23: Volunteer Fire
- May 31: Brush Fire near Loop 101 and SR 51
- May 31: Mesa Mulch Fire
- June 4: Bullet Fire
Prescribed Burns:
- June 7: Crater Sinks Project, southwest of Flagstaff
- June 5: Kaibab National Forest
- May 31: Coconino National Forest Horeshoe Burn Project
In the event of being exposed to a fire, the Arizona Department of Health Services said small particles in the smoke can cause:
- Burning eyes
- Runny nose
- Headaches
- Scratchy throat
- Illness such as bronchitis
Additionally, the department warns that wildfire smoke can worsen preexisting conditions, such as:
- Lung disease
- Asthma
- Heart disease
- Emphysema
- COPD
Children and the elderly are also at risk.
Related: What supplies should I have ready if I need to evacuate my home due to a wildfire?
How can I monitor air quality?
A list of additional resources to check air quality exist, including the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's forecast reports for Arizona cities, which are updated hourly:
ADEQ also provides a list of the three levels of precaution to follow:
- Level one: Stay smoke aware (no smoke, haze, light smoke, smoke in the vicinity)
- Level two: Reduce outdoor activities (smoke in the vicinity, patchy smoke, widespread moderate smoke)
- Level three: Stay indoors (heavy to dense smoke) | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/06/07/black-canyon-fire-near-wickenburg/70297756007/ | 2023-06-07T17:40:46 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/06/07/black-canyon-fire-near-wickenburg/70297756007/ |
Inside Girls Ranch, a 'safe place' where young moms build a path to independence
Nestled in a quiet Scottsdale neighborhood is Girls Ranch, a residential group home that has become an environment of love and support for pregnant and parenting teens.
Five moms and five babies call this home, with day care provided while the young moms — ages 12 to 18 — are at school or work. A large backyard offers opportunities for gardening, painting, roasting marshmallows or just enjoying nature, and staff here work to give these young women something they desperately need — a support system.
Girls Ranch is part of Florence Crittenton — an organization to help girls in need and among the oldest nonprofits (established in 1896) in Arizona. The group home could house up to 15 moms, and the nonprofit owns a Phoenix home that could also be put into use, but finding employees and volunteers is a struggle.
“We’ve done a lot to increase a lot of things as far as salaries go, but at the same time, there’s no applicants coming in,” said Amy Holstein, Arizona director of Florence Crittenton. “It’s hard to keep the staffing, and a lot of the staff move around. It’s also a really hard job.”
“These are kids who have been through a lot of trauma,” Holstein added. “They’ve been exposed to a lot of things, and it’s really hard for staff to see some of the things that they’ve gone through.”
How Girls Ranch aims to help young mothers
Girls Ranch was established in 1964 to support young moms by providing life and parenting skills. Florence Crittenton also runs a behavioral health residential facility in Phoenix to support girls with mental health needs. Holstein said the organization would like to help more young mothers and that the problem isn’t funding.
A portion of Girls Ranch’s funding comes from contracts placing youth — many from Arizona’s foster care system — in their care. A large part of their funding comes from grants and community donations.
“Our mission at Florence Crittenton is really to provide safety, hope and opportunity,” Holstein said. “The single greatest thing that we’re able to provide is a safe place for these youth, the moms and their babies.”
Girls Ranch emphasizes the importance of structure and routine in the girls’ lives. It reinforces going to school and entering the workforce. It also offers day care services for the girls whenever they need it. Normally, there are two staff members and three shifts throughout the day: morning, afternoon and overnight, with staff changing out throughout these shifts.
“We really work on ensuring that we have trauma-informed practices and care that are delivered to create that safe space that they need to simply be a teenager while they’re also learning through their education and mentorship on parenting,” Holstein said. “We have the staff there to support them and guide them, just like a mom or dad would in a home.”
“They really do want to be independent. They want to go out and do things, but they’re afraid to because they haven’t had that before. It’s new,” Holstein said. “These girls are doing things as young moms with very little support in the community, so it’s been beautiful to see them come in and feel empowered to feel confident in themselves to be successful.”
Holstein said young moms who turn 18 can opt to stay at Girls Ranch until age 21 by signing a voluntary agreement, meaning they’ll be put under case management again and will retain the same benefits as youth under age 18. However, these young women are required to attend school, work or be working towards a GED certificate.
Holstein, who first started working with Florence Crittenton in 2021, joined when it was merging with Chicanos por La Causa, which Holstein says is one of the largest community development corporations in the nation.
She fell in love with Florence Crittenton’s passion for its mission and its employees and found it inspiring being surrounded by people who are passionate about making a difference, as well as the young mothers she works with.
Girls Ranch seeks volunteers
Finding volunteers is another ongoing challenge.
“Everyone is so maxed out in their work and how much work they’re doing that they just don’t have much more to give to the community, so even finding volunteers to help with stuff has been really hard,” Holstein said.
A 2021 survey done by the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps said the rate of formal volunteering through organizations fell almost 7 percentage points during the pandemic, from 30% in 2019 to 23.2% in 2021.
Pat Walker, a behavioral health technician for Girls Ranch, has been working with the organization for six years. She first became involved while looking for part-time work through a staffing agency. Eventually, she was offered a full-time position, which she took because of her love for the kids.
Walker said many memorable moments with the girls have left a meaningful impact, but one stands out.
She recalled a young girl at the main campus who walked around the basketball court every day but would never speak. One day, the two found a connection. Both are Navajo. Remembering their conversation brought tears to Walker’s eyes.
“She says, ‘It’s my birthday, and I miss my grandma,’” Walker remembered. “I said, ‘You know, I have a song that I could share with you,’ and I started singing the birthday song in Navajo. Her heart — I could just feel it, and she just started to cry. So I gave her a side hug and said, ‘This is where you come from. Don’t ever forget it.’”
For more stories from Cronkite News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs.org. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2023/06/07/scottsdale-girls-ranch-for-teen-moms/70293737007/ | 2023-06-07T17:40:52 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2023/06/07/scottsdale-girls-ranch-for-teen-moms/70293737007/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking the community’s input for the new long-range transportation plan.
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan called WAMPO MTP 2050 will work to address the transportation needs of the Wichita area over the next two and a half decades. The plan will address things like safety, travel time, improving connectivity for all modes of travel, from pedestrians to vehicles, and ensuring all communities in Wichita are fairly served.
The WAMPO will host listening sessions and other events throughout the summer. You can follow their Facebook page for more information or visit their website.
WAMPO also wants to hear about your traffic and safety concerns or any traffic and transportation issues you think need to be addressed.
The input they receive will be used to identify policies, strategies, and projects for the future, determine what demands will be for future transportation services, and determine what improvements may be needed for highways, streets, biking, pedestrian travel, and public transportation.
You can provide feedback immediately on what you would like to see in the future for Wichita’s transportation, which you can find here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/public-input-sought-on-wichitas-transportation-plan/ | 2023-06-07T17:46:41 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/public-input-sought-on-wichitas-transportation-plan/ |
DALLAS — Officer Chris Nixon knew something was wrong when he felt tingling in his feet and saw draw spots on his leg.
He said it was all due to him being overweight.
He weighed 387 pounds, but with his police uniform and gear on he weighed nearly 400 pounds.
"Getting in my car I would back up into it like an elephant and fall into the seat," said Nixon.
He couldn’t even buckle his seat belt.
"I literally broke my seatbelt, and I was really embarrassed by it," said Nixon.
He’s been an officer for 17 years with the Dallas Marshal’s Office. The former college football player said he was fit when he joined the force.
"I got the job, so I’m not worrying about it. There is a physical requirement, but like every officer once you’re in, your in," said Nixon.
Most police departments have physical requirements for recruits, but they don’t have requirements once they make the force.
For Nixon over the years, he got bigger.
"I eat for fun. That was nothing. I would wake up and eat," he said.
He said before he knew it he had diabetes, high blood pressure and poor blood circulation.
"Just walking up the stairs my blood pressure would go up. I was walking around 180 pounds over, some really high number,” said Nixon.
His daughter who is a nursing student said she noticed her dad was struggling with his health.
"Because he wasn’t getting the right circulation in his legs. It started in his toes, then his foot and then dark spots started going up his leg and that’s when I started to get really concerned for him," said Cierra Nixon.
The officer feared if he didn’t do something drastic he would die. His mother and brother both died from diabetes.
"I didn’t want to die from diabetes or high blood pressure," he said.
So, he went to Baylor Scott and White in Grapevine and got gastric sleeve surgery.
In this type of surgery, doctors make the stomach smaller by removing 75 to 85% of it.
Kim Euton was Nixon's bariatric nurse.
"This is not the easy way out. This is hard stuff especially after surgery. You have to maintain your fluid intake, your protein and make sure you’re eating healthy," said Euton.
Nixon said initially he was scared to have the surgery but as a single dad, he said he was motivated to get healthier.
Nixon fought back tears as he told WFAA, "I want to be here as long as I can. That’s important so that’s all the motivation I need."
His daughter also got emotional talking about her dad and wanting him to be around when she gets married and has children.
"I want them to be able to know their grandpa," she said.
Nixon said in the first three months after surgery he lost 30 pounds.
Now, he’s down 150 pounds.
He said he has energy to exercise every day and can now jump in and out of his squad car.
"The satisfaction at the end is so good," said Nixon. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/dallas-marshal-officer-loses-150-pounds-doctors-told-him-he-would-die-if-didnt-lose-weight/287-2c683e9f-d4f2-41b0-a36e-12a44dd8a040 | 2023-06-07T17:46:59 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/dallas-marshal-officer-loses-150-pounds-doctors-told-him-he-would-die-if-didnt-lose-weight/287-2c683e9f-d4f2-41b0-a36e-12a44dd8a040 |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – More than two dozen small earthquakes were recorded within a 6-hour period on Mount Hood Tuesday. Many occurred within minutes of one another.
According to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, the string of earthquakes began with a 3.0-magnitude earthquake at 2:35 p.m. The next largest of the 28 earthquakes recorded on the mountain had a magnitude of 2.6 and was detected a minute after the first at 2:36 p.m.
These two earthquakes were recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey. However, the other smaller quakes, some of which had magnitudes as low as 0.2, were not recorded by the USGS.
The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.0, originated just south of the Mount Hood summit. The second earthquake was near Timberline Lodge.
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network has previously called this kind of seismic activity a “Mount Hood earthquake swarm.”
Small seismic activity on Mt. Hood, a potentially active volcano, is not uncommon. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network data shows that usually at least one small earthquake is recorded near the mountain every week. | https://www.koin.com/local/28-small-earthquakes-recorded-on-mt-hood-tuesday/ | 2023-06-07T17:52:19 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/28-small-earthquakes-recorded-on-mt-hood-tuesday/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – KOIN 6 News is exploring kids’ views on current events with a new 10-episode series “Kids Speak Out: Oregon.”
The town hall-style discussion with kids will delve into their views on homelessness, crime, gender identity and other major issues in the community.
Series Host and Emmy Award-winning journalist Barbara Harrison said the series was inspired by her previous conversations with kids in Washington.
“I’ve done a lot of things with kids over the years in the Washington area, where I’ve anchored the news for many years. When the pandemic hit, I thought, ‘I wonder what kids are doing? What are they talking about?’ I started making some calls and kids said they wanted to join in this Zoom conversation I was going to have on a weekly basis,” Harrison explained.
The program became so popular that parents in other states asked if their kids could be involved before expanding into a worldwide program.
“I found that kids were really frustrated. They had things they wanted to say, to complain about,” Harrison said. “If you read some of the psychology magazines, you see that kids are really struggling right now with mental health issues, and so we get into that. We ask the kids, ‘What bothers you? What are you worried about?’ And you would be surprised at the long list of things that are on their minds and they’re happy to be able to talk about it and to express themselves.”
Harrison says the series gives children a voice and the chance to hear perspectives from other kids.
“I think that a lot of people who are older think that we might be introducing subjects to kids that they are not already talking about. Well, they’re wrong,” Harrison added.
The show premiers Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. on KOIN 6 News and will re-air 6:30 p.m. Sunday on Portland’s CW. | https://www.koin.com/local/kids-share-views-on-local-issues-in-koin-series-kids-speak-out-oregon/ | 2023-06-07T17:52:25 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/kids-share-views-on-local-issues-in-koin-series-kids-speak-out-oregon/ |
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Animal Control announced it is hosting Adoptapalooza, a free pet adoption event.
According to a news release shared on social media, the event will be held Saturday, June 17, at the animal control office located at 7115 De Castro Road in Winter Haven from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Adoptions include a microchip ID, initial vaccinations, a county license and spay or neuter, officials said. There will also be low-cost vaccination clinic for dogs only.
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The event will also feature food trucks and a crafters market, according to the release.
Learn more from Polk County Animal Crontrol.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland board approved an emergency procurement of more than $1 million on Wednesday to pay for a stockpile of a widely used abortion pill due to uncertainty surrounding legal challenges against the drug’s use.
Moore, a Democrat, noted before the vote that the drug has been available for decades and has fallen under “a very unique and distinct attack.”
The governor said he wanted to be clear “that reproductive freedom is non-negotiable: that my administration will continue to defend and protect women’s reproductive freedom and access to essential health care here in the state of Maryland. Full stop.”
Lierman, a Democrat, described the stockpiling as “a really important opportunity for Maryland to double down on expressing its support for women and our reproductive choices.”
“By moving quickly when the federal court system created uncertainty around the future use and availability of mifepristone, the emergency stockpile will preserve this medication as an important option for individuals seeking safe reproductive health care here in the state of Maryland,” Lierman said.
Moore announced in April that the state would stockpile the drug through a memorandum of understanding with the University of Maryland Medical System in response to the legal challenges. Later that month, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to leave access to mifepristone unchanged at least into next year as appeals play out.
A court case that began in Texas sought to roll back Food and Drug Administration approval of the drug. Lower courts had said that women seeking the drug should face more restrictions on getting it while the case continues, but the Supreme Court disagreed.
The controversy arose less than a year after the Supreme Court’s conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade and allowed more than a dozen states to effectively ban abortion.
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Find more AP coverage of the abortion issue: https://apnews.com/hub/abortion | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2023/06/07/abortion-pill-maryland-stockpile/a5093878-0556-11ee-b74a-5bdd335d4fa2_story.html | 2023-06-07T17:54:41 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2023/06/07/abortion-pill-maryland-stockpile/a5093878-0556-11ee-b74a-5bdd335d4fa2_story.html |
MIDLAND, Texas — Addie's Diner will be offering free meals to kids ages 5-15 all summer long.
The restaurant located on 304 East Florida Avenue in Midland will be providing the free meals from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day. Kids will be able to select the free food from the kid's menu items only.
Soda will not be included in the deal, but water and tea will be available at no charge.
For more information about the free meals, kids can visit the Addie's Diner website. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/addies-diner-to-offer-free-meals-to-children-all-summer-long/513-c186a6eb-9833-4ff8-bd5a-92a241d0e636 | 2023-06-07T17:55:14 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/addies-diner-to-offer-free-meals-to-children-all-summer-long/513-c186a6eb-9833-4ff8-bd5a-92a241d0e636 |
ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has provided residents with an update on the roadwork of Faudree Road.
Starting on June 10, North Faudree Road traffic from Hwy 191 to Windchase Street will be moving to the other side of the road. This second phase of the construction will include the installation of concrete culvert boxes, inlets, and curbs/gutters.
There will be an eight-hour period where all east and westbound traffic at Estates Drive, 56th Street and Summit Drive will be closed.
Drivers should be aware of delays due to traffic and delays with the project if there are inclement weather conditions. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-odessa-provides-update-on-faudree-road-construction/513-2b0e7994-6583-4a13-b7b9-157027a2ce7b | 2023-06-07T17:55:20 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-odessa-provides-update-on-faudree-road-construction/513-2b0e7994-6583-4a13-b7b9-157027a2ce7b |
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police and Fire Departments will be participating in the city's 'Battle of the Badges' Blood Drive.
Vitalant said blood drives like these are essential to communities like the Permian Basin with the challenge of maintaining a robust blood supply for the summer months. Both departments have challenged the community to step up and donate. People will be given a special 'Battle of the Badges' t-shirt if they donate blood.
The blood drive begins at the Odessa Fire & Rescue located at 1100 West 2nd St. from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the central classroom on June 7. On June 8, the drive will continue at the Odessa Police Department building located at 205 North Grant St. from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
There will be two additional drives the following week to end the competition at the old Regal Cinema location at Music City Mall. Those drives will take place on June 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on June 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
People will have to make it known who they are donating to when they schedule their appointments. For the Odessa Fire & Rescue call Lora Potter at 432-257-0505, and for the Odessa Police Department, call Olga Carrillo at 432-335-5767. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/odessas-battle-of-the-badges-blood-drive-to-begin-on-june-7/513-c77b8800-de62-4dea-b295-8afcb2b000ab | 2023-06-07T17:55:26 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/odessas-battle-of-the-badges-blood-drive-to-begin-on-june-7/513-c77b8800-de62-4dea-b295-8afcb2b000ab |
TUSCULUM, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tusculum University celebrated anniversaries for two programs aimed at helping first-generation and low-income students succeed in college on Tuesday.
The university marked the 50th anniversary of its upward-bound program and the 25th anniversary of Student Support Services.
Current and former students and staff from both programs gathered on campus to talk about their experiences.
“I honestly believe Upward Bound was a guiding force in my life and my career,” said Sarah Jean Chapman, Tusculum alumni.
Upward Bound provides qualified high school students with tutoring throughout the year and operates free summer programs on college campuses across America.
University administrators estimate both programs have served about 5,000 students since 1973 when Tusculum launched its Upward Bound program. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tusculum-celebrates-upward-bound-and-student-support-services-anniversaries/ | 2023-06-07T17:58:37 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tusculum-celebrates-upward-bound-and-student-support-services-anniversaries/ |
NORMAL — Fusion Brew, 503 S. Main St. in Normal, is this week's pick for Eats of the Week.
The espresso bar and bubble tea shop opened on Dec. 5, 2005. The business is owned and managed by father-daughter duo Virgil and Sarah Hovar of Bloomington.
The coffee shop initially started on the corner of Kingsley Street before moving to the Main Street location in 2011, the owners said. The building was originally split into two units and one unit was home to a barber shop and the other was a knitting and sewing shop. When the Hovars purchased the building, they took over both.
"I think the most unique thing about us is we are serious about both bubble tea and coffee. And I think we get a lot of people that maybe don't feel like they can go into other coffee shops because they don't really know like, the language or they're not cool enough," Sarah Hovar said. "We see an exceptionally broad array of customers, which I think does set us apart."
Virgil Hovar worked for Hewlett Packard for nearly 33 years before becoming a coffee shop owner. After a trip to California in 1999, he fell in love with bubble tea and began to search for it everywhere he traveled, from Champaign to St. Louis to Canada.
He was given advice from a bubble tea shop owner in Columbia, Missouri, where his son attended college. Sarah Hovar stayed there and trained with the shop owner. Then, Sarah and Virgil eventually brought their knowledge of bubble tea to Normal, which was something new to the area.
"The breadth of what we offer here is kind of unusual. We have a large selection of bubble tea, and we treat it as a primary part of our business," Virgil Hovar said. "We consciously made the effort to make our coffee drinks more prominent on the menu, and it's been really successful for us and gives us a nice breadth of product here."
Popular menu items include fusion milk tea, honey lavender latte, lavender milk tea, lavender craft soda and pumpkin milk tea. The lavender and pumpkin drinks are monthly seasonal drink offerings, which are often adapted to both coffee and bubble tea.
The shop also occasionally advertises specials in local magazines every quarter.
Sarah Hovar said the business attracts a diverse array of customers.
"So much of our business shifts because over the summer breaks," she said. "People come out who stayed away during the school year, and we get regulars year-round because of the different phases of life we have attended."
She said she loves hearing customers' stories about what the shop means to them.
"There's something different about having a space like this," she said. "My favorite thing is the first week of classes and you see freshmen come in and they're clearly looking for someplace to feel like they're at home, and I think that's really powerful."
They've seen customers become engaged, get married and enter new phases of life. Over the years, she said, they have realized that their business has become an important and friendly space for the community.
The Hovars said they plan to make grab-and-go drinks more of their main focus, offering more sealed drinks for easy travel and convenience for those in a hurry. They also said they are looking to provide additional staff training and speed up on the coffee side of the business to keep up with trends.
The Hovars said they would consider expansion if the right location and opportunity arose. In the meantime, they want to return their seating to how it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing more of their space.
"I just love serving our customers," Virgil Hovar said. "And that's been the most rewarding thing is just the friendships we've created with our customers and staff, and the people you see come in and they really enjoy the drinks that we have here.
"I marvel when I meet people when I'm out and (they) say they love Fusion Brew," he said. "We didn't necessarily set out to do that; we just wanted to offer something to the community that was unique and that we loved." | https://pantagraph.com/business/local/fusion-brew-offers-coffee-bubble-tea-and-a-place-to-feel-at-home/article_4e8cfd2e-03e2-11ee-8470-231f42ede7bd.html | 2023-06-07T18:02:31 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/business/local/fusion-brew-offers-coffee-bubble-tea-and-a-place-to-feel-at-home/article_4e8cfd2e-03e2-11ee-8470-231f42ede7bd.html |
BLOOMINGTON — The state's top librarian on Tuesday paid a visit to the McLean County Museum of History, where he got a closer look at the history that his office has helped to preserve.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias stressed the importance of digital preservation efforts, like those undertaken by the museum as it seeks to protect its massive collection of print documents and photo negatives chronicling the region's history.
"Not only is it important for the Secretary of State's office, not only for the people of Illinois but it's important for our culture, it's important for our democracy," said Giannoulias, who took office in January. "And as a father of three young daughters, it's really most important about the future generations and making sure they have access to the history, not just history books, and they can touch and see and feel and be apart of these original document or, with respect to digitization, digital print."
The secretary of state's office previously awarded the museum a technology grant of nearly $100,000 in 2021 to help fund a years-long project to digitize the library's collection, including a massive collection of negatives donated by The Pantagraph.
"We get a lot of requests, so it's not an easy decision to make," Giannoulias said. "We do have limited resources, but this place is so remarkably unique that we wanted to make sure we wanted to be additive and bring value."
He added that he hoped to continue that support going forward, "but like I said, it's not easy to pick and choose your favorite child."
Julie Emig, executive director of the McLean County Museum of History, said the collection includes thousands of documents ranging between old city directories to various scrapbooks, almost 20,000 different objects from people in the past and productions like "The American Passion Play," as well as roughly three million photo negatives from the Pantagraph that show life in McLean County through 1930 all the way to the 2000s.
"We've only made it through the 1950s, so we have a lot left that we would like to digitize and preserve with information so that researchers, educators, enthusiasts who want to do research on history can find information with the historical context," Emig said. "We want to make that accessible to more people. It's really a microcosm of life as people experienced it over the last many decades."
Norris Porter, the museum's director of development, said the process of digitizing the archives comes at a hefty price and bandwidth to be able to save them in cloud storage.
Currently, Porter said, the museum has been able to digitize 133,000 of the Pantagraph negatives and process over 2,000 linear feet of archival documents. Much more work remains, however.
The issue now is that they do not have the bandwidth to take the collection from the 1960s all the way through the 2000s, and they are looking for additional alternatives, Porter said.
"We're just so appreciative for what they have been able to do and what they're willing to continue to do to get through the '60s," Porter said, referring to the secretary of state's office. "We could have never done it without the support from the state and we're very thankful."
During the visit, Giannoulias saw how the museum preserves its older, more delicate documents in a climate-controlled walk-in refrigerator that slows down the degradation process. He was even treated to a bit of sports history with a reprint of an original photo negative showing baseball icon Jackie Robinson in Normal on Dec. 21, 1940, when he played with the University of California, Los Angeles in a basketball game against Illinois State University.
Giannoulias praised the work of the Illinois State Archives, which he oversees, and said Tuesday's visit was inspirational to him for a number of reasons.
"Not just because I'm a history buff, not just because I love this state," he said, "but (because) I think in this day and age with Twitter and TikTok and all these social media platforms, which is an instant gratification and not a lot of depth, to sit here and hold a photo and look at Jackie Robinson sweat or see this important information hold in your hands — I wish everyone could come to this place and spend some time here."
Other archival pieces seen included photos and documents of African-American Jesse Robert Ward, who was born into slavery in 1857 in Arkansas. After he was freed, he made his way to Bellflower Township to be a tenant farmer on U.S. Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks' 2,000-acre farm.
On the farmstead three miles east of the village of Bellflower, Jesse and his wife Mary raised 12 children to adulthood — four daughters and eight sons — and were a prominent Black farm family in the area, said Bill Kemp, the museum's librarian/archivist.
Reflecting on his own family history, Giannoulias said he sees the importance of each person's story and how it ties together in the fabric of America.
His own parents were immigrants who "came to this country with nothing" and could not speak the language when they arrived.
"They came to America because of the hope and promise of America," Giannoulias said. "It's the story that we tell, it's the reason that people still want to come to this country to this day.
"And I think the fact that the son of two immigrants can come here with these special people," he said, referring to the museum leaders, "and get what I would call a VIP tour and to play even a small role, is a) very powerful to me personally, and b) represents what's so great about this country." | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/government-politics/secretary-of-state-visits-archives-at-the-mclean-county-museum-promotes-preservation/article_1bc6b6e4-0493-11ee-8526-0354a53832bb.html | 2023-06-07T18:02:37 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/government-politics/secretary-of-state-visits-archives-at-the-mclean-county-museum-promotes-preservation/article_1bc6b6e4-0493-11ee-8526-0354a53832bb.html |
BLOOMINGTON — University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will host a hybrid training in Bloomington starting Sept. 12.
Attendees will study online each week and then attend a weekly in-person session each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon for 13 weeks. In-person sessions will take place at the University of Illinois Extension McLean County office at 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington.
The online training modules include videos, reading materials, weekly quizzes and a final exam. The course's purpose is to expose participants to in-depth horticulture content through modules, including annuals and perennials, vegetables, trees, fruits and more.
Only 20 people will be accepted. Registration closes on Aug. 1. The training is $250. Applicants will have to do a background check and interview.
Contact 309-663-8306 or kgree7@illinois.edu for more information. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/master-gardener-training-this-fall-in-bloomington/article_9557c2fa-054c-11ee-9f5b-8f0ebffbc22f.html | 2023-06-07T18:02:43 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/master-gardener-training-this-fall-in-bloomington/article_9557c2fa-054c-11ee-9f5b-8f0ebffbc22f.html |
Eastpointe High School on lockdown after threat made on social media
Eastpointe — Eastpointe High School is on lockdown after a threat was made on social media.
"Local and regional police departments are currently at the school and have decided to go classroom to classroom to search all students and classrooms," said Eastpointe Community Schools in a statement early Wednesday afternoon. "Students are currently safely locked down in the building. There is no threat to any other district schools."
The incident started just after 12 p.m. Wednesday. By 1:15 p.m., roughly a dozen police officers from at least three agencies surrounded the school at 15501 Couzens Avenue. At one point, two police officers were posted at one of the school's entrance with their weapons drawn.
Eastpointe Police Department declined to provide details. Officers from Eastpointe, Warren and St. Clair Shores are on scene. Eastpointe Community Schools has approximately 2,300 students.
"We are asking parents not to come to the building at this time to allow authorities an opportunity to complete their search," said the district in a statement. "We will continue to keep families updated this afternoon."
Come back to The Detroit News for more on this developing story. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/06/07/heavy-police-presence-at-eastpointe-high-school/70298217007/ | 2023-06-07T18:07:40 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/06/07/heavy-police-presence-at-eastpointe-high-school/70298217007/ |
The closure of Hoffman Road between Minnich Road and Wayne Trace has been extended through 2 p.m. Friday, the Allen County Highway Department said today.
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For questions or to report problems, contact the city's right of way department at 427-6155. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/illinois-road-restrictions-moved-to-friday/article_325a369e-054f-11ee-9fb4-97c6689026e2.html | 2023-06-07T18:11:19 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/illinois-road-restrictions-moved-to-friday/article_325a369e-054f-11ee-9fb4-97c6689026e2.html |
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Drivers should watch for alternating lane closures as well as narrow lanes, INDOT said in a statement. It said the sidewalk will also be closed. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana-14-portion-restricted-for-7-weeks/article_71dbb010-0557-11ee-b06d-7b82aba24d51.html | 2023-06-07T18:11:19 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana-14-portion-restricted-for-7-weeks/article_71dbb010-0557-11ee-b06d-7b82aba24d51.html |
New Haven residents are not expected to see a tax increase with the $6.2 million expansion of City Hall and the Police Department.
Community and Economic Development Director Pone Vongphachanh said the city last year retired a bond on the existing building that houses New Haven's government offices and police department. Another bond will help cover the expansion costs, which she said were intentionally kept minimal.
“That’s why we kept it where we are to make sure there was no additional impact to our tax rate and our taxpayers," Vongphachanh said by phone Wednesday, after a groundbreaking ceremony. "It’s going to be a net neutral.”
The city on Wednesday released images showing how the expansion will transform City Hall and the local police department, both housed at 815 Lincoln Highway E.
Hagerman Group of Fort Wayne was chosen to help with plans after New Haven last year published a request for proposals. Hagerman is the general contractor on the project and partnered with Elevatus Architecture, also based in Fort Wayne.
Allen County also selected Elevatus to help develop plans for a proposed new jail in the Fort Wayne area.
In New Haven, about 6,800 square feet is being added to the Lincoln Highway East building – with about 3,800 of that for the police department. Another 7,600 square feet is being renovated. The square footage of the existing building was not immediately available.
Police Chief Jeffrey McCracken said the day before Wednesday's groundbreaking that his department would get seven additional offices to complement the 10 it already has, along with other amenities and facility upgrades.
About 40 people work in the part of the building that houses that police department, which includes 25 sworn officers, and a dispatch team with full-time and part-time employees. Neighborhood Code is also housed in that area.
About 25 people work in City Hall between the clerk/treasurer's office and the mayor's office. New Haven's Public Works Department is in a different building.
The expansion work at 815 Lincoln Highway E. will be done in six phases and is expected to be completed in August 2024.
The first phase involves expanding the police department and a new City Council chamber. The final phase will entail renovating the second floor where the mayor's administrative team works.
"Because of maintaining security and access for our citizens, we’re doing them in phases," Vongphachanh said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/new-haven-unveils-plans-for-expanded-police-government-facilities/article_7c10dfa4-054f-11ee-b617-ab9252e45308.html | 2023-06-07T18:11:20 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/new-haven-unveils-plans-for-expanded-police-government-facilities/article_7c10dfa4-054f-11ee-b617-ab9252e45308.html |
SAN JUAN COUNTY, Wash. — Photos snapped near San Juan Island show a swimming black-tail deer crossing paths with a Bigg's orca.
A naturalist, Sam Murphy with Island Adventures Whale Watching and the Pacific Whale Watching Association (PWWA), captured the photos on Sunday, June 4 at Battleship Island. Murphy didn't see the deer initially, according to PWWA Executive Director Erin Gless, who shared the photos with KING 5.
"She said that the whale swam right by and didn't seem interested in the deer at all," Gless wrote. "Sam didn't notice the deer until she was looking at her pictures afterward, making for a fun surprise. Probably not enough meat/fat on a deer's bones to tempt these whales, who are used to eating seals and sea lions, but would probably be an intimidating experience for the deer, I'm sure!"
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With a tug on a shroud from a U.S. Capitol police officer Wednesday morning, Willa Cather became Nebraska’s second representative in Statuary Hall, her newly unveiled bronze statue standing a few feet away from that of Ponca Chief Standing Bear in the Capitol space that was the first chamber of the House of Representatives.
“A lot of history was made in this room, but a little history is being made today,” Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said during the 45-minute unveiling ceremony. “Former Speaker (Nancy) Pelosi, correct me if I'm wrong. I don't know of any other time we unveiled a statue from a state that both statues of those states stood right next to one another.
“And it's the entrance to the (House) chambers. So as anyone walks, you'll see these two today. It's also historic that our pioneering artist made history today. But he's making history by bringing a new pioneering woman into these chambers as well.”
That pioneering artist is Omaha sculptor Littleton Alston, who became the first African-American artist to have a statue in the Capitol collection.
“Thank you for showing this American hero’s impact on this nation and on our literary canon with such dignity and honor,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said to Alston. “Our nation's heroes are memorialized here in marble and bronze. Today, Willa Cather, the Nebraskan novelist and national icon, joins them. She becomes the first Pulitzer Prize winner and 12th woman represented in the National Statuary Hall collection.”
The ceremony included a performance of Scott Joplin's “Maple Leaf Rag” by the Omaha Conservatory of Music String Quartet and readings from Cather’s novel “My Antonia,” along with short speeches by Gov. Jim Pillen, Rep. Adrian Smith and Sen. Deb Fischer, all of whom cited Cather’s writings as representative of Nebraska.
“Cather's vivid, reflective writing has become synonymous with the pioneer spirit of Nebraska,” Fischer said. ”Her fiction, epitomized by the Great Plains novels 'Oh! Pioneers,' 'Song of the Lark' and 'My Antonia,' truly feels like it grew from the soil of Nebraska. Cather herself grew from that land. Her family settled in Red Cloud while she was still a child, and her imaginative mind put its roots down there in Webster County. For decades until her death in 1947, Cather was unable to shake her creative spirit away from its home on the open plains of the heartland.”
McCarthy, who was presiding over his first statue ceremony since he became speaker in January, summed up why Cather’s statue deserves to be in the Capitol, where it will be seen by hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
“Nebraskans are lucky to call Cather one of their own, but ultimately, her work belongs here. Because it is American to the core,” McCarthy said. “Her authenticity, emotional artistry spoke of Americans' fundamental values. Ultimately, it reminds us that this is a land of opportunity. Willa’s statue stands today as a monument to her incredible legacy and our people’s incredible spirit.”
L. Kent Wolgamott, the recipient of the 2018 Mayor’s Arts Award, has written about arts and entertainment for Lincoln newspapers since 1985, reviewing thousands of movies and concerts and hundreds of art exhibitions.
Members of Nebraska's Congressional delegation, Gov. Jim Pillen, guests and sculptor Little Alston (left) attend the unveiling of Willa Cather's statue in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in Washington. Alston is the first African-American to have his work displayed in Statuary Hall.
Members of Nebraska's Congressional delegation and Gov. Jim Pillen, as well as U.S. House Speaker Mike McCarthy (second right) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (right), applaud the unveiling of the Willa Cather statue in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in Washington. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/statue-of-nebraska-icon-willa-cather-unveiled-in-us-capitol/article_baa53656-0555-11ee-934c-bf8054c30092.html | 2023-06-07T18:18:45 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/statue-of-nebraska-icon-willa-cather-unveiled-in-us-capitol/article_baa53656-0555-11ee-934c-bf8054c30092.html |
LAPORTE — Police say a 36-year-old Long Beach man went way too far in his enthusiasm over pop musician Taylor Swift.
Mitchell Taebel, who has YouTube and Facebook accounts dedicated to Swift, faces criminal charges of stalking, intimidation, invasion of privacy and harassment based on allegations of traveling across the country an an attempt to gain access to the 33-year-old artist and sending her threatening messages.
"On March 29, 2023, Taebel posted a voice message to his Instagram account that he sent to the ARTIST official Instagram account stating that he would happily wear a bomb if he cannot be with his soul mate," a charging document reads.
He then left a message the following day for Swift's father claiming to be Swift's soulmate and on April 5 sent her a picture on Instagram of someone firing a handgun at a gun range, police said.
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"If today there is the sexual performance of Vigilant (Expletive), you can be sure that we will destroy you and all the other dancers and ARTIST too," Taebel allegedly posted with the threatening photo.
Taebel was still in custody Wednesday morning at the LaPorte County Jail after a judge denied a request Tuesday to be released on his own recognizance, records show.
A plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf and police say his bond is set at $15,005 cash only.
An attempt Wednesday morning to reach a representative for Swift at her 13 Management company was unsuccessful.
Swift is in the midst of her highly successful Eras Tour, which including performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Solder Field in Chicago, and shows Friday and Saturday in Detroit, Michigan.
Another Instagram message Taebel is accused sending to Swift with the shooting photo said, "Y'all get ready you thugs because we're going to cancel this damn tour and still destroy you, who's writing here is a member of the government," a charging document says.
Taebel is further accused of contacting governors' offices in several states and informing them of his intention to make his presidential campaign part of Swift's Eras Tour, police said. He also called into the 13 Management offices numerous times leaving messages that Swift should appreciate him and claiming to have increased her assets as a result of his proposal.
Police say Taebel threatened to harm Swift so she would "learn self respect" and travelled on May 5 to luxury condominiums in Nashville, Tennessee, where he slipped through an unsecured door only to be stopped in the inner lobby by secondary security.
"Taebel stated he was a great-looking, well-dressed, popular TV host," police said. "Taebel asked the security staff if the ARTIST was in her top-floor penthouse and, if so, to let her know that he was in the lobby."
Taebel allegedly fled the site after police were called.
He then showed up later that day to the Nissan Stadium in Nashville where Swift was to perform, according to a court document. Despite being placed on a security threat list designed to block entry, Taebel reportedly found his way into the stadium, positioned himself near a VIP area and was recognized, questioned and removed by security for safety reasons.
Upon returning home, Taebel is accused of posting a message on Instagram stating, "I went to ARTIST apartment complex and anybody in my opinion anybody that that thinks it is illegal in any way to go to somebody's apartment meeting to see if they want to meet should be killed. They should die of a heart attack on the spot."
He goes on in the message to claim to be a TV host and to make racial slurs, police said.
"She had no idea a white man would come in there and demand to talk to ARTIST like I did," a court document reads.
Swift's management team obtained a temporary restraining order which was served to May 13 to Taebel, police said. The order was extended May 24 and Taebel is accused of violating the order by continuing to post about Swift and tagging her.
"Taebel still maintains a delusion that he and the ARTIST will be married and, if elected President, that the ARTIST will be his First Lady," charges say.
Taebel went on to post several threatening messages through May 18 and others claiming she likes his his messages and offering to work with her, police said.
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Concrete restoration work on Interstate 65 in Lake County will move to its next phase on or after Saturday, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced.
INDOT contractor Rieth Riley Construction will switch to the northbound lanes from the southbound lanes between U.S. 30 and Interstate 80/94 this weekend.
I-65 northbound will be reduced to two lanes between mile marker 256 and 259, with one lane using a left crossover express lane that will not have access to the exit ramp at Ridge Road. Southbound I-65 will have three lanes shifted to the right to make room for the northbound crossover lane.
There will be no access to I-65 northbound from U.S. 30, 61st Avenue or Ridge Road during this phase, with all ramps from those roadways to I-65 northbound closed. The restrictions and closures will be in place through late June.
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The ramp from U.S. 231 to northbound I-65 is also closed for a separate contract through late August, INDOT said, leaving 109th Avenue and I-80/94 as the only access points to northbound I-65 in central Lake County. Motorists are encouraged to use Broadway as an alternative north-south route.
INDOT expects I-65 northbound to be returned to three lanes and expects the ramps from U.S. 30 and 61st Avenue to northbound I-65 to reopen when this phase is complete in late June. The ramp from Ridge Road to I-65 northbound will remain closed through the duration of work on northbound I-65, which will be ongoing through late October.
Motorists should expect delays during peak times, INDOT said. Work schedules are weather dependent and subject to change. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/i-65-concrete-restoration-work-moving-to-northbound-lanes/article_664bd2f4-0555-11ee-8201-eba4887ce9d3.html | 2023-06-07T18:20:48 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/i-65-concrete-restoration-work-moving-to-northbound-lanes/article_664bd2f4-0555-11ee-8201-eba4887ce9d3.html |
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The City of Fort Smith mayor and board of directors and city administration will be in Washington D.C. June 6-8.
Mayor George McGill and Andre' Good, Lavon Morton, Christina Catsavis and Neal Martin from the Fort Smith board of directors are in DC to meet with Arkasnas Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton and Congressman Steve Womack. The purpose of their visit is to discuss "various issues and opportunities for the City of Fort Smith," according to a media notification from the city.
The topics being discussed include the Consent Decree, the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Project, and potential infrastructure funding opportunities.
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SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) reported a traffic death involving a motorcycle and a car in Sebastian County on June 6.
According to ASP's report, victim Taylor Lee Fraley, 26, was driving his motorcycle heading south when he turned right and struck a car on its passenger side.
The crash took place on Highway 271 and County Road 188, according to the report.
Fraley lost his life in the crash but no other deaths or injuries were reported by police.
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Of course, there's only so much you can do to protect yourself from a drunk driver. For instance, it isn't practical to only drive on Tuesdays, but if you don't need to be out late on a holiday, there may be something to be said for not going out. Still, there are some strategies you can employ to stay safe on the road.
Have a designated driver.
If you're drinking with friends, make sure whoever is behind the wheel hasn't been drinking.
Have a return home plan.
If everybody you are with will be drinking and there's no designated driver, know ahead of time who you'll be calling for a ride home, whether that's a family member or an Uber driver.
Make sure you're strapped in.
Good advice for anybody in a car, any time, of course, whether you encounter a drunk driver or not. But Heather Geronemus, the national chairwoman of Mothers Against Drink Driving (MADD), counsels, "The best defense against drunk drivers is to always wear your seatbelt and make sure children are properly restrained."
Drive without distractions.
It doesn't matter if you're sober. If you're driving — especially at night — stay off the phone and keep your eyes on the road. Distracted driving rivals drunk driving when it comes to dangerous behaviors on the road. Unfortunately, there often isn't much you can do if a drunk driver careens toward your car, but being alert could make all the difference in surviving an encounter with a drunk driver. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/sexual-abuse-arrest-in-waterloo/article_5981f9b6-0543-11ee-b303-035feee097bb.html | 2023-06-07T18:27:27 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/sexual-abuse-arrest-in-waterloo/article_5981f9b6-0543-11ee-b303-035feee097bb.html |
BLOOMINGTON — A McLean County judge granted a select number of discovery requests from the attorneys of Barton McNeil, who is seeking exoneration of his 1999 murder conviction, on Tuesday.
In March, McNeil's attorneys with the Illinois Innocence Project and the Exoneration Project filed a motion to introduce evidence that would corroborate the out-of-court confessions of Nowlin in an evidentiary hearing and a motion for discovery for multiple records. The state also filed a motion to dismiss both of these motions.
However, Yoder only granted four of the defense's 11 discovery requests. Discovery is the process of exchanging information between the parties about witnesses and evidence, according to the American Bar Association.
The approved discovery items include a written list from the state of the names, address and birthdates of each individual they intend to call as a witness at the evidentiary hearing; the production by the state of any materials they intend to use at the evidentiary hearing; correspondence between the state's or defense's potential witnesses and anyone acting on behalf of the state; the name and curriculum vitae of any expert the state intends to call as a witness at the evidentiary hearing on this matter; and leave to subpoena Department of Child and Family Services records regarding Nowlin.
Yoder said the court needs to be cognizant of the scope of the requests so the discovery doesn't amount to a "fishing expedition." He also granted the defense the ability to present limited evidence to corroborate that Nowlin allegedly confessed to the crime.
Following the hearing, McNeil's cousin, Chris Ross, and a handful of supporters met outside the courthouse to maintain McNeil's innocence and present evidence they feel was overlooked.
This included the presence of Nowlin's DNA, which couldn't be tested in 1998, on the bed where Christina was killed and Nowlin's history of threats and violence, which included a 1997 arrest and an incident where she was believed to have smothered her own daughter, and out-of-court confessions.
Ross called on the Illinois Attorney General's Office and Gov. J.B. Pritzker to appoint a special prosecutor to begin the process of convening a grand jury for the case.
"And we believe that that jury, that grand jury, would return a verdict of yes, Misook Nowlin should be charged in the first-degree murder of Christina McNeil," Ross said.
Ross also played an audio clip from McNeil in which he said that even after 25 years, he is no less determined to bring his daughter's killer to justice.
"As would any father of a murdered child, it has been my parental duty to seek justice on behalf of Christina," McNeil said. "Since the day of my daughter's death, I pursued her then-obvious killer with all my might in the hopes that Misook Nowlin would be held accountable for what she's done to Christina."
Currently, Nowlin is serving a 55-year prison sentence after being convicted of murder charges in the 2011 strangulation death of her 70-year-old mother-in-law, Linda Tyda.
A status hearing in McNeil's case is scheduled for 11 a.m. July 19.
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Jackie S. Claypool
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Brandon L. Parsano
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Dominique M. Banks
Austin T. Daugherty
Sandra M. Lewis
Samantha E. Morris
Nolan C. Love
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Tonisha A. Jackson
James A. McConnaughay
Jessica M. Longberry
Barry D. Guyton
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Barton McNeil, 55, photographed April 5, 2022, at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center. McNeil is seeking exoneration from his murder conviction in the 1998 death of his 3-year-old daughter, Christina, in Bloomington. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mclean-county-judge-grants-limited-discovery-items-in-mcneil-exoneration-case/article_af959154-04ae-11ee-9dd4-83a253e976f5.html | 2023-06-07T18:28:30 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mclean-county-judge-grants-limited-discovery-items-in-mcneil-exoneration-case/article_af959154-04ae-11ee-9dd4-83a253e976f5.html |
In a courtroom, that was often quiet, except for the soft sobs from the victim's family, Paul Burkert, the gunman who killed a Camden man outside of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia in 2021, was sentenced to prison on Wednesday.
In the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia, Judge Charles Ehrlich sentenced Burkert, 36, of Reading, to serve between three-and-a-half and 10 years in prison for the slaying of 23-year-old David Padro, Jr., of Camden, New Jersey.
Earlier this year, Burkert -- along with his then girlfriend, Jamie Frick, 36, of Newmanstown -- both pleaded guilty to taking part in Padro's death.
Padro died after he was shot in the lower back by Burkert after the two got into a physical altercation outside of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, on July 22, 2021. The altercation allegedly arose after Burkert tapped Padro’s car outside the restaurant.
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Burkert was sentenced on manslaughter charges -- prosecutors dropped the more serious murder charge due to the guilty plea.
He also received three to six years in prison on gun charges as well as being sentenced to serve five years of probation.
Burkhert was prohibited from owning a gun due to a previous drug conviction.
Frick, who pleaded guilty to simple assault and related charges for her role in the incident, was sentenced to serve two years of probation.
In court, members of Padro's family painted him as a loving son and brother, who had hoped to one day become a police officer.
In a victim impact statement, Padro's stepbrother, Reynaldo Gonzalez, told the court that he lost a piece of himself when Padro died.
"The last thing he said to me was, 'I love you bro… if I see you or not, you're always going to be my brother'," Gonzalez remembered. "He wasn't just a brother. He was my best friend."
In court, Burkert took a moment to tell the gathered members of the victim's family that he regretted his actions that day.
"I sit in my jail cell everyday thinking about this," he said.
Along with the prison sentence, Burkert was ordered to pay the victim's family more than $6,000 in restitution.
Padro's family has suggested that they may pursue a civil case in the near future.
When contacted to talk about this case and any security measures taken since, representatives of Pat's King of Steaks had no comment.
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Canal Fulton stays in Community Development Block Grant Program
The Repository
Canal Fulton City Council
Tuesday meeting
KEY ACTION: Suspended the rules and approved on the second reading a resolution to continue to participate in the Community Development Block Grant Program.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Joseph Schultz urged residents to complete a recently mailed survey to determine which areas of the city qualify for block grant funds. Block grants are used for community development in low and moderate income areas.
OTHER ACTION:
- Heard that anyone interested helping build a disc course at Community Park may contact City Manager Dan Bucher Jr. at City Hall. Plans are to open the course this year.
- Approved a purchase order to JD Striping & Service Inc. for $8,820 for road striping.
- Bought evidence room equipment from PCS Mobile/Route1.com for $5,940.
- Paid the Ohio State Treasurer $7,548 to review the west side water tower plans.
- Bought a factory scrubber from Burns Industrial Equipment for $14,532.
UP NEXT: Will meet at 6 p.m. June 20 at the Safety Center. The meeting will begin with a work session to discuss solicitor permits. Work sessions and meetings are recorded and may be viewed on the city’s Facebook page.
Joan Porter | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/canal-fulton-to-continue-participation-in-community-development-block-grant-program/70297122007/ | 2023-06-07T18:33:08 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/canal-fulton-to-continue-participation-in-community-development-block-grant-program/70297122007/ |
Stark County child abuse hotline is temporarily down
CANTON − Stark County Children Services’ local abuse hotline (330-455-KIDS) is temporarily down.
Those who need to report abuse or neglect should call 1-800-233-KIDS (5437). This number is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
To make a report of abuse or neglect, callers should be prepared to provide a description of alleged abuse and the current location of the child. An intake social worker will ask you a series of questions about your concerns and request the following information:
- Your name and phone number, or you may choose to remain anonymous
- Family's name and address
- Noncustodial parent's name and address
- Name(s) of child(ren) in the home
- Date(s) of birth or age(s)
- School(s) and grade(s)
- Explanation for concerns of abuse and neglect
- School attendance, grades, behaviors of child(ren)
Due to the sensitive and urgent content, suspected cases of child abuse and neglect should not be reported through social media pages such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
For more information about reporting abuse and neglect, please visit StarkJFS.org. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/local-child-abuse-hotline-is-temporarily-down/70298258007/ | 2023-06-07T18:33:14 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/local-child-abuse-hotline-is-temporarily-down/70298258007/ |
CANTON
Canton Parks and Recreation Office closed to the public for two days
The Repository
CANTON – The Canton Parks and Recreation Office, located at the Garden Center in Stadium Park, will be temporarily closed to the public Thursday and Friday.
The closure is necessary for scheduled maintenance work on the parking lot. During this time, the office premises will remain inaccessible.
Staff will be available via phone at 330-456-4521 to address any questions and assist with rental inquiries. Phone lines will remain open throughout the closure period. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/canton/2023/06/07/canton-parks-and-recreation-office-closed-to-the-public-for-two-days/70298058007/ | 2023-06-07T18:33:20 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/canton/2023/06/07/canton-parks-and-recreation-office-closed-to-the-public-for-two-days/70298058007/ |
Canton Public Health urges those at-risk to avoid outdoors because of unhealthy air
Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
The effects of hundreds of wildfires burning across the western provinces to Quebec could be felt as far away as New York City and New England, blotting out skylines and irritating throats.
U.S. authorities have issued air quality alerts, including in Stark County.
Canton City Health Commissioner James Adams issued an alert Wednesday for the county due to ongoing elevated concentrations of fine particulate matter from smoke from the wildfires in Canada.
The levels increased since Tuesday "and these conditions are expected to continue for at least the next 24 hours," the health agency said Wednesday morning.
The "Air Quality Index" level hit the "unhealthy" category in Stark. Canton City Public Health urged people with heart or lung diseases, children and older adults to "avoid strenuous outdoor activities, keep outdoor activities short, or consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them. Those not in high risk groups should consider less strenuous outdoor activities and shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors."
'It's a little scary': Smoke from Canada wildfires wafts through U.S.
A smoky haze that hung over New York City much of the day Tuesday thickened in the late afternoon, obscuring views of New Jersey across the Hudson River and making the setting sun look like a reddish orb. In the Philadelphia area, dusk brought more of a lavender haze.
Sal and Lilly Murphy, of Brooklyn, likened the burning scent to a campfire. They said they could even smell the smoke indoors, in a Manhattan restaurant, then walked outside and saw a sky that looked like it was about to storm — but was rainless. Lilly wore a mask for protection.
Hazy skies:Canton, Stark County under Air Quality Advisory as smoke from wildfires blows through
“It’s a little scary,” Sal Murphy said.
Smoke from the fires has wafted through northeast U.S. states for weeks now, but it’s only recently been noticeable in most places.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday's hazy skies “were hard to miss,” and New York City Mayor Eric Adams encouraged residents to limit outdoor activities ”to the absolute necessities.”
Here's a closer look at what's happening and some suggested precautions for dealing with the haze:
What's happening with the Canada wildfires in 2023
Smoke from Canada's wildfires has been moving into the United States since last month. The most recent fires near Quebec have been burning for at least several days.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said hazy skies, reduced visibility and the odor of burning wood are likely, and that the smoke will linger for a few days in northern states.
“It's not unusual for us to get fire smoke in our area. It's very typical in terms of northwest Canada,” said Darren Austin, a meteorologist and senior air quality specialist with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. But, usually, the smoke has been aloft and hasn't affected people's health, he said.
The Quebec-area fires are big and relatively close, about 500 to 600 miles (roughly 800 to 970 kilometers) away from Rhode Island. And they followed wildfires in Nova Scotia, which resulted in a short-lived air quality alert on May 30, Austin said.
Jay Engle, a National Weather Service meteorologist based in Upton, Long Island, said the wind trajectory that allowed smoke and hazy conditions to be seen in the New York City area could continue for the next few days. Of course, he said, the main driver of conditions is the fires themselves. If they diminish, the haze would too.
What's the biggest concern?
Air quality alerts are triggered by a number of factors, including the detection of fine-particle pollution — known as “PM 2.5” — which can irritate the lungs.
“We have defenses in our upper airway to trap larger particles and prevent them from getting down into the lungs. These are sort of the right size to get past those defenses,” said Dr. David Hill, a pulmonologist in Waterbury, Connecticut, and a member of the American Lung Association's National Board of Directors. “When those particles get down into the respiratory space, they cause the body to have an inflammatory reaction to them.”
Trent Ford, the state climatologist in Illinois, said the atmospheric conditions in the upper Midwest creating dry, warm weather made it possible for small particulates to travel hundreds of miles from the Canadian wildfires and linger for days.
“It’s a good example of how complex the climate system is but also how connected it is,” Ford said.
Who should be careful?
Exposure to elevated fine particle pollution levels can affect the lungs and heart.
The air quality alerts caution “sensitive groups,” a big category that includes children, older adults, and people with lung diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Kids, who often are encouraged to go out and play, “are more susceptible to smoke for a number of reasons,” said Laura Kate Bender, the lung association's National Assistant Vice President, healthy air. “Their lungs are still developing, they breathe in more air per unit of body weight.”
What can you do for now?
It's a good time to put off that yard work and outdoor exercise. If you go out, consider wearing an N95 mask to reduce your exposure to pollutants.
Stay inside, keeping your doors, windows and fireplaces shut. It's recommended that you run the air conditioning on a recirculation setting.
“If you have filters on your home HVAC system, you should make sure they’re up to date and high quality,” Hill said. “Some people, particularly those with underlying lung disease, or heart disease, should consider investing in in air purifiers for their homes.”
Associated Press reporters Katie Foody in Chicago and David B. Caruso and Deepti Hajela in New York contributed to this story. Includes reporting by the Canton Repository. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/06/07/canada-wildfires-leading-to-air-quality-alerts-in-us-how-to-stay-safe-stark-county/70297087007/ | 2023-06-07T18:33:26 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/06/07/canada-wildfires-leading-to-air-quality-alerts-in-us-how-to-stay-safe-stark-county/70297087007/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Two people were injured in a crash on U.S. Highway 54 east of Kingman. The crash happened around 9 a.m. Wednesday and restricted traffic along the highway.
The Kansas Highway Patrol said a Buick Encore was westbound on the eastbound shoulder of the highway. Troopers do not know why the driver was driving on the shoulder and in the wrong direction. At the same time, a Chevy Cruze was eastbound on the highway.
Troopers say the driver of the Encore attempted an evasive maneuver and struck the Chevy Cruze head-on on the passenger side.
The drivers of both vehicles were taken to area hospitals. One driver suffered a suspected serious injury, while the other had some pain.
The KHP says both drivers were wearing their seatbelts. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/crash-near-kingman-injures-2-traffic-restricted/ | 2023-06-07T18:33:51 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/crash-near-kingman-injures-2-traffic-restricted/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The demolition of Cessna Stadium began on Tuesday at Wichita State University. Officials are tearing down the east bleachers first.
Since its construction in 1946, the stadium hosted everything from college football to The Rolling Stones.
Last September, the WSU Board of Trustees approved nearly $12 million for phases 1A and 1B of the project.
The project aims to remake the stadium into a state-of-the-art home for Wichita State athletics, university and community events and the Kansas State High School Track and Field Championship.
Parking on the east side of the stadium is impacted during construction. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/demolition-of-cessna-stadium-begins-at-wichita-state-university/ | 2023-06-07T18:33:56 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/demolition-of-cessna-stadium-begins-at-wichita-state-university/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — A Marion Police Department officer is out of a job over alleged racist posts.
A statement from Chief Angela Haley said the department was alerted on June 6 to "racist posts" on Officer Chaz Foy's personal Facebook page.
The chief reviewed the posts and it was determined they were "not in keeping with the standards of the Marion Police Department."
"I do not condone this type of behavior and will not tolerate it," Haley said.
Foy's employment with the department was terminated June 7. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/marion-pd-officer-fired-over-alleged-racist-posts-chaz-foy-police-indiana/531-b208053b-826d-4013-846d-64698d8ebe8b | 2023-06-07T18:37:08 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/marion-pd-officer-fired-over-alleged-racist-posts-chaz-foy-police-indiana/531-b208053b-826d-4013-846d-64698d8ebe8b |
LINWOOD — Police are searching for a pickup truck they say damaged a city park Tuesday evening.
The truck was involved in a crash at All Wars Memorial Park at Shore Road and Wabash Avenue at 7:49 p.m., police said on Facebook.
The crash caused property damage to the park, police said.
Surveillance footage shows the truck turning away from a fence, leaving a plume of dust behind.
Anyone with information can call police at 609-926-7982 or email tips@linwoodpd.org. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/truck-damage-linwood-park/article_e43bc688-053c-11ee-87e8-336f882d7504.html | 2023-06-07T18:43:07 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/truck-damage-linwood-park/article_e43bc688-053c-11ee-87e8-336f882d7504.html |
About 15 of every 100 registered voters in Cape May County participated in this year’s primary election, in which there was only one challenge in a municipal race for either party.
According to numbers posted by county officials, 7,878 ballots were cast out of 50,892 registered voters. Presidential election years tend to draw the most interest. With the state Senate race at the top of the ticket and no challenge for most of the nominations, most voters in the county decided not to bother.
Poll workers in Ocean City, for instance, said Tuesday evening that things had been slow throughout the day.
For comparison, the turnout for the 2020 primary election in Cape May County was better than 50%, in a year when Democratic voters nominated Amy Kennedy to face incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, out of a crowded field. She fell well short of Van Drew in the general election.
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In addition to being a presidential election year, 2020 was also exceptional because of the pandemic restrictions in place, with most votes being mailed in. With a highly contested race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, more than three-quarters of registered voters participated.
Michael Testa, unopposed for the GOP nomination for another term in the state Senate, was the highest vote getter in Cape May County, according to posted numbers that remain unofficial. He received 5,030 votes. His running mates, Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan, were close behind, as were the GOP candidates for county commission, sheriff and surrogate.
The only race in the county was for the Republican nomination for a seat on the Stone Harbor Borough Council, with three candidates for two slots on the November ballot. With no Democratic candidates, it appears that challenger Tim Carney earned a seat on the borough’s governing body next year, taking 212 votes compared with 110 for Robin Casper and 109 for Reese Moore, both incumbents, according to the county numbers.
Reese had the backing of former Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne Walters, who held an event for Carney at her home in March.
ATLANTIC CITY — Candidates backed by Mayor Marty Small Sr. have a slight lead in the 2nd and…
There were no Democratic nominees for any of the 11 municipal seats up for election this year, although there were a handful of write-in votes. For the GOP, the primary appears to have secured a clear path to election in November.
Candidates include former Middle Township police Chief Christopher Leusner, running for the seat currently held by Mayor Tim Donohue on the three-member governing body, and incumbent Upper Township Committee member Curtis Corson, seeking another term on the five-member committee.
Donohue had been set to seek reelection but withdrew his name in favor of Leusner.
County Democrats did not file petitions for candidates for sheriff or surrogate, and put one candidate forward for the county Board of Commissioners, Patricia O’Connor, who received 2,480 votes in the primary.
Will Morey, the incumbent Republican, got 4,876 votes in the primary, and Melanie Collette of Middle Township received 4,786 votes in her first run for county office. Commissioner Jeffrey Pierson has decided not to seek another term.
Commissioner E. Marie Hayes has decided to run for surrogate. She is currently the commission liaison to that office. Dean Marcolongo, the former surrogate, was named Superior Court judge this year. Karen Lynne Nallie is the current acting surrogate for the county. Each county has a surrogate who handles wills, matters related to guardianship and adoption, and other matters.
Republican Sheriff Robert Nolan is seeking reelection.
Democratic candidates for the state legislative office were also unopposed for the nomination to take on the Republican incumbents. Charles Laspata received 2,509 votes for the nomination for Senate, while Assembly candidates Damita White-Morris and Eddie Bonner received 2,422 votes and 2,374 votes, respectively. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/light-turnout-in-cape-for-primary/article_7a2dfb48-054c-11ee-8577-07c2e366b244.html | 2023-06-07T18:43:13 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/light-turnout-in-cape-for-primary/article_7a2dfb48-054c-11ee-8577-07c2e366b244.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — Candidates backed by Mayor Marty Small Sr. have a slight lead in the 2nd and 4th wards' Democratic primary, after all election day machine votes have been tallied.
Results are unofficial and will be updated. An unknown number of mail-in ballots are yet to come in, and will be accepted until June 12 as long as they are postmarked by June 6.
Those mail-in ballots could make the difference in the 2nd Ward, where Democratic Councilwoman LaToya Dunston, who ran off the county line, now trails financial services company owner Viana "Vivi" Bailey by just 264 votes to 260.
Incumbent 4th Ward Democratic Councilman MD Hossain Morshed, who is facing federal criminal charges and also ran off the county line, trails George "Animal" Crouch by a bigger margin of 202 to 179.
Both Dunston and Morshed had been in the lead when just early voting and mail-in ballots had been counted.
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"The votes are the votes. There are still votes to be counted," Small said Wednesday. "We are in the lead. I'd rather be in the lead than behind. It's a long process."
Dunston was recently censured by the Atlantic City Democratic Committee, along with Democratic at-large Councilmen George Tibbitt and Bruce Weekes, for supporting a Republican for county commissioner last year. All three are Small critics.
They supported the Republican rather than Democratic incumbent Atlantic County Commissioner Ernest Coursey, who is Small's chief of staff.
Morshed had been a Small ally, until the county Democratic Committee refused to put him on the county line because of the federal charges. Small supported Crouch in the 4th Ward primary but did not ask for Morshed's resignation.
All six ward seats are up this year, and Democrats are so dominant in the city that the primary will effectively choose the winner in most wards.
Small critics on council — all Democrats other than lone Republican Councilman Jesse Kurtz — have been a thorn in the mayor's side.
Morshed's defection to the anti-Small camp gave them a 5-4 majority on council, which recently voted down the 2023 budget, in spite of it containing a property tax decrease.
The state, however, is expected to approve the budget June 14 without council approval, as it can under the 2016 state takeover of the city.
About 6,000 mail-in ballots were received countywide as of 8 p.m. Tuesday, said Atlantic County Board of Elections Chair Lynn Caterson.
In the 3rd Ward, Council Vice President Kaleem Shabazz has a comfortable lead of 371 to 103 for his challenger, Nashir Sheik.
In the 5th Ward, incumbent Councilman Muhammad "Anjum" Zia had a commanding lead of 253 to 42 for his challenger, Rizwan Khan Malik.
And in the 6th Ward, the only one without a Democratic incumbent, building contractor Geoffrey Dorsey had 223 votes to restaurateur John C. Exadaktilos' 128.
Running unopposed in Ward 1 was incumbent Council President Aaron "Sporty" Randolph.
In the wards where they ran, Republican candidates ran unopposed. No Republicans filed petitions to run in the 2nd or 3rd wards.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office charged Morshed in March with falsifying voter registrations, making false statements to the FBI about interactions with prospective voters and submitting false unemployment benefits claims to the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Morshed got the support of the city’s Democratic committee in his reelection bid at its March meeting, but after the federal charges were announced, Atlantic County Democratic Chair Michael Suleiman called for Morshed’s resignation. Then he replaced him with Crouch on the county line.
Crouch is vice president of the Atlantic City Dolphins youth football league. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/small-backed-candidates-lead-in-atlantic-city-democratic-primary/article_f861ad36-04c8-11ee-bb06-0f4ca64a97e8.html | 2023-06-07T18:43:19 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/small-backed-candidates-lead-in-atlantic-city-democratic-primary/article_f861ad36-04c8-11ee-bb06-0f4ca64a97e8.html |
After six hours of testimony and discussion during three nights of hearings, the Oldmans Township Planning Board voted unanimously Monday to deny a developer's application to construct 5 million square feet of warehouse space in nine new buildings.
The largely rural Salem County community of 1,800 already has 20 warehouses between I-295 and Route 130. Many residents attending the session at the Oldmans Township School applauded the decision.
"Our current road conditions and traffic are horrendous, and I can't imagine adding any more," said board Chair Sandy Collum, who introduced the resolution denying the application by Knight Owl Holdings, a group of limited liability corporations based in Clarksboro, Gloucester County.
"I can't see any positives for our town," Collum said, citing the lack of availability of sanitary sewage treatment capacity for the site, as well as the township's master plan goals and zoning regulations.
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"This township is trying to preserve farmland and open space," said board member Earl Ransome.
The 575-acre tract that the developer assembled included farm fields, woods and wetlands near the township's village-like Pedricktown section.
"This application exceeds what we would typically see for [variances] and seems more like a rezoning," said board member Mike Tuturice. "We're talking about over 5 million square feet of warehouse space that in my opinion will have a negative impact on the township."
Clint Allen, a lawyer for Knight Owl, declined to comment after the vote.
PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP — The township Planning Board listened for close to three hours as commu…
During his summation of testimony Monday on behalf of the developer by engineering and other experts, Allen said a "spine" road to be constructed by Knight Owl would funnel traffic to and from Exit 7 of I-295 with little local impact.
Allen also said variances allowing several of the warehouse buildings to exceed township height limits would allow the complex to be set back and buffered from its surroundings. He also told the board that Knight Owl had recently purchased the privately owned Oldmans Township Airport adjacent to the development site. The only airport in Salem County, the facility is being decommissioned, said Allen.
Once largely confined to north and central New Jersey, development of industrial-scale logistics facilities is steadily moving into South Jersey. The website 42Freeway.com, which tracks South Jersey development, reported that proposals last year for new warehouses totaled 70 buildings and 30 million square feet in Salem and Gloucester counties alone.
In Oldmans, the prospect of additional warehouses sparked a grassroots campaign that launched an online fundraising effort and peppered the town with opposition signs. At nearly 21 square miles, Oldmans Township still has a rural flavor.
"I just think the board did the right thing, and I think the [warehouse] proposal had a lot of holes in it, particularly about access to 295," said Keith Walton, whose front yard faces part of the Knight Owl site.
"But we haven't seen the last" of the developer or other warehouse proposals, Walton said.
"I don't think there's any appetite in the township for this type of development," said Paul Mitchell, who with his wife, Susan, operates a 54-acre Pedricktown asparagus farm.
Said Pedricktown resident Nancy Bond: "I was worried. But I am very very impressed with our board. I give them credit for protecting our township." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/salem-county-town-rejects-construction-of-9-warehouses/article_11b0e018-054b-11ee-8ae9-7f1aa68cfcb2.html | 2023-06-07T18:43:25 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/salem-county-town-rejects-construction-of-9-warehouses/article_11b0e018-054b-11ee-8ae9-7f1aa68cfcb2.html |
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