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Miss Idaho's Outstanding Teen, Reagan Eubanks, left, and her sister, Miss Idaho Falls, Taylor Eubanks, helped collect money for the Fill the Boot campaign on May 19 and 20.
Miss Idaho's Outstanding Teen, Reagan Eubanks, left, and her sister, Miss Idaho Falls, Taylor Eubanks, helped collect money for the Fill the Boot campaign on May 19 and 20.
courtesy Kerry Hammon
The Idaho Falls firefighters' Fill the Boot campaign raised more than $54,000.
Idaho Falls firefighters raised more than $54,000 during their annual Fill the Boot fundraiser, breaking last year's record.
The annual Fill the Boot campaign is put on to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at more than 2,000 different locations across the United States. In 2022, the Idaho Falls Fire Department's location raised $53,178.32 breaking the 2021 record of $49,574.22.
This year, the Idaho Falls' Fill the Boot campaign brought in $54,054.88. Kerry Hammon, the Idaho Falls Fire Department public information officer, said that the amount of money raised is indicative of the community's generosity.
"It was an excellent response. The community steps up for this event every year," said Hammon.
Idaho Falls firefighters set up in the Red Robin parking lot on May 19 and 20 to fill their boots. They walked out to cars at the corner of Hitt Road and 17th Street. The Chaplains of Idaho joined the fundraiser for the first time this year, providing volunteers with water and snacks.
"It is an opportunity for us to get out into the community when its not an emergency," Hammon said.
Cars pulled into the restaurant parking lot, and kids were able to talk to firefighters and look at different fire engines, Hammon said.
The firefighters also were joined by sister royalty. Miss Idaho Falls Taylor Eubanks and her sister Miss Idaho Outstanding Teen Reagan Eubanks strapped on safety gear to collect money from passing cars.
"We randomly have volunteers come out. Taylor and Reagan gave us a call about helping out," Hammon said.
The Fill the Boot fundraiser not only received physical support, many businesses around town supported it financially. Idaho Falls Community Hospital donated $5,000 in matched funds. Mountain View Hospital donated $1,500 and Lookout Credit Union donated $500.
"We always receive a tremendous amount of support from businesses, volunteers, and the entire community. Thank you so much for helping us raise critical funds for the awareness and treatment of neuromuscular diseases," firefighter Tyler Wise said in an Idaho Falls Fire Department news release.
The MDA has partnered with the International Association of Fire Fighters for almost 70 years. In 1954, the IAFF designated the MDA as its charity of choice and launched the Fill the Boot program.
In the last 12 years, the MDA has found 18 FDA approved treatments as a result of funds raised in nationwide Fill the Boot campaigns.
"Together with the support of the International Association of Fire Fighters to accelerate research and advance care, we are empowering the families we serve to live longer, more independent lives. Fire fighters are a vital part of our mission in all the communities we serve across the country. We are extremely grateful to IAFF for maintaining their strong commitment to the Fill the Boot program," MDA CEO and President Donald S. Wood said on the association's website.
The ability to donate to the MDA does not stop once firefighters put their boots back on the shelves. The official Fill the Boot campaign has now moved online.
Anyone can donate to the MDA at the Idaho Falls Fill the Boot website.
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The petals left in the Japanese Friendship Garden as part of an apparent romantic gesture. The petals both real and plastic, can all damage the plants if not removed.
The volunteers who maintain Idaho Falls' Japanese Friendship Garden were busy Thursday cleaning up somebody else's mess.
The garden, which was built to celebrate Idaho Falls' relationship with its Japanese sister city Tokai-Mura, was covered in flower petals Thursday that ended in a heart shape.
Terrie Rowley, volunteer coordinator for the Japanese Friendship Garden, said workers would be busy all day cleaning up the mess from the apparent romantic gesture.
"People don't understand that we're taking care of this park by volunteers," Rowley said in a phone message. "They didn't pick the petals up. It's excessive."
Some of the petals were reportedly plastic, and therefore not biodegradable. Rowley said the ones that were real could damage the plants as they rot, and the volunteers must clean all of them up.
"I'm hoping the person who did it will come forward and clean it up themselves," Rowley said.
The garden was designed in the style of a traditional Japanese garden and constructed by volunteers. The island was once a popular site for photography and weddings.
In 2022 city officials announced the garden could no longer be reserved for private events. That same year the city passed an ordinance setting operation hours for parks after receiving complaints that homeless people were taking shelter in the garden.
"This type of vandalism is why the city refuses to allow any social events at the garden," Rowley said in an email.
According to Rowley, four of the 17 volunteers who work to maintain the garden walked off Thursday because they were demoralized by the trash someone had left.
The volunteers were supposed to be cleaning up damage caused by recent storms, Rowley said, but arrived Thursday to find the area trashed.
Eric Grossarth, public information officer for Idaho Falls, said it's OK for people to enjoy the parks, but they need to pick up the mess they leave.
"We just ask people that when they make a mess to please clean it up so everyone can use the parks," Grossarth said.
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The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber recognized its 2023 class of 30 professionals who completed the Chamber Leadership program in a graduation ceremony Wednesday at the Westbank Convention Center.
“Throughout this leadership program, you’ve seen incredible work that goes on across the greater Idaho Falls area, understanding the impact they have, how they operate, their origin, their success stories and the challenges they face will give you greater insight as to how certain things can impact a business both positively and negatively,” Chamber CEO Paul Baker said. “(This) will aid you as you build up your store of knowledge and experience and consider your impact within your sphere of influence.”
The program began in September and gives community leaders a chance to see the big picture of what’s going on in the community, Baker said.
Every month, participants invest a day learning about different sectors of the region’s economy. They toured Idaho National Laboratory, health care facilities, agriculture operations, Melaleuca, manufacturing plants, first responder/law enforcement buildings and other sectors.
“There’s so many things about Idaho Falls I didn’t know,” said Liza Evans, a librarian at the Idaho Falls Public Library. "I met a whole bunch of new people. It was just so much fun, and I've learned so much."
The Chamber Leadership participants consisted of representatives from the city of Idaho Falls, Wells Fargo, Lookout Credit Union, Idaho Central Credit Union, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls Public Library, Curtiss-Wright, College of Eastern Idaho, Elevate Academy, real estate agents and many other organizations.
“My personal favorite was December, when we did the arts and tourism,” Evans said. "We got to see the Mountain America Center right after their first show and walk around and see the ice-making machines. We got to do a tour of the Colonial and Destinations Inn.”
Baker congratulated the participants on their commitment to their community and their completion of the program.
“What a fantastic opportunity to be able to go and spend time in the community and look at really great examples of what leadership is and also look at the fruits of people’s labor here in our beautiful area,” he said. “… When I think of leadership, I think of world leaders, entrepreneurs and disruptors of industry. For me, my leaders have been a little close to home. They’ve been people that are a part of my family, people I’ve learned from and people that are a part of my community.”
Baker said that everyone has the capacity to be a leader.
“I grew up acutely aware of the impact leaders can have on an individual, for better or sometimes for worse,” he said. “… It’s really down to the good ones to really step up, be counted and lead people the right way. To do that we must understand that being a leader is a privilege. I read the other day that being a leader isn’t about being in charge. It’s about taking care of the people in our charge.”
He challenged this year’s graduates to lead in their professional spheres and in the greater region.
“My invitation to you today is to go out into the world and be a leader for good,” Baker said. “Be anxiously engaged in good causes, in the people that follow you and in our community. I’m excited to see what you can accomplish. I want you to know that you will always have every member of the chamber cheering you on and being there to support your growth and success.”
The chamber is accepting registration for the 2023-2024 Chamber Leadership program. For more information, visit www.idahofallschamber.com or call 208-523-1010 Ext. 3.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Crews are cleaning up in Brevard County after a tornado caused damage Wednesday afternoon.
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Some residents near Satellite Beach said their homes were damaged when a severe storm moved into their neighborhood.
The National Weather Service surveyed the area Thursday morning and determined that an EF-1 tornado formed near South Patrick Shores.
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A tornado warning was sent out as storms intensified around 5:30 p.m.
After Wednesday’s storm struck, debris and property damage were seen in the area.
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One resident told Channel 9 that a shed flipped over and landed on his property.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A DeBary man on trial for the 2012 murder of his own father was found guilty by a Volusia County jury Wednesday.
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Now 54-year-old Robert Remus Jr. has been convicted of first-degree murder for the strangulation of his father, Robert Remus Sr.
Remus Sr.’s body was found floating in the St. John’s River in DeBary on Dec. 12, 2012.
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He had been bound to a four-burner propane grill with rope. An autopsy later revealed Remus Sr. died by strangulation.
Volusia County investigators determined Remus Sr. was last seen alive four days earlier going out on a pontoon boat with his son, Remus Jr.
According to investigators, Remus Jr. spent the next four days using his father’s home while giving people conflicting explanations for why he was missing.
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Cell phone records also showed Remus Jr. was using his father’s phone while he was missing and after the body had been discovered.
At the conclusion of a four-day trial this afternoon, a Volusia County jury found defendant Robert Remus Jr. guilty as charged of First-Degree Murder. pic.twitter.com/MeNcXf5YKA
— State Attorney, Florida's 7th Circuit (@SAO7FL) June 8, 2023
Detectives ultimately determined Remus Jr. killed his father at some point during the boat ride because he stood to gain from his death financially.
He remained a person of interest in the case until he was finally arrested and charged in 2020, nearly eight years after the murder.
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After a four-day trial, Remus was found guilty as charged Wednesday of first-degree murder.
“A pontoon ride turns deadly as a son murders his father, all for financial gain,” State Attorney R.J. Larizza said in a statement announcing the verdict. “The nature of the murder is especially disturbing and unfortunately the defendant will be spared a similar fate.”
Remus Jr. will be sentenced by Judge Elizabeth Blackburn on July 21.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Marion County are looking for a teenager who is reported missing and considered to be endangered.
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Deputies said 18-year-old Ashley Johnson was last seen Wednesday around 10:45 p.m.
Johnson was seen leaving her parent’s home on SE 114th Street in Ocklawaha, officials said.
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Investigators said she was last seen wearing a red tank top and black shorts.
Deputies were told that Johnson committed an act of self-harm before she fled from the home before they could arrive.
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Due to her actions, mental state, and need for medical attention, law enforcement and her family are concerned for her safety, officials said.
Anyone who knows Johnson’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.
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PALM COAST, Fla. — A Palm Coast man has been arrested after he stabbed his roommate over a bathroom dispute, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
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Deputies said Wilbert Vreen was arrested after stabbing his roommate several times at a group home in Palm Coast.
Vreen attacked the roommate with a pair of scissors, according to a report.
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Investigators said Vreen, had been arguing with his roommate within the home about the use of the shared bathroom prior to the victim being stabbed.
The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.
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“Thankfully the victim was not seriously injured in this altercation,” said Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly. “It is important for everyone to control their anger so that simple arguments do not turn deadly.”
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis will let Florida school districts that use cameras catch drivers illegally passing school buses.
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The Osceola school district is hoping the new law will curb illegal drivers.
Starting July 1, districts can use the exterior camera footage to document drivers illegally passing school buses and fine them $225.
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The time between a bus stop and a student walking off is often a short time. But that doesn’t always mean drivers are patient.
The Florida Department of Education recently surveyed 6400 bus drivers, who counted 7800 vehicles illegally passing school buses.
“Our bus drivers counted 748 violations which is a 46-percent increase since we did this survey last year.” This is a big issue,” said Zach Downes, community relations specialist, at Osceola school district.
School bus drivers across Central Florida also participated in the “National School Bus Illegal Passing Survey.”
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“Before, a bus driver would have to manually file a report, but now we can use video evidence if someone illegally passes a bus. we’re glad the state of Florida is moving forward,” Downes said
“While the final details have yet to be hashed out, the district believes it could only benefit the community that is continuing to grow, " he said.
Before the law goes into effect next month. the school district will be holding a demonstration of the new bus tech later this month, together with the Osceola County Sheriff.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Citrus Sports wants to make some upgrades to Camping World Stadium.
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Officials are asking for $800 million in tourism development tax money.
They said half of the money would be used to replace the upper terrace decks and add multi-purpose space.
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The other half would go toward adding a canopy-style cover for the upper decks.
If approved, planning and pre-production could start as early as August.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Do you have a “Krabby Patty No Pickles” or “Lady Whistledown” sized whole in your family? If so, the SPCA of Brevard Adoption Center has just the animals for you.
Guinea pigs named Krabby Patty No Pickles and Lady Whistledown are up for adoption in Brevard County.
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“These two are as sweet as can be and are big fans of food,” shelter officials said.
If “SpongeBob SquarePants” or “Bridgerton” fans aren’t able to adopt the critters but want to help support them and the animal shelter, they can donate guinea pig supplies.
SPCA of Brevard Adoption Center has an Amazon Wish List and says it is in need of supplies.
Click here for more information on how to donate and here for how to adopt.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County is looking for community input on how it can make its parks more inclusive.
The county is hosting two public meetings this summer to workshop with families with children or adults who have special needs or disabilities to provide input on amenities and park design.
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The Inclusive Park Facilities Open House meetings will be held:
- Wednesday, June 21, 6-7:30 p.m. - Renaissance Senior Center - Naples Room, 3800 South Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando
- Tuesday, July 25, 6-7:30 p.m. - Barnett Park - Dolphin Room, 4801 West Colonial Drive, Orlando
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For more information, email parks@ocfl.net.
Help improve access to parks for all residents! On Wed. 6/21, 6-7:30pm, at #RenaissanceSeniorCenter Naples Room, join @OrangeCoParksFL staff for 1 of 2 open house-style meetings on Inclusive Parks.
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A Kissimmee man accused of sex crimes against multiple children may have more unidentified victims, investigators say.
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Deputies with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Victims Unit arrested 21-year-old Vitor Camilo Coelho-Pinto Tuesday on ten counts each of capital sexual battery as well as lewd and lascivious molestation.
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The investigation began Monday after an 11-year-old boy reported being victimized by Coelho-Pinto on more than one occasion. That investigation led to another eight-year-old victim who also reported multiple incidents of sexual abuse committed by Coelho-Pinto.
According to the sheriff’s office, Coelho-Pinto is an immigrant from Brazil who has lived in the Kissimmee area since 2020. In that time, deputies say he has befriended other Brazilian families in the area and offered to babysit and help them with child care.
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According to the sheriff’s office, the circumstances of the allegations against Coelho-Pinto lead them to believe he may have other unidentified victims.
They’re asking anyone who thinks their child may have been in contact with him to call the sheriff’s office at (407) 348-2222.
The investigation is ongoing. According to the sheriff’s office, additional charges against Coelho-Pinto are pending.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A tornado warning hit Brevard County Wednesday afternoon, and Channel 9 viewers sent in damage in their area after it expired.
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Channel 9 Certified Chief Meteorologist Tom Terry and certified meteorologist George Waldenberger tracked rotating winds in the storm as it moved through the area live on Eyewitness News Wednesday afternoon.
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The warning lasted about 15 minutes and expired around 5:30 p.m. and brought with it rain and wind to the area.
The National Weather Service is expected to survey the area Thursday morning, Terry said.
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A 28-year-old Lincoln man has been charged with the alleged first-degree sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl.
Leroy A. McDonald turned himself in to authorities on May 28 following a two-month relationship with the girl, according to court records.
Leroy McDonald
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McDonald had sexual intercourse with the girl at least three times beginning in late March, Lincoln Police Department Investigator Timothy Dolberg alleged in the probable cause statement for his arrest.
In at least two instances, McDonald picked the girl up from her mother's house and took her to his home where he allegedly assaulted her before dropping her off at school, Dolberg wrote.
Police on Monday arrested McDonald and took him to Lancaster County jail.
His percentage bond is set at $750,000, meaning he must pay $75,000 to be released.
Photos: Smoky haze blanketing parts of US and Canada
A tourist uses a cell phone to capture images as haze blankets over the Washington Monument seen at a distance, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Washington. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is pouring into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest and covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Julio Cortez
In a view toward Brooklyn, a boat maneuvers the East River near the Manhattan Bridge, left, and Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is pouring into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest and covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze. (AP Photo/Alyssa Goodman)
Alyssa Goodman
People in Camden, N.J., view the hazy Philadelphia skyline, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Matt Rourke
Masons work during hazy conditions in Philadelphia, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Matt Rourke
CORRECTS DATELINE TO FORT LEE, NOT ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS - A Man talks on his phone as he looks through the haze at the George Washington Bridge from Fort Lee, N.J., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Traffic moves along West Street past One World Trade Center, in this mirror image reflected in the facade of a building, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in New York, amidst smokey haze from wildfires in Canada. Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, holding up flights at major airports and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks. (AP Photo/Andy Bao)
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Pedestrians pass the One World Trade Center, center, amidst a smokey haze from wildfires in Canada, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in New York. Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, holding up flights at major airports and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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A man talks on his phone as he looks through the haze at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, N.J., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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New York City is covered in haze as photographed from the Empire State Building observatory, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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People view New York City in a haze-filled sky from the Empire State Building observatory, Wednesday, June. 7, 2023, in New York. Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, holding up flights at major airports and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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A Southwest airliner approaches LaGuardia Airport in New York, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The Federal Aviation Administration paused some flights bound for LaGuardia Airport and slowed planes to Newark Liberty and Philadelphia because the smoke from wildfires in Canada was limiting visibility. It also contributed to delayed arrivals at Dulles International Airport outside Washington. (AP Photo/David R. Martin)
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Golfers watch their shots at the driving range at Valley Country Club in Sugarloaf, Pa., as smoke from wildfires in Canada fill the air, Wednesday June 7, 2023. (John Haeger/Standard-Speaker via AP)
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New York City is seen in a haze-filled sky, photographed from Staten Island Ferry, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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The Statue of Liberty, covered in a haze-filled sky, is photographed from the Staten Island Ferry, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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A police officer wearing a mask directs traffic as an air quality health advisor was issued in New York on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki).
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Women enter a taxi wearing masks as an air quality health advisory was issued in New York on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki).
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Traffic moves along Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in New York, amidst smokey haze from wildfires in Canada. Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, holding up flights at major airports and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks. (AP Photo/Andy Bao)
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Evening commuters travel on Broad Street past a hazy City Hall, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Philadelphia. Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Smoke from a steel plant in Hamilton, Ontario, rises against a setting sun, as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
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The sun rises over the lower Manhattan skyline as seen from Jersey City, N.J., Thursday, June 8, 2023. Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Haze blankets the United States Marine Corps War Memorial as the sun rises, Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Arlington, Va. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is pouring into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest and covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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SIERRA VISTA, Az. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has made his first visit to the nation’s southern border as a presidential candidate.
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DeSantis hosted a roundtable on border policy in Arizona on Wednesday.
This comes after he used Florida state funds to fly three dozen migrants from El Paso to Sacramento.
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Last week, DeSantis promised to “shut the border down.”
“And I don’t know how you could just sit there and let the country be overrun with millions and millions of people coming illegally, and massive amounts of drugs coming in, that are having a profound impact on communities all across this country,” DeSantis said.
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The governor was joined by other state officials, including attorney general Ashley Moody, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
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Tshawn Evans, 19, was captured on bystander video slamming the 22-year-old into the concrete before kicking and punching him in the head after the two were in an altercation at around 2 a.m. Sunday at a small gathering at 3341 Holdrege St., police alleged in court filings.
Evans continued to pummel the man even after he appeared to fall unconscious, Lincoln Police Investigator Patrick Murphy said in the probable cause statement for Evans' arrest.
Witnesses told police that Evans continued to hit the 22-year-old after the bystander who was recording stopped, but as the teen fled the area, a separate group of "kids" assaulted the man he had fought, Murphy said in the probable cause statement.
The man's girlfriend told police Sunday that she had been robbed of her purse and her boyfriend was robbed of his car keys by a group of at least six men.
Police did not mention the fistfight that apparently preceded the robbery when officials reported the crime to media Monday, though officers collected video of the fight at the scene, according to the probable cause statement.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews took the man to a local hospital, where he remained intubated and unconscious Wednesday after he was diagnosed with a fractured neck and torn ligament in his neck, Murphy said.
Prosecutors on Thursday charged Evans with first-degree assault for his alleged role in the beating. The charge carries a possible penalty of up to 50 years in prison.
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Osceola County is reopening its Section 8 housing Waiting List.
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It’s the first time in three years that the county’s Housing and Community Services department will be accepting applications.
The Waiting List opens Thursday at 9 a.m.
Officials said preliminary applications can only be accessed online.
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Residents can get on-site assistance on Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Osceola County Housing and Community Services, located at:
- 1392 E. Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL 34744
The department said it has the following applicant preferences:
- Osceola County Resident: Must show at least six months’ proof of residency
- Non-Elderly with Disabilities Adult: Any family that includes a person with disabilities who is at least 18 years old and not yet 62 years old.
- Elderly: A family whose head, spouse, or sole member is an elderly person (62 years of age and older)
The county said about 300 preliminary applications will be selected through a random lottery and reviewed.
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The deadline to submit an application is Saturday, June 10 at 11:59 p.m.
To learn more about the Section 8 Waiting List, click here.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A fugitive from Connecticut was arrested in Volusia County Wednesday after a desperate attempt to avoid being captured.
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According to the sheriff’s office two bond agents found 31-year-old Dejon Torres at the Holiday Inn Express on Saxon Blvd. in Orange City.
Torres was wanted for failure to appear in court for serious drugs and weapons charges out of Connecticut, including use of a machine gun during a violent crime and operating a drug facility.
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With assistance from the Orange City Police Department, Torres was secured in handcuffs and leg shackles by the bond agents and placed in the back seat of their rented Chevy Tahoe. However, deputies say Torres managed to get into the front seat of the SUV and drive away, running over an Orange City police officer’s foot as he fled.
According to an incident report, Torres sped along Saxon Blvd., nearly hitting another driver head-on, before losing control of the Tahoe and crashing into a tree in front of a home in Deltona.
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Torres then tried to run away on foot but was quickly tracked down by a Volusia County deputy with a K-9.
Torres was arrested and charged with grand theft, resisting arrest, leaving the scene of a crash, reckless driving, and driving without a valid driver’s license, in addition to the charges he faced out of Connecticut. He remains in the Volusia County jail with no bond set.
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The Orange City Police Officer whose foot was run over was not seriously injured.
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SARASOTA, Fla. — A new app to help with the aftermath of a natural disaster is being tested in the Sarasota region.
The app designed by Sarasota resident, Heather Hackett, is called "Local Relief."
"Especially with storms and hurricanes, I have been here 20 years, long enough to know that's always in motion and that's always changing, where flooded areas are, and even after," Heather Hackett, Creator of the Local Relief app, said.
The app aims to connect people with valuable local resources and up-to-date information during emergencies, like hurricanes.
It's styled as a one-stop shop for neighbors before or in the aftermath of a disaster and would connect them with different organizations that are helping disaster victims in the community.
"Imagine a social media platform dedicated to natural disasters," Hackett said.
Along with information about resources, this app gives neighbors and organizations an avenue to lend a helping hand.
"Where to get the supplies, who has supplies, who has gas who has tarps, you know, who has gas cans and all that stuff and generators you know things along those lines," she said.
The designer says this app will also provide hyper-local resources and efforts at your fingertips in real-time, omitting the need to scroll past other content you'd find in a traditional social media feed.
"We had a hurricane right over our head and I'm going on Facebook and I'm finding friends of mine that were in Greece, friends of mine that are posting their dog pictures and their kid pictures or whatever when there's a storm here and when you know it's knocking on your door all you want to do is saturate yourself with it," she said.
Hackett is working with Sarasota County's emergency management in the initial testing and implementation phase. Depending on its success, the goal is to expand beyond the Sarasota region and see the app helping rally relief for global disasters.
"Imagine the biggest bulletin board you can possibly find, you know, where it's all of that stuff for your, for your city, your area, you know and we can create unlimited groups just like Facebook," Hackett said.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The work continues two years since the city of St. Pete learned it would get its first Whole Foods Market.
While the company isn't revealing an opening date yet, interior construction is slated to begin from Whole Foods' end by the end of the month, according to Jay Miller, CEO of J Square Developers.
The closest Whole Foods Markets at the moment to St. Pete are in Tampa or Clearwater.
Construction on 201 38th Avenue North is another sign of growth in the already busy area of 4th Street North. Not to mention, the array of options for consumers within the area.
Not far from the upcoming Whole Foods Market sits two Publix locations, along with Trader Joe's, The Fresh Market, Rollin' Oats, and the upcoming Wild Fork Foods, a meat and seafood market.
"It definitely is a big change," Frank Ranieri, who lives and works near the property, said. He was born and raised in St. Pete.
While he said traffic may be a growing pain due to the influx of business and population, Ranieri said he hopes the competition among local grocers in a congested area keeps prices in check.
Meanwhile, St. Pete Chamber of Commerce CEO Chris Steinocher said it's a sign more businesses will invest in the community. However, he said it's their hope that more brands invest across all parts of St. Pete and ensure no food deserts exist.
"We want all of St. Pete to benefit from our prosperity," Steinocher said. "We really need to make sure grocery stores feel confident about us."
By 2040, Forward Pinellas projects the county will have more than 63,000 new people and more than 49,000 new jobs.
"That is a significant amount of growth given the changing landscape of development and redevelopment activity in a largely built-out county," Forward Pinellas states. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/st-pete-whole-foods-4th-street-grocery-growth/67-33f59ecf-b926-4680-8ad5-1bff39add64b | 2023-06-09T00:21:17 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/st-pete-whole-foods-4th-street-grocery-growth/67-33f59ecf-b926-4680-8ad5-1bff39add64b |
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Just two days ago, an early morning fire sparked and destroyed the Old South restaurant.
The Russellville community has been actively working to come up with ways to help the employees who were left without a job.
Though the cause of Tuesday's fire is still under investigation, people in the area have wasted no time in donating to the staff.
"For us in Russellville, it's more than just a building, it's more than a restaurant. It's the people that make it what it is," Russ Bus Managing Director, Jeff Piker said.
You would find typically find Jeff Piker eating breakfast at Old South every Tuesday morning, but those plans changed when a fire destroyed the building.
Now, as the managing director of the Russ Bus organization, he and the rest of the community have been giving what they can to help the restaurant staff.
"We're already helping some of the employees that you know, have rent due or some other things coming up," Piker explained.
He also explained that so far, they've raised more than $9,000.
"I know that I've had several hundred dollars worth of checks that have been dropped off to the office today. So we're excited about the difference we're going to be able to make in these employees' lives," he added.
Groups in the area are also in the midst of planning benefit events for July to help raise more money.
Danielle Housenick with Main Street Russellville has been helping plan a benefit concert and silent auction with Arkansas Real Estate Collective.
"This is a group community effort, I'm just glad to coordinate it and be able to provide the space and make the connections that need to be made," Housenick said.
She said many people have already offered to help with the July 7 event that will be held at Depot Park at 6:00 p.m.
"The community really wants to come together and show their support, because it is such a beloved business in our community," Housenick added.
On July 8, there will be a similar benefit event, with a car show being held at the Pope County Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
"It's blowing up quick. We have tons of food vendors, tons of other vendors that are gonna be bringing out things. We're gonna have jump houses. The Old South staff is going to be on-site and they are going to be part of it," Dustin Kenedy with Mautofiedsociety said.
Kenedy has been getting calls multiple times an hour from people offering to help.
"We just wanted to do everything we can to give as much back to them as possible. Like they've all done everyone else," Kenedy said.
On Friday, June 9 between 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the owners will host a hiring event to find jobs for all of the employees. It will be held at 1311 Second Street in Russellville and the owners encourage employers to contact them at (501) 204-9134 to come to the event. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/russellville-old-south-fire-employee/91-aa12307d-dbab-44bc-9711-fdeb6807120a | 2023-06-09T00:21:54 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/russellville-old-south-fire-employee/91-aa12307d-dbab-44bc-9711-fdeb6807120a |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man was taken to the hospital on Thursday after being shot in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies said they responded to the intersection of Mandarin Drive and Steyr Street on Thursday after receiving reports about the shooting.
Upon arrival, they learned that the victim — a man in his 20s — had already been taken to the hospital.
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Central Pennsylvania has dangerous air, now in moderate drought. What's next, locusts?
Nearly all of York County now is experiencing a moderate drought, as little rain has fallen in recent weeks, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
In fact, all regions of the state have been impacted by the dry weather. The U.S. Drought Monitor, which was updated on Thursday, does not show any areas that are under normal conditions.
Much of south-central Pennsylvania, including Lebanon County, falls into the moderate drought category.
This comes after much of the region recorded the driest month of May on record. Only 0.19 inches of rain fell in Harrisburg. The old record was 0.29 inches set in 1902, according to the National Weather Service in State College.
Meanwhile, residents are coping with the smoky conditions and dangerous pollution levels caused by wildfires in Canada. It is some of the worst air quality conditions south central Pennsylvania has seen in decades, according to a spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection.
What happens in moderate drought?
Brown spots are popping up in lawns, and gardens need watering to survive.
In moderate drought conditions, officials request voluntary water conservation, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
People will see lower levels in lakes and reservoirs. Farmers need to use more irrigation for their crops.
Landscaping is stressed, and ground and wildfires increase, it states.
York and Lebanon counties have fire bans in effect because of the dry conditions.
Will the York Water Company have enough water?
The York Water Company has been closely monitoring the dry conditions, said Mark Snyder, vice president of engineering.
The water company recorded 0.33 inches of rain last month, which was the lowest total it has ever measured in the month of May, he said. The previous record was 0.64 inches in 1964.
The Lake Williams reservoir has been empty because of the ongoing work to the dam, and nearby Lake Redman has been lowered by a few feet to protect the construction site in case of heavy rains.
"At the present time, the water level in Lake Redman is holding steady, even with the reduced stream flow into the reservoir," Snyder wrote in an email.
"If the current weather pattern continues, we presently have over 1,200 million gallons of water stored in Lake Redman, and have the capability to pump up to 12 million gallons per day from the Susquehanna (River) into Lake Redman, if needed," he said.
Is any rain on the way?
On Friday afternoon, there's a 50 percent chance of a popup thunderstorm, but it will not be a drought buster, National Weather Service meteorologist John Bowen said.
More precipitation is expected on Monday afternoon when a cold front moves through, he said.
It's not clear yet how much will fall, but it could put a little bit of rain in the ground to help the situation, Bowen said. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/central-pa-has-dangerous-air-now-in-a-moderate-drought-whats-next/70302876007/ | 2023-06-09T00:22:56 | 1 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/central-pa-has-dangerous-air-now-in-a-moderate-drought-whats-next/70302876007/ |
Dangerous air quality in Central PA 'some of the worst ever': When will the smoke clear?
South central Pennsylvania is experiencing dangerous air quality levels this morning − the highest it has been in several days since smoke from the Canadian wildfires moved into the region.
As of this morning, AirNow is reporting hazardous air quality for York and Lebanon counties.
In both Lebanon and York counties, the air quality index was 457, one of the highest levels. The scale runs from zero to 500, and the hazardous conditions fall into 301 to 500 range.
With the dangerous air pollution, everyone is advised to avoid outdoor activities, according to a guide provided by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
People who are sensitive to air pollution should stay indoors and keep activities low, the guide states. Those who do not have air conditioning should seek out a place that has it.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has overspread the area for a few days, and so far, the worst of the air pollution in south central Pennsylvania is being recorded today.
Central Pennsylvania is among the hardest hit regions in the nation as of this morning, according to AirNow.
Unclear if this is the worst air quality here ever
It isn't clear if this is the worst air quality the region has experienced historically, but Kevin Stewart, director of environmental health with the American Lung Association, said he doesn't recall anything worse in his career with the organization.
"... there may have been local problems in York County that have been as bad at different times in the past, but nothing so widespread as what we’re experiencing now," he said in an email.
The state Department of Environmental Protection is looking into the historical records.
"I can’t say definitively, but it is some of the worst ever. Certainly highest in over two decades if you’re looking for a comparison point," said Neil Shader, state DEP director of communications.
Take these steps to protect your lungs
The association offers tips for people to avoid lung irritation and health complications from the air pollution.
They are:
- Stay indoors. Avoid breathing smoke, ashes or other pollution.
- Protect the air in your home. Keep doors, windows, and fireplace dampers shut. If you can, keep clean air circulating through air conditioners on the recirculation setting.
- Keep an eye on symptoms. Breathing can be more difficult. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience symptoms.
- Take precautions for children. Precautions should be taken for children and teens whose lungs are still developing and breathe in more air for their size than adults.
- Ask for help. Call the association's lung helpline with questions, including how to protect yourself. It is staffed by nurses and respiratory therapists. The number is 1-800-LUNGUSA.
Poor air quality forces cancellations of activities
The hazy, smoky conditions have forced changes in plans for some.
Dallastown Area School District canceled all outdoor activities, including field trips and sporting events, according to a Tweet.
The York Revolution postponed its June 8 game with the Staten Island FerryHawks. The game will be made up on Tuesday, June 27.
How long will the smoke from the wildfires stick around?
So how long will these smoke conditions last?
It looks like the smoke will stick around through Friday, National Weather Service meteorologist Steve Travis said.
A few showers or a thunderstorm might help to alleviate conditions on Friday, he said. The forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of precipitation.
Beyond Friday, it is difficult to predict if the smoke will continue affect the area, Travis said.
No fires allowed:Burn ban in effect for all of York County as drought development likely for the area
Canada wildfire smoke updates:At least 100 million Americans affected by air quality alerts | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/dangerous-air-quality-in-central-pennsylvania-how-long-will-it-last-canadian-wildfires/70301022007/ | 2023-06-09T00:23:02 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/dangerous-air-quality-in-central-pennsylvania-how-long-will-it-last-canadian-wildfires/70301022007/ |
Coroner IDs man found deceased in home in southern York County after a fire
An 88-year-old man was found dead early Thursday morning inside a Springfield Township home after a fire, according to the York County Coroner's Office.
Raymond Leber of the 700 block of Glen Rock Road was found deceased in the home and was extricated during the fire, the coroner said in a news release.
Dangerous air quality in central Pa.:When will the smoke clear from the sky?
The coroner's office responded at 12:52 a.m. to the home, a news release states.
Pennsylvania State Police and the State Fire Marshal are investigating.
No autopsy is planned, but toxicology tests were taken, the release states. The manner and cause of death will be released later when those results are in.
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York County Pride set for Expo Center this weekend: Rainbow Rose Center
York County Pride, an annual event hosted by the Rainbow Rose Center, is set to take place this Saturday, June 10, at the All Trans Memorial Hall located at the York Expo Center.
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and event organizers said they hope to provide an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the full inclusion of the diverse community, with a special focus on celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community in York County.
Organizers said that to maintain a secure environment, there will be security officers on site, bag checks and metal detectors at the entrance. These measures are in place to provide peace of mind and a safe space for everyone in attendance, according to the event news release.
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The event will host over 150 participating vendors, and attendees will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of products, services and resources that support the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.
Over 20 performers are also scheduled to take the stage. There will also be an array of food options, and gender-neutral bathrooms will also be available.
"Our entire organization is very excited to bring York County Pride back again this year. We're especially looking forward to great amenities that will be provided at the York Fairgrounds this year," said Tesla Taliaferro, president of Rainbow Rose Center.
According to event organizers, this year's York County Pride takes on even greater significance given "the current social climate and the passage of bills that threaten the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States."
For more information about York County Pride, including volunteer opportunities and event details, visit their website at www.rainbowrosecenter.org. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/york-county-pride-set-to-take-place-this-weekend-at-york-exo-center/70297988007/ | 2023-06-09T00:23:14 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/york-county-pride-set-to-take-place-this-weekend-at-york-exo-center/70297988007/ |
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A fire closed North George Street on the northern end of York for several hours
Paul Kuehnel
York Daily Record
A fire a 411 North George St. in North York shut down North George Street between Hamilton Avenue and Parkway Boulevard for several hours beginning around 1 p.m.
Eighteen people were displaced in the two-alarm fire that resulted in no injuries, according to Deputy Chief Adam Smith of the City of York Fire Department. Smith said that the combined damage to the two connecting homes as about $200,000.
Extensive fire damage could be seen from the second floor at the rear of 411 North George Street with extension to the connected structure.
North George Street was still closed as of 3 p.m. with a supply hose across all lanes of traffic. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/york-fire-displaces-18-closed-north-george-street-at-north-york/70303635007/ | 2023-06-09T00:23:20 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/york-fire-displaces-18-closed-north-george-street-at-north-york/70303635007/ |
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — James Watt, the Reagan administration’s sharp-tongued, pro-development interior secretary who was beloved by conservatives but ran afoul of environmentalists, Beach Boys fans and eventually the president, has died. He was 85.
In that sense, Watt foreshadowed combative Interior secretaries like Ryan Zinke and David Bernhardt, who, like Watt, aggressively pushed to grant oil, gas and coal leases on public land, increase offshore drilling and limit expansion of national parks and monuments.
“While no one’s death should be celebrated, he was the worst of MAGA before it was invented,” tweeted David Donger of the environmental group Natural Resources Defense Council, referring to former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.
Watt and his supporters saw him as an upholder of President Ronald Reagan’s core conservative values, but opponents were alarmed by his policies and offended by his comments. In 1981, shortly after he was appointed, the Sierra Club collected more than 1 million signatures seeking Watt’s ouster and criticized such actions as clear-cutting federal lands in the Pacific Northwest, weakening environmental regulations for strip mining and hampering efforts to curtail air pollution in California’s Yosemite Valley.
With his bald head and thick glasses, he became the rare interior secretary recognizable to the general public, for reasons beyond the environment. He characterized members of a coal advisory panel using derogatory language and in 1983 tried to ban music from Fourth of July festivities on the National Mall, saying it attracted the “wrong element.”
The Beach Boys had been recent mall headliners, and their fans included President Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan. With Watt’s statement facing widespread mockery, the Reagans invited the Beach Boys for a special White House visit. Watt, meanwhile, was summoned to receive a plaster model of a foot with a hole in it.
In his 1985 book “The Courage of a Conservative,” Watt wrote that the controversy “actually arose because I was a conservative. Members of a liberal press saw an opportunity to create a controversy by censoring the facts and avoiding the real issues.” He said the initial stories about the rock music ban “only mentioned that the Beach Boys had performed in the past. Yet before we knew what was happening, banner headlines proclaimed that I had banned the Beach Boys. I was astonished.”
Cutting regulations was his primary mission. Between the time he was confirmed as Interior secretary in 1981 until he resigned under pressure in 1983, Watt implemented an offshore leasing program that offered virtually the entire U.S. coastline for oil and gas drilling and held the largest coal lease sale in history, auctioning off 1.1 billion tons (1 billion metric tons) of coal in the Powder River Basin of Montana and Wyoming.
Watt tripled the amount of onshore land being leased for oil and gas exploration and doubled the acreage leased for geothermal resources.
Watt did spend $1 billion to restore and improve national parks and added 2,800 square miles (7,300 square kilometers) to the nation’s wilderness system. And his efforts to exploit natural resources made America stronger, he wrote to Reagan in October 1983.
“Our excellent record for managing the natural resources of this land is unequaled — because we put people in the environmental equation,” Watt wrote.
But eight days after writing to the president, he rode horseback into a cow pasture down the road from Reagan’s California ranch to announce his resignation. He was succeeded by a longtime Reagan aide, William Clark.
“I had outworn my usefulness,” Watt said of his decision, adding that others “wouldn’t get off my case” about his insulting coal advisory panel comment.
Watt was born Jan. 31, 1938, in Lusk, Wyoming, and his family later moved to Wheatland, Wyoming, where his father practiced law. He attended the University of Wyoming, graduating in 1960 and obtaining a law degree two years later.
In 1962, Watt became a personal assistant to former Gov. Milward L. Simpson, and he went to Washington after Simpson was elected to the U.S. Senate later that year. In 1966-69, he helped develop policies on such issues as pollution, mining, public lands and energy for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, then in early 1969 he joined the Nixon administration as an Interior Department undersecretary.
In 1975, President Gerald Ford appointed him to the Federal Power Commission.
While Jimmy Carter was president, Watt worked in the private sector as president and chief legal officer of the pro-development Mountain States Legal Foundation in Denver.
He did consulting work after leaving the Reagan administration, at one point turning heads when he agreed to represent Indian tribes in oil operations and hotel developments after previously labeling Indian reservations “the failure of socialism.” He also accepted six-figure consulting fees to represent developers of a federally subsidized housing project.
He moved back to Wyoming in 1986 and set up a law office in Jackson, taught at his alma mater and served as a legal consultant and speaker.
But his consulting work involving federal housing money came under scrutiny in the late 1980s when an investigation was launched into corruption in the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
In 1996, he pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor for withholding documents from a grand jury investigating HUD. He was fined $5,000, put on five years’ probation and ordered to perform community service. He said he had “made a serious mistake” and hoped to “get on with a constructive role in society.”
Over the years, Watt expressed fears that unless they were stopped, radical environmental movements like Earth First! would persuade the “cowards of Congress” to ban all hunting, eliminate all logging and livestock grazing on public lands and further jeopardize the minerals industries.
He lived in his later years in Wickenburg, Arizona, with his wife, Leilani.
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Associated Press writer Matthew Daly in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2023/06/08/james-watt-interior-secretary-dead/edb97742-0653-11ee-b74a-5bdd335d4fa2_story.html | 2023-06-09T00:27:22 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2023/06/08/james-watt-interior-secretary-dead/edb97742-0653-11ee-b74a-5bdd335d4fa2_story.html |
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The Coast Guard rescued two people from their boat after it capsized Wednesday night off the coast of Nesika Beach.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Columbia River received notification around 7:30 p.m. from the wife of the captain of a 26-foot commercial fishing vessel stating that her husband had not made it back to the marina at the time he said.
Shortly thereafter, the watchstanders dispatched a rescue boatcrew from Station Chetco River aboard a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat and an aircrew aboard a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station North Bend.
They also conferred with the local police department who confirmed the operator’s truck and trailer were still at the boat ramp.
The wife had also relayed to the Coast Guard that a friend had called the vessel operator at approximately 3 p.m., which was the last time someone had contact with anyone on the vessel. Utilizing cell phone forensics, watchstanders were able to narrow down a viable search area.
Just after 11 p.m., the aircrew located the vessel with the men sitting on the overturned hull. They were not wearing life jackets. The helicopter crew then vectored the boatcrew to the scene.
The Motor Lifeboat arrived to the capsized vessel at 11:30 p.m. and safely recovered both individuals. They were showing signs of hypothermia and were provided blankets and water aboard the Motor Lifeboat. The men were brought to Station Chetco River and arrived at 2 a.m. They were seen and released by awaiting EMS responders.
In total, the men spent nearly eight hours sitting on top of the hull of the vessel.
“This case highlights the importance of creating a ‘float plan,’ or simply just telling a friend or family member who is staying back where you are going and when to expect you back,” said Lt. Michael Jeffko, Command Duty Officer for Sector Columbia River. “With the excellent search planning and coordination between our watchstanders in the command center and the rescue crews at Station Chetco River and Air Station North Bend, we had a successful outcome. Our crews train for these incidents and their flawless execution resulted in two lives saved.” | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coast-guard-rescues-2-men-from-capsized-boat-off-the-s-w-oregon-coast/article_2e67733a-0658-11ee-ad8c-0f3f4ea1ae5c.html | 2023-06-09T00:29:24 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coast-guard-rescues-2-men-from-capsized-boat-off-the-s-w-oregon-coast/article_2e67733a-0658-11ee-ad8c-0f3f4ea1ae5c.html |
The Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) arrested a Coos Bay man, served a search warrant, and recovered suspected stolen property at a Coos Bay home following a burglary investigation.
CBPD officers received a report of a burglary at a local business on June 4, 2023. The business provided investigating officers with a detailed list of stolen property and surveillance footage during the burglary.
A suspect was later identified as Nicholas Campbell, 25 years old, of Coos Bay. Officers applied for and were granted a search warrant for a home associated with Mr. Campbell in the 300 block of S. Wasson St. in Coos Bay.
On June 8, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., CBPD officers served a search warrant at the home on S. Wasson St. During the search, officers recovered suspected stolen property, including tools, credit card readers, and military radios, but did not find Mr. Campbell in the home.
Mr. Campbell was later arrested at the Coos County Courthouse after appearing in court on an unrelated matter on CBPD charges of burglary in the second degree and theft in the first degree.
Addressing criminal activity and holding those who are responsible accountable is a priority for CBPD. This is the fourth search warrant conducted by our officers in about the last 30 days.
We encourage our citizens to document specific information about their property, such as descriptions and item serial numbers. In the event your home is burglarized, or your property is stolen, officers are better able to identify your property and potentially return it to you.
The Coos Bay Police Department was assisted during this investigation by the Oregon State Police. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-arrested-suspected-stolen-property-recovered-at-coos-bay-home/article_dc62ffae-0658-11ee-9acb-bf03996adb62.html | 2023-06-09T00:29:25 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-arrested-suspected-stolen-property-recovered-at-coos-bay-home/article_dc62ffae-0658-11ee-9acb-bf03996adb62.html |
August 5, 1946 – May 11, 2023
Gail Louise Sprague (Markle) went home to be with her Lord and Savior May 11, 2023. She was born August 5, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to parents, Helen May (Evans) and Clayton F. Markle both of whom preceded her in death.
Gail is survived by her children, Jason Sprague and Jill Gregory (Sprague) both of Oregon; daughter, Christine A. (Smith) and Michael Cartwright; grandsons, Clayton Cartwright and Patrick Cartwright; all residents of Washington; her sister, Susan (Markle) and Thomas Bailey; nephews, Alex Bailey and family, Thomas Bailey and family; all residents of Arizona. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/gail-louise-sprague/article_2a15a69a-0643-11ee-8ffe-3730d174f479.html | 2023-06-09T00:29:26 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/gail-louise-sprague/article_2a15a69a-0643-11ee-8ffe-3730d174f479.html |
A memorial service for Lana Jean (Cooper) Wesman, 76, of North Bend, who passed away December 24, 2022 in Coos Bay, will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, July 1, 20213 at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay, with Pastor Jim Parmenter of Coos Bay Christian Fellowship, officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com
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After enjoying the coolness of the morning breeze and the plantings in her Northeast Portland gardens, Sharon exchanged loving words with her sister, Donna, settled in her wheelchair, and found eternal peace. For over five decades, Sharon had contended with the disabilities from multiple sclerosis.
Sharon credited her longevity to Dr. Roy Swank’s influence and his early research for patients with multiple sclerosis. She appreciated her team of doctors at Providence Medical Group and Oregon Health & Science University, both in Portland. Over the course of her life she had an extensive array of doctors from San Francisco to Portland.
Determined to embrace life as long as she could, Sharon traveled to Montana last year for her great nephew’s high school graduation and visited her uncle and cousins in Qualicum Beach, on Vancouver Island. Sharon sang a rousing “She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain” while accompanied by her uncle on his ukulele. Her personal favorite was Gordon’s rendition of, “I Passed by Your Window”. Sharon was born in New Westminster, B.C. Canada as WW II was ending and emigrated to the U.S. with her family as young child.
This spring, she hosted her nephew, Jack from Edinburgh, Scotland. In May, several of her family members visited to wish her well and to see her new apartment that was decorated with family photographs and memorabilia. Sharon still had trips on her “bucket list”. One was to sail up the Columbia River with a granddaughter, another to attend her great granddaughter’s graduation from Eastern Oregon University, third to visit her youngest great granddaughter in England, and a fourth was to attend her uncle’s 99th birthday party.
She was involved with her children’s activities: room mother, den mother, and with her husband Terry provided leadership for the 4-H Horse Program: Horses & Horsemanship. The Hauser Dune Riders competed and won numerous ribbons during those years. Sharon was proud of the blue ribbon she won at the state fair for knitting. Her family remembers holding a fashion show and modeling various garments she had made.
Sharon reconnected with friends and reminisced with classmates at Marshfield High School class of ‘63 reunions. She especially liked annual picnics at Sunset Beach. Sixty years ago, she was a member of the “Pirettes” twirling team that led the MHS Marching Band in the Portland Grand Floral Parade.
Sharon is survived by her daughter, Danyel Louise Petersen, (LeRoy); a son, Darin Ardell Stuhlmiller; plus, three stepdaughters, Cindy Johnston, Betty Stuhlmiller, and Vicky Farrens; and a stepson, Daniel Stuhlmiller from her blended family. The importance of her role as grandmother and great grandmother was noted when anyone asked about her family. Sharon would proudly state she had 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sisters, Kim Whitney Smith (Clayton) and Donna Gail Gamble (Doyl); a brother, Ernest Evans Whitney, Jr. (Ellen); an uncle and numerous cousins in Canada; four nieces; six nephews; several great nieces and nephews; and three great-great nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Terry Lynn Stuhlmiller; daughter-in-law, Valerie Stuhlmiller; grandson, Chad Johnston; her parents, Ernest Evans and Dorothy Eileen Whitney; and baby sister, Donna Arlene Whitney.
The family is planning a grave-side ceremony officiated by Pastor Matt Gass at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Park-Cemetery, 63060 Millington Frontage Road. The North Bend Chapel is handling the funeral arrangements 541-756-0440. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/sharon-louise-whitney-stuhlmiller/article_4773a228-064d-11ee-bfac-3ba09f19c27f.html | 2023-06-09T00:29:42 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/sharon-louise-whitney-stuhlmiller/article_4773a228-064d-11ee-bfac-3ba09f19c27f.html |
This 1980s rager returns to the Twin Cities following past Bloomington performances at the Castle Theatre and Daddios bar. Six long-haired rockers will be laying out heavy tracks from artists like Mötley Crüe, Poison, Twisted Sister, Bon Jovi and Gun N’ Roses.
The Ball also has a few wicked originals on deck, including “Play Dangerous” and “I Wanna Bang.”
Vocalist and guitarist Brian Durbin, who performs under stage name “Mick Jäger,” explained that latter track doesn’t have explicit lyrics. He said their music video for it is a homage to Warrant’s music video for “Big Talk,” with Durbin costumed as the same psychopathic businessman shown in the album art for “Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich.”
With “Mick” enchanting shouts of smashing, you can bet both their covers and originals will get your bones shaking and your fists pumping.
Durbin, 36, said Kiss and Aerosmith are his favorite all-time artists, but Mötley Crüe tops out for the 1980s hair band era.
He said discovering Mötley Crüe’s “Dr. Feelgood” on MTV was one of his first childhood memories. He said he didn’t really figure out what their music was until they played for the WWF TV series 10 years later, but “I just thought it was awesome.”
“There’s tons of fire and chaos … and big drums, loud guitars, screaming vocals. It had my name written all over it,” said the singing “Jäger.”
He also listed “Appetite for Destruction” by Gun N’ Roses as one of his top five albums. He said Hairbangers Ball plays “Sweet Child of Mine” and “Welcome to the Jungle" at almost every show, giving him an opportunity to show off his vocal chords. They’ve also gone to “Paradise City.”
But it’s not all about hitting the high notes. Durbin said bringing “a whole lot of attitude and energy” is also a priority.
“These guys weren’t expecting to be recreating this stuff in their 60s ... this is definitely music that was created by young dudes in their prime,” said Durbin.
He then invoked Def Leppard’s manta from “Rock of Ages”: “It’s better to burn out than fade away.”
Still, Durbin said the advanced technicalities of glam rock music tends to be overlooked, as people may write off all the big hair, makeup and spandex as a joke.
The Hairbangers Ball lineup also includes band owner and keyboardist Jennifer Remis, or "Polly Pantz," bassist Jon Macak as "Rod Viper," guitarist Benny McCulloch as "Nikki Thunders," "Clare Crush" on keys, and Seth Shulman as "Jack Charlotte" on drums.
All contribute to band vocals. Durbin said several of their players have music degrees, including Shulman, who graduated from Berklee College of Music and learned percussion as his fifth instrument. He's also an accomplished pianist.
Every month, he said the band records another song from the 1980s and posts it to their YouTube page. Most recent was another Warrant cover: “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
While other 1980s tribute bands might roster the same 30 or 40 hit songs, Durbin said they like to look for hits of the past that are not played as much, or even a couple of deep cuts on occasion.
“We’re always looking for new ways to make our sets fun and exciting,” he said.
He pointed to Bon Jovi’s “Raise Your Hands” as one of their successful set openers. Durbin added “Nobody’s Fool” is another cool cover, noting Hairbangers Ball will joke that when you’re at their concert: “Cinderella isn’t a Disney movie, it’s a rock 'n’ roll band.”
Scenes of their YouTube video for “Nobody's Fool” were filmed at the Castle Theatre.
Hairbangers Ball is all about audience participation. Durbin said the first time he saw attendees singing along to lyrics at his band’s show, he got “a little misty-eyed.”
And with that, the game is afoot for the Twin Cities. For a long time, Durbin said they’ve played monthly in Bloomington, Indiana, and have called it their home away from home. He said they’ve pitted Bloomington, Illinois, versus Bloomington, Indiana, across weekend shows, and have challenged our city to steal that title in a good, old-fashioned friendly competition.
He said they’ve had great turnouts and crowd participation in recent years in Bloomington, Illinois, too. So, Durbin said, they might reconsider which Bloomington will be their favored tour stop.
And there you have it, Bloomington-Normal. The ball is yours — but can you rock it like a hurricane?
Members of the band Journey pose after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, in Los Angeles. Band members are, from left, Jonathan Cain, George Tickner, former lead vocalist Steve Perry, Aynsley Dunbar, Neal Schon, Robert Fleischman, Ross Valory, Steve Augeri, Steve Smith and Deen Castronovo. Over a 30-year period, Journey released 18 albums, selling 50 million copies on the strength of radio hits such as "Don't Stop Believin'," "Who's Crying Now," and "Open Arms." (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
FILE - This Aug. 6, 2013 file photo shows members of the band Journey, from left, Jonathan Cain, Arnel Pineda, and Neal Schon during a panel discussion on the Independent Lens documentary "Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey," at the PBS Summer 2013 TCA press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Arnel Pineda, left, and Neal Schon of the rock band Journey perform onstage following a panel discussion on the Independent Lens documentary "Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey," at the PBS Summer 2013 TCA press tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Call it what you will – Arena Rock, Stadium Rock, Concert Rock – the music of Journey defined the big rock and roll sound of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Journey performed ballads and scorchers with equal skill and passion led by Neal Schon's remarkable guitar and the soaring vocals of Steve Perry. The band is one of the 2017 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Members of the band Journey pose after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, in Los Angeles. Band members are, from left, Jonathan Cain, George Tickner, former lead vocalist Steve Perry, Aynsley Dunbar, Neal Schon, Robert Fleischman, Ross Valory, Steve Augeri, Steve Smith and Deen Castronovo. Over a 30-year period, Journey released 18 albums, selling 50 million copies on the strength of radio hits such as "Don't Stop Believin'," "Who's Crying Now," and "Open Arms." (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
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Journey performing live at Music Midtown at Piedmont Park on Friday, September 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (Photo by Robb D. Cohen/Invision/AP)
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FILE - This Aug. 6, 2013 file photo shows members of the band Journey, from left, Jonathan Cain, Arnel Pineda, and Neal Schon during a panel discussion on the Independent Lens documentary "Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey," at the PBS Summer 2013 TCA press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
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Arnel Pineda, left, and Neal Schon of the rock band Journey perform onstage following a panel discussion on the Independent Lens documentary "Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey," at the PBS Summer 2013 TCA press tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
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Headbanging from left in winter 2022 in Peoria are three of six glam rockers with Hairbangers Ball: Benny McCulloch as "Nikki Thunders," Brian Durbin as "Mick Jäger" and Jon Macak as "Rod Viper."
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NORMAL — Rappers Ludacris and Flo Rida will hit up the 309 area code this fall with a performance at the Corn Crib Stadium , 1000 W. Raab Road in Normal.
NTL Productions announced the show for 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, with doors opening at 5 p.m.
Champaign-born Ludacris has had a string of hits throughout the late ’90s and 2000s, including "Area Codes," "Rollout (My Business)," "What's Your Fantasy," "Act a Fool" and "Stand Up." He's also become known for his role as Tej Parker in the "Fast & Furious" film franchise, including 2023's "Fast X." On May 18, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame .
Ludacris will perform at the Corn Crib in Normal on Friday, Sept. 29.
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Flo Rida's No. 1 song "Low" stormed the scene in 2007, followed up by several other hits, including "My House," "Whistle," "Right Round" and "Wild Ones."
Tickets go on sale at 2 p.m. this Friday, with prices at $49 for grandstand general admission, $69 for field general admission and $89 for the party pit.
Tickets will be available at cornbeltersbaseball.com , by calling the Corn Crib at 309-808-8776, or by stopping by the Corn Crib's front office on Raab Road.
NTL previously named four other shows in this year's Concerts at the Crib series: Uncle Kracker on Thursday, Aug. 24; Jump! America's Van Halen Experience and the Strutter KISS Tribute Band on Friday, Aug. 25; the Tennessee Whiskey Chris Stapleton Tribute and the Ultimate Eric Church Experience on Friday, Sept. 8; and Fool House: The Ultimate ’90s Dance Party on Friday, Sept. 22.
More shows will be announced in the coming weeks, NTL Founder and CEO Nick Leroy told The Pantagraph.
Working from home or in any distracting environment can be difficult. Researchers have found that music can improve productivity and cognitive performance, especially in adults.
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Host Garth Brooks speaks on stage at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Keith Urban performs "Texas Time" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Hosts Garth Brooks, left, and Dolly Parton speak on stage with a goat at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Cole Swindell, left, and Jo Dee Messina perform "She Had Me At Heads Carolina - Remix" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Cole Swindell accepts the award for song of the year for "She Had Me at Heads Carolina" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Kane Brown performs "Bury Me In Georgia" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Kane Brown performs "Bury Me In Georgia" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Carly Pearce, left, and Trisha Yearwood perform a medley at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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John Osborne, left, and T.J. Osborne of the Brothers Osborne accept the award for duo of the year at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Trevor Rosen, from left, Matthew Ramsey, Brad Tursi, and Geoff Sprung of Old Dominion accept the award for group of the year at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Hardy performs "Truck Bed" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Host Garth Brooks, left, and Host Dolly Parton speak on stage at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Bailey Zimmerman performs "Rock and a Hard Place at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Cody Johnson performs "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Hosts Garth Brooks, left, and Dolly Parton speak on stage to Willie Nelson on the screen at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Miranda Lambert performs "Carousel" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Tanya Tucker presents the award for single of the year at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Hailey Whitters performs "Everything She Ain't" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Lainey Wilson, left, and HARDY accept the award for music event of the year for "Wait in the Truck" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Luke Combs performs "Love You Anyway" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Ed Sheeran, left, and Luke Combs perform "Life Goes On" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Tanya Trotter, left, and Michael Trotter Jr., of The War and Treaty, perform "Blank Page" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Host Dolly Parton, right, performs while Host Garth Brooks looks on at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Lainey Wilson, left, accepts the award for female artist of the year from Host Dolly Parton at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Jason Aldean performs "Tough Crowd" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Brandy Clark, from left, Caylee Hammack, Ashley McBryde, and Pillbox Patti perform "Bonfire At Tina's" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Jelly Roll, left, and Lainey Wilson perform "Save Me" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Lainey Wilson performs "Grease" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Lainey Wilson performs "Grease" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Chris Stapleton accepts the award for entertainer of the year at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Lainey Wilson accepts the album of the year award for "Bell Bottom Country" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Dolly Parton performs "World On Fire" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Dolly Parton performs "World On Fire" at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Contact Robyn Skaggs at robyn.skaggs@lee.net or 309-820-3244.
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BLOOMINGTON — A 49-year-old Bloomington man pleaded guilty Thursday for cocaine possession with the intent to deliver .
Brian D. Stewart received his sentence before Judge William Yoder, who accepted his guilty plea on unlawful possession of a controlled substance containing cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
Brian D. Stewart received his sentence before Judge William Yoder, who accepted his guilty plea on unlawful possession of a controlled substance containing cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
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According to the prosecution, Stewart was arrested by the Bloomington Police Department Vice Unit on April 14, 2022, after they arranged a purchase with him the same day.
Police found 2.2 grams of cocaine on Stewart and upon searching his residence, they found an additional 9 grams of cocaine, along with packaging materials and a scale, the prosecution said.
As part of the plea agreement, Stewart's second charge for unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) was dismissed.
He was sentenced to 164 days in the McLean County jail, with credit for 82 days already served, plus 30 months of probation. He was also ordered to pay all necessary fines and fees.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant State's Attorney Spencer Chikahisa. Private attorney Michael Doubet, who was contracted by the McLean County Public Defender's Office, represented Stewart.
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Bryant Lewis
Bryant Lewis, 28, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion causing injury, a Class X felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
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Derek Roesch
Derek Roesch of Saybrook was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 in McLean County Law and Justice Center with several counts, including:
-Two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, Class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon while on parole, Class 2 felony
-Two counts of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon, class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon while on parole, class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 1 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, psylocibin less than 15 grams, a class 4 felony
-Unlawful possession of methamphetamine, less than five grams, a class 3 felony.
-Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor
Justin M. Mata
Justin M. Mata, 28, no address given, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. He was released on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond and his next appearance is Dec. 30.
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Marcus D. Wesley
Marcus D. Wesley, 36, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in a vehicle (Class 4 felony), unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
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Phillip Tinch
Phillip Tinch of Normal was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 at the McLean County Law and Justice Center with several felonies including:
- Five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, more than one but less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 1 felony.
-One count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, less than one gram of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
Trisha L. Hanke
Trisha L. Hanke, 36, is charged with theft of over $10,000 (Class 2 felony). Court documents indicate she knowingly took $14,000 belonging to a Love's Travel Stop, in LeRoy, where she was employed.
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William B. Givens
William B. Givens, 49, no address given, is charged with unlawful possession of five to 15 grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony, possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, possession of five to 15 grams of meth, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
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David L. Oliver
David L. Oliver, 51, of Bloomington, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault.
Kenneth E. Funk
Kenneth E. Funk, 27, is charged with residential burglary (Class 1 felony) involving an apartment in Lexington on Dec. 31, 2022.
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Jordan R. King
Charges have been filed against Jordan R. King, 34, for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act.
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Holly M. Isaacson
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Kenneth L. Minton
Kenneth L. Minton, 51, is charged with aggravated home repair fraud (Class 2 felony) and theft (Class 3 felony).
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Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, is charged for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony).
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Britley L. Hilger
Britley L. Hilger, 32, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after she supposedly punched a McLean County Detention Facility officer in the chest.
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Jasmine L. Smith
Jasmine L. Smith, 31, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (Class 2 felony) and five counts of endangering the life or health of a child (Class A misdemeanors).
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Jackie S. Claypool
Jackie S. Claypool, 46, appeared for a Friday bond court hearing for two new cases which charged her for one count of burglary (Class 2 felony), four counts of forgery (Class 3) and one count of deceptive practices (Class 4 felony).
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Noah R. Demuth
Noah R. Demuth, 22, of Evanston, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, a Class 2 felony, aggravated battery in a public way, a Class 3 felony, mob action, a Class 4 felony, and obstructing a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor. His next court date is Feb. 17.
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Brandon L. Parsano
Brandon L. Parsano, 39, is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, a Class 2 felony. His next appearance is Feb. 17 for an arraignment.
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Alexander N. Williams
Alexander N. Williams, 24, was charged Feb. 2 with the following:
3 counts of unlawful delivery of cannabis between 30 and 500 grams - Class 3 felonies. 2 counts of armed violence - Class X felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 2,000 and 5,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 1 felony. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 500 and 2,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 2 felony. 3 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon - Class 3 felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon - a Class 3 felony 3 counts of violating the Illinois FOID act - Class 3 felonies.
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Carlos Sanchez-Solozarzano
Carlos H. Sanchez-Solozarzano, 22, was charged with 1 count of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony.
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Jaylin S. Bones
Jaylin S. Bones was charged with four counts of first-degree murder stemming from a homicide in Bloomington last year. A McLean County grand jury also returned a bill of indictment charging him with attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm (Class X felony).
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Jordan R. King
Jordan R. King, 34, was charged with violating the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony) a second time in under a month.
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Dominique M. Banks
Dominique M. Banks, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony). The incident happened in October 2022 and involved one victim.
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Austin T. Daugherty
Austin T. Daugherty, 29, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) after he entered an Avis Car Rental, 3201 Cira Drive, in Bloomington, without permission and with the intent to commit theft.
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Sandra M. Lewis
Sandra M. Lewis, 77, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance containing MDMB-4E-PINACA, a synthetic cannabinoid, with the intent to deliver (Class X felony).
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Samantha E. Morris
Samantha E. Morris, 40, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer (Class 2 felony) after supposedly spitting on a Colfax police officer.
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Nolan C. Love
Nolan C. Love, 46, appeared in court Friday for a bond review hearing after being charged with aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony) on Feb. 26.
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Nikkita L. Sandefur
Nikkita L. Sandefur, 36, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) containing cocaine.
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Katlin M.B. Wilson
Katlin M.B. Wilson, 32, is charged with aggravated identity theft (Class 2 felony) after being accused of fraudulently obtaining money exceeding $300 but not exceeding $10,000 from a 60 year old man.
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Eli C. Garozzo
Eli C. Garozzo, 20, is charged with two counts of home invasion, a Class X felony, two counts of attempted armed robbery, a Class 1 felony, and two counts of residential burglary, a Class 1 felony. His bond was set at $200,000 as a 10% bond, meaning he must pay $20,000 plus fees to be released. His next appearance is an arraignment on April 13.
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Tysean T. Townsend
Tysean T. Townsend, 35, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), three counts of child abduction, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and obstructing justice (Class 4 felonies).
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Curtis J. Byrd
Curtis J. Byrd, 31, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felony), two counts of fraud and two counts of financial institution fraud (Class 3 felonies).
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Noral K. Nelson
Noral K. Nelson, 31, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) after he was arrested in connection to a shooting along the 1500 block of S. Main Street.
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Charles J. Tankson
Charles J. Tankson, 23, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony), theft and two counts of unlawful use of a debit card (Class 3 felonies).
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Davis, Micah S
Davis was charged with 3 counts of arson, Class 2 felonies, and 3 counts of criminal damage to property, Class 4 felonies.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
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Livingston, Joshua D.
Livingston was charged with 2 counts of possessing stolen vehicles, Class 2 felonies, possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony, and criminal damage to government property, a Class 4 felony.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
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Kevin L. Ewen
Kevin L. Ewen, 42, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing and was charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony), obstructing a peace officer (Class 4 felony) and two counts of resisting a peace officer (Class A misdemeanor).
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Emmanuel K. Mpay
Emmanuel K. Mpay, 23, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing following a grand jury indictment for two counts of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies).
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Ahmad S. Manns
Ahmad S. Manns, 19, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing and was charged with cannabis trafficking (Class X felony), unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 2 felony).
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Dylan R Mann
Dylan R Mann, 31, appeared Friday in bond court following four grand jury indictments for two separate cases relating to aggravated assault and battery.
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Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), domestic battery, violation of an order of protection and driving while license revoked or suspended (Class 4 felonies).
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William R. Linden
William R. Linden, 79, was released Tuesday on felony burglary charges for trying to pass a forged check at Busey Bank.
Zadek U. Moen
Zadek U. Moen, 20, is facing six felony drug charges after being arrested by the Illinois State Police on Thursday.
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Zachary T. Willis
Zachary T. Willis, 27, is charged with aggravated domestic battery by strangulation (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery subsequent offense (Class 4 felony).
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Cecily M. Sexton
Cecily M. Sexton, 39, was charged with two counts of burglary, a Class 2 felony; one count of forgery, a Class 3 felony; financial institution fraud, a Class 3 felony, and possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.
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Tonisha A. Jackson
Tonisha A. Jackson, 27, was charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a Class 3 felony.
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James A. McConnaughay
James A. McConnaughay, 53, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland. McConnaughay is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony).
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Jessica M. Longberry
Jessica M. Longberry, 38, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland. Longberry is charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) and forgery (Class 3 felony).
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Barry D. Guyton
Barry D. Guyton, 26, was charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon (Class 2 felonies) two counts of unlawful possession of 15-100 of cocaine with the intent to deliver with one being a Class X felony and the other being a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Keon E. Spiller
Keon E. Spiller, 22, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland and was charged with attempted escape after his jury trial reached a verdict.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Melina Aguilar
Melina Aguilar, 32, was charged with harassment of witnesses (Class 2 felonies) after asking a witness to lie on the record.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos D. Cregan
Carlos D. Cregan, 35, was charged with harassment of witnesses (Class 2 felonies) after asking a witness to lie on the record.
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BLOOMINGTON — A 20-year-old Champaign man was sentenced Tuesday in McLean County court to two years in prison for illegally possessing a loaded weapon .
Corey K. Butler pleaded guilty that day to a Class 4 felony charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. As part of his plea agreement, accepted by Judge Jason Chambers, two additional weapons charges were dropped. Those now-dismissed charges were possession of a stolen firearm, a Class 2 felony, and a second Class 4 felony offense of aggravated UUW.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant State's Attorney Jeffrey Horve, who told the court Butler was arrested March 12 , 2022. He said a person told dispatchers a suspicious, potentially armed person was at an apartment complex on Goose Creek Drive in Bloomington. Horve said the caller pointed out Butler to arriving officers, who found him with a loaded 9 mm gun in his waistband. He did not have a valid FOID card.
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Butler was credited for 33 days already served. Chambers said the sentence is expected to be served at 50%. The judge noted that Butler had no prior criminal record, and told him he hoped he would make better choices after his release from prison.
Assistant Public Defender Brian McEldowney represented Butler. Asked to comment on the outcome, he described the case as an isolated incident.
Echoing Chambers' comment about Butler's lack of prior record, McEldowney said it was a shame that statutory requirements did not allow the court to have discretion when sentencing someone in Butler's position, and that he had to be sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
McEldowney said a prison sentence for the charge Butler pleaded guilty to is mandated by state law.
The weapons being used in the Russia-Ukraine war
Warplanes and missiles: Kalibr
The Russian military has used warplanes and Kalibr (Caliber) cruise missiles to hit facilities throughout the country.
The Kalibr is a precision weapon, but Ukrainian military facilities and government buildings apparently targeted by those missiles in Kyiv and Kharkiv are located close to residential areas, resulting in civilian casualties.
The same applies to missiles carried by Russian warplanes, which targeted military infrastructure in strikes that also involved collateral damage.
In this image provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service and released on Friday, June 23, 2017, long-range Kalibr cruise missiles are launched by a Russian Navy ship in the eastern Mediterranean.
Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File
Warplanes and missiles: Iskander
To hit key targets, the Russian military also has used Iskander missiles that have a range of up to 500 kilometers (around 300 miles) and carry a much more powerful warhead that can destroy big buildings and some fortified facilities. Some Iskander missiles were reportedly fired from the territory of Russian ally Belarus, which has served as a staging ground for the Russian invasion.
This undated file photo provided Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, by Russian Defense Ministry official web site shows a Russian Iskander-K missile launched during a military exercise at a training ground at the Luzhsky Range, near St. Petersburg, Russia.
Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File
Rockets: Grad
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials have accused the Russian military of indiscriminately shelling residential buildings, schools and hospitals around the country.
Images from Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv that were verified by The Associated Press showed what appeared to be a barrage of Russian rockets hitting residential buildings in an attack that killed and wounded scores of civilians.
The Soviet-designed Grad (Hail), Smerch (Tornado) and Uragan (Hurricane) multiple rocket launchers are designed to fire a salvo of powerful rockets to destroy concentrations of troops or military equipment. Their use against populated areas inevitably causes heavy casualties and major damage to civilian infrastructure.
In this photo provided by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. A Russian "Grad" missile launcher fires on the field taking part in a military drills in Murmansk region, Russia.
Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP
Rockets: Smerch and Uragan
Russian-made multiple rocket launchers "Smerch," front, and "Uragan", behind it, at a display on the first day of Moscow's International III Arms Exhibition in Moscow, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.
AP
Cluster munitions and thermobaric weapons
Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of using cluster munitions, accusations the Kremlin has denied.
Such weapons are designed to target enemy troops and weapons over a broad area, and their use in populated areas inevitably would lead to mass casualties among civilians.
Cluster bombs, rockets and artillery shells open in the air, releasing submunitions, or "bomblets," that are dispersed over a large area and simultaneously hit multiple targets.
Beyond the initial impact, bomblets have a high rate of failure to explode, posing a long-time threat of killing and maiming people for a long time after they were fired.
Thermobaric weapons consist of a fuel container and two separate explosive charges, with the first detonating to disperse the fuel particles and the second igniting the dispersed fuel and oxygen in the air, creating a blast wave of extreme pressure and heat that creates a partial vacuum in an enclosed space. That makes the weapon particularly deadly for people in an enclosed space.
The Pentagon has said that Russian mobile launchers for thermobaric weapons were spotted inside Ukraine, but couldn't confirm their use.
Activists and international delegations stand next to cluster bomb units, during a visit to a Lebanese military base in the southern town of Nabatiyeh, Lebanon, Monday Sept. 12, 2011.
AP file
Russian rockets and artillery
The Russian military also has a wide range of powerful Soviet-designed artillery units, which were bizarrely named after flowers, such as self-propelled 203-mm Peony and 152-mm Hyacinth and Acacia self-propelled howitzers.
Moscow has claimed it was only targeting military bases and infrastructure, but the AP has documented massive damage to civilian infrastructure and residential areas in Kyiv, Kharkiv and numerous other cities and towns across Ukraine. Russian officials have alleged that Ukrainian forces have widely deployed heavy weapons in residential areas to use civilians as shields, a claim that couldn't be independently verified.
The U.N. human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Thursday, said "most civilian casualties were caused by the use of heavy artillery, multi-launch rocket systems and air strikes in populated areas, with concerning reports of use of cluster munitions striking civilian targets." She didn't specify which side may have used them.
FILE - In this photo taken from video and released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, multiple rocket launchers fire during the Belarusian and Russian joint military drills at Brestsky firing range, Belarus.
Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File
Ukraine's arsenal: NLAW anti-tank missiles
The Ukrainian military has relied on the same assortment of Soviet-built multiple rocket launchers and howitzers that the Russian military has.
It doesn't possess sophisticated long-range precision weapons like Russia's Iskander ballistic missiles and Kalibr cruise missiles.
The Ukrainian military has Soviet-era Tochka-U short-range ballistic missiles, which have a powerful warhead but poor precision compared to the latest Russian weapons.
FILE - Ukrainian soldiers take part in an exercise for the use of NLAW anti-tank missiles at the Yavoriv military training ground, close to Lviv, western Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022.
AP file
Ukraine's arsenal: US javelin missiles
In addition to its aging Soviet-made arsenals, Ukraine has received large shipments of Western weapons, such as U.S.-made Javelin anti-tank missiles and shoulder-launched Stinger anti-aircraft missiles. Ukrainian officials said the country's military has used them to inflict heavy casualties to the invading Russian forces.
FILE - In this image taken from footage provided by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry Press Service, a Ukrainian soldiers use a launcher with US Javelin missiles during military exercises in Donetsk region, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File
Ukraine's arsenal: Bayraktar TB2 drone
The Ukrainian military also has used Bayraktar drones supplied by Turkey before the conflict. It has released a video showing an attack by Bayraktar against a Russian military convoy.
FILE - A Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drone is seen during a rehearsal of a military parade dedicated to Independence Day in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.
AP file
Russian missiles: Iskander
In this photo taken from video provided by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, The Russian army's Iskander missile launchers take positions during drills in Russia.
Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File
Russian howitzers
FILE - In this image taken from video and released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, Russian army's self-propelled howitzers fire during military drills near Orenburg in the Urals, Russia, Dec. 16, 2021.
Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File
Russian howitzers
FILE - Russian 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV self-propelled howitzers roll toward Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, May 9, 2021, marking the 76th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
AP file
Russian howitzers
FILE - In this photo taken from video provided by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, Russian troops fire howitzers during drills in the Rostov region during a military exercising at a training ground in Rostov region, Russia.
Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File
Russian self-propelled artillery
FILE - In this photo taken from video provided by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, a self-propelled artillery mount fires at the Osipovichi training ground during the Union Courage-2022 Russia-Belarus military drills in Belarus.
Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Congressman Maxwell Frost will be in Orlando on Thursday to host a town hall focusing on gun violence prevention.
On Thursday, Frost will host a gun violence prevention town hall alongside local leaders, activists, and constituents.
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Frost plans to speak directly to the community about gun violence prevention measures happening at the state, local, and federal levels.
The Florida congressman will also hear first-hand from Central Floridians concerned about the issue.
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BLOOMINGTON — A McLean County judge granted a select number of discovery requests from the attorneys of Barton McNeil, who is seeking exoneration of his 1999 murder conviction, on Tuesday.
In March, McNeil's attorneys with the Illinois Innocence Project and the Exoneration Project filed a motion to introduce evidence that would corroborate the out-of-court confessions of Nowlin in an evidentiary hearing and a motion for discovery for multiple records. The state also filed a motion to dismiss both of these motions.
However, Yoder only granted four of the defense's 11 discovery requests. Discovery is the process of exchanging information between the parties about witnesses and evidence, according to the American Bar Association.
The approved discovery items include a written list from the state of the names, address and birthdates of each individual they intend to call as a witness at the evidentiary hearing; the production by the state of any materials they intend to use at the evidentiary hearing; correspondence between the state's or defense's potential witnesses and anyone acting on behalf of the state; the name and curriculum vitae of any expert the state intends to call as a witness at the evidentiary hearing on this matter; and leave to subpoena Department of Child and Family Services records regarding Nowlin.
Yoder said the court needs to be cognizant of the scope of the requests so the discovery doesn't amount to a "fishing expedition." He also granted the defense the ability to present limited evidence to corroborate that Nowlin allegedly confessed to the crime.
Following the hearing, McNeil's cousin, Chris Ross, and a handful of supporters met outside the courthouse to maintain McNeil's innocence and present evidence they feel was overlooked.
This included the presence of Nowlin's DNA, which couldn't be tested in 1998, on the bed where Christina was killed and Nowlin's history of threats and violence, which included a 1997 arrest and an incident where she was believed to have smothered her own daughter, and out-of-court confessions.
Ross called on the Illinois Attorney General's Office and Gov. J.B. Pritzker to appoint a special prosecutor to begin the process of convening a grand jury for the case.
"And we believe that that jury, that grand jury, would return a verdict of yes, Misook Nowlin should be charged in the first-degree murder of Christina McNeil," Ross said.
Ross also played an audio clip from McNeil in which he said that even after 25 years, he is no less determined to bring his daughter's killer to justice.
"As would any father of a murdered child, it has been my parental duty to seek justice on behalf of Christina," McNeil said. "Since the day of my daughter's death, I pursued her then-obvious killer with all my might in the hopes that Misook Nowlin would be held accountable for what she's done to Christina."
Currently, Nowlin is serving a 55-year prison sentence after being convicted of murder charges in the 2011 strangulation death of her 70-year-old mother-in-law, Linda Tyda.
A status hearing in McNeil's case is scheduled for 11 a.m. July 19.
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EUREKA — The City of Eureka is welcoming newly appointed alderman Mike Hasty to represent the Fourth Ward.
According to a news release, Hasty was appointed to the Eureka City Council during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday.
He will represent the Fourth Ward, which encompasses the area south of Reagan Drive and is comprised of Parkview Estates and the Lakeview Acres subdivisions.
Mayor Eric Lind appointed Hasty to the position following the departure of former Alderman Tim Peterson, who did not want to run for reelection in April. Peterson had served on the council since 2018.
"Mike has been a longtime resident of Eureka and actually graduated from Eureka High School," Lind said. "He is very active and involved in the community, specifically surrounding youth activities and he serves on the Congerville, Eureka, Goodfield Community Youth Recreation Association board as well."
"We're always looking for people who active, involved and have a vested interest in our community," Lind added.
Hasty was born and raised in Congerville but always visited Eureka to meet with friends, and eventually moved there10 years ago with his wife and two children.
Hasty said he stays active in the community as an athletic coach on various sports teams, including his daughter's traveling softball team and a boys baseball team, but he is not afraid to help in other areas.
"The kids are everything to us and I think that through sports we can teach kids a lot," Hasty said. "I have opinions, I have thoughts just like the rest, but at the end of the day we have to do what's right for our youth sports and our community."
Hasty said serving in city politics is something fairly new to him, but when he was approached by Lind to take up the alderman role, he thought it was something he could really help with.
"I want to help ... I just enjoy doing that," Hasty said. "It sounds a little selfish, but the truth is it makes me feel good to help others and I want to be there for them."
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Teams from Orange County Public Schools are competing at the Global Issues Problem Solving International Competition this week earning their spots after sweeping the competition at the state level.
Using creativity and research, students hone their problem-solving skills while tackling real-world scenarios in the Future Problem Solving Program competition.
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On Wednesday, teams from Hunter’s Creek Future Problem Solvers (with students from Hunter’s Creek Middle School, Freedom Middle School, and Winter Park High School), Gotha Middle School, and Windy Ridge K-8 were in Massachusetts competing against students from across the country and around the world.
Division categories are Juniors (fourth to sixth grade); Middle (seventh to ninth grade); Senior (10th-12th grade).
“We are excited for our students to compete at this level and showcase their creativity and critical thinking skills. Their ability to review, evaluate and solve problems prepares them to become productive and successful citizens contributing to society,” said Kellee Moye, Hunter’s Creek Future Problem Solvers Club coach.
For this year’s challenge, students will research the topic of currency. Having a working knowledge of cryptocurrency, the shift to a global currency, central bank digital currency, and the future of currency will help teams create a solution to a futuristic scenario within the two-hour competition on Wednesday, according to a news release.
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During the state competition, OCPS swept the Florida Future Problem Solver’s Affiliate Competition in the team component.
State winners include:
Team winners
- First place Junior team from Windy Ridge: Julia Lindsay, Jouna Haidar, Annika Hsu and Benjamin Muesel. Coaches: Susan Childs and Mana Heistand
- First place Middle team from Hunter’s Creek MS: Cooper Terrell, Sakshi Tripathy, Senuth Amarasekera and Derrick Tayler. Coaches: Kellee Moye, Shannon Rokaw and Stacey Lake
- Second place Middle team from Gotha Middle School: Zachary Martin, Krishaan Parikh, Lucas Lopez and Allie Leitzinger. Coach: Erin Hinz
- First place Senior team from Freedom High School and Winter Park High School: Elsa Xia, Zoe Li, Sophia Acosta and Vanessa Wojciechowski. Coaches: Kellee Moye, Shannon Rokaw and Stacey Lake
Individual winners
- First place Senior individual from Dr. Phillips High School: Taylor LaPage. Coach: Erin Hinz
- Second place Senior individual from Freedom High School: Sharanya Chatterjee. Coaches: Kellee Moye, Shannon Rokaw and Stacey Lake
- Florida Future Problem Solver’s Affiliate Competition Scenario Performance Competition - Second place Middle division from Gotha MS: Sarah Hanzaz
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Summer is in full swing, but it’s never too early to start planning your fall education.
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Dr. Phillips Center has opened enrollment for its fall classes, welcome all ages. The semester-long classes at the arts center’s AdventHealth School of the Arts are available for students of all ages and skill levels in a range of performing arts.
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New this year: classes in non-performing arts.
Enrollment for most of the classes closes Aug. 28.
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See a full list of the classes available this fall at Dr. Phillips Center:
Acting: Stage & Screen
Ages: 13–17
Thursdays, 5–6:30 p.m.
This is an ideal class for the actor looking to hone their skills to become a dynamic performer, whether on stage or screen. Join us to develop your personalization skills, tackle challenging material and perfect everything from your first “slate” (introduction) to virtual or in-person callbacks. While the root of good acting technique remains the same from stage to screen, you will learn the difference between acting for the stage and acting on camera is an adjustment to space. This acting class will help you understand and meet this challenge.
Acting: Adult Stage & Screen
Ages: 18+
Tuesdays, 7:30–9 p.m.
This is an ideal class for the actor looking to hone their skills to become a dynamic performer, whether on stage or screen. Join us to develop your personalization skills, tackle challenging material and perfect everything from your first “slate” (introduction) to virtual or in-person callbacks. While the root of good acting technique remains the same from stage to screen, you will learn the difference between acting for the stage and acting on camera is an adjustment to space. This acting class will help you understand and meet this challenge.
Specialty: Behind the Show Series
Ages: 13–18
Saturdays, 1–2:30 p.m.
Our Behind the Show Series is designed for aspiring directors, musicians, technicians and students who are interested in building an appreciation for non-performance based creative roles. Taught by industry professionals, this session will feature Directing 101, Music Directing 101, Choreography 101 and Production/Stage Management 101.
Comedy: Beginner Improv Techniques
Ages: 11–14
Thursdays, 5–6:30 p.m.
Welcome all comedians! Learn the fundamentals of improv and create “something” out of “nothing.” Learn to instantly create solid characters by changing your voice and physicality. Learn team building skills that will strengthen your ability to play with your scene partners through short and long form improv exercises and games.
Specialty: Create a Play
Ages: 13–18
Saturdays, 10–11:30 a.m.
Come join us to explore the basics of playwriting through introductory elements such as dialogue, setting, formatting and structure. Students in this class will be encouraged and coached through your writing process and will also learn how to develop character backstories and explore the subtext of scenes while examining texture, tone and timing of phrasing and characterization.
Dance: Broadway and Jazz
Ages: 7–10
Saturdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
And all that jazz… Join us for learning proper Broadway jazz dance technique such as isolations of the body, purposeful positioning, timing, shape and iconic movements such as body rolls, jazz walks, swings and kicks. You will improve your performance quality and develop rhythms and patterns, which are essentials of a well-rounded dancer.
Dance: Creative Movement I
Ages: 3–5
Saturdays, 9–10 a.m.
Perfect for the budding dancer, this class builds on the motor skills needed for primary dance instruction. Students learn self-discipline, confidence, coordination and rhythm while moving to upbeat and age-appropriate music. You will also engage in dramatic music movement and learn introductory dance positions and steps.
Note: One parent/guardian must remain within the AdventHealth School of the Arts for the full duration of class.
Dance: Creative Movement II
Ages: 4–6
Saturdays, 10–11 a.m.
Perfect for the budding dancer, this class builds on the motor skills needed for primary dance instruction. Students learn self-discipline, confidence, coordination and rhythm while moving to upbeat and age-appropriate music. You will also engage in dramatic music movement, and learn introductory dance positions and steps.
Note: 4- to 5-year-olds must have taken at least one previous semester of Creative Movement I to register for this class. One parent/guardian must remain within the AdventHealth School of the Arts for the full duration of the class.
Dance: Musical Theater Tap
Ages: 6–10
Saturdays, 12–1 p.m.
Learn to tap your way to the top in this class as we shape your rhythm and musicality skills by teaching the steps and basic techniques of tapping. Through this, we will enhance your skills by teaching advanced steps and tap techniques that are popularly used in Broadway musical theater productions.
Dance: Musical Theater Tap
Ages: 11–14
Saturdays, 1–2:30 p.m.
Learn to tap your way to the top in this class as we shape students’ rhythm and musicality skills by teaching the steps and basic techniques of tapping. Through this, we will enhance your skills by teaching advanced steps and tap techniques that are popularly used in Broadway musical theater productions.
Homeschooling: Performing Arts
Ages: 6–8
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This unique curriculum will focus on introductory exposure to the performing arts including movement, dance, vocal audition prep and improv/acting techniques – while increasing confidence in self and on stage. This class will rotate throughout three hourly classes including Musical Theater Dance, learning how to act through your song, and will delve into behind the scene elements including lights, sound, stage management and more. Dance is integral to musical theater performance.
This class will provide basic training in ballet, jazz, theater and even hip hop. All these styles accumulate in Broadway musical theater performances. Learn the proper vocal technique that fits with your vocal piece or character, develop your character backstory, and apply it into a polished and professional performance.
Homeschooling: Performing Arts
Ages: 9–11
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This unique curriculum will focus on introductory exposure to the performing arts including movement, dance, vocal audition prep and improv/acting techniques – while increasing confidence in self and on stage. This class will rotate throughout three hourly classes including Musical Theater Dance, learning how to act through your song, and will delve into behind the scene elements including lights, sound, stage management and more. Dance is integral to musical theater performance.
This class will provide basic training in ballet, jazz, theater and even hip hop. All these styles accumulate in Broadway musical theater performances. Learn the proper vocal technique that fits with your vocal piece or character, develop your character backstory, and apply it into a polished and professional performance.
Homeschooling: Performing Arts
Ages: 12–14
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This unique curriculum will focus on introductory exposure to the performing arts including movement, dance, vocal audition prep and improv/acting techniques – while increasing confidence in self and on stage. This class will rotate throughout three hourly classes including Musical Theater Dance, learning how to act through your song, and will delve into behind the scene elements including lights, sound, stage management and more. Dance is integral to musical theater performance.
This class will provide basic training in ballet, jazz, theater and even hip hop. All these styles accumulate in Broadway musical theater performances. Learn the proper vocal technique that fits with your vocal piece or character, develop your character backstory, and apply it into a polished and professional performance.
Inclusion: Theater Arts
Ages: 15+
Tuesdays, 5–6 p.m.
Join us as we use theater arts techniques to inspire imagination and communication. This inclusive session will help students develop social skills and verbal communication through music, dance, accomplishment and a sense of self-worth in a sensory-sensitive environment.
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s WeBop
Ages: 2–3
Saturdays, 9–10 a.m.
This fun program encourages using music as a parenting tool to educate 2- and 3-year-olds as well as encourage their development, self-expression and individuality. WeBop classes provide creative experiences for parents and children featuring jazz as a vehicle for self-expression, communication and play through singing, movement, playing instruments and storytelling. All WeBop classes require child and adult participation.
Acting: Monologue Coaching
Ages: 13–18
Thursdays, 5–6:30 p.m.
Come prepare for audition season with our Monologue Coaching class. Throughout this session, you will receive feedback regarding your monologue choices and presentations and will have the opportunity to develop technique with an industry professional that will ensure you leave a lasting impression during an audition.
Music Fundamentals for Beginner Singers
Ages: 7–10
Tuesdays, 5–6 p.m.
Singers start here! Our students will learn the fundamentals of music and voice training. By performing simple songs and exercises you will learn the building blocks of vocal technique and singing: pitch, breathing, rhythm and diction. You will demonstrate an understanding of your body as a musical instrument and develop your vocal potential by gaining confidence through performance.
Musical Theater: Fun in the Sun
Ages: 6–8
Saturdays, 9–10 a.m.
Let your imagination soar through dance, singing and acting. Join Moana, Nemo and more on a thrilling musical theater adventure around the world, exploring dance choreography, vocal technique and how to portray different characters. Become a triple threat through warm-ups, group activities, theater games and performances. This class will focus on performance techniques.
Musical Theater: Disney Heroes
Ages: 7–10
Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m.
Let your creativity take flight through dance, drama and singing. Jump into the magical world of Disney musicals on Broadway by exploring dance choreography, vocal technique and how to portray a character. Become a triple threat through warm-ups, group activities, theater games and performance. By the end of class, you’ll be ready to take center stage and shine as one of the showstoppers in the showcase.
Musical Theater: Broadway’s Best
Ages: 7–10
Saturdays, 10–11 a.m.
Calling all singers, dancers and actors! Join us as we learn how to sing, act and dance to the best songs from your favorite Broadway classics and new works. Build upon your musical theater training and learn more complex skills in dance, acting and vocal technique. The technique taught will build your triple threat performance skills while learning songs from iconic Broadway shows.
Musical Theater: Placement Classes
Ages: 7–10
Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Musical theater combines songs, spoken dialogue and dance to tell a story and emotional content through words, music, choreography and staging. Confidence through self-expression, movement, acting and singing helps communicate the dramatic content of a musical. Through musical theater classes, students build on these skills while exploring the diverse works of popular Broadway shows. Our placement classes are designed for students who enjoy performing in local and school productions and want to continue their technique training.
Placement Day:
Students interested in our technique-based classes will be expected to attend a placement day on Saturday, September 2nd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Placement Day will consist of technique evaluation (acting, voice and dance) and students will not need to prepare anything in advance. Placements will consist of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 and will be announced on Sunday, September 3rd.
Musical Theater: Placement Classes
Ages: 11–14
Thursdays, 7:30–9 p.m.
Musical theater combines songs, spoken dialogue and dance to tell a story and emotional content through words, music, choreography and staging. Confidence through self-expression, movement, acting and singing helps communicate the dramatic content of a musical. Through musical theater classes, students build on these skills while exploring the diverse works of popular Broadway shows. Our placement classes are designed for students who enjoy performing in local and school productions and want to continue their technique training.
Placement Day:
Students interested in our technique-based classes will be expected to attend a placement day on Saturday, September 2nd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Placement Day will consist of technique evaluation (acting, voice and dance) and students will not need to prepare anything in advance. Placements will consist of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 and will be announced on Sunday, September 3rd.
Musical Theater: Pre-Screen Prep with Lauren Langa
Ages: 16–18
Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Ever wonder what it takes to prepare for college auditions? This specialized course for high school students will prepare you with everything you need to perfect those pre-screen auditions to land that dream musical theater program. You will learn how to select the perfect pieces, strengthen your audition technique, sharpen your delivery skills, broaden your vocal range, strengthen your stage presence and maximize the performer’s potential.
You will feel confident going into audition season that you are prepared and rehearsed for a variety of audition scenarios. This class will also include one monologue private and one dance private. Students will also participate in a professional filming day to have a professional filmed audition package ready to submit.
Auditions:
Please send a current headshot/resume as well as 32 bars of a rehearsed and memorized musical theater song in the style of your choice via YouTube link to auditions@drphillipscenter.org by Sunday, August 20th. Please title your email “Langa Pre-Screen Audition – First Name.Last Name”
Musical Theater: SpongeBob SquarePants
Ages: 11–14
Saturdays, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Students integrate singing, dancing and acting into one creative expression through Broadway songs, scene work and choreography. Join us for this collaborative learning experience that introduces basic acting principles, vocal techniques and fun beginning choreography. Our emphasis for this class is on building a confident proficiency executing all three art forms that make up a modern musical while focusing on technique building. You will then be able to demonstrate your skills by performing a selection of SpongBob SquarePants The Musical at the showcase.
Musical Theater for Beginners
Ages: 6–8
Tuesdays, 5–6 p.m.
Let your imagination soar through dance, singing and acting. Join us on a thrilling musical theater adventure exploring dance choreography, vocal technique and how to portray the characters of our favorite musicals! Become a triple threat through warm-ups, group activities, theater games and performance. This class will focus on performance technique. This collaborative learning experience is perfect for a student’s first performing arts class.
Specialty: Stage Makeup for Beginners
Ages: 13–18
Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Have your brushes ready for this class is designed for performers and aspiring makeup artists new or experienced. Join us as you begin by learning about theatrical makeup basics for natural looks and will progress through more difficult looks from musicals such as The Lion King and CATS. Students will be required to provide their own makeup kits for each class – a link to purchase will be distributed after registration.
Vocal Performance: Duets & Harmonies
Ages: 11–14
Tuesdays, 6–7:30 p.m.
Techniques for duets and harmonies are emphasized in sessions that build on style and range for the singer. Discover what your voice can create as it layers on top of another. This class will teach you how to harmonize and blend with other voices. Learn blending, listening skills, resonance and core support as you create colorful chords within a duet, trio, quartet or ensemble work.
Vocal Performance: Building Audition Repertoire
Ages: 14–18
Tuesdays, 7–8:30 p.m.
This vocal and performance class series is perfect for singing actors preparing for upcoming auditions or looking to perfect your audition technique while building your audition repertoire. You will receive critical feedback on the songs you present and get practical advice, vocal technique and audition techniques while also building your repertoire.
Wellness: Adult Yoga and Mindfulness
Ages: 18+
Saturdays, 12:30–2 p.m.
Discover how to establish and maintain balance of mind, body and imagination while channeling your body for maximum relaxation. Use rhythmic and free movement, as well as traditional yoga practices, to release built up tension. A soothing blend of deep-breathing, stretching and movement works wonders to reduce stress, depression and more––especially if you continue practicing at home.
Wellness: Move with Me!
Ages: 18+
Saturdays, 10–11 a.m.
For adults with young ones in wearable carriers, this class provides early exposure to music, movement and dance. It’s great for interaction, devoting equal focus to the parent/guardian, the child and the bond between. It’s appropriate for carrier-age children from infant to toddler––siblings and nursing mothers are welcome, too!
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said he was “glad” to approve the arrest of the woman accused of killing her neighbor by shooting the woman through the suspect’s front door Friday after a dispute over children playing.
Susan Lorincz, 58, was taken into custody four days after investigators said she pulled the trigger.
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Deputies said Ajike “A.J.” Owens’ children gave matching stories, other witnesses came forward and video was discovered that further backed their claims.
Lorincz had previously told deputies that she fired in fear for her life, a claim the sheriff called “B.S.”
“She couldn’t see through the door, she couldn’t see the individual. So her comments that she was in fear of her life… raises the hair on the back of our neck,” Woods said. “The cameras were the final nail.”
Lorincz spent Wednesday undergoing a mental health evaluation, according to deputies, and is expected to make a first appearance Thursday morning.
Read: Woman who deputies say shot, killed neighbor in Marion County taken into custody
Owens’ family and their supporters gathered a few miles nearby to thank the sheriff and call on prosecutors to upgrade the shooter’s charges.
“There’s evidence there to increase the charges,” attorney Benjamin Crump said. “Especially when you think about what happened, with her harassing the children with racial epithets and profanity.”
Read: Ocala mother of four killed in possible “Stand Your Ground” case
Crump also decried the amount of time it took deputies to arrest Owens, but faulted Florida law that requires law enforcement to determine Stand Your Ground shouldn’t apply, rather than Woods.
He remarked that Black families rarely see swift justice, a perception that Woods acknowledged and said he was working to change.
“Is it a concern? Yes,” he said, adding that, as sheriff, he didn’t treat anyone differently because of the color of their skin. “Prejudice exists all over this world … As a leader, if I close my ears, I begin to fail in my job, and I need to listen to (the Black community), listen to their advice, and how I can better serve them.”
READ: Protesters call for arrest of woman accused of shooting, killing Marion County mother
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — ULA is making another attempt to complete a critical test for its Vulcan Centaur rocket.
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It’s an engine test known as a “flight readiness firing,” and it must be completed ahead of the rocket’s maiden launch from Florida’s Space Coast.
ULA began fueling its Vulcan Centaur rocket as part of a flight readiness firing ahead of the rocket’s maiden launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
This marks ULA’s second attempt at a flight readiness firing. It was delayed last month after an issue with an engine ignition system during the count.
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The Vulcan Centaur’s first flight could happen as soon as this summer, and the first certification mission will carry some interesting payloads.
“On board is the Astro Biotic Peregrine Lunar Lander, and that’s a NASA Mission Commercial Lunar Lander mission to cut the costs and fly them more frequently,” said Dr. Ken Kremer with Space UpClose. “This will help pave the way for the Artemis lunar landings with the astronauts, finding the resources that are on the moon.”
The Vulcan rocket will also carry the Celestis Enterprise flight that will take some of the cremated remains of the creator of “Star Trek,” Gene Roddenberry, along with the those of several original cast members.
The firing of the engines is planned for sometime after 6 p.m. But at the moment, ULA is keeping a very close eye on the weather.
READ: More private astronauts missions expected this year on Florida’s Space Coast
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OCALA, Fla. — Residents across the area are getting COVID-19 tests that suddenly show up at their homes.
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In recent weeks, several people have reached out to Channel 9 for help. Our investigation lead us to Ocala, where Sharon Breitenbecker said she signed up for the free at-home COVID tests more than a year ago.
Back then, a few tests showed up, but then the shipments stopped. Now, she’s suddenly getting more than she knows what to do with and has two dozen test kits.
“First once a month and now once a week. It’s crazy,” Brietenbecker said.
The day Channel 9 went to Breitenbecker’s home, she had just received yet another shipment, giving her a total of 26. On the return address, it says the package of covid tests are from “N-J warehouse.”
We opened it and found the entire batch was expired.
Breitenbecker said she was too afraid to call.
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“I don’t want them to have my home phone, my cellphone number, my email or anything.”
So, Channel 9 called. While the package read New Jersey, the phone number went to California. But it didn’t matter, because after multiple times trying to reach someone, we kept getting a voicemail.
Medicare advocates who track fraud noticed an eleventh-hour rise in complaints from beneficiaries who received tests they never requested.
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It’s a signal that someone may have been using Medicare information, possibly through a data breach, to improperly billing the federal government and likely make millions, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services warning: “scammers can bill federal health care programs or commit medical identity theft.”
If Medicare or Medicaid denies the claim for unapproved tests, you could be responsible for the cost.
That’s the concern for the seniors who called us asking for our help.
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“I don’t know whose paying for it, us taxpayers? The government should look into it too, to see what i going on,” Breitenbecker said.
For its part, the feds are trying to stop this. Scott Lampert, the assistant inspector general for investigations, said that the tests are coming from labs all across the country. in April, the Department of Justice charged 18 people with COVID-related fraud, including two in Florida. They’re accused of buying Medicare numbers and submitting more than $8 million dollars for COVID tests. But the feds concede that there are still more people out there
the FDA cautions to only use approved tests, and many of these are not. Advocates say if you didn’t order the test, it’s probably best to throw it out.
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So, what do you do if you receive unwanted covid tests? You should report it to visit medicare.gov.
Even so, your explanation of benefits from Medicare will show the name of the lab that was paid for your tests. File a complaint against that company with the BBB, and call that company to ask that they stop sending you tests if you can get a hold of them.
You can also use the HHS-OIG hotline by visiting tips.HHS.gov or call 1-800-HHS-TIPS.
For Phil Hambrecht, he contacted Channel 9 saying he spent 20 minutes on the phone with Medicare trying to get to the bottom of why he was receiving all of those tests and wanted to know what he was being charged.
He said someone on the other line looked at the bill and found out that, since November, his wife’s account was charged $24 per test. In all, he was billed $864 for COVID-19 tests he never wanted.
AN FOR PHIL HAMBRECHT, HE CONTACTED US TELLING US THAT HE SPENT 20 MINUTES ON THE PHONE WITH MEDICARE TRYING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF WHY HE WAS GETTING ALL OF THESE TESTS AND WANTED TO KNOW WHAT HE WAS BEING CHARGED.
“She went back to November of 2022 and there was nine charges and none of them had been approved up to that point,” Hambrecht said. “She said, ‘Well, I got to approve them. I said, ‘What do you mean I got to approve them? I didn’t ask for these.’ She said, “Well, I got to approve them because they sent us the bill and we just do it anyway. There is no checks and balances on their end.”
Medicare said it is investigating any case of possible abuse, writing, “While CMS has received … the number of complaints represent a small portion of people with Medicare that have received these tests. We also required that patients must request them, although we did not prohibit participating pharmacies and health care providers from automatically refilling them each month.”
Read Medicaid’s full statement below:
COVID-19 testing is a critical part of the COVID-19 pandemic response. CMS implemented the over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 Test Demonstration to test the efficacy of Medicare covering over-the-counter COVID-19 tests without cost-sharing during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). This demonstration was consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s overall strategy to ramp-up access to easy-to-use, at-home COVID-19 tests free of charge during the PHE.
Starting April 4, 2022 and through the end of the COVID-19 PHE, which ended May 11, 2023, Medicare covered and paid for up to eight OTC COVID-19 tests each calendar month at no cost to people with Medicare Part B. This includes people with Medicare Part B through Original Medicare and those enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Under the demonstration, Medicare paid participating pharmacies and providers up to $12 for each test kit.
As part of the demonstration, CMS included safeguards to mitigate the risk of abusive billing including limiting the number of test kits to eight per month. We also required that patients must request them, although we did not prohibit participating pharmacies and health care providers from automatically refilling them each month. CMS has advised pharmacies and health care providers participating in the COVID-19 Test Demonstration to keep documentation of these requests, as CMS may ask to see documentation showing a patient’s request for tests. If pharmacies/providers do not provide the documentation, CMS may recoup payment and may take other actions.
For additional information about the CMS OTC Test Demonstration, please see: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/over-counter-covid-19-test-demonstration.pdf.
CMS has received calls from some Medicare beneficiaries who reported receiving test kits they did not order or did not intend to automatically refill. While CMS has received complaints during the OTC COVID-19 test demonstration, the number of complaints represent a small portion of people with Medicare that have received these tests. CMS continues to look into the complaints we have received and are investigating instances of potential abuse of this demonstration.
CMS is working closely with our law enforcement partners to investigate health care fraud schemes that exploit the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes investigating instances of unsolicited test kits. On April 20th, 2023, The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced criminal charges against 18 defendants in nine federal districts across the United States for their alleged participation in various fraud schemes involving health care services that exploited the COVID-19 pandemic including shipping unsolicited COVID-19 tests. In connection with the enforcement action, the department seized over $16 million in cash and other fraud proceeds. CMS separately announced on April 20, 2023 that it took adverse administrative actions in the last year against 28 medical providers for their alleged involvement in COVID-19 schemes. A press release from DOJ on this subject can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-nationwide-coordinated-law-enforcement-action-combat-covid-19.
People with Medicare who receive COVID-19 test kits they did not order should call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and report it. If they did not intend to automatically refill or no longer want refills of the test kits, they should contact their pharmacy/provider to opt-out and stop refills.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has an alert regarding COVID-19 related scams, including unsolicited test kits, on their website: https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/consumer-alerts/fraud-alert-covid-19-scams/
Our top tip is to guard your Medicare number just like your Social Security and credit cards. You should only share your Medicare number with trusted health care providers or verified COVID-19 vaccine administrators. For your reporting purposes, the following information may be helpful: https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Components/CPI/CPIReportingFraud.
Consumers with any type of insurance can report suspected fraud by contacting the Health & Human Services (HHS) fraud hotline at: 1-800-447-8477 (1-800-HHS-Tips). More information on reporting Medicare Fraud can be found at https://www.medicare.gov/forms-help-resources/help-fight-medicare-fraud.
If anyone suspects COVID-19 health care fraud they should report it immediately online at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/ or call 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477)
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — There’s some relief tonight for the family of AJ Owens now that the woman accused of killing her is behind bars.
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Susan Lorincz was taken into custody Tuesday night on a manslaughter charge for Owens’ death after deputies decided she did not shoot in self defense.
However, some in the community want to know why Lorincz isn’t facing a murder charge.
Channel 9 legal analyst Bill Sheaffer said that’s what the evidence seems to point to.
“From the evidence, it certainly appears the act of shooting through that door was a reckless disregard for human life,” Sheaffer said.
However, the state attorney’s office will ultimately decide what charges Lorincz will face.
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“Often times, the charges you’re arrested on are not the charges that the state attorney’s office brings,” Sheaffer said. “We may see a second-degree murder (charge), I doubt we would see a first-degree murder; takes pre-meditation.”
Lorincz is set to make her first court appearance tomorrow morning. I vigil to honor Owens’ life is scheduled for Wednesday night at 6 p.m. in Ocala.
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SAN ANTONIO — Three teenagers appeared before a juvenile judge Thursday, all charged with bringing weapons to school.
Two were ordered detained at the Juvenile Detention Center. The third was sent home under house arrest.
The first teen to appear before the Judge William Cruz Shaw was accused of being caught with a gun at Judson’s Veterans Memorial High School Wednesday.
School officials said they got a tip that someone was posting pictures of weapons on social media. The district said they took immediate action, found two kids with weapons and arrested both of them, adding that in addition to criminal charges the teens are also subject to disciplinary action by the school.
Shaw presided over both cases, for teens aged 16 and 15.
Family members of the 16-year-old told the judge, who already faced a drug charge last fall, that the teen had no parental supervision and that a relative who had been looking after the youngster felt they could no longer adequately supervise him.
Arguing for keeping the teen in custody one prosecutor told the judge, "He had a gun with him at the high school and that alone is enough to warrant detention."
The second teen charged in the Judson case is just 15 years old.
Prosecutors said he has been in juvenile court before as well, for an assault bodily injury charge just four months ago.
That teen’s crying mom told the judge she can't control her son and she thought he would be better off in juvenile detention, so he too was detained.
The mom said she hoped leaving him locked up would prevent him from getting in further trouble.
Speaking sternly to the teen, Shaw said, “Y’all are soft! That’s why you carry these guns! Back in the day when we were growing up we could fight and be done with it but nobody got killed!”
Lamenting a bloody weekend that led to numerous shootings, deaths and gun injuries, Shaw told the teen, “We lost six or seven kids over the weekend to gun violence! And you thought it was a good idea to bring a gun to school? Does that make sense?”
When the teen failed to respond, Shaw ordered him detained for ten days.
Both of these teens return to court June 23.
In a completely unrelated matter, a separate case involving a 16-year-old accused of bringing a pellet or BB gun to Lanier High School in May also appeared for a detention hearing. Prosecutors told the judge even though the teen had a non-lethal weapon, he also had 9 millimeter shell casings in his backpack.
The teen’s mom told the judge she doesn’t allow guns in her house so she didn’t know why her son would be carrying ammunition.
She promised to make a good faith effort to supervise her son more closely.
The teen admitted he made a mistake, but Shaw wasn’t having it, telling the teen, "You made a mistake? You made a choice! It was a decision you made. You shouldn't have pulled out that BB gun and you still did it. There's ways you could have handled that but you didn't and you scared a lot of people."
Shaw ordered 30 days of home arrest with a GPS monitor and other conditions.
It was a crowded docket Thursday. In addition to the school cases, another 16-year-old answered to allegations of discharging a firearm, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated robbery. He also was ordered to remain locked in juvenile detention.
Another 16-year-old was released to family members on a monitor after doing well in detention after his arrest in connection with an unlawfully carrying a weapon charge.
A teen who appeared on his 15th birthday was already on probation for a previous case. He was accused of posting pictures of himself on social media holding handguns.
While the teen’s mom asked that he be released to be able to enter a drug treatment program, Shaw lectured the teen but allowed him to be released under house arrest. The teen told the judge he would follow the rules.
Shaw told the teen, “I’m not playing with you! I got no problem sending you away! You better quit playing. Your mom works hard to take care of you but you’re posting stupid pictures with guns!”
The conditions imposed on the teen included: no social media, giving up passwords and screen names of all social media accounts and no access to weapons or ammunition.
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SAN ANTONIO — A murder suspect has been released from jail and a San Antonio family is frustrated after Bexar County dismissed charges against the man previously arrested in connection with a January double-murder investigation.
Kristian Ray Belmudez, 19, was arrested in March after police charged him with killing Gabriel Sanchez and his girlfriend, Sanaa McNeil, earlier this year. The bodies of the victims, also both 19 years old, were found in a northeast-side motel room in January. They died from gunshot wounds.
This week, however, their families were denied closure when the Bexar County district attorney's office dropped the murder charges against Belmudez, citing a lack of sufficient evidence to prosecute him.
"Our office must prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a Bexar County jury that a defendant has committed the crime of which he or she is accused," the DA's office said in a statement. "That is the law. In this instance, a full review of all the evidence currently available to our office showed that the evidence necessary... was incomplete."
Jassidy Sanchez, Gabriel's mother, who has been fighting for justice since his murder – even collecting potential leads through a newly formed Facebook page – says she learned about the dropped charges and Belmudez's release from a family friend.
"My heart dropped," said Sanchez. "I thought, 'Why, God?' I am appalled by the decision, by the whole justice system. I have to go visit my son at his burial spot when this kid is getting released, are you kidding me?"
Sanchez, contrary to District Attorney Joe Gonzales's team, said she believes there's more than enough evidence to take the case to trial.
"When I looked it up (on the Bexar County website), it said 'Case Closed,'" she said. "Are you serious? This case is never closed for our families. We all deserve an explanation."
A trial could still happen, but the DA's office says it has "asked for additional information and investigation" that must be gathered first.
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SAN ANTONIO — Two years ago Public Utility Commission Chairman Peter Lake told lawmakers the Texas power market needed a complete overhaul to incentivize companies to build more reliable, or "dispatchable", power plants in Texas. The main mechanism of that overhaul is now signed into law...sort of.
"We are not tweaking on the edges, or making marginal changes, we are taking a blank-slate approach for a full redesign of this market to drive reliability full stop," Lake told lawmakers in 2021.
Texas has seen consistent growth in wind generation over the last decade but hasn't seen a large "baseline" natural gas plant built since 2017. Wind turbine power is only available when the wind is blowing where as natural gas plants can turn on as long as they have fuel.
That promise was delivered slowly. The Public Utility Commission continued to work on the redesign throughout 2022 an initially said it would be ready in October. But as 2022 came to an end, that redesign still wasn't ready and lawmakers wanted to weigh in once again.
Lawmakers from both the House and Senate asked the Public Utility Commission to hold off on implementing the redesign on Dec. 5 of 2022 according to the Texas Tribune. The PUC did hold off and delayed enforcing any market changes until the end of the legislative session.
Finally, on Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1500 which provided new guidelines for the final product.
That final product is called the "Performance credit mechanism." This would provide bonus payments to power generators such as natural gas plants that can turn on "on demand" and that can commit to be available when the Texas grid needs them most. The payments would only be provided when the power plants were online during tight grid conditions. Still, Michele Richmond told KENS 5 in early May multiple companies saw it as an incentive to build more plants because it would help ensure they made a profit.
"The performance credit mechanism has actually seen almost 5000 megawatts of new gas generation investment announced. It's the only thing that has garnered investment, and the legislature doesn't need to pass a single bill to more forward," Richmond said.
That said, the Texas Legislature did pass HB 1500 and just two weeks before the legislative session ended the Senate added a variety of amendments which placed additional requirements on the Performance credit mechanism plan. The Governor signed the bill into law with those changes.
As of Wednesday, when this story aired, the changes were so new that Richmond wasn't able to comment on the end result of the bill.
Companies such as WattBridge, Calpine, and The Lower Colorado River Authority had already announced potential new projects prior to May 6.
“We are encouraged that the PUC has laid the foundation to ensure Texas maintains a reliable power supply through market-based mechanisms, and we are excited to move forward with projects that will deliver on that mission. We look forward to the PUC’s final actions,” said Caleb Stephenson, Executive Vice President of Commercial Operations of Calpine, in April. “Our hope is that the legislature will respect the regulatory certainty offered by the PUC and avoid discriminatory programs or direct government procurement that would undermine competition in Texas.”
The final version of HB 1500 would add more than a dozen guidelines to the mechanism. Experts are reviewing the legislation now to see how rules affect proposed projects.
"It establishes guardrails for the performance credit mechanism," Governor Abbott said before signing the bill.
Abbott also signed SB 2627 into law as well as three other bills designed to increase grid reliability.
SB 2627 is specifically designed to bring more reliable power to Texas by providing up to $10 billion in loans and grants to incentivize the construction and maintenance or reliable power plants. The bill would specifically provide low-interest loans for up to 10,000 megawatts of power generation and would provide for completion bonus payments as well.
"It provides completion bonuses to incentivize new dispatchable generation be built as quickly as possible," Abbott said.
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25 endangered sunflower sea stars discovered in Yaquina Bay on Oregon Coast
Twenty-five critically endangered sunflower sea stars were discovered in Yaquina Bay this month — a promising sign after a decade of sharp declines in the species.
Divers with the Oregon Coast Aquarium documented one adult and 24 juvenile sunflower stars, the most in one place since populations were decimated by sea star wasting syndrome.
The sea stars, which can grow to 3 feet across and have up to 20 arms, lost some 90% of its population between 2013 and 2017 and was proposed for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act in March.
“To come across not one, but 25 sunflower stars? It’s incredible. It’s unprecedented. I am so excited about what this could mean for the species,” Oregon Coast Aquarium aquarist Tiffany Rudek said in a news release.
Rudek has spent the last several years developing a treatment for sea stars impacted by stress, injury or disease — including those suffering with SSWS symptoms. She continues to collaborate with marine life groups involved in sea star research efforts.
Zach Urness has been an outdoors reporter in Oregon for 15 years and is host of the Explore Oregon Podcast. Urness is the author of “Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon” and “Hiking Southern Oregon.” He can be reached at zurness@StatesmanJournal.com or 503-399-6801. Find him on Twitter at @ZachsORoutdoors. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/endangered-sunflower-sea-stars-discovered-yaquina-bay-oregon-coast/70303845007/ | 2023-06-09T00:34:04 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/endangered-sunflower-sea-stars-discovered-yaquina-bay-oregon-coast/70303845007/ |
Oregon state employees rally for 'fair' union contract with higher wages
Oregon State Capitol State Park was a sea of purple Thursday as hundreds of state employees rallied to demand a union contract that includes higher wages, raises and a sustainable workload.
The rally was organized by SEIU 503, the labor union for Oregon public service employees and care providers. The union is currently negotiating contracts with state managers, but says the state is offering raises that do not match the rate of inflation and creating a "crisis" in the workforce.
Wages today are worth less than they were five years ago, organizers said, and state workers are living "paycheck-to-paycheck."
SEIU 503 published research last month that found the state has almost 9,000 job vacancies. It attributes the shortage to low wages and increasingly heavy workloads.
The rally also marked the state Senate's continued walkout, which has stalled budget negotiations. SEIU 503 president Mike Powers said the walkout is proof state legislators "don't care about us, and don't care about everyday Oregonians."
Organizers said if the state does not agree to a fair contract, state workers will go on strike June 28.
Here's what state employees at the rally had to say:
Michelle Suguitan-Reed, Self-Sufficiency Programs Office
Suguitan-Reed said she has worked in the "same office, same building" for 23 years. She said her workload has increased but her wages have not kept pace.
"I work hard for Oregonians," she said. "But I'm not happy."
Suguitan-Reed said she will help lead a picket if state workers strike later this month.
Tammy Emery and Donna Stromer, Department of Benefits and Eligibility
Emery and Stomer have both worked for the state for decades, they said, but their salaries have maxed out. The 4% cost of living adjustment proposed by state managers is not enough to account for increased costs of living, they said.
State workers got a 3.1% cost of living increase last year, according to the union. The pay floor for the state's lowest-paid workers is $16.85 per hour.
Emery, who has worked for the same department for 23 years, said she has not gotten a true raise in eight years.
"It's abhorrent," she said.
Meanwhile, Stromer said her workload has "doubled," but her pay has remained stagnant.
Stromer and Emery said the quality of customer service in the department has decreased as a result. They have been asked to answer questions about new medical programs with "minimal training," Emery said, but act "as though we're experts."
"We do this job because we care about the customers we serve," Emery said. "And the level of service that we are giving right now is not because of lack of desire. It's lack of training and investment in the workers to provide that service to the community."
Austin Folnagy, Oregon Employment Department, SEIU 503 Central Table co-chair
Folnagy, who was one of the rally's organizers and speakers, said the state is in a "workforce crisis" and is being out-competed by other sectors.
"We have some people ... that quite frankly can make more money at Panera Bread or Panda Express," he said.
A 2022 Salary and Benefit Report from the State of Oregon concluded that state salaries are competitive compared to the overall job market. According to the report, average actual state employee compensation is 100.4% of the overall labor market, including major benefits. Average compensation is 96% of the overall market excluding benefits.
The report said the state it is “right at [its] compensation goal.”
But Folnagy said many state employees cannot afford to live in the communities they serve on their current wages. As co-chair of the union's bargaining table, he said, he has talked to "hundreds of members who have real difficult experiences because of how low they get paid."
He said he knows people who work on the coast but commute over the coastal range, "over those mountains... because they can't afford to live in those communities," he said.
"We have servants' hearts," he said. "We do this because we want to serve the people. But they need to be able to afford to live in the communities that they work in."
Courtney Langner, Department of Human Services
Langner, a child welfare case worker, said she responds to cases that show her the "absolute worst of humanity, day after day."
She has held kids' hands in the worst moments of their lives, she said, treated them for lice, transported them to foster homes and hospitals.
But her department is understaffed and overwhelmed, sh said. Langner said she clocks anywhere from 40-100 hours of overtime per month.
"We're exhausted," Langner said.
Langner said she and her colleagues do their jobs because they care deeply about Oregon's kids, but barely make enough to support their own families. Some use food assistance and other state benefits, she said.
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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Rainy season means many of us are starting to feel those mosquito bites. While they are annoying for us, they can have deadly consequences for our pet’s health.
Thursday, we met up with the Collier Mosquito Control District to see what they’re doing to prevent a population boom before problems get too far.
If you see a particular helicopter above you in Immokalee or Ava Maria, don’t worry. It’s there to treat mosquitos using less than an ounce of product per acre. It’s an organic material that treats the air around you, so hopefully, you don’t get a ton of bites this summer.
“We don’t treat the whole county. We have a specific district where people live,” Robin King said. The treatment we’re talking about today focuses on Ave Maria and Immokalee because that’s where we see a majority of the mansonia species.
“They can spread dog heartworms. The mansonia are not spreading any human diseases,” King reported. “They can be a real nuisance. They can make life miserable, so that’s why we’re out there doing what we can to knock these mosquitos down.”
The Collier Mosquito Control District uses a special helicopter to spray an ultra-low concentration of organic material in the air. It’s approved by the EPA.
“I think it’s a good idea. I’m all for that,” pet owner Nick Ward said.
He and others had no idea this was something to worry about with his Greyhound, Boogie.
“I’m glad I give her heartworm medicine,” he said with a laugh.
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FORT MYERS SHORES, Fla. — The water at the Davis Boat Ramp doesn’t look too bad at first glance, but the smell isn’t something you should ignore.
“It’s kind of stenchy, and when it gets later in the summer, it gets worse and worse,” said Jim Faughn, who smelled the stench from the canal in his backyard.
He said it’s part of the reason they head north to go camping in July.
Even if you don’t get in the water, Joseph Bonasia with Florida Clean Water said the algae can make you sick.
He said it can spread miles away from the water.
Bonasia and his team are working to get an amendment to the state constitution, giving Floridians the right to clean water.
“There are 32 water basins around Lake Okeechobee that aren’t currently meeting water quality standards. It’s a violation of people’s rights. You have to do what you have to do to clean the water,” said Bonasia.
This petition can be on the 2024 ballot if it gets more than 900,000 signatures.
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CROWN POINT — A Merrillville man faces two arson charges in connection with a fire this week at the Lake County Jail.
Man sets fire at the Lake County Jail. An investigation is underway. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau, 219-755-3346.
Ryan Andrews, 26, was charged Thursday with two counts of arson, a Level 4 felony that is punishable by up to 12 years in prison.
Charging documents said that Andrews doused the lobby floor of the Lake County Jail in gasoline around noon Monday, lit a stack of papers on fire and then threw them on the floor, which caused more areas of the lobby to go up in flames.
A consultant for the jail put the total cost of damages at $6,500 to $8,500, according to the probable-cause affidavit.
A witness told police that before setting the fire, Andrews came up to the desk in the front lobby and acted erratically. She said he was carrying a gallon jug filled with yellow liquid and “appeared to be angry at the state of Indiana, making statements about the current president, current governor of Indiana, the previous governor of Indiana, and he also yelled out ‘black [expletive]’ during his rant,” according to the affidavit.
The witness later identified Andrews in a photo lineup, charging documents said.
Court records indicated that Andrews has a history of disturbing the peace. Before Monday’s fire, he had been charged nearly a dozen times with intimidation and disorderly conduct.
The probable-cause affidavit noted that Andrews has two pending felony cases from 2022.
In October, Andrews was charged with intimidation, strangulation, criminal trespass, battery and disorderly conduct. On Oct. 5, Andrews reportedly berated customers and strangled the manager of the Merrillville McAlister’s, 8217 Broadway, according to charging documents.
When officers detained Andrews there, he said to one officer “Once I get out, I will beat your ass.” Andrews later clarified to the officer that it was not “a threat, but a promise.”
Andrews was also charged with two counts of intimidation and disorderly conduct in November. Charging documents say Andrews berated customers and officers Aug. 18 at the Merrillville Dollar Tree, 295 W. Lincoln Highway.
One officer wrote in charging documents that once they arrived at the store, Andrews yelled at him in vulgar language and said the he had his check, according to charging documents.
A spokesperson from the prosecutor’s office declined to comment on Andrews’s new charges or his criminal history.
Records indicate that Andrews is at large and a warrant is out for his arrest.
“This suspect should be considered dangerous,” Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said in a statement. “We encourage the public to avoid approaching him and to call 911 immediately if they see him.”
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
April Wright
Age : 34
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304645
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Fallon Stone
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304663
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kecelyn Sydner
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304632
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hilario Torres Jr.
Age : 48
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304638
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shawn Washington
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304654
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Steven Petrisko
Age : 61
Residence: Goodland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304651
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roosevelt Pickett Jr.
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304649
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andre Patterson
Age : 59
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304634
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000;
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Mack Jr.
Age : 44
Residence: Grant Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304633
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rachel McKinney
Age : 38
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304642
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrick Noonan
Age : 41
Residence: Winfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304655
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Deparatment
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bradley Kelly
Age : 38
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304650
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jason Howard
Age : 31
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304660
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tena Johnson
Age : 43
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304629
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - INSTITUTION - BANK/FINANCIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Leslie Hawkins
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304625
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCS
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chanel Copeland
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304628
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tameera Dillon
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304627
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Elvee Evans III
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304641
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Totianna Gaston
Age : 23
Residence: Ford Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304630
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Olivia Blakeley
Age : 29
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304636
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - STALKING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Steven Bogner
Age : 40
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304648
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristina Bohn
Age : 39
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304635
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tammy Berry
Age : 64
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304626
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - TRAFFICKING WITH AN INMATE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Arroyo
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304661
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750; CONFINEMENT; RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY; MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Melvin Pumphrey III
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304623
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dakota Robinson
Age : 20
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304631
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Sullivan
Age : 43
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304684
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shauntwain Johnson
Age : 46
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304681
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Karley Jensen
Age : 28
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304683
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schneider Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cali Huerta
Age : 20
Residence: Oak Forest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304680
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cindy Irons
Age : 40
Residence: St. Petersburg, FL
Booking Number(s): 2304677
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RIVERBOAT GAMBLING- CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jack Hampton
Age : 43
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304671
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Huber
Age : 41
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304678
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT - KIDNAPPING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chauncey Hackett Jr.
Age : 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304673
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Antwon Butler
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304670
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aundra Butler
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304672
Arrest Date: May 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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WINTER PARK, Fla. — After serving up breakfast and lunch for decades along Fairbanks Avenue, Linda’s Winter Park Diner will close for good this summer.
At the end of July, owner Linda D’Auria will retire after owning the diner for nearly 35 years.
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“We are so excited for her to enjoy retirement, travel and her grandchildren,” a statement on the diner’s website says. “Please come visit before we close towards the end of July. It’s true what they say ‘All good things come to an end.’”
The diner predates Linda, having served up breakfast favorites since the 1950s boasting fast, friendly service with a smile.
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The diner said once Linda’s closes, the property will no longer be a diner.
“It’s bitter sweet because we love our customers and have been a part of the Winter Park community for the past 35 years,” the statement said.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Cocaine has washed up on Volusia County beaches three times in less than a week.
In at least two of those cases, beachgoers found the drugs.
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On Wednesday night, Volusia County deputies were called to Daytona Beach after someone found a bag washed up on shore.
Deputies said they don’t know where the drugs are coming from, but the sheriff’s office said it’s not too uncommon for drugs to wash up on Florida beaches.
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Last October, the U.S. Border Patrol seized 11 pounds of cocaine after it ended up on Daytona Beach.
Deputies say if you find something suspicious on the beach you are asked not to touch it and to contact the sheriff’s office.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal.
A feud between a local developer and city leaders for a fast-growing Orlando suburb persists several months after a judge’s ruling related to the matter — with the affordable housing community at the center of the tensions still yet to break ground.
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A major development plan request for Southwick Commons, a 192-unit affordable housing apartment community that is being developed by Altamonte Springs-based Wendover Housing Partner, and is part of the larger$100 million Apopka City Center mixed-use project, will be heard by Apopka’s development review committee June 7 — the fifth submittal for the request.
Documents included with the meeting agenda indicate the city and the development team are hashing out a handful of design-related items, but Jonathan Wolf, Wendover’s founder and CEO, says contention over the project runs deeper than getting such elements in order.
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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Lake County firefighters helped rescue a horse from a pool on Wednesday.
Firefighters said they were able to get the horse out of its owner’s pool with the help of Sumter County’s Animal Response Team.
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Photos of the rescue show firefighters using large straps to escort the horse out of the pool.
See the pictures of the rescue below:
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Today, LCFR responded to a call for a large animal rescue. Our Firefighters, with the help of Sumter County's Animal Response Team, were able to successfully rescue the horse from the owner's pool. Way to go, team! pic.twitter.com/yTw9ML0MDF
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LAKE COUNTY, Fla — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place in Lady Lake to honor a hometown hero and US Navy veteran who lost his life during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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The new park is a natural preserve with a 2,000-foot walking trail, surrounded by a canopy of cedar, live oaks, water oaks and palm trees. It features amenities, such as picnic shelters, water fountains and restrooms.
The park will be named Snooky Park, dedicated to US Navy veteran Atticus “Snooky” Blanton, who died on USS Arizona on December 7, 1941.
Blanton grew up in Lady Lake during the Great Depression and found himself without a job. When he turned 18 years old in 1940, he decided to enlist in the Navy.
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Blanton’s early letters home to his family talked about his good fortune of being assigned and docked in California before his ship sailed off to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
What Blanton, a Shipfitter 3rd Class, did not know was that on Dec. 7, 1941, Japan would order an attack on the Navy base and ships at Pearl Harbor.
Tragically the USS Arizona was struck by eight armor-piercing bombs, taking the lives of more than 1,100 sailors and marines.
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Blanton’s mother, Annie Lottie Blanton, received a telegram from the U.S. War Department, stating, “Your son Atticus Lee Blanton is missing in action.”
But sadly, a month later, a second telegram arrived, which read the same as the first, but continued with “and presumed dead.”
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“Snooky Park is a long-awaited passive recreation facility in the town of Lady Lake,” said Parks and Recreation Director Mike Burke. “We are fortunate to have the support of the commission to help us preserve this beautiful and historic area of Lady Lake.”
The event will be held at 10 a.m. June 29 at 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd., Lady Lake, FL.
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MIAMI — Lionel Messi says he is coming to Inter Miami and joining Major League Soccer.
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After months of speculation, Messi announced his decision Wednesday to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon in David Beckham since its inception but has yet to make any real splashes on the field.
That likely will soon change. One of Inter Miami’s owners, Jorge Mas, tweeted out a photo of a darkly silhouetted Messi jersey shortly before the Argentinian great revealed his decision in interviews with Spanish news outlets Mundo Deportivo and Sport.
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It was widely believed that Messi eventually would choose to play for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, following fellow great and his longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo to a nation where some clubs now are funded by the state’s sovereign wealth fund. Going back to Barcelona, a storied franchise that he spent most of his career with, was another possibility.
But in the end, he made the call that surprised many. Messi is joining MLS. He said in the interviews Wednesday that some final details still need to be worked out, but that he has made the call to “continue my path” in Miami.
“After winning the World Cup and not being able to return to Barcelona, it was my turn to go to the league of the United States to live football in another way,” Messi said.
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The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner — they give that trophy annually to the best player in the world — makes his move after two years with Paris Saint-Germain. At 35, Messi has nothing left to prove in the game and filled the only significant unchecked box on his resume back in December by leading Argentina to the World Cup title.
Messi has more than 800 goals in his career, making him one of the greatest scorers in the sport’s history. In more than 17 years of representing Argentina on the international stage, he has scored 102 goals against 38 different national team opponents. He scored twice in last year’s World Cup final against France, a match that officially ended 3-3 with Argentina prevailing in penalty kicks.
He has been to the absolute mountaintop of the game.
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And now he comes to MLS, and a team that is struggling — last place in the Eastern Conference, just a few days removed from the firing of coach Phil Neville (who was hand-picked by Beckham two years ago).
Messi’s decision to play in the U.S. might be the biggest boost ever for American soccer on the pro stage. Some of the game’s biggest names — Pele, Thierry Henry, Beckham himself — have come to the U.S. toward the end of their careers, but landing a player still no worse than near the pinnacle of his game and just a few months removed from hoisting a World Cup is simply huge.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — More people are using payment apps like Venmo, Cash App and PayPal to send and receive money.
These kinds of services processed an estimated 893 billion dollars in transactions last year alone, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
But now the agency warns more people are turning to these payment apps instead of traditional banks or credit unions. They believe this means more people may be relying on them for more than just transfers.
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“Many people are even getting paid through digital payment apps that make it such that people are storing more money than they probably ought to,” said Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Chopra said money stored in these apps may not have the same federal protections as traditional banks.
“Your money is safe up to $250,000 in the event that your bank or credit union fails. But when you put money in other places, you can’t be sure that’s the case,” he said. “Just so important that people realize that money sitting in these apps is not earning interest, and not secure in the same way that an insured bank account is.”
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In light of recent bank failures, the agency is now urging people to transfer money from these apps into a secure bank account right away.
“At the end of the day, a consumer should feel confident that where they deposit their money is going to be safe,” said Chopra.
The Washington News Bureau also talked to the Financial Technology Association (FTA) which represents PayPal and other fintech companies.
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In a written statement, the spokesperson said “Tens of millions of American consumers and small businesses rely on payment apps to better spend, manage, and send their money. These accounts are safe and transparent, with users receiving FDIC Insurance on their accounts depending on the products they use. FTA members provide clear and easy-to-understand terms in all their products and prioritize consumer protection every step of the way.”
Chopra said these payment companies are also regulated by the CFPB so the agency is taking some action as well.
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“We have ordered them to provide information about their business practices, given the growth in popularity of these apps, we need to make sure that they’re safe,” said Chopra.
The agency says consumers can submit complaints about financial products and services by visiting the CFPB’s website or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).
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Downtown Orlando is set to get a new fine-dining restaurant concept dubbed Leiah Kitchen + Cellar, which will offer handcrafted cuisine and curated wines.
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The new eatery, which has yet to share its opening date, will offer a modern chef’s table experience with an eclectic menu, according to its Facebook page.
Chef Omar Torres, known for his executive roles at places like The Ritz Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton and Marriott Autograph Collection, is the driving force behind Leiah Kitchen + Cellar.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday night announced the arrest of a woman in connection to a recent deadly shooting in Ocala.
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Sheriff’s investigators said they’ve charged Susan Lorincz, 58, for the killing of 35-year-old Ajike Owens.
Lorincz’s charges include manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery, and two counts of assault, officials said.
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According to a news release issued by MCSO on June 2, deputies were on their way to investigate a report of trespassing in the 1600 block of 107th Lane in Ocala.
While responding, they received a separate report about a shooting at the same location.
Deputies arrived and said they found Owens in front of Lorincz’s apartment, suffering from a gunshot wound. They attempted life-saving aid to Owens before paramedics rushed her to a hospital, but she died, investigators said.
The Sheriff’s Office said its Major Crimes Unit immediately began investigating the incident, conducting interviews with witnesses to the shooting, including Owens’ own children.
Detectives said they also interviewed Lorincz.
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They said they gathered and reviewed forensic and digital evidence, surveillance footage they obtained from various sources, along with prior “incidents and calls for service” that involved the two women.
Detectives said evidence established that over time, Lorincz became angry at Owens’ children for playing in a field near her home. On June 2, investigators said she engaged in an argument with the kids and a neighbor overheard her yelling at them.
Detectives said Lorincz threw a roller skate at Owens’ 10-year-old son, which struck him on his toe.
The boy and his 12-year-old brother then attempted to speak to Lorincz, at which point, deputies said she opened her door and swung at them with an umbrella.
Investigators said the boys told their mother what had transpired; at that point, Ajike Owens went to Lorincz’s door and knocked multiple times, demanding that she come outside.
That’s when Lorincz fired one shot through her door, which struck Owens in her upper chest, according to detectives.
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They added that, at the time she was shot, Owens’ 10-year-old son was standing next to her.
Detectives said that Lorincz claimed she acted in self-defense and that Owens had been trying to break down her door before she fired the shot from inside the apartment.
READ: How Florida’s Stand Your Ground law is playing into Marion County’s fatal shooting of mom
They said Lorincz also claimed that Owens had previously attacked her.
But a Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said that through their investigation, including statements from witnesses who came forward “as late as yesterday,” detectives were able to establish that Lorincz’s actions were “not justifiable under Florida law.”
“I want to thank my detectives for working tirelessly to fully investigate this case. I also want to thank Ms. Owens’ family for their patience as we conducted the diligent investigation that we were bound by law to conduct,” Sheriff Billy Woods said.
“Ms. Lorincz’s fate is now in the hands of the judicial system which I trust will deliver justice in due course,” he added.
“As I go to bed tonight, I will be saying a prayer for Ms. Owens’ children and the rest of her family. I’d ask all of you to do the same.”
Attorneys Ben Crump and Anthony Thomas, who are representing Owens’ family in the case, acknowledged the arrest made by Marion County Sheriff’s Office and released a statement on social media late Tuesday.
NEWS ALERT: @AttorneyCrump and attorney Anthony D. Thomas have released a statement following the arrest of the unidentified shooter of AJ Owens pic.twitter.com/xk6HQMa1bS
— Ben Crump Law, PLLC (@BenCrumpLaw) June 7, 2023
“While we are relieved that the woman apparently responsible for the tragic killing of Ajike “AJ” Owens has been arrested, we are no less concerned that accountability has taken this long because of archaic laws like Stand Your Ground exist,” a portion of Crump’s statement read.
He continued, “What does it say when a person can shoot and kill an unarmed mother in the presence of her young children, and not be immediately taken into custody, questioned, and charged?”
BREAKING: The unidentified 58-year-old white woman connected to the shooting death of Ajike “AJ” Owens has been arrested. #JusticeForAJ pic.twitter.com/HrtssZmtQT
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) June 7, 2023
Owens will be laid to rest at 11 a.m. Monday during a funeral service at an undisclosed location.
At the request of Owens’ mother, she will be eulogized by The. Rev. Al Sharpton.
Investigators said Lorincz is undergoing testing so she can be medically cleared before being placed in a cell at the Marion County Jail.
They said her first appearance hearing will be scheduled once she has been cleared, likely on Thursday.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Police Department said Tuesday around 11:30 p.m. their officers responded to a shooting call in the 5600 block of Merrit Court.
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When officers arrived on the scene, they said they found a 15-year-old male shot in the Citrus Square Apartment’s parking lot.
Neighbors are asking for more security to help stop the violence.
Police said the teen was taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital.
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Investigators are still piecing together what led to the shooting and potential suspects.
Police said the investigation in the shooting is ongoing.
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — In honor of Pet Appreciation Week, Seminole County Animal Services is offering discounted adoption fees.
The shelter is lowering its adoption costs to $20 for dogs and $10 for cats ages 7 months and older.
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The $10 special for cats will continue to run the entire month of June in honor of National Adopt-a-Cat Month.
Shelter officials said they are also in the thick of kitten season and seeking people looking to foster kittens.
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Fosters take a litter of kittens and help keep them happy and healthy until they are old enough to adopt out to their forever homes.
Click here for a list of adoptable pets and more information on the adoption and fostering process.
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Residents in one Osceola County community are about to notice a lot more road construction.
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However, they say the inconvenience will be worth it if it will prevent flooding like what they endured in Hurricanes Ian and Nicole from happening again.
Buenaventura Lakes was hit hard during both storms, but even smaller rainstorms can cause a drainage problem.
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Royal Palm Drive between Solomon Lane and Eden Lane will be closed for drainage improvements.
The county is spending $1.1 million to replace pipes and lower them so more water can drain out from the pond.
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Separately, Osceola County signed a contract with an engineer to design drainage improvements across Buenaventura Lakes. A $4.6 million grant will allow the county to move forward with the projects that will help the community most.
Aside from that project, the county is also hoping to get a $14 million grant from the state that would install a new outfall from the lakes and would remove 142 homes from flooding.
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The sale of 114 acres near Lake Nona and Orlando International Airport has closed, clearing the way for work to commence on a large new mixed-use project.
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Altamonte Springs-based nonprofit health system AdventHealth’s related Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc. sold the vacant land on the west side of Boggy Creek Road in three separate transactions totaling $36 million — or about $315,789 per acre — that each closed May 25 and posted to Orange County public record last week.
The buyers included two subsidiaries of D.R. Horton Multi-Family, the recently rebranded multifamily vertical for Arlington, Texas-based homebuilding powerhouse D.R. Horton (NYSE: DHI), and JTD Land at Nona West LLC — an entity related to Kissimmee-based Jr. Davis Construction Co., which is working with D.R. Horton to develop the townhome component of the project slated to rise there.
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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies arrested a Palm Coast man after they said he pointed a gun at another driver in a case of road rage on Monday in Flagler County.
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Bryant Stanley, 50, is accused of nearly running another motorist off of State Road 100 and pointing a handgun at them through his passenger window.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said one of its deputies later located Stanley’s car along Cypress Point Parkway in Palm Coast and then conducted a high-risk traffic stop.
Video shows deputies, with weapons drawn, ordering Stanley out of his car.
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Deputies said they were able to safely take him into custody.
FCSO said the victim in the road-rage incident and a witness identified Bryant as the man who pointed the handgun.
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Bryant was placed under arrest and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill.
He was booked into jail on a $50,000 bond.
“Road rage will only lead you to jail, especially if there’s a gun involved,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Irresponsible and angry drivers have no place in Flagler County. Hopefully, he will take our anger management course in the jail or be required to by the court.”
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Update:
The tornado warning has expired.
Update:
A tornado warning has been issued for Brevard County.
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The warning will be under effect until 5:30 p.m.
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WFTV Eyewitness News this Morning’s Meteorologist Brian Shields says Central Florida should expect a mild start to the day but temperatures will heat up quickly, reaching the high 80s to low 90s.
Wednesday we’ll have a 50% chance of scattered afternoon storms across Central Florida.
With those summer scattered afternoon storms staying around for the long term.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — A new wheelchair lift at Lake Eola Park is increasing accessibility to the park’s swan boats.
The ADA-accessible boat is now accessible via a new wheelchair lift installed at the swan boat dock.
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City officials said the addition launches a new area of inclusivity and accessibility at Lake Eola Park.
Orlando resident Suellen Fagin-Allen said the lift enhances the lives of those with mobility challenges in our community.
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“The lift benefits people who would not otherwise be able, because of mobility challenges, to negotiate getting into a non-accessible boat,” she said.
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Originally published June 6 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.
Idaho’s average wage for all occupations reached $24.69 per hour last year, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Ada, south central Boise, central Elmore, southeastern Canyon and northwestern Owyhee Counties through 645 PM MDT... At 614 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Danskin Peak to 6 miles north of Oreana. Movement was north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Danskin Peak around 620 PM MDT. Boise Stage Stop around 630 PM MDT. Southeastern Boise, Swan Falls, Prairie and Murphy around 640 PM MDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Originally published June 6 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.
Idaho’s average wage for all occupations reached $24.69 per hour last year, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
That hourly average is 7% higher than it was in 2021, the Idaho Department of Labor said in a release announcing the new data.
The median wage rose about 4% from 2021, to $19.26 per hour in 2022, according to the data. Half of Idahoans were paid less than the median; half were paid more.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics each year releases job and pay data for each state and many metro areas, based on the results of employment and wage surveys. The Idaho Department of Labor compiles and release additional data for six labor market regions, the department said in a news release Tuesday.
The average wage increased by $1.90 an hour in the Coeur d’Alene metro area between 2021 and 2022, the largest dollar jump in the state. Workers in the Treasure Valley region made an average of $25.29 an hour.
The Idaho state minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal minimum wage. The minimum wage for a tipped employee is $3.35 per hour.
The wage survey “is conducted by and for Idahoans,” the Idaho Department of Labor said in the news release. “Businesses provide estimates of employment and wages across the state, allowing employers to make competitive decisions about what wages to pay, and job seekers and youth to make wise career choices.”
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DAVENPORT, Iowa — In the days since the Davenport apartment collapse, a trio of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of people who were inside the building at the moment it crumbled.
Local 5 took a closer look at at the lawsuit filed on behalf of Peach and Lexus Berry, whose attorneys say the entire event was completely avoidable.
In the lawsuit, lawyers say the building's owner, Andrew Wold, took over the building in 2021. Within one month, he received a complaint notice from the city of Davenport, calling the structure "substandard."
Lawyers say Wold did nothing with this notice. The second complaint he received months later was more formal in nature, calling the building a "nuisance."
Fast forward to February of this year, when MidAmerican Energy, an electric and gas utility, refused to allow employees to work on the property until building improvements were made.
Lawyers claim that triggered Wold to hire a company to perform an emergency visit and inspection, which found bricks on the west wall of the building were cracked and crumbling.
That same day, the city of Davenport declared the structure a public hazard, saying the concerns needed immediate attention. They called for beams to be shored up with heavy posts until permanent repairs could be applied.
Wold subsequently hired an engineering company to start work later that month. Workers came across a large hole--roughly 12 to 14 inches wide--between the concrete and facade.
In their report, the engineers said this would soon cause a large panel of facade to collapse, creating a safety hazard and potentially destabilizing the upper areas of facade.
Lawyers say even with multiple safety concerns raised by different entities, tenants were never alerted or evacuated from the building.
They claim Wold fired the engineers a week into their work over a high cost estimate, also turning down a different firm over the cost of their work.
Lawyers hold that while some improvements were made in March and April, necessary shoring up and bracing was never completed.
Five days before the collapse, another site visit from engineers revealed dire concerns, including large patches of facade bulging outward and ready to fall.
Then three days before collapse, the city returned for an inspection, finding what lawyers describe as a "pathetic" attempt from Wold to make it look like he was complying with inspection requirements: He put up two by four pieces of lumber, un-anchored to the ground and unable to hold up the building.
Lawyers hold firm that the city didn't take action on Wold's lack of efforts, nor did they or Wold warn tenants about any safety concerns.
The lawsuit filed on behalf of the Berrys' also includes one claim from an engineer whose work was turned down by Wold over cost. He had driven past the building two days before collapse and spotted bricks laying on the ground, telling workers in the area, "get away, you're going to die." | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/davenport-apartment-building-collapse-lawsuit-negligence-safety-peach-lexus-barry/524-cc68a8df-f65b-407c-92f7-18c43bab47d7 | 2023-06-09T00:55:34 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/davenport-apartment-building-collapse-lawsuit-negligence-safety-peach-lexus-barry/524-cc68a8df-f65b-407c-92f7-18c43bab47d7 |
PHOENIX — The state's top schools official said Thursday a hotline he set up two months ago has resulted in credible tips about what he calls "critical race theory'' unacceptably being taught in Arizona classrooms.
But Tom Horne, a Republican elected to the post in November, refused to say how many such reports there were. He acknowledged there were 30,000 "crank'' calls to the hotline, which invites parents and teachers to report what he calls unacceptable practices in Arizona classrooms of controversial issues. When pushed for specifics of complaints with possible merit, he cited four.
None of those, however, resulted in his Arizona Department of Education taking action. Instead, Horne said, his office has reached out to the districts for more information.
One of the four incidents he cited — a list from a principal at Orange Grove Middle School in Catalina Foothills school district of the pronouns students wanted used for them — occurred in 2021. District policy is not to hide information from parents, and staff will answer any questions parents have, district spokeswoman Julie Farbarik has said of that incident.
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Horne conceded at a Thursday news conference he called about the hotline that even if he could prove validity to complaints that a school district has what he believes is unacceptable racially tinged curricula, he lacks the power to do anything about it. That ability exists within individual school boards, which are locally elected.
That answer did not sit well with two self-defined "dissident'' members of the Scottsdale Unified School District governing board, invited by Horne to the news conference, who complained about materials being used at the elementary and high school levels. One module for lower grade students is "how to be a good citizen," said board member Karen Warner.
"It's showing children protesting with politically charged posters as well as racially charged posters,'' Warner said. Pushed to define what she called "racially charged,'' she said "Black lives matter.''
There also was what she described as a test for upper grades so students could see "how racist you are.''
"Our kids deserve better than this,'' Warner said.
Only thing is, the materials were approved by the other three board members, who all determined they were appropriate.
Horne said state law gives parents the right to review all books, teaching materials and supplemental lessons available to students. And all parents are free to lobby school board members about what they should and should not approve for classrooms.
Won't make complaints public
The Thursday news conference was the latest bid by Horne to wipe out what he calls "critical race theory.''
That academic concept is about racism and how society continues to be affected by historical and current factors such as discrimination, red-lining to keep minorities out of neighborhoods, and subtle racism.
But in what has become a culture war, Horne and many other Republicans contend any lesson that teaches anything other than equality is critical race theory. He said that theory tells children race is the primary factor of how people treat each other.
"This all started during COVID when parents could see what the students were being taught because it was online,'' Horne said. "And many parents were shocked at what they saw, especially critical race theory kinds of things that were being taught to the students.''
One result was Horne's hotline, billed as a place where parents and teachers can report what the Department of Education called "inappropriate public school lessons that detract from teaching academic standards.''
Those, the department said, include not just focusing on race or ethnicity rather than individuals and merit, but also "promoting gender ideology, social emotional learning, or inappropriate sexual content.''
Horne has refused to make the complaints public.
Nor would he say on Thursday how many of the calls or emails were legitimate.
"We can try to use our influence,'' Horne said, when asked what the point of calling the hotline is if he can't act on complaints. "If a teacher is abusing the position of using a captive audience to promote an ideology, that might be unprofessional conduct," he said.
All that would allow him to do is recommend that the state Board of Education suspend or revoke the person's teaching license.
'Outrageous to me'
Horne said nothing in his objections to critical race theory prevent the teaching of historical facts, such as slavery and Jim Crow laws discriminating against people of color.
But he was less clear about how to handle current issues of racism.
Earlier Thursday, for example, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Alabama lawmakers drew congressional districts in a way that discriminated against Blacks. The justices said the maps put together had just one district out of seven where Blacks were likely to be able to elect a candidate of their choice in a state where more than one in four residents is Black.
Horne said discussing the court ruling itself would be acceptable in classroom lessons under the category of "accurate history.''
Asked what a teacher should be able to tell a student who complains of being a victim of discrimination, he answered, "I think the solution is teach the other kids that they are to treat everybody as an individual and that race is not relevant and that sexual orientation is not relevant, not to tell kids that they live in a white supremacy country. That's outrageous to me and I think it's unprofessional as hell.''
Horne said his concerns go beyond critical race theory. He also lashed out at anything that teaches about a dominant culture, unconscious bias, privilege and "restorative justice,'' the last he defined as talking to people when they misbehave versus punishing them.
Amy Carney, another member of the Scottsdale school board invited by Horne to the news conference, acknowledged that parents are entitled to opt their children out of lessons they find inappropriate, such as the ones the board adopted earlier this week over the objections of Warner and herself. Students must also be provided with alternative assignments.
But that doesn't address her objection, Carney said.
"I'm sorry, but we should not be buying any curriculum or assigning things to our elementary school students that parents have to worry about opting out of,'' she said.
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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 commencement ceremony 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. Police have arrested Amari Pollard, 19, who authorities said had a longstanding dispute with Jackson.
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.”
Security added at ceremony
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.”
'We don’t want to take away what they worked so hard for'
For state 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 is 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.
This is continuing Times-Dispatch coverage of a shooting that killed two after a Richmond high school graduation ceremony.
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Christine Conaghy has returned to Holy Spirit High School as the new coach of the Spartans' girls soccer team.
Conaghy, 23, was hired this week to coach Holy Spirit, a team she led as a player to the South Jersey Non-Public B championship in 2016.
She replaces Alicia Downey, her former coach who stepped down in April after 12 seasons in order to spend more time with her family. Downey and husband Jay have three children.
“It’s incredible (to be the new coach),” said Conaghy. “It’s a great honor, and I’m super-excited. I know I have huge shoes to fill, but I’m excited for the challenge.”
Downey, a former Holy Spirit and Rutgers University standout, had a career coaching record of 135-73-9. Conaghy called Downey a big influence.
“Going into high school we knew of the legacy that she left at Holy Spirit and then went on to Rutgers and had a phenomenal career there,” Conaghy said of Downey. “She was not only a great coach but a huge inspiration. You wanted to be like her and to learn from her, and we ended up having a pretty good run at Spirit.”
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As a coach, Conaghy plans to emphasize the values of soccer.
“The game of soccer taught me so many different values,” Conaghy said. “Teamwork, dedication, time management, discipline, commitment. Those are definitely the most important things to me, and also having fun. So this should be some of the most memorable moments in these girls’ high school careers.”
Conaghy, a forward, was The Press Girls Soccer Player of the Year in 2016 after scoring 34 goals to finish with 82 in her career. Both marks broke school records previously held by Downey. Conaghy played from 2017-2021 for NCAA Division I New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark.
Holy Spirit athletic director Steve Normane said he and others at Holy Spirit couldn’t imagine a better successor to Downey than Conaghy.
“Besides Alicia, she’s probably the best girls soccer player ever to come out of Holy Spirit,” Normane said of Conaghy. “She went to NJIT and ended up playing five years because she got the extra COVID year. She did very well. By the end of her career she was one of the top players in (the America East Conference).
“Christine was always one of the hardest workers, one of the most dedicated girls out on the field and at practice. Now she’s back local. She’s getting her masters degree at Stockton (in social work). This (becoming the coach) is something she’s able to work out. Obviously, it’s a pretty easy decision to replace Alicia with one of the best players she’s ever coached.”
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Why the Fayetteville Police Foundation is speaking out against the City Council
After a majority of the Fayetteville City Council indicated that without seeing the police body camera footage they would not be inclined to pay for legal representation for two officers being sued in a fatal shooting, a group supporting the Fayetteville Police Department condemned the decision Thursday.
In a statement, the Fayetteville Police Foundation, a nonprofit that provides “support and resources” to the Police Department, challenged the council’s decision.
“It is essential to uphold the principle that police officers, who put their lives on the line every day to protect our community, are entitled to adequate legal support and representation when faced with legal challenges,” the statement said. “The council’s vote establishes a precedent that if you are a police officer, (firefighter), sanitation worker, parks and rec worker or an office personnel employee and you are involved in an accident or any other unfortunate situation, the council may not support you in your battles.”
The debate
During the council’s Monday work session, Councilwoman Kathy Jensen introduced a motion to hold a public vote on whether the city would fund the legal representation of Fayetteville Police Officer Zacharius Borom and Sgt. Timothy Rugg. Borom shot and killed Jada Johnson, 22, after Rugg tackled her during a mental health crisis. The autopsy revealed the young mother had been hit 17 times. Police were at the Colgate Drive home after Johnson and her grandparents repeatedly called 911, reporting her ex-boyfriend was trying to break into the house.
Though no criminal charges will be filed after a state investigation found the shooting was justified, Johnson’s family filed a federal lawsuit April 7 against Borom, Rugg and the city of Fayetteville. According to a city ordinance, city employees can request legal representation and the city's governing body can pay for an employee's representation if the act leading to the lawsuit was within the scope of their job.
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Jensen said Monday that in the interest of transparency, she was requesting a public vote on whether the city would finance a defense for the officers in the civil case. The issue was timely because the officers needed to know if the city would pay for their representation before they could find alternative legal representation, she said.
“They have respectfully requested that the city of Fayetteville provide legal representation to defend the alleged claims,” Jensen said. “I am asking for this to be put on the agenda for June 12.”
City Attorney Karen McDonald told the council the lawsuit was in mediation, but she did not know if the mediation would be successful or when it might be completed.
The question of footage
Several council members, including Councilman D.J. Haire and Councilwoman Shakeyla Ingram, asked if they could view the body camera footage from Johnson’s death. North Carolina law prohibits the release of body camera footage without a judge's order.
McDonald said Police Chief Kemberle Braden filed a petition asking a judge to release the footage. According to the petition, filed on May 26, Braden asks that the footage be released only to the City Council in closed session so council members can determine if they want to pay for the officers’ legal representation.
An earlier petition to the courts by the City Council requesting the release of the footage was denied, as was a December petition filed by attorneys for Rick Iwanski, the slain woman's grandfather, asking that the footage be released to the public. Cumberland County Superior Court Judge Jim Ammons ruled in October that the Iwanskis and their legal team could view the footage it would not be released publicly and that after the family viewed it they were not permitted to comment publicly on the content of the videos.
Last month, in announcing that the shooting was justified, Attorney General Josh Stein, whose office provide a special prosecutor to review the case, called for the body camera footage to be released to the public.
"I call for the body camera footage recorded at the scene to be released in the interest of transparency to the people," Stein said in a news release.
Councilman Johnny Dawkins said Monday he thought the council should pay for Borom and Rugg’s representation.
“Whether you saw the video or not, the attorney general said, ‘Release the video,’ and he said no criminal charges,” Dawkins said. “That’s enough for me. ... They're our employees. We should pay for their legal representation."
Mayor Mitch Colvin said at the meeting that the number of times Johnson was shot sounds "horrific,” but he would need the body camera footage to make a final decision.
“This is a tough conversation,” he said. “As I’ve said before, in order to make a true assessment of it, I need to have the context of it.”
The motion to vote on paying for the officers' legal representation ultimately failed 5-4.
During discussion among council members after the motion failed, city attorney McDonald said her understanding was the city would not be paying for the officers’ representation.
“Until otherwise directed,” Colvin interjected.
Jensen said the council had discussed in closed session not paying for the officers’ legal representation.
“So now it’s transparent. So when somebody asks, now they know,” she said.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County deputies say a house near West Melbourne has become a nuisance to the neighborhood.
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Deputies had to visit the home along Gray Road nearly 60 times this year.
According to the sheriff’s office, the calls range from reports of drug deals to alleged prostitution.
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Neighbors have complained it’s become an eyesore with items constantly thrown across the yard.
Sheriff Wayne Ivey says investigators arrested the homeowner a couple of weeks ago after a search warrant was issued on the house.
Tuesday, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office set up a surveillance van across the street from the home and labeled the home as a high intensity target or HIT.
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People living inside the home say the constant surveillance is an invasion of privacy.
Investigators hope the surveillance will deter anyone from committing crimes in the neighborhood.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The juvenile bear roaming Lake Eola was captured and will be relocated.
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The bear has been hopping from tree to tree around Lake Eola since Sunday.
Tuesday the bear moved to a third tree, closer to the lake’s edge.
FWC said the bear was too high in the tree and it was unsafe to attempt to dart the bear at that time.
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Tuesday evening FWC was able to capture the bear and he will now be moved to a new home.
The bear was first spotted on Sunday near the Relax Grill on the northwest corner of Lake Eola.
On Sunday, Orlando police barricaded the area while FWC monitored the bear’s activities.
FWC left a trap overnight, hoping to capture the furry creature.
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Officials say the bear climbed down from the tree at some point Sunday night to inspect the trap that was set but was “spooked” away by a bicyclist that breached the perimeter of the caution tape that was set up to keep people out of the area.
On Monday, the bear was spotted again, on the other side of Lake Eola near World of Beer.
Officials say the best chance of getting the bear to leave the area will be for onlookers to “keep their distance.”
According to FWC, it’s common to see bears during this time of year because they’re more active as juvenile bears leave their mothers searching for new homes.
Officials say the bears will typically move along on their own if given space.
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Some parents are outraged over a local high school yearbook, leading to a heated back and forth in Seminole County Tuesday.
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The school district agreed to reprint or refund yearbooks at Lyman High School that included an LGBTQ spread.
The pages in question brought people from both sides out. One side said they want the board to say they’re not going to reprint or refund anyone over the issue, while the other side said the spread did not belong in the yearbook in the first place.
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The district said the decision stemmed from four parent complaints, and there have been two refund/return requests and zero reprint requests.
The board did not put the item on the agenda tonight, and only briefly touched on the subject before public comment.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Prayer ribbons with the names of the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting will again be displayed outside of Orlando City Hall this week.
The string of 49 black ribbons, mixed in with rainbow ribbons, was sent to Orlando from residents of Provincetown, Massachusetts.
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan, and LGBTQ+ leaders will host a solemn gathering in front of the prayer ribbons at City Hall Commons Plaza on Friday at 1:30 p.m.
The specially dedicated strand of prayer ribbons will be displayed at Orlando City Hall Commons Plaza from June 9 to 18.
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VOLSUIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is responding on Twitter after an antisemitic group said the plan to file a lawsuit aimed at the sheriff.
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The lawsuit claimed that Sheriff Chitwood did not have a right to talk about the group and demanded $100,000.
The sheriff said he would send the group a pacifier that says, “Mike Chitwood hurt my feelings.”
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ORLANDO, Fla. — If you love to cook and the iconic Slider is one of your main ingredients, this contest is for you.
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White Castle, home of The Original Slider, has kicked off the White Castle Slider Showdown to find the most mouthwatering recipes this summer that feature at least six sliders as the main ingredient.
The recipes must use at least six beef Sliders be it original, cheese or jalapeno, or with or without pickles.
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Sliders can be purchased at White Castle restaurants or from the frozen aisles of most major grocery stores. Participants must be at least 18 years old to enter.
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The Slider showdown runs through Sept 4. Participants can enter their recipes by posting a video on a public TikTok account or a video or photo carousel on a public Instagram account tagging @WhiteCastle and using the hashtag #SliderShowdownContest.
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Videos or photos must show the ingredients, preparation method and final product, and a detailed recipe included in the post.
The winner of the contest will receive free Sliders for a year, special recognition during a complimentary trip to White Castle’s home office in Ohio and more.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The woman who deputies say shot and killed her neighbor in Marion County on a Stand Your Ground defense has been taken into custody.
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Protestors spent Tuesday demanding the state attorney in Marion County hold the killer of Ajike Owens accountable.
READ: Protesters call for arrest of woman accused of shooting, killing Marion County mother
The mother of four was shot through the front door of her neighbor’s home Friday after she went to confront that neighbor for throwing objects at her children.
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- Philadelphia City Councilmember Mike Driscoll (6th District) introduced legislation on Thursday that expands local enforcement and imposes stricter penalties on people involved in street racing events.
- The proposed bill would impose $2,000 fines and seizures of vehicles of drivers engaged in drifting, “doughnuts” and spin-outs in Philadelphia and also add the term "drifting" to Philadelphia's traffic code.
- The proposal comes less than a week after Anthony Allegrini Jr., 18, was shot and killed by a Pennsylvania state trooper when he allegedly struck two state troopers with his car during an illegal street racing event.
Days after a weekend of illegal street racing events culminated in the deadly police shooting of a teenager, city council proposed a bill that would impose $2,000 fines and seizures of vehicles of drivers engaged in drifting, “doughnuts” and spin-outs in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Councilmember Mike Driscoll (6th District) introduced legislation on Thursday that expands local enforcement and imposes stricter penalties on people involved in street racing events.
The legislation would add the term “drifting” to Philadelphia’s traffic code and define it as any intentional act of steering a vehicle in a circle where the rear wheel or wheels lose traction and create a controlled skid sideways. The new definition also covers “doughnuts” and “spin-outs.”
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“We need to address all illegal street vehicle activities that are an inherent danger to the general public. Providing for public safety must be our top priority at all times. Focusing on those who partake in ‘drifting’ on our city streets is not the final solution, but it is a tool we can utilize to deter the activity from happening,” Councilmember Driscoll said. “We want individuals to think twice about engaging in illegal street activities when they could be facing a $2,000 fine per violation or the seizure of their vehicle.”
The proposed ordinance also targets illegal activity that occurs on any city street, highway, recreation center or private parking lot without the owner’s consent. Police officers or anyone authorized to enforce ordinances would be allowed to issue violations.
Officers would also be able to seize a vehicle if they have probable cause that it is being used to “drift” on any city street or property. Police would then store the seized vehicle until there is a final adjudication of the alleged offenses, officials said. Any forfeited vehicles would then be disposed of.
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The proposal comes less than a week after Anthony Allegrini Jr., 18, was shot and killed by a Pennsylvania state trooper when he allegedly struck two state troopers with his car. Investigators said the teen was attending an illegal car meetup that blocked traffic on I-95 in South Philadelphia. It was one of several illegal street racing events in the city over the weekend, officials said.
“The tragic events of this past weekend, which culminated in the death of an 18-year-old in my district, underline the necessity and importance of this legislation,” Councilmember Mark Squilla (1st District), a legislation co-sponsor, said. “I truly believe it will deter this illegal behavior, save lives and maintain the quality of life in our communities. I am proud to co-sponsor this legislation with Councilmember Driscoll.” | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/proposed-bill-cracks-down-on-illegal-street-racing-in-philadelphia/3582127/ | 2023-06-09T01:06:20 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/proposed-bill-cracks-down-on-illegal-street-racing-in-philadelphia/3582127/ |
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RIO VISTA, Calif. — The Rio Vista Fire Department says two people are dead after a plane crash Thursday.
According to officials, first responders were dispatched to the Rio Vista Airport for "an aircraft down." The plane was found east of the airport in a rural unincorporated area of Solano County.
The Rio Vista Fire Department says dispatch was told the aircraft was "circling in an unusual manner."
Upon arrival, they found a single-engine plane with two people trapped inside. Both were dead.
The plane's flight path before the crash is unknown. The FAA, NTSB, and Solano County Sheriff's Office are investigating.
The NTSB told ABC10 in a statement an investigator will arrive on site Friday for the on-scene portion of the investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/deadly-plane-crash-in-rio-vista/103-925f31c5-a902-4f9d-8d1f-ff7fa7b39b74 | 2023-06-09T01:06:39 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/deadly-plane-crash-in-rio-vista/103-925f31c5-a902-4f9d-8d1f-ff7fa7b39b74 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Another shooting in Del Paso Heights has the entire community, city leaders and organizations like Brother 2 Brother fed up with gun violence. A total of seven people were hurt in a shooting Wednesday night.
People in the area told ABC10 it's become somewhat of the norm to hear gunshots regularly. They're also aware nonprofits are doing what they can to prevent future gun violence, especially among the youth.
"All of the sudden we heard POW POW POW POW. I thought it was cherry bombs, but when the bullet went past my ear and tapped me upside the head, that's when I realized it wasn't fireworks," said Terris Payne, who was caught in the crossfire of Wednesday's shooting.
Sacramento Police say shots were fired around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday near the 1600 block of Grand Avenue.
"We are really fed up. We're fed up with the killings. We're fed up with the mental things that's going on and we're fed up with the drug abuse," said Tawana Johnson, who lives in Del Paso Heights and is a member of the Del Paso Heights Community Association.
Officers found two people at the scene and the other five at a hospital.
The cause of the shooting is under investigation, but the president of the Del Paso Heights Community Association has his own opinion.
"Some folks because of the mental strain... guns become attractive. Whereas if they were in a healthy environment and they didn't have the mental strains of life, they wouldn't be as attracted to guns or violence or anything of that nature," said Gregory Jefferson, president of the Del Paso Heights Community Association.
Just a few feet up the road, flowers and balloons can be seen as the community mourns 18-year-old Billy Scott. The high school student died a week ago after being shot in the leg.
Councilmember Sean Loloee says he's committed to figuring out what needs to be done to stop the violence.
"It's incidents like this that give the whole community a black eye. It's a phenomenal community and we've got to do more. We need to make sure we have enough police presence here to make sure that it minimizes some of these things," said Loloee.
Just moments into our interview, a driver actually took the liberty of doing a donut in the middle of the intersection and burning his tires.
Acts of violence like Wednesday night's shooting have organizations like Brother 2 Brother dedicated to helping their community.
"We just opened a building up. It's a safe zone building and it's right behind us. What we're going to be doing is summer programs with our youth. School's out now so from in the morning time they're gonna be coming in, having lunch, learning a little bit more curriculum, teaching them about gun safety," said Aaron Cardoza, the president of Brother 2 Brother.
The organization is planning to open up the free safe zone location in just a few days. ABC10 plans to be there when it happens.
At the same time, Loloee says he's planning on having a meeting with officials, organizations and community members as soon as Monday to discuss solutions.
WATCH MORE ON ABC10: Neighborhood Wellness working to heal the heart of Del Paso Heights | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/del-paso-heights-community-angry-after-7-hit-in-wednesday-night-shooting/103-501e570d-9f7a-40cb-8b21-f3528b99fe22 | 2023-06-09T01:06:45 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/del-paso-heights-community-angry-after-7-hit-in-wednesday-night-shooting/103-501e570d-9f7a-40cb-8b21-f3528b99fe22 |
FOLSOM, Calif. — A Stockton man is in custody after he allegedly attacked a Folsom jewelry store employee and stole jewelry from the case last Thursday.
According to the Folsom Police Department, it happened June 1 at Kay Jewelers. Police were called for a robbery and were told the suspect – who was wearing a unique cap – grabbed jewelry from the case and assaulted an employee.
A witness gave police a license plate number for the suspect and detectives found the vehicle in Stockton where they tried to stop it for code violations.
A short car chase happened followed by a foot chase and then the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Odell Jones, barricaded himself in an apartment on Arriba Avenue for about two hours.
He eventually left the apartment and was arrested on charges connected to the chase. He will be extradited back to Sacramento County for robbery charges.
Watch more from ABC10: Police Shooting: Police open fire in Stockton | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/man-arrested-after-assault-robbery-folsom-jewelry-store/103-0b1d498f-c62c-4611-b903-c2d1e920cb66 | 2023-06-09T01:06:52 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/man-arrested-after-assault-robbery-folsom-jewelry-store/103-0b1d498f-c62c-4611-b903-c2d1e920cb66 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Apart from the first weekend of June, this month has started off mild and will continue to be that way through this weekend and into next week.
The presence of persistent low-pressure systems following last weekend's heat has dropped temperatures below climatological normal and even introduced daily afternoon thunderstorms in the Sierra, dropping up to an inch of rain in some areas.
By Sunday, the system will be over the Central California coast and that is when rain chances will be highest across the state.
This weekend may be cool for June standards but the weather will still be excellent. The medium range weather models are hinting at near normal to slightly above average temperatures next weekend so enjoy the beautiful weather while it's still here.
Temperatures in the Sierra will remain below average as well, with highs in the 60s and 70s.
The main story in the Sierra will be thunderstorms, as it has been for much of the last few weeks. The presence of unstable air and high moisture levels point to the potential for heavy downpours and flash flooding in areas where storms pop up, especially due to ongoing snowmelt concerns.
Other threats that will be present thanks to the thunderstorms will be periods of gusty winds, small hail, and lightning. When thunder roars, head indoors! The American Hiking Society recommends finishing hikes before noon to limit risk of getting caught in a thunderstorm. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/weekend-travel-forecast-thunderstorms-cool-temperatures-sierra-sunday/103-a1d30eaa-77cc-43aa-bbe8-aea93140ee8f | 2023-06-09T01:06:58 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/weekend-travel-forecast-thunderstorms-cool-temperatures-sierra-sunday/103-a1d30eaa-77cc-43aa-bbe8-aea93140ee8f |
Constructions starts on AC hotel near Bonstelle site in Detroit
Construction has started on a Marriott-branded, 154-room, 10-story hotel beside the historic Bonstelle Theatre in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood, officials announced Thursday.
Roxbury Group, a Detroit-based real estate development firm, is developing the AC Detroit at the Bonstelle project in partnership with Peachtree Group of Atlanta, representatives said in a statement.
When it opens in 2024 at Woodward Avenue and Eliot Street, the building is slated to become the first AC Hotel in southeast Michigan and second in the state, according to the release.
The project also incorporates the restoration of the Bonstelle to its original 1903 Albert Kahn-designed exterior and 1925 interior redesign by C. Howard Crane, a noted theater architect, officials said.
Besides live performances, as well as civic, corporate and private functions, the Bonstelle will be connected to the hotel through a 4,000-square-foot glass-enclosed conservatory also slated to feature a bar and private event space, according to the release.
“We are very excited to be bringing the AC Hotels brand to Detroit, and to be doing so in such grand fashion with the connection to the Bonstelle,” said David Di Rita, principal of the Roxbury Group. “We take a great deal of pride in pairing high-end hospitality with iconic historic properties, and we are honored to be restoring the beauty of the Bonstelle and seamlessly integrating it with the modern sensibility of AC Hotels.”
The Bonstelle Theatre site opened in 1903 as the Temple Beth El synagogue, which moved up Woodward in 1925.The building later housed a theater company then became a movie house. In 1951, it was acquired by Wayne State University, which restored the name and function as a theater. In 2018, WSU announced its decommissioning amid an expansion of the Hilberry Theatre.
The AC Hotel plans were first announced in early 2020. It had been slated to replace the West Elm hotel planned for the site.
Stantec leads the project design. Interior design is by Patrick Thompson Design. The build is managed by Sachse Construction.
Financing is provided by Flagstar Bank, Bank of Ann Arbor, Invest Detroit and Stonehill, a part of Peachtree Group, according to the release.
The hotel manager will be Azul Hospitality, which oversees Roxbury’s two other hospitality projects in the city: Element Detroit at the Metropolitan and Aloft Detroit at the David Whitney.
“Situated at the gateway to Downtown, the hotel is within walking distance of major destinations such as Little Caesars Arena, Orchestra Hall, Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business and the Detroit Medical Center,” representatives said Thursday. “The complex will also anchor a series of developments planned for surrounding properties at Mack and Woodward that are being developed by Birmingham-based Professional Property Management.”
The announcement came the same day the iconic Book Tower on Washington Boulevard reopened after a lengthy renovation.
The city has other planned or ongoing hotel projects.
Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown on Lafayette Boulevard recently opened. Corktown's Godfrey Hotel is expected to open this year. Meanwhile, Huntington Place is slated to have an attached hotel. As part of its $1.5 billion investment in the District Detroit, Olympia Development and Related Companies plan two hotels. The Westin Book Cadillac is undergoing $20 million in renovations. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/06/08/constructions-starts-on-ac-hotel-near-bonstelle-site-in-detroit/70304467007/ | 2023-06-09T01:14:51 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/06/08/constructions-starts-on-ac-hotel-near-bonstelle-site-in-detroit/70304467007/ |
CAMANO ISLAND, Wash. — Long-awaited relief is on the way for the people of storm-prone Camano Island.
Terry Miller and his wife Cindy have lived there for 9 years. Even on a warm, sunny day, stormy thoughts aren't far away.
"I guess it's just one of the pleasures of living on the island," he chuckled.
High winds routinely rip the island, tearing down trees, turning off the power, and leaving people in the cold and dark.
Outages of several days at a time are common during storm season.
"It's not just the long outages. We get a number of brief interruptions. It's like somebody flips a switch," said Miller.
Those days are now numbered by 87 new power poles being installed from Stanwood to the island. The poles will carry a second line of electricity from the mainland.
Snohomish County PUD crews are erecting steel poles that won't break if trees topple into them.
The current line, 66 years old, will remain, giving the island's 18,000 residents two options when the storms come.
"This is a real game changer for the residents of Camano Island," said PUD spokeswoman Kellie Stickney. "Creating this additional line will make it so if the current line needs to be worked on, or if the line for some reason goes out, there will be another line feeding the island providing power to the residents."
The $11 million project has been in the works for a decade and will provide peace of mind to islanders, many of whom are senior citizens.
"We can't control the weather and we can't control the trees," said Stickney. "So we're going to control what we can control."
But the project isn't without its challenges. Because some of the poles are near water they must be planted in steel casings that keep water out and stabilize the ground.
"If you've ever tried to dig a hole on a beach you'll see the dirt keeps sloughing in. The more you dig down, the wider the hole gets and maybe you're not getting deeper at all," explained Stickney.
The hope is to have the project done by this storm season but it likely won't be complete until next year. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/infrastructure/high-voltage-power-line-camano-island/281-5b073cc4-2b7b-43a6-b3be-f4ba22ec59c7 | 2023-06-09T01:16:35 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/infrastructure/high-voltage-power-line-camano-island/281-5b073cc4-2b7b-43a6-b3be-f4ba22ec59c7 |
SEATTLE — Six King County Metro routes will be suspended between June 12 and June 16, and other individual weekday trips will be canceled between June 12 and Sept. 1 as the transit agency faces challenges with staffing and fleet availability.
In a message posted to its website, King County Metro said maintenance crews are working to repair buses and return them to service, and the agency is working with vendors to address supply chain challenges.
The company said it's actively recruiting, training and promoting operators in order to address workforce availability challenges impacting service.
Routes 16, 232, 237, 301, 304 and 320 will be suspended between June 12 and June 16. The agency plans to update riders if certain routes will remain suspended for additional weeks.
Individual weekday trips have also been removed from some routes. Check King County Metro's website for a list of individual trips, times and start places.
Riders are encouraged to sign up for transit alerts and use real-time tracking tools to see which routes and services are operating.
Here's a list of alternative travel options for routes that have been canceled between June 12 and 16:
Route 16
- Along Greenwood Avenue North and/or Phinney Avenue North, use Route 5 to/from downtown Seattle.
Route 232
- Use Route 224 between Duvall and Redmond Transit Center. Parking is available at Duvall Park & Ride.
- Use RapidRide B Line between Redmond Transit Center, Redmond Technology Station, and Bellevue Transit Center. Parking is available at Redmond Transit Center.
Route 237
- In Woodinville, use Route 231 to/from Kirkland Transit Center and transfer to/from Route 250 to/from Bellevue, or use Route 311 and ST Express 532 or ST Express Route 535 or Route 342 with a transfer at Northeast 128th Street.
- At Woodinville Park & Ride, use Routes ST Express Route 522 and ST Express Route 535 with a transfer at UW Bothell / Cascadia College to travel to/from Bellevue.
- At Brickyard Park & Ride use ST Express Route 535 to/from Bellevue. Parking is available at Brickyard Park & Ride.
- At Northeast 128th Street, use ST Express Route 532 or ST Express Route 535. Parking is available Kingsgate Park & Ride.
Route 301
- Between Shoreline and Northgate, use Routes 346 or 348.
- Parking is available at Aurora Village Transit Center and Shoreline Park & Ride.
Route 304
- Between Shoreline and Northgate, use Routes 331, 345 or 348. Parking is available at Shoreline Park & Ride.
Route 320
- Between Lake City and Northgate, use Route 20.
- Between Kenmore, Bothell, Lake Forest Park and Lake City, use Route 372 or ST Express Route 522.
- Between Northgate and South Lake Union, use Link to connect with Route 8 at Capitol Hill Station, or with Route 70 at U District Station, or with the RapidRide C Line, South Lake Union Streetcar or routes 40, 62, or 70 at Westlake Station. Parking is available at Northgate Station. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/metro-bus-route-cancellations/281-af7cae15-f8b5-4206-b583-9e37513757d9 | 2023-06-09T01:16:42 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/metro-bus-route-cancellations/281-af7cae15-f8b5-4206-b583-9e37513757d9 |
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health announced Thursday it will provide funds for a new ambulance in Carter County.
The grant will fund an additional ambulance for Carter County EMS that will be available to transfer patients who need higher levels of care than can be provided at a community hospital.
The ambulance will be stationed at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton to help reduce the strain on transportation from rural parts of the county, Ballad said.
The grant was the result of discussions between Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby and the health system, according to Ballad.
“Mayor Woodby reached out to me on behalf of her EMS providers and the citizens of Carter County to work collaboratively on a solution for ensuring patients receive timely care,” Ballad Health Southern Region President Lisa Carter said in a release. “Adding an additional ambulance to their fleet will assist the county in achieving that goal.”
Last month, Ballad announced it would close the intensive care unit at Sycamore Shoals and consolidate it with the ICU at Johnson City Medical Center. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/ballad-health-grant-to-fund-new-ambulance-in-carter-county/ | 2023-06-09T01:20:20 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/ballad-health-grant-to-fund-new-ambulance-in-carter-county/ |
OLD FORGE, Pa. — Officials and community members gathered to dedicate part of South Main Street to one of its own.
Glynn Lunney grew up in Lackawanna County and made history in 1969.
Lunney was the flight director during the Apollo 11 mission, putting the first man on the moon.
Rusty Fender presented the idea for Glynn Lunney Way to the borough council four times over the years, the last was in 2021, and council members were on board. After two years of paperwork and approval from NASA and PennDOT, this mission is finally complete.
"I think that the feel of today was again reliving that August 8th, 1969, when Glynn came back to his hometown two weeks after he fulfilled the greatest technological achievement of all time," said Rusty Fender, Old Forge native, NASA, and PennDOT engineer
Lunney passed away in 2021, and his four children and their families flew in from Texas for the dedication.
Shawn Lunney says Old Forge may not be their hometown, but it feels like it is every time they're here.
"I came for the parade in 69. And it was always such a joy to come here because it's all these people we knew his family, and to have the folks work so long and so hard to dedicate a street in his name, which will be permanent and lasting forever. I know he'd be so grateful," he said.
Old Forge prides itself in a lot of things, and people say this small community is proud to have raised the man who helped put mankind on the moon.
"Watching him on television as a kid and seeing him with the headsets on talking to the Apollo crews, it was just something that was very near and dear to my heart, so that's why I think it means so much to me today," said Joe Glynn of Old Forge.
"This town made him who he was and what he was, and I think he always took that with him. And so we really, really appreciate what the town has done not only with his latest gesture but really for helping my dad be who he was," Shawn Lunney said.
Old Forge Mayor Robert Legg also declared June 8 Glynn Lunney Day.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/old-forge-dedicates-street-to-apollo-11-flight-director-glynn-lunney-wnep-lackawanna-county-pa/523-626ca367-9fd4-45fd-ae2c-793b883d3594 | 2023-06-09T01:23:29 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/old-forge-dedicates-street-to-apollo-11-flight-director-glynn-lunney-wnep-lackawanna-county-pa/523-626ca367-9fd4-45fd-ae2c-793b883d3594 |
PLYMOUTH, Pa. — Graduation caps flew into the air in Luzerne County.
The seniors at Wyoming Valley West finally got their moment.
District officials were forced to postpone the graduation to because of the smoke from the Canadian wildfires.
"Disappointed, very disappointed, because the kids couldn't do their day on their day. But I'm glad they did give it to them today," said Kim Johnson of Kingston.
"That smoke stuff, you know, is very unhealthy, so I felt that pushing it back an extra day was better because today is better than yesterday. But I'd rather have my family out here when it's OK, better than yesterday because, like I said, yesterday was terrible," added Dre Moses of Wilkes-Barre.
There’s a wonderful place that you really should see called The Land of Hatchy Milatchy. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/students-graduate-after-smoke-postponement-the-seniors-at-wyoming-valley-west-finally-got-their-moment/523-2c151472-a305-4cf8-bce0-3814730ebcca | 2023-06-09T01:23:35 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/students-graduate-after-smoke-postponement-the-seniors-at-wyoming-valley-west-finally-got-their-moment/523-2c151472-a305-4cf8-bce0-3814730ebcca |
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Diaper Bank program to provide free diapers to eligible families in Maricopa County
Eligible families in Maricopa County will now be able to get free diapers from the Maricopa County Human Services Department. The new Diaper Bank program is slated to give more than 700,000 diapers to families in and around Maricopa County.
The county expects to provide a monthly supply of 150 diapers to nearly 5,000 children in the county, according to a press release. Funding for the diapers was obtained through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Jacqueline Edwards, human services director for Maricopa County, commented on the significance of the Diaper Bank program.
“We understand the financial strain that families face when it comes to providing for their children. The availability of diapers at no cost through our Diaper Bank will allow parents to prioritize their expenses without compromising their child's well-being. This Diaper Bank is just one more way Maricopa County is working to provide relief to families,” Edwards said in a written statement.
Who is eligible for the Diaper Bank?
According to the county, Maricopa County families residing outside the cities of Phoenix, Glendale and Mesa are eligible for the program. Moreover, eligibility is also extended to families who are a part of Maricopa County’s Head Start program.
Income requirements are another factor that families are required to meet, as eligible families must be within 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. According to statistics from the Department of Health and Human Services, 150% of the level equates to an annual income of $37,290 for a family of three.
Residents who are interested in the program and wish to determine their eligibility in the Diaper Bank program can contact the Maricopa County Human Services Department at 602-372-3700.
Where are diapers being distributed?
Diapers will be distributed every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Maricopa County Head Start Office in Mesa. The distribution will take place while supplies last and no appointment is necessary to receive the free diapers.
Are there any other programs like these?
Yes, organizations like the Diaper Bank of Central Arizona provide diapers to agencies across the region. More information can be found at: https://www.diaperbankaz.org/. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/08/maricopa-county-diaper-bank-program-to-give-free-diapers/70304334007/ | 2023-06-09T01:26:09 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/08/maricopa-county-diaper-bank-program-to-give-free-diapers/70304334007/ |
Adoptive mother of Jesse Wilson released from jail on own recognizance
Crystal Wilson, whom authorities arrested and extradited in connection to the disappearance and death of her 10-year-old adoptive son Jesse Wilson, was recently released from a Maricopa County jail on her own recognizance after her attorney successfully convinced a judge to modify her release conditions.
Jesse was last seen alive in 2016 in his Buckeye home. His remains were found six miles from his home about two years after his disappearance.
Authorities arrested Crystal in Gainsville, Georgia back in December 2022 on one count of abandonment or concealment of a dead body after being indicted by a Maricopa County grand jury. She remained incarcerated at the Hall County Jail before being extradited to Phoenix on March 4 where she was booked into a Maricopa County jail.
Court documents obtained by The Arizona Republic show Crystal’s public defender, Denae Suchy, filed a motion on May 18 requesting the court grant her client supervised release.
Suchy argued that the evidence against Crystal was “weak and circumstantial” and noted that prosecutors brought the charges before a grand jury just before the statute of limitations ran out. She added that the $50,000 cash-only bond placed on Crystal was excessive given the nature of the charge against her along with her clean record.
“Maintaining Ms. Wilson’s current incarceration simply due to the inability to post a high bond while other individuals are released because they have greater financial resources but who have more significant criminal records or facing more serious charges does not serve any societal interest,” the motion reads.
Joseph Hinrichsen, the prosecutor handling Crystal’s case, filed a response on May 31 opposing the request, arguing Wilson no longer had any ties to Arizona and that Jesse’s brother strongly opposed Crystal’s release believing she was responsible for Jesse’s death and that she posed a threat to his own safety.
Hinrichsen also argued that Jesse’s surviving siblings claimed Crystal physically abused them and left them malnourished, but conceded that a Department of Child Safety investigation found the claims to be unsubstantiated but would not comment as to why.
Lastly, Hinrichsen suggested it remained possible Crystal murdered or injured Jesse despite not being criminally charged for doing so.
“Either the victim died as an accident and Defendant did not want the authorities to know perhaps believing if the victim died in a runaway attempt she would be held responsible, or Defendant caused the victim’s death,” the motion states.
Suchy filed a response on June 2 arguing the prosecution suggesting Crystal may have abused her adoptive children was “irrelevant and improper as they relate to the charged offense,” and that prosecutors likely wouldn’t be able to include the abuse accusations at trial given DCS’s findings.
Suchy also stressed that Crystal isn’t considered a violent offender in the eyes of the court and doesn’t intend of contacting Jesse’s siblings — much less harming them.
Superior Court Judge Joseph Kreamer signed an order on Tuesday releasing Crystal from jail on her own recognizance on the condition she undergoes electronic monitoring and not contact victims, complainants, witnesses or arresting officers.
Her next scheduled court appearance is on July 26 in Maricopa County Superior Court.
Reach the reporter Perry Vandell at 602-444-2474 or perry.vandell@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @PerryVandell. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley-breaking/2023/06/08/crystal-wilson-adoptive-mother-jesse-wilson-released-from-jail/70304479007/ | 2023-06-09T01:26:15 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley-breaking/2023/06/08/crystal-wilson-adoptive-mother-jesse-wilson-released-from-jail/70304479007/ |
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