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BOISE, Idaho — Who is moving here?
If you've lived in Idaho for a while, you know lots of people are moving to the area. Idaho was 10th in the nation for population boom just last year, growing by 1.8%. That works out to more than 34,000 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
But where are all these folks coming from? I know most of you have your educated guesses already (California), but let's dive into the numbers.
You can check out a handy heat map from the Census Bureau on migration to and from counties across the nation right here. That’s over a five-year span from 2016 to 2020.
As you might've expected, tons of folks are coming from California. Net migration to Ada County from Sacramento County was 575 people in that five-year span — 652 people moved to Ada County from there, and 67 people moved from Ada County to Sacramento County.
People moving from Orange County, California, increased Ada County's population by 1,023. That's more than any other county in the nation.
That’s not a surprise to most people, but that's not the whole story. Here are some net migration figures from other areas a lot of people left to come to Ada County:
- Lubbock County, Texas: 553
- Maricopa County, Arizona (Phoenix metro area): 394
- Sandoval County, New Mexico: 275
- Polk County, Florida: 212
- Benton County, Washington (Tri-Cities area): 474
- Twin Falls County, Idaho: 436
Debbi Myers, president of the Boise Regional Realtors, said she's seen similar numbers continue from 2020 until today, with even more people coming from Arizona. But why are people flocking here? Myers says, it starts with the great job market in the Boise metro. But then, there's also a domino effect of extended family following along.
"I think a lot of what has happened in the last few years is we had people come to our area, take a job, and move their families. Typically, younger families start their households up here. And then we have the trailing family members who follow along,” Myers said. “Grandma and grandpa realize that the kids are in Boise, or in the metro area, and they come they visit. They come for Christmas, they come in the summer, and then they move for a lot of reasons. One is to be closer to their family, obviously. But also, they wouldn't come here if it wasn't a nice lifestyle for those people to live, as well."
I know what you're thinking, "What about Canyon County?" It's quite a story, too.
Over that same five-year span (2016-2020), the county that sent the most people to Canyon County was Ada County, with a net out-migration of 3,197 people heading west across the county line.
Among counties outside of Idaho, Salt Lake County in Utah was tops for net migration into Canyon County, with 247. However, three counties in California (Los Angeles, Santa Clara and Stanislaus) added a total of 650 people.
Folks are also moving out of Canyon County, including up north, to Idaho County (net migration of 221 from Canyon Co. to Idaho Co.), and across the state line to Malheur County, Oregon (191).
Myers said this trend of people moving to more rural spots in Oregon and Idaho is still happening right now, probably even more so. The reason? It's another surprise that's not really a surprise. It's because of affordability.
"The people who are moving out of the metro area tend to be moving to other areas of Idaho. So, they're moving out further, like Canyon County, that area, because of affordability," Myers said. “People can buy bigger, better, newer homes farther out, for the same price they could buy within."
Some of you have also asked how many people have moved in from completely outside the country to Idaho. That number is between 4 and 5 percent of the new population.
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MERIDIAN, Idaho — Sponsored by Meridian Dairy Days.
The Gem State is home to 626,337 milk cows, making it third in the nation for dairy production. According to the Idaho Dairymen’s Association, Idaho has created 33,000 jobs and $10.7 billion in sales with the states 402 operating dairy farms.
As incredi-bull as those statistics are, the number of dairy farms has actually decreased significantly in recent years. In 2020, the number of total operating dairy farms was 437 - that's a decrease of 8.3 percent in roughly two years.
With the loss of farmland and fewer dairy farms in the Treasure Valley, the Meridian Dairy Days and Stock Show hosts an annual festival to support young people who want to pursue an education in agriculture and dairy-related fields.
Meridian Dairy Days celebrates its 94th anniversary in the heart of Meridian from Wednesday, June 21 to Saturday, June 24 at Storey Park.
Thousands of Idahoans are expected to attend the downtown Meridian event to participate in all the frothy festivities for four days of family-friendly fun - as the Dairy Days honors the history of Meridian as the center of dairy production in Idaho.
Highlights of the iconic Dairy Days will include the Rainier Carnival, Keith Bird Golf Tournament, Race at the Meridian Speedway, Dairy Days Parade, Live Shows and a whole lot more.
Buy an unlimited ride wristband here for $30, wristbands purchased onsite at the event are $40.
The theme for 2023 Dairy Days is “Mooovin’ and Groovin” - which will be displayed throughout the event by vendors and parade participants. The Meridian Chamber of Commerce will also hold a Cow Contest, featuring local businesses themed and decorated “Cows” - of which the chamber will award a winner chosen by the public on Friday at the Chamber of Commerce Cow Corral.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 21:
Meridian Dairy Days 2023 will start with the Meridian Dairy Princess Pageant on Wednesday, followed by dozens of events through Saturday.
- 7 p.m. Meridian Dairy Days Princess Pageant
THURSDAY JUNE 22:
Thursday June 22nd the events kick off the Rainier Carnival in Story Park with food vendors, local music on the main stage hosted by CBH Homes, and Old MacDonalds Farm presented by Lactalis. The second Ice Cream Social presented by D&B Supply free to the public will be Thursday at 5:00pm and back this year is the 4H Pancake Feed presented by D&B Supply Friday morning.
- 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Old MacDonald Farm - Merchant Building
- 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Music in Storey Park - Idaho Square Dance Today
- 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social-Storey Park
- 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. My 102.7 Station Live Remote
- 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Local Food and General Vendors Open
- 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Rainier Carnival Opens - Speedway Parking
- 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Music in Storey Park - Soul Patch
FRIDAY JUNE 23:
Friday the carnival, music, and vendors continue, and the Stock Shows kick off with Dairy Goat & Cattle at the speedway while at Lakeview golf course the 3rd Annual Keith Bird Golf Tournament takes place. Friday afternoon and evening the fun follows to the Meridian Parks Corn Hole and Volleyball Tournaments, more live local music and vendors and the Race at Meridian Speedway Friday night.
- 7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Dairy Days Breakfast/Pancake Feed
- 8 a.m. 3rd Annual Keith Bird Memorial Golf Tournament – Lakeview Golf Club
- 9 a.m. Dairy Cattle Show – Speedway Infield
- 9 a.m. Dairy Goat Show – Speedway Infield
- 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Old McDonalds Farm – Merchant Building
- Noon - 10 p.m. Local Food Vendors in Storey Park open
- 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Music in Storey Park – Red Light Challenge
- 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Vendors in Storey Park open
- 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. Rainier Carnival Opens - Speedway Parking
- 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wild 101.1 Station Live Remote
- 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Music in Storey Park – Almost Famous
- 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Racing at Meridian Speedway
SATURDAY JUNE 24:
Bring back the family on Saturday for all the Story Park activities then stick around for one of Idaho’s best and biggest Parades hosted by Peterson Chevrolet and broadcasted live with KTVB Channel 7 News, followed live music with Jesse Dayne and the Sagebrush Drifters hosted by Ada County Farm Bureau and CBH Homes.
- 10 a.m. Old MacDonald Farm - Merchant Building
- 10 a.m. - noon Music in the Park - Meridian Music and Arts
- 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Local Food and General Vendors in Storey Park
- Noon - 11 p.m. Rainier Carnival opens
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Music in the Park - Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo Idaho
- 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Music in the Park – The Headliners
- 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Bull 101.9 Station Live Remote
- 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Music in the Park – Half Fast Hillbillies
- 6 p.m. Meridian Dairy Days Parade - Televised on KTVB
- 8 p.m. - Dusk Music in the Park – Jesse Dayne and the Sagebrush Drifters
Dairy Days activities and sponsorships raise funds for scholarships awarded to West Ada District 4 H students and FFA student members of the Treasure Valley area. Donations from the community and local support sponsors directly benefit and fund local scholarships.
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BOISE, Idaho — The City of Boise now offers 16 park playgrounds with accessible equipment and bonded rubber surfacing following Tuesday's dedication of the Pine Grove Park, located on West Shoup Drive.
Pine Grove Park includes features for children of all abilities, such as an inclusive swing set, garden sensory walls, a momentum corridor and flux capacitor. The West Boise park was designed for use by all children between the ages of 2 and 12.
The inclusive swing set features a secure seat, and an attachable harness for additional safety when swinging. Miracle Recreation's momentum corridor creates "a unique rolling experience." According to Boise Parks and Recreation, kids can enjoy a tactile event with gentle bumps as they pull themselves across a roller table with overhead bars.
Children will also enjoy the park's flux capacitor – a piece of equipment with blue, brown and gray climbing orbs for a fun, full-body workout.
“I’m proud the City of Boise now offers 16 park playgrounds with accessible equipment and bonded rubber surfacing so people who use mobility devices and who have other sensory needs can learn and play together," Boise Mayor Lauren McLean said.
The City of Boise and McLean also have a goal of a 10-minute walk to a park for each resident. More than 1,250 people and almost 500 households are now within 10 minutes of a playground with the addition of the Pine Grove Park.
The city purchased the park in the mid-90's, then greened it in 2018. Following the completion of construction last month, Pine Grove Park now features the accessible playground, a fenced dog park, basketball court, open play area, two shelters and restrooms.
“Installing accessible equipment and bonded rubber surfacing at Pine Grove and other park playgrounds within our system has been a game changer for safe and inclusive play,” Boise Parks and Recreation Director Doug Holloway said. “I’m proud of our park designers for continuing to seek out new and innovate equipment that’s fun for all our park visitors, no matter their age or ability level.”
Pine Grove Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Residents can find more information on accessible recreation in the City of Boise by clicking here.
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BLOOMINGTON — A Normal man was sentenced to 24 months probation after pleading guilty to burglary on Monday.
Zachary J. Williamson, 21, was arrested in July 2022, accused of knowingly entering the Mucky Duck Marina at 17845 Park View Lane in Hudson with the intent to commit a theft. He was charged with one count of burglary, a Class 2 felony punishable by two to five years in prison.
As part of a plea agreement, Williamson will serve 24 months of what it known as second chance probation.
Under the terms of second chance probation, if an individual pleads guilty to an offense and successfully completes their probation period, the charge would be dismissed. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/normal-man-receives-24-month-probation-after-pleading-guilty-to-burglary/article_aaeb0bba-0a18-11ee-b60c-1b815fec9cf2.html | 2023-06-13T19:44:22 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/normal-man-receives-24-month-probation-after-pleading-guilty-to-burglary/article_aaeb0bba-0a18-11ee-b60c-1b815fec9cf2.html |
The Ohio Ballot Board set August’s Issue 1 official language for the second time Tuesday after the Ohio Supreme Court deemed the board’s first attempt as misleading and inaccurate, in parts.
The new language is meant to address concerns highlighted by the Ohio Supreme Court, which found that Issue 1′s previously approved ballot language had factual inaccuracies pertaining to signature gathering requirements while falsely presenting as a new rule that would impact all proposed amendments equally, regardless of how they came to be.
Secretary of State Frank LaRose addressed the latter concern is addressed in Issue 1′s new title, “Elevating the standards to qualify for an initiated constitutional amendment and to pass a constitutional amendment,” changed from “Elevating the standards to qualify for and to pass any constitutional amendment” after court mandated the removal of the word “any.”
The new language also clarified how many signatures would need to be gathered under an enacted Issue 1. Previously, the ballot language erroneously stated that petitioners would need to gather signatures from 5% of all eligible voters in all 88 counties, instead of the actual 5% of electors based on the total vote in the county for governor.
The board did not accept any proposed changes to the official ballot language floated by either public testifiers or the Democrats on the board. Sen. Bill DeMora, D-Columbus, asked LaRose assurance that the new language would pass constitutional muster.
The final language was passed by a 3-2 vote along party lines. Here’s the full language approved Tuesday, with changes in bold:
The proposed amendment would:
- Require that any proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Ohio receive the approval of at least 60 percent of of eligible voters voting on the proposed amendment.
- Require that any initiative petition filed on or after January 1, 2024 with the Secretary of State proposing to amend the Constitution of the State of Ohio be signed by at least five percent of the electors of each county based on the total vote in the county for governor in the last preceding election.
- Specify that additional signatures may not be added to an initiative petition proposing to amend the Constitution of the State of Ohio that is filed with the Secretary of State on or after January 1, 2024 proposing to amend the Constitution of the State of Ohio
This report will be updated as more information becomes available.
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MERRILLVILLE — During their day-to-day operations, police officers are often forced to go from one extreme to another.
"You're going from something normal, run of the mill, something not very anxiety-inducing," the officer says, "to rushing to something where someone's life could be in danger."
Merrillville Officer Amanda Earley sits in her vehicle near the Turkey Creek neighborhood, logging information from brief traffic stop on a Thursday afternoon near 73rd Avenue and Broadway. Her brow furrows as she types the details on her computer. She, along with a fellow officer working a patrol shift, ticketed the driver for a stop-arm violation.
She is approaching her last hour on the job, having worked since 4:30 in the morning. A voice roars over her police radio: "High-priority alert."
Seconds later, a dispatcher's voice calmly emits from her radio: There was a car crash in the area she had just come from. A second call comes in immediately after, for a person having a seizure in the same place. Mentally connecting the dots, Earley mobilizes swiftly, flipping on her sirens.
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Her vehicle begins to accelerate rapidly. The sirens grow louder, and she prepares for whatever might be coming next.
When she arrives, she sees a vehicle smashed into a guardrail. A person in the front seat tells police he doesn't need help after he'd suffered a seizure. Listening intently, the officers try to encourage the man to get checked out by medics. Ultimately, the man stubbornly refuses.
Earley says the variety in her job is something that has kept her in law enforcement over the past 10 years. She joined the Merrillville force in August, coming from another Region department.
Earley also serves as physical tactics instructor. She teaches certain fighting maneuvers, how to put suspects in handcuffs and more at Merrillville police's headquarters and at the Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. She says she is training to be part of the Northwest Regional SWAT Team.
Of 60 or so officers in the department, she is one of five women. She doesn't feel that she is treated any differently because of her gender — if anything, it might give her an advantage.
"In certain situations, I might be a little more compassionate than the guys are," Earley says. "I really believe it is a calling. Someone who is patient can be empathetic, can listen to people when they need it, but be strong and tough. You have to be strong and do things people wouldn't normally do."
A call to the 5500 block of Tyler Street leads her to mediate an argument between two neighbors. She listens carefully to the caller, who explains his frustration directed at a neighbor who was letting their dog use his lawn as a bathroom. After appeasing both parties, she returns to her vehicle and classifies the call as a "civil matter."
There is no such thing as a routine call in law enforcement, Earley says as she logs the call. Every situation is different and every person is different. There are opportunities to make a difference in the community, and sometimes there are exhausting days where officers may border on disillusionment with their choice of work.
"I do get that 'You must see some really cool things'," Earley says, referring to comments from nonmembers of law enforcement. "Well, there are some things you wish you never saw."
But she can't imagine doing anything else.
At 4:04 p.m. in the 6300 block of Taft Street, Earley notices that the white pickup she's driving behind has a break light out. She pulls the vehicle over, exits her car and walks toward the driver. The two chat for a minute or two, and she strolls back to her patrol car. He didn't have a driver's license with him, she says, but he gave her his name. She found him right away.
"He's got a warrant. It's for some kind of assault."
Another squad car arrives as backup. The unlicensed driver, 20, is transported to the Lake County Jail for booking.
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The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson is again rolling out train trips through the scenic countryside, which it offers seasonally every summer.
Diesel trains depart from the depot, 507 Mulberry St., in North Judson in Starke County every Saturday and on some Sundays through the end of September.
Passengers can rid on vintage cars or open-air sightseeing cars to behold the Northwest Indiana countryside. The train trips leave the depot in North Judson, heading five miles to the Kankakee River at English Lake before turning to the museum.
The excursions typically take about 45 minutes.
Trains leave at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Saturdays.
"Be sure to visit the museum and grounds where the admission is always free," the museum said in a news release. "The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has one of the largest museum collections of working railroad signals and a restored WWII Pullman Troop Car. Stroll around the grounds to see all types of rolling stock, engines, and memorabilia of a by-gone era."
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Visitors also can see vintage South Shore Line railroad cars, countless other historic trains and train memorabilia at the all-volunteer, nonprofit institution "dedicated to the preservation and education of railroading history."
Tickets for the train excursions are $14 for ages 16 and older, $10 for ages 3 to 15, and free for children 2 and younger.
The museum offers $2 off each ticket for groups of six or more.
Seating is limited, so people are encouraged to buy tickets online in advance.
For more information, visit hoosiervalley.org or call 574-896-3950.
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
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The suspect, above, is wanted for questioning in relation to a battery incident that occurred June 7, Merrillville police said. Contact Detect…
MERRILLVILLE — Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect who they hope to question in relation to a June 7 battery incident.
Riding Shotgun with Merrillville Police Officer Amanda Earley
Anyone with information about the identity of this subject can contact Detective Meyer at 219-769-3531 Ext 354 or emeyer@Merrillville.in.gov . Anonymous tips can be sent to investigations@merrillville.in.gov .
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Matthew Roggenkamp
Age : 22
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305148
Arrest Date: May 31, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ruben Vega III
Age : 36
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305181
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jordan Picotte
Age : 29
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305144
Arrest Date: May 31, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rakeem Pippins
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305141
Arrest Date: May 31, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Victor Odgen
Age : 26
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305151
Arrest Date: May 31, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Moses
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305154
Arrest Date: May 31, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Thomas Murray
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305164
Arrest Date: May 31, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kurt Gonzalez II
Age : 32
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305146
Arrest Date: May 31, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Green
Age : 41
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305160
Arrest Date: May 31, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Hollis
Age : 67
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305169
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Johnny Jones
Age : 50
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305170
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
2305170
Kenny Flagg Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305179
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Howard Geib Jr.
Age : 52
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305165
Arrest Date: May 31, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT; UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE; POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Keith Cales
Age : 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305153
Arrest Date: May 31, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Dillman
Age : 26
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305175
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Allison
Age : 48
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305142
Arrest Date: May 31, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lavonya Banks
Age : 44
Residence: Harvey, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305163
Arrest Date: May 31, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jacob Pritt
Age : 35
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305296
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Pritt
Age : 40
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305295
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Danny Serrano Jr.
Age : 40
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305282
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Valdez
Age : 46
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305319
Arrest Date: June 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mary Powers
Age : 36
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305289
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Bryan Oparka
Age : 49
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305308
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vishad Patel
Age : 34
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305305
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latrice McNeil
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305301
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edwin Negron
Age : 50
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305285
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Oscar Martinez Ocampo
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305290
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Devonte Gipson
Age : 30
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305283
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bryne Manns
Age : 34
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305287
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edgar Martinez
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305315
Arrest Date: June 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Martin Cruz Jr.
Age : 53
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305304
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bianca Dominguez
Age : 33
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305311
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Combs Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Lafayette, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305297
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cachun Combs Jr.
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305288
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: WEAPON - POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dameka Ali
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305299
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Alms
Age : 28
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305316
Arrest Date: June 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesse Argandona
Age : 21
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305314
Arrest Date: June 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ryan Vaughn
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305221
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Allan Triplett
Age : 34
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305217
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY; BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
David Roper
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305193
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCS
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Louwon Scott
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305218
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lamont Murdaugh
Age : 23
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305228
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY; BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Delvin Perkins
Age : 28
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305223
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Timothy Pettis
Age : 28
Residence: Kentland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305211
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Midkiff
Age : 39
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305190
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Christopher Lanman
Age : 21
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305196
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Hedges
Age : 44
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305197
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Misti Harbison
Age : 39
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305188
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kenneth Babiarz
Age : 23
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305201
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shawntina Beatty
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305191
Arrest Date: June 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Timothy Brown
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305214
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marcos Gutierrez
Age : 39
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305219
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shannon Alelunas
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305225
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gabriel Washington
Age : 39
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305271
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keorra Wilson
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305270
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesus Salas Jr.
Age : 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305235
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Clarence Sistrunk
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305257
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Richard Vinet Jr.
Age : 46
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305249
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: FAIL TO COMPLY A FINAL ORDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sadat Wade
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305261
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lavell Nylon
Age : 19
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305231
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Whiting Police Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Pitts
Age : 48
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305245
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Moore
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305259
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FALSE REPORTING - REPORT, CRIME, OR COMPLAINT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Asia Munford-Winters
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305266
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
George Lowe Jr.
Age : 60
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305274
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Malkowski
Age : 37
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305233
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Raul Mendoza
Age : 50
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305267
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Carlos Larrea
Age : 25
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305263
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jessica Hegwood
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305272
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jerome Kusbel
Age : 68
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305269
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Llewain Hardin
Age : 41
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305265
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Keith Gardenhire
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305246
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Yancey Gray
Age : 54
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305247
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lorenzo Crooks
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305277
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marko Duric
Age : 36
Residence: Park Ridge, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305281
Arrest Date: June 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Carlos Castillo
Age : 26
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304984
Arrest Date: May 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brandon Cramer
Age : 39
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305264
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brayan Benavides Acevedo
Age : 22
Residence: Berwyn, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305258
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Erica Brooks
Age : 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305232
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daniel Castaneda Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305239
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cordaryl Bell
Age : 35
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305250
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Barnes
Age : 75
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305237
Arrest Date: June 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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GREENSBORO — Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing 71-year-old man who is believed to be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Guiseppe Pino Papalia may be driving a gray 2018 Hyundai Elantra with a North Carolina tag FFW6372, Greensboro police said in a news release.
Papalia has short gray hair and brown eyes and is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a horizontal green stripe shirt, blue jeans, dressy tennis shoes and an Amazon baseball cap.
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The time has come to dip you feet or your whole body in the water, Philadelphia's free public swimming pools are opening just in time for the summer of 2023.
School District of Philadelphia students were dismissed for summer Tuesday, June 13, the first public pool opens Wednesday, June 14.
The city is marking the occasion with a pool opening party and renaming ceremony in West Philadelphia. After noon, Mayor Jim Kenney, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and the family of Tiffany Fletcher -- who was shot and killed while working at the formerly known as Mill Creek Recreation Center -- will celebrate the opening of the pool at the newly named Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center.
This summer -- unlike last year -- the City has enough lifeguards and staff to open all 61 pools. The pool opening process, which last into mid-July, starts a week earlier than in 2022.
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The pools will also serve as a location for swim lessons for thousands of Parks and Recreation Department campers and community members.
Ten pools -- including ones that haven't opened since 2020 -- are also designated as Swim Philly sites that offer comfortable seating and lounges, umbrellas and fun activities like you would normally see at a private swim club.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — You probably already noticed when you stepped outside of your home today, but in case you didn’t: It’s extremely hot in Central Florida.
Channel 9 meteorologists said the high temperature in Orlando should reach around 95 degrees Tuesday afternoon. The heat index, or feels-like temperature, could be as high as 107 degrees.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said extreme heat can cause people to suffer from heat-related illness, and even death. People experience heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to properly cool themselves.
More than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States, the CDC reported.
Here are nine ways you can protect yourself from extreme heat, according to the CDC.
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- Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as you can.
- Drink plenty of fluids even if you don’t feel thirsty.
- Schedule outdoor activities carefully.
- Wear sunscreen.
- Put on loose, lightweight and light-colored clothing.
- Pace yourself throughout the day.
- Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
- Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.
- Never leave children or pets in cars.
Read: Safety tips: The heat and the problems it causes
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding everyone to use extra precautions this summer if you plan on going out on a boat.
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Data shows there were 735 boating accidents in Florida last year.
Of those accidents, 65 people died. That’s five more than the previous year.
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Florida led the nation in both boating accidents and death.
The report shows people falling overboard and drowning were the leading causes of death.
Read: Deputies: Florida boater passed out at helm, headed toward beach, swimmers
FWC says this is why it’s best to have a plan in place.
“We encourage people to have a float plan,” said Travis Basford with FWC. “We see this a lot of times, especially when you are going fishing. Let a friend or family member know where you’re going, what ramp or marina you’re launching from, what time you’re leaving and what time you’re expected back.”
Read: Bodies of 2 missing boaters who vanished Saturday on Winter Haven lake recovered
Basford also said boaters should check the forecast before they hit the water.
Boaters should try to pick a day when there will be calm seas and good weather.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Southwest 66th Street overpass in Ocala has had a rough go of it in 2023.
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Tuesday morning marked the second time this year that a truck traveling on I-75 below gave it a good shiner, so to speak.
Around 4 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported that a dump truck struck the bridge, forcing its closure and causing delays for northbound drivers on I-75.
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While the collision did not close the interstate, officials said it’s uncertain how upcoming repairs to the overpass could impact traffic.
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Back in February, a tractor-trailer slammed into the same overpass, forcing its closure, as well as the temporary closure of northbound I-75 resulting in miles of backups.
READ: Extreme heat through the rest of the week in Central Florida
No injuries were reported in Tuesday’s incident but officials couldn’t provide an estimate when the overpass would reopen.
Stay with WFTV.com for updates on this story.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Pizza and pasta lovers, rejoice.
F&D Woodfired Italian Kitchen is back open in Orlando’s Hourglass District more than a year after the restaurant closed to move into a new building.
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The Italian restaurant closed temporarily in April 2022 to move about a block away to its new location at the corner of Primrose Drive and Curry Ford Road.
They reopened with limited seating as of Monday.
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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy from Jacksonville was arrested Sunday, accused of leading deputies on a high-speed chase across multiple counties while five other kids in the car asked him to stop.
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Just after 3:30 a.m Sunday, The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office was notified by deputies in neighboring St. Johns County about a white Hyundai that was stolen in Jacksonville and headed towards Flagler County on US Highway 1 at more than 100 miles-per-hour.
Flagler deputies eventually spotted the suspect vehicle traveling with no headlights on before they briefly lost sight of it.
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According to the sheriff’s office, they found the car again wrecked on its side near the intersection of US-1 and Wellfield Grade with no occupants.
Deputies say they found three juveniles who had been in the car hiding in the woods nearby. They admitted they were with three other kids who also ran from the stolen car.
Deputies used a drone camera outfitted with infrared technology to find two of the outstanding juveniles in the woods. The remaining juvenile was found nearly three miles away near Matanzas Woods Parkway and US-1.
READ: Data shows 65 people died during boating accidents in Florida last year
Deputies interviewed one of the first three minors they took into custody, who claimed the driver was holding them at gunpoint as he fled through multiple counties. They said they asked the 16-year-old driver to stop and let them out during the chase but he refused.
The driver was taken to AdventHealth in Palm Coast to be treated for his injuries from the crash and later taken to the Flagler County jail to be processed.
He faces a long list of charges including grand theft of a motor vehicle, five counts of child abuse, reckless driving with property damage, and leaving the scene of a crash with property damage. He was also given several traffic citations before being released to a parent by the Department of Juvenile Justice.
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“These juveniles took their stolen car joyride too far and the juvenile driver is now facing several felony charges,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staley said in a statement. “Fortunately, the other kids were not injured, and they did not injure anyone else as this could have been a deadly joyride.”
The other five kids in the car were also released to their parents with no charges.
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Osceola County deputies say they’ve taken a group of burglars off the streets.
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According to the sheriff’s office, members of their West Criminal Investigations Division responded to a burglary at the Trulieve Cannabis Dispensary on Deer Creek Commerce Lane in Davenport Friday.
READ: Florida woman shot 11 times runs to neighbor’s house for help, deputies say
After the burglary, deputies say the four suspects in the case immediately fled the area in a silver Mercedes.
With the help of canine and aviation units, all four suspects were eventually found and arrested.
They were identified as 19-year-old Jevaughn Edwards, 19-year-old John Cassamajor and 19-year-old Pamithy Bellevue. The fourth suspect was identified as a juvenile.
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Orange and Polk County deputies also assisted with the investigation.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Tornado-related debris collection will start in Brevard County on Wednesday.
The collection will happen in South Patrick Shores, which saw dozens of homes impacted with roof, structure and other wind-related damages from an EF1 tornado that hit the area on June 7.
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The county said Doug Connor Inc (DCI) of Melbourne will focus debris collection on a number of streets, including Albatross Drive, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th streets, Sea Gull Drive, Egret Drive, Herron Drive and Flamingo Drive.
The county said the company will first focus on collecting vegetative debris, like tree limbs and bushes, and then move to construction and demolition debris, fencing, etc.
SEE: Tornado damages homes in Brevard County
According to the National Weather Service-Melbourne, the tornado hit the area south of Pineda Causeway with winds between 90-100 mph.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — A group of supporters for former president Donald Trump headed to Miami from Orlando on Tuesday.
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The Florida Republican Assembly took two buses down to South Florida earlier Tuesday morning.
More than 40 Trump supporters gathered on the buses and some were met by one heckler in the parking lot.
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The supporters were from all over Central Florida and some said they have been told before to not talk with “the media.”
They plan to show their support for Trump as he appears in federal court on charges related to the handling of classified documents.
Read: What to expect when Trump appears in federal court in Miami to face felony charges
Channel 9 has a crew outside of the federal courthouse in Miami and will provide updates on Trump’s appearance on Eyewitness News.
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WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WJHL) — The Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a crash that happened on Interstate 81 that left two people dead and two seriously injured on June 8.
A release from the VSP said the crash happened at around 8 p.m. on I-81 at mile marker 73. A Ford traveling south reportedly ran off the side of the interstate and overcorrected, causing it to cross through the median and into the northbound lanes.
The Ford then struck a northbound tractor-trailer and a motorcycle, according to the release.
The driver of the Ford, Brittney L. Connatser, 38, of Rural Retreat, Va., was pronounced dead at the scene. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the VSP. A male passenger was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The driver of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries, according to the release. A passenger on the motorcycle, Oksana P. Shore, 48, of Tucker, Ga., died at the scene, the release said. Both were wearing helmets.
The driver of the tractor-trailer that was struck was uninjured.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As Portlanders gear up for the Waterfront Blues Festival, attendees can also support important causes including the Jeremy Wilson Foundation.
The non-profit supports local musicians facing health issues as they navigate the healthcare system. The organization is named after Portland singer/songwriter Jeremy Wilson who underwent several heart surgeries following his diagnosis with a congenital heart condition and remembers the outpouring of support from the music community.
“When the musician community came around me…I was just so uplifted that I felt like I needed to push things forward and these last 14 years we’ve given out over $1 million in grants and services to local musicians,” Wilson said.
The foundation serves as a “safety net” for local musicians who may not have health benefits or savings to support themselves, Wilson said — noting the organization has supported musicians facing a variety of health issues from broken bones to those in Hospice care.
Donations to the Jeremy Wilson Foundation and Meals on Wheels People can be made with Blues Fest ticket purchases.
“We’re not just throwing huge amounts of money at medical bills,” Wilson explained. “What we’re doing is we have social workers as part of our program that work with them to navigate the healthcare system and navigate the assistance programs that are also out there.”
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Former Britt Police Chief Mark Anderson's attorney responded to the Globe Gazette's inquiry after Anderson was fired by the city council last week.
The statement from Madison Fiedler-Carlson reads:
"During (Thursday) evening’s closed session, the Britt City Council confronted Police Chief Mark Anderson with concerns about incidents that they had known about for months and, in some cases, even years. Although no one had thought it necessary to reprimand Mark about the incidents at the time, he directly addressed the Council’s stated concerns last night. The Council then voted unanimously to fire Mark.
"The timing is extraordinarily suspicious. The Council fired Mark just three days after the City filed its Answer to Mark’s lawsuit alleging that Mayor (Ryan) Arndorfer and others violated his civil rights by sexually harassing and retaliating against him. The termination appears to be shameless additional retaliation.
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"Citizens are entitled to expect better from public officials who are tasked with using our tax dollars wisely and for legitimate purposes. No one should have to endure a work environment where they are sexually propositioned and asked for nude photographs or where they are punished for reporting it.
"Mark is devastated at the loss of his job as Police Chief, but he has received enormous support from the citizens of Britt. Although he never wanted to be in this position, he is more determined than ever to see this through."
Jaki K. Samuelson, attorney for the City of Britt, also released a statement to the Globe Gazette.
"The City of Britt terminated Chief Anderson's employment on June 8, 2023, due to performance issues unrelated to his pending litigation against the city."
Arndorfer's attorney has not responded to multiple phone messages.
Anderson sued the city and the mayor for sexual discrimination and retaliation May 12.
Anderson filed complaints with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Dec. 2, 2021. The ICRC issued a right to sue letter Feb. 21, and Anderson filed suit May 12.
The lawsuit claims after Anderson was hired in September 2017, he was added to a group chat that included Arndorfer and former Councilman Chad Luecht, who according to council minutes resigned in April. The petition states all involved are homosexual, and Anderson was using the group as support because he was going through a divorce.
The petition claims that in late 2017 and early 2018, Luecht and Andorfer began treating Anderson differently, sending him inappropriate and sexually graphic messages via the text group and Snapchat. Anderson allegedly told them he was not comfortable with the messages, but they did not stop.
On Jan. 13, 2020, Anderson told City Administrator Deb Sawyer about the group chat and what was going on. She then told Luecht to stop, which he did, but Arndorfer allegedly did not stop sending inappropriate messages via Snapchat after Sawyer told him to stop as well.
Anderson allegedly received another explicit message July 1, 2021. He did not respond to Arndorfer’s message. Later in July, Anderson received a 1.5% pay raise, while other members of the department received 6% raises.
The petition alleges two violations of the Iowa Civil Rights Act for discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation and one violation of the Iowa Civil Rights Act for retaliation.
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A Mitchell County man, Nathan Gilmore of St. Ansgar, accused of first-degree murder is asking the court to suppress evidence his attorney says was acquired illegally.
According to court filings, a human skull was found at the Cedar River Greenbelt Trail Park near Mitchell on Feb. 4, 2022. A body was later located nearby on April 5, 2022, and identified as Angela Bradbury, 29, of Mason City.
Numerous interviews were conducted with Bradbury's family, friends and acquaintances prior to a March 30 meeting between investigators in Des Moines. Gilmore was allegedly not mentioned in the interviews or meeting.
During the meeting between investigators, officials from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Intelligence Center used specialized software from FOG Data Science to analyze electronic device "signatures" in the area of the park where Bradbury's remains were located.
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Once a personal device is located, the software allows law enforcement to build a detailed map of the time and locations where a particular device has been over the last two years.
The software allowed investigators to narrow their focus to devices of six persons, one of whom was Gilmore. Gilmore's attorneys argue no warrant or judicial oversight was obtained by the state before obtaining the data.
The motion states without the FOG data, Gilmore would never have been targeted by law enforcement. At least 12 search warrants were drafted and executed on Gilmore after the FOG data was collected. Gilmore's attorney's argue those warrants and the evidence collected during the execution of those warrants were obtained illegally.
A suppression hearing has been scheduled for June 23.
Gilmore is said to have picked up Bradbury in Cerro Gordo County near the correctional facility April 6, 2021, and drove her to a home in Mason City. Bradbury later voluntarily left with Gilmore to travel to St. Ansgar where Gilmore lived. Bradbury was not heard from again.
A forensic review of Gilmore's phone turned up disturbing messages in which Gilmore vaguely describe details of a stabbing death. Another search turned up a drawing of what appeared to be a satanic goat head, along with a series of numbers.
The drawing had blood droplets on it, and the numbers corresponded with the date Bradbury went missing, as well as the latitude and longitude coordinates of the Green Belt trail. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-courts/mitchell-county-nathan-gilmore-st-ansgar-accused-first-degree-murder/article_429ba056-0955-11ee-987c-97ff8668465c.html | 2023-06-13T20:17:56 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-courts/mitchell-county-nathan-gilmore-st-ansgar-accused-first-degree-murder/article_429ba056-0955-11ee-987c-97ff8668465c.html |
Kenosha’s two popular City-operated swimming pools are in danger of not opening for the summer. There aren’t enough lifeguards.
The City of Kenosha is accepting applications for part-time lifeguards to work at the Washington Park Pool, 1821 Washington Road, and Anderson Park Pool, 8730 22nd Ave., from June to August on an operating schedule set by the Parks Department. The city will pay for the American Red Cross lifeguard certification or recertification fees.
Hourly wages have also been increased this season to about $15 an hour.
“The pools would normally be open until mid-August, so if we do not have enough lifeguards by July 1 I am looking at making the decision that we will be unable to open the pools for the season,” city administrator John Morrissey said. “Currently, other than lifeguards the pools are ready to be opened.”
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Morrissey said each pool needs at least 13 lifeguards and a budget for 40. The city currently has only 15 applicants in total and most of them are not available every day. Morrissey said the city needs at least five more lifeguards to at least allow each pool to be open on a rotating basis.
The city’s public pools have historically been popular with young people and families during summer break, sometimes drawing hundreds of swimmers a day.
If enough lifeguards are hired, the pools will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, weather and water quality conditions permitting.
Lifeguards can work up to 48 hours per week, although most work around 20 hours. They are required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Lifeguards may be scheduled to work between the two pool locations. Duties include supervision of the swimming area to maintain order and protect swimmers from accidents or drowning, enforcement of swimming rules and regulations and maintaining clean pools and surrounding areas.
Applicants must be at least 16.
Morrissey said Kenosha isn’t the only municipality facing a dearth of lifeguards this year.
“There’s a lot of cities that are just closing their pools and they’re not going to re-open them,” Morrissey said, adding the city has reached out to local school and colleges for potential applicants.
Morrissey said those who have already been hired as part-time lifeguards may do other work around the city such as painting or planting while he works to shore up staff.
Ald. Jan Michalski said “we should all think of finding as many people as we can to apply to be lifeguards.”
“It’s an important issue,” Michalski said. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-in-desperate-need-of-lifeguards-and-city-pools-may-not-open-for-summer/article_b808e172-0a05-11ee-93f6-372c2ddd5095.html | 2023-06-13T20:19:37 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-in-desperate-need-of-lifeguards-and-city-pools-may-not-open-for-summer/article_b808e172-0a05-11ee-93f6-372c2ddd5095.html |
The Phillie Phanatic is planning a beach day to help raise money for charity.
The Phanatic will be part of the festivities Wednesday at "Phillies Day at Manco & Manco" on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Part of the proceeds from pizza sales will benefit Phillies Charities Inc.
The event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ninth Street and the Boardwalk. The Phanatic will make his big entrance at 6:30 and attempt to make pizza in front of the customers.
But fans also will have the chance from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to get autographs from and take photos with two members of the 1993 pennant-winning Phillies: Milt Thompson, who also was batting coach for the 2008 World Series champions, and John Kruk, who has been a longtime broadcaster with the team. Phillies ballgirls will host the event. Phillies prizes can be won throughout the event while supplies last.
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Manco & Manco is also one of the concessions in Ashburn Alley and throughout the ballpark at Citizens Bank Park. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/phillie-phanatic-2-former-phils-to-appear-on-oc-boardwalk-on-wednesday/article_b9cb9fb6-0a1b-11ee-8929-17c5ab237076.html | 2023-06-13T20:25:50 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/phillie-phanatic-2-former-phils-to-appear-on-oc-boardwalk-on-wednesday/article_b9cb9fb6-0a1b-11ee-8929-17c5ab237076.html |
UPPER TOWNSHIP — It’s time for the township to take a stand on wind power, residents and advocates told members of the Township Committee on Monday.
Two of the five committee members agreed, with member Curtis Corson citing the potential damage to the area’s existing economy if wind farms are constructed off the coast as planned.
Several residents of the township and neighboring communities spoke at the meeting, calling on Upper to join the opposition to the projects. Cape May County's commissioners approved a resolution stating their opposition to the offshore wind projects, and so far, 50 mayors from New Jersey and beyond have signed a petition calling for a moratorium on work related to the projects.
“They’re going to destroy our tourism. They’re going to destroy our fishing industry,” Corson said. Summer visitors will not want views of the windmills, he said. “I don’t think they’re fiscally sound. I don’t think they’re responsible. It’s going to end in total failure.”
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Committee members discussed the matter earlier this year, but at that time, Mayor Jay Newman said the committee did not anticipate joining the call for a moratorium. He did not address the request for a vote made during the public comment portion of the meeting. Members Kim Hayes and Mark Pancoast also remained unmoved, but another member of the committee agreed with Corson that it was time for a vote.
“I definitely think it’s time for us to take a stance on it one way or another,” said Committee member Victor Nappen II.
Several of the speakers alleged the wind power projects could bring devastating consequences.
“We are quite literally on the front lines right here in Cape May County,” said resident Chelsea Headley, one of several speakers who asked the township to join in opposition to the projects. “This is not a done deal, no matter how much supporters of the project continue to say so. If we don’t defend our homes from this impending boondoggle, who will?”
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At least one speaker asked what the township would be paid for allowing wind power to go through, with repeated allegations that environmental groups in the state support the proposal because of financial contributions, an accusation members of the organizations have denied.
“Upper Township has not been offered anything,” said Hayes after the regular meeting. She and Newman said the situation is more complex than wind power opponents believe, and Newman said many in the township support wind power.
“It’s not just black and white,” he said.
The township is in negotiation over a redevelopment agreement with the owners of the former B.L. England power plant, where there are plans for a major commercial development project. The site is also one of the places where electric lines from the Ocean Wind 1 project are set to land, after running across Ocean City and along the county right-of-way, which is another area of contention between some local governments and the project developers.
Invoking a slogan of former President Donald Trump, Newman said the Township Committee’s responsibility is to the local community.
“Upper Township first, alright?” he said. “We’re part of Cape May County, we’re part of the United States, but Upper Township first.”
There remains a great deal of confusion surrounding the local impact, Newman said. So far, the only vote the township has taken on the project was to approve the relocation of a planned substation where the electricity will come in to Beesleys Point.
There is already a substation at the site, Newman said, and there would not be anything the township could do to stop that. The vote allowed it to be relocated to a different part of the property, away from the waterfront development. The substation was part of a deal approved by the former owners of the power plant, Newman said.
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So far, the Beesleys Point Development Group has not made plans for the rest of site public, but there have been some pubic discussions about a marina, restaurant and hotel at the property.
There remains some confusion over the potential financial impact of the project, Newman said. At one point in the meeting, one of the speakers mentioned a $6 million payment in connection with the wind power projects.
Each year, the township gets $6.19 million from the state Energy Receipts Tax, which makes up a significant portion of the $15.8 million township budget. That funding used to be compensation for the township hosting the coal-fired power plant, but a change in the state formula made years ago disconnected the funding from the power plant, and reduced the amount the township received.
Also at the Monday meeting, committee members discussed supporting a proposal that would return the former formula, which would mean more for the township, but that effort may not yield any results.
There has also been discussion about the potential tax benefits of development of the former power plant site, but there, too, the potential long-term impact is unclear.
The proposed wind power development off the coast has the potential to be a massive investment, and a new direction for energy generation in the Northeast. As wind power opponents pointed out at the meeting, each individual wind turbine would stand hundreds of feet above the water, taller than any building in the county and rivaling the tallest buildings in New Jersey.
President Joe Biden and Gov. Phil Murphy back the offshore projects, touting them as a means of reducing carbon emissions, producing renewable energy and building a new economy. The Ocean Wind 1 project, the first of several in the works, plans to begin generating electricity next year. There are also plans for Atlantic Shores off Atlantic City and for Ocean Wind 2, with additional projects expected along a significant portion of the East Coast.
At times, the fight has been cast along partisan lines, with many of the area’s Republican representatives in opposition, but Upper Township’s government is entirely Republican, and some Democratic mayors have signed off on the call for a moratorium.
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Corson is up for reelection this year, but there was no primary race for the GOP nomination, and no Democratic candidate named to challenge him in November.
At the meeting Monday, one resident mentioned opposition to running a natural gas pipeline to the B.L. England plant. She questioned where the current wind power opponents were during that lengthy fight, which had the potential to keep the plant in operation.
Corson said the township unequivocally supported the pipeline, which was held up for years over permits to bring it through the pinelands. In 2019, with that fight still underway, the owners of the power plant decided not to make the switch from coal and diesel to natural gas, obviating the need for the pipeline project and moving toward the eventual decommissioning of the plant. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/residents-call-for-upper-township-to-take-a-stand-on-wind-power/article_ae8f4482-0a1a-11ee-b029-2bcd0631b601.html | 2023-06-13T20:25:52 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/residents-call-for-upper-township-to-take-a-stand-on-wind-power/article_ae8f4482-0a1a-11ee-b029-2bcd0631b601.html |
Construction around Summerfest is a mess this year. Here's how to get around it.
Construction projects around the Summerfest grounds are going to be a mess for drivers trying to find a parking spot near the festival entrance this year, officials warn.
The left turns from Lincoln Memorial Drive (the Lakefront Exit) to Clybourn Street will be prohibited throughout Summerfest. Festivalgoers driving to Summerfest are strongly encouraged to plan ahead for the best routes and parking options to the north, south and west of the grounds, according to a release from festival organizers.
"We believe it'll be easiest for people to go north into downtown and not face potential congestion work or street closures," said Sarah Panchieri, president of Milwaukee World Festival Inc.
If you're arriving in your own car, drivers are encouraged to exit at any downtown exit before the Lakefront exit and park at a downtown parking structure.
Here's a list of some parking areas recommended by the festival:
- Museum Center Park- 719 N. Prospect Ave.
- Lewis Center- 616 E. Clybourn St.
- US Bank Structure-716 E Clybourn St.
- 411 E Wisconsin Ave. Garage-601 N Jefferson St.
- Milwaukee Public Market-400 N. Water St.
- Chase Tower Garage-525 N Water St.
- The Pfister Hotel-421 E. Mason St.
- Cathedral Structure-580 E. Mason St.
- 780 N. Jackson St. Parking-780 N. Jackson St.
- 777 Cass St. Garage-777 N. Cass St.
- Wells Fargo Tower-632 N. Water St.
- 720 N. Water St.-720 N. Water St.
- SP+ Parking-721 N. Broadway
- The Avenue-615 N. Plankinton Ave.
- Convention Center Ramp-615 N. 4th St.
- Historic Third Ward Parking-212 E. Milwaukee St.
- Historic Third Ward Parking-225 E. Chicago St.
You can also check www.511WI.gov for the latest road conditions and any potential traffic delays before driving to the grounds.
There are also a number of other ways to get to the festival without driving. Attendees can use the Milwaukee Country Transit System, including the new Connect 1 BRT, which is free this summer. Several other MCTS local routes are also within walking distance of the Summerfest North Gate. For a list of routes, visit www.ridemcts.com.
Summerfest is also offering a pick-up and drop-off location for rideshare services outside the Summerfest North Gate.
Summerfest parking lots open daily at 9 a.m. and all parking is on a first-come, first served basis. Pre-paid parking passes for specific dates during Summerfest can be purchased online at the Summerfest store. Preferred parking is $30 per day.
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Abramski, John, 79, business owner, May 25, East Lawn.
Berheim, Gladys, 81, bookkeeper/receptionist, May 15, East Lawn.
Bracamonte, Pedro A., 84, business owner, June 7, Carrillo’s.
Davila, Francisco “Frank” G., 93, sheet metal worker, June 7, Carrillo’s.
Devries, Michael, 64, certified public accountant, May 21, East Lawn.
Drentea, Domnica, 79, bookkeeper, May 14, East Lawn.
Galvez, Ramona, 101, homemaker, June 3, Carrillo’s.
Gonzalez, Andrew G., 57, radio broadcaster, June 2, Carrillo’s.
Gregory, Arthur, 85, hotel and restaurant manager, May 18, East Lawn.
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Knight, Nancy, 92, registered nurse, May 21, East Lawn.
Leonard, Enda, 100, business owner, May 28, East Lawn.
Lundy, Jeffrey, 63, executive chef, May 19, East Lawn.
McClellan, Gerald, 82, business owner, May 13, East Lawn.
Meza, Olga E., 84, assembler, June 1, Carrillo’s.
Perry, Terry Lee, 75, project engineer, Carrillo’s.
Peterson, Pamela, 77, teacher, May 28, East Lawn.
Petroshus, Cheryl Rene, 76, human resource agent, May 30, Carrillo’s.
Roseberry, Walter Clarence, 76, pharmacist, May 30, Sensible Cremation.
Sanchez-Parga, Dora Alma, 67, court clerk, May 28, Carrillo’s.
Summerfield, Katherine, 88, registered nurse, May 23, East Lawn.
Victor, Katherine, 102, registered dietitian, May 24, East Lawn.
Wilson, Brian, 49, bartender, May 9, East Lawn.
Yturralde, Stephen, 70, police officer, May 16, East Lawn.
Yunger, Petr, 50, programmer, June 7, Carrillo’s.
Zakharyan, Gevork, 89, clock maker, May 25, East Lawn. | https://tucson.com/news/local/deaths-in-southern-arizona/article_e5a722d6-093a-11ee-96c9-dfd636d75d1b.html | 2023-06-13T20:29:49 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/deaths-in-southern-arizona/article_e5a722d6-093a-11ee-96c9-dfd636d75d1b.html |
A former movie theater that was redeveloped into self-storage has been sold to a Dallas investment group.
Rosewood Property Co. bought the 66,429-square-foot Extra Space Storage facility at 770 N. Kolb Road for $13.5 million, Pima County Recorder’s Office records show.
Rosewood owns 78 self-storage facilities around the country and this is the company’s first purchase in Arizona.
The Tucson property has 661 units of various sizes and types.
“We made our first self-storage purchase in 2012, viewing the emerging sector as a great fit for our long-hold strategy, and 11 years later, we continue to see tremendous value in this asset class,” said Rick Perdue, president of Rosewood Property Co. “This Tucson facility will make a nice addition to our growth in the Southwest region.”
Self-storage continues to be a growing industry in Tucson and across the country.
Other local commercial transactions include:
TAD IV Holdings LLC bought 5th Ave Apartments, at 4544, 4556, and 4560 S. Fifth Ave. from Tucson I Buyer LLC for $1 million. Allan Mendelsberg and Joey Martinez, with Picor, represented the seller. Joseph Chaplik, with Joseph Bernard Real Estate Investment LLC, represented the buyer.
KECAZ LLC paid $700,000 for 17,424 square feet of land at Broadway Star Plaza, 7505 E. Broadway Blvd., to develop a Black Rock Coffee shop. The seller, VAP Properties LLC, Shenitzer Properties LLC, and WV LLC, was represented by Nancy McClure, with CBRE. The buyer was represented by Jeramy Price, with Volk Co.
Planet Fitness leased the former Beall’s space at 3840 W. River Road to open a fitness club later this year. Isaac Figueroa, with Larsen Baker, represented the landlord, and Ben Craney, of NAI Horizon, represented the tenant.
Salad And Go leased 25,000 square feet of land on the southwest corner of Limberlost and First Avenue. Rick Borane and Dave Volk, with Volk Co., represented the landlord, First & Limberlost Plaza. Dave Hammack, with Picor, represented the tenant.
Aragon Underground Construction leased 15,650 square feet of land at 4164 N. Flowing Wells Road. Andreas Castillo and Jeramy Price, with Volk Co., represented the landlord, Ideal Flowing Wells Holdings LLC.
Tucson Asphalt Contractors Inc. leased 3,600 square feet at 2680 E. Valencia Road for its new corporate office. Jeramy Price, with Volk Co., represented the tenant. Molly Mary Gilbert and Andy Seleznov, with Picor, represented the landlord, Rogers Real Estate Holdings LLC.
Photos: Looking back at Tucson's last drive-in movie theater
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Information for Tucson Real Estate is compiled from records at the Pima County Recorder's Office and from brokers. Send information to Gabriela Rico, grico@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/former-tucson-movie-theater-turned-self-storage-sold/article_44722a52-093d-11ee-9cab-d7dc8e849b1b.html | 2023-06-13T20:29:55 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/former-tucson-movie-theater-turned-self-storage-sold/article_44722a52-093d-11ee-9cab-d7dc8e849b1b.html |
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Owyhee
County through 245 PM MDT...
At 159 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Murphy, or 32 miles south of Nampa, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Toy Pass around 240 PM MDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN;
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Caldwell police arrested an armed man Monday at the Caldwell Walmart Neighborhood Market after a three-hour standoff.
The man, 34-year-old Cody Burnett, has been convicted of prior felonies and was wanted in connection to an earlier report of vandalization that day, according to a press release.
Caldwell officers first responded at 1:20 p.m. Monday to a dispute between two people who knew each other in the 4900 block of Pioneer Avenue. A suspect vandalized a home and had left before officers arrived, but they received information that indicated the suspect was Burnett, who may have been armed with a handgun, the release said.
At 2 p.m., a Walmart employee reported a suspicious man in the restroom who refused to come out. Offers responded and recognized Burnett. The Walmart was evacuated and Pioneer Federal Credit Union provided shelter during the incident, the release said.
A crisis negotiation team comprising members of Caldwell Police, Nampa Police and Ada County Sheriff's Office responded. After negotiations, Burnett agreed to surrender to officers for arrest at 5 p.m.
Burnett faces charges of felon in possession of a firearm and malicious injury to property, the release said. He was booked into Canyon County Jail at 8:20 p.m. with the additional charges of grand theft by possession of stolen gun, resisting and obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct, according to the jail roster.
“I am very proud of the swift, professional response that directly led to the safe apprehension of this violent suspect surrendering without incident," Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram said in the release. "It is incidents like this that solidify the professionalism our officers display on a daily basis." | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/police-arrest-man-without-incident-after-3-hour-standoff-at-caldwell-walmart/article_ddd49606-0a07-11ee-9044-cf7f79d665b1.html | 2023-06-13T20:32:56 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/police-arrest-man-without-incident-after-3-hour-standoff-at-caldwell-walmart/article_ddd49606-0a07-11ee-9044-cf7f79d665b1.html |
Work will begin this week on several roads throughout Flagstaff.
On Wednesday, city crews will begin to chip seal roadways including High Country Trail, Blackbird Roost, Riordan Road, Grandview Drive, Walgreens Street, McCracken Circle, Steve’s Blvd, Gemini Road, Latrobe Circle, La Costa Lane, La Quinta Way, and Harris Way
The work is anticipated to conclude by June 20, weather permitting.
City officials say the public should anticipate traffic impacts near these locations for the duration of the work, including temporary traffic restrictions, noise, and dust. The City will attempt to maintain access to businesses and residences.
This work is part of the City’s 2023 Streets Maintenance Program and is funded by Proposition 406 - Road Repair and Street Safety (RRSS) Initiative, a 20-year dedicated sales tax for road repair and street safety projects approved by Flagstaff voters in 2014.
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City officials say they are committed to repairing and improving streets and roadways in Flagstaff.
For additional information regarding this or other projects associated with the RRSS improvements, visit the City’s website at www.flagstaff.az.gov/roadsafety. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/city-to-begin-chip-sealing-roadways-around-flagstaff-this-week/article_65c038d4-0a0f-11ee-b8b6-37f40451d9ed.html | 2023-06-13T20:37:16 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/city-to-begin-chip-sealing-roadways-around-flagstaff-this-week/article_65c038d4-0a0f-11ee-b8b6-37f40451d9ed.html |
A one-vehicle rollover crash in eastern North Dakota's Cass County killed a Georgia man.
Roger Sizemore, 52, of Augusta, Georgia, lost control of the pickup truck he was driving about 2 miles northeast of Amenia, and the vehicle rolled in the ditch. Sizemore was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Highway Patrol.
A service dog was found at the scene and taken to Casselton Veterinary Service for care.
The Patrol is continuing to investigate, including determining when the crash happened. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/georgia-man-dies-in-north-dakota-crash/article_8f4b7bbc-0a25-11ee-9afa-1333423f9ed8.html | 2023-06-13T20:38:17 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/georgia-man-dies-in-north-dakota-crash/article_8f4b7bbc-0a25-11ee-9afa-1333423f9ed8.html |
A former University of Mary student accused of making a campus bomb threat in February has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge and been sentenced to probation.
Chase Hoechst, 19, initially was charged with felony terrorizing, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. He pleaded not guilty in March and was set to go to trial on Wednesday. He pleaded guilty Tuesday to a reduced charge of misdemeanor reckless endangerment, which carries a potential punishment of about a year behind bars.
Prosecutors requested 1 ½ years of supervised probation with 40 hours of community service. The defense asked for less probation with more community service hours.
South Central District Judge Bruce Romanick sentenced Hoechst to about a year of unsupervised probation and 100 hours of community service. Hoechst will write an apology letter to the university and the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department, and he is required to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
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Romanick also ordered a deferred imposition of sentence, which means the offense will stay off Hoechst's record if he stays out of trouble during his probationary period.
The FBI notified the sheriff’s department on Feb. 17 of a message stating, “I’m going insane ... I planted pipe bombs in the caf bathrooms.” The message was sent on a social media platform called Yik Yak. The app meant for college students allows users to send out anonymous messages to other users within a 5-mile radius.
Hoechst had sent the message the day before. His attorney, Justin Vinje, in court on Tuesday said that the message was due to Hoechst’s frustration with the university changing his dorm room situation and that Hoechst did not mean any harm. The message was intercepted by Yik Yak before it was posted and reported to authorities.
The university on Feb. 17 held a shelter-in-place for about an hour and 40 minutes while deputies searched the campus. No explosives were found. Hoechst contacted authorities when he realized they were looking for him, according to Vinje.
Hoechst in court on Tuesday apologized for his actions and said he never meant any harm. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-courts/former-u-mary-student-gets-probation-community-service-for-february-bomb-threat/article_fd46f0cc-0a0e-11ee-ac2a-432fcea75a40.html | 2023-06-13T20:38:23 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-courts/former-u-mary-student-gets-probation-community-service-for-february-bomb-threat/article_fd46f0cc-0a0e-11ee-ac2a-432fcea75a40.html |
MIDLAND, Texas — On Monday, at about 1 p.m., officers with the Midland Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 1900 block of South Lamesa Road.
The initial investigation revealed a Mercedes sedan was traveling southbound on South Lamesa Road as a Toyota minivan was traveling northbound. The minivan moved into the left-hand turn lane and while attempting to turn onto the 1100 block of East Gist Street, collided with the sedan.
Emergency services transported the two occupants of the minivan: the 67-year-old female driver, an 87-year-old female passenger and the 33-year-old male driver of the sedan.
The minivan passenger, 87-year-old Sally Garcia, died from her injuries from in the crash.
The investigation is ongoing.
The next of kin has been notified. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/passenger-dies-in-two-vehicle-crash-on-south-lamesa-road/513-f5d7e0c8-3f25-49fa-892d-811c4b28cfa0 | 2023-06-13T20:38:53 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/passenger-dies-in-two-vehicle-crash-on-south-lamesa-road/513-f5d7e0c8-3f25-49fa-892d-811c4b28cfa0 |
ATLANTA — Missy's Sweet Shoppe, 110 SW. Arch St. in Atlanta, is this week's pick for Eats of the Week.
Named for owner Missy Gaither, the bakery recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. It represents a long-held passion for Gaither, who worked at State Farm for 19 years and started baking as a hobby. She took classes at Michael's craft store and started preparing goods for family and friends, eventually launching a home business.
"It's close to home, but it also serves my hometown," said Gaither, who is from Lincoln but lives in Stanford. "Everybody drives here. And we've met some really interesting people traveling Route 66 that come from all over, all kinds of countries.
"They fly into Chicago and they take about two weeks and then travel Route 66. It's really cool."
The shop was once home to the notable Palms Grill Café, long an iconic landmark on Route 66. The former business name remains outside of Missy's on a sign that Gaither said cannot be removed because of its historic origins. This means people sometimes find themselves at her business when looking for the Palms, but she hopes that someday Missy's can become a historic landmark in its own right.
The building, also once the site of a woman's pie business, already had an old cash register and diner-style setup when Gaither took it over. She said they mostly just had to paint and add all the fixtures, and a few ovens.
"I think I offer some items that people don't find anywhere else, like my sugar cookies. I think initially my cakes are what got me started, but then you know, the market changed and the trends changed and I went to cupcakes, and now it's cookies," Gaither said. "Sugar cookies are one of my top sellers and also pumpkin bars — everybody loves those. And it's still family-owned and I do all the baking."
Gaither's two children, one a freshman in college and the other a junior in high school, help run the retail side of the business.
Popular menu items include cupcakes, especially the Reese's and Oreo flavors, as well as regular chocolate and vanilla; sugar cookies; chocolate chip cookies; and pumpkin bars, which are sold year-round.
Gaither added that she's been running a half-price special on her four top-selling items, and each day is something different. She often offers specials if the shop has an overabundance of an item, such as cupcakes.
More than half of the business, however, comes from custom orders. She has recently been catering a lot of weddings and is often pretty busy on the weekends. She also handles orders for birthdays, showers, business events and other parties.
Customers appreciate a personal touch, she said, and some have become good friends.
"There wasn't a sweet shop here (before), so people either had to go to Walmart or drive a lot farther," she said, "and I have a lot that I can offer that Walmart doesn't. You're getting a better quality product, and I can tailor to exactly what they need."
Gaither said she typically likes a 72-hour notice for custom orders, but if someone calls and says they need two dozen assorted cupcakes by tomorrow, for example, she can usually accommodate those kinds of requests. Decorated cookies or cakes take longer.
Missy's also offers ice cream, chocolate-covered Oreos and strawberries, coffee, tea, chips and other snacks. They also have party room and banquet rentals. The shop is typically open three days a week. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/business/missys-sweet-shoppe-sprinkles-magic-on-route-66/article_dd1a098c-0708-11ee-85f5-ffba5423541b.html | 2023-06-13T20:40:53 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/business/missys-sweet-shoppe-sprinkles-magic-on-route-66/article_dd1a098c-0708-11ee-85f5-ffba5423541b.html |
WACO, Texas — Popular Waco restaurant Cafe Homestead held a grand opening to welcome the community back after a tragic fire destroyed the place back in December.
On Monday, June 12, many gathered to celebrate the reopening which featured free appetizers and tea.
The rebuilding took just 18 weeks to get done thanks to the support from the community and contractors who made it their priority to get the restaurant back up and running.
General Manager Andrew Taylor stated, "There's only one way we were able to pull this off in 18 weeks and that is just the network of support that we have in the community, and we had so many contractors in our church and in the community at large just worked their job during the day and they come here at night and work extra and make this project happen."
Back in January, Cafe Homestead also hosted two dinners that saw around 350 guests, with all proceeds going towards this new building.
Now, the restaurant is fully open for business thanks to the loving Waco community.
To view more, visit here. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/wacos-cafe-homestead-reopens-after-tragic-december-fire/500-4e86f328-deff-4778-ba58-edab167de82e | 2023-06-13T20:40:57 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/wacos-cafe-homestead-reopens-after-tragic-december-fire/500-4e86f328-deff-4778-ba58-edab167de82e |
It might be hard to believe that a "cheap" vacation can exist anymore, given that prices for everything have increased. That's especially true if you need a rental car for your trip.
When the pandemic shut down the world, the travel industry took a steep hit. Car rental companies in the U.S. had lots full of cars that no one was renting, so to stay solvent, they sold off their excess inventory. While that strategy helped them survive in the short term, it's also driven increases in rental car prices for consumers.
When people felt comfortable traveling again, they went right back to renting cars, causing the industry to quickly rebound. After revenues fell 27.4% in 2020, the industry experienced record growth in 2021, according to Auto Rental News.
Unfortunately, the sharp increase in demand left car rental companies in the lurch, as supply chain issues and semiconductor chip shortages made it difficult for them to replenish their inventories. Car rental companies' ability to buy new cars is at its lowest rate in 20 years, per Auto Rental News.
While rental companies are adding more cars to their lots, it's not at a pace to meet demand. This has sent car rental prices soaring, forcing consumers to budget a much larger portion of their travel expenses for car rentals.
Though the overall situation has improved since last summer, 93% of U.S. travelers plan to take a vacation this year—according to a February 2022 report from The Wall Street Journal—so demand is still high. A nationwide shortage of rental cars still persists, which will make a summer getaway in 2022 more expensive than it was pre-pandemic.
CoPilot looked at Business Travel News' Corporate Travel Index to find which cities had the most expensive car rentals in the fourth quarter of 2021 (the latest data available), as well as how it's changed year over year. The data averages car rental rates and taxes in 100 large U.S. cities using booking information from three major corporate travel companies. The average cost to rent a car in the U.S. during this time frame was about $46.18 per day, down 6.2% from the year before.
Read on to see what a rental car costs at your travel destination and whether you should consider booking it early. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nevada-man-arrested-in-bloomington-on-stolen-vehicle-charges/article_75042262-0a0d-11ee-be3f-9b39f9cfc934.html | 2023-06-13T20:40:59 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nevada-man-arrested-in-bloomington-on-stolen-vehicle-charges/article_75042262-0a0d-11ee-be3f-9b39f9cfc934.html |
BLOOMINGTON — After serving in the Illinois House of Representatives for more than 20 years, former Rep. Dan Brady said he is exploring a run for Congress in the 17th District.
The Bloomington Republican, who lost a bid for Illinois Secretary of State to Democrat Alexi Giannoulias in the midterm election, wrote in a news release that he will be meeting with voters, donors and family members in the coming works to determine how he can best serve the public.
"I have been successful in my public career because I believe service to others, and not harsh partisan rhetoric, is what our State and Country need," wrote Brady, who also once served as McLean County coroner.
"As coroner, I helped to convict murderers, as State Representative I championed college M.A.P. Grants for working families and as Deputy House Republican Leader I supported and was endorsed by labor and business," he continued. "Being my own man has provided me the knowledge, experience and dedication needed to be an effective representative, whether in Springfield or Washington, DC."
The 17th Congressional District, which contains a portion of McLean County and stretches as far north as Rockford, is represented by Democrat Eric Sorensen, who narrowly defeated Republican Esther Joy King in the midterm.
Brady also said he is considering running in the 88th Illinois House District, which he represented between 2001 and 2013.
The newly drawn 88th House District covers a portion of Bloomington and stretches down to parts of Decatur. It is represented by Dan Caulkins, a Decatur Republican who has said he will not seek reelection in 2024.
Photos: DeSantis speaks at Lincoln Day Dinner in Peoria
Contact Drew Zimmerman at 309-820-3276. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DZimmermanLee | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/dan-brady-expresses-interest-in-congressional-run/article_3acb2a12-0a1e-11ee-9f5d-f3ad3efaad02.html | 2023-06-13T20:41:05 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/dan-brady-expresses-interest-in-congressional-run/article_3acb2a12-0a1e-11ee-9f5d-f3ad3efaad02.html |
ROSEVILLE, California — A three-day high school basketball tournament in Roseville kicks off Thursday and is expected to bring more than $1 million to the south Placer County economy, according to Placer Valley Tourism.
Girls California Live 23 is the first high school tournament approved by the NCAA and is set to feature more than 100 teams.
“Girls California Live 23 is a first-of-its-kind event that highlights the amazing skills of basketball players, and also helps showcase Placer Valley and the Roebbelen Center,” said Kim Summers, Chief Executive Officer of Placer Valley Tourism and @the Grounds in a statement. “It’s a big win for everyone involved, from the high schools and their players to businesses in the community.”
The Roebbelen Center has 12 full-length basketball courts where the teams will be playing four or five games over the weekend.
Some of the local basketball teams competing include Clovis High School, Del Oro High School, Folsom High School, McClatchy High School, McNair High School, Oak Ridge High School, Rocklin High School, St. Francis High School, Vanden High School and Whitney High School, among others.
“To have this in your backyard, it’s huge,” said Brittany Woodard, the girls’ basketball head coach at St. Francis High School in Sacramento and a Coaches Advisory Board member of Girls California Live 23. St. Francis will have about 12 players participating in the tournament. “It’s nice to see Sacramento hosting something as big as this, and have girls compete at the highest level.”
More than 4,000 people are set to be at the event including athletes, coaches and viewers, which will bring in revenue to Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln's economies.
Event Information
What: Girls California Live 23
Where: Roebbelen Center located @the Grounds, 700 Event Center Drive in Roseville
When: Starts at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 15 through Saturday, June 17
Watch more on ABC10: Controversy over plans for a new winery in Placer County | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/high-school-basketball-tournament-roseville-rocklin-lincoln-economy/103-7c8d0dda-3b68-4c96-875c-9e83b2277a7c | 2023-06-13T20:44:44 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/high-school-basketball-tournament-roseville-rocklin-lincoln-economy/103-7c8d0dda-3b68-4c96-875c-9e83b2277a7c |
BALTIMORE — Baltimore City Public Schools are providing free meals for children as part of the 2023 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
All children 18 years of age and younger are eligible for free meals.
SFSP, which is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Maryland State Department of Education, provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to children at participating school sites.
SFSP will operate Monday through Thursday from June 14 – August 25, 2023. Select sites will operate on Fridays
To find more information on meal sites, click here and to find information about menus, click here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bcpss-to-provide-free-meals-to-children-as-part-of-food-service-program | 2023-06-13T20:47:26 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bcpss-to-provide-free-meals-to-children-as-part-of-food-service-program |
BREAKING NEWS
Body found in desert near Saguaro Lake
Ellie Willard
Arizona Republic
A body was discovered on Monday evening in a remote desert area near Saguaro Lake within the Tonto National Forest.
At about 7 p.m., the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding a body that was found inside of a bonfire pile in a remote area, according to authorities.
The body has not been identified. No further information was released. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa-breaking/2023/06/13/body-found-desert-near-saguaro-lake/70317699007/ | 2023-06-13T20:47:30 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa-breaking/2023/06/13/body-found-desert-near-saguaro-lake/70317699007/ |
BALTIMORE — Baltimore Police officer Maxwell Dundore has been sentenced to 18 months of probation after he threatened to choke and kill a teenager.
He was also given a "stay-away" order from the victims according to the State's Attorney's Office.
The incident all took place on April 27, 2020.
Dundore was called to the 2800 block of Mayfield Avenue, where 17-year-old Bobby Adams was seen getting out of the driver's side of a car that was reported stolen.
Adams attempted to flee on foot when Dundore grabbed him, causing both to fall to the ground.
The suspect got up first, prompting Dundore to slam him face-down to the ground.
To prevent him from trying to get away again, Dundore wrapped his left arm around the neck of Adams reportedly saying, “I swear to God, I’ll choke you out if you don’t stop."
RELATED: 'I will kill you': BPD officer convicted of all charges for assaulting teenage suspect
After releasing Adams head and neck area, and while Adams presented no threat to him because he was handcuffed, Dundore pushed Adams on the right side of his face. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bpd-officer-who-threatened-to-kill-teen-gets-18-months-of-probation | 2023-06-13T20:47:32 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bpd-officer-who-threatened-to-kill-teen-gets-18-months-of-probation |
East Market Street by Interstate 83 to close this weekend for bridge work: PennDOT
A section of East Market Street near Interstate 83 will be closed this weekend for bridge work, according to the state Department of Transportation.
The bridge over Mill Creek will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, June 16 until 6 a.m. Monday, June 19, a news release states. The schedule is tenative and could change because of the weather.
Traffic will be detoured around the closure using North Hills Road, Route 30 and North Sherman Street.
The same section of East Market Street was closed for five weeks last year so that crews could replace the bridge over Mill Creek. The $6.4 million project included signal upgrades, guide rail work and other construction.
While the road reopened to traffic in November, PennDOT said the entire project would not be completed until this year.
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This weekend, crews will be applying an epoxy overlay to the bridge deck as well as paving the bridge approaches, the release states.
The bridge replacement is one of the projects being done in advance of the I-83 widening from four to six lanes between the Market Street and George Street interchanges.
Clearwater Construction Inc. of Mercer, Pa. is the contractor doing the work. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/east-market-street-near-interstate-83-to-close-this-weekend-for-bridge-work-penndot/70312472007/ | 2023-06-13T20:48:12 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/east-market-street-near-interstate-83-to-close-this-weekend-for-bridge-work-penndot/70312472007/ |
Pilot reported 'engine failure' before fatal plane crash into the Pa. Turnpike near I-83
The pilot of an airplane that crashed last month into the Pennsylvania Turnpike announced the aircraft had experienced "engine failure" about five miles from Capital City Airport, according to a preliminary investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
The plane crashed May 31 into a utility truck on the Turnpike near Interstate 83 in Fairview Township. It happened one mile from a runway at Capital City Airport, the report states.
The crash seriously injured the pilot, who has not been named. The passenger, Lawrence Sager, 74, of Harrisburg died at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital, according to a Dauphin County spokeswoman. The driver of the utility truck was not injured.
The three-page report states that the Cessna 180 was on a 3-leg, cross country flight that originated from the pilot's home airport in Fredericksburg, Pa. in Lebanon County. He was seen putting fuel in the plane before taking off for the trip.
It landed at two locations before the crash, and the owners of those properties say the plane was not serviced with fuel, the report states. One was a private grass strip in West Virginia, and it did not have fuel available.
First responders said there was no evidence of fuel or a spill at the scene of the crash, but they did smell an odor of fuel, the report states.
A pint of fuel was drained from the right fuel tank, but the left one had none in it, the report states. Both were intact.
Witnesses told investigators that the engine sounded "erractic," and was "cutting in and out" just before the accident, the report says.
The National Transportation Safety Board was not able to interview the pilot because of his injuries, the report states. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/fatal-plane-crash-in-northern-york-county-included-engine-failure-little-fuel-ntsb/70313987007/ | 2023-06-13T20:48:18 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/fatal-plane-crash-in-northern-york-county-included-engine-failure-little-fuel-ntsb/70313987007/ |
Timeline: How did land next to Prospect Hill Cemetery get rezoned to allow a warehouse?
How did land next to the historic Prospect Hill Cemetery get rezoned, subdivided and sold to Inch & Co. to allow the company to potentially build a large warehouse or other industrial facility? It all started quietly in township meetings.
The new owner of Prospect Hill Cemetery, Matt Seyler, had a lot of questions when he learned that a warehouse could be built right next to the cemetery he'd recently purchased. Mostly, though, he wanted to know how this happened and why, he says, he was unaware of it at the time he bought the cemetery.
Seyler purchased the cemetery on Dec. 30, 2021 from former owner Jack Sommer. At the time, Seyler said, Sommer told him the cemetery had been subdivided into two parcels of land but that he was not aware of specific development plans for the 52-acre plot that Inch & Co. had purchased.
Seyler said he doesn't believe he was fully apprised about potential development of the land. When Seyler purchased the cemetery from Jack Sommer, he also purchased the rights to the cemetery website and email accounts that went along with the business. Once he learned about the possibility of a warehouse being built next to the cemetery, he looked at the email account.
Seyler said old emails had been deleted, except for a sent folder. Seyler put together a timeline of events that led up to him buying the cemetery from Sommer, using the emails he said he discovered and documents he received from Manchester Township through a Right-to-Know request.
The timeline, according to Seyler
On May 11, 2021, Sommer petitioned the Manchester Township Board of Supervisors to rezone 48.8 acres of Prospect Hill land from residential low (or single-family housing) to residential high (apartment complexes, condos, townhomes), and 6.6 acres to commercial. According to meeting minutes for that date, all supervisors voted yes, including John Inch. The land had not been subdivided at this time.
Seyler said he discovered emails between Sommer and his son, Matt, that occurred on May 17, 2021. Seyler said these emails indicate that John Inch showed interest in the newly rezoned land at Prospect Hill. In the emails, Matt Sommer tells Jack Sommer that he will talk to "him" about his interest in the land but doesn't name anyone.
Jack Sommer responds in email by saying "hopefully we can look to a positive vote from John Inch."
On July 20, 2021, Jack Sommer received an email from Josh George, a former managing partner for Snyder, Secary and Associates, a land development company in York that is owned by Philadelphia-based engineering firm Pennoni. Snyder, Secary & Associates did a considerable amount of design work in the commercial and industrial sectors, including large-scale logistics and distribution centers.
They were sold at the end of 2021, and George is now a managing partner at Landworks Civil Design, LLC, based in Camp Hill.
In that email, which Seyler said he discovered, George tells Sommer the township called to inquire if he would be moving forward with rezoning that parcel of land. Sommer responds by telling George that he "met with Inch group and interest level would indicate we should keep zoning request on 'hold'."
In an interview with the York Daily Record, George said that property owners in Pennsylvania can pull petitions to rezone after the rezoning has been approved, if they change their minds. He also said that it's not uncommon for property owners to work with attorneys or design engineers to present plans for rezoning.
Sept. 1, 2021, Jack Sommer and John Inch finalized an agreement of sale for the 52 acres of land. The sale price was $1.75 million, and the closing date was set for Dec. 15, 2021. Seyler said he recovered that agreement in the emails.
On Sept. 14, 2021, attorney Paul Minnich, with Barley Snyder, represented 700 North George St. Associates, Jack Sommer's company, to petition that the 52 acres at Prospect Hill be rezoned to industrial. The previous rezoning petition was withdrawn, according to the meeting minutes. This request was approved to be forwarded to the zoning board. Inch abstained from the vote.
On Oct. 1, 2021, Dave Unger, a Manchester Township zoning officer, sent an email on behalf of the township planning commission to Shayne Smith of Met-Ed asking Smith if the utility company would be willing to rezone its parcel of land that adjoins the 52 acres at Prospect Hill.
In the email Seyler said he recovered, Unger says that rezoning this land to industrial from low density residential would bring that Met-Ed lot "into conformance" and "would also alleviate the potential for a 'spot zoning' argument with the current application."
On Dec. 14, Smith emailed Tim James, the Manchester Township manager, and gave permission for the rezoning as long as Met-Ed did not have to submit a petition through the "normal processes" to have it done.
James told the York Daily Record that the township has the right to rezone land at any time, without permission, as long as it follows the proper channels to do so. Unger is no longer employed with the township, but James said he believes his emails to Smith were "due diligence" for consistency with planning and zoning.
James said the planning commission has not received any plans for a warehouse on that parcel of land.
Smith responded to emails from the York Daily Record by saying that all media requests are handled by another division within Met-Ed, and that he had forwarded the emails to that division. That division did not respond by the time of publication. On Nov. 23, 2021, Seyler said he discovered emails that show that the director of acquisitions for Inch & Co., Joe Eisenhauer, emailed Sommer a concept of a warehouse that Inch & Co. might build on that parcel of land. In the email, Eisenhauer gave Sommer permission to share the plans with "those involved with the cemetery acquisition," but no one else.
Seyler asserts that Sommer never disclosed these plans to him.
In an interview with the Daily Record, Eisenhauer said Sommer requested a non-disclosure agreement from Inch & Co. for the sale of this land and any discussion surrounding it. Because of that NDA, Eisenhauer could not disclose some information about the transaction.
He did say, however, that Inch & Co. originally had interest in acquiring the entire property, including the cemetery, but decided that was not part of its business model. The company then transitioned from that idea to focusing on the unused land. Inch & Co. thought it would be a good industrial site particularly because of the Met-Ed land that adjoins it, which Eisenhauer called "overtly industrial."
On Dec. 14, 2021, the township board of supervisors approved the rezoning request for the 52 acres of land at Prospect Hill, changing it to industrial. Meeting minutes show that Inch and Supervisor Beth Brennan abstained from the vote. Met-Ed's parcel of land was rezoned at this meeting, as well, James said.
On Dec. 15, 2021, Inch & Co. bought the land from Sommer.
On Dec. 30, 2021, Seyler bought the cemetery.
Eisenhauer said that the land Inch & Co. purchased from Sommer has been the subject of several other meetings that were not included in Seyler's timeline.
Eisenhauer said that in summer 2022, a meeting was held to reduce the amount of necessary parking at the site, and in November 2022, it had to be rezoned industrial again because of a mix-up with the parcel ID. That is when residents began talking about the rezoning, but Eisenhauer said no one showed up to the meetings before the beginning of this year.
Eisenhauer said all of the meetings were properly advertised and neighboring properties were notified of the rezoning meetings.
"Everything we have done is completely above board because that's how we operate," he said. "It's in our best interest to play it by the book and not have to backtrack and fix things."
Where that leaves Seyler and the cemetery
Seyler said that the possible warehouse has had a "substantial" impact on the longevity of his business.
"People aren't going to want to be buried here with a warehouse right next door. They won't want to visit loved ones that are buried here," he said. "It's had a substantial impact on the cemetery as it is now, and has impacted the future of the cemetery. The future of my business."
Seyler said the only way to stop this warehouse is to have the rezoning reversed back to residential. He did not say how that could be accomplished with Inch & Co. agreeing to the rezoning, though.
"We're looking at our options, trying to determine what can be done," he said. "But we are not budging. We are opposed to any warehouse being developed on this land, and we don't think the rezoning should have ever been approved because it is clearly a case of spot rezoning."
Seyler said residents opposed to the warehouse plan to meet at the next Manchester Township Board of Supervisors meeting, which will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 13 at 3200 Farmtrail Road, York. There is nothing on the agenda about the warehouse, but Seyler said residents want answers from the board.
"There are a lot of questions still about how involved this board was and how much they knew about this warehouse," Seyler said. "People want answers."
Jack Sommer did not respond to calls or emails seeking comment for this story. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/timeline-of-former-prospect-hill-cemetery-land-rezoning-manchester-township-pa-inch-co/70251767007/ | 2023-06-13T20:48:24 | 1 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/timeline-of-former-prospect-hill-cemetery-land-rezoning-manchester-township-pa-inch-co/70251767007/ |
The city of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed Monday in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday.
There will be no residential garbage, recycling and bulk collection on Monday, the city said in a statement. It said the collection schedule will be pushed back one day for the entire week.
Regular business hours will resume June 20, the statement said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-city-offices-to-close-for-juneteenth-holiday/article_f001714e-0a18-11ee-ab5d-275df26fd81a.html | 2023-06-13T20:51:52 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-city-offices-to-close-for-juneteenth-holiday/article_f001714e-0a18-11ee-ab5d-275df26fd81a.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana state lawmaker isn’t facing any immediate legislative discipline after pleading guilty to drunken driving charges for crashing his pickup truck through an interstate highway guardrail and driving away.
Republican Rep. Jim Lucas of Seymour signed an agreement Monday with the prosecutor in southern Indiana’s Jackson County in which he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of the accident.
Lucas said in a statement after Monday’s court hearing that he took “full responsibility” for his actions surrounding the May 31 crash and would continue in his legislative position.
Republican House Speaker Todd Huston said Tuesday he had not yet reviewed the plea agreement and wanted to see that Lucas gets “the help that he needs and make sure that situation doesn’t happen again.”
When asked whether Lucas would face any disciplinary action by the legislature, Huston said he was “obviously disappointed” by Lucas’ actions.
“I haven’t had really a chance to talk to him,” Huston said. “I’ll take a look at it and see what we do moving forward.”
This year’s legislative session ended in April and lawmakers won’t return for another full-time session until January.
The plea agreement calls for no additional jail time for Lucas, 58, as long as he completes at least 180 days of supervised probation, including alcohol or drug abuse treatment if mandated by the county probation department, and pays about $4,000 in restitution to the state highway department to repair damage from the crash.
Lucas, who was first elected to the legislature in 2012, is allowed to keep his position because state law only prohibits those with felony convictions from holding elected office.
Lucas is a prominent supporter of legalizing marijuana and loosening state gun laws. He has faced controversy several times because of social media posts decried as “sickening” by Democrats and “unacceptable” by Republicans.
Police said officers stopped Lucas walking near where they found his truck parked behind a Seymour carpet store nearly 3 miles from the crash site at the Interstate 65 and Indiana 11 interchange. The truck had major front-end damage and three flat tires, two of which had been worn down to the metal wheel rims.
Lucas smelled of alcohol, failed a field sobriety exam and had a blood-alcohol level of 0.097% on a portable breath test device. The state’s legal limit to drive is 0.08%.
Jackson County Prosecutor Jeff Chalfant said the plea agreement with Lucas was standard for a first-time drunken driving charge. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/no-legislative-discipline-in-sight-for-indiana-lawmaker-who-admitted-drunken-driving/article_630b2e14-0a23-11ee-b5f3-f3663de88729.html | 2023-06-13T20:51:58 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/no-legislative-discipline-in-sight-for-indiana-lawmaker-who-admitted-drunken-driving/article_630b2e14-0a23-11ee-b5f3-f3663de88729.html |
The city of Fort Wayne issued this news release today:
When it rains, the 100-year-old combined sewers in older parts of Fort Wayne can overflow, resulting in the discharge of a combination of stormwater (rain or snowmelt) and untreated sewage into CSO impacted waterways within the Great Lakes Basin. Today's forecast indicates a strong possibility that overflows will occur or have started to occur within the past four (4) hours. The overflow may be continuing. The approximate times when the overflow started and stops will be summarized within seven (7) days in a supplemental notice available on the City's website at https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
Consumption of or direct contact with sewage-contaminated water could make you sick. Signs are posted along affected waterways in Fort Wayne to identify the locations of combined sewer overflow points and areas where contact with water could be hazardous to your health. These locations, and waterbodies potentially impacted, may also be found by clicking the following link: https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
During and after a combined sewer overflow event, individuals should avoid direct contact with water in any of the waterways that are potentially impacted by CSOs as shown on the map found at https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
In addition, City Utilities encourages the public to take the following precautions:
• Avoid direct contact with CSO-impacted streams during and for three days (72 hours) after a rain event and for 72 hours after receiving a CSO notification
• Alter recreational activities to avoid direct contact with CSO-impacted water
• If contact does occur with CSO-impacted water, wash your hands immediately, especially prior to eating
• Use a waterless hand sanitizer at outings that occur near CSO-impacted streams.
Every Wednesday City Utilities will post information at the following location giving details of any CSO discharge events that have happened in the previous seven (7) days:
https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
Clean water is a priority for the City of Fort Wayne. City Utilities is implementing a variety of projects to improve waterways and reduce CSO discharges. The long-term costs to control CSOs in Fort Wayne will likely exceed $250 million. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/verbatim-combined-sewer-overflow-warning-today/article_e23dca6c-0a27-11ee-8721-e3dcbfd8fc0f.html | 2023-06-13T20:52:04 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/verbatim-combined-sewer-overflow-warning-today/article_e23dca6c-0a27-11ee-8721-e3dcbfd8fc0f.html |
BIRMGINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Eric Flowers with Creed 63, and Ashley Dixon and Bianca Jemison with What’s the Scoop, were on CBS 42 Tuesday afternoon talking about plans for the #Bettertogether Juneteenth Market.
The event will take place on Saturday, June 17, from 12 to 5 p.m. in the 5th avenue historically black civil rights district. This event will spotlight some of the district vendors, businesses and food trucks.
Find more information , visit Creed63 or 4thavebham. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/bham-bettertogether-juneteenth-celebration-happening-this-saturday/ | 2023-06-13T20:59:37 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/bham-bettertogether-juneteenth-celebration-happening-this-saturday/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Public Library will host a discussion about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease among African Americans this Thursday.
“Why We Can’t Wait – Alzheimer’s Impact on the African American Community” will be a free program presented at the Central Library. The event hopes to educate attendees about the disease and how they can assist in research efforts.
The program will feature researchers from the John P. Hussman Center for Human Genomics at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Caryn Blair De Franco will lead the event as a speaker.
Attendees will also be introduced to the DAWN Alzheimer’s Research Study. DAWN is an international initiative that works to gain a better understanding of the disease in order to improve treatment.
To learn more, visit the blogpost here or scan the QR code on the flier. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-public-library-to-host-alzheimers-panel-thursday/ | 2023-06-13T20:59:43 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-public-library-to-host-alzheimers-panel-thursday/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On Tuesday, the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau announced that the tourism industry generated a record $2.4 billion in economic impact for Jefferson County in 2022, matching the previous record set in 2019, which signals an official return to pre-pandemic travel.
Birmingham is more popular than ever as a destination for business, leisure and sports travel,” John Oros, President and CEO of the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, said in a press release Tuesday. “Visitors to our region enjoy first-class facilities, rich history, world-class dining and shopping, and a wide-range of entertainment options.”
The greater Birmingham area hosted nearly 4 million overnight visitors in 2022. This was a 7% increase from 2021 and the highest count in the past five years. Tourism in Jefferson County alone supported 51,000 full-time jobs in 2022, a stark contrast to roughly 30,000 tourism-related jobs in 2020.
“The tourism industry is more than just higher hotel occupancies, ticket sales, average rates, average checks and a source of new taxes – it’s about people and jobs,” Oros said in a press release. “This industry provides ladders of opportunity to those seeking a fulfilling career. And in today’s environment, high paying jobs and careers are available for those who have a sense of hospitality, service and desire to take care of others.”
The total taxes generated for the state by this tourism exceeded $183 million. Furthermore, local government received $100 million in taxes from area tourism.
Visitor spending patterns remained consistent year-over-year, with transportation topping the list. Dining remained the second-highest expenditure, followed by lodging, recreation and retail.
This data was generated through the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau’s annual economic impact study, conducted by Dr. Keivan Deravi, president of Montgomery-based Economic Research Services, Inc. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tourism-returns-to-pre-pandemic-levels-in-birmingham/ | 2023-06-13T20:59:49 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tourism-returns-to-pre-pandemic-levels-in-birmingham/ |
BUCKSPORT -- Seven people have been arrested for allegedly trafficking fentanyl in Bucksport.
Maine Drug Enforcement agents worked with the Bucksport Police Department on the 8 month investigation that included numerous undercover purchases of drugs.
63-year-old Edmund Osborne of Bucksport and 38-year-old Joshua Moore of Bucksport, 47-year-old Daniel Needham of Brewer, 40-year-old Tiffany Dow of Bangor, 30-year-old Tobey Harrington of Bangor, 34-year-old Sara Winters of Bucksport and 24-year-old Zachary Turcotte of Orland were arrested in the last two weeks.
They are facing felony drug charges. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/seven-people-arrested-for-allegely-trafficking-fentanyl-in-bucksport/article_c3c8313c-0a20-11ee-8138-1bcfd68cdd8a.html | 2023-06-13T21:02:01 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/seven-people-arrested-for-allegely-trafficking-fentanyl-in-bucksport/article_c3c8313c-0a20-11ee-8138-1bcfd68cdd8a.html |
Fire season is fast approaching, the Coos Forest Protective Association wants you to know.
In a press release on June 1, the association announced that its time to start thinking about fire prevention.
“Now is the time to start thinking about fire prevention. The rain events over the last month have helped keep the start of fire season from coming early, but fire season will be here soon. Every sunny and windy day brings us closer to the start of fire season,” the statement read.
Jeff Chase with Coos Forest Protective Association said that despite the heavy rainfall and solid snowpack throughout the winter and spring – statewide snowpack levels reaching 189% of normal levels in April – things are starting to dry out. He predicted a “normal fire season for the left side of the cascades.”
Once fire season does go into effect in Coos County, all debris burning will be prohibited. But with fire season so close, Chase said its best to hold off on big piles until the fall or winter.
“We encourage people that burn barrels right now are fine or small piles that will burn up in a day,” Chase said. “But those big piles will hold heat for over a month, so hold off on those until fall or winter. If you have large piles, waiting for significant wetting rains in the fall is the safest option for burning them.”
Chase said that the debris burn ban is in place because of ongoing issues involving unattended burn piles and Coos County’s unpredictable winds, but that the debris burn ban has really helped.
“Around here, the biggest issues we run into are people leaving the pile and then going somewhere else, or people burning when its windy out,” Chase said. “A lot of people assume that if it’s not smoky, it’s out. Until we get a nice 30-mile-and-hour windy day and things come to life. We’ve been able to prevent a lot of fires by not allowing people to debris burn during the summer.”
The debris burning ban specifically applies to the burning of debris in Coos County, but not campfires. In addition to cities having their own burning restrictions, public lands also have restrictions based on the National Fire Danger Rating System. Chase said that when the National Fire Danger Rating System hits extreme, no fires are allowed at all.
“Once we go into fire season, we start using the daily fire danger [meter]. Public restrictions go off the National Fire Danger Rating System, which are low, moderate, high and extreme,” Chase said. “When we hit extreme, we don’t allow campfires, period. At moderate or high, you should really be in a designated campgrounds where there’s a manager or host that checks to make sure people are putting their campfires out.”
For those who go camping during fire season and plan to have a campfire, Chase encouraged checking both the National Fire Danger Rating System and the local restrictions for the area to be camped. Some private campgrounds are even more restrictive than the county. And of course, always safely maintain and control a fire if you do have one, Chase said.
While Chase asked the public to “be prepared,” because the start of fire season and the debris burning ban could come as soon as next week, he wants people to know that fire season in Coos County has not officially started.
“We often get confusion in the Gold Beach area because they get their news out of Medford. Medford went into fire season yesterday. Curry County is still not in fire season,” Chase said. “We’ll look at it again after the weekend and set a date. Be prepared and it’s going to be here.”
You can find more information on fire prevention in Coos County at www.coosfpa.net, on Facebook, or by calling 541-267-3161.
For burning restrictions inside the city limits contact your local fire department.
Those seeking more information about 2023 wildfire season in Oregon can check out wildfire.oregon.gov/pages/current-conditions.aspx for current conditions and active fires.
Look for more updates on how you can prepare for 2023 fire season at theworldlink.com. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-county-fire-season-fast-approaching/article_c8f7dcd6-0a14-11ee-8b41-278d25629025.html | 2023-06-13T21:04:57 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-county-fire-season-fast-approaching/article_c8f7dcd6-0a14-11ee-8b41-278d25629025.html |
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
Monday 05/29:
North Bend
• 12:48 am, family dispute, 1200 block of Lombard Street.
• 10:59 am, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1300 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 1:29 pm, runaway juvenile returned, 3400 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 3:17 pm, assault, 2200 block of Lewis Street.
• 7:59 pm, dispute, 800 block of Vermont Avenue.
• 8:19 pm, shots fired, Pony Creek and Vermont.
Coos Bay
• 12:13 am, assault, 1900 block of Juniper Avenue.
• 1:01 am, disorderly conduct, 1000 block of S Broadway Street.
• 2:52 am, family dispute, 1900 block of Juniper Avenue.
• 4:10 pm, 38 year old male arrested by Coos County Sheriff Officer on warrant, 200 block of N Baxter.
• 7:44 am, 40 year old male served on two warrants, 200 block of N Baxter Street.
• 10:29 am, harassment, 700 block of S Cammann Street.
• 11:37 am, theft, 1400 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 12:52 pm, missing person, 1100 block of Minnesota Avenue.
• 1:13 pm, harassment, 63000 block of Highway 101.
• 4:09 pm, 60 year old male booked at Coos County jail on theft II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 4:37 pm, theft of services, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:09 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:23 pm, 35 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrants, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:59 pm, assault, 700 block of Koos Bay Boulevard.
• 11:14 pm, hit and run accident, 100 block of Norman Avenue.
Coquille
• 9:56 am, disorderly conduct, 100 block of N Adams Street.
• 3:08 pm, dispute, 700 block of E 3rd Street.
• 4:40 pm, burglary, 1400 block of N Collier Street.
• 5:16 pm, 54 year old cited result of non-injury accident, Elliott and 3rd.
• 6:37 pm, injured animal, 1700 block of W Central Boulevard.
• 8:55 pm, animal abuse, N Central and 3rd.
Reedsport
• 11:09 am, animal problem, 1000 block of Scott Terrace.
• 12:43 pm, animal problem, Highway 101 & 11th Street.
• 6:20 pm, domestic dispute, 400 block of Camellia Court.
• 9:02 pm, harassment, 1100 block of Winchester Avenue.
Tuesday 05/30:
North Bend
• 7:08 am, burglary, 300 block of Newmark Street.
• 9:57 am, dispute, Edgewood and Newmark.
• 9:59 am, fraud, 1900 block of Garfield Street.
• 12:11 pm, fraud, Sherman and Florida.
• 12:42 pm, fraud, 2100 block of Harrison Street.
• 3:19 pm, 38 year old female transported to Coos County jail on unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:35 pm, burglary, 2800 block of Myrtle Street.
• 7:54 pm, theft, 2000 block of Public Square Court.
Coos Bay
• 12:01 am, juvenile problem, 200 block of S Cammann Street.
• 2:21 am, 39 year old male lodged at Coos County jail on criminal trespass II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 6:16 am, located wanted subject, Ivy and 7th.
• 7:05 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle and theft I, 900 block of Fenwick Street.
• 8:06 am, criminal mischief, 600 block of Noble Avenue.
• 10:24 am, theft, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:53 am, burglary, 1200 block of S 10th Street.
• 11:11 am, 30 year old male lodged at Clatsop County jail on warrant, 300 block of 7th Street.
• 11:41 am, 40 year old male transported to Coos County jail on robbery III and theft III, 100 block of N Cammann Street.
• 12:04 pm, burglary, 200 block of Ross Street.
• 12:32 pm, harassment, 300 block of Ackerman Avenue.
• 12:53 pm, 66 year old male cited for theft II, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 1:19 pm, located wanted subject, Fireman’s Memorial.
• 3:18 pm, 50 year old female lodged at Coos County jail on criminal mischief II, 100 block of W Commercial Avenue.
• 3:45 pm, civil problem, 800 block of Oakway Drive.
• 3:52 pm, hit and run accident, 7th and Elrod.
• 5:11 pm, hit and run accident, 1100 block of Evans Boulevard.
• 5:20 pm, ID theft, 800 block of S Broadway Street.
• 5:41 pm, threats, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 5:55 pm, family dispute, 100 block of S Cammann Street.
• 6:22 pm, theft from vehicle, 1800 block of N 7th Street.
• 6:27 pm, dog complaint, 100 block of S Cammann Street.
• 6:53 pm, 26 year old male lodged at Coos County jail on elude and reckless driving, 500 block of Central Avenue.
• 9:05 pm, hit and run accident, 100 block of N Wasson Street.
• 10:36 pm, assault, 900 block of Kentucky Avenue.
• 10:41 pm, located wanted subject, 1000 block of N Bayshore Drive.
• 10:44 pm, loud noise complaint, 500 block of 11th Avenue.
• 11:31 pm, loud music, Thomas Avenue.
Coquille
• 4:57 am, 40 year old male cited for criminal trespass II, 200 block of W Highway 42.
• 5:39 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, N Central and W 4th.
• 11:13 am, disorderly conduct, Coquille Riverwalk.
• 6:13 pm, dispute, 7th and Collier.
• 8:32 pm, dispute, Highway 42 and Riverwalk.
• 9:06 pm, intoxicated subject, 200 block of W Highway 42.
Reedsport
• 2:28 am, fire, mile post 2 & Highway 38.
• 6:41 pm, animal problem, mile post 14 and State Highway 38.
• 9:42 pm, animal problem, 500 block of Ranch Road.
Wednesday 05/31:
North Bend
• 10:23 am, disorderly conduct, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 11:12 am, missing person, 2100 block of Newmark Street.
• 12:23 pm, civil problem/dispute, 3700 block of Stanton Avenue.
• 1:20 pm, civil problem, 2000 block of Maine Street.
Coos Bay
• 6:43 am, disorderly conduct, 200 block of W Central Avenue.
• 8:48 am, 21 year old male transported to Coos County jail on reckless driving, reckless endangering and failure to preform duties of a driver, 500 block of Central Avenue.
• 9:12 am, located wanted subject, 200 block of N Baxter Street.
• 9:56 am, ID theft, 1300 block of Butler Road.
• 11:34 am, located wanted subject, 1000 block of N Bayshore Drive.
• 12:35 pm, theft, 200 block of S Schoneman.
• 12:39 pm, hit and run accident, 300 block of W Central Avenue.
• 1:36 pm, theft of license plate, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 2:40 pm, theft, 600 block of Telegraph Drive.
• 3:12 pm, theft, 500 block of Central Avenue.
• 3:31 pm, 49 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 500 block of S Wall.
• 3:48 pm, hit and run accident, 1900 block of Woodland Drive.
• 4:06 pm, 60 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and Norman.
• 4:37 pm, disorderly conduct, 200 block of Holland Street.
• 6:05 pm, dogs locked in vehicle, Stark Avenue.
• 6:55 pm, disorderly conduct, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 7:59 pm, shoplifter, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:25 pm, theft, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:54 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 900 block of S 1st Street.
Coquille
• 8:15 am, disorderly conduct, 500 block of N Central Boulevard. 10:16 pm, 38 year old female arrested and transported Coos County jail on theft III, 96900 block of Highway 42S.
• 10:40 pm, dispute, 20 block of W 1st Street.
• 11:30 pm, indecent exposure, 96900 block of Highway 42S.
Reedsport
• 11:20 am, animal problem, Reedsport Community Charter School.
• 1:23 pm, fire, 800 block of Masters Court.
• 6:31 pm, harassment, Lions Park. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_68d5754c-0a15-11ee-9913-83458e49e0ca.html | 2023-06-13T21:04:59 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_68d5754c-0a15-11ee-9913-83458e49e0ca.html |
A 35-year-old Hales Corners man accused of taking over $150,000 from a Kenosha business is now facing numerous felony charges.
Nicholas E. Franzen was charged Tuesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with one count of money laundering, a Class F felony, and 10 counts of unauthorized use of an entity's identifying information or documents, Class H felonies.
He faces decades in prison if convicted on all counts.
Franzen made his initial appearance at Intake Court Tuesday afternoon where Court Commissioner Loren Keating imposed a $20,000 cash bond. Franzen remained in jail Tuesday evening. A preliminary hearing is set for June 22.
As a condition of his bond Franzen is to have no contact with Catalyst Exhibits, the company he allegedly stole from, and not participate in online gambling.
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A Kenosha Police officer responded to Catalyst Exhibits, 3919 128th Ave., on March 17 for a report of a theft by a recently terminated employee identified as Franzen, according to the criminal complaint.
Franzen reportedly worked for the company for five years in the information technology department but had recently been notified by the company that his position was going to be removed and outsourced to another company.
Franzen was supposed to remain on the payroll for a week after the notification to show the new company what the needs of Catalyst Exhibits were, but he only stayed for one day, according to the complaint.
Employees reportedly became suspicious of Franzen after he turned in a work computer that was different from the one he normally used and began looking into suspicious purchases Franzen allegedly made with a company credit card.
A Kenosha Police detective investigating the case reportedly obtained records from Franzen's PayPal accounts and personal bank account and compared the statements to the Catalyst Exhibits credit card assigned to Franzen.
"(It) appears that the scheme the defendant was engaged in involved the defendant creating fake purchases by Catalyst Exhibits from another company identified as, CDW," according to the complaint.
"The defendant would pay for these fake purchases using Catalyst Exhibits’ credit card through his PayPal account. Instead of the payments going from PayPal to CDW for nonexistent purchases, the defendant would divert the payments from his PayPal account to a second PayPal account and then to his personal checking account."
Most of the PayPal charges in question pertained to fraudulent CDW or HP invoices, according to the complaint.
From June 2022 to March 2023 $153,213.44 was issued in fraudulent charges, according to the complaint.
Franzen was arrested June 10 at his Hales Corners residence when Kenosha Police officers conducted a search warrant. Franzen, according to the complaint, denied embezzling money and ended an interview with police after 30 minutes.
When questioned by police, Franzen's wife reportedly said he had a gambling and drinking problem. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/hales-corners-man-accused-of-laundering-over-150-000-from-kenosha-business/article_fbabe4de-0a1d-11ee-8ff3-bb3e73bea8ff.html | 2023-06-13T21:07:33 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/hales-corners-man-accused-of-laundering-over-150-000-from-kenosha-business/article_fbabe4de-0a1d-11ee-8ff3-bb3e73bea8ff.html |
Ellettsville's Pantry 279 moving to larger location in Smith Pike Plaza
Pantry 279 in Ellettsville will be moving into a new location in about two months, after eight years at Trinity Lutheran Church.
About a mile down Ind. 46 in Smith Pike Plaza is the area where Pantry 279 has collected and distributed food for its annual Elf Dispatch in past years. Soon that 4,000-square-foot space — three times larger than current pantry — will become the pantry's new home.
"We're going to go back to shopping," said founder Cindy Chavez, who anticipates the new pantry location will be open for patrons by the first week of September.
Since COVID hit in 2020, Pantry 279 has provided boxes and bags of food to people who line up in vehicles to receive their weekly allotment. That was a change from the previous "shopping" patrons did before the pandemic when they would walk inside the pantry area, possibly get a cup of coffee or a snack and choose what they wanted.
An informal survey of people waiting in line for food revealed that about two-thirds wanted to park their vehicles and walk inside the food pantry to pick items to take home. Doing so ensures they get what they want and need and aren't given items they'll throw away.
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"Shopping is always better," Chavez said. "There are still some people who are afraid of germs and they don't want to come in. And others can't or don't have time to come in, so for those, we have curbside."
People at the new location who want to wait in their vehicles will be able to park in specific spaces while staff or volunteers bring out their order.
Planning how to lay out the pantry inside the space between Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park and El Ranchero Mexican restaurant has led Chavez to decide not to erect permanent walls. Instead, "rolling walls" with storage cabinets along the bottom will be constructed. The moveable walls will allow the rooms created to be changed anytime it's needed.
Planning for the future of Pantry 279
With a larger space comes the need to purchase materials, furniture and then stock the shelves with food and other items. A walk-in cooler is needed. Tables and chairs will be in part of the pantry to provide seating for people.
The bathroom needs repairs and Chavez wants to create a small kitchen for staff and volunteers.
"We desperately need an electrician and a plumber," she said, adding she hopes someone will be able to volunteer.
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"The move is going to allow us to open up a lot more. We'll be able to stay open to 7 (p.m.) one day a week," Chavez said, adding that the pantry will also allow senior citizens to have their own time slot at the pantry as it did in the past. "That was their only social time, when they would come in, for senior days. It really helped everyone mentally."
Chavez is planning to bring back pet food and will increase what else is offered — with more cleaning supplies and the addition of clothing and household goods.
The extra space means there will be an area where people can have a snack, drink some coffee, talk to people they know and make new friends.
"It was really a great situation, pre-COVID," Chavez said of the fellowship at the current pantry. She recalled people making friends, sharing rides to the pantry and elsewhere and saving gasoline in the process. With the larger space, she's excited about having an area just for socializing.
Donations needed, especially with matching grant of up to $50,000
"It will be a whole new experience," Chavez said, envisioning colorful artwork on the walls and a large saltwater fish tank for people to enjoy.
Donations are needed to help with the move and expansion. To that end, a private philanthropic organization has offered up to $50,000 in a matching grant. All donations in June will go toward that matching grant.
As of June 4, Pantry 279 had received $14,436, which is just under 25% of the total it hopes to raise. Updates and ways to donate can be found at the pantry's website, pantry279.org, or its Facebook page. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/ellettsvilles-pantry-279-moving-to-smith-pike-plaza-by-september/70282073007/ | 2023-06-13T21:12:40 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/ellettsvilles-pantry-279-moving-to-smith-pike-plaza-by-september/70282073007/ |
Local golf: Indiana State Amateur coming to Bloomington for first time
For the first time in its 123-year history, the Indiana State Amateur Golf Tournament is coming to the Indiana University campus and several hometown favorites will be on hand.
The Pfau Course at Indiana University will host the state’s premier amateur golf championship from June 19-21. The three-day event will feature 156 of the state’s best amateur players competing in a 54-hole, individual stroke play competition. Following the opening 36 holes, the field will be cut to the low 60 scores in preparation for the final round on June 21.
The event is free to attend for spectators.
Locals to keep an eye on include Bloomington's Brian Muehlhaus and three from the Cascades qualifier. Bloomington's Aaron Walters was fourth (70), Matt Newman tied for fifth (72) and Mitch Oard won a tiebreaker over Jace Day and Patrick Guymon of Indianapolis for the last spot when all three shot a 73. Day and Drew Todd (74) are listed as alternates.
South junior Connor Byon made the field with an 11th place finish (74) at The Players Club qualifier in Yorktown and City Golf champ Jason Bannister is one of the six who made it from the Country Club of Terre Haute qualifier. South's Happy Gilmore finished in a tie for eighth at 76 and is listed as an alternate. Panther teammate Nick Bellush is also an alternate after a seventh place showing (76) at the Rolling Hills qualifier in Newburgh.
Current members of the IU men's team also expected to compete are two-time state amateur champion Noah Gillard and incoming freshman Cole Starnes.
“The Pfau Course is one of the best golf courses in the Midwest, which makes it a fitting location to test the skills of the best players in the state of Indiana,” Pfau Course Director of Golf Dan Hilker said in a press release. “When this course was designed and built, the vision included hosting high-caliber events like this."
Medalist beats the rain
The 27th Annual Medalist escaped the rain on Sunday at Stone Crest but the Men's Championship field could not avoid a repeat by Jason Bannister. The 20-year-old University of Southern Indiana standout and drove the green on No. 9 on the East Course and got up and down for a birdie on his last hole to hold off Chris Williams by one shot for the title.
Bannister opened with a 67 at Cascades to trail Williams by a stroke, but his 71 in Round 2 carried him to the top with a 138. Williams went 66-73 for a 139. Logan Vernon was third (67-75—142), Jansen Perdue fourth (72-73—145) and Brian Muehlhaus fifth (69-77—146).
The Senior Championship flight went to Joe Newman with a final round 73 putting him at 148. Newman, Matt Till and Chuck Combs were all within a stroke of each other on the early part of the back nine before Newman built a gap and hung on to win by two over Till (74-76—150) and Combs (77-73—150). Todd May (78-74—152) and defending champ Jim Alexander (82-76—158) followed.
Dan Neubecker won the Super Senior title in come-from-behind fashion to repeat with a 74-72—146 to top Rory Brown (72-76—148) and Ike Martin (74-74—148).
North grad Jacob Knapp, this year's scholarship receipient, prepped for his IHSAA state finals appearance by repeating as Medalist Junior champ with a 73-73—146 to top fellow Cougar Simon Deliyannis (77-79—150).
Senior LPGA at Sultans Run
The Legend Tour's Senior LPGA Championship will make its first appearance at Sultan's Run Golf Club from June 29-July 1 after a five-year run that started on the Pete Dye Course at French Lick and moved to Salina, Kansas last year.
The field of 74 will compete for a total purse of $400,000 and a winner's share of $60,000, in a 54-hole stroke-play format, with no cut.
Two-time LPGA Tour Player of the Year and 2022 Senior LPGA Championship winner, Karrie Webb returns to defend her title, which was her first win on the Legends Tour. Other notable players in the field include 2022’s second runner-up, Laura Diaz, and past champion, Trish Johnson. World Golf Hall of Fame members Juli Inkster and Hollis Stacy will be competing for the $60,000 check, as well as major champions Liselotte Neumann and Angela Stanford.
A local qualifying round will take place on Monday and the top two finishers will round out the field.
Tickets are available for purchase at www.sultansrun.com/2023-senior-lpga-championship. One-day tickets are $15 with a 3-day ticket package available for $40.
MEDALIST RESULTS
Round 1 at Cascades, Round 2 at Stone Crest
Men's results
Championship flight — Jason Bannister 67-71—138; Chris Williams 66-73—139; Logan Vernon 67-75—142; Jansen Purdue 72-73—145; Brian Muehlhaus 69-77—146; Sam Wise 69-78—147; Doak Henry 73-77—150; Jace Day 73-77—150; Matt Newman 73-80—153; Charles Osborne 76-77—153; Darin Woodley 75-79—154; Robbie Wise 76-89—165. First flight — George Adams 78-72—150; 2 Chad Osborne 77-76—153; Gerald Sloan 78-78—156; Justin Fox 77-81—158; Andrew Conder 79-83—162; Cole Trueblood 79-87—166. Second flight — Phil Schuman 81-77—158; James Fantuzzo 87-84—171; Kevin Greve 92-87—179. Cooper Fox 83-WD.
Seniors
Championship flight — Joe Newman 75-73—148; Matt Till 74-76—150; Chuck Combs 77-73—150; Todd May 78-74—152; Jim Alexander 82-76—158; Tim Gillespie 81-80—161; Tom Griffin 81-85—166; Chuck Vernon 82-84—166; Jeff Brim 83-84—167; Matt Grubb 82-WD. First flight — Drew Antilla 87-86—173; Brent Mitchell 89-84—173; Ramesh Venkataraman 91-WD. Second flight — Dan Smith 93-93—186; Chris Kelley 98-89—187; John Kay 95-96—191.
Super Seniors
Championship flight — Dan Neubecker 74-72—146; Rory Brown 72-76—148; Ike Martin 74-74—148; Don Chastain 75-74—149; Mark Taylor 72-80—152; Robin Harper 77-75—152; Joe Beane 73-80— 153; Bud Dixon 75-80—155; Mike Vernon 77-78—155; John Cantwell 73-86—159; Marty Hutsell 77-85—162. First flight — Larry Johnson 78-72—150; Roger Curry 80-77—157; Paul Wilson 79-81—160; Dave Devitt 78-83—161; Bill Pfrommer 81-82—163; Robbie Vernon 79-85—164; Rob Parry 81-83—164; Gary Blackwell 80-WD. Second flight — Bobby Mitchell 87-77—164; Mark Butler 85-83—168; Rick Miracle 84-85—169; Gary Walters 89-83—172; Dick Meacham 83-WD; Bob Marlowe 86-WD.
Juniors
Championship flight — Jacob Knapp 73-73—146; Simon Deliyannis 77-79—156; Hogan Conder 84-77—161.
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PIKE COUNTY, Ga. — Two caregivers are being accused of horrific neglect after a 40-year-old Pike County man was found dead in his basement.
The Pike County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of the two adults Tuesday. They are accused of contributing to the death of Dennis Robertson.
Robertson, according to deputies, was handicapped and required special care as he was unable to care for himself on a daily basis. He was found dead on May 19 in the basement of a home along Whitefield Walk.
The door, investigators said, had a lock that would latch from the outside. Evidence showed that the 40-year-old was primarily kept in the basement and seemingly locked inside. As for the rest of the home, deputies said they found it to "be extremely filthy and unkempt."
"It was apparent to investigators that both (adults) had neglected their duty to care for Mr. Robertson in a manner required by law," the sheriff's office said.
The two adults in question, who are 46 and 59 years old, have been arrested and are accused of neglect of a disabled adult.
Investigators are awaiting a medical examiner's autopsy report to learn Robertson's cause of death. That information will also assist in determining if additional charges will be filed, the sheriff's office said.
"It should be noted that investigators working this case have deemed it to be one of the worst cases of neglect that they have seen and the living conditions that Mr. Robertson were subjected to described as horrific," the sheriff's office said in part.
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RIVERDALE, Ga. — Riverdale Police are investigating a shooting that broke out at a Take 5 Oil Change location Tuesday afternoon.
Specifically, this is the location off Highway 85.
At this time, there is no word on the condition of the victim or if there are any suspects in custody.
Officers have also not yet provided details on how the shooting broke out in the first place.
11Alive SkyTracker flew over the business where police had roped off much of the parking lot with crime scene tape. People were seen sitting outside of the Take 5 Oil Change and empty vehicles remained in the parking lot.
Officers were seen collecting evidence.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A bill to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage was voted out of the Pa. House Labor and Industry Committee, pushing the measure forward for a vote in the full chamber.
The bill introduced in the State House is similar to another bill introduced in the State Senate by a Republican lawmaker last month.
The Democrat-sponsored bill in the State House would raise the minimum wage to $11 per hour beginning in 2024, to $13 per hour one year later and up to $15 dollars per hour by 2026 with subsequent cost of living increases.
Tip-based employees would receive 60% of the minimum wage. The bill passed the Pa. House Labor and Industry Committee on party lines.
Democratic Representative Patty Kim is a vocal supporter of the bill. "This is the first step that I've seen in the House in the last ten years. It's very encouraging," Kim said. "I hope low-wage workers feel encouraged that we're looking out for them."
It comes as business owners and employees continue to feel the pinch of inflation.
"I don't know how anyone can afford even to get started," said Donna Perry, owner of Perrydell Farms. At the York Township buisness, teens are getting the scoop on what it's like to have a job.
Perry estimates 80% of her employees are under the age of 18. She said paying them the proposed minimum wage could put her business in jeopardy.
"My thinking is, it's fine making it $15 an hour, but you need to have some exclusions there," she explained. "We can't do what the corporations do, is basically what I'm saying."
Perry says a jump to $15 an hour could eliminate growth opportunities for young workers.
"That would be sad if they couldn't find places like us where they can learn how to work," she said.
A Senate GOP spokesperson said some members are open to discussions about an increase to some degree, saying, "We will see if the House sends us a minimum wage bill, what it looks like, and then we will react."
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LANCASTER, Pa. — What started as an ordinary bike ride through the woods resulted in Jesse Rothacker being bit more than fifty times by a wild snake!
Luckily for Rothacker the snake wasn’t venomous and was identified as a milk snake, a species common to Pennsylvania. Rothacker posted his experience on his YouTube channel.
“You can see in the video I’m laughing a lot every time he bites me because I know he’s not trying to hurt me! The way that milk snakes explore is with their mouth, and so [they] don’t have a powerful defensive bite, they just will slowly grab on to everything that they’re curious about,” said Jesse Rothacker, director, and founder of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary based in Lancaster County.
Rothacker’s YouTube video is just one of dozens that show his work with wildlife in Pennsylvania, specifically with snakes and other reptiles. His organization also rescues surrendered reptiles and helps them find new homes.
“We want them to do something like enjoy the snake, appreciate the snake from a safe distance, and that’s less likely to end up with a bite,” Rothacker said.
His recent YouTube video is a demonstration of what not to do when encountering a snake in the wild. But when he’s not being bitten for the camera, Rothacker travels across the Commonwealth to educate others about how to treat nature with respect.
“We started doing outreach in 2004 when we started forgotten friend, and now we get to do hundreds of shows every single year,” Rothacker said.
On Tuesday, June 13, Rothacker visited Duckling Early Learning Center in East Hempfield Township, York County. Several reptiles accompanied Rothacker, including an iguana, tortoises, and several species of snakes. The purpose of which was to demonstrate the likelihood of encountering one of the animals in the wild during the summer season.
“The best tool you have when you meet a snake is the cellphone in your pocket, pull the rectangle out of your pants and take a picture of the snake from a safe distance, five or ten feet away,” Rothacker explained.
Pictures can be sent to Rothacker or other reptile experts who can identify the snake and determine its level of danger.
June also marks the beginning of Venomous Snake Hunting season in Pennsylvania.
Licensed hunters can hunt specific species of snake from the second Saturday of June until July 31.
Rattlesnakes and copperheads are the most common snakes hunted during this period; however, they must be male and meet certain size and weight requirements in order to be used for their meat and other material.
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — In late May, residents at the Villas at Countryside reached out to 10 Tampa Bay pleading for help. An elderly couple, Evelyn and Hans Mense, shared how a broken elevator left them stranded on the third floor.
10 Tampa Bay made calls to the property management company, the condo association, code enforcement and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
The elevator failed an inspection on May 10.
"The elevator owner has 90 days from the date on the inspection report to correct violations cited during an inspection," a spokesperson from DBPR shared. "DBPR does not have the jurisdiction to require an elevator owner to fix an inoperable elevator."
This means residents are likely left at the mercy of their property management company.
"Something's got to give," Jerry Darmiento said. "And all we're asking is help from our HOA once or twice a week, say okay, on Tuesdays, we'll have somebody available to help you with your groceries."
Darmiento lives on the third floor, just down the hall from the Mense family. He is leaving his home less and less because a bad back and hip make going up and down the stairs tough.
"I tried to not to have to go up and down the stairs more than twice a day," Darmiento said. "It hurts... I have a bad back."
The Villas at Countryside property management company is Frankly Coastal Management.
Neighbors were told the elevator won't be fixed until September. 10 Tampa Bay called to learn more. A woman answered, then hung up when she learned a journalist was inquiring for information.
With no answers from management, total strangers are stepping in to help.
"I was bothered by it," David Fino said. Fino lives in Palm Harbor.
When he saw what the Mense family was dealing with, he emailed 10 Tampa Bay to try to extend his help.
"Knowing that I have two elderly parents myself that I do the best I can to help them and take care of them. But it's sad to see and hear anybody suffer like this and struggling, trying to find ways, especially if they're by themselves."
Fino is one of many who offered neighbors help in getting groceries and other small tasks.
The elevator has been broken for more than a month, it impacts roughly 20 units on the second and third floors. The city of Clearwater has been sending first responders to check in on those who might need help.
For the day-to-day tasks, like taking out the trash or getting groceries – it's nearly impossible for some.
"Nobody is telling us anything," Darmiento said. "We have not heard a single thing from the HOA."
The city of Clearwater said the elevator is considered a convenience elevator. It's not required to be working per the fire code. The delays are due to the time it takes to make and ship the needed parts. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/broken-elevator-clearwater-condo/67-4454d972-cfed-4ccc-8d5b-0c0456d35bc6 | 2023-06-13T21:19:04 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/broken-elevator-clearwater-condo/67-4454d972-cfed-4ccc-8d5b-0c0456d35bc6 |
Miller resigns from Muncie City Council due to new job
MUNCIE, Ind. – Isaac Miller has resigned as district 4 council member on Muncie City Council.
Miller, a Republican, announced his decision at the conclusion of the council meeting on June 5, saying he has gotten a job with the federal government — meaning he is subject to the Hatch Act, limiting the political activities of federal employees.
Miller said he has taken a position with the United States Elections Assistance Commissions that helps local governments administer elections. He said he would be able to perform his duties and continue living in Muncie.
Miller was named by a Republican caucus in December to replace Brad Polk as the council member from District 4. Polk had been chosen by a countywide GOP caucus to become Delaware County treasurer after then Treasurer Ed Carroll won election in November to become County Auditor.
Miller had planned to run for the District 4 seat on city council this year but was removed from the ballot before the primary because he had filed the wrong form to be a candidate in 2023. The county election board took his name from the ballot because he used paperwork meant for candidates filing in 2022.
"It comes has no surprise to many of you when I say that this year has not looked how I thought it world," Miller said at the meeting. "I've been met with challenges professionally and personally, but I'm really thankful for each step of the journey and especially the last six months up here."
Miller thanked the other council members, especially Democrats Roger Overbey and Jerry Dishman.
"They have always met me withy extreme kindness," he said. "There were times times, in last few months specifically, where I really struggled with a lot of things and they always me and were very encouraging and very kind. They didn't have to do that."
He added that he had probably given them excuses not to do that because, "I know I've been critical at times."
Miller also thanked the people of District 4. A Republican caucus will have to again be called by Ed Carroll, who also serves as GOP county chairman, in order to select a replacement for Miller ahead of the election this fall. Brad Marshall won the Republican primary in May to be the nominee for the district 4 seat. He will oppose Democrat Sara Gullion in November.
Miller said the community should be aware that the city council is made up of people honestly trying to serve them well.
"The citizens of Muncie should know that everyone up here is striving to do their best," he said. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/miller-resigns-from-muncie-city-council-due-to-new-job/70317551007/ | 2023-06-13T21:20:50 | 1 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/miller-resigns-from-muncie-city-council-due-to-new-job/70317551007/ |
SEATTLE — Two people were shot in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood on Tuesday morning.
Seattle police officers from the west precinct responded to Fourth Avenue and Lenora Street at about 11 a.m. for reports of shots fired, according to Assistant Chief Tom Mahaffey with the Seattle Police Department.
Police found a man and a woman who were injured just south of the intersection. Officers gave the people first aid until the Seattle Fire Department arrived, and then that agency took over aid. The man and woman are both about 30 years old, according to Seattle Fire.
With the help of witnesses, officers found the suspect a short distance away, Mahaffey said. Officers also recovered a firearm.
The man and woman were taken to Harborview Medical Center. The woman was in critical condition, and the man was in stable condition, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
Members of the Seattle Police Department’s crime scene investigation unit are on the scene of the shooting.
Homicide detectives are the lead investigators on the case, Mahaffey said. The investigation is active and ongoing, and Mahaffey said police are still gathering details about what happened.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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An error on a petition seeking to repeal a law granting tax credits to individuals who donate to private school scholarships has been corrected, the coalition behind the effort said.
In a news release on Tuesday, Support Our Schools Nebraska said the Nebraska Secretary of State's office mistakenly labeled the signature-gathering sheets "Initiative Petition" rather than "Referendum Petition."
The error was corrected as soon as it was discovered, a spokeswoman with the secretary of state's office said, and new petitions were provided to Support Our Schools Nebraska on Monday.
The secretary of state will still accept signatures added to the wrongly labeled petitions June 12 and before, said communications specialist Jackie Ourada, while all signatures from June 13 onward will need to be on the corrected petitions.
Jenni Benson, the president of the Nebraska State Education Association, the statewide teachers' union, said mix-up on the petition proofs would not negatively affect the signature-gathering effort.
"It's just a hiccup," Benson said in a news release. "The new petitions are already being printed and we'll be distributing them yet (Tuesday)."
While both the initiative and referendum process require a certain number of valid signatures to put a measure before voters, there are different requirements and outcomes for both.
An initiative petition requires the signatures of 7% of all registered voters in the state, including 5% of voters in 38 of Nebraska's 93 counties in order to add or change a law for the entire state.
A referendum petition is used to repeal a law recently passed by the Legislature and requires the signatures of 10% of voters.
Referendum circulators, such as Support Our Schools Nebraska, must also get the signatures of 5% of voters in 38 counties.
If Support Our Schools Nebraska's petition achieves those thresholds, the measure to repeal LB753 will go before voters in the November 2024 general election.
The bill introduced by Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of Elkhorn will allow individuals and entities to reduce their tax liability by donating to scholarship funds for students across the state.
In each of the first two years the law is in place, a total of $25 million in tax credits will be available to donors, while that cap is set to increase to $100 million in the third year.
Supporters of the bill said the tax credit will help create opportunities for youth to obtain financial help to attend private or parochial schools who otherwise wouldn't be able to attend one.
Opponents, which include teachers' unions, school boards, education policy organizations, and advocates for students with disabilities, argue the tax credits will divert public funds to private schools.
Support Our Schools Nebraska, the coalition behind the referendum, announced the effort to repeal LB753 on May 31, the day after Gov. Jim Pillen signed it into law. The petition drive started on June 6.
Benson said Support Our Schools Nebraska's goal was to collect 90,000 signatures in 90 days. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/error-corrected-on-nebraska-school-tax-credit-petition-signatures-will-be-accepted/article_6d58d3b0-0a20-11ee-a793-b7e44b00c9f7.html | 2023-06-13T21:26:45 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/error-corrected-on-nebraska-school-tax-credit-petition-signatures-will-be-accepted/article_6d58d3b0-0a20-11ee-a793-b7e44b00c9f7.html |
Indiana Dunes Tourism, Porter County's tourism agency, launched the new 3 Pizza Challenge to promote Region pizzerias.
The new culinary trail rewards diners for eating at local restaurants near the Indiana Dunes National Park and the Indiana Dunes State Park, Porter County's top tourism attractions. It's named after the Indiana Dunes State Park's 3 Dunes Challenge that encourages climbers to ascend Mount Holden, Mount Jackson and Mount Tom for sweeping views of the Lake Michigan shoreline and the distant Chicago skyline.
Participating pizzerias are offering discounts and deals such as $5 off any purchase, a free appetizer with a $25 purchase, 20% off any purchase or $5 off any purchase of $30 or more. Each offers a different promotion.
"Not only will challenge-takers get rewarded with discounts on pizza, but they can also win some pretty fantastic prizes," said Michelle Senderhauf, the Communications Director for Indiana Dunes Tourism. "After visiting three pizzerias, they will earn a sticker and an entry to win one of three Ooni outdoor pizza ovens. Each additional pizzeria visit earns them an additional entry."
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Initially, nine pizzerias in Porter County are participating, including AJ's Pizza Co, Gelsosomo's Pizzeria Chesterton, Gelsosomo's Pizzeria Portage, Gelsosomo's Pizzeria Valparaiso, Speakeasy at the Spa — Pizzeria Uno, Uncle Menny's Original Greek's Pizzeria, Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders, Valpo Verona Pizza & Wings and Zao Pizza Bar.
"We have a wide variety of pizza options here in Porter County," says Dustin Ritchea, the Production Director for Indiana Dunes Tourism. "We have wood-fired, thin-crust, stuffed-crust, and deep dish. We have classics like pepperoni and specialty pies that make you wonder if they still qualify as pizza."
"The Indiana Dunes area is a family-friendly destination," said Christine Livingston, the vice president of Indiana Dunes Tourism. "So we wanted to create a trail that can be done solo, with friends, or with the family."
The software company Bandwango created the passes for Indiana Dunes tourism. People can sign up online at IndianaDunes.com/pizza.
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Unbeatable Eatables, DRIPBaR Crown Point, Taco Depot and Flashback Antiques open; Da Burger House closes
Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
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All Illinois counties remain at a low level of COVID-19 as the state scales back on releasing public health data.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is monitoring COVID under a new system, tracking it via hospital admissions and through wastewater at 76 locations. It will release the public health data monthly after the national and state Public Health Emergencies expired after cases, hospitalizations and deaths dwindled.
All 102 counties in the state have fewer than 10 hospital admissions per 100,000 residents over a seven-day period. A medium level would be 10 to 20 admissions per 100,000 while a high level would be more than 20 per 100,000 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new surveillance system.
“It is almost one month since the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, and I am happy to report that Illinois continues to see low COVID-19 hospitalization rates in every corner of the state,” Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said. “The department continues to closely review and monitor COVID-19 data, focusing our efforts on protecting the health of Illinoisians most vulnerable to serious illness.”
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Public Health and the Illinois Department on Aging are recommending optional additional updated bivalent vaccine shots for ages 65 or older, as well as additional vaccine doses for the immunocompromised. The immunocompromised, who are more at risk of serious cases of coronavirus, qualify for another booster if it's been at least two months since their last shot.
Children between 6 months through 5 years can now get either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines at pharmacies, doctors' offices, hospitals or other health care providers.
The state agency has 1 million free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for Illinois residents outside the city of Chicago to be prepared for a future surge. It also is offering at-home antigen tests and free or low-cost testing throughout the state.
Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 is encouraged to seek treatment quickly and to call 217-545-5100 to set up a telehealth appointment.
For more information, visit vaccines.gov.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Pierogi stand, Brown Skin Coffee and Alpha Family Resale opening; Ixxa and Dan's Pierogies updating
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Pierogi stand, Brown Skin Coffee and Alpha Family Resale opening; Ixxa and Dan's Pierogies updating
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Unbeatable Eatables, DRIPBaR Crown Point, Taco Depot and Flashback Antiques open; Da Burger House closes
Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Pierogi stand, Brown Skin Coffee and Alpha Family Resale opening; Ixxa and Dan's Pierogies updating
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Unbeatable Eatables, DRIPBaR Crown Point, Taco Depot and Flashback Antiques open; Da Burger House closes
Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Pierogi stand, Brown Skin Coffee and Alpha Family Resale opening; Ixxa and Dan's Pierogies updating
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Unbeatable Eatables, DRIPBaR Crown Point, Taco Depot and Flashback Antiques open; Da Burger House closes
Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/all-illinois-counties-at-low-level-for-covid-19/article_713ae5a6-08b6-11ee-8a12-6ffa09553b64.html | 2023-06-13T21:27:48 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/all-illinois-counties-at-low-level-for-covid-19/article_713ae5a6-08b6-11ee-8a12-6ffa09553b64.html |
Practice paid off for a LaPorte man who's pleased with his ceremonial first pitch at a Major League Baseball game.
Mike Kellems said his throw Monday at Comerica Park in Detroit may have been a bit high, but it was close enough to the strike zone to avoid his worst fear going in — being laughed at on a network TV sports video displaying some of the not-so-spectacular moments in baseball.
“I’m very thankful that I am not a highlight on SportsCenter today,” he said.
It was law enforcement appreciation night during the game between the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves. Kellems is a retired LaPorte County police officer now working part-time as a police officer for Purdue University Northwest at the Westville campus.
The Washington, D.C. based organization, knowing it was going to have a presence at the pregame ceremonies, asked Kellems to throw out a ceremonial first pitch.
Kellems said he was honored to be chosen, primarily to help pay tribute to officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.
He was also thrilled and nervous about the opportunity as a baseball fan.
Kellems said he played organized baseball for just one year as a child and men’s softball for a season or two, but never pitched.
To avoid potential embarrassment, he sought advice from LaPorte High School head baseball coach Scott Upp, who advised him to throw a lot of pitches to build arm strength and accuracy.
Kellems practiced from a portable pitching mound, throwing to coaches in the athletic program at Michigan City High School about twice a week for several weeks.
Kellems said he became a little emotional Monday when a helicopter flew over the Comerica Park and a law enforcement color guard marched on the field as part of the ceremony honoring fallen and current police officers.
Suddenly, he was asked to stand in front of the mound and throw the first pitch.
His toss to home plate not only had decent speed, but didn't land in the dirt or back stop. The catcher was still crouched behind the plate when he reached out and squeezed the ball with his glove.
“If I was an umpire I would have called it a strike. I think I might have caught the corner,” Kellems said.
The catcher was Zach Short, an infielder and outfielder for the Tigers. He autographed the ball, which Kellems brought home as a keepsake.
“I can’t tell you enough what a thrill it was to be able to do something like that,” Kellems said.
Police officer Mike Kellems of LaPorte threw the ceremonial first pitch Monday at Comerica Park in Detroit as the Detroit Tigers honored law enforcement officers. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/region-officer-throws-ceremonial-first-pitch-at-mlb-game/article_34f9319a-0a1b-11ee-92df-77e8ea737491.html | 2023-06-13T21:27:55 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/region-officer-throws-ceremonial-first-pitch-at-mlb-game/article_34f9319a-0a1b-11ee-92df-77e8ea737491.html |
BOISE, Idaho — Usually, in the hours and days after of a damaging storm, news crews head out to cover the consequences. Much like last week with the downed trees, the closed roads, the stalled cars and the flooding. However, there was one local organization that didn't get a lot of attention in the aftermath, perhaps because they don't get a lot of attention anyway.
Artisans For Hope began nearly a decade ago, with a goal of helping incoming refugees get a skill set so they can learn the language, get a job, find a place to live and ultimately make their way in their new community.
After the storm on Tuesday evening last week, Executive Director Ellie McKinnon said that she hadn't thought much of the storms, until she came into work. The nonprofit is located in the basement of a building.
"So, the water probably came down and over, it was not a welcoming sight," McKinnon said. "You can see how high the water was, this much water this is the force behind it. This door was on the floor in the studio and muck and mud was just about everywhere."
The flooding even took the door off its hinges.
Refugees come to Boise from all over. According to the Idaho Office for Refugees, Idaho started bringing more refugees to the state in 1975. Idaho has approved 865 refugees to be resettled in the state this year.
However, they only get about eight months of assistance to do all those things and then they are on their own. That's where Artisans For Hope comes in. Volunteers teach them a skill like sewing, using donated materials and equipment, and then they sell what they make...getting most of the money for themselves.
Most of them come to this country having been something of substance back home, a doctor, a nurse, a mechanic, a teacher. But they can't just walk into those jobs here. So, they have to start from scratch, starting several steps back, and what happened last week to the nonprofit's classroom and gift shop, trips up this refugee transition a bit more.
McKinnon said they have a plan to get back to making stuff soon but adding to the misfortune, Artisans For Hope did not have flood insurance and neither did their landlord.
As for when they might be able to get back in their studio, classroom and gift shop, that depends a lot on the damage and the ability to pay for it.
McKinnon said they still aren't sure the extent of it, like how many sewing machine pedals which were on the floor and if they work or not. However, she did say she knows for sure that Artisans For Hope will very much be a part of Boise's World Refugee Day this Saturday at the Grove Plaza.
Artisans will be there selling their work, and every little bit helps to get them back in the business of helping Boise's newest refugee residents.
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Former Michigan priest sentenced in decades-old criminal sexual conduct case
A former Michigan priest accused of abusing a young child in the 1980s has been sentenced to 365 days in jail and five years' probation on one count of first-degree attempted criminal sexual conduct, state officials announced Tuesday.
Vincent DeLorenzo, 84, formerly of Flint, was among the first five priests Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged in 2019 as part of an ongoing clergy sexual abuse investigation.
He pleaded guilty in April to the CSC charge. The plea related to accusations DeLorenzo sexually assaulted a 5-year-old boy after a funeral service he officiated for the youth's relative in 1987, authorities reported.
In exchange for the plea, officials dismissed five other criminal sexual conduct charges, Nessel's office said in a statement.
Five victims gave impact statements in court Tuesday, according to the release.
"In addition to his jail time and probation, DeLorenzo is also mandated to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life, is ordered to engage in sex offender counseling, and may have no contact with his victims or any minor," officials wrote.
DeLorenzo, who served in the Diocese of Lansing, was removed from ministry in 2002 after former Bishop Carl Mengeling received a complaint of sexual abuse involving a minor, The Detroit News reported.
He had been a pastor at St. Pius X in Flint from 1976-83, St. Robert in Flushing from 1983-88 and Holy Redeemer in Burton from 1988-2002, officials said.
Michigan’s statute of limitations is suspended when a defendant leaves the state for any reason. DeLorenzo was arrested in 2019 in Marion County, Florida.Last fall, Nessel’s office said it planned to release a report on each diocese’s handling of clergy sexual abuse complaints amid the ongoing investigation that resulted in charges against 11 priests.
The probe was initiated under Republican former Attorney General Bill Schuette and launched Sept. 21, 2018.On Oct. 3, 2018, 42 law enforcement officers and 15 special agents conducted simultaneous raids of Michigan’s seven dioceses, where they seized roughly 220 boxes of 1.5 million paper documents as well as roughly 2.5 million electronic documents. A tip line also was launched that resulted in more than 1,000 tips.
Nessel’s office said the seven dioceses agreed to forward all sexual abuse complaints and delay their own internal investigations while the criminal investigations were ongoing. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/13/former-michigan-priest-sentenced-in-decades-old-criminal-sexual-conduct-case/70319107007/ | 2023-06-13T21:38:17 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/13/former-michigan-priest-sentenced-in-decades-old-criminal-sexual-conduct-case/70319107007/ |
Michigan adopts financial literacy standards for high school students
Starting with this fall's eighth grade class, financial literacy is now part of Michigan's high school graduation requirements.
But a debate on how to deliver that instruction unfolded on Tuesday as the State Board of Education discussed approval of the standards for the new half-credit personal finance course.
The law, passed in 2022 with bipartisan support, was supported by a coalition of organizations representing educational, philanthropic, financial industry, business and social justice sectors.
On Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Education recommended inserting standards for personal finance into an existing economics course — using the same language found in 2019 in the state's social studies standards — three years after the law passed.
That upset supporters of the law, including state board member Nikki Snyder, who wanted a robust course developed for teens that goes beyond the one-page proposal offered by MDE.
Snyder, R-Dexter, said Michigan's content expectations for personal finance are the least detailed among the nearly two dozens states currently requiring a personal finance course. Rhode Island has a 42-page course, while Wisconsin has a 47-page course.
Snyder called the proposed standards "woefully inadequate."
"Go back to the drawing board please," Snyder said. "These are not content expectations. They are social studies standards. Students need to make educated decisions on borrowing."
Snyder attempted to send the financial literacy requirement back to MDE to create more robust curriculum expectations by introducing a resolution at the start of the state board's meeting. Her resolution failed 6-2 along party lines on the Democratic-controlled board.
Among MDE's listed context expectations for the course are: earning income, buying goods and services, saving, using credit, financial investing, and protecting and insuring.
The board approved the new standards Tuesday afternoon with two changes: budgeting and paying taxes were added to the expectations, as well as a sub-section about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), student loans and student grants.
Board Secretary Judy Pritchett, D-Washington Township, said there is no question categories listed as expectations were broad — and that is OK.
"What will happen is teachers will look at these and begin to write their courses. They may decide this best works in a business math course," Pritchett said. "They are very broad which is helpful. MDE is providing professional development. It will become a stand-alone course."
MDE spokesman Martin Ackley said MDE's role is to develop the standards, also known as content expectations. Those standards serve as the basis for a half-credit course provided at the local district level, he said.
"Standards are the framework upon which local curriculum is built," Ackley said. "They represent the floor and not the ceiling when it comes to curriculum and course development. Curriculum, course development and structure, and credit determination and approval are determined at the local school district level."
Bob Kefgen, associate director for government relations at the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, said the state education department has not offered any guidance on the new standards and the new graduation requirement.
MDE's website states guidance on new personal finance requirements for students starting eighth grade in the fall of 2023 will be published in August — the same month many Michigan schools begin the new school year.
"I know some districts have been looking ahead at how to handle this, but until the standards and subsequent guidance are officially released, it's tough to plan ahead with confidence," Kefgen said. "It's also worth noting that the new graduation requirement first applies to students entering eighth grade this coming fall, so there's potentially a lot of lead time depending on where a district is planning to cover the new requirement."
Kefgen said some educators are considering various approaches ranging from embedding the standards in one or more existing courses to a standalone course to having students complete self-paced personal finance learning outside the traditional course structure.
"Assuming MDE's guidance on this new requirement is in line with what they have traditionally told schools about meeting the state's graduation requirements, as long as a student learns the personal finance content standards, the choice about which delivery method best fits a particular community is left to the discretion of the local district," Kefgen said.
jchambers@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/13/michigan-state-board-of-education-financial-literacy-standards-high-school-graduation-requirement/70314637007/ | 2023-06-13T21:38:18 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/13/michigan-state-board-of-education-financial-literacy-standards-high-school-graduation-requirement/70314637007/ |
Cousin charged with murder of missing Eastpointe teen Zion Foster
The cousin of a 17-year-old missing Eastpointe girl has been charged with murder in connection with the teen's death, prosecutors say.
Zion Foster, 17, has been missing since January 2022, though police have said they believe her to be dead. Her body has never been found, despite hours of searching a Macomb County landfill where police thought her body might be.
Zion's cousin, Jaylin Brazier, 24, was arrested Tuesday in connection with her death. Police had first submitted a warrant request seeking murder charges in January 2022, but it was returned to them by prosecutors for more investigation.
Zion's mother filed a missing persons report in Eastpointe and Detroit in January 2022. Zion was last seen Jan. 4, 2022.
"Our hearts go out to the family of Zion Foster. This case is a quintessential example of investigators and prosecutors who refused to give up on her homicide. For 18 months, investigators put together the evidence. Each piece of evidence in this case was examined and linked together,": Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a statement.
Brazier was reportedly the last person seen with Zion before her disappearance. He was named as a person of interest in the case and surrendered himself to police. He was convicted in March of lying to Eastpointe police about the investigation into Zion's disappearance. He was sentenced to nearly two years to four years in prison. Brazier was paroled in January.
Police looked for Zion's body for hundreds of hours and inspected about 7,500 tons of debris before stopping the search in October. Called Operation Zion, the search for the teen's body began in May 2022 after police learned her body likely had been entombed in a Detroit dumpster, which was emptied in the Pine Tree Acres Landfill in Lenox Township. About $1 million was spent looking for her body. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/13/cousin-charged-with-murder-of-missing-eastpointe-teen-zion-foster/70318614007/ | 2023-06-13T21:38:18 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/13/cousin-charged-with-murder-of-missing-eastpointe-teen-zion-foster/70318614007/ |
Hamtramck council set to consider banning LGBT flags
The Hamtramck City Council is scheduled Tuesday night to consider and vote on a proposed neutrality flag ordinance that would effectively ban LGBTQ, religious, ethnic, racial and political flags from being flown on city property.
"It basically is council's attempt to keep the city's flag poles neutral," City Manager Max Garbarino said Tuesday.
The resolution, called a "Resolution to Maintain and Confirm the Neutrality Of the City of Hamtramck Towards Its Residents," is sponsored by City Councilman Mohammed Hassan, who couldn't immediately be reached for comment. The proposal would ban all but five flags from being flown on city properties — including the American flag, the state of Michigan flag, the Hamtramck flag and the Prisoner of War flag. The fifth one is known as the nations' flag, one that represents the countries from which the city's immigrant residents hail and reflects the community's international character.
"Last year there was a pride flag up there, and there was a dust-up in the community in regard to that. There was a lot of the community that was for it. There was a lot of the community that was against it," Garbarino said.
"The thought process, I believe, is that it potentially could go up here again this summer. And this is basically a resolution specifically just saying these are the only flags we want in an attempt to stay neutral on the topic."
Garbarino said the resolution was updated and posted on the City of Hamtramck website on Monday. It emphasizes that the city won't provide any "special treatment to any group" and that the city wants to prevent opening the "door for radical or racist groups to ask for their flags to be flown," according to the proposed language.
"As it stated, Hamtramck should be neutral and should not allow any group to fly their flags on city properties, except USA, city, state and POW flags, or countries flags" as set out in the city's 2013 resolution about reflecting "the international character of the city," Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib said in a Tuesday statement.
In 2022, Hamtramck seated its first all-Muslim city council and mayor. The council raised eyebrows in January when it approved updates to the city's ordinance outlining how residents can perform religious slaughters privately.
Some Hamtramck residents are concerned the proposed ordinance wants to prevent the flying of the LGBTQ flag on city properties. Planet Ant Theatre managing director Andy Reid said the theater hosts many LGBTQ events and prides itself in having a place for LGBTQ performers. He said it's concerning the proposal was even made.
"We're a theater that we do a lot of LGBTQ programming. We're a safe space in the city for a lot of queer artists. And this is alarming, it's escalating," Reid said.
Planet Ant Executive Director Darren Shelton made a statement on the theater's Facebook page this morning, calling the ordinance oppressive to representation of the community.
"There has been an ongoing fight by many wonderful folks in our community for LGBT+ pride and representation within the city. Left with seemingly no other option to suppress this representation, this is the council's cowardly response," Shelton said in the Facebook post.
Garbarino said he expects residents to speak during Tuesday's public comment period about the proposed ordinance, which has been moved to the beginning of the agenda.
The issue emerges during a unique point in state and nation for LGBTQ residents.
June is Pride Month, when events celebrating the group are held across the country, including in Detroit.
Meanwhile, a majority of negative social media posts about Pride Month this year are attacking companies for being “woke” and accusing them of sexualizing or grooming children, says RILA Global Consulting, which tracks more than 100 million websites and social media pages per day.
Last week, the Human Rights Campaign officially declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the United States for the first time in its more than 40-year history, citing “an unprecedented and dangerous spike in anti-LGBTQ+ legislative assaults sweeping state houses this year.”
The civil rights group released a report this month that detailed more than 75 anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed into law in 2023, doubling the total last year.
“Though we have recently seen some political gains that support and affirm transgender people, we have also faced anti-LGBTQ+ attacks at many levels of government this year,” the group said in a statement. “As of this writing, more than 520 anti-LGBTQ+ bills are under consideration in state legislatures across the country, more than 220 of which directly target transgender people.”
At least 17 states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for minors, most since the start of this year.
In March Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law legislation to add sexual orientation and gender identity protections to the state's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. That prevents against discrimination related to employment, housing and public accommodations.
The long-debated policy explicitly adds to state law what the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in July: the state's protections against discrimination based on sex include protections for gay and transgender individuals.
During the Motor City Pride event in Detroit on Sunday, Whitmer signed an executive order establishing Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Commission. The commission will address issues facing Michigan’s LGTBQ+ community, including health, safety, and economic opportunity, her office said. It also is slated to examine ways to make the state a more welcoming place for LGBTQ+ residents.
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The Associated Press contributed. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/13/hamtramck-council-set-to-consider-banning-lgbt-flags/70317841007/ | 2023-06-13T21:38:18 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/13/hamtramck-council-set-to-consider-banning-lgbt-flags/70317841007/ |
FLINT Mich. (WJRT) - A Beaverton man apart of the United States Parachute Team's (USAPT) Gold Demonstration Team will perform at the Wings Over Flint Air Show later on this month.
Current Command Sergeant Major Adam Breeding, from Beaverton, will be performing on June 24 and June 25.
Major Breeding enlisted with the United States Army back in July 1999. Since then he has had assignments across the country including Fort Bragg, Fort Bliss, and Fort Benning. Major Breeding was also deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq.
The USAPT performs live parachute demonstrations for the public.
To find tickets and learn more about their Wings Over Flint schedule, go online to tickets.wingsoverflint.com. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/beaverton-man-apart-of-the-united-states-parachute-teams-at-wings-over-flint-air-show/article_b6d64ae2-0a05-11ee-93b2-f7d25eab0ac2.html | 2023-06-13T21:38:41 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/beaverton-man-apart-of-the-united-states-parachute-teams-at-wings-over-flint-air-show/article_b6d64ae2-0a05-11ee-93b2-f7d25eab0ac2.html |
ROSCOMMON COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Michigan State Police K-9 found a 3-year-old lost in a remote wooded area of Roscommon County for at least a half hour on Monday.
The Roscommon County Sheriff's Office says the 3-year-old walked away from a residence on Woodland Drive near Snowbowl Road in Roscommon Township. His mother called 911 after she couldn't find him for at least 20 minutes.
The sheriff's office requested several K-9 teams, along with a drone and helicopter from Michigan State Police, to join the search.
K-9 Loki and his partner from Michigan State Police were in the area when they received the call and started tracking the boy's scent through heavily wooded terrain and marshes.
They found the 3-year-old about a half-mile from his house in the woods. Police believe he walked past two small marshes and the dense forest north of his house.
The boy was in good health when he was located. A Houghton Lake EMS crew evaluated him at the scene before reuniting him with his mother. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/michigan-state-police-k-9-finds-barefoot-3-year-old-lost-in-woods/article_3f6c48e2-0a1b-11ee-a5d1-9b13d830c28d.html | 2023-06-13T21:38:47 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/michigan-state-police-k-9-finds-barefoot-3-year-old-lost-in-woods/article_3f6c48e2-0a1b-11ee-a5d1-9b13d830c28d.html |
'Reprehensible:' Trinity County pays $7 million to couple injured in knife attacks
Trinity County officials have agreed to pay $7 million to a couple that was seriously injured in a knife attack after a sheriff’s deputy asked them to check on their neighbor and they came upon the scene of a double homicide.
In their federal civil lawsuit against the county, James and Norma Gund of Kettenpom maintained sheriff’s Cpl. Ronald Whitman misled them into believing their neighbor might be having a weather-related problem at her home and told them to go to the woman's house to see if she needed help.
The Gunds were not told by Whitman that their neighbor was likely in danger, according to their lawyer, Benjamin Mainzer.
“On the contrary, the Gunds alleged Whitman withheld from them key facts about the call that had been previously communicated to him, including facts that pointed to a dangerous and likely violent incident underway. But the Gunds trusted that they were being told the truth and went to check on their neighbor, unconcerned for their safety,” Mainzer said.
“This settlement makes clear that what the county did to the Gunds was reprehensible,” Mainzer said. "The Gunds will be dealing with the consequences of the attack for the rest of their lives."
Trinity County Counsel Margaret E. Long said the county disputes that the Gunds were asked to enter their neighbor’s cabin, but instead were asked to merely view their neighbor’s house from their own adjoining property and look for any strange vehicles at the woman’s house.
However, the “county recognizes that these longstanding members of our Trinity County community suffered a horrific attack with significant injuries. Accordingly, we believed it to be in everyone’s best interests to bring this lengthy litigation to a constructive conclusion,” Long said.
In 2020, the California Supreme Court it was immaterial whether Trinity County sheriff's officials withheld information from the Gunds. The Supreme Court also ruled the couple could collect state worker's compensation benefits because a sheriff's deputy had enlisted their help in the case, in effect making them law enforcement officers.
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The dispute in the case came down to whether Whitman asked the Gunds to look from their own property to see what was happening at their neighbor’s house or if he asked them to go to the neighbor's house to investigate.
According to court documents and Record Searchlight archives, here is what happened:
On March 13, 2011, the Gunds' neighbor Kristine Constantino called 911 and whispered "Help me" into the phone. The message was forwarded to the Trinity County Sheriff's Office.
Whitman knew the Gunds lived near Constantino in the remote southern Trinity County community of Kettenpom and asked them to check on her. At the time of the incident, Norma Gund was 49-years-old and James Gund was 59.
There had been a massive snow and wind storm the day of the 911 call and Whitman was more than two hours away in Weaverville.
Whitman mentioned the impending arrival of a major storm and allegedly told the Gunds this “must be what this is all about” and “it’s probably no big deal,” according to the court documents.
Bruce Haney, who was the sheriff at the time, denied the Gunds' allegations that Whitman told them to go to their neighbor's home, saying that although an employee did call the Gunds, he had only asked if they could see what was going on at Constantino's home from their house. Haney said the Gunds were told to stay put and wait for help.
Couple allege deputy withheld information
The Gunds allege Whitman never told them that just minutes earlier Constantino had called 911 "whispering help, help, over and over again."
The 911 dispatcher did not want to call Constantino back for more information because she felt Constantino was whispering to prevent someone from overhearing the phone conversation, according to court documents.
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When the couple arrived at Constantino's house, Norma Gund went into the house and found a grisly scene.
“There was blood all over the cabin,” Mainzer said in a statement. Two bodies were lying on the floor and it appeared both of them had been bound and tortured, Mainzer said.
When she entered the house, Norma Gund was attacked by a man who slashed her throat with a knife and zapped her with a stun gun. James Gund heard the commotion and went into the cabin after her.
The man turned on him, zapped him and attacked him with the knife. Both Gunds were able to eventually break free and drive to a nearby store and call for help.
Sheriff's deputies arrived to find Tomas Gouverneur had fatally stabbed Constantino, 33, and 26-year-old Christopher Richardson of Blodgett, Oregon.
Norma Gund spent several days at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento recovering from her wounds. James Gund was treated and released from the hospital. Gouverneur, 32, of Corvallis, Oregon, died later that day in a car crash after a police chase on Highway 101 in Mendocino County.
Attorney says sheriff's officials previously used civilians
Mainzer said that what happened with the Gunds was not an isolated incident and that “Trinity County has a history of placing civilians in danger.”
In 1997, the sheriff’s office asked Carole Laag to act as a negotiator after her neighbor, Haskell Hall, had barricaded himself in his trailer in Weaverville. When Laag entered the trailer, Hall stabbed and killed her.
After the stabbing, two deputies shot Hall five times. He died five days later at Mercy Medical Center in Redding.
Mainzer said the sheriff’s office admitted it had no evidence that it had implemented any policy changes following the Laag incident.
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After filing the lawsuit against Trinity County, another woman, Deena McGaughey, contacted Mainzer to tell him that back in 2008 sheriff’s deputies used a nearby resident as a decoy to distract a neighbor who had been shooting in the direction of her home.
“McGaughey said the responding deputy sheriff arranged for a nearby resident to dress up in camouflage clothing and run across McGaughey’s property in one direction so that he could search the property from another direction. It was McGaughey’s understanding that the deputy believed by doing this it would throw off the shooter and allow the deputy to better locate the shooter,” Mainzer said in his statement.
Mainzer said during the discovery phase of the lawsuit “Trinity County acknowledged that all records related to the McGaughey incident were destroyed.”
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The Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge is underway this summer, providing 20 rescue horses and ponies with a unique opportunity to find their forever homes. Organized by Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue, this exciting event will showcase the incredible partnership between these equines and 20 dedicated volunteer trainers. The finale will be held on August 12-13, 2023, at the Horsemen's Sports Arena in Mitchell with the horses and ponies competing in basic skills, over trail obstacles and finally presenting a freestyle exhibition open to the public.
The Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge brings together 20 trainers and rescue horses for an intensive 100-120 day training program. The horses are all from rescue organizations, primarily Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue based out of Scotland, SD, and Little Hooves Miniature Horse Rescue based out of White, S.D.
"We are thrilled to organize the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge, where these remarkable rescue horses will have the opportunity to shine and find their forever homes," said Tiffany Ring, event coordinator and Executive Director of Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue. "It's a testament to the dedication and compassion of our volunteer trainers who are committed to providing these horses with the love, attention, and training they deserve."
Throughout the summer, the volunteer trainers will utilize their expertise to provide these rescue horses with the necessary training, care, and love. The trainers will focus on various aspects, including groundwork, liberty work, and riding or driving, tailored to each horse's unique needs and background. Through patience, skill, and compassion, the trainers will help these horses overcome their past and prepare them for a successful future.
The Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge finale will be a spectacular event, where the progress and achievements of the horses will be on full display. Attendees can expect thrilling performances, heartwarming demonstrations, and friendly competitions, showcasing the horses' newfound skills, grace, and beauty.
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"We invite everyone to join us at the Horsemen's Sports Arena on August 12-13 for an unforgettable experience," added Ring. "It's an opportunity for horse enthusiasts, families, and community members to support a great cause and witness the incredible journey of these rescue horses."
In addition to the exciting displays, the event will feature a plated dinner with exclusive access to talk to the trainers, a tack swap and vendors,, and opportunities for visitors to learn more about horse rescue organizations and adoption processes. The Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge aims to raise awareness about the importance of rescuing and adopting horses, providing them with the second chance they deserve.
During the finale event, the horses and ponies will be available for adoption to pre-approved adopters through a bidding process. This unique opportunity allows potential adopters to bid on the horses they feel a connection with, ensuring a personalized and suitable match between the horse and their new owner. The bidding process adds an element of excitement and encourages individuals to consider opening their hearts and homes to these deserving animals.
"We believe that every horse deserves a loving and permanent home," added Ring. "By offering these rescue horses for adoption through a bidding process, we hope to connect them with compassionate individuals who will provide them with the care and affection they deserve."
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PARKSTON, S.D. — A month and a half into his new role as Parkston’s mayor, Tim Semmler is settling in.
In a close race in April, Semmler became the city’s first new mayor in 20 years. The contest saw him defeat current city alderwoman Corrinna Wagner — a seat she won from Semmler in 2022 — garnering 260 votes to Wagner’s 204. In the process, he replaced longtime mayor Dave Hoffman.
It’s been a busy start for Semmler.
Since taking office in April, he has also been involved in a number of city proceedings. He has been part of an effort to reinstall the town's water pipes, which would piggyback on digging contracted by the state during potential efforts rebuild segments of State Highway 37. He has also been part of an effort to clean up Parkston’s lagoon discharge, which began when Semmler was an alderman on the city council.
Even though Semmler held a seat on the city council for 18 years, is a native of Parkston and is the father of three daughters he raised in the town, he also admitted to an “overwhelming” beginning.
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“I will definitely say the first couple of weeks were overwhelming,” Semmler said. “I know how city politics work. But when you're the mayor, everything stops there. You get all the phone calls. You are the go-to person.”
Semmler will draw on the help of the six-person Parkston city council, as well as the former mayor Hoffman, who was hired on as a city consultant during a March 20 city council meeting.
Another challenge has been getting back into the swing of city politics after a yearlong hiatus following his 2022 city council seat loss.
“You read about the project in the paper, but just getting up to speed on the projects that are going on is the challenge,” he said.
Semmler cited another responsibility – to both citizens at large and council members – keeping people up to date with happenings around the community.
“Everybody's on different committees. Sometimes the other committees don't hear what's going on or they catch the information secondhand,” said Semmler. “The platform I ran on was just about being open – keeping people and the council informed of what's going on – just keeping everyone up to date on projects.”
When asked what the largest issues facing the town were, Semmler was clear.
“I hate to be the broken record, but affordable housing is our biggest issue. It’s the big issue all over,” he said, citing an issue that many believe is hampering growth all over the state.
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“The Parkston Development Corporation has been working trying to address the issue,” Semmler said. “They’re trying to get affordable living quarters for low-income families, for teachers moving in. We have a great school district. We have a great health care facility. You want to keep the community alive. So you have to have affordable housing for all different levels of income.” | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/tim-semmler-settling-in-as-parkstons-first-new-mayor-in-20-years | 2023-06-13T21:41:06 | 1 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/tim-semmler-settling-in-as-parkstons-first-new-mayor-in-20-years |
CARROLLTON, Texas — A former City of Carrollton employee has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a child under 14 years old, court records show.
Tarrant County Jail records show Clifton Corley was arrested in November and charged with one count of continuous sex abuse to a child under 14 years old.
His bond was set at $250,000. He has not posted bond as of June 13, 2023.
The city of Carrollton confirmed to WFAA that Corley's employee status ended on November 1, 2022. This is the same date jail records show he was arrested.
There is no more information immediately available.
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Enhanced background check requirements and a new ability to suspend troubled caretakers, both aimed at making group homes safer for Texans with intellectual disabilities, are now law.
The measures, inspired by WFAA’s “Disabled in Danger” series, were authored by State Rep. Chris Turner (D-Arlington). Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed them into law Monday, and both take effect Sept. 1, 2023.
Turner introduced those two measures, and as well as two others, largely in response to WFAA's series, which began in 2018 and highlighted problems with oversight of taxpayer-funded group and host homes.
“These are very significant reforms for individuals with IDD who are in these types of facilities throughout our state,” Turner said. “I and other legislators would not be as aware of the problems and challenges in group homes ... were it not for the investigative reporting that you did and WFAA did and continue to do on this issue.”
WFAA’s “Disabled in Danger” series began in 2018 with the story of Paul Taylor, an intellectually disabled man who was stabbed nearly 100 times with a screwdriver by a roommate in a host home who had a violent past and was not sufficiently supervised.
WFAA learned that medical privacy laws prevented health care officials from sharing the assailant’s violent history with Taylor’s caregivers or mother.
A State report also found Paul’s State-paid caretaker neglected him, but at the time, there was no way to prevent the caretaker from caring for other disabled people while appealing the State’s finding.
Under Turner's new law, caregivers must be “immediately suspended” once regulators find they’ve abused, neglected or exploited a disabled person until their cases are adjudicated.
Susan Taylor, Paul Taylor's mother, told WFAA she’s relieved to see changes finally being made to protect the disabled.
“There were times when I actually felt like I don’t think I can fight anymore,” she said. “I’m glad it’s behind us, and we’re making progress so it never happens to another individual.”
Another of Turner’s bills becoming law makes national background checks for caretakers a requirement.
Raul had the intellect of a toddler. He was severely-autistic and needed constant supervision. Raul lived with his mother for most of his life – except for his final 71 days, when he was placed with a caregiver in a Garland home.
By the time the 24-year-old died in April 2019, an autopsy showed Raul weighed 85 pounds. The pathologist found that he was malnourished and that lack of food contributed to his death.
A two-year WFAA investigation into Raul’s case found his caregiver – licensed by the State of Texas – had a federal criminal conviction and should never have been looking after him or any other disabled people.
The caregiver managed to make it through a loophole in Texas’ criminal background check process. WFAA found that Raul’s State-paid caretaker used to live in Arkansas, and she pled guilty there to stealing money from federally-funded daycare program. But when she moved to Texas and applied for jobs taking care of the intellectually disabled, those providers were only required to check for Texas crimes, so they missed her federal out-of-state conviction.
“Had we had enhanced and more robust background checks, perhaps his story would have had a different outcome,” Turner told WFAA.
In the waning days of the session, it appeared that only House Bill 1009, the legislation mandating national background checks, would make it into law. All House bills have to also pass the Texas Senate before they head to the governor's desk to be signed into law.
House Bill 1009, sponsored in the Senate by State Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas), had made it out of a Senate committee. But there wasn’t time for House Bill 1008, the legislation that would allow for the suspension of caretakers, to be heard in committee.
Turner told WFAA he made a last-ditch effort asking Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, who chaired the health and human services committee, to take another look at HB 1008, the suspension bill.
Turner said Kolkhorst reached back out and agreed to offer it as an amendment to House Bill 1009.
“And that’s how we got it done,” Turner said. “You just have to be sort of a squeaky wheel, and I think that paid off in this case.”
But the journey isn’t over. House Bill 1010 would have banned a caretaker at a group home or other similar facilities from getting a life insurance payout on a non-relative.
Turner proposed the legislation as a result of what happened to Leroy Anderson. Anderson had the intellect of a 10-year-old. He was also diabetic, schizophrenic and bipolar. He lived in what’s called a group home in Dallas. His caretaker was paid by the State. In 2018, the 49-year-old went into a diabetic coma and died. His family learned after his death that Anderson’s group home owner, and not his family, was about to collect his $50,000 life insurance payout after he died – revealing a loophole in the law.
The House unanimously passed HB 1010. But in the Senate, it was held up in the Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown).
Turner said he hopes to reintroduce the bill in 2025, when the Texas Legislature next meets.
House Bill 1007, known as “Joshua’s Act,” would have prohibited firearms in group homes, intermediate care facilities and State-supported living centers that care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Currently, there is no law banning guns in such facilities.
The bill is named in memory of Joshua Moore, the 28-year-old man featured in a WFAA report after he was shot to death by his State-paid caregiver in a group home.
Moore’s caretaker fatally shot him in the summer of 2021 after Moore attacked him with a knife. The caretaker was cleared of criminal wrongdoing, but was sanctioned by State health officials for leaving the knife where Moore could get it, and for shooting Moore. The company the caretaker worked for said it did not know there was a gun in the house.
House Bill 1007 hasn’t moved since April 18, when it was left pending in House Select Committee on Community Safety, chaired by Rep. Ryan Guillen, R-Rio Grande City. Guillen recently switched to the Republican party.
“Just like we don't allow guns in hospitals, in nursing homes, there is no reason they should be allowed in a facility that cares for IDD individuals,” Turner said.
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MCKINNEY, Texas — A North Texas city found a way to make their mark around the world by donating retired parts of its local playgrounds.
The City of McKinney announced that they've partnered with Houston-based Project Playground to send playground parts that've been removed from seven parks:
City officials said the playground structure removed from Fitzhugh Park was installed at an elementary school in Zambia earlier this year. About 1,400 children are now enjoying that playground along with five bay swings that came from Fitzhugh and McKissick.
Kids in Zambia are one of three groups across the world that will have parks from McKinney. The playground structure from Eubanks Park is set to head to Romania, and the structure and swings from Finch Park are going to Botswana.
McKinney officials said the old play structures are refurbished before they're sent overseas.
“Part of our mission as the Parks and Recreation Department is to connect people to spaces that allow them to build strong relationships, improve overall wellbeing, and foster inclusiveness. This is a tangible way we can use our resources to do that not just in McKinney, but in another part of the world,” said Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — If you’ve walked around the city of Dallas sometime in the last couple of years, you’ve likely seen someone wearing “the upside-down Dallas hat.”
It’s the hat that seemingly flipped the Dallas streetwear game onto its head – a product by True Brvnd (pronounced True Brand). Getting your hands on one of their limited-edition hats has quickly become a fashion statement.
Behind the brand is a Dallas-raised Marine veteran turned successful streetwear entrepreneur, Sang Truong.
Truong created the signature logo in 2020, at the height of the pandemic.
“I wanted to create Dallas’s true brand – that’s where the name came about. I knew it was going to be Dallas-centric, Dallas-focused. COVID really kicked off – it felt like the world was upside down. I flipped [my design] upside down and thought, ‘looks good on a hat.’”
According to Truong, True Brvnd was his seventh attempt at creating a brand. When he launched True Brvnd, he said something felt different.
“We did 30 hats on the first launch,” Truong said. “Sold out instantly. Now, we’re selling thousands of hats out instantly.”
As someone who has lived in DFW since he was elementary age, Truong is honored that the Metroplex and even many outside of Texas, have latched onto his work like this.
“They’ve welcomed me with open arms,” he said. “This isn’t my hat. This is the city’s hat.”
The city has embraced True Brvnd and vice versa. Now, Truong and True Brvnd have partnered with every single professional and collegiate Dallas sports team – including the Cowboys, Stars, Rangers, SMU, Mavericks, Wings and more! He most recently partnered with Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott’s foundation, ‘Faith, Fight, Finish’ on a limited edition True Brvnd cap. The hat comes complete with Prescott’s signature stitched into the side. Inside the cap are the phrases, “FLIP THE SCRIPT. ASK 4 HELP.”
“Dak’s foundation ‘Faith. Fight. Finish’ means a lot to me,” Truong said. “Being a Marine vet, I’ve experienced anxiety and there was a period of time when I had anxiety attacks. We wanted to change the narrative that it’s okay to not be okay. Literally, flip the script. Ask for help. The partnership with Dak made a lot of sense.”
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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – The debate over what will come of the Wolf Branch Innovation District continued at Tuesday morning’s Lake County Commission meeting.
Lake County Commissioner Leslie Campione called for a face-to-face meeting with Mount Dora city officials to “clear the air” over the future of the Wolf Branch Innovation District.
“Maybe the issues are as far as maybe that plan needs to be modified to address current trends and land uses,” Campione said. “I think it would be beneficial to try and get facts out there instead of all of these assumptions that I don’t really think are based in fact.”
Lake County and the City of Mount Dora were part of an agreement for the project, which expired back in April. Campione feels there has been misinformation regarding whether the county has held up its end of the deal.
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“This is kind of regularly stated as if a matter of fact, which I don’t think is the case,” Campione said.
In order to reactivate the agreement, Mount Dora voted to approve the amended agreement at its last meeting on June 6. The new agreement allows the county to approve a development order before lands are annexed but still gives the Mount Dora city council a say in those developments.
“I think it affords some protection,” said Mount Dora Councilmember At-Large Doug Bryant. “It’s not what we want. It’s a long way from what we want, but it does provide something, and something is better than nothing at this point.”
Back in February, News 6 told viewers about a development that included a 310-foot office building that the council rejected. Now, a new development has been proposed for the Wolf Branch Innovation District which includes nearly 3,000 residential units.
Commissioner Campione said there may need to be more flexibility when it comes to developing the massive property.
“From what I can tell, what this developer is proposing is in concept and in spirit very close,” Campione said. “I mean, the ratios are there as far as job creation to residential, but what this developer has chosen to do is group their light industrial uses in one part of the property, shift the residential from that area up to the other part of the property, and then put mixed uses retail, institutional, hospital, educational all together.”
The amended Joint Planning Agreement is not in place yet and has been placed on the County Commission’s June 27 agenda for further discussion.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – It’s been two weeks since Palm Bay police said Fendra Molme — three days shy of her first birthday — was accidentally left in a car in the parking lot of a church for three hours, leading to her death.
A new arrest affidavit reads that the girl’s mother, Pastor Bulaine Molme of the Mount of Olives Evangelical Baptist Church, thought her baby was asleep and in the care of another church member as Bulaine Molme led service.
Surveillance from the small plaza on Babcock Street south of Malabar Road recorded the emergency responders.
Dispatchers reported attempting to give CPR instructions to the mother.
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The affidavit reads that Bulaine Molme was devastated upon finding her baby unresponsive in her car seat.
The girl’s body temperature was 108 degrees.
In an interview with another church member, police said the member told detectives someone else would normally take care of Bulaine Molme’s baby in church, but on that morning, police said surveillance video showed Bulaine Molme and her three older children get out of the car — but no one grabbed the baby.
The report states that Bulaine Molme didn’t park in her usual parking spot in front of the entrance, where other members usually helped unloading the children and church equipment. Instead, she parked on the side of the building, the report shows.
In an interview with Bulaine Molme, police said the mother was remorseful.
She’s been out of jail on $15,000 bond since June 2 and faces a charge of aggravated manslaughter of a child.
The state attorney’s office hasn’t formally filed the manslaughter charge yet.
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LA PORTE CITY – La Porte City Specialty Care has received the Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals Governor's Award for quality care in health care facilities.
Nominations for the award are made by residents, family members, or staff of the health care facilities. The Department of Inspection and Appeals received three nominations for La Porte City Specialty Care from current residents' families.
To celebrate this accomplishment, a ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29, on the La Porte City Specialty Care front lawn. Past and current families are encouraged to attend and celebrate with us.
La Porte City Specialty Care has a long-standing reputation for its compassionate care, dedication to residents, and vibrant activities program.
"We are honored to receive this nomination," said administrator Pam Tallman. "It is a testament to the team's dedication to our residents. The team works tirelessly to ensure our residents receive the best possible care in a home-like atmosphere. To have their work recognized is incredibly meaningful."
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CEDAR FALLS –NASA astronaut and Cedar Falls native, Raja Chari, will receive the Key to the City Award from Cedar Falls Mayor Rob Green during a ceremony at Overman Park on June 23.
The event will take place in the park bandshell from 12:30 to 12:40 p.m. and will follow an 11:30 a.m. presentation by Chari on his experience as a NASA astronaut.
This is the first time the award has been presented.
5 recipes to make on the grill this summer
This week's recipe roundup features meals that are great for celebrating Father's Day, but most are easy enough to grill up all summer long.
Holidays, birthdays, graduations. All worthy occasions to indulge. This Father’s Day, we’re cooking tomahawk steak on the grill to show appreciation to the fathers in the family.
Never grilled pineapple? Get ready to be wowed. It caramelizes beautifully for a deeper flavor. Plus it’s a totally tasty match with a grilled pork chop, cilantro and a little heat from serranos.
No summertime spread is complete without a pot of baked beans. Tender beans slow-cooked in a sweet and smoky sauce pair perfectly with mains from the grill.
Traditional Caesar salad dressing uses egg yolk to make it creamy. Mayonnaise is used here, instead, for the same rich results without the raw egg.
A burger buffet proves flexible when guest count fluctuates. Condiments and side dishes can be prepared in advance. Ditto for snacks and desserts. The only cooking to do with guests at the ready is to reheat some bacon-heavy caramelized onions and cook the burgers. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/raja-chari-to-receive-key-to-the-city-award/article_20990d46-095e-11ee-b843-2fcb5ebc9136.html | 2023-06-13T21:44:16 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/raja-chari-to-receive-key-to-the-city-award/article_20990d46-095e-11ee-b843-2fcb5ebc9136.html |
Gaston County man killed in motorcycle wreck
A Gaston County man was killed in a motorcycle wreck in the Crowders Mountain area, N.C. Highway Patrol said.
Derek Hussey, 29, was driving a 2013 Tsuki motorcycle west on Crowders Creek Road in southwestern Gaston County when he veered left of center, shortly before 9 p.m. on Monday, Sgt. Joel Williams said.
Joshua Rhinehart, 39, was making a left turn from Donna Drive onto Crowders Creek Road when Hussey struck him, Williams said.
Hussey was taken to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, where he died Tuesday.
Both men lived in the area where the wreck occurred, Williams said.
The wreck is still under investigation. Nobody had been charged on Tuesday. Williams said it was too early in the investigation to say what caused Hussey to veer left of center. | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/gaston-county-man-killed-in-motorcycle-wreck/70318856007/ | 2023-06-13T21:46:46 | 1 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/gaston-county-man-killed-in-motorcycle-wreck/70318856007/ |
Police are searching for a West Philadelphia teenager who went missing last week.
Shalaya Porter, 18, was last seen on June 5 on the 4600 block of Fairmount Avenue.
Porter’s mother told Kristen Johnason of KYW Newsradio that her daughter left her phone on her bed and didn’t show up for her high school graduation. She also said her daughter is supposed to go away for college in the fall.
The family said it was highly unusual for Porter to go missing and she had great attendance at her school.
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A gathering to help with the search effort was held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Porter’s high school, Motivation School on 59th Street and Baltimore Avenue.
Porter stands 5-foot-6 and weighs 120 pounds with brown eyes, a light brown complexion, black hair and a nose piercing. Police said she is also known to use public transportation.
If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call the Philadelphia Police Southwest Detective Division at 215-686-3183 or 911. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/police-search-for-missing-west-philly-teen/3584999/ | 2023-06-13T21:47:24 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/police-search-for-missing-west-philly-teen/3584999/ |
MACON, Miss. (WTVA) — A Circuit Court judge dismissed charges against four defendants in a capital murder case in Noxubee County.
Jonathan Shumaker, Elizabeth Reed, Justin Williams and Joshua Williams were charged in the 2015 murder of store clerk Kristopher Haywood.
District Attorney Scott Colom argued for the dismissal after new evidence arose in 2019.
He said an audio clip of the defendants singing along to rap lyrics was recorded at the same time as when the 911 call was made.
He said the audio recording, along with other interviews, proved their innocence.
“It became very difficult, if not impossible, to believe that they were involved in the murder and there were other pieces of evidence that start to fall apart,” Colom said. “As district attorney, you have to have an obligation to prosecute the guilty but also protect the innocent. And in this situation, with that credible evidence of innocence, I couldn’t, in good conscience, prosecute the four of them.”
"She's glad to put this behind her,” Reed's attorney Kerry Bryson said. “I mean, this devastated her life. She spent years in jail for something she didn't do. And there were other ramifications from that."
However, this means the murder of Haywood remains unsolved. Carol Haywood expressed her frustration; she believes her son’s case was mishandled.
“Crime scene mishandled,” she said. “Nothing was done proper to tell you the truth. I hate to say it."
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has assigned new detectives to the case.
There’s a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Haywood’s killer. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/judge-dismisses-charges-against-defendants-in-noxubee-county-murder-case/article_c0f6f6ac-0a14-11ee-8144-cf6631e50abb.html | 2023-06-13T21:51:08 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/judge-dismisses-charges-against-defendants-in-noxubee-county-murder-case/article_c0f6f6ac-0a14-11ee-8144-cf6631e50abb.html |
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) — Pontotoc Electric Power Association announced Tuesday its board president Larry Parker has resigned in the wake of his arrest.
He submitted his resignation effective Monday, June 12.
Natchez Trace Parkway rangers arrested Parker on June 7 as part of an undercover operation designed to stop people from engaging in illicit sexual activity in the Parkway’s parking lots and other public areas.
He was charged with disorderly conduct and indecent exposure, both misdemeanors. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/pontotoc-electric-board-president-resigns-in-wake-of-arrest/article_7a273582-0a07-11ee-8877-5fd2b99c48fa.html | 2023-06-13T21:51:14 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/pontotoc-electric-board-president-resigns-in-wake-of-arrest/article_7a273582-0a07-11ee-8877-5fd2b99c48fa.html |
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Anthony Golding has been named the new principal of Pierce Street Elementary School in Tupelo.
The Tupelo Public School District made the announcement Tuesday, June 13.
He spent the last four years at Milam Elementary as assistant principal. He replaces Dr. Amy Tate who announced her retirement earlier this month.
Golding earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Mississippi State and Ole Miss respectively. He earned his doctorate from Belhaven University. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/tupelo-schools-golding-named-pierce-street-elementary-principal/article_84ebf214-0a25-11ee-a208-e717cb15f11b.html | 2023-06-13T21:51:20 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/tupelo-schools-golding-named-pierce-street-elementary-principal/article_84ebf214-0a25-11ee-a208-e717cb15f11b.html |
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Missing man found dead at West Peoria storage unit facility
JJ Bullock
Journal Star
A man who authorities in Peoria County had been searching for was found dead at a storage unit facility on Farmington Road on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Peoria County Sheriff's Office.
Eric King, 55, was found dead inside his blue 2007 Honda vehicle at a storage unit facility on the 2900 block of Farmington Road at approximately 1:45 p.m.
Authorities say there are no initial signs of foul play.
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Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood will release the cause of death at a later time.
King was reported missing by his family in South Dakota on Sunday. | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/eric-king-found-dead-at-west-peoria-illinois-storage-facility/70319235007/ | 2023-06-13T21:52:51 | 0 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/13/eric-king-found-dead-at-west-peoria-illinois-storage-facility/70319235007/ |
DANVILLE, Va. – Danville Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for tips in a 2022 homicide that left a 30-year-old woman dead.
As we reported previously, officers responded to a home on Lands End Land for a well-being check. When they went inside, they found Brittany Poole, who was unresponsive and pronounced dead.
Evidence at the scene led the Danville Police Department to immediately begin a homicide investigation, which is ongoing to this day.
Now, the Danville Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward to anyone who can provide a tip about who killed Poole in 2022, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Danville Police Department by either calling patrol at 434-799-6510 option 4, investigations at 434-799-6508 option 1, and option 1 again, calling 911, contacting Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, approaching any officer you see, through social media, via email, or use the crime tips app CARE. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/13/danville-crime-stoppers-offers-25k-reward-for-tips-in-2022-homicide-case-2/ | 2023-06-13T21:53:03 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/13/danville-crime-stoppers-offers-25k-reward-for-tips-in-2022-homicide-case-2/ |
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – A jury trial is underway for the man police say killed his girlfriend in Franklin County.
Heather Hodges was last seen in 2012. Police say her boyfriend, Paul Jordan, reported her missing.
Hodges’ body has not been found, but she was officially declared dead in May.
Jordan has been charged with second-degree murder and concealing a body.
On Tuesday, Hodges’ sister was the first witness called to testify.
10 News is in the courtroom now and will have an update when the session is dismissed. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/13/jury-trial-begins-for-man-accused-of-killing-his-girlfriend-in-franklin-county/ | 2023-06-13T21:53:09 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/13/jury-trial-begins-for-man-accused-of-killing-his-girlfriend-in-franklin-county/ |
BARNEGAT LIGHT — The 217-step journey above the Jersey Shore is in reach for visitors again after the state completed a $1.3 million overhaul of the lighthouse at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park.
"This is an exciting day to be here," Rebecca Fitzgerald, administrator for the New Jersey Parks Service, said from in front of a statue of the lighthouse's builder, U.S. Army Maj. Gordon Meade.
For the first time since mid-2022, the lighthouse was opened to visitors Saturday. Nearly 1,000 people visited the site this past weekend.
The lighthouse and its park typically see about a half-million guests a year, officials said. They hope more people are eager to see the over 100-year-old structure's renovations.
"We want the visitors, especially, to show up and see how beautiful it is," Fitzgerald said.
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Nicknamed "Old Barney," the lighthouse sits at the northern tip of Long Beach Island.
Visitors who make their way to the top are greeted by a small room below the lighthouse's illuminating bulb and lens, walking out from there to a nearly 170-foot view of the island to the south, bay waters to the north and Atlantic Ocean to the east.
Admission to the state park has been waived because of an executive order by Gov. Phil Murphy.
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During the trip to the lighthouse's top, signs depicting events in the lighthouse's history educate visitors about the surrounding areas.
It's a trip Caitlin Ratz has enjoyed about 10 times.
"The view was as rewarding as the climb," said Ratz, 34, of Florham Park, Morris County, seated on a bench at the park with her children after climbing the lighthouse staircase.
Tuesday was the first time Ratz had visited the lighthouse since it reopened, she said.
New to the lighthouse is a coat of paint expected to last about 20 years, state park officials said. Other interior work included repairs to the lantern's steel platform, roof restorations and window replacements, Fitzgerald said.
The Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, a nonprofit that aids in the structure's upkeep, also donated a beacon lantern and security fencing around it, Fitzgerald said.
Cameras are set to be installed that will allow for livestreaming of the views from the top of the lighthouse, Fitzgerald said.
On Tuesday, about 100 visitors took advantage of the nice weather to visit the park.
BARNEGAT LIGHT — The beacon at Barnegat Lighthouse will shine once more after a seven-month …
Atop the lighthouse, cellphones and cameras captured the view amid a gusty wind.
The lighthouse is one of three the federal government tasked Meade, an engineer, with building.
It began warning vessels on New Year's Day in 1859, construction having taken the previous two years, costing about $60,000 at the time. It was originally fitted with a lens delivered from France, said Mark Texel, administrator of state historic sites.
A lighthouse has been at the location, however, since 1834, Texel said.
"The shoals are very dangerous," Texel said. "As a navigation aid, this was a critical, lifesaving house that was a wooden structure when it was first built."
It would be decommissioned and acquired by the state in 1927. Afterward, it would assist the military in World War II as a watchtower, Texel said.
Its 32 acres were deemed New Jersey State Park land in 1951, and the lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The site went through previous renovations, including the construction of a current jetty guarding it from waters in 1987.
It would be unlit until the Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park led an effort to have it reignite its spotlight in 2009. While modern commercial ships likely rely mostly on sonar for navigation, local boaters still trust in Old Barney to guide them along the coast, Fitzgerald said.
"It can be seen about 21.5 miles from sea," Texel said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/barnegat-lighthouse-reopens-to-guests-after-1-3m-renovation/article_a21cd14a-0a17-11ee-826f-efb19edcfd58.html | 2023-06-13T21:57:12 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/barnegat-lighthouse-reopens-to-guests-after-1-3m-renovation/article_a21cd14a-0a17-11ee-826f-efb19edcfd58.html |
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City is celebrating 25 years this spring.
Based at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, the air station serves as the base for 12 MH-65 Dolphin helicopters and remains in a constant state of readiness, with two of its aircraft constantly on standby and capable of getting airborne within 30 minutes.
The air station was established in late 1998 as a result of the closing and merger of Air Station Cape May and Air Station Brooklyn.
Since that time, the unit has flown more than 7,000 search-and-rescue missions, saved more than 600 lives and flown more than 182,000 flight hours, an equivalent of 20 years, according to a news release by Lt. Gillian Gerton and Chief Petty Officer Cynthia Oldham.
Besides search and rescue, the air station flies missions supporting law enforcement, port security and marine environmental protection for both New England and the Mid-Atlantic, the news release states.
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Air Station Atlantic City crews also help protect the president’s airspace throughout the country and over Washington, D.C., as part of the National Capital Region Air Defense Facility, which comes under the operational control of the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
Other notable milestones of the Coast Guard's local air mission are:
- Air Station Cape May, formed in 1926, was the Coast Guard’s first air station.
- Chief Petty Officer Charles Thrun, the first enlisted man to serve as a pilot in Cape May, became the service’s first aviation-related death when his aircraft crashed into the waters off Cape May in 1935.
- Cape May aircrews flew the first aerial security patrol in U.S. history as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Fleet Review in New York Harbor.
- Air Station Atlantic City was part of Operation Noble Eagle, which sought to protect U.S. and Canadian airspace following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
"Coast Guard members who serve at Air Station Atlantic City recognize — every single day — the sacrifices of the Coast Guard men and women who paved the way for today’s Coast Guard," the news release states. "The devotion of Coast Guard crews who served in Cape May and in New York is revered and their courage will continue to inspire future generations of Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City Coast Guardsmen." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/coast-guard-air-station-atlantic-city-turns-25/article_d59e9d46-0a1c-11ee-a2ab-574c941ecdd4.html | 2023-06-13T21:57:13 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/coast-guard-air-station-atlantic-city-turns-25/article_d59e9d46-0a1c-11ee-a2ab-574c941ecdd4.html |
SOMERS POINT — A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday morning when their bike crashed into a flatbed truck, police said.
The motorcyclist crashed into the truck about 9:20 a.m., police said in a news release. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
The truck's driver was uninjured.
The motorcyclist's name was being withheld Tuesday while next of kin was notified, police said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/motorcyclist-dies-in-somers-point-crash/article_8b394730-0a29-11ee-8863-8b5e282efaf7.html | 2023-06-13T21:57:17 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/motorcyclist-dies-in-somers-point-crash/article_8b394730-0a29-11ee-8863-8b5e282efaf7.html |
BUTTS COUNTY, Ga. — A man is now in custody in Butts County after deputies said he drove over to his ex-girlfriend's home armed with a gun, found her in bed with her new boyfriend, and proceeded to shoot him in the head.
It all happened Sunday morning around 11 a.m. at a home along Bonnies Way in the city of Jackson, Georgia.
The person who was shot was responsive and responding to questions from deputies, but was taken to the hospital for treatment. It is not yet known what part of his head he was shot.
The suspect ran away from the scene, but Butts County Sheriff Gary Long said technology was a key aspect in capturing the alleged shooter.
"We got cameras all over the county now -- Flock cameras -- and then we got this neighborhood, people all throughout this neighborhood with cameras," Sheriff Long said. "So our investigators, through the investigation, was able to recover surveillance footage from neighbors so this case will move really quick."
Long said part of that technology from neighbors were Ring doorbell cameras who spotted the suspect. Deputies said the original call they received was for a possible home invasion, which later turned out to be a shooting.
The sheriff also said there were children inside the home when the shooting went down, but none were injured.
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Authorities are searching for a man captured on a doorbell camera setting fire at the front door of a house southeast of Tucson.
Deputies responded to a house fire just before 11 p.m. Saturday in the 600 block of S. Harry P. Stagg Drive, in the Corona de Tucson area, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday in a news release.
The doorbell camera shows an individual approaching the front door, starting a fire and then walking out of the yard.
The alleged arsonist wore a dark shirt, black jogger-style pants that had a red strip on the leg and dark shoes with white soles. The person wore a face covering and appeared to have a knife holstered on their right hip.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to call 911 or 88-CRIME, the anonymous tipster line.
Eddie Celaya is a breaking news reporter and host of the "Here Weed Go!" podcast. He graduated from Pima Community College and the University of Arizona and has been with the Arizona Daily Star since May 2019. | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/wanted-man-arson/article_1748b8e0-0a1c-11ee-a47b-e3d35c55e591.html | 2023-06-13T22:09:35 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/wanted-man-arson/article_1748b8e0-0a1c-11ee-a47b-e3d35c55e591.html |
Miyou Wallace woke up one day and told her husband John: "I want to start a food truck."
The story makes it seem like it happened in the blink of an eye, but it goes back much farther than that.
"It all started 35 years ago, I guess. That's when I met my beautiful wife," John Wallace says. "We've done a lot of things over the years and we're getting older and thinking of what we haven't done."
Miyou has always loved cooking, learning everything from her mom. Miyou's mom wanted to open a restaurant of her own, but she had a big family at home — and little time to operate a business.
All of Miyou's sisters cook, too. But Miyou is the one who finally did it: she opened a food truck, dubbed Yum Yum Pocha, alongside John.
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"I talked to my sister last night who said, 'I can't believe you actually started it,'" Miyou says. "When I was growing up, I loved the street food so I just started cooking what I like."
Yum Yum Pocha isn't the only new Korean food truck in town — Junghwan Kim opened his food truck Doshirok, which means "lunchbox" in Korean, just days after the Wallaces opened theirs.
Junghwan spent around four years in the Army before heading to culinary school. He moved to Tucson almost specifically to open Doshirok.
"I noticed there aren't that many Korean restaurants (in Tucson)," Junghwan says. "I thought, why not here?"
"The main idea was to provide something that was a Korean-style meal box," Junghwan says. "I wanted to serve people of Tucson something fairly quick and delicious that is not something people are too used to."
Doshirok specializes in dishes like beef bulgogi and spicy pork, with sweets like Yakgwa cookies. The pork is his favorite, but customers tend to first fall in love with the beef.
"Many customers haven't really tried this type of dish (the spicy pork), so they try it once and then they get hooked," he says. "Until then, it's usually beef, beef, beef until they try the pork."
He makes the food himself, from the rice and kimchi to the marinades and the cookies. He's also dabbling in catering, where he's able to make other Korean items, and he's thinking about debuting other sweets on the food truck in the future.
Junghwan started cooking as a kid, watching his grandma in the kitchen. He began with simpler dishes like ramen and fried eggs, until his recipes started to expand.
"Korea is the country where I was raised, so I know the ins and outs of certain cuisines," Junghwan says. "Now we live in an era where we can type up something on YouTube or Google and get any type of recipes, but that's not the flavor I grew up in. I wanted to bring something a little more authentic and a little more interesting than what you can easily find online nowadays."
Over at Yum Yum Pocha, the menu is an entirely different take on Korean cuisine. Ramyeon, described as a Korean version of ramen, is the star of the menu with six different versions and five different spice levels. "Her No. 5 will make you sweat," John says.
"It's very different than Japan's ramen, and I'm not knocking the others, but it's different enough that anybody who enjoys noodles should give it a go," John says.
Stir-fry noodles and rice bowls are also popular (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available), but Miyou's personal favorite is the fried mandoo, similar to a dumpling. Miyou uses her mom's recipes for the sauces and marinades across the menu.
"All the stuff on our menu, if you walk down the streets of Seoul, you will find these items," John says.
Miyou remembers a time, when she moved to Tucson more than three decades ago, when people couldn't place Korea on a map. "These days, everybody knows Korea. And for the younger generation with TV and K-pop, street food goes together."
As the Wallaces are learning, Tucson shows up. They have customers who visit every location their food truck is parked at.
"I love this job," Miyou says. "I tell my husband every day I love this job."
"What is the goal? What is the most important part of the food truck?" Miyou asks. "For me, I cook the Korean meals for customers like I'm going to feed my own family."
Where to find the food trucks
Doshirok often sets up on the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and for late-night eats at the Amazon Fulfillment Center on Kolb Road, among other locations. Junghwan posts the weekly schedule on Doshirok's Instagram page.
Yum Yum Pocha is often parked on Tucson's north side, and also posts their locations on Instagram. You can also see their calendar through Street Food Finder. | https://tucson.com/news/local/tucson-is-home-to-not-one-but-two-new-korean-food-trucks/article_edb4edb2-0653-11ee-a9b2-2f299deeb838.html | 2023-06-13T22:09:41 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/tucson-is-home-to-not-one-but-two-new-korean-food-trucks/article_edb4edb2-0653-11ee-a9b2-2f299deeb838.html |
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