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BURGETTSTOWN, Pa. — The first concert of the season at The Pavilion at Star Lake was sold out and turned into a traffic nightmare, with traffic backed up for hours.
Many ticket holders never made it inside.
Dead & Company returned to Star Lake Monday night to a packed house.
The show went on despite the standstill traffic on Route 18.
Dennis Singer saw the backup.
“It was all the way back, see where that truck is right now over the hill, that’s how far it is. And the amphitheater’s about three-quarters of a mile on the right-hand side,” Singer said.
Concert-goers expressed their frustration on Star Lake’s Facebook page, saying:
Sat in gridlock for 4 hours never made it to the show.
What a JOKE. 4 hours of driving, 4 hours of waiting, only to be told we cannot go in because parking is full.
We will never be back to Starlake after this.
Worst. Venue. Ever.
They weren’t the only ones stuck in the traffic.
Ken Churney told Channel 11 his 13-year-old daughter and other students from Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School were on a school bus, on their way home when a 90-minute ride turned into four and a half hours until police came to their rescue.
“A police officer escorted the bus on the wrong side of the road for many miles to get them through traffic and past Star Lake,” Churney said.
Star Lake gave this statement, saying:
“We understand that traffic delays and parking issues can be frustrating for fans. When we have a sold-out show, we increase staffing and parking access, and we always encourage fans to arrive early and consider carpooling to avoid traffic. Our crew is proactively connecting with fans who entered the venue after the start of the show and will be working to make improvements to our parking operations.”
Ticketholders who want a refund can request it by contacting Star Lake.
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A vehicle caught fire in a home’s attached garage in Penn Township, Westmoreland County, overnight.
Crews were called to the 100 block of McDermott Road around 1:15 a.m.
No injuries were reported, according to officials.
The fire was put out and the scene was starting to clear around 2:30 a.m.
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WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — It stood for decades as a landmark in the South Hills, but for the last four years, the Century III Mall has sat abandoned.
The deterioration isn’t limited to just the mall. Moonbeam, the company that owns the mall, also owns the roadway connecting Clairton Boulevard and Clairton Road, which is riddled with deep potholes.
Drive down the cut-through road to Route 51 and you’ll find that some of the potholes are hard to miss.
“It’s really hard to dodge them,” said Lynn Rinella of Pleasant Hills. “They just keep getting worse and worse. Sometimes, I have to remind myself that there are some potholes that will swallow you whole.”
The road runs along the now-abandoned Century III Mall.
West Mifflin Borough Councilman Dan Davis and Mayor Chris Kelly told Channel 11 the company has been promising to fill the potholes, but so far, has done nothing.
“Moonbeam has made promises to us over these 15 years of getting a tenant in there, doing something with the property, and we’ve got nothing out of them,” Davis said.
Channel 11 tried calling and emailing Moonbeam’s COO for comment but we haven’t heard back.
Most of the mall has sat empty for more than a decade. The condition is only getting worse, and the incidents keep piling up. Those incidents include a possible arson case in April and vandalism in May where three teens were charged with trespassing.
Last Friday, fire officials said a West Mifflin teen fell 20 feet through the roof of the old Macy’s. He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The boy could now be facing a charge for trespassing.
“This building is out of compliance and needs major investment,” Davis said. “It’s not inhabitable. No people should be in there.”
But people are illegally making their way inside, including YouTubers. Local leaders have had enough.
“It’s been too long,” said Davis. “Too vacant, too long. We need to take action now.”
That action is expected to come down during a public hearing next week where Davis said a majority of council members plan to vote to condemn the mall.
He has a warning for folks who try to go into the shuttered mall.
“Please stay away from the mall,” Davis said. “It’s only a hazard. It’s trespassing. If you’re caught on the property, you will be prosecuted for trespassing.”
People will have a chance to weigh in at the public hearing on June 14 at 4:30 p.m. at the West Mifflin Borough Building that’s located at 1020 Lebanon Road.
If the mall is condemned, Moonbeam will have a certain amount of time to fix it up. If that doesn’t happen, Davis said he’s going to ask for state and federal funding to tear it down.
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WASHINGTON — If a first responder is blocked from getting across a railroad crossing, it could be the difference between life and death. Monday, the Biden administration announced the federal government is doling out $570 million dollars in grants to help solve problem of blocked crossings. The funding will help close dangerous crossings.
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While $16 million is going to 10 crossings in Berks County and a few hundred thousand is going to crossings in the Philadelphia area, Western Pennsylvania will not see any of that money.
But the reality is, in our communities, crossings are blocked and in some cases, it has affected first responders from getting to emergencies.
Take Bridgewater Borough. The fire chief says a stopped train on Mulberry Street prevented his crews from leaving the scene of a fire. In a lawsuit filed against Norfolk Southern, a man claims that same crossing prevented an ambulance from taking him to the hospital for 45 minutes after he took a bad fall, hit his face and broke his leg.
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Neighbors along Railroad Street in Creighton also reached out to us. They tell Channel 11, trains are stopped for hours at a time, preventing people from getting to and from work or school. Families fear if there’s an emergency, nobody will come.
“We have to wait and god-forbid there’s an emergency back here, nobody’s coming,” Tanya Gildner said. “No firetrucks, no ambulance, nobody.”
She also told us about a terrifying situation last year - one she says she’ll never repeat.
“Both crossings were blocked, and my son had to get to school,” Gildner said. “So we literally crawled under the train so he could get to school.”
Congressman Chris Deluzio, who represents parts of Allegheny and Beaver counties, says he introduced the Railway Safety Act of 2023 in the house to make rails and our communities safer.
“There is a piece that allows the Department of Transportation to issue rules and regulations around exactly this problem - the blockages,” Rep. Deluzio tells Channel 11. “The amount of time they’re blocking. And to issue those rules to prevent that from happening without consequences.”
Deluzio said he’s fighting for folks living near railroads, like those in Creighton.
“It’s unacceptable,” Deluzio said. “If you’re living here, you can’t get to anything in life you might have to do. Worse, if there’s emergency and police need to respond to it or an ambulance, they might not be able to get there.”
Deluzio says common sense rail reform is needed to keep our communities safe.
“I think there’s attention now to how dangerous and risky these trains can be,” Deluzio added. “We cannot accept this as normal, accept this as status quo, we have to make rail safer or communities like these are going to continue to pay the cost.”
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Man goes to prison for decade-old $1.4 million coin heist in Wichita Falls
A man convicted in a $1.4 million precious-coin heist in Wichita Falls a decade ago will do hard time.
Eighty-ninth District Court Judge Charles Barnard on Thursday sentenced Russell Stallings to 10 years in prison after revoking his community supervision sentence on the original conviction.
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Stallings was one of three people convicted in the theft of gold and silver coins from a home in the 4700 block of Willow Bend Drive in 2013. The coins were the life savings of the couple that owned the home.
A woman convicted in the case, Cynthia Noble, had lived with the residents of the home and provided Stallings and another man access to the house and a safe where the coins were kept.
Stallings and Richard Gibbs, both of Fort Worth, were arrested when they tried to sell coins at a gold and silver shop in Bedford.
All three suspects pleaded guilty to theft of property over $200,000 and were placed on community supervision with the stipulation they pay restitution to the victims.
Stallings’ community supervision was revoked for failing to abide by the stipulations, including becoming $243,000 delinquent on restitution payments.
He was also charged with misapplication of fiduciary property in a case in Tarrant County.
Noble faces a motion to revoke her community service at a hearing set for Aug. 30 in 89th District Court. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/man-goes-to-prison-for-decade-old-1-4-million-coin-heist-in-wichita-falls/70304029007/ | 2023-06-08T22:47:21 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/man-goes-to-prison-for-decade-old-1-4-million-coin-heist-in-wichita-falls/70304029007/ |
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — A Marysville man who killed a 13-year-old girl and injured a 15-year-old boy in a January hit-and-run crash was sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison, according to the Yuba County District Attorney's Office.
Prosecutors say Jastelyn Hernandez Garcia and Carlos Rodriguez Camarillo were walking with a friend from one quinceañera to another down the road while using their cell phones as flashlights to guide their way.
The accompanying friend told Marysville police they saw bright lights coming up behind them before the vehicle struck her friends without stopping. The crash killed Jastelyn and left Carlos injured.
Police found the vehicle involved through evidence and data from license plate readers. They arrested 23-year-old Justin Taylor Preston at his Marysville home after discovering his truck with a blanket covering the damaged parts of the vehicle.
According to the Yuba County DA's Office, Preston said he thought he hit a piece of furniture and was unable to see clearly because his windshield defrosters were broken.
A California Highway Patrol-assisted inspection found the windshield defroster was fully functional.
Preston was arrested for felony hit-and-run resulting in permanent injury or death. He also admitted to an enhancement for fleeing after the vehicular manslaughter. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/marysville-man-killing-teen-injuring-another-in-hit-and-run-9-years-in-prison/103-701c7c03-0efb-4564-8f3e-c14b603efaa5 | 2023-06-08T22:48:30 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/marysville-man-killing-teen-injuring-another-in-hit-and-run-9-years-in-prison/103-701c7c03-0efb-4564-8f3e-c14b603efaa5 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new 28-story convention hotel could be coming to downtown Sacramento.
The announcement came from Mayor Darrell Steinberg Thursday at Visit Sacramento’s State of the Hospitality Industry Luncheon.
He says it will be located next to the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center and will be physically connected to the convention center with a pedestrian bridge on the hotel’s fourth floor.
Overall, the hotel room will contain 330 hotel rooms, two floors of underground parking, four floors with 28 residential units, a 6,000 square foot ballroom, almost 13,000 square-feet of meeting rooms, and a skyline rooftop bar and restaurant.
“More rooms means more great events and more revenue to invest in amenities for the city of Sacramento,” Steinberg wrote on Facebook.
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STOCKTON, Calif. — With crime prevention flyers in hand, a group of Stockton Police Department officers and the city's police chief walked through Stockton's busy Trinity Parkway shopping area Thursday.
The morning walk was aimed at highlighting crime, particularly retail theft, which employees say continues to be a recurring issue in the area.
"Every community is unique, has unique challenges and we're out with our business owners. They've had some challenges with some theft," said McFadden after walking out of one Trinity Parkway store. "The more we relationship-build and share in conversation as far as who's driving the theft, the more effective we're going to be."
During the two-hour event, McFadden and officers walked from business to business, talking with owners, employees and loss prevention managers.
McFadden encouraged businesses to sign up for the police department's business watch program while learning some businesses have already taken their own measures such as training staff, creating group messages among managers and remodeling their stores.
"The folks I spoke with that are already part of it are very happy with it, they feel it's helping and we're getting other business owners to jump on board with that," said McFadden. "What I found to be incredible is they're mitigating things. They're training their staffs on how to be more effective, on how to mitigate situations, on how to identify crime before it happens."
According to police data, at least 17 theft or burglary cases were reported at the shopping center during the month of May.
Police have made at least 8 Facebook posts this year asking for the public to help them find thieves connected to at least 12 theft cases in the Trinity Parkway area.
While police say there has not been a statistical increase in retail theft in the area recently, the shopping district was the center of a retail theft mission involving the California Highway Patrol and the Stockton Police Department in May.
"We focused on retail theft. It seems to be on the rise nationally. We're trying to get ahead of it," said McFadden. "We'll continue to partner with our other law enforcement agencies in the county. We'll continue to partner with CHP and we want the word to be out that we're going to be out here."
Watch more Stockton stories from ABC10: Stockton native goes from juvenile detention to Harvard law graduate | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/police-chief-walk-trinity-parkway/103-d4213f18-af2a-4001-a3f0-1ccd46ff4c90 | 2023-06-08T22:48:42 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/police-chief-walk-trinity-parkway/103-d4213f18-af2a-4001-a3f0-1ccd46ff4c90 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Capitol Mall will turn into an LGBTQ+ village as Sacramento Pride weekend kicks off Saturday.
The annual celebration — organized by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center — features the Sacramento Pride March and Festival. The events promise a weekend full of entertainment, education and a colorful sense of community.
Here's what you can expect for Sacramento Pride weekend:
PRIDE FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 10: 12-9 p.m.
Sunday, June 11: 12-6 p.m.
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center says over 20,000 people are expected to come out and celebrate.
The festival will include two entertainment stages, DJ booths with dance areas, youth and family activities, local vendors, food trucks, beverage stations serving specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as a 21+ VIP Lounge.
Festival-goers will also enjoy an array of performances from Sacramento-favorite drag performers, as well as RuPaul's Drag Race stars Naomi Smalls, Plastique Tiara and Mistress Isabelle Brooks.
Rebecca Black, known for her chart-topping hit "Friday," is set to headline the festival Saturday with what organizers say will be an ‘unforgettable performance.' Australian artist, G Flip, will take the stage Sunday.
The full festival schedule can be found HERE.
PRIDE MARCH
Sunday, June 11: 11 a.m.
The next morning, the community will bring the streets of Sacramento to life with the Sacramento Pride March.
The march will begin at the birthplace of Sac Pride, South Side Park, and end at the California State Capitol building, which also marks the entrance to the festival.
TICKETS
To gain entry to the festival, one-day and two-day tickets are available.
- General Admission Single day: $18
- General Admission Single Day (child 13-17years): $10
- General Admission Weekend Pass: $32
- General Admission Weekend Pass (child 13-17years): $18
VIP tickets are also available ranging from $100-175.
You can purchase tickets HERE.
Watch more from ABC10: California Senate honors members of the LGBTQ+ community for Pride Month | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-pride-march-festival-weekend/103-4b7833ba-b400-4154-9f34-fe380ba04256 | 2023-06-08T22:48:48 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-pride-march-festival-weekend/103-4b7833ba-b400-4154-9f34-fe380ba04256 |
CONYERS, Ga. — A 15-year-old Conyers girl has been missing for two weeks and now a national organization is urging the public to help get her home.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is working to find Kellis Smith.
She was last seen at her home on May 28. She stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 145 pounds, according to the NCMEC. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
Officials with the organization believe she may still be in the Conyers area and is in the company of a boy.
Smith's grandmother, Sandra Smith, is desperate to bring her granddaughter home safely and has publicly released a message in hopes the teen sees it.
"Your family loves and misses you. Your dad is not doing well and pleads for your return. Your Nana is devastated. Your little cousins are scared for you. Everyone wants you to return. No matter what, we can face it together. Please call 911 and we will be there with open arms," Sandra wrote in a message delivered via NCMEC.
NCMEC said the teen will be featured on the Ring's Neighbors app. The alert can be seen below.
Anyone with information about Smith or her disappearance is urged to call the NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or the Conyers Police Department (Georgia) at 1-770-483-6600. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/conyers/missing-conyers-teen-georgia-kellis-smith/85-6191a0a1-eec4-4632-afbb-c270a1e4a3e2 | 2023-06-08T22:49:20 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/conyers/missing-conyers-teen-georgia-kellis-smith/85-6191a0a1-eec4-4632-afbb-c270a1e4a3e2 |
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp this week announced more than $80 million in public safety grants to local law enforcement agencies and other organizations around the state.
In amounts from the tens of thousands to more than $1 million, the Governor's Office allocated the grants to 118 projects that will, according to a release, aim to "improve community-level public safety measures and address law enforcement staffing challenges that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic."
The grants range from funding the hiring of new personnel to purchasing new technology systems or upgrades.
Gov. Kemp said in a statement that "we're sending reinforcements to keep hardworking Georgians and their neighborhoods safe."
Here's a look at the grants that will go to metro Atlanta agencies and others around north Georgia, as well as how much they're getting.
Atlanta/Fulton County
- Atlanta Police Department (Investment in gun safety equipment and training for citizens, as well as cloud-based technology and maintenance) $1,649,965.90
- City of East Point (Eye in the Sky project) $1,620,300
- City of Sandy Springs (Violent Crime Reduction Team) $752,514.40
- City of Sandy Springs (Support staffing for Violent Crime Reduction Team) $869,675.40
- Fulton County Board of Education (Implement a Concealed Weapons Detection initiative to prevent students and non-students from bringing weapons to schools) $1,586,024
- Fulton County Government and Sheriff's Office (Fulton Youth Violent Crime Reduction program) $110,000
- South Fulton Police Department (Implementation of real-time crime center and deployment of gunshot technology and other equipment) $1,548,305
Total: $8.137 million
DeKalb County
- Brookhaven Police Department (Implementation of a Mobile Community Engagement Hub) $347,542.80
- City of Chamblee (Implement a co-responder program pairing experienced clinicians with officers, providing mental health services support and follow-up) $280,500
- City of Chamblee (Investment in new, state-of-the-art equipment and technology to give officers the tools needed to improve services) $1,368,793.80
- City of Clarkston (Invest in cloud-based technology and equipment) $409,966.70
- DeKalb County Government (Personal Care and Medical Transport Project) $686,400
- DeKalb County Police Department (Utilize new technology as a force multiplier throughout DeKalb County) $993,648.70
- DeKalb County School District (Install touchless security systems in all high schools) $1,650,000
- Doraville Police Department (Enhance the Department's ability to combat violent crimes and use technology to detect gunfire and other audio associated with crimes) $220,000
- Doraville Police Department (Investment in technology) $330,000
- Doraville Police Department (Investment in technology to assist officers in more effectively gathering intelligence and evidence from suspects and victims) $27,637.50
- Doraville Police Department (Rebuild and upgrade surveillance vehicle) $83,732
- Georgia Piedmont Technical College (Integration of advanced technology and equipment into the college's emergency response tactics) $1,650,000
- Lithonia Police Department (Protect our Streets program) $265,368.40
- Lithonia Police Department (Establish a mentoring program for 150 at-risk youth and young adults in the Lithonia area) $1,053,846.20
Total: $9.367 million
Cobb County
- Acworth Police Department (Initiate the Intelligence-Led Policing Initiative) $930,858.94
- City of Kennesaw (Incorporate a Real-Time Crime Prevention Platform) $325,600
- City of Marietta (Investment in equipment and technology for scenarios where real-time, rapid response is necessary) $411,180
- Cobb County Police Department (Acquire additional technology to further the capabilities of the crime center) $1,154,857
- Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation (Integrate technology into a crisis preparedness plan aimed at identifying potential threats and providing swift responses to gun-related incidents) $642,213
- Smyrna Police Department (Invest in technology) $253,000
Total: $3.718 million
Gwinnett County
- Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Equipment and technology for the Situational Awareness and Response Center to provide valuable intelligence and better inform responding officers) $1,525,409.60
- Lawrenceville Police Department (Upgrades to software and hardware) $725,102.40
Total: $2.251 million
Clayton County
- Clayton County Police Department (Purchase of a National Integrated Ballistic Information Network tool) $280,493.40
- Jonesboro Police Department (To support the following programs: Gang Resistance Education and Training; No Neighborhood Left Behind; JPD Senior Citizens Outreach Plus Engagement; Community Garden, Community Block Party, Literacy Project, and the Teen Summit Program) $1,160,033.60
Total: $1.441 million
North
- Bartow County (Purchase Taser certification bundles) $221,760
- Cherokee County Sheriff's Office (Purchase and installation of new equipment and technology to improve public safety) $518,787.50
- Forsyth County (Form additional Critical Incident Response Teams to continue reducing the number of people with mental illness booked into the detention center) $832,960.70
- McCaysville Police Department (Restore force protection levels and provide technology as a force multiplier to leverage law enforcement personnel) $941,326.10
- Pickens County Sheriff's Office (Investment in additional public safety equipment and technology) $1,126,400
Total: $3.641 million
South
- Butts County Sheriff's Office (Provide equipment and technology directly to officers on patrol and investigators, increasing the effectiveness of locating and arresting violent gang offenders and those involved in interstate narcotics transport and human trafficking) $660,000
- Henry County Board of Commissioners (Train and equip all peace officer personnel in the usage of ballistic shields and breaching equipment in the event of an active shooter situation) $128,471.20
- Henry County Police Department (Invest in gunshot detection technology) $1,650,000
- Rockdale County (Rockdale Community Violence Intervention and Violent Crime Reduction Project) $1,050,528.60
- Stockbridge Police Department (Implement a gun violence and violent crime reduction project) $905,575
Total: $4.395 million
Athens/East
- Athens-Clarke County Police Department (Enhanced recruitment incentives for current employees and enhanced hiring incentives for applicants) $1,650,000
- Barrow County Sheriff's Office (Acquire a Leica Geosystems Scene Scan unit) $83,778.20
- Barrow County Sheriff's Office (Acquire new law enforcement grade technology) $20,253.20
- Commerce Police Department (Implement 21st-century policing intelligence-led strategies to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life in the community) $79,310
- Danielsville Police Department (Danielsville Police Department's Community Violence Reduction Program) $22,770
Total: $1.856 million
West
- City of Carrollton (Invest in new equipment and technology to combat the increase in violent crime) $1,100,752.40
- City of Cedartown (Implement Equipment to Reduce Violent Crime Project) $415,688.90
- City of Cedartown (Additional law enforcement personnel to aid in investigations and address violent crime) $671,573.10
- City of Hogansville (To adopt technology assigned to the community's School Resource Officer that will also be available for a wide variety of other public safety scenarios) $684,361.03
- City of LaGrange (Invest in a complete technological overhaul of existing data tracking system) $1,430,000
- Dallas Police Department (Provide equipment and technology, including automated license plate readers, gunshot detection, predictive policing, and face recognition) $260,342.50
- Douglas County (Fill additional officer positions and provide equipment that will enable a more effective law enforcement response to the rise in violent crime) $1,115,591.40
- Douglas County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff's Office (Provide additional officer positions and equipment) $1,075,441.40
- Douglas County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff's Office (Building further capacity to respond to violent crime) $40,150
- Paulding County Board of Commissioners (Invest in a system to find stolen guns and prevent them from being used to commit violent crimes) $13,576.20
- University of West Georgia (Investment in portable alert system) $1,047,750
Total: $7.855 million
Northwest
- Catoosa County Sheriff's Office (Provide additional officers to be deployed as School Resource Officers) $804,521.30
- City of Eton (Hire an additional patrol officer) $57,687.30
- City of Rome (Invest in new equipment and technology to improve officer and public safety) $1,214,219.60
- Floyd County Board of Commissioners (The Floyd County Sentry Initiative) $1,012,303.03
- Walker County Sheriff's Office (Invest in new equipment and technology that improves safety and modernizes digital intelligence) $558,697.70
- Whitfield County (Law enforcement staffing project) $1,246,837.90
Total: $4.894 million
Northeast
- White County Sheriff's Office (Provide hard-plated armor, carriers, and ballistic helmets in kit form to be issued to all certified officers in the agency)
Total: $62,700
MARTA
- (Hiring of law enforcement officials to support, serve and protect the authority's service area and community) $1,402,971.90
Total: $1,402,971.90 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-public-safety-grants-metro-atlanta-north-georgia/85-925d0373-00f1-4858-8b14-a1bcca077172 | 2023-06-08T22:49:26 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-public-safety-grants-metro-atlanta-north-georgia/85-925d0373-00f1-4858-8b14-a1bcca077172 |
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A Gainesville man was arrested on drug trafficking charges after Hall County deputies found roughly 800 grams of fentanyl and 500 grams of meth inside his car Wednesday evening.
Around 9:50 p.m., deputies responded to a call of a suspicious man walking outside of the caller's home in Flowery Branch. When they got there, they saw the man getting out of an SUV and running away from the home, deputies said.
When deputies yelled at him to stop, he kept running. They then unleashed their K-9 unit, which began tracking the suspect, who police learned had a warrant for felony probation violation. He was tracked down around 11:45 p.m. around the caller's location near the home, according to deputies.
Deputies then went through the suspect's SUV at the scene for towing purposes. When searching the car, the sheriff's office said they found a large amount of what they believed to be fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Investigators with the Special Investigation Unit obtained warrants on charges of trafficking for each drug, deputies said. After seizing all the drugs, they found the nearly 1,200 combined grams of each drug to be worth approximately $275,000.
The man was booked into the Hall County Jail where he remains without bond, according to deputies. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/hall-county-man-arrested-275k-fentanyl-meth-found-inside-car/85-06768d53-f50f-4308-9f1e-a431f9f26ba4 | 2023-06-08T22:49:33 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/hall-county-man-arrested-275k-fentanyl-meth-found-inside-car/85-06768d53-f50f-4308-9f1e-a431f9f26ba4 |
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Photos released from Gwinnett County Fire and Rescue services showed how its team put out a house fire Wednesday night.
According to the department's Facebook page, fire alarms alerted crews. Crews said the fire started in an upstairs office.
This allowed fire officials to respond quickly and get units to the scene to put out the flames. Gwinnett Fire said the family that lived in the Lawrenceville home had just returned from a day out.
Firefighters were able to contain the fire in one part of the house and extinguish the flames. No injuries were reported, and the department said everyone was able to get out of the home safely though the home was significantly damaged.
Officials said the homeowners are working with their insurance company to discuss repairs. However, the cause of the fire "was undetermined."
"Smoke alarms save lives," the department said.
Gwinnett County government has a program that installs free smoke alarms for residents through a home safety survey. According to its website, the survey involves conducting an interior and exterior check of the home to identify potential fire and injury hazards.
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BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — Attention drivers: Prepare for an upcoming reconstruction project.
The City of Brookhaven said the Georgia Department of Transportation is closing multiple lanes for two weeks to finish storm sewer repair and upgrades.
Both closures are set to begin on Monday, June 12, the city said in a post on Twitter.
The first closure is a part of the I-85 at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road Project. GDOT personnel is scheduled to come to do utility relocation, meaning moving wires and pipes for the planned project.
Then starting the same day, part of Inman Drive is expected to close between 3150 and 3164 Inman Drive for storm sewer repair.
The city provided a map of where specifically both closures are taking place. These two closures will run through Friday, June 23. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/north-druid-hills-inman-drive-road-closure-brookhaven-monday-june-12/85-1977a9d6-5500-40af-a591-6d8699be891d | 2023-06-08T22:49:50 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/north-druid-hills-inman-drive-road-closure-brookhaven-monday-june-12/85-1977a9d6-5500-40af-a591-6d8699be891d |
ROSWELL, Ga. — An overheating smartphone battery caused a small fire at a Roswell senior living facility on Wednesday, according to the fire department.
The smartphone, which had a lithium battery, was left on a bed, the department added. No one was injured.
Fire officials are now warning residents about the constant dangers of lithium batteries in smartphones.
“Electronic devices, including smartphones, contain lithium-ion batteries that store significant energy and generate heat during use,” said Roswell Fire Chief Joe Pennino.
Photos show the charred smartphone with damage just below the camera on its backside.
The fire department added the incident should serve as a reminder to all metro Atlanta residents.
Here's how fire officials said residents could prevent fires caused by smartphones with lithium batteries:
- Avoid placing smartphones or any electronic devices on flammable surfaces, including beds, sofas and other furniture.
- Residents should ensure that the device gets proper ventilation.
- Never leave electronic devices unattended while charging or during extended usage periods, according to the department.
- They also added that residents should regularly inspect and maintain devices and check for any signs of overheating.
- Familiarize yourself with manufacturer guidelines and warnings regarding device usage and charging.
"To prevent potential hazards, it is crucial to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines. Placing electronic devices on flammable surfaces with limited ventilation, such as beds or upholstered furniture, can lead to heat accumulation and increase the risk of fires," said Pennino.
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LOGANVILLE, Ga. — A man is dead, and a woman is in custody after a shooting at a Loganville home Friday afternoon, according to the Snellville Police Department.
Authorities said they responded around 1 p.m. to the 1500 block of Summit Pond Circle in Loganville. When officers arrived, they said they found a man, identified as 54-year-old David Jaillett, shot to death inside the home.
Police said there is no active threat, and the majority of Summit Pond Circle is blocked.
A woman has been taken into custody in connection to the shooting, police said.
Investigators are still working to determine what led up to the shooting.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — Members of the Scranton Area Community Foundation and the United Nations Association-Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter presented groups of area high school students with checks for $1,000.
The money comes from the Global Development Project Fund, which supports projects in local schools and community-based organizations that promote global awareness, citizenship, and development. Out of all the applicants, four groups were chosen.
"What we wanted to do was give them the resources to undertake projects in their schools and communities that would have an impact on their greater world," said Joe Riccardo of the United Nations Association.
"It's very good to help the environment. Not only do we stay in it, but to provide for living animals and help with their needs to survive, just like us," said Starlette Cabral, a senior at Riverside High School.
Riverside High School students will be helping clean up trash along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in their community. The students will repurpose plastic waste and debris from the Lackawanna River into artwork.
"Make this like this with hexagons, and we're going to recycle paper and put art and stuff on that as well as trash that we got from the Lackawanna River," said junior Courtney Stubaus.
The Abington Heights Period Club was formed five years ago to provide menstruation education and products to people in need locally and in poor countries throughout the world.
"Our previous efforts have been based on donations mostly, although we sometimes use fundraised money to purchase products, so this is a whole other amount of money that we can use to buy a lot more products and hold more community outreach programs," said club member Maisy Earl.
The two other grant recipients were Dunmore High School's Storymaker Project and the nonprofit Hexagon Project.
The next round of applications for the Global Development Project Fund will open up next spring.
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PITTSTON, Pa. — If you see some of the RailRiders outside of the diamond this week, know it's all to help out the community.
As part of the New York Yankees Hope Week initiative, players from the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are visiting organizations in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties and lending a helping hand.
Newswatch 16 found some players at the CEO Weinberg Food Bank, packing up meal boxes for seniors.
Players say it's the least they can do to support their community.
"We're pro athletes, so it's important for kids who look up to us or enjoy going to our games to show that it is important to do work like this and give something back using your platform," said Michael Gomez, RailRiders pitcher.
Some players will be serving up beverages at coffee inclusive in Pittston Friday.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It's a sight you wouldn't have seen 24 hours ago. People enjoying lunch outside and bringing their kids to the playground at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre.
All of those activities were put on pause due to dangerous air quality levels.
"I was like, 'Oh, it's much better we can come out!'" said Karen Tashkandi of Wilkes-Barre.
"I want to say it's 90% better air quality; you don't smell the smoke," said Alissa Skorupa of Shavertown.
Skorupa brought her 2-year-old daughter to Kirby Park, an activity she says they've missed.
"We've been inside for the past few days trying to keep her entertained without destroying the house, so today was the better of the three days just to get her outside to get some of that energy out," explained Skorupa
The view from Nesbitt Park in Kingston on Wednesday afternoon showed a thick orange haze as far as the eye could see. On Thursday, the smoke has moved out, leaving a clear view across the Susquehanna River as bikers and walkers rejoice.
"It's finally blue, I can see patches of blue everywhere, which made me get out of the house. I love to walk along the dike, and just seeing the sky again was a definite motivator," said Cecilia Galante of Kingston.
People at the parks tell Newswatch 16 they're excited to see blue skies but still worry for the people dealing with the fires in Canada.
"Yesterday was really bad, we looked out the window and just felt so sad that this was happening to the Canadians, so how must they feel if we feel like this," said Tashkandi.
"It does give you pause because you realize the atmosphere is becoming weaker and weaker, which is allowing these incredible billows of smoke to break through and travel such an incredible distance. It's alarming," said Galante.
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FAIRLAWN, Pa. — A Lycoming County woman is locked up and accused of stabbing her neighbor.
Savana Hauke was picked up late last night after police were called about the stabbing at the Fairlawn Trailer Park in Lycoming Township.
Police say Hauke admitted to threatening the victim earlier in the night.
The victim is still being treated for their injuries.
Hauke is facing assault and harassment charges.
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ELYSBURG, Pa. — The sky is clearing up at Knoebels Amusement Resort, a big change from what it looked like 24 hours ago.
The park near Elysburg did not modify its schedule because of the air quality.
"We had some groups that were concerned and worked with us to reschedule their visits, but for the most part, people were really happy to get out and enjoy time at the park," Stacy Yutko said.
Knoebels Spokesperson Stacy Yutko says employees are monitoring the visibility of rides, but there have not been any issues.
"Team members we addressed on a case-by-case basis, and we certainly understood there were guests who might have been hesitant to come out and visit us," Yutko said.
On the other hand, some people came to Knoebels to get away from areas that were more affected by smoke.
"We are here to escape the air quality back home," Marcus Morales said.
The Morales family came from outside of Philadelphia.
"Schools were closed, so we're not going to get in trouble for keeping the kids home today. Excused absence," Morales said.
This group out of Honesdale was en route to the Special Olympics at State College.
While on their way, they found out the event was canceled.
"Everyone was devastated and upset, and we thought maybe there was someplace we could go with all the athletes to make their days a little better, and where else but Knoebels," Kathy Keegan said.
Conditions improved throughout the day, and smoky air was replaced by blue skies.
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Crest Haven Farm Market has been in the Danville area for more than 50 years. Scott Keefer and Shawn Snyder took over the business in 2017 and say it's been busier than ever. They take pride in selling local products.
"That's from baked goods to canned goods to fresh vegetables, local strawberries at the moment, lots of different products that we currently have," Keefer said.
Crest Haven Farm Market expanded about two years ago, opening a second location in the Bloomsburg area.
"Same look, same feel to it. Again, more local products and it's going well there as well," said Keefer.
Crest Haven Farm Market has been recognized by the United States Small Business Administration. It received the award for Eastern Pennsylvania Entrepreneurial Success of the Year.
Mary Jane Dewald shops there often.
"I am thrilled for them. It's wonderful," Dewald said. "Quaint and wonderful, they have things that you can't find anywhere else. Their prices are fair, and it's just a friendly place to go to."
The owners give credit to their loyal employees.
"Can't say enough about them, how important they are to the whole process," said co-owner Shawn Snyder. "They've just been fabulous, and this award would not be happening without them."
Keefer and Snyder say sales and staff have tripled in the last three years.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Calls to 911 made before and after the shooting death of Ajike Owens were released Thursday by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Susan Lorincz, 58, faces a charge of manslaughter in the shooting death of Owens, 35, on June 2.
The arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office shows Lorincz had frequent issues with the children in the neighborhood, not just the children of Ajike Owens.
The first call to 911 comes from Lorincz prior to the shooting. The woman can be heard complaining about children, claiming some of them were threatening her.
“There are several kids out there right now and I’m fearing for my life,” Lorincz said to the 911 dispatcher.
Hear the call to dispatchers in the media player below:
Neighbors told deputies that Lorincz often insulted children, using racial slurs, for playing in a field near her apartment that she believed to be hers, even though the neighbors said it was a common area for everyone’s use.
In the 911, Lorincz claimed the children were coming up to her home.
“I just don’t like them coming around my house,” she can be heard saying the call. “They’ve coming on to my deck, my patio and it’s telling me ‘Get up, get up,’ when I’m watching TV. They have no business over here.”
At the end of the call, the dispatcher encourages Lorincz to keep her doors and windows locked, adding that an officer would be dispatched as soon as possible.
“What’s gonna happen is (the children’s) mom is gonna go out, wait for the officer on lawn and say ‘Oh my god, (Lorincz) just threatened (my) kids,’ which just isn’t true,” Lorincz said to the dispatcher just before the call ended.
According to investigators, Owens ultimately ended up going to Lorincz’s apartment to confront the accused shooter about her treatment of the children.
One of the victim’s children told deputies he left an electronic tablet in the field and went to retrieve it when he saw Lorincz holding it. She threw the tablet and a pair of roller skates at the boy, according to the affidavit. She also used an umbrella to swing toward the child, deputies said.
The affidavit and other records show Lorincz had several run-ins with Owens regarding her children playing in the common area over the past year. Calls to the sheriff’s office show Lorincz complained about children trespassing on her property, but it was always determined they had really just been in the common area.
Ultimately, Lorincz shot through the door of her apartment, hitting and killing Owens, according to investigators.
Lorincz then called 911 after the gunfire.
Hear the call to dispatchers in the media player below. Warning, the audio may be disturbing to some listeners:
“A woman was screaming and yelling and she was trying to break down my door,” Lorincz told the dispatcher in the recording. “I didn’t know what to do. I grabbed my gun and I shot at the door.”
Lorincz first told deputies that she bought the gun used in the shooting, a Remington .380, a year ago for protection after an incident with Owens. However, according to the affidavit, Lorincz later told deputies that while she and Owens were not friendly, the mother of four had never threatened violence against her.
In the call, Lorincz can be heard claiming Owens “came after me several times.”
Witnesses and bystanders also called 911 following the shooting.
Hear the call to dispatchers in the media player below. Warning, the audio may be disturbing to some listeners:
The calls portray a frantic scene as people tried to determine what had happened while also trying to keep Owens’ children away from the property where their mother had been shot.
“We just heard a gunshot. We see his mom laying in the grass but nobody wants to go over there. We ain’t trying to get shot,” one caller can be heard saying to a dispatcher.
Another caller identifies the property where the shooting happened as belonging to “the old lady who always calls the cops over here.”
Hear the call to dispatchers in the media player below. Warning, the audio may be disturbing to some listeners:
It would be several days after the shooting on June 2 before Lorincz was arrested.
The sheriff’s office delayed arresting Lorincz because of her claims of shooting because she felt in “mortal danger,” which is in line with Florida’s Stand Your Ground laws.
However, when Lorincz told deputies in the second interview that Owens’ actions were not “reasonable or prudent,” deputies asked why Lorincz used those specific words.
That’s when Lorincz admitted to researching self-defense laws as recently as the day of the interview, and “possibly” researching stand-your-ground laws in the past.
Deputies also said Lorincz’s timeline of events contradicted the timeline of calls to 911
Lorincz was arrested on Tuesday and faces charges of manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery and two counts of assault in the death of Ajike Owens.
Lorincz faced a judge on Thursday. Prosecutors told a judge Thursday they planned to file a pre-trial detention motion in the case and another hearing was set for July 11. The judge did not rule on bond, which means Lorincz will remain on no-bond status.
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SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — Newswatch 16's Claire Alfree spoke with Pennsylvania's Special Olympics staff about how the smoke is impacting one of the organization's biggest events of the year.
“Never in my career or the history of the Summer Games here in Penn State have we ever had to deal with smoke and air quality from wildfires in Canada," said Special Olympics Chief Mission Officer Nate Garland, who says canceling the Summer Games at Penn State because of air quality is a first.
The Summer Games feature the best of the best Special Olympic athletes from across Pennsylvania.
Nearly 1600 were asked to turn around because of the unsafe air quality, including nearly 30 athletes from Schuylkill County.
“I broke the news to my athletes, who arrived here right when the news broke, so I had to let the athletes know. There were some tears, but we told them we were proud of them for making it this far,” Chris Ebling, Schuylkill Special Olympics Director, said.
After evaluating the air quality with health experts, the Special Olympics State Office Staff canceled the championship to protect the health of spectators, volunteers, and athletes.
“Statistics suggest that a special mixed athlete will live 20 years less than you and I will because of those underlying health conditions. Nothing to do with their intellectual disabilities,” Garland mentioned.
Still, it was a disappointment for athletes and their families from Schuylkill County who've been training since the beginning of the year for this weekend's competition.
“It's not healthy, and some of our athletes come in here with some risks,” said Mark Mamrosh, Special Olympics Sports Leader.
“We do have athletes with asthma, so that's one of the biggest concerns,” Ebling added.
While the summer games are unable to be rescheduled, the leaders at Schuylkill County say their athletes are using this as motivation to train harder for next season.
“We offer five sports in Schuylkill County for the fall, and they'll train again, and they'll compete in DeSales, and if they win, they'll go to Villanova for fall,” Ebling said.
Staying optimistic for the Special Olympics Summer Games in 2024.
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Information from the state DEP about air quality is posted HERE.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Three lawsuits have been filed by residents of a collapsed building in Davenport, accusing the city and the building's owners of failing to keep tenants safe.
The suits allege that both the city and the building's owners knew about the building's deteriorating conditions and failed to warn residents of the risk.
The Davenport building collapse is just one tragic example of how poor living conditions can drastically impact tenants, a problem all too common for many Iowans.
If you are looking to rent an apartment or other property in Iowa, Local 5 is On your Side. Here's what you need to know about tenant rights in the state.
What to ask before you rent
Whether it's an apartment, a duplex or a home, there are some important steps you need to take before signing your rental agreement.
"When you out to rent a place, you should take all the steps that you do if you're going to buy a car or hire a contractor," said Chris Coleman, president of the Better Business Bureau serving greater Iowa.
The first step is to research. There are many resources in Iowa that future renters can take advantage of. For one, all rental properties in the state of Iowa must have a rental certificate on file with the city.
"We encourage everybody to ask for that rental certificate, make sure that it's enforced and it's in good standing," Coleman said. "Because without that, you're going to be moving into a place that first, is illegal, and second off, has something significantly wrong with it."
In addition to the rental certificate, the city will likely have public information regarding the history of the property.
Beyond working with the city, prospective tenants of multi-unit facilities should try to meet with current residents. Coleman encourages people to ask the landlord for references and referrals.
Finally, Coleman urges future renters to be aware of online scams. Often, these scams will ask tenants to pay their first month's deposit or upfront cost through a cash app.
"Don't pay up front with that, because it's a typical scam that landlords are getting money out of potential residents," he said. "And oftentimes, there is no property. There is no unit. You're just out that money."
Dealing with poor living conditions
Nick Smithberg, executive director of Iowa Legal Aid, said about half the organization's cases involve landlord-tenant law. Issues with living conditions are often a top concern.
"People always say, 'Well, why are people living in these conditions?'" Smithberg said. "And it's not because they're making a bad choice or an uninformed choice. It's because they don't have any other choice. There's such a shortage of affordable housing."
Smithberg notes that while everyone has a right to a habitable living space, tenants have limited options when it comes to getting the help they need.
He has two pieces of advice when it comes to dealing with issues in your apartment or rental.
"Number one, do not simply stop paying the rent, that is a very risky thing to do," Smithberg said. "Number two, document everything: make a demand of the landlord, keep a copy, take pictures ... you need to really make a record of when it happened and what the problem was."
Smithberg also encourages people in cities to contact the building inspector. The inspector will have the legal authority to order the landlord to make certain repairs.
"One thing that we're encouraging people to do in different cities is more aggressively use the authority of the building inspector to revoke the rental license of a landlord who has serious condition problems, which would then prevent them from suing in court for an eviction."
In the future, Smithberg hopes to see movement in terms of expanding affordable housing options and empowering tenants.
"When you're talking about substandard housing conditions, you're talking about poverty," he said. "And the problem is that people don't have the means to make choices."
If you are in need of legal support or emergency relief, contact Iowa Legal Aid for support. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/local-5-on-your-side/tenant-rights-in-iowa-landlord-renter-disputes-affordable-housing/524-9187ee8c-2266-4bc6-b4c8-05c6861c5ba8 | 2023-06-08T22:53:12 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/local-5-on-your-side/tenant-rights-in-iowa-landlord-renter-disputes-affordable-housing/524-9187ee8c-2266-4bc6-b4c8-05c6861c5ba8 |
Two days after the killing of a Huguenot High School graduate and his stepfather at the Altria Theater, families of graduating Highland Springs High School students said Thursday that they were intent on celebrating the hard work of their children despite the earlier shooting at another high school graduation that jarred the city.
“Of course it looms over us today,” said parent Regina Tate said at the Siegel Center on Thursday. “I was mortified. It’s just so tragic to have your child graduate and then before they can even celebrate that moment in their life, it’s cut short.”
Tony and Regina Tate attended the Highland Springs graduation ceremony to watch their daughter walk across the stage. Regina Tate said she was not worried about her daughter’s safety but that the Huguenot graduation shooting was in the back of her mind.
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Highland Springs is one of a handful of schools to have held graduations since the tragedy on the edges of Monroe Park, in which Renzo Smith and his stepson, Shawn Jackson, were killed and five others suffered gunshot wounds.
Henrico County Public Schools announced it will proceed with its remaining graduations as scheduled this week, “with heavy hearts” and “after careful consideration.”
“As we prepare for today’s graduation ceremony, we find ourselves grappling with heartbreak and loss following yesterday’s tragic shooting in Richmond,” read a message sent to families of Henrico’s graduating seniors on Wednesday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and the entire Richmond Public Schools community.”
Henrico school resource officers and police from Henrico, Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University provided additional security at the Highland Springs ceremony and will do so for the remaining Henrico graduation ceremonies this week.
Commencement ceremonies for Richmond Public Schools, which were scheduled to take place this week at the Altria Theater, where Jackson and Smith were killed, have been rescheduled.
The commencement ceremony for Open High School, originally scheduled for Thursday at the Altria Theater, will take place Friday morning at Richmond Community High School. The five remaining ceremonies will take place Monday and Tuesday at each school.
Attendees are not permitted to bring any bags, flowers, balloons or amplified devices into the schools, and everyone will be subject to searches, the division announced.
Thursday’s Highland Springs ceremony at the Siegel Center started with a moment of silence for the Huguenot High victims, Jackson, 18, who had just graduated, and his stepfather, Smith. It was otherwise a vibrant affair with cheers ringing out all around the arena as each graduate’s name was called, and a deafening sound of jubilation when it was time for the seniors to turn their tassels.
Regina Tate said fears about her and her family’s physical safety were quelled, as Henrico County Public Schools assured the community that Tuesday's shooting was an isolated incident and promised an increased police presence.
“We’re not going to let evil win, you have to come out here and support; life has to go on," Tony Tate said. "You can’t let this dictate your everything. You have to show up, you can’t just reduce yourself to living in a shell.”
Nirel Blake, one of the Springers graduates, finished high school with an associates degree and four triumphant state championships in track under his belt.
“It felt awful seeing that happen in the Richmond area,” Blake said. “I feel terrible for the families involved, I wish them the best but I just had to keep a clear mind and move forward.”
Another graduate, Kobby Owusu, said he wasn’t fearful for his safety at any point during the ceremony.
“I was maybe on edge at first but I felt safe around my family, my friends and staff, everybody here at Highland Springs, I felt safe going in and coming out,” Owusu said.
“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. Graduating from high school only happens once,” Owusu said. “You have to live in the moment and then you tend to forget everything else.”
LaTasha McCloud said she was on edge at Highland Springs’ graduation. McCloud has a niece who was to have participated in a different high school's graduation ceremony at the Altria Theater Tuesday night, immediately after Huguenot High Schools’ graduation.
“It was very tragic for me because my whole family was supposed to be there,” she said.
She was getting ready to leave for the ceremony when her sister – the mother of the graduate – texted her entire family telling them that a shooting had happened outside of Altria Theater. Soon, text and email notifications started rolling in and McCloud received a video of first responders doing CPR at the scene.
“It’s definitely on your mind because I’ve never experienced that in my 45 years of life. That’s something that was so sacred for families,” McCloud said. “It was a lot. I know a lot of people that couldn’t sleep that night even though they weren’t there.”
For Sen. Lamont Bagby, D-Henrico, the shooting after the Huguenot graduation made it more important for him to celebrate the graduation of his 18-year-old son, Kenneth, from Highland Springs on Thursday.
“It made me really hit that ‘pause’ button in this special moment in my son’s life,” said Bagby, who’s in the middle of a campaign for the Democratic nomination in a primary for the new Senate seat on June 20.
“You don’t get the moment back,” he said.
While Richmond Public Schools and the Henrico school division are separate, parents and administrators said the communities are linked. Many students move around the area and switch between Richmond and Henrico schools. They play on each other’s sports teams and attend many of the same events.
“It’s kind of like you’re cheering for all of the graduates,” McCloud said. “People are scared but we don’t want to take away what they worked so hard for.”
Hanover County Public Schools’ graduation ceremonies remain scheduled for June 17 at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
In response to Tuesday’s killings, the division will have an additional law enforcement presence at its ceremonies, Hanover Schools Superintendent Michael Gill said in a message to families Wednesday afternoon.
“We are shocked and saddened by the tragic and senseless events that unfolded in Richmond earlier this week," Gill wrote. "Our hearts and sincerest condolences go out to the family of the graduate and his stepfather who passed away, those who were injured, and the entire Richmond Public Schools community during this unimaginably difficult time."
He added: “As we regularly share, the safety of our students, faculty, and staff has been and will always remain our top priority. Our graduation ceremonies… are no exception. In the planning of our ceremonies, we take a very serious, deliberate, and comprehensive approach to providing for the safety and security of our students, families, and other special guests.”
He said that while he cannot share an exhaustive list of security measures due to safety reasons, there will be substantive measures in place – “both seen and unseen.”
Chesterfield County’s high school graduations took place at the end of May.
Richmond graduation mass shooting: Complete coverage
This is continuing Times-Dispatch coverage of a shooting that killed two after a Richmond high school graduation ceremony.
This is continuing coverage from The Times-Dispatch of Tuesday's shooting in Monroe Park.
• Shooting after graduation ceremony ignites fresh anger about gun violence
• Tuesday shooting was 2nd at school-related event this year in Richmond
• Timeline: What happened after the Huguenot High School graduation
• In their words: How elected officials are reacting
• City, school officials speak following Monroe Park violence
• 'Who is in charge?' says Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears
• Video: Police respond to shooting near Altria Theater
• Photos: Shooting after Huguenot High School graduation ceremony
Tuesday's shooting outside the Huguenot High School graduation ceremony was the second to occur at a Richmond public school function this year.
The shooting left two dead and five more injured, one with life-threatening conditions.
GOP Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrats clashed on social media after she made comments in the wake of a shooting following a Richmond graduation ceremony.
Officials reacted Tuesday to a shooting in Richmond following a high school graduation ceremony:
Interim Chief Edwards, Mayor Stoney and Superintendent Kamras speak following shooting outside Altria Theater
Police respond to shooting near Altria Theater
This is continuing coverage from The Times-Dispatch of Tuesday's shooting in Monroe Park.
• Richmond graduation mass shooting: Complete coverage
• Graduate, father killed in shooting after Richmond commencement ceremony
• Shooting after graduation ceremony ignites fresh anger about gun violence
• Tuesday shooting was 2nd at school-related event this year in Richmond
• Timeline: What happened after the Huguenot High School graduation
Seven people were shot — two fatally — Tuesday evening outside the Altria Theater in Richmond, following Huguenot High School's graduation ceremony. Here's what we know right now.
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.
Graduation had ended, and the nearly 300 students exited the theater onto the street. Then Fabiola Chesnut heard about 10 gunshots in rapid succession.
In a new statement Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears says "the one that pulled the trigger is ultimately responsible for his heinous actions."
A day set aside for pomp and circumstance ended with two dead, a woman mourning her husband and her son, and a public outcry against gun violence.
18-year-old Shawn Jackson struggled in school, said Huguenot High School Principal Robert Gilstrap. But despite that, he graduated Tuesday afternoon.
Huguenot High School graduation before the shooting.
Protestors gathered and were joined by Second District Council Member Katherine Jones in front of the Virginia State Capitol following the rec…
This is continuing coverage from The Times-Dispatch of Tuesday's shooting in Monroe Park.
• Richmond graduation mass shooting: Complete coverage
• Graduate, father killed in shooting after Richmond commencement ceremony
• Shooting after graduation ceremony ignites fresh anger about gun violence
• Tuesday shooting was 2nd at school-related event this year in Richmond
• Timeline: What happened after the Huguenot High School graduation
Four days after a deadly shooting took place at the Altria Theater, performances are still planned at the theater for this weekend. | https://richmond.com/news/local/huguenot-shooting-graduation-highland-springs/article_960777c6-062e-11ee-8df1-3bef641060f1.html | 2023-06-08T22:57:02 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/huguenot-shooting-graduation-highland-springs/article_960777c6-062e-11ee-8df1-3bef641060f1.html |
PORT ANGELES, Wash. — Olympic National Park hopes to reopen the Hurricane Ridge area to visitors this summer after fire destroyed a day lodge last month.
However, access will look different than previous years, according to park officials. Changes could include limits on the number of vehicles that can visit the ridge each day and intermittent road closures to remove debris.
“We are working as fast as we can to get Hurricane Ridge open safely for visitors,” Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs said in a statement.
There is still “significant” work that needs to happen before the Hurricane Ridge area can reopen, according to park officials. The fire left behind potentially hazardous debris, and there’s a lack of water, electricity, and restrooms in the area. The park said it is working to figure out how to provide restrooms, manage parking and remove debris so the area can reopen.
The park is also working with Clallam Transit to continue offering bus shuttle service once the area can reopen.
The Hurricane Ridge area closed May 7 after the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge caught fire, making the building “a total loss.”
The lodge, which was built in 1952 as a ski lodge, was closed for renovations at the time of the fire. The repairs included an entire roof replacement and structural improvement, replacing doors, windows and floor coverings, and upgrading the fire detection and notification system. It was expected to remain closed from April 2023 to May 2024.
Before it closed, the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge saw about 300,000 visitors each year. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/olympic-national-park-hurricane-ridge-reopening-summer-fire/281-cdb9aca9-a252-4a02-b4ca-0d1d0ccd8774 | 2023-06-08T22:57:23 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/olympic-national-park-hurricane-ridge-reopening-summer-fire/281-cdb9aca9-a252-4a02-b4ca-0d1d0ccd8774 |
CLALLAM COUNTY, Wash. — Clallam County Search and Rescue has deployed two teams in search of an overdue hiker last heard from on Tuesday.
The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office said it was notified Wednesday of an overdue hiker by Olympic National Park rangers. The hiker has been identified as 44-year-old Hunter Fraser of California.
According to the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, Fraser's vehicle was located at the Deer Ridge Trailhead, which is northeast of the national park. The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office said Fraser set out on Monday for a 40-mile trek with two overnights, although authorities are unsure of the exact route.
Fraser's family told authorities they last heard from him via text on Monday morning and that he was supposed to be back in Seattle by midday on Wednesday.
The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office said Fraser was well-supplied carrying a gray backpack and a teal one-person Mountain Hardware tent. Fraser is described as an "extremely experienced" solo hiker. Fraser is 6 feet, 4 inches tall with a trim build and typically wears glasses.
If you or anyone you know has been in the area of Deer Ridge Trailhead and may have seen him or have information about his whereabouts, please notify Clallam County Sheriff’s Office by calling 360-417-2459 and pressing option 1.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council’s Land Use Committee voted Thursday to advance a five-bill package to update the city's more than 35-year-old policies and zoning on industrial lands.
The Industrial and Maritime Strategy Legislation would create three new industrial zones and update existing zoning and development regulations to prepare for growth near light rail stations, create pathways to careers, strengthen land-use protections for existing industries, and create healthier transitions between industrial and nonindustrial areas, particularly in the Georgetown, South Park, and Ballard neighborhoods.
The legislation is expected to go to a full Seattle City Council vote on July 18.
According to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office, the legislation would create an estimated 35,000 new jobs and 3,000 new homes over the next 20 years. Eleven percent of the city's total area contains industrial land, or approximately 7,000 acres, and generates nearly 100,000 living-wage jobs, according to his office.
The Industrial and Maritime Strategy Council was formed in 2019 and developed 11 strategies in 2021 to support the next generation of industrial and maritime jobs while providing equitable access to opportunities for the BIPOC community and women. The strategy council is made up of more than 60 representatives from businesses, developers, labor and workforce and communities near industrial areas.
“Developed in collaboration with neighbors and leaders in these fields, this proposal advances key shared priorities: A diversified economy with industries and jobs accessible to people of all backgrounds, critically needed new affordable housing, and a more sustainable city for generations to come," Harrell said in April.
In addition to updating existing zoning, the three new industrial zones the legislation would create include:
Maritime, Manufacturing and Logistics – This zone would strengthen land use protections for core and legacy industrial and maritime areas to better prevent the encroachment of other developments, such as mini-storage and big box stores, that are incompatible with industrial and maritime uses. This zone is particularly applicable near the shoreline or deep-water port, rail and freight infrastructure, and around existing clusters of industrial or maritime suppliers and services.
Industry and Innovation – This zone would encourage new development in multi-story buildings that accommodate industrial businesses mixed with other dense employment uses such as research, design, offices, and technology through a system of density bonuses. Modern industrial development would support high-density employment near Sound Transit light rail stations and commercial areas.
Urban Industrial – This zone would aim to increase employment and entrepreneurship opportunities with a vibrant mix of affordable, small-scale places for light industry, makers, and creative arts, as well as industry-supporting ancillary retail or housing spaces to create better, integrated, and healthier transitions along the edges between industrial areas and neighboring urban villages, residential, and mixed-use areas in Georgetown, South Park, and Ballard.
For more information on the Industrial and Maritime Strategy Legislation and an interactive map of the proposed rezoning, visit seattle.gov. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattles-land-use-committee-advances-update-industrial-land-policy-zoning/281-d3dd1baf-8e6e-4285-beda-d9d776ac06f3 | 2023-06-08T22:57:35 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattles-land-use-committee-advances-update-industrial-land-policy-zoning/281-d3dd1baf-8e6e-4285-beda-d9d776ac06f3 |
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18-year-old swimmer found dead in Lake Pleasant identified by MCSO
Jose R. Gonzalez
Arizona Republic
Authorities have identified the swimmer whose body was recovered Wednesday evening from a marina at Lake Pleasant.
Jovanni Thomas-Padilla, 18, was found dead by divers after going underwater and not resurfacing at the Scorpion Bay Marina in Peoria, according to the sheriff's office. Around 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies were dispatched to the marina for a man who had difficulty swimming before he went under and did not come back up.
Rescue crews from both the sheriff's office and the Peoria Fire Department assisted in the search.
Additional information regarding the incident was not released. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/peoria/2023/06/08/teen-swimmer-who-died-lake-pleasant-identified/70303981007/ | 2023-06-08T23:01:57 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/peoria/2023/06/08/teen-swimmer-who-died-lake-pleasant-identified/70303981007/ |
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Northwest Health will host a free educational seminar on menopause this month.
OB/GYN Elizabeth Rutherford will lead Northwest Health’s next HealthyU wellness seminar from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 20 at Sand Creek Country Club at 1001 Sand Creek Drive in Chesterton. Her talk is entitled "Menopause Matters."
It will cover what happens to women before, during and after menopause.
"Menopause affects every aspect of a woman’s life. When estrogen plummets, we think hot flashes, brain fog and mood swings, but menopause also impacts a woman’s heart, brain and bone health; as well as influences her metabolism, sleep and relationships," Northwest Health said in a press release. "During the presentation, Dr. Rutherford will share up-to-date information on menopausal symptoms and treatment options, and explain how women can help protect their health for decades to come."
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The event is free and open to the public. It's part of a series of wellness talks meant to educate the public about health and wellness matters.
"HealthyU is a new wellness series developed by Northwest Health to provide the community with relevant health and wellness topics," Northwest Health said in a news release. "The free monthly seminars are geared to answer you and your families’ questions and provide simple and actionable steps to improve your quality of life and help you stay healthy."
Advance registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, visit nwhinfo.com/menopause-matters.
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FRANKENMUTH (WJRT) - Everyone is welcome to the Bavarian Festival that kicked off earlier on Thursday in Frankenmuth.
While the final preparations for the Bavarian Festival got underway, the food trucks began to roll into town.
There are about two dozen trucks on hand with a variety of food to be offered.
Admission to the festival is $10 for the whole weekend, and the food trucks are parked behind the River Place Shops in Frankenmuth.
"It's just a great unique opportunity to bring all these different types of food together," said the General Manager of Frankenmuth River Place Shops Garrett Kerr." People can sample and have pie for an appetizer, have Mexican for lunch and dessert for dessert."
Ann Schmitt from "I Want That Kettle Corn" expects to be busy and she has been popping corn since early morning.
The food trucks will be there until 9 p.m. tonight. More information on the festival can be found online at bavarianfestival.org. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/bavarian-festival-in-frankenmuth-gets-underway/article_cc2a7bae-063e-11ee-82bc-67204500163c.html | 2023-06-08T23:04:02 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/bavarian-festival-in-frankenmuth-gets-underway/article_cc2a7bae-063e-11ee-82bc-67204500163c.html |
TYRONE TWP. (WJRT) - The community of Tyrone Township witnessed the Township Hall move about a mile down the road on Thursday.
The building was originally built in 1887, and it was moved once previously about five decades ago.
The Tyrone Township Historical Society handled the fundraising for the more than $70,000 project.
"The historical society took the range on this, and they did a fantastic job," said Tyrone Township Supervisor, Mike Cunningham. "They had fundraiser events, it brought our community together and they raised the money to get it moved. And here we are today and the buildings here and I'm excited about it."
Leaders decided to move the building to preserve the old town hall instead of having it torn down.
The building now sits on Runyan Lake Road south of Center Road. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/tyrone-township-hall-moves-to-a-new-location/article_c2051fc4-0645-11ee-8385-d7424de9a7e3.html | 2023-06-08T23:04:03 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/tyrone-township-hall-moves-to-a-new-location/article_c2051fc4-0645-11ee-8385-d7424de9a7e3.html |
Heavy rains caused flooding Thursday along some streets in Casper.
A Star-Tribune journalist saw minor flooding near Casper City Hall downtown and along 12th Street in east Casper. Flooding was also seen along 15th Street in the area between Ash Street and CY Avenue.
Authorities were aware of deep water on city roads, and city workers were putting out barriers for some closed streets, Kiera Grogan, public information officer for the Natrona County Sheriff's Office, said in a text to the Star-Tribune. No county roads were closed due to flooding.
Heavy rains began to fall over the city around 2 p.m. The city has already been hit by multiple thunderstorms, leaving the ground saturated in places.
Cold air funnels were seen south of Casper Mountain, according to the Natrona County Emergency Management office. The funnels, according to the office, are usually harmless, but can touch down in rare cases.
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In downtown Casper, Chancey Williams and his team rushed to protect musical and sound equipment. Williams had just finished sound checks for a Thursday night benefit concert. A member of Williams' sound crew said after the unexpected downpour ended that the crew would have to check all the electrical equipment and give them an “old fashioned blow, squint, and once over.”
But Williams and company are no strangers to Mother Nature. The crew member recalled a time when Williams' team previously had to protect sound equipment from an impending tornado. | https://trib.com/news/local/weather/flooding-seen-along-roads-in-casper-after-rainstorm/article_8e0bca64-063c-11ee-9078-bfbce227e6c2.html | 2023-06-08T23:12:08 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/weather/flooding-seen-along-roads-in-casper-after-rainstorm/article_8e0bca64-063c-11ee-9078-bfbce227e6c2.html |
This rendering, provided by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, shows the concept for the nonprofit hospital's 2023 dream home, which will be given away in September as part of the organization's largest single-event fundraiser. The home will be built in Saltillo.
TUPELO - In just a few months, some lucky person is going to get a brand-new home and help a lot of kids in the process.
Tickets for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s annual fundraising Dream Home Giveaway officially opened on June 8. Each $100 ticket — the proceeds from which will benefit the Memphis-based nonprofit hospital’s work in curing childhood illnesses — enters the buyer into a drawing for a planned 3,100-square-foot home in Saltillo.
Ticket sales are limited to 14,000. Besides the home, ticketholders have the chance to win from a range of other prizes donated by area businesses.
The main prize, of course, is the sprawling dream home. Built by Legacy Construction, the house will feature four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a large back porch and an open-concept kitchen and living room. The house has an estimated value of $500,000.
This will be Legacy Construction’s seventh dream home since the company became involved with St. Jude in 2017.
The giveaway will be held on September 14.
In order to encourage people to purchase tickets early, other prize drawings will be determined by when participants reserved their tickets. For example, the Early Bird Prize is open to ticket-holders who purchased their tickets before June 30. Those in that drawing have the chance to win a $10,000 VISA gift card courtesy of Southern Housing Enterprises, Inc.
Reserving a ticket before Aug. 4 will allow participants the chance to win the bonus prize, which includes an 8-by-12-foot Derksen utility storage building and a $1,500 gift certificate to Keep It Casual. These prizes come courtesy of Walton’s Greenhouse and Keep It Casual.
The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is one of the largest single-event fundraisers for the nonprofit children's nationwide. Most of St. Jude's funding comes from individual contributions, which ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, housing or food.
Sponsors of this year’s giveaway include Legacy Construction, WTVA/WLOV, WWMS, Van Atkins Jewelers, Southern Housing, and Room to Room Furniture, as well as national sponsors such as Brizo, Shaw Floors, Trane, Bosch and Kichler.
To reserve a ticket, participants must call 1-800-456-8351 or visit dreamhome.org.
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The ongoing work on Highway K/60th Street picks up the pace when Kenosha County and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) resume work on the Canadian Pacific Railroad crossing.
Starting Friday (June 16), Highway K will be closed east of Highway H, resulting in a full closure of Highway K between 88th Avenue and the Union Pacific railroad crossing to the east. Local access will be maintained from 88th to 82nd Avenues and from Green Bay Road to 77th Avenue.
The work is scheduled to be completed by mid-summer, depending on weather.
Motorists will need to use Green Bay Road, 52nd Street and 88th Avenue to navigate the closure.
The work will include rail replacement, grading, as well as pavement gutter and curb replacement and paving of the adjacent multi-use path. The railroad will also replace the gates and signals at the crossing.
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Learn more about the project at kenoshacounty.org/Highways. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/highway-k-project-update-canadian-pacific-rail-crossing-to-close-june-16/article_6f0a9224-060c-11ee-a417-cbae2e7cb3f5.html | 2023-06-08T23:16:36 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/highway-k-project-update-canadian-pacific-rail-crossing-to-close-june-16/article_6f0a9224-060c-11ee-a417-cbae2e7cb3f5.html |
The City of Kenosha will offer an opportunity for residents to shred documents free of charge at three city locations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24.
Shredding will be offered outside in the parking lots at the Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave.; at Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave.; and at the Kenosha Water Utility, 4401 Green Bay Road.
Kenosha residents are welcome to bring up to five bags or boxes of items to be shredded by representatives from Shred-It.
A future shredding opportunity will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30, which will include hard drive destruction. That will take place at the Kenosha Water Utility location. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-offers-residents-free-document-shredding-on-june-24/article_c8d56c1e-0627-11ee-913a-3b7e85ebdadd.html | 2023-06-08T23:16:42 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-offers-residents-free-document-shredding-on-june-24/article_c8d56c1e-0627-11ee-913a-3b7e85ebdadd.html |
Despite the cloudy, slightly rainy Tuesday morning, Lance Middle School students made the best of their triannual Walk-A-Thon. It included inflatables, concessions and, of course, walking around the track.
The tradition started in 2008 after seventh grade students learned about malaria in science class. They later raised $23,000 to donate to a charity that provides mosquito nets.
Since then, every three years, Lance students reach out to community members to support a charitable cause chosen and voted on by the students. This year was the school’s first Walk-A-Thon since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s recipient was Alex’s Lemonade Stand, which is a charitable organization focused on cancer research and supporting families with a child who has cancer. Students raised $37,325.10, with more funds from concessions and proceeds from the Kona Ice truck to be added into that total.
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During the fundraising process, the sixth, seventh and eighth grade classes competed in a contest for who could raise the most for the event. In the end, the sixth grade class was victorious with a total of $15,445.68.
“It’s our highest total ever,” said Lance Middle School Instructional Technology Teacher Melissa Kearby. “Which is exciting since we haven’t done this in four years. It started out not so great and ended up blowing us away.”
As a reward, sixth graders were able to enjoy inflatable slides and other entertainment during the event.
“(My favorite part) is that everyone is having fun,” said sixth-grader Easton Steiner.
Students in all grades had the opportunity to form their own teams, create team costumes and set up “campsites” with decorated tents and enjoy walking on the track and grass track.
Team “Hula Gurls,” comprised of Elizabeth Fonk, Madelyn Schmitz, Olive Gaddy and Sophie Mucklin, decorated their tent with a tropical theme.
“We thought it would be a fun theme for summer,” Schmitz said.
Kearby said the community support was “amazing.”
“We had donations online ... we had many businesses call and say ‘How can we help?’” Kearby said. “Overall, the Kenosha and Lance community really stepped up, and we’re hoping that the kids feel that support behind them for their efforts.” | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/lance-middle-school-students-raise-over-37-000-in-first-walk-a-thon-since-2019/article_d1965af4-04ae-11ee-86aa-074412ddde01.html | 2023-06-08T23:16:48 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/lance-middle-school-students-raise-over-37-000-in-first-walk-a-thon-since-2019/article_d1965af4-04ae-11ee-86aa-074412ddde01.html |
On Wednesday afternoon, as New York City residents attempted to make sense of the orange haze that blanketed the area, a Chinese delivery worker who services restaurants in south Brooklyn carried on despite the dangerous air conditions, dropping off orders over the course of his 10-hour shift.
“If you’re out for long periods of time, you feel your breathing become more difficult. It starts to hurt,” the delivery worker, who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation, said in Mandarin, through an NBC News translation. “It’s like cigarette smoke. The more you’re out, the more your throat hurts.”
The Brooklyn-based worker, 38, is one of countless delivery people who continued to brave the conditions outside despite the city’s air quality being the worst in the world during a period of time Wednesday, due to the persistent smoke caused by more than 400 wildfires burning in Canada. Despite advisories across all five boroughs, many delivery workers said they couldn’t afford to miss a day of work, particularly since there is currently no minimum wage requirement for many who operate as independent contractors.
The poor air conditions continued Thursday, with officials advising all vulnerable people to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and use air purifiers. Residents were also advised to limit outdoor time and wear N95 or KN95 masks.
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Read the full story on NBCNews.com here. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/10-hours-in-the-smoke-nyc-delivery-workers-say-they-had-no-choice-but-to-work/4406818/ | 2023-06-08T23:21:45 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/10-hours-in-the-smoke-nyc-delivery-workers-say-they-had-no-choice-but-to-work/4406818/ |
A Massachusetts teenager was arrested Thursday on suspicion of running a gift card-reselling scheme to raise money for the terrorist group ISIS, federal prosecutors announced.
Mateo Ventura, an 18-year-old from Wakefield, raised $705 between January and May by giving gift cards to someone he believed supported ISIS, thinking the cards would be resold on the dark web and the profits sent to the group, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Massachusetts said.
Ventura is facing a charge of concealing the source of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization, prosecutors said. He's due in federal court in Worcester Thursday afternoon.
Ventura, who lives with his father, was arrested without incident by the FBI, with help from state and local police, the bureau said. His father was with him in court Thursday and said there's no way his son was trying to fund a terrorist group.
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"I know for a fact he's not a terrorist," Paul Ventura said.
He added that he had a troubled childhood and has learning disabilities and health issues.
"If he did something wrong...he would've said Dad I did something wrong," Paul Ventura added.
He is accused of having sent more money in the gift card scheme to ISIS when he was a minor; the 42 total donations, none more than $100, totaled $1,670, according to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court.
Ventura used an encrypted messaging app to talk with a person he thought was part of ISIS but was really an undercover FBI agent, according to the affidavit. Their conversations, transcribed in part in the document, began in 2021 and involved Ventura pledging support to the leader of ISIS.
In September, Ventura allegedly broke off plans they'd discussed for him to join ISIS, but in January, he got back in touch, writing he was "strong and healthy" and "Fit to join mujhadeen." The FBI complaint said he sent a $25 Google Play gift card in January, saying he wanted the proceeds of reselling it to go "for war on kuffar," which means disbelievers.
Ventura kept speaking to the undercover agent, applying for credit cards to buy plane tickets to the Middle East, according to the complaint.
In April, on the day he booked a flight from Boston to Cairo, the teenager didn't take the flight, instead reaching out to the FBI requesting $10 million in exchange for information on an impending ISIS attack, the complaint said. Ten days later, the FBI called Ventura to say he the information he'd provided wasn't specific enough to be acted on; that night, he reached back out to the undercover agent, saying his flight was canceled and he panicked.
ISIS once ruled over a vast swath of Syria and Iraq through a brutal campaign and remains a threat to peace around the world, the U.S. government says. The group had access to up to $25 million in cash remaining from its short-lived caliphate as of November, according to the Treasury Department.
On Thursday, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken declared two ISIS officials as terrorists, placing sanctions on them. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mass-teen-arrested-over-isis-supporting-gift-card-scheme-feds-say/4406721/ | 2023-06-08T23:21:51 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mass-teen-arrested-over-isis-supporting-gift-card-scheme-feds-say/4406721/ |
New York would create a commission to consider reparations to address the lingering, negative effects of slavery under a bill being voted on by the state Legislature on Thursday.
“We want to make sure we are looking at slavery and its legacies,” said state Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages before the floor debate. “This is about beginning the process of healing our communities. There still is generational trauma that people are experiencing. This is just one step forward.”
New York is following the lead of California, which became the first state to form a reparations task force in 2020. That group recommended a formal apology from the state on its legacy of racism and discriminatory policies and the creation of an agency to provide a wide range of services for Black residents. They did not recommend specific payments amounts for reparations.
The New York legislation would create a nine-member commission that would examine the extent to which the federal and state government supported the institution of slavery. It would also address persistent economic, political and educational disparities experienced by Black people in the state today.
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According to the New York bill, the first enslaved Africans arrived at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, then a Dutch settlement, around the 1620s and helped build the infrastructure of New York City. While the state Legislature enacted a statute that gave freedom to enslaved Africans in New York in 1817, it wasn’t implemented until 10 years later.
The governor and legislative leaders would each appoint three qualified members to the commission.
The commission would be required to deliver a report one year after their first meeting. Their recommendations would be non-binding, meaning the legislature would not be required to take them up for a vote.
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“I'm concerned we're opening a door that was closed in New York State almost 200 years ago,” said Republican state Assemblymember Andy Gooddell during floor debates on the bill Thursday. He said he supports existing efforts to bring equal opportunity to all and would like to “continue on that path rather than focus on reparations.”
The state Senate is expected to debate the bill days before the legislative session is slated to end.
In California, the reparations task force said in their report that the state is estimated to be responsible for more than $500 billion due to decades of over-policing, mass incarceration and redlining that kept Black families from receiving loans and living in certain neighborhoods. California’s state budget last year was $308 billion. Reparations in New York could also come with a hefty price tag.
Other state legislatures that have considered studying reparations include New Jersey and Vermont. A Chicago suburb in Evanston, Illinois, became the first city to make reparations available to Black residents through a $10 million housing project in 2021.
On the federal level, a decades-old proposal to create a commission studying reparations has stalled in Congress.
Some critics of reparations by states say that while the idea is well-intentioned, it can be misguided.
William Darity, a professor of public policy and African and African American Studies at Duke University said even calling them reparations is “presumptuous," since it's virtually impossible for states to meet the hefty payouts that come with them.
He said the federal government has the financial capacity to pay true reparations and that they should be the ones responsible.
“My deeper fear with all of these piecemeal projects is that they actually will become a block against federal action because there will be a number of people who will say there's no need for a federal program,” Darity said. “If you end up settling for state and local initiatives, you settle for much less than what is owed.”
New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, who is the first Black person to hold the position, called the legislation “historic.”
“The commission would be charged with looking at the history of New York and looking where we can build a bridge to healing” Solages said. “Those inequalities won’t simply resolve themselves.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-lawmakers-vote-on-bill-that-considers-reparations-for-slavery/4406845/ | 2023-06-08T23:21:57 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-lawmakers-vote-on-bill-that-considers-reparations-for-slavery/4406845/ |
Hospitals in the city say they're experiencing a higher than average number of ER visits related to asthma complications and respiratory illnesses after the sudden arrival of wildfire smoke from Canada spiked air quality to "hazardous" levels.
A day after the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stayed in the "hazardous" level for hours throughout the afternoon and evening, Thursday morning started out in the "very unhealthy" territory, with an AQI level of 222 as of 8 a.m., according to U.S. government online platform AirNow, an air quality data site used by the Environmental Protection Agency and more.
The fine particles in the air are among the most harmful, according to the city's site. To give an idea of just how bad the air is out there, NYC on average sits at 35 micrograms of fine particles per cubic meter of air every day. That number skyrocketed to nearly 900 Wednesday afternoon, which spells trouble not only for those with breathing issues, but also anyone who is otherwise healthy.
Health officials in the city say a slight increase in emergency department arrivals began Wednesday, as the skies became an unrecognizable and ominous orange.
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“There was a mild increase of respiratory illness in Northwell emergency departments since yesterday. At our city sites, the rise was more significant. At Lenox Health Greenwich Village, for example, the number of asthma treatments were more than double the average," a Northwell spokesperson told News 4.
New York City ranked top of the list of the world's major cities with the poorest air quality on Tuesday and Wednesday according to IQAir. Time will tell if it makes it three days in a row.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation extended its citywide air quality health advisory through midnight Thursday, and those who have underlying health conditions have been advised to avoid outdoor activity as much as possible.
NYC Health + Hospitals recommends people take the following precautions to protect themselves against poor air quality:
- Limit outdoor activity as much as possible, especially people with heart or breathing problems, older adults, and children.
- Keep windows closed and minimize use of window air conditioning to avoid introducing poor air quality indoors.
- Wear a high-quality KN95 mask if you need to go outdoors.
With the air quality being so dismal, who is most at risk healthwise when it comes to wildfire smoke?
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.
Air quality is expected to remain poor Friday as winds continue pushing smoke from out-of-control wildfires into the United States. A low-pressure front off the coast of Maine is keeping winds sweeping down from eastern Canada right into NYC, and that front isn't expected to move in the next few days — meaning smoke will continue to fill the air of the tri-state.
There could be some improvements in air quality later Thursday night, and conditions will be noticeably better into Saturday — but the smoke still won't be gone entirely. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-sees-uptick-in-asthma-related-er-visits-amid-canadian-wildfire-smoke/4406444/ | 2023-06-08T23:22:03 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-sees-uptick-in-asthma-related-er-visits-amid-canadian-wildfire-smoke/4406444/ |
MILLVILLE — A group of well wishers gathered at Glasstown Plaza recently to congratulate artist Danielle Cartier on the completion of a new mural there.
The 32-by-8-foot piece joins 12 other murals of varying sizes in a six-block area of the downtown, according to a news release from the Glasstown Arts District. It replaces a mural that was created several years ago by artist Anna Vosburgh and became worn after more than a decade.
The event was a collaboration between the Holly City Development Corp. and Millville Development Corp., two nonprofits that seek to improve and beautify the city. Emceeing the event was Marianne Lods, executive director of the Millville Development Corp.
“The mural is a new, vibrant piece of art in the ever-evolving Glasstown Arts District,” Cumberland County Commissioner Victoria Lods said.
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Artist and gallery owner Cartier has worked on mural projects in other towns and Philadelphia and teaches at Rowan College of South Jersey and Stockton University. She acquired a building and opened DC Gallery & Studio on High Street in 2022. She was recently lauded by the Millville Chamber of Commerce as Artist of the Year.
“My move to the Glasstown Arts District here in Millville has given me many new opportunities for success that I may not have had elsewhere," Cartier said. "I absolutely loved working on this large mural.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/millville-unveils-new-downtown-mural/article_325eab12-064d-11ee-b8a3-27a747ce5749.html | 2023-06-08T23:22:12 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/millville-unveils-new-downtown-mural/article_325eab12-064d-11ee-b8a3-27a747ce5749.html |
The Stockton University esports team was one of 16 to compete in the Collegiate Rocket League 2023 World Championships last weekend in Dallas.
But the Ospreys, who were the runners-up at last year's championships, didn't make it out of the group stage at the DreamHack Festival.
Stockton's Rocket League team — a fast-paced soccer-style video game played with rocket-powered cars — consisted of senior Brian Busse, of Hazlet; sophomore John Merendino, of Hauppauge, New York; and freshman Anthony Cooper, of Forked River in Lacey Township. Busse and Merendino were on the second-place team in 2022.
Stockton opened the tournament with a three-games-to-none loss to Columbia College (Missouri) on June 2. Stockton bounced back with a 3-2 win over Nevada-Las Vegas on Saturday but lost 3-1 to Berlin Phoenix (Germany) later that day.
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Dr. Buhmann School & Academy in Hanover, Germany, won the world title, beating Fisher Falcons (Massachusetts) in the final.
"Playing in my last tournament, of course, was a lot of fun," Busse said. "I know I played really well. I'm not disappointed in my effort. It stinks not making at least the top eight, but overall it was very fun to play one last time at worlds."
Stockton's esports program manager Demetrios Roubos said he was proud of the team's effort all season and at worlds.
"Their stellar performance against international teams and resilience through adversity are testaments to their hard work, dedication and talent," Roubos said. "We look forward to what the future brings and are excited to continue supporting our players as they take on new challenges and soar to greater heights." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/stockton-rocket-league-team-eliminated-from-esports-world-championships/article_f9ca350a-0647-11ee-9a82-cb6d7aefcf13.html | 2023-06-08T23:22:24 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/stockton-rocket-league-team-eliminated-from-esports-world-championships/article_f9ca350a-0647-11ee-9a82-cb6d7aefcf13.html |
A Massachusetts teenager was arrested Thursday on suspicion of running a gift card-reselling scheme to raise money for the terrorist group ISIS, federal prosecutors announced.
Mateo Ventura, an 18-year-old from Wakefield, raised $705 between January and May by giving gift cards to someone he believed supported ISIS, thinking the cards would be resold on the dark web and the profits sent to the group, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Massachusetts said.
Ventura is facing a charge of concealing the source of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization, prosecutors said. He's due in federal court in Worcester Thursday afternoon.
Ventura, who lives with his father, was arrested without incident by the FBI, with help from state and local police, the bureau said. His father was with him in court Thursday and said there's no way his son was trying to fund a terrorist group.
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"I know for a fact he's not a terrorist," Paul Ventura said.
He added that he had a troubled childhood and has learning disabilities and health issues.
"If he did something wrong...he would've said Dad I did something wrong," Paul Ventura added.
He is accused of having sent more money in the gift card scheme to ISIS when he was a minor; the 42 total donations, none more than $100, totaled $1,670, according to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court.
Ventura used an encrypted messaging app to talk with a person he thought was part of ISIS but was really an undercover FBI agent, according to the affidavit. Their conversations, transcribed in part in the document, began in 2021 and involved Ventura pledging support to the leader of ISIS.
In September, Ventura allegedly broke off plans they'd discussed for him to join ISIS, but in January, he got back in touch, writing he was "strong and healthy" and "Fit to join mujhadeen." The FBI complaint said he sent a $25 Google Play gift card in January, saying he wanted the proceeds of reselling it to go "for war on kuffar," which means disbelievers.
Ventura kept speaking to the undercover agent, applying for credit cards to buy plane tickets to the Middle East, according to the complaint.
In April, on the day he booked a flight from Boston to Cairo, the teenager didn't take the flight, instead reaching out to the FBI requesting $10 million in exchange for information on an impending ISIS attack, the complaint said. Ten days later, the FBI called Ventura to say he the information he'd provided wasn't specific enough to be acted on; that night, he reached back out to the undercover agent, saying his flight was canceled and he panicked.
ISIS once ruled over a vast swath of Syria and Iraq through a brutal campaign and remains a threat to peace around the world, the U.S. government says. The group had access to up to $25 million in cash remaining from its short-lived caliphate as of November, according to the Treasury Department.
On Thursday, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken declared two ISIS officials as terrorists, placing sanctions on them. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/mass-teen-arrested-over-isis-supporting-gift-card-scheme-feds-say/3582023/ | 2023-06-08T23:25:59 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/mass-teen-arrested-over-isis-supporting-gift-card-scheme-feds-say/3582023/ |
A high school teacher in the Lower Merion School District is accused of posing as a teen girl on Snapchat to solicit nude photos and videos of underage girls.
The investigation began on November 14, 2022, when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received a tip from the social media app Yubo that a user was engaged in “grooming” minors online. Investigators said the user was connected to two accounts in which he pretended to be underage girls. In at least one of the accounts, the user said they were looking for a “girl-to-girl relationship" and redirected the conversation to the social media app Snapchat.
Investigators later determined the user was actually an adult male who they later identified as 31-year-old Jeremy Schobel of Philadelphia.
Investigators said Schobel continued to pose as a girl on Snapchat as well and solicited nude photos and videos of an underage girl while chatting with her on the app.
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Investigators later learned Schobel was an English teacher at Harriton High School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
On June 2, investigators obtained a federal search warrant for Schobel’s home. On Wednesday, members of the FBI Philadelphia Division’s Child Exploitation Task Force then executed the search warrant at the home and arrested Schobel.
While speaking with investigators, Schobel allegedly admitted to creating fake profiles on Yubo and Snapchat to pose as teen girls and solicit sexual photos from underage girls. Schobel said he had committed similar crimes for years and communicated with many teen girls between the ages of 16 and 18.
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Schobel was charged with enticing a minor to engage in illicit sexual conduct and child pornography.
He is due in court on Tuesday for a detention hearing.
In a statement to parents, a spokesperson said the Lower Merion School District suspended Schobel and terminated his access to school district devices and networks.
“Mr. Schobel joined the Lower Merion School District prior to the start of the 2021-2022 school year,” the spokesperson wrote. “He had no prior record that would have precluded his hiring. While we understand that this is an ongoing investigation, at this time, LMSD is not aware of any inappropriate interactions between Mr. Schobel and LMSD students. Additionally, the District had not received any complaints or concerns from students or staff regarding his conduct in school.”
The spokesperson also said Harriton High School is providing counselors for students and staff in need of support.
Anyone with additional information on Schobel should call Robert Nelson of the FBI at 215-418-4000. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/teacher-used-snapchat-to-solicit-nude-photos-of-underage-girls-fbi-says/3582043/ | 2023-06-08T23:26:06 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/teacher-used-snapchat-to-solicit-nude-photos-of-underage-girls-fbi-says/3582043/ |
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The suspect in the May homicide that took place in VCU Medical Center stairwell has been indicted.
Christopher Boisseau, 24, of Henrico, has been charged with first degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He remains charged with maliciously discharging a firearm in an occupied building.
At approximately 12:04 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, officers from the Richmond Police Department and the VCU Police Department received an emergency call about shots fired and an active threat inside the VCU Medical Center North Hospital, located at 1300 E. Marshall St.
VCU and Richmond police responded immediately to the scene.
Officers determined an altercation between two co-workers in a stairwell resulted in one of the individuals shooting the other. The victim, Ty’Quan White, 25, of Richmond, received treatment but succumbed to his injury.
Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call RPD Major Crimes Detective N. Reese at (804) 646-0712 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
In May 1953, students at the York County Training School for Negroes had to attend class in school buses after a fire that week destroyed the school’s 11-room main building near Yorktown. Five classes were held on buses and three in small buildings that were saved from the flames.
In November 1982, a crowd filled Regency Square mall for the first day of Sunday store openings in Henrico County. Before the Sunday closing law, or so-called blue law, was formally repealed by the Board of Supervisors, Henrico residents — who in a referendum that month voted in favor of repeal — had to travel to surrounding localities to shop on a Sunday.
In March 1959, visitors at the Richmond Boat Show inspected a new cruiser, a sort of floating camper, during the five-day event at the State Fairgrounds in Henrico County. It was considered to be the first strictly marine show to be held in Richmond.
In August 1971, members of Camp Willow Run gathered outside their dormitories, which were former train boxcars. The railroad-themed camp, on a Lake Gaston peninsula in Littleton, N.C., is still run by Youth Camps for Christ Inc. The dining hall, modeled after an 1890 train depot and built from plans furnished by the Southern Railway Co., was the focal point of activities.
In July 1963, John Adam, director of talking books for the Royal National Institute for the Blind in London, visited Richmond and showed Virginia Library for the Blind employee Mrs. Richard V. Carter a new cassette system for recording and reproducing audio tapes of books. Using a federal grant and tapping into British expertise, the Virginia library was testing the system, whose cassettes offered more capacity and lasted longer than old discs used by blind patrons.
This September 1953 image shows the canal locks in downtown Richmond between 14th and Pear streets. After their installation and later refurbishment in the mid-19th century, the locks increased boat traffic and allowed for easier transport of goods to and from the city.
In September 1935, a small group of men, part of a larger army of workers and 70 trucks, reinforced dikes with sandbags to protect the 5-mile area controlled by Richmond’s Shockoe Creek Pumping Station from flooding caused by a severe storm.
In July 1977, Christine Bunce, a student at Manchester High School in Chesterfield County, worked in the Chippenham Hospital gift shop in Richmond as a volunteer. The nickname “candy striper” came from the red-and-white striped aprons worn traditionally by volunteers.
In April 1976, men tended to the roasting planks at the 28th annualshad planking in Wakefield, an event in Sussex County that lured politicians, reporters, campaign workers and others to kick off the electoral season. Sponsored by the Wakefield Ruritan Club, the event historically was a function of the state’s Democrats, but it evolved into a bipartisan tradition.
In October 1941, babies slept in the nursery at Brookfield, located on West Broad Street in Henrico County. The home for unwed mothers was the successor to Spring Street Home in Richmond’s Oregon Hill area, which was established in 1874 by the Magdalen Association to help single women and their children.
In April 1979, the St. Mary’s Hospital Orchestra rehearsed in the hospital auditorium in Henrico County. The orchestra, which formed in 1966 and initially consisted of staff doctors and hospital employees, performed several public concerts a year at the hospital.
In May 1950, motorcyclists raced in the 10-Mile National Motorcycle Championship at the Atlantic Rural Exposition grounds in Henrico County. The winner was “Little Joe” Weatherly of Norfolk, who later turned to stock car racing and won NASCAR titles in the 1960s before being killed in a race accident in Riverside, Calif., in 1964.
In July 1954, Kitty Liles performed with her band. Liles had played the drums for years, starting when she was a student at Varina High School in the 1940s. In 1954, Liles was using money from her gigs around Richmond to pay for her pursuit of a social work degree at Richmond Professional Institute.
In September 1948, Richmond actress, singer and national radio show host Patsy Garrett greeted a friend downtown during her visit here. Garrett was known for her time on Fred Waring’s “Pleasure Time” radio show in the 1940s and for her recurring film and television roles in “Nanny and the Professor,” “Room 222” and the “Benji” movie series.
In September 1985, NASCAR Cup driver Kyle Petty inspected his wrecked Ford Thunderbird after a practice session at the half-mile Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway during the Wrangler 400. Petty’s car hit Dale Earnhardt’s, with Petty getting the worst of it.
In March 1969, balmy weather drew a large crowd to Monroe Park in downtown Richmond. A small band joined the gathering, serenading visitors as spring arrived.
In April 1968, David Long manned the bar at an exhibit at a Virginia Restaurant Association convention, and Barbara Ann Brigel took a spot along the brass rail. That year, the General Assembly allowed liquor by the drink to become a local option in Virginia.
In June 1941, Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech was re-enacted at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Church Hill in Richmond as part of its bicentennial celebration. Construction of the church, built on land donated by city founder William Byrd II, was completed in June 1741.
In May 1942, actress-singers Dorothy Lamour (center), Patsy Garrett (at left) and actor Bert Lytell (at right) visited Richmond as part of a rally to stimulate sales of war bonds and stamps. They stood under a “Welcome to Richmond” sign and were flanked by Malcolm Bridges (left), the executive secretary of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, and Ship Ahoy Girls Jetsy Parker and Dorothy Schoemer. The rally drew more than 5,000 people.
This 1966 image of a quiet night on Franklin Street in downtown Richmond was captured by Times-Dispatch photographer David Harvey, who became renowned for his National Geographic magazine work and has received national awards. His photographs have been exhibited nationwide, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts locally.
In June 1977, John Stevens and his long-eared assistant performed a magic trick. Known as Nabis the Magician, Stevens was among the Richmonders in the International Brotherhood of Magicians. The local chapter had 25 members who met regularly to discuss their craft.
In January 1970, Virginia Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. received his final salute from state police as he and his wife, Katherine, left the Executive Mansion in Richmond en route to the inauguration of A. Linwood Holton Jr. Godwin, then a Democrat, returned as governor four years later as a Republican.
In June 1968, Toru Yanagida (left) and Ken Seguchi posed at Hillcrest Dairy in Crewe, in Nottoway County. They were learning American farming techniques from the dairy farm’s owners, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Johnson, who were their sponsors. Seguchi was a dairy farmer from Gifu, Japan, and Yanagida was a student in a college horticulture program in Hokkaido.
In May 1973, local Scouts assembled their tents amid exhibits at the daylong Scout-O-Rama at the State Fairgrounds in Henrico County. In addition to traditional skills of woodcraft, wilderness survival, camping and cooking, the event highlighted Scouting’s growing attention to archaeology, seamanship, aviation, metal detection, TV and space technology, among other topics. More than 2,000 Cub and Boy Scouts attended the event that year.
In June 1977, a crowd lined up for drinks and barbecue chicken at the Virginia Chicken Festival in Crewe, a town in Nottoway County southwest of Richmond. Held on the pavilion grounds of the Southside Electric Cooperative, the annual affair was sponsored by the Burkeville Ruritan Club and the Crewe Kiwanis Club. It attracted state and local politicians — including gubernatorial nominees John Dalton and Henry Howell — among the more than 3,500 attendees that year.
In February 1973, prisoners at the Virginia State Penitentiary made and stacked license plates. The pen was along Spring Street at Second Street in downtown Richmond. A print shop, metal shop, textile plant, leather shop and woodworking area offered vocational training to prisoners. Today the site is largely occupied by Afton Chemical Corp., a unit of NewMarket Corp.
In November 1951, workers constructed a new lane on Monument Avenue in Henrico County. The truck was occupying what used to be the front yard of a house in the 6500 block. The road was being widened for divided lane traffic in the block between Bevridge Road and Roxbury Road.
In May 1953, students at the York County Training School for Negroes had to attend class in school buses after a fire that week destroyed the school’s 11-room main building near Yorktown. Five classes were held on buses and three in small buildings that were saved from the flames.
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In November 1982, a crowd filled Regency Square mall for the first day of Sunday store openings in Henrico County. Before the Sunday closing law, or so-called blue law, was formally repealed by the Board of Supervisors, Henrico residents — who in a referendum that month voted in favor of repeal — had to travel to surrounding localities to shop on a Sunday.
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In March 1959, visitors at the Richmond Boat Show inspected a new cruiser, a sort of floating camper, during the five-day event at the State Fairgrounds in Henrico County. It was considered to be the first strictly marine show to be held in Richmond.
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In August 1971, members of Camp Willow Run gathered outside their dormitories, which were former train boxcars. The railroad-themed camp, on a Lake Gaston peninsula in Littleton, N.C., is still run by Youth Camps for Christ Inc. The dining hall, modeled after an 1890 train depot and built from plans furnished by the Southern Railway Co., was the focal point of activities.
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In July 1963, John Adam, director of talking books for the Royal National Institute for the Blind in London, visited Richmond and showed Virginia Library for the Blind employee Mrs. Richard V. Carter a new cassette system for recording and reproducing audio tapes of books. Using a federal grant and tapping into British expertise, the Virginia library was testing the system, whose cassettes offered more capacity and lasted longer than old discs used by blind patrons.
Times-Dispatch
This September 1953 image shows the canal locks in downtown Richmond between 14th and Pear streets. After their installation and later refurbishment in the mid-19th century, the locks increased boat traffic and allowed for easier transport of goods to and from the city.
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In September 1935, a small group of men, part of a larger army of workers and 70 trucks, reinforced dikes with sandbags to protect the 5-mile area controlled by Richmond’s Shockoe Creek Pumping Station from flooding caused by a severe storm.
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In July 1977, Christine Bunce, a student at Manchester High School in Chesterfield County, worked in the Chippenham Hospital gift shop in Richmond as a volunteer. The nickname “candy striper” came from the red-and-white striped aprons worn traditionally by volunteers.
Times-Dispatch
In April 1976, men tended to the roasting planks at the 28th annualshad planking in Wakefield, an event in Sussex County that lured politicians, reporters, campaign workers and others to kick off the electoral season. Sponsored by the Wakefield Ruritan Club, the event historically was a function of the state’s Democrats, but it evolved into a bipartisan tradition.
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In October 1941, babies slept in the nursery at Brookfield, located on West Broad Street in Henrico County. The home for unwed mothers was the successor to Spring Street Home in Richmond’s Oregon Hill area, which was established in 1874 by the Magdalen Association to help single women and their children.
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In April 1979, the St. Mary’s Hospital Orchestra rehearsed in the hospital auditorium in Henrico County. The orchestra, which formed in 1966 and initially consisted of staff doctors and hospital employees, performed several public concerts a year at the hospital.
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In May 1950, motorcyclists raced in the 10-Mile National Motorcycle Championship at the Atlantic Rural Exposition grounds in Henrico County. The winner was “Little Joe” Weatherly of Norfolk, who later turned to stock car racing and won NASCAR titles in the 1960s before being killed in a race accident in Riverside, Calif., in 1964.
Times-Dispatch
In July 1954, Kitty Liles performed with her band. Liles had played the drums for years, starting when she was a student at Varina High School in the 1940s. In 1954, Liles was using money from her gigs around Richmond to pay for her pursuit of a social work degree at Richmond Professional Institute.
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In September 1948, Richmond actress, singer and national radio show host Patsy Garrett greeted a friend downtown during her visit here. Garrett was known for her time on Fred Waring’s “Pleasure Time” radio show in the 1940s and for her recurring film and television roles in “Nanny and the Professor,” “Room 222” and the “Benji” movie series.
Times-Dispatch
In September 1985, NASCAR Cup driver Kyle Petty inspected his wrecked Ford Thunderbird after a practice session at the half-mile Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway during the Wrangler 400. Petty’s car hit Dale Earnhardt’s, with Petty getting the worst of it.
1985, Times-Dispatch
In March 1969, balmy weather drew a large crowd to Monroe Park in downtown Richmond. A small band joined the gathering, serenading visitors as spring arrived.
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In April 1968, David Long manned the bar at an exhibit at a Virginia Restaurant Association convention, and Barbara Ann Brigel took a spot along the brass rail. That year, the General Assembly allowed liquor by the drink to become a local option in Virginia.
Times-dispatch
In June 1941, Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech was re-enacted at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Church Hill in Richmond as part of its bicentennial celebration. Construction of the church, built on land donated by city founder William Byrd II, was completed in June 1741.
times-dispatch
In July 1979, two boys walked along the rocks in the James River near the Lee Bridge in Richmond.
times-dispatch
In May 1942, actress-singers Dorothy Lamour (center), Patsy Garrett (at left) and actor Bert Lytell (at right) visited Richmond as part of a rally to stimulate sales of war bonds and stamps. They stood under a “Welcome to Richmond” sign and were flanked by Malcolm Bridges (left), the executive secretary of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, and Ship Ahoy Girls Jetsy Parker and Dorothy Schoemer. The rally drew more than 5,000 people.
Times-Dispatch
This 1966 image of a quiet night on Franklin Street in downtown Richmond was captured by Times-Dispatch photographer David Harvey, who became renowned for his National Geographic magazine work and has received national awards. His photographs have been exhibited nationwide, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts locally.
Times-Dispatch
In June 1977, John Stevens and his long-eared assistant performed a magic trick. Known as Nabis the Magician, Stevens was among the Richmonders in the International Brotherhood of Magicians. The local chapter had 25 members who met regularly to discuss their craft.
times-dispatch
In January 1970, Virginia Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. received his final salute from state police as he and his wife, Katherine, left the Executive Mansion in Richmond en route to the inauguration of A. Linwood Holton Jr. Godwin, then a Democrat, returned as governor four years later as a Republican.
Times-dispatch
In July 1961, two men fished for bluegills in Chickahominy Lake, a large water-supply reservoir along the New Kent-Charles City county line.
Times-dispatch
In June 1968, Toru Yanagida (left) and Ken Seguchi posed at Hillcrest Dairy in Crewe, in Nottoway County. They were learning American farming techniques from the dairy farm’s owners, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Johnson, who were their sponsors. Seguchi was a dairy farmer from Gifu, Japan, and Yanagida was a student in a college horticulture program in Hokkaido.
TIMES-DISPATCH
In May 1973, local Scouts assembled their tents amid exhibits at the daylong Scout-O-Rama at the State Fairgrounds in Henrico County. In addition to traditional skills of woodcraft, wilderness survival, camping and cooking, the event highlighted Scouting’s growing attention to archaeology, seamanship, aviation, metal detection, TV and space technology, among other topics. More than 2,000 Cub and Boy Scouts attended the event that year.
TIMES-DISPATCH
In June 1977, a crowd lined up for drinks and barbecue chicken at the Virginia Chicken Festival in Crewe, a town in Nottoway County southwest of Richmond. Held on the pavilion grounds of the Southside Electric Cooperative, the annual affair was sponsored by the Burkeville Ruritan Club and the Crewe Kiwanis Club. It attracted state and local politicians — including gubernatorial nominees John Dalton and Henry Howell — among the more than 3,500 attendees that year.
times-dispatch
In February 1973, prisoners at the Virginia State Penitentiary made and stacked license plates. The pen was along Spring Street at Second Street in downtown Richmond. A print shop, metal shop, textile plant, leather shop and woodworking area offered vocational training to prisoners. Today the site is largely occupied by Afton Chemical Corp., a unit of NewMarket Corp.
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In November 1951, workers constructed a new lane on Monument Avenue in Henrico County. The truck was occupying what used to be the front yard of a house in the 6500 block. The road was being widened for divided lane traffic in the block between Bevridge Road and Roxbury Road. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime/suspect-in-vcu-hospital-shooting-charged-with-first-degree-murder/article_f4ab01c4-0649-11ee-9f9b-afe0b98c0455.html | 2023-06-08T23:26:30 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime/suspect-in-vcu-hospital-shooting-charged-with-first-degree-murder/article_f4ab01c4-0649-11ee-9f9b-afe0b98c0455.html |
Caddo Parish board member's home not boarded up in June, despite lawsuit allegations
On June 8, several vehicles were parked outside of 4119 Greenwood Rd., the permanent address of Caddo Parish School Board member Barbara Smith Iverson.
Iverson is currently in litigation with Caddo Parish District Attorney James Stewart for allegedly living outside of her qualifying address.
On June 2, Stewart filed a suit against Barbara Smith Iverson for having permanent residency in Bossier Parish. The suit claims that Iverson lives in Lone Oak Oasis apartments on Benton Road in Bossier City, while her qualifying form states the Greenwood Rd. property.
Iverson's qualifying address is zoned as a light industrial property, prohibiting it from being used as residential. The suit stated that before Iverson qualified for office this property was deemed I-1 zoning and was used in the past as a real estate office and daycare.
On May 11, the Greenwood Rd. property was investigated by the Shreveport property standards division and was deemed vacant and in a state of disrepair.
In Sept. 2022, the Greenwood Rd. property was seen on Google Street View with an unknown person outside of the building who appears to be someone selling items under a tent, however, the windows do not appear to be boarded up at that time.
When the Shreveport Times went to investigate the property, the home was not boarded up and vehicles were parked in the driveway.
Iverson has 19 days to file an answer or other legal pleadings on this matter or could be vacated from her seat as a school board member. The Shreveport Times reached out to Iverson for comment on this matter but did not receive a response prior to the deadline.
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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/heres-a-look-at-the-caddo-parish-school-board-members-house-at-question/70303549007/ | 2023-06-08T23:35:34 | 0 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/heres-a-look-at-the-caddo-parish-school-board-members-house-at-question/70303549007/ |
LSUS archivist receives award for his commitment to customer service
An LSU Shreveport records archivist was recognized Thursday for his quarter of a century commitment to customer service.
Fermand Garlington was recognized as the 2022-23 award winner of the Sue Ann Kemp Meritorious Award for his outstanding service and dedication.
“He should carry the nickname ‘Extra Step Garlington,’” Brian Sherman, dean of the Noel Memorial Library, said.
Sherman continued by saying that if a student needed two primary sources, Garlington would find 10.
“Whether it’s assisting a high-profile researcher or a wayward pedestrian in the building, you can always expect 110 percent from Fermand,” Sherman said. “He’s as consistent as the northern star.”
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Garlington worked in library circulation before joining the Northwest Louisiana Archives staff and has served as an archivist since 2005. This year will mark his 25th anniversary at LSUS.
“When Fermand joined our staff, he was tasked with developing a records retention plan that would comply with state regulation," said Dr. Laura McLemore, the William B. Wiener, Jr. Professor of Archives and Historic Preservation. “This was a formidable challenge both in dealing with campus department personnel and with state bureaucracy in Baton Rouge. But he met the challenge, accomplishing something that some institutions still haven’t accomplished. He is patient and meticulous, and he brings those characteristics to his duties as an archivist.”
The Kemp Award was established by Dr. George Kemp, a psychology professor and former dean who was well-known for his many contributions to LSUS.
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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/lsus-archivist-receives-award-for-his-commitment-to-customer-service/70303133007/ | 2023-06-08T23:35:40 | 1 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/lsus-archivist-receives-award-for-his-commitment-to-customer-service/70303133007/ |
Arizona sees nation's largest drop in average gas price by 13 cents; national average down a penny
Arizona had the largest price decrease across the U.S. in average cost at the pump since last week, while the national average for a gallon of gas remained firm since last Thursday, only seeing a one-cent dip.
According to AAA, domestic gasoline demand reached more than nine million barrels daily for a third consecutive week — the first time since 2021 — but a low cost of oil has kept nationwide prices from spiking.
New data from the Energy Information Association, as cited by AAA, showed that the increase for demand rose slightly, from 9.1 to 9.22 million barrels per day.
Total domestic gas stocks rose by 2.7 million barrels of crude oil, pushing it to 218.8 million.
"It appears that our seasonal surge in driving may be kicking off a bit before the official start of summer,” AAA spokesperson, Andrew Gross, said in the release. “But the low cost for oil appears to mitigate any increases at the pump, which is good news for drivers."
The national average of $3.56 as of Thursday was three cents more than that of a month ago, but $1.39 less than it was last year, according to AAA.
Arizona sees largest average price decrease
Turning toward the Grand Canyon state, the average gas price dropped by 13 cents for a total of $4.35 per gallon.
However, it remained one of the most expensive markets in the country as of Thursday, still in fourth place behind California at $4.87, and Hawaii and Washington, both at $4.74.
Gas prices last week:Arizona sees 10-cent drop in average gas price, largest decrease in nation
County to county gas averages
Moving on to how each Copper State county faired, you'll find no change to the top and bottom spots of the list.
Maricopa County remained the most expensive place in Arizona to fill up, charging around $4.64 on average for a gallon of gas, a 17-cent drop since last week.
Graham County is still the best place on Arizona wallets as for the last few weeks, it has been at a standstill at $3.38.
The biggest winners were those in Greenlee County, which received a 23-cent fall in prices since the week prior.
The only county that saw an increase in prices since last week was Santa Cruz, which rose by three cents.
Here's where everyone else fits in:
- Maricopa: $4.64 (-0.17)
- Pinal: $4.24 (-0.12)
- Santa Cruz: $4.20 (+0.03)
- Coconino: $4.17 (-0.05)
- Pima: $4.15 (-0.18)
- Yavapai: $4.11 (-0.06)
- Mohave: $4.01 (-0.07)
- La Paz: $4.00 (-0.08)
- Navajo: $3.98 (-0.03)
- Yuma: $3.90 (-0.04)
- Gila: $3.89 (-0.02)
- Apache: $3.88 (-0.08)
- Cochise: $3.69 (-0.02)
- Greenlee: $3.44 (-0.23)
- Graham: $3.38 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/06/08/arizona-13-cent-average-gas-price-drop/70303921007/ | 2023-06-08T23:36:54 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/06/08/arizona-13-cent-average-gas-price-drop/70303921007/ |
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A new park on the eastern edge of Bismarck honoring North Dakota soldiers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan will open and be dedicated on Saturday.
The park features a picnic shelter, playground, open play area and a Heroes Plaza with a battlefield cross statue memorial honoring fallen soldiers from Bismarck and a fallen soldier hero display honoring fallen National Guard soldiers from around the state.
Heroes Park at 5609 Smette Bend is in the Clear Sky Addition neighborhood east of the heart of Bismarck. All streets in the single-family residential neighborhood are named after fallen Guard soldiers who served in the global war on terrorism.
Clear Sky Addition land developer Matt Geiger built the dark-granite-like hero display that shows the face, rank, name, hometown, company, occupation, date of death, location of death, and age of fallen North Dakota Guard soldiers. Geiger served six years in the Guard and donated the land for the park to the Bismarck Park District.
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Across from the display sits the battlefield cross statue memorial built by the North Dakota Heroes Foundation. A battlefield cross is a traditional memorial featuring a helmet, rifle and boots symbolizing the shape of a cross. Solid-bronze plaques with each Bismarck soldier's face, name, birth and death date, company, operation, and the line "Freedom isn't free" will be placed on the memorial. Geiger asked the foundation to build it.
The foundation was founded by Duane Sand, who served 34 years in the Navy and rose to the rank of captain. The nonprofit since 2011 has been building battlefield cross memorials in the hometowns of soldiers from North Dakota who died in Iraq or Afghanistan. Sand intends on placing a memorial in the hometown of each fallen soldier; he has less than half a dozen left to do.
Sand said that the mothers of the fallen soldiers “love it and they deserve it.”
The memorial in Bismarck joins those that have been placed in Wahpeton, Jamestown, Carrington, New Town, Dickinson and Williston. Sand covers most of the costs to build the monuments. The North Dakota Patriot Guard, a military support group known for their motorcycle escorts, has paid for the plaques with the soldiers' names and faces since 2015.
The North Dakota Heroes Foundation memorial will bear the following names, all from Bismarck: Sgt. Travis Van Zoest, Cpl. Curtis Mehrer, Spc. Tyler Orgaard, Sgt. Thomas Sweet II, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Hendrickson and Spc. Anthony Monroe.
The fallen soldiers hero display will bear the following names of Guard soldiers:
- Spc. Jon Fettig, Dickinson;
- Sgt. Keith Smette, Makoti;
- Spc. Cody Wentz, Williston;
- Cpl. Nathan Goodiron, Mandaree;
- Spc. Philip Brown, Jamestown;
- Spc. Michael Hermanson, Fargo;
- Cpl. Christopher Kleinwachter, Wahpeton;
- Spc. James Holmes, East Grand Forks;
- Sgt. Travis Van Zoest, Bismarck;
- Sgt. 1st Class Darren Linde, Devils Lake;
- Staff Sgt. Kenneth Hendrickson, Bismarck;
- Staff Sgt. Lance Koenig, Fargo;
- Cpl. Curtis Mehrer, Bismarck;
- Spc. Tyler Orgaard, Bismarck.
The dedication will begin at 10:30 a.m. Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, adjutant general of the state Guard, will speak. The North Dakota Patriot Guard and other groups will attend. The public is invited. A free lunch will be served following the event, at the Bismarck Amvets Club at 2402 Railroad Ave. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/new-bismarck-park-to-honor-fallen-north-dakota-soldiers-dedication-set-saturday/article_f4c845c8-0639-11ee-816e-d75f7292e04c.html | 2023-06-08T23:50:48 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/new-bismarck-park-to-honor-fallen-north-dakota-soldiers-dedication-set-saturday/article_f4c845c8-0639-11ee-816e-d75f7292e04c.html |
A beacon of joy among Denton residents will close its doors on June 18.
For the past eight years, co-founders Anne Pearson and Judy Smith, have kept the fun of the Chairy Orchard alive.
The park is home to hundreds of eclectic chairs -- tiny chairs, huge chairs, and everything in between -- but most of all, this park is home to memories.
One might ask, why chairs? For Pearson, the answer is simple: "Everyone can identify with chairs." Chairs have arms, legs, a seat, and a back, everything that resembles a person, Pearson said. They hold memories themselves.
"People walk up to us with tears in their eyes and say we had our baby pictures here, our engagement pictures here, people got married here," Pearson said.
‘Chairy Park' in Denton Brings Whimsical Charm to Neighborhood
"The Chairy Orchard was started by two neighbors who are now in their 80s," they wrote in a Facebook post. "They always said they would close it when it was no longer fun to maintain."
Due to a growing number of incidents of vandalism and theft, the "Chairy Fairies" say that time has now come.
Smith and Pearson said that a month ago they didn't have a single thought of closing the park, but after area schools went on summer break, they saw a huge uptick in vandalism. It became too much work to keep up with.
"[We're] sad because it's affected so many people. [We're] not sad that it's over because it's work and we're getting old," Pearson and Smith said.
Denton Parks and Recreation is looking to rehouse some of the bigger chairs and other exhibits at various parks and locations within the city, the park announced on Facebook.
Denton residents can visit the park until June 18 and guests are invited to take their favorite chair home, though organizers ask that other exhibits are left untouched.
The chairs that remain will be removed -- organizers are collecting donations via Venmo (@thechairyorchard) to help cover the costs of removing the chairs. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/chairy-orchard-to-close-after-8-years-following-continued-vandalism/3273452/ | 2023-06-08T23:51:51 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/chairy-orchard-to-close-after-8-years-following-continued-vandalism/3273452/ |
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Keller ISD superintendent Rick Westfall says he plans to retire at the end of 2023.
In an email he sent out to the Keller ISD, he announced his decision to retire and thanked the school board and district for their past accomplishments.
"Deciding to retire at this time was definitely a difficult decision," Westfall said in an email. "But one that I ultimately felt was best after much prayer and consultation with my family."
Westfall was respected by many parents and educators in the district, many of them in attendance at the Monday board meeting.
"You have made us all feel heard, you have made us feel valued, and you have made us feel appreciated," Laney Hawes, a parent within the district said. "We are devastated you are leaving but we understand because the direction the board is taking this district is simply against everything you stand for."
The Keller ISD Families for Public Education also shared their devastation over Westfall's announcement in a post on Facebook, claiming that Westfall was "forced out of his position."
"Today is a devastating day for the Keller ISD community," they said. "Educators will suffer. Students will suffer. Our community will suffer."
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Westfall has not addressed the claims of coercion to leave his position. According to his statement, his decision was voluntary. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/keller-isd-superintendent-to-retire-at-years-end/3273571/ | 2023-06-08T23:52:31 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/keller-isd-superintendent-to-retire-at-years-end/3273571/ |
G.K. Maenius, the longtime chief administrative officer of Tarrant County, is stepping down this fall.
Maenius has been the county's first and only chief administrator since he joined the county more than 35 years ago. The county announced Thursday morning that Maenius intends to retire on Sept. 30 and then split time between his home in Tarrant County and his ranch in his hometown of Fredericksburg.
As the county's chief administrator, Maenius was charged with helping the Tarrant County Commissioners Court oversee county business. Since 1988, those responsibilities have grown to include managing an annual budget of more than $900 million and overseeing 4,600 county employees.
Over the last three-and-a-half decades Maenius has worked with county judges Roy English, Tom Vandergriff, Glen Whitley, and the recently-elected Tim O’Hare who described him as "a Tarrant County institution.”
“He is a man of the utmost integrity and is simply irreplaceable. He has faithfully served Tarrant County for over 35 years, leaving a lasting legacy of service to this amazing place we call home. We celebrate G.K. and his accomplishments. His retirement is well-earned," O’Hare said.
In a statement Thursday, the county credited Maenius as often being the impetus for collaboration with Tarrant County cities and businesses, from helping pave the way for Panther Island to playing an instrumental role in the partnership with the City of Fort Worth and Texas A&M in the development of the new downtown Fort Worth campus.
"He has shaped the County’s role in some of the biggest projects in Tarrant County, including AT&T Stadium, the Alliance corridor, and the expansion of the American Airlines headquarters," the county said.
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County officials said Maenius pushed to make county services and facilities available to residents away from downtown, bringing county business "closer to home or online."
Announcing his upcoming retirement, the county said over the decades Maenius "has run an efficient, fiscally responsible operation. Tarrant County has consistently had one of the lowest property tax rates in the state. Compared to the largest counties in Texas, Tarrant County ranked among the lowest number of employees per capita."
“Everyone in Tarrant County owes G.K. a debt of gratitude for helping shape Tarrant County,” O’Hare said. “His leadership and experience will be missed. On behalf of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court, past and present, thank you G.K. for a job well done.”
Tarrant County said Maenius is the longest-serving county administrator in Texas and is the only county administrator in Tarrant County history. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/longtime-tarrant-county-administrator-gk-maenius-announces-fall-retirement/3273363/ | 2023-06-08T23:52:37 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/longtime-tarrant-county-administrator-gk-maenius-announces-fall-retirement/3273363/ |
A Massachusetts teenager was arrested Thursday on suspicion of running a gift card-reselling scheme to raise money for the terrorist group ISIS, federal prosecutors announced.
Mateo Ventura, an 18-year-old from Wakefield, raised $705 between January and May by giving gift cards to someone he believed supported ISIS, thinking the cards would be resold on the dark web and the profits sent to the group, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Massachusetts said.
Ventura is facing a charge of concealing the source of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization, prosecutors said. He's due in federal court in Worcester Thursday afternoon.
Ventura, who lives with his father, was arrested without incident by the FBI, with help from state and local police, the bureau said. His father was with him in court Thursday and said there's no way his son was trying to fund a terrorist group.
"I know for a fact he's not a terrorist," Paul Ventura said.
He added that he had a troubled childhood and has learning disabilities and health issues.
"If he did something wrong...he would've said Dad I did something wrong," Paul Ventura added.
He is accused of having sent more money in the gift card scheme to ISIS when he was a minor; the 42 total donations, none more than $100, totaled $1,670, according to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court.
Ventura used an encrypted messaging app to talk with a person he thought was part of ISIS but was really an undercover FBI agent, according to the affidavit. Their conversations, transcribed in part in the document, began in 2021 and involved Ventura pledging support to the leader of ISIS.
In September, Ventura allegedly broke off plans they'd discussed for him to join ISIS, but in January, he got back in touch, writing he was "strong and healthy" and "Fit to join mujhadeen." The FBI complaint said he sent a $25 Google Play gift card in January, saying he wanted the proceeds of reselling it to go "for war on kuffar," which means disbelievers.
Ventura kept speaking to the undercover agent, applying for credit cards to buy plane tickets to the Middle East, according to the complaint.
In April, on the day he booked a flight from Boston to Cairo, the teenager didn't take the flight, instead reaching out to the FBI requesting $10 million in exchange for information on an impending ISIS attack, the complaint said. Ten days later, the FBI called Ventura to say he the information he'd provided wasn't specific enough to be acted on; that night, he reached back out to the undercover agent, saying his flight was canceled and he panicked.
ISIS once ruled over a vast swath of Syria and Iraq through a brutal campaign and remains a threat to peace around the world, the U.S. government says. The group had access to up to $25 million in cash remaining from its short-lived caliphate as of November, according to the Treasury Department.
On Thursday, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken declared two ISIS officials as terrorists, placing sanctions on them. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mass-teen-arrested-over-isis-supporting-gift-card-scheme-feds-say/3273690/ | 2023-06-08T23:52:44 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mass-teen-arrested-over-isis-supporting-gift-card-scheme-feds-say/3273690/ |
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A 62-year-old man who is behind bars, accused of attempting to kidnap a young girl in Crowley, has a history of mental health issues, police say.
Police say Steven Bayse, 62, is in jail for kidnapping and other charges after the parents of the girl fought back.
NBC 5 has obtained police reports from Crowley Police on calls concerning Bayse which detail a long history of mental illness and run-ins with his neighbors.
Those police reports are shedding light on his mindset at the time of the kidnapping and the years of incidents that led up to that moment.
The most recent reports go back to February, when his neighbors accused him of tampering with their gas line and stealing mail. According to the report, they told police he was belligerent and may have mental health issues. In April, he was arrested during a traffic stop for an active warrant tied to that incident but was later released.
Several Crowley police reports go back as far as 2012, with police being called to check on him, including a time he threatened to hurt himself and made concerning statements to relatives.
Another report from 2015 alleges that Bayse was seeing people that weren’t there and was considered a danger to himself and to others.
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In several reports, his family told police he was not taking his medication for extended periods of time, despite efforts to get him to do so.
His relatives spoke anonymously to NBC 5, saying they had exhausted different measures to get him help, including into mental health treatment facilities, including court orders from a judge to take his medicine and several calls to Crowley police.
“He's paranoid schizophrenic and bipolar. When he's on his medication, he's a perfectly normal member of society functioning well. At times, he goes off his medication for reasons we are unaware of. And the longer he's off his medication, the worse he gets."
Years of incidents came to a head on Monday, when the parents of the little girl said Bayse spoke about his own daughter just before the attempted kidnapping.
"He said, ‘She's cute. That could be like my Shelby.’ That's when I thought to myself, OK – he's probably talking about a relative, daughter, or granddaughter of his,” said the little girl’s father, Carlos Ortiz.
Relatives say his real daughter is a grown adult.
"When he's off his medication, he's been living in the past. He's told me that he thinks his daughter was a baby. In reality, that's what he thought,” they said. “And he thought that she needed to be with him, that she was somewhere being hurt.”
Crowley police offered their mental health policy, which was updated in August of 2022:
"It is the policy of this Department to protect an emotionally or mentally unstable person from harming themselves, others, or property. Police work brings officers into contact with persons who are emotionally or mentally unstable. This instability may be due to any number of factors, including alcohol/drug dependency, emotional trauma, or some form of mental illness. Our primary concern in these cases is the safety and welfare of that person, the community, and the officer. When an officer has probable cause to believe that an emotionally or mentally unstable person presents an immediate threat of harm to themselves or another person, that person shall be taken into protective custody and transported to a facility where trained professionals can evaluate the emotional and mental status of that person."
A police report from 2012 shows that protocol was followed for Bayse when his family called police for another incident, but because there were no more beds available at a mental health facility, he was released from John Peter Smith Hospital.
However, his family said in the years since, they have struggled in getting more help from law enforcement on addressing their concerns.
"We want him to get help while he's in jail, we want him to pay the price for what he's done. We know he's done bad. We don’t know if he knows he’s done bad, but we hope that he gets mental help through the police department,” said his relative.
It's important to note, Bayse has not been convicted following any of those incidents.
He was held in the Tarrant County jail Thursday on charges of kidnapping, assault and evading arrest. Jail records showed he was not being represented by an attorney as of Thursday afternoon. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/police-reports-shed-light-on-mindset-of-crowley-man-accused-in-attempted-kidnapping/3273682/ | 2023-06-08T23:53:02 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/police-reports-shed-light-on-mindset-of-crowley-man-accused-in-attempted-kidnapping/3273682/ |
Eleven years ago, someone stole Michael Bramer's senior class ring from his high school locker, on Monday he got it back.
Two years ago Kinga McCoy saw the ring at a garage sale in Dallas, and she bought it with the intention of finding the original owner.
After posting on several websites, someone pointed out the posts to Bramer's mother who connected with McCoy and arranged a meeting so the ring could be returned to its rightful owner.
Kari Hatfield posted her appreciation along with the video on Facebook: "Kinga is such a kind soul to put all that energy into finding Michael! Thank you again Kinga for making a young man so happy and reminding us that there is truly a lot of good in this world!"
Hatfield questions how the ring got from a locker in Prosper to a garage sale in Dallas, but says the ring's journey has made McCoy a friend for life.
Sign up for our Breaking Newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/prosper-mans-reaction-to-a-reunion-with-his-stolen-senior-ring-is-priceless/3273541/ | 2023-06-08T23:53:08 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/prosper-mans-reaction-to-a-reunion-with-his-stolen-senior-ring-is-priceless/3273541/ |
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Nearly two dozen teenagers from a summer camp were injured when an elevated walkway collapsed Thursday in a beachside city in Texas, with five flown to the hospital by helicopter.
None of the injuries were expected to be life-threatening, Brazoria County officials said. The cause of the walkway collapse in Surfside Beach, a small city on the Gulf of Mexico, about 60 miles south of downtown Houston, was under investigation.
Surfside Beach Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Justin Mills said his department responded to an emergency call at 12:34 p.m. and set up landing areas for the medical helicopters.
Sharon Trower, public information officer for Brazoria County, said all of the victims were between 14 and 18 years old and from the Bayou City Fellowship summer camp. The five taken by helicopter were flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. Six were taken to local hospitals by ambulance, and about 10 more were taken to hospitals by private vehicles, Trower said.
Memorial Hermann officials and Bayou City Fellowship camp officials did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Aerial video from TV station KPRC showed the walkway appears to be made from wood and leads to a building. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/dozens-of-teens-hurt-after-elevated-walkway-collapses-at-texas-beach-summer-camp/3273669/ | 2023-06-08T23:53:33 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/dozens-of-teens-hurt-after-elevated-walkway-collapses-at-texas-beach-summer-camp/3273669/ |
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Texas will spend about $1 million to deploy a long string of buoys in the Rio Grande River to deter migrants from crossing the border near Eagle Pass.
Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced the plan Thursday after signing border security legislation passed during the 88th regular legislative session, adding that state lawmakers provided $5.1 billion to pay for the state's ongoing effort to secure the border.
The governor said the state will continue to employ whatever strategies are effective to prevent migrants from crossing the border and said Thursday that could now include "mile after mile after mile" of an inflatable barrier.
"We're securing the border at the border," Abbott said. "What these buoys will allow us to do is prevent people from even getting to the border."
Texas DPS Director Col. Steve McCraw said the first 1,000 feet of buoys will be strung together in the Rio Grande in Maverick County, near Eagle Pass, on July 7, in an area often used by smugglers.
McCraw said the buoys sit about 4 feet above the water and can be anchored to the riverbed below with webbing to prevent someone from swimming underneath. McCraw said testing done by DPS special operators confirmed it was very difficult to go over or through the buoys and that overcoming the barrier takes great effort, specialized skills and equipment.
"We don't want anyone to get hurt. In fact, we want to prevent people from getting hurt. We want to prevent people from drowning and this is a proactive way," said McCraw. "We don't want people to come across and continue to put themselves at risk when they go between the ports of entry."
Abbott said the barrier will be deployed strategically, as needed, but did not reveal any other locations where they plan to install the floating barrier.
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"One of the goals is to slow down and deter as many of them [migrants] as possible. Some may eventually get to the border where they are going to face that multi-layer razor wire and the full force of Natural Guard and DPS officers which they will not be allowed to pass," Abbott said. "They both know they have one instruction, do not allow anybody to enter into the state of Texas, period." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-to-install-a-string-of-buoys-to-deter-migrants-from-crossing-the-rio-grande/3273761/ | 2023-06-08T23:53:51 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-to-install-a-string-of-buoys-to-deter-migrants-from-crossing-the-rio-grande/3273761/ |
Lobo is a tiny windswept ghost town in West Texas, some 60 miles northwest of art mecca Marfa.
According to a report by our media partners at The Dallas Morning News, little remains of the abandoned desert city: an old grocery store, a vacant motel and a boarded-up gas station. The town is now in the market for a new owner, drawing attention in Texas and beyond.
Alexander Bardorff, one of the owners, said a friend spotted a “town for sale” sign while driving past Lobo in the late 1990s. Lobo became a place for the group to “get away from the busy city life and relax in the country,” he said.
But the German owners have a particular vision for the new owner.
“We are not just trying to make a profit,” Bardorff told Texas Monthly. “We would like to find a group of people that want to do something interesting out there. Not necessarily what we did, but some idea.”
Click here to read the full report from our media partners at The Dallas Morning News. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/this-west-texas-ghost-town-is-on-sale-for-100k-but-theres-a-catch/3273292/ | 2023-06-08T23:53:57 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/this-west-texas-ghost-town-is-on-sale-for-100k-but-theres-a-catch/3273292/ |
BALTIMORE — Major changes are coming to the historic B&O Railroad Museum.
It's to mark the anniversary of the B&O Railroad, which turns 200-years-old in 2027.
The museum has big plans.
It plans to change the campus to face Southeast Baltimore and to restore the South Car Works Building, it's the oldest continuously operating railroad repair facility in the country.
"Once restored, this building will contain smart, educational classrooms. Our extensive archives will now be available for public viewing, an innovation hall focusing on the present and future of American Railroading, and perhaps most importantly, this building will have a community accessible safe open space, the CSX bicentennial garden," said Kris Hoellen, Exectuive Director of the museum.
A $5 million grant from CSX will support the program.
The campus is a national historic landmark. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/major-changes-coming-to-historic-b-o-railroad-museum | 2023-06-08T23:56:58 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/major-changes-coming-to-historic-b-o-railroad-museum |
ABINGDON, Md. — Volunteer firefighters are on scene for a crash involving a rescue on northbound I-95 in Abingdon.
One person has been pronounced dead by medics.
Two others were airlifted to were airlifted to a shock trauma center.
Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire & @jmvfc8 are on the scene of a crash with rescue, NB I-95 past exit 77 (MD-24) in #AbingdonMD. Three EMS units, @HarfordCoDES @AbingdonFire & @AFDco2MD, and 2 @MDSP helicopter have been requested. #MDTraffic pic.twitter.com/VTbTjVgm1T
— Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@HarforCoFireEMS) June 8, 2023
Both northbound and southbound lanes on I-95 are shutdown at this time.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Haystack Rock Awareness Program in Cannon Beach has received reports of beached octopuses in the past, but they’ve always turned out to be crabs, starfish or other sea creatures.
So, on Wednesday, when a visitor to the beach reported an octopus had washed ashore, program employees were a bit skeptical.
“We usually take that with a grain of salt,” said Jolene Magee, lead interpreter for the Haystack Rock Awareness Program, “so we weren’t expecting to see that by any means.”
When a staff member responded to the place the beached animal had been reported, between Haystack Rock and The Needles, they were surprised to see a giant Pacific octopus trying to get back to the water.
“It was struggling to get there though because of how much sand build-up there was. Every time a wave came, it was pushing it back a little further, so it wasn’t able to propel itself… the water just wasn’t deep enough,” Magee explained.
Octopuses can survive outside of water for 20 to 30 minutes, but the Haystack Rock Awareness Program didn’t know how long it had already been stranded by the time they found it. They quickly jumped into action to try and save it.
Magee was part of the effort to get the octopus back in the water. She said they grabbed a big plastic sign and intended to push it into the sand below the octopus and elevate it enough so it would roll into the water.
When this didn’t work, they instead used the sign and their boots to create a barrier preventing the octopus from moving any higher up the shore. They didn’t want to touch the animal, so Magee said this was the best way to encourage it to move in the right direction.
Eventually, it reached deeper water and Magee said it looked strong as it swam away.
“We don’t typically expect to see them. It can absolutely happen but that was definitely not what I woke up expecting to see on the beach that day. It’s not very common,” she said.
The Haystack Rock Awareness Program is a program funded by the city of Cannon Beach. The program offers a variety of services including private tours, field trips, online education, and volunteer opportunities. Its staff also responds to stranded or injured wildlife.
They work with partner organizations like Seaside Aquarium and the Wildlife Center of the North Coast in Astoria. Mainly, they respond to bird rescues, but if marine life needs immediate help in Cannon Beach, they’ll jump into action.
“We do have some training on how to handle those situations and if we can’t handle it, then we can reach out to other fish and wildlife authorities at the Seaside Aquarium,” said Mylasia Miklas, communications coordinator for the Haystack Rock Awareness Program.
She said if anyone comes across an injured or stranded animal in an area that doesn’t have a stewardship program like Haystack Rock Awareness Program, they should call Oregon State Police at 1-800-452-7888. They’ll contact the stranding network responder in the area.
The tide was very low on the coast Wednesday, which could explain how the octopus ended up on the beach. Thankfully for that cephalopod, observant beachgoers reported it right away and helped get it back into the water. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/we-werent-expecting-to-see-that-octopus-found-stranded-in-cannon-beach/ | 2023-06-08T23:58:56 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/we-werent-expecting-to-see-that-octopus-found-stranded-in-cannon-beach/ |
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — Newswatch 16's Claire Alfree spoke with Pennsylvania's Special Olympics staff about how the smoke is impacting one of the organization's biggest events of the year.
“Never in my career or the history of the Summer Games here in Penn State have we ever had to deal with smoke and air quality from wildfires in Canada," said Special Olympics Chief Mission Officer Nate Garland, who says canceling the Summer Games at Penn State because of air quality is a first.
The Summer Games feature the best of the best Special Olympic athletes from across Pennsylvania.
Nearly 1600 were asked to turn around because of the unsafe air quality, including nearly 30 athletes from Schuylkill County.
“I broke the news to my athletes, who arrived here right when the news broke, so I had to let the athletes know. There were some tears, but we told them we were proud of them for making it this far,” Chris Ebling, Schuylkill Special Olympics Director, said.
After evaluating the air quality with health experts, the Special Olympics State Office Staff canceled the championship to protect the health of spectators, volunteers, and athletes.
“Statistics suggest that a special mixed athlete will live 20 years less than you and I will because of those underlying health conditions. Nothing to do with their intellectual disabilities,” Garland mentioned.
Still, it was a disappointment for athletes and their families from Schuylkill County who've been training since the beginning of the year for this weekend's competition.
“It's not healthy, and some of our athletes come in here with some risks,” said Mark Mamrosh, Special Olympics Sports Leader.
“We do have athletes with asthma, so that's one of the biggest concerns,” Ebling added.
While the summer games are unable to be rescheduled, the leaders at Schuylkill County say their athletes are using this as motivation to train harder for next season.
“We offer five sports in Schuylkill County for the fall, and they'll train again, and they'll compete in DeSales, and if they win, they'll go to Villanova for fall,” Ebling said.
Staying optimistic for the Special Olympics Summer Games in 2024.
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Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/smoke-cancels-pas-special-olympics-summer-games-schuylkill-county-nate-garland-wnep/523-e3cdd948-d8f5-4609-a175-3435501029ea | 2023-06-09T00:03:12 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/smoke-cancels-pas-special-olympics-summer-games-schuylkill-county-nate-garland-wnep/523-e3cdd948-d8f5-4609-a175-3435501029ea |
The chart lists crimes through June 5 investigated by the Fort Wayne Police Department including burglary, robbery and thefts from vehicles. An attempted robbery or burglary is classified as an actual robbery or burglary, respectively. The listed addresses are those where crimes were reported and are not necessarily where the crimes occurred.
Sector 4B
6/4/23 3:21 a.m. Burglary 1300 Ewing St.
6/5/23 9:37 p.m. Robbery South Harrison Street and West Columbia Street
Sector 11
5/30/23 7:30 p.m. Theft from vehicle 1900 Wells St.
5/31/23 1 a.m. Theft from vehicle 1600 Cass St.
Sector 12
5/30/23 12 a.m. Theft from vehicle 1600 Oakland St.
5/30/23 1 a.m. Theft from vehicle 1400 Oakland St.
5/30/23 7 p.m. Theft from vehicle 1400 W. Fourth St.
5/30/23 7:30 p.m. Theft from vehicle 1600 W. Fourth St.
5/31/23 8 p.m. Theft from vehicle 2000 St. Marys Ave.
6/1/23 2 a.m. Theft from vehicle 1500 Melrose Ave.
6/3/23 11:01 p.m. Burglary 1100 Third St.
Sector 14
6/4/23 9:30 p.m. Theft from vehicle 5600 River Run Trail
Sector 15
5/31/23 Noon Burglary 600 Blueberry Lane
Sector 22
5/30/23 Midnight Burglary 4100 E. State Blvd.
Sector 32
6/1/23 4:50 a.m. Burglary 2200 Broadway
6/5/23 3:30 a.m. Burglary 2200 Broadway
Sector 34
5/30/23 9 p.m. Theft from vehicle 4000 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Sector 35
5/31/23 6 p.m. Theft from vehicle 3600 S. Harrison St.
6/1/23 Midnight Burglary 3800 S. Harrison St.
6/3/23 6 p.m. Theft from vehicle 400 Fairwick Lane
Sector 41
5/31/23 Midnight Theft from vehicle 2500 Maumee Ave.
Sector 42
5/30/23 11:16 p.m. Robbery 2400 Weisser Park Ave.
6/2/23 8 a.m. Burglary 1400 Greene St.
6/3/23 11:30 a.m. Theft from vehicle 1300 Greene St.
Sector 43
6/2/23 12:36 a.m. Theft from vehicle 1900 E. Pontiac St.
Sector 44
5/31/23 9:30 p.m. Burglary 3300 S. Lafayette St.
6/1/23 7:06 p.m. Burglary 3100 Reed St.
Sector 48
6/3/23 5:45 a.m. Robbery 7500 S Anthony Blvd.
6/5/23 2:08 a.m. Burglary 4800 Wayne Park Drive | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/crime-reports/article_18b90876-0650-11ee-b2bb-eb4caa6cec84.html | 2023-06-09T00:03:14 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/crime-reports/article_18b90876-0650-11ee-b2bb-eb4caa6cec84.html |
Fort Wayne/Allen County
City sets speed zone on rivers
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation can now enforce limits on how fast watercrafts travel on the river within a newly designated Idle Speed Zone that affects the city’s three rivers.
The city department said it will soon place buoys to mark the speed zone now that it has received approval from the Department of Natural Resources. Boats and other watercraft are prohibited from traveling faster than 5 miles per hour within the zone.
The Idle Speed Zone starts at the Main Street bridge over the St. Marys River on the west side of Fort Wayne and continues to the Columbia Avenue Bridge on the Maumee River and the Tennessee Avenue Bridge on the St. Joseph River.
Director Steve McDaniel said the speed zone is a good step toward regulating river traffic downtown.
Area
Community rally to support reading
Operation Read USA is holding a car rally from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Warsaw.
The event, off U.S. 30 at 3600 Commerce Drive, Staples Plaza, will benefit children and adults in northern Indiana. Operation Read offers literacy support programs, such as tutoring, for free.
Car registration is $25 in advance or $30 the day of show with 14 judging categories. Registration is online at https://www.operationreadusa.org/events/online-registration.
Saturday’s rally, also free to the public, includes a Book Bank, where new materials for children up to age 5 can be donated. Various entertainment and prizes will be offered. For more information, call 574-529-5783 or email deeanna@operationreadusa.org.
Facility expands vocation program
Pierceton Woods Academy is expanding its vocation program to equip more children with skills and work experience for future employment.
The Kosciusko County academy plans to cut the ribbon on the new program at 11:30 a.m. June 22 with the event starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. on its campus at 27 Pequignot Drive, Pierceton.
The program is designed to teach qualities including a strong work ethic, teamwork and overcoming obstacles.
Pierceton Woods is a qualified residential treatment program offering placement for young men with substance abuse issues or sexually maladaptive behaviors, according to its website. The program offers a holistic approach toward healing through therapy, education, vocational training and aftercare.
– Journal Gazette | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-sets-speed-zone-on-rivers/article_032baab8-0574-11ee-b718-f7a1cbb432b2.html | 2023-06-09T00:03:20 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-sets-speed-zone-on-rivers/article_032baab8-0574-11ee-b718-f7a1cbb432b2.html |
Science Central on Thursday unveiled a hands-on exhibit that will give patrons another way to explore the universe.
Build a Human Habitat on Mars expands the footprint of the center’s existing permanent exhibition Sun, Earth, Universe, which is located on the facility’s top floor.
The hands-on exhibit is designed to inspire and engage children about the human exploration of Mars, a news release said.
Featuring a construction platform and building bricks, visitors will design an imaginary habitat for successfully living and working on Mars.
The exhibit includes a set of challenge cards that detail some of the difficulties people might face when establishing an outpost on Mars. The cards are intended to help guide visitors’ design decisions.
Martin Fisher, executive director, said Build a Human Habitat on Mars expands the science museum’s space-related offerings to address a topic of current discussion.
“The Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition is already a popular space in Science Central,” Fisher said in a statement. “It does a great job educating visitors about the cosmos, and now Build a Human Habitat on Mars expands the scope of that education to include planetary settlement, which is such an important topic for future explorers to be considering.”
Build a Human Habitat on Mars was manufactured by the Science Museum of Minnesota in collaboration with the National Informal STEM Education Network, a news release said. It was funded by a grant from NASA.
For more information, go online to https://www.sciencecentral.org/ | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/science-central-unveils-mars-exploration-exhibit/article_f6aa73d6-0641-11ee-9d9d-3bb20658b80c.html | 2023-06-09T00:03:27 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/science-central-unveils-mars-exploration-exhibit/article_f6aa73d6-0641-11ee-9d9d-3bb20658b80c.html |
Southwest Allen County Schools bus drivers would have their wages calculated differently under a new pay structure administrators are pitching.
The proposed hourly rate wage schedule is simpler than the existing route-based system, which includes mileage and longevity in pay calculations, administrators told the board Tuesday.
SACS would offer a starting hourly rate of $21. Officials described it as competitive because it is equal to or greater than the starting hourly rate offered by surrounding districts.
“Everyone will understand this,” said Mark Snyder, business director. “It was anything but that previously.”
LuAnn Erickson, human resources director, agreed. She said it’s been difficult to say how much SACS pays its bus drivers because wages have depended on multiple factors.
The proposed switch generally shouldn’t decrease drivers’ pay, said Mike Martin, transportation director. He noted there are a few exceptions, but those drivers are expected to work fewer hours, so it’s a fair trade off.
“We have really tried to be fair to folks and attractive as a district by comparing to what other districts are doing as well,” Snyder said. “We feel that this does that.”
The item was presented for discussion Tuesday. The board next meets at 7 p.m. June 20 in the transportation conference room, 4810 Homestead Road.
Assuming the changes receive board approval, SACS plans to promote the competitive hourly rate. A focus this summer is hiring more drivers, Erickson said.
A widespread bus driver shortage has posed challenges for schools nationwide. Route cancellations were common this year at SACS, which will launch a new transportation system in August.
School start times will be adjusted to accommodate the new busing structure, which will serve schools in three groups instead of two. Homestead High School and Woodside Middle School will make up the first tier; Summit Middle School and Covington and Whispering Meadows elementary schools will make up the second tier; and the remaining elementary schools will make up the third tier.
This system replaces SACS’ longstanding practice of operating with two sets of similar school schedules – one for the secondary buildings and another for the elementaries.
Officials have said the change is expected to improve driver availability and increase bus route efficiency and reliability, among other benefits. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/southwest-allen-county-schools-considers-new-pay-structure-for-bus-drivers/article_5d5846c8-0622-11ee-b759-f7a5e98e1df8.html | 2023-06-09T00:03:33 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/southwest-allen-county-schools-considers-new-pay-structure-for-bus-drivers/article_5d5846c8-0622-11ee-b759-f7a5e98e1df8.html |
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WISE, Va. (WJHL) – The Virginia-Kentucky District Fair is next week. The reigning winner of the fair’s arts and baked goods contest will be back this year to compete again and hosting a cookbook signing.
Linda Skeens earned her fame at last year’s fair by racking up multiple awards and sweeping the baked goods category. In the cookies, savory bread and candy contests she took home ribbons for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each.
Baked goods aren’t the only thing she’s good at making. Skeens also swept the embroidered pieces category last year too.
When the fair posted last years winners Skeens went viral, making local and national television appearances and authoring her own cookbook – Blue Ribbon Kitchen (which is now available).
The Castlewood, Virginia native will be going back to her stomping grounds to meet fans. She told News Channel 11 that she is competing again this year in several food and arts and crafts categories.
You can meet Skeens Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16, at 5 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Building.
The Virginia-Kentucky fair is June 14-18 in Wise, Virginia.
Ahead of the fair- Skeens stopped by First at Four to show us some summer time treats and reflect on how her life has changed since last year’s fair.
Orange Fruit Salad
Makes 8-10 cups
- 1 1/2 cups cold whole milk
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
- 2 large red apples, chopped
- 2 (11-ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 (20-ounce) ca pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 (15.25 -ounce) can tropical fruit, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
- Garnish: sweetened flaked coconut
Directions: In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding for two minutes. Stir in sour cream and orange juice until combined; gently stir in apples, oranges, pineapple, tropical fruit and fruit cocktail. Cover, and chill in refrigerator for at least one hour. Sprinkle with coconut.
Cornflake clusters
Makes about 42
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 cups cornflakes
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
Directions: Put syrup and sugar in a pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and let boil for one minute. Remove from heat. Add cornflakes and peanut butter. Mix until all the ingredients are fully incorporated. Drop clusters by a heaping tablespoonful onto wax paper. Allow to set on the countertop for several hours before serving. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/viral-va-ky-fair-winner-linda-skeens-to-host-meet-and-greet-at-this-years-fair/ | 2023-06-09T00:04:10 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/viral-va-ky-fair-winner-linda-skeens-to-host-meet-and-greet-at-this-years-fair/ |
DES MOINES — With somewhat unusual timing, Iowa Senate Democrats elected a new leader Wednesday night.
Republicans and Democrats in the Iowa Legislature typically elect their respective leaders shortly after elections every two years.
But on Wednesday night, Senate Democrats met and unanimously elected Dubuque Sen. Pam Jochum as their new leader, in the process ousting previous leader Sen. Zach Wahls, of Coralville.
Senate Democrats on Wednesday night and Thursday morning did not address the reason for the change.
Jochum and Wahls did not immediately return messages seeking comment Thursday morning.
The Iowa Capital Dispatch, Iowa Field Report, and Iowa Starting Line reported Wednesday that many Senate Democrats were upset that Wahls, as caucus leader, recently fired two longtime staffers, Eric Bakker and Debbie Kattenhorn.
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A person with knowledge of Senate Democrats’ deliberations, who requested not to be identified, said the change in leadership stemmed from a dispute over Wahls’ dismissal of Bakker and Kattenhorn. Their last day in the office was Friday, June 2.
Sen. Molly Donahue, a Cedar Rapids Democrat, however, said the vote “was most definitely not about one single issue.” Donahue would not elaborate.
“This was an internal caucus decision. There were a lot of different reasons for all of it, and it is a great decision for our caucus,” she said of the unanimous decision to elect Jochum, which included Wahls.
“This was just something that needed to happen at this time, and it will be good for us in the long run,” Donahue said. “Everybody is still committed to making sure that we gain more seats and that we raise that money. And everyone will be putting in the work that needs to be put in to do so, including Sen. Wahls. He’s just going to be in a different position.”
Bakker, who served as a senior legislative aide to the Iowa Senate Democratic Leader since the early 2000s, did not return a message seeking comment Thursday morning. Kattenhorn had worked in the Iowa Senate Democratic Leaders since the mid-2000s, according to a state employee salary book.
Jason Noble, communications director for Iowa Senate Democrats, declined to provide a copy of Wahls’ email to the caucus last week announcing the terminations and that he was restructuring the leader’s office. He said it is an internal message to senators and staff concerning personnel matters that cannot be released.
Wahls, 31, was first elected to the Iowa Senate in 2018, and in 2020 was elected leader of the minority-party Senate Democrats, who are outnumbered in the chamber by Republican super majority, 34-16.
Wahls first gained prominence in 2011 when he spoke on the Iowa House floor about his two mothers as legislators debated a proposal to ban same-sex marriage in the state.
Jochum, 68, has served in the Iowa Senate since 2009, and prior to that had served in the Iowa House since 1993.
In 2012, Jochum was chosen by fellow senators to serve as president of the Iowa Senate, becoming the second woman in Iowa to hold the position when Democrats last controlled the chamber until 2017. Most recently, she has served as one of four assistant minority leaders.
“I am honored to receive the unanimous support of my fellow Democratic Senators during this critical moment for our caucus and the state of Iowa,” Jochum said in the statement, in which she thanked Wahls for his “vision and leadership.” “Senate Democrats look forward to offering a better way forward for the people of Iowa — in 2024 and beyond. We’re going to defend our incumbent senators, grow our caucus, and win a majority that delivers for middle-class Iowans.”
Jochum played a leading role in expanding affordable health insurance coverage to working Iowans and has been a staunch advocate for Iowans with disabilities to protect their health services following the privatization of Iowa’s Medicaid system. Jochum often discussed her late daughter's severe intellectual disability to highlight frustrations with Iowa’s Medicaid program.
“Pam Jochum is a highly-qualified, highly-dedicated Democrat that will lead our Senate caucus well,” Sen. Claire Celsi, a Democrat from West Des Moines, said.
With Jochum’s election, Iowa Democrats would boast all-female leadership in the Iowa Legislature, assuming House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst, D-Windsor Heights, is reelected to the position.
Women also currently serve in the No. 2 leadership positions of the Democratic caucuses in the House and Senate, and the Iowa Democratic Party is led by chair Rita Hart, a former state senator from Clinton County.
That is believed to be a first for a major political party in Iowa.
“We all are committed to making gains, it doesn’t matter male or female,” Donahue said. “It may be a pivotal moment to have all-women in the lead, but it’s just the way it happened at this point. Pam was the one that stepped up. … I think it’s great to have all-women leadership.”
Donahue cited Jochum’s long tenure in the Iowa Legislature working in leadership roles in both the minority and majority.
“She’s been an integral part of the success of Democrats, and she is extremely passionate about getting us back to that point,” she said.
The next session of the Iowa General Assembly convenes Jan. 8, 2024. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/government-politics/iowa-senate-democrats-elect-new-leader-ousting-wahls/article_0a1a3704-0632-11ee-9904-57503086b007.html | 2023-06-09T00:07:31 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/government-politics/iowa-senate-democrats-elect-new-leader-ousting-wahls/article_0a1a3704-0632-11ee-9904-57503086b007.html |
SAN ANGELO, Texas — As the Visual Arts Capital of Texas, San Angelo is often adding new paintings and pieces to restaurants and other professional establishments.
From now through July 1, the San Angelo Visitor Center is searching for a new muralist to create a piece for the inside of the building. The idea first came about at the beginning of 2023 as a way to revitalize the center for all who enter.
"We just want for people to be able to experience a little bit of the arts when they come into the Visitor Center because sometimes they don't get to go out in the community," San Angelo Chamber of Commerce strategic partnerships and events director, Suzanna Valenzuela, said. "You know, when they're [tourists] here, they might just be driving through and so we want for them to really get that experience of seeing what a wonderful art community we have."
The application process began May 1 and was recently extended to give artists ample time to create a design. Certain criteria includes being an adult and Concho Valley resident with at least four-five photos of previous work.
The mural itself is set to be painted on the Visitor Center's back wall with the hopes of sharing San Angelo's story.
"So we really wanna get the artist perspective on where San Angelo is past and present so we're looking at wanting to see things like Lady in Blue to Fort Concho, you know, the Buffalo Soldiers, also maybe Goodfellow Air Force Base, so really telling our story in an artful way," Valenzuela said.
Once the applications have all been submitted, various community partners will come together as judges to determine which piece will be chosen. From there, the painting process will begin with the hopes of being completed before the end of the year.
"In San Angelo, we have such a great story," Valenzuela said. "We are fortunate to have nature and history and art and culture so there's just so many different ways you could visualize that."
Go to visitor-center-mural-call-for-artists to submit an application and learn more about the process. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/san-angelo-visitor-center-searching-for-muralist/504-56e1c867-3f18-4bd1-9757-e4d5493f5646 | 2023-06-09T00:09:08 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/san-angelo-visitor-center-searching-for-muralist/504-56e1c867-3f18-4bd1-9757-e4d5493f5646 |
FRISCO, Texas — Sitting over the field at Toyota Stadium is always a breath of fresh air for Gina Miller. She's the vice president of broadcasting, communications and media for FC Dallas. As Miller looks out over the concourse, she has a greater appreciation because of her last few days of travel in New York.
Miller arrived in New York late Monday night with her daughter. On Tuesday, she noticed a slight haze. Then on Wednesday, she watched the skies change colors in a matter of hours.
"The sky was brownish, beige, orange. It was unlike anything I'd ever seen. It was out of a movie. It was a sepia tone skyline," said Miller.
She took this photo at 11:53 a.m. on Wednesday.
In the same area, Miller took this photo at 2:21 pm on Wednesday.
"I almost felt like there was a grit in the air a little bit," Miller said. "In fact, I went back to the hotel and blew my nose. I felt like there was something very small and minute, something brown coming out of my nose."
Andrew Hunt, associate professor of earth and environmental science at the University of Texas Arlington, said it's possible what she felt in her nose was from the smoke.
"You might feel it's sort of gritty in your nose," said Hunt.
He said particles can get trapped and be uncomfortable.
"Over a few days, healthy adults, healthy children should be fine," Hunt said.
His biggest concern is for those with respiratory or heart problems.
He is hopeful that the situation is improving after looking at weather maps, but Hunt cautions anyone who is traveling to the Northeast.
"Look out for the warnings that are present there," Hunt said. "Take yourself a mask to wear because Philadelphia is looking terrible right now, as we've seen, New York has been very bad. So if you're traveling to the northeast, take care."
It's not the New York that Miller hoped to see. She's grateful to be home.
"To see these beautiful blue clouds, blue sky and the grass, it's really something we take for granted," Miller said. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/sepia-tone-skyline-north-texas-woman-visits-new-york/287-06f4bc4d-b52a-4dfb-9a05-f05b5e02d831 | 2023-06-09T00:09:14 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/sepia-tone-skyline-north-texas-woman-visits-new-york/287-06f4bc4d-b52a-4dfb-9a05-f05b5e02d831 |
FULTON, Miss. (WTVA) — Fulton motorists should expect delays for the foreseeable future near the Interstate 22 and South Adams Street junction.
Construction has begun on South Adams Street between the Sprint Mart store and Pierce Town Road.
This will affect north and southbound lanes.
Fulton Police urge commuters to leave early and be cautious when driving near construction workers.
The project is projected to last through early next year, according to police. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/construction-work-to-delay-traffic-in-fulton-for-foreseeable-future/article_60f4ef4c-064b-11ee-864d-6f549c5d9149.html | 2023-06-09T00:09:37 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/construction-work-to-delay-traffic-in-fulton-for-foreseeable-future/article_60f4ef4c-064b-11ee-864d-6f549c5d9149.html |
MACON, Miss. (WTVA) — District Attorney Scott Colom will ask a judge to dismiss charges against four people in a murder case.
The case centers around the 2015 murder of Macon store clerk Kristopher Haywood.
Colom said his office came across new evidence in 2019 — a recording from one of the suspect’s phone that actually put him at a different location at the time of the murder.
Colom charged Jonathan Shumaker, Elizabeth Reed, Justin Williams and Joshua Williams.
The four have been out on bond ever since the discovery of the new evidence.
A Noxubee County judge will hear the motion for dismissal on June 13. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/da-to-ask-judge-to-dismiss-charges-in-macon-murder-case/article_7b59ef54-0646-11ee-a164-6327b3612370.html | 2023-06-09T00:09:43 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/da-to-ask-judge-to-dismiss-charges-in-macon-murder-case/article_7b59ef54-0646-11ee-a164-6327b3612370.html |
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — Maricopa County is distributing over 700,000 free diapers to local families who meet the county's income requirements.
To qualify, families must live in parts of the county outside Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa. Eligible families must also have a household income within 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, which is equal to about $45,000 per year for a family of four.
The new diaper bank will provide about $75 worth of diapers per child. Funding for the diaper bank was made possible through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Diapers will be handed out every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Maricopa County Head Start Office in Mesa, located at 1001 West Southern Avenue, Suite 106.
No appointment is necessary beforehand. Those with questions can call the county at 602-372-3700.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland City Council approved an overhaul of the city's parking code Wednesday afternoon, ushering in a host of changes aimed at eliminating development road blocks and spurring greener construction, including eliminating the last of the city's minimum parking space requirements for new projects.
The update is intended in part to bring Portland into compliance with Oregon's Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities standards that the state adopted last year. The overall intent is to keep the city on track to meet a state goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2050.
The elimination of the last parking minimums represents a quiet end to what was once a more significant issue. The city has been gradually rolling back those requirements since the 1980s, according to the city's website, so at this point the change only affects some areas on the outskirts.
"The changes in front of us, while they're significant, it also feels in many ways like minor code cleanup because of our progress so far," Commissioner Carmen Rubio said before voting in favor of the changes.
The removal of parking minimums doesn't mean developers are prohibited from including parking in future projects; it just means there's no minimum number of parking spaces that they're required to include.
The new rules also update some of the city's parking maximums to better align with state rules, including some changes such as placing new limits on the upper size of structured parking areas.
There are also some new "green features" rules for large surface parking lots, such as requiring trees or solar panels as part of new parking developments beyond a certain size. The rules also mandate that surface parking lots larger than 65,000 square feet cannot be physically larger than the buildings they serve.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Rose Festival's Fleet Week is underway along the city's waterfront. The nearly week-long tradition draws many spectators and a number of ships to the Willamette River each year including U.S. Navy ships.
Among those that are visiting this week, one in particular is catching attention because of its name: the USS John S. McCain.
KGW looked into the history of the warship and found that it has made headlines multiple times in recent years.
The warship and its namesakes
The U.S. Navy commissioned the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) in 1994. It is the first ship named in honor of not one, not two, but three members of the McCain family.
Admiral John S. McCain Sr. served as commander of the Solomon Islands Campaign during World War II in 1942. He held the role of commander again in 1944 and was awarded the Navy Cross, the second-highest military decoration for sailors and Marines in combat.
His son, John S. McCain Jr., commanded two submarines during World War II and received the Silver Star and Bronze Star medals for his service. He also served as Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and in the Pacific.
Former Presidential candidate and Senator John S. McCain was the son and grandson of the two men. He was a naval aviator and was a prisoner of war in the Vietnam War. He was awarded with the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross. McCain went on to serve in the Arizona State Legislature before unsuccessfully running for president in 2000 and 2008. He died on August 25, 2018 from complications related to brain cancer.
In July 2018, the Navy secretary held a re-dedication ceremony to add the late senator's name to the USS John S. McCain, joining his father and grandfather on the ship's list of namesakes.
A deadly collision near Singapore
In August 2017, the warship collided with an oil tanker east of Singapore, killing 10 sailors and injuring five others. The crash damaged its rear hull and flooded machinery and communication rooms as well as the crew's sleeping area.
The McCain, which was based in Japan at the time, had been traveling to Singapore for a routine port visit when the crash happened.
Controversy over the McCain during Trump's visit to Japan
The USS John S. McCain once again made national headlines in 2019 after former President Donald Trump reportedly requested that the Navy keep the warship out of sight during his trip to Japan. At the time, the McCain was based in Yokosuka, Japan.
The Wall Street Journal first reported on Trump's Japan visit over Memorial Day weekend in May 2019. Trump was slated to deliver a speech on the USS Wasp. In an email obtained by the Journal, a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command official instructed Navy officials that the "USS John McCain needs to be out of sight."
Trump tweeted a response to the story, saying he "was not informed about anything having to do with the Navy Ship USS John S. McCain during my recent visit to Japan", according to an article published by Associated Press.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — At the Portland Police Bureau's training facility Thursday, staffers used a drone to capture aerial photos and measurements of a fake traffic crash.
"The Portland Police Bureau has been trying to start a program like this for five years," Sgt. Jim DeFrain said.
Sgt. DeFrain will oversee PPB's new drone program. It was made possible by city council members, who recently signed off on a year-long pilot project that kicked off in April.
"We don't do policing like we have in the past," Sgt. DeFrain said. "We have to find a new way to do things. We have to find a way to do things with less people."
Sgt. DeFrain said PPB will use the drones for traffic accident and crime scene reconstruction, search and rescue, examining possible explosives and looking for armed suspects.
"I've been at this agency for a very long time," Sgt. DeFrain said. "I get to see a lot of technology and I tend to be a skeptic. I'm not an enthusiast about things like this necessarily. We have vetted this a lot."
Adam Scott Wandt is not at all surprised to hear that. The assistant professor of public policy at John Jay College of Criminal Justice said more and more law enforcement agencies are turning to drones for their ability to complete special tasks.
Wandt said while the public may be alarmed, there is nothing to worry about.
"Whenever the public finds out law enforcement is using technology that might be able to invade personal space or fly around, the public asks a lot of questions — and they have every right to do so and should be," Wandt said.
"The truth of the matter is that even though this is a new technology that law enforcement is using and the public isn't familiar with this technology, it not only could help save lives it could help law enforcement keep the public safe," Wandt continued. "Not only is there a significant amount of training that goes into operating one of these drones but there is a federal license the FAA will be issuing police officers who want to fly the drone as well."
Approximately 16 Portland police staffers have been trained to fly the fleet of a half-dozen or so drones. Sgt. DeFrain said it was about time — other local agencies have already adopted them.
"If you walk out of Portland in any direction you'll walk into an agency that uses drones," he said.
When the year-long pilot project wraps up in the first quarter of next year, PPB will evaluate the program. They will look at things like how often they put the drones in the air and how much time they saved in doing so. They'll then present those facts to the Portland City Council and make some recommendations for moving forward. Barring any issues, drones are likely to be here to stay. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-police-bureau-drone-program-pilot/283-2bc5ce23-7016-468d-adbd-d17799543726 | 2023-06-09T00:10:08 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-police-bureau-drone-program-pilot/283-2bc5ce23-7016-468d-adbd-d17799543726 |
PHOENIX — A suspected thief was arrested this week on suspicion of stealing over $45,000 in fragrances from Ulta Beauty stores located throughout the Valley.
Jose Acosta, 37, was taken into custody Wednesday in Mesa for a series of retail thefts that have occurred over the last year.
Court records show the first theft was reported last June at an Ulta store in Gilbert. The suspect allegedly filled a pillowcase with $2,960 in fragrances from the store before fleeing.
At least 10 more thefts at other Ulta stores were reported in the following months, all of which involved a suspect stealing thousands of dollars in fragrances. The biggest perfume bounty allegedly tied to the suspect was $8,400 stolen from an Ulta store in Phoenix.
Each theft only took about a minute to complete on most occasions, investigators wrote in a report.
The total value of Acosta's perfume-related thefts was more than $45,000, but Ulta believes the suspect is allegedly responsible for stealing more than double that amount in merchandise from its stores.
Acosta was booked into the Maricopa County jail and is facing several counts of organized retail theft.
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BANGOR - After many complications with the city of Bangor, G-force Entertainment says they will be closing permanently.
Since 2006, g-force has been selling smiles to adults and children throughout the state, but owner and CEO Brian Plavnik says it's time to close up shop.
"My family is upset. I'm upset. My wife is in some ways happy that she's gonna get me back 100% all the time," says Plavnik, "But it is still sad y'know? It definitely is a sad chapter for a business that's been around for a while".
Back in the early 2000s, Plavnik opened the first iteration of G-force in Aroostook county.
After a few years, g-force moved to a more permanent location in Augusta and then moved again to Brewer before finally finding its last home in the Bangor Mall.
"We had open arms here at the Bangor Mall, which is a great place to grow a business, and so we moved here!" says Plavnik.
Plavnik attributes the closer of g-force to recent financial problems caused by zoning and licensing complications.
Although this is the end of an era for Plavnik, he sees this as an opportunity to spend time with those who matter the most, family.
"I'm gonna focus on my son and my family. I'm gonna go visit my mom in Florida. I haven't visited her in quite some time. I just can't say enough thank you to everybody. I just- we just can't really continue. This is really- it's very difficult."
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AUGUSTA -- Our current state flag might be changing, or restored depending on how you look at. With the house of Representatives Tuesday night voting to advance a bill that seeks to have our first state flag from 1901 to 1909, become the flag of Maine's future. The bill passed, but split the house 64-61, with all except five Democrats voting for changing the current flag.
"I see that flag on more houses then the current state flag," said Democrat Representative from Bath Sean Paulhus. "I see it on shirts, and mugs, and stickers. I mean you can go right outside the state house right now and see it on a number of vehicles outside. It just seems like the public has really embraced this as a symbol of pride of our state."
Representative Sean Paulhus is the one who is behind the bill to change the state flag. On the other side of the aisle, Representative Billy Bob Faulkingham hopes the state flag will remain as it is.
"I like the blue background. You know, I think it goes back to Civil War significance to have that blue flag," said Faulkingham. "I like it, and I think most of the Maine people do and I don't think the people of Maine want us down here changing our flag. I think they think that we've got more important things to get to then changing the state flag."
It is true, the blue in Maine's flag represents the Maine soldiers who fought for the Union. But the flag we have today isn't identical to what it was for the Union soldiers.
According to Vexillologist Dave Martucci, "Once our supplies were damaged beyond repair, the federal government then began to issue flags and all the federal government flags for troops where blue and they generally had either the state coat of arms or the federal coat of arms or some combination of both on them. So for example the 20th Maine had as their flag a blue flag with the U.S. eagle and coat of arms on it. But other troops like the 5th Maine had a blue flag with the state coat of arms on it."
The bill in question is not to change the flag to one specific design, but to change the language back to what it was in 1901. A green pine tree, blue north star, and buff background, with the Secretary of State having the final approval.
"People have certain gut reactions to them," said Martucci. "Not always positive, but they have those reactions, and you say, 'wait a minute that's just a piece of colored cloth, how can that evoke these emotions and these reactions in these people?'"
When asked why this particular situation has caused a political division, Martucci stated, "That's a reaction in some ways, and that's worth studying."
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WATERLOO — The Waterloo Career Center is working to create a nursing assistant apprenticeship with Western Home Communities.
“We are excited to have Western Home Communities join our ever-growing list of partners helping us grow our award-winning work-based learning program, and help students grow as professionals in this ‘earn and learn’ model,” Jeff Frost, Waterloo Community Schools' executive director of professional technical education said in a news release.
A signing event will be held 3 p.m. Friday at the Career Center to celebrate the care facility becoming an official Partner in Education with the district.
Through this partnership, they will be creating a registered apprenticeship-certified nursing assistants program that will allow students to work within Western Home Communities. In addition to the CNA apprenticeships, Career Center culinary students will be able to apply for paid internships in Western Home Communities’ culinary and hospitality departments.
"This is a win-win partnership since we'll be able to expose more students to the opportunities available in senior living, which is a growing field due to high demand,” Kris Hansen, chief executive officer of Western Home Communities, said in the release. “From the outset, we can help further their training by introducing them to high standards of care and providing jobs with a respected employer.”
The Career Center currently works with multiple Cedar Valley organizations to help pair students with third-party learning experiences. Students have gained valuable internships and assistantships through businesses such as John Deere, UnityPoint Health, Amy Wienands Real Estate, Power Engineering, and the Waterloo Schools information technology department.
This partnership with Western Home Communities will be the final Partners in Education signing for the 2022-23 school year.
15 major cities where homebuyers can have the upper hand
15 major cities where homebuyers can have the upper hand
In 2022, potential homebuyers saw home prices hit record highs around the country. The median sale price increased 10.2% from 2021, topping out at $386,300.
Although sellers have been able to command these high prices due to high demand and low inventory, there are indications that for 2023, the market could be tipping in the buyer's direction . Higher mortgage rates combined with higher prices have kept many buyers on the sidelines, and affordability has become a bigger issue.
This has caused prices to cool off slightly, with some selling below list price. When a home sells below its list price, that's typically a sign that the seller is not on the same page as market conditions. While there could be issues with a specific house that makes it undesirable, other factors that could cause this gap include more homes for sale—meaning more options for buyers—or prices that are out of step with what people can afford.
Rocket Homes used its listing data to see which cities have the highest share of homes selling below asking price. Cities were ranked on the share of homes that sold below list price between March 2022 and March 2023. In the more than 140 cities analyzed, 38% of homes sold went for below asking price. Many of the cities on this list have experienced construction booms in the last decade. They are also places that skyrocketed in popularity during the pandemic—a sign prices could be normalizing in these markets.
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#15. Orlando, Florida
- Total homes sold: 5,091
- Share sold under asking price: 50.8%
- Median sale price: $340,015
During 2021 and 2022, investors made up as much as 27% of the homebuying population in Orlando. Led by out-of-town corporations with plenty of cash, they were partially responsible for driving up prices in the market. Now with interest rates rising, which makes borrowing more expensive, they're pulling back from buying up more houses. Higher home insurance costs are also causing more investors to sell their properties. These two factors have helped increase inventory in the city, leading to more price negotiation between buyers and sellers.
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#14. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Total homes sold: 7,885
- Share sold under asking price: 51.4%
- Median sale price: $269,645
Even though more inventory is available in Philadelphia, the number of homes sold is on the decline, and houses are sitting on the market longer. In January 2023, inventory increased nearly 15% year over year, and the average length of time it took for a home to sell was 53 days, up seven from 2022.
While prices are still 25% to 30% higher than they were before the pandemic, they are starting to fall. Realtors in the area are advising sellers to look at a shorter time frame of comparable sales when they set their prices and be prepared to negotiate. As housing affordability is an issue in the area, houses on the lower end of the market are still popular with buyers, but homes priced at $1 million and up are languishing. Experts predict that slowing will also happen with homes in the $700,000 to $800,000 range, which should instigate price drops.
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#13. Chicago, Illinois
- Total homes sold: 27,868
- Share sold under asking price: 51.8%
- Median sale price: $346,878
Sellers in Chicago seem optimistic about the market compared with what's actually happening with home prices in the city. In fall 2022, sellers played it safe, pricing more conservatively in the wake of higher interest rates keeping buyers on the sidelines. As inventory tightened up and buyers adjusted to the idea of having to pay more interest if they wanted a house, they started becoming more active in the marketplace.
Sellers then figured that there would still be enough competition, so they started raising their asking prices—in spring 2023, asking prices were 1.1% above the peak in May 2022. That optimism hasn't translated to the actual sale price. Median prices dropped 3.2% in March 2023 compared to March 2022.
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#12. Henderson, Nevada
- Total homes sold: 5,055
- Share sold under asking price: 52.0%
- Median sale price: $479,168
Henderson ranks as Nevada's best city to live in, according to House Digest , due to its proximity to Las Vegas, a low crime rate, and a wide variety of recreation options. The housing boom that hit Southern Nevada in 2021 is slowing down in 2023 . Rising interest rates are one of the main culprits—as the Federal Reserve raised them, housing inventory grew and sellers cut prices throughout 2022.
Median sales prices fell nearly 12% to $425,000 from May 2022 to March 2023 in the Las Vegas area. Average sale time is also on the rise in Henderson, up 190% year-over-year to 46 days. New construction also continues in Henderson, with a project that will add more town houses to the real estate inventory.
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#11. Hialeah, Florida
- Total homes sold: 1,530
- Share sold under asking price: 52.1%
- Median sale price: $399,826
During the pandemic, homebuyers flocked to southern Florida, and the resulting demand caused prices to skyrocket in many cities, including Hialeah, a suburb of Miami. In August 2022, Hialeah was ranked the fifth least affordable housing market in the country. The city's housing stock is old, with 60% of housing units built between 1950 and 1970. However, real estate developers have been hard at work building new housing to attract a younger generation. Housing inventory is low, but the number of homes sold is also dropping, down 16.8% from March to April 2023 . These factors are having an effect on the final price tag, as more buyers are getting concessions from sellers.
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#10. Cleveland, Ohio
- Total homes sold: 5,007
- Share sold under asking price: 52.7%
- Median sale price: $125,000
Homes in Cleveland are sitting on the market just a little bit longer in 2023. As interest rates rose and pushed some buyers out of the market, sellers took longer to adjust their asking prices . Even though it's still a seller's market, houses took an average of 44 days to sell in April 2023, compared to 41 days a year earlier.
Several neighborhoods in the city have declined in population, but have gained housing units , as new construction has appeared in some areas of the city that haven't had new housing for decades. New development is also happening in Cleveland's suburbs. One example is a development of empty-nester homes slated to be built on the former SeaWorld property at Geauga Lake, southeast of the city.
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#9. Houston, Texas
- Total homes sold: 21,107
- Share sold under asking price: 54.0%
- Median sale price: $329,470
Houston's housing market has shifted abruptly from record sales volume in 2021 to a decline in sales volume in 2022, the first such decline the city's experienced since 2015. Prices are also declining—down 18% year over year in April 2023 and the second decline in as many months in 2023.
Rising mortgage rates are one factor, but homeowners here also face higher taxes and insurance costs. That's caused houses to sit on the market a little longer—39 days in April 2023 versus 31 days the year prior —and has given buyers some leverage in seeking concessions. Buyers looking for newly constructed homes may need to seek out condos or town homes. Overall, new construction permits declined by 10% during 2022 , but the amount of single-family home permits dropped drastically while the number of multifamily permits grew.
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#8. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Total homes sold: 3,507
- Share sold under asking price: 54.9%
- Median sale price: $225,313
Realtors in Pittsburgh note the city's real estate market has remained fairly stable, but that doesn't mean prices aren't coming down in some parts of the city. While some neighborhoods have seen price gains in the beginning of 2023 compared to 2022, about 40% of the city and surrounding suburbs have experienced price drops .
Inventory has also been on the rise, up 17% in 2023 . Mortgage foreclosures have also been steadily rising since federal pandemic moratoriums expired in mid-2021. In Allegheny County where Pittsburgh is located, 1,068 homes in all price brackets were foreclosed on in 2022, with over half of those coming in the last six months of the year. That trend continued in January 2023, when there were 101 foreclosures, a 55% increase from January 2022.
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#7. Detroit, Michigan
- Total homes sold: 4,629
- Share sold under asking price: 56.3%
- Median sale price: $79,999
Inventory is rising in metro Detroit, adding nearly a full month's supply in March 2023 compared to February. Still, the 2.8 months' supply is much lower than the six months of inventory needed to have a balanced market. Sellers are starting to make some concessions in order to attract buyers, but with inventory tight and the pace of new construction slow, they still have leverage.
Buyers are starting to use more creative financing techniques in order to buy that dream home. These include post-closing possession agreements that allow sellers to rent the home until they're able to find their own new house, 2/1 buydown programs that reduce mortgage interest rates for the first two years of the loan, and all-cash guarantees from lenders that allow buyers to make a cash offer for a property and receive a mortgage for it after closing.
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#6. Scottsdale, Arizona
- Total homes sold: 5,500
- Share sold under asking price: 56.7%
- Median sale price: $802,293
Scottsdale was a prime relocation target during the first year of the pandemic, with 68% more people moving to this Phoenix suburb in 2020 versus leaving. Scottsdale trends toward the luxury buyer and has seen some price fluctuations from 2022 to 2023. From May to October 2022, prices for single-family homes dropped by 8% . Comparatively, in April 2023, during the high point of the selling season, median sold prices rose 10.2% to nearly $800,000.
Although prices are experiencing some growth, homes here are sitting on the market much longer—70 days compared to 26 a year prior. More luxury housing is slated for the city—an 81-home development is planned to start construction in fall 2024.
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#5. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Total homes sold: 1,543
- Share sold under asking price: 57.7%
- Median sale price: $439,856
Home prices are ticking upward in Fort Lauderdale, a once modest city that's transforming into a more high-end urban area. Developers are seeing the potential of the area and are pursuing more luxury projects within the city limits, including six condo buildings downtown . The luxury market is seeing some price declines—at its peak in November 2021, the average sale price for homes over $1 million was $3.5 million, but a year later was just $2.7 million. Severe weather may also have an effect on the housing market—residents who endured a major flood in April 2023 may opt to sell , as damage plus increasing home insurance premiums make home ownership financially difficult.
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#4. Hollywood, Florida
- Total homes sold: 1,746
- Share sold under asking price: 57.8%
- Median sale price: $444,726
Even though median sales prices for homes in Hollywood continue to rise, buyers do have an edge in this Broward County beachside city. Prices may be higher than in 2022, but the number of sales in Hollywood has slowed dramatically in 2023, dropping 26.2% from March to April 2023. It's also taking longer to sell a home here, with an average of 65 days in April 2023 compared to 50 in April 2022. That's proving to be too long for some homeowners, who even vacate the house before it sells. Hollywood has a homeowner vacancy rate of 1.6%, the 6th highest vacancy rate in Florida.
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#3. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Total homes sold: 4,062
- Share sold under asking price: 57.9%
- Median sale price: $347,601
Buyers have the advantage to ask for more concessions in New Orleans as the market slows down from pandemic-era buying wars that led to 25% increases for average house prices. Inflation and higher interest rates are two of the usual suspects keeping buyers on the sidelines, but insurance prices are also killing deals.
After hurricanes caused serious damage in Louisiana in 2020 and 2021, dozens of insurance companies have left the state. This has caused home insurance policies to skyrocket, leaving some potential buyers unable to afford a home. In April 2023, inventory grew 14.1% month-over-month, and houses are staying on the market longer, up 60.7% year-over-year to an average of 55 days in April 2023.
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#2. Miami, Florida
- Total homes sold: 10,121
- Share sold under asking price: 59.3%
- Median sale price: $507,218
Miami has been a pandemic relocation destination, with a nearly 60% increase in people moving to the city in 2022 compared to 2019. That growth increased demand for housing, but there are indicators that buyers could have an edge. The amount of inventory increased to 5.8 months' supply at the beginning of 2023, making it a nearly balanced market.
While home prices are rising, sellers have been in the habit of overpricing their homes due to the recent history of high demand. That strategy has backfired a bit—in April 2023, homes were sitting on the market for an average of 61 days , a 19.6% increase from the previous year. That's causing sellers to lower prices from the initial listing in order to find the right buyer.
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#1. Macon, Georgia
- Total homes sold: 676
- Share sold under asking price: 61.5%
- Median sale price: $106,333
The real estate market in central Georgia is primed to see a mild dip due to higher interest rates and mortgage costs. The number of sales fell in 2022, although the 2023 spring buying season saw an 89.1% jump in the number of homes sold in April compared to March, with 121 properties changing hands. Macon still boasts affordability compared to nearby cities, particularly Atlanta, but low local wages can keep some potential buyers on the sidelines. One newer local tax may help with housing affordability. In 2021, voters approved an Other Local Option Sales Tax that rolled back property taxes close to 40%.
Data reporting by Elena Cox. Story editing by Jeff Inglis. Copy editing by Tim Bruns.
This story originally appeared on Rocket Homes and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — It will be an active afternoon with scattered showers and storms Thursday in Central Florida.
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Our area will have a 50% chance of seeing rain and storms Thursday.
High temperatures will also be near 90 degrees for some.
Watch: Crews clean up damage after severe storm, possible tornado in Brevard County
A few showers will be possible Thursday night as most of our area clears out.
Low temperatures will be in the 70s this evening.
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The afternoon storm pattern will roll on through the weekend.
The rip current risk will be moderate to high at our coast.
Channel 9 meteorologists are monitoring the tropics and are not tracking any active systems.
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See damage caused by a tornado that formed Wednesday in Brevard County below:
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) will host a cookout to celebrate Juneteenth with the Birmingham community next week.
The cookout will take place on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 520 16th St. North. The cookout will allow free admission to all of BCRI’s historic galleries and will feature food trucks, live entertainment, tournaments, workshops, a children’s village and more.
Admission is free, but those interested are encouraged to RSVP online.
Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, is celebrated on the anniversary of the order from Major General Gordon Granger, in 1865, that proclaimed freedom for slaves in Texas. This order came two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Lincoln.
The holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.
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