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WAUKON — An insurance company is asking the court to throw out a lawsuit brought by the owner of a Waukon gift shop that burned down under suspicious circumstances in 2022.
Mindy Jo Jones, also known as Mindy Jo Riley, filed a suit against State Farm for allegedly not paying on her policy for Tin Rust and Harmony on Allamakee Street, which was the epicenter of the Feb. 13, 2022, blaze.
Jones, 43, currently of Waterloo, is out on bond awaiting trial on charges of first-degree arson and animal abuse in connection with the fire and a dog that perished in an apartment over the store.
Last week, attorneys for State Farm filed a motion for a summary judgment, asking the court to dismiss the case without a trial for not following the policy’s terms.
The insurance carrier alleged Jones didn’t provide financial records, business documents and other paperwork during the company’s investigation into the claim. Jones also didn’t respond to a request to submit to questioning under oath, according to court records.
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State Farm earlier argued in court records that Jones committed an “illegal act” that led to her loss and was thus barred from benefitting financially.
The company began investigating the fire because of indicators of potential fraud, court records states. Records allege the fire started in two different locations in the shop.
Jones’ civil attorney dropped out of the case shortly after filing the lawsuit. No new attorneys have filed appearances to represent her in the lawsuit, according to court records.
Trial in the criminal case has been tentatively set for October.
Jones also operated a separate Tin Rust and Harmony store in Harmony, Minnesota. That location has since closed. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/insurance-carrier-asks-to-drop-fire-lawsuit/article_4c58dd6c-0ebd-11ee-b058-af1b2709f66c.html | 2023-06-20T15:53:27 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/insurance-carrier-asks-to-drop-fire-lawsuit/article_4c58dd6c-0ebd-11ee-b058-af1b2709f66c.html |
CEDAR FALLS — Cedar Falls police detained a teen following an early morning chase that went through a bean field.
Patrol officers noticed the vehicle speeding in the area of Rownd Street and University Avenue around 1:20 a.m. Tuesday.
When police attempted to pull it over, the vehicle continued on heading to Greenhill Road. The fleeing vehicle eventually turned south down Oster Parkway, went down a dead-end street and into a bean field, according to police.
Officers next spotted the vehicle heading west on Viking Road near Prairie Parkway. The 16-year-old driver was eventually detained for misdemeanor eluding. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/teen-detained-following-cedar-falls-chase/article_d2497966-0f73-11ee-b131-d75a24b6c91e.html | 2023-06-20T15:53:30 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/teen-detained-following-cedar-falls-chase/article_d2497966-0f73-11ee-b131-d75a24b6c91e.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. — Prince Hall Park in Orlando has added some new attractions, just in time for summer.
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The city of Orlando held a ribbon cutting last week to celebrate two new playgrounds with slides, swings, and sensory spaces for kids to use.
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The park also has amenities for those with mobile limitations, creating a space for everyone to enjoy.
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“This park is a place where we can come to improve our physical and mental well-being,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “It’s a space where we can come together as a community and enjoy each other’s company.”
The city also added Wi-Fi to the park, providing residents with free internet access and charging stations.
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ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. — If you’re planning on road-tripping north any time soon, you might want to double-check your route.
I-75 in Alachua County could be closed for as long as 12 hours due to a crash that happened after 6 a.m. on Tuesday.
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The Florida Department of Transportation said a tanker carrying hazardous materials overturned closing the northbound and southbound lanes at mile marker 391 in Alachua County, which is north of Marion County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the chemical spill assessment and cleanup operation could take as long as 12 hours.
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Drivers are encouraged to take an alternate route. You can check Florida traffic conditions here.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — In a blink, the population of cotton-top tamarin monkeys at Disney’s Animal Kingdom doubled.
The theme park recently welcomed a set of tiny, critically endangered baby twin monkeys.
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Officials said the babies each weighed as much as a chicken egg and measured 4 inches tall. Even fully grown, adult cotton-top tamarins weigh less than a pound and are about the size of a squirrel.
The pair are clinging tightly to their parents as they explore their new home on Discovery Island. Theme park officials said its too soon to know if the babies are male or female.
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The babies mark the first cotton-top tamarin births at Walt Disney World since 2001.
Theme park officials said tamarins are considered a rare species with less than 7,500 remaining in the wild, and having twins is quite typical for the species.
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Officials said the babies are completely dependent on their families for survival and are carried around on their backs for up to 14 weeks.
See photos of the babies below:
Photos: Twin cotton-top tamarin monkeys born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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EVERETT, Wash. — Five people are aboard an OceanGate submersible that went missing in the Atlantic Ocean near the Titanic on Sunday, including the Everett-based company's CEO and paying customers.
The Coast Guard said there was one pilot and four “mission specialists” aboard. “Mission specialists” are people who pay to come along on OceanGate’s expeditions. They take turns operating sonar equipment and performing other tasks in the five-person submersible.
Authorities have yet to formally identify those on board, though some names have been confirmed.
It is believed that OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush was piloting the submersible on this most recent mission, according to KING 5 sources. Rush oversees the company's financial and engineering strategies, according to OceanGate's website.
Rush's other accomplishments include overseeing multiple IP ventures over the last 20 years, becoming the world's youngest jet transport-rated pilot at 19 years old and authoring numerous engineering articles on crewed submersible vehicles.
British businessman Hamish Harding, who lives in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, was one of the mission specialists, according to Action Aviation, a company for which Harding serves as chairman. The company’s managing director, Mark Butler, told the AP the crew set out Friday.
“There is still plenty of time to facilitate a rescue mission, there is equipment on board for survival in this event,” Butler said. “We’re all hoping and praying he comes back safe and sound.”
Harding is a billionaire adventurer who holds three Guinness World Records, including the longest duration at full ocean depth by a crewed vessel. In March 2021, he and ocean explorer Victor Vescovo dived to the lowest depth of the Mariana Trench. In June 2022, he went into space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket.
Also on board were Pakistani nationals Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, according to a family statement sent to the AP. The Dawoods belong to one of Pakistan's most prominent families. Their eponymous firm invests across the country in agriculture, industries and the health sector.
“We are very grateful for the concern being shown by our colleagues and friends and would like to request everyone to pray for their safety while granting the family privacy at this time,” the statement said. “The family is well looked after and are praying to Allah for the safe return of their family members.”
Shahzada Dawood also is on the board of trustees for the California-based SETI Institute that searches for extraterrestrial intelligence.
French explorer and Titanic expert Paul-Henry Nargeolet also was on board, according to David Gallo, a senior adviser for strategic initiatives and special projects at RMS Titanic. Gallo identified Nargeolet, a friend who has led multiple expeditions to the Titanic, on Tuesday during an interview with CNN. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/5-people-aboard-missing-oceangate-submersible-titanic/281-28efb45c-c7f0-4ade-a8f9-d882f84ba8e5 | 2023-06-20T16:02:07 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/5-people-aboard-missing-oceangate-submersible-titanic/281-28efb45c-c7f0-4ade-a8f9-d882f84ba8e5 |
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — A health alert has been issued for Sarasota and Manatee counties due to two confirmed cases of malaria, local health department officials said in a release.
Officials with the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota and Manatee counties said a mosquito-borne illness alert was issued Monday evening.
This happened just a few weeks after the DOH released information on May 26 concerning its first confirmed local case of malaria. That patient has been treated and has since recovered.
However, now a second case of malaria has been confirmed and that patient is currently being treated.
Here's how this affects you — malaria isn't transmitted from person to person, but if you live in the area, you should take steps to protect yourself from mosquitoes to avoid potential infection.
This includes wearing long sleeve shirts and pants, applying bug spray and avoiding areas with high mosquito populations. Remember, mosquitoes are most active during sunrise and sunset, so think of taking extra precautions then.
Only infected Anopheles mosquitoes can transmit malaria to humans. Health officials said this latest case of malaria is a less-deadly species of the parasite, known as P. vivax. The local DOH says effective treatment is "readily" available at local hospitals and health care providers.
If you're in the area and start experiencing symptoms including fever, chills, sweats, nausea/vomiting and headache you should seek medical attention "immediately," the DOH says.
The following information is directly from health officials:
DOH-Sarasota and DOH-Manatee continue to advise the public to remain diligent in their personal mosquito protection efforts by remembering to “Drain and Cover.”
DRAIN standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying.
- Drain water from garbage cans, house gutters, buckets, pool covers, coolers, toys, flowerpots, or any other containers where sprinkler or rainwater has collected.
- Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other items that aren't being used.
- Empty and clean birdbaths and pet's water bowls at least once or twice a week
- Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don’t accumulate water.
- Maintain swimming pools in good condition and keep appropriately chlorinated. Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use.
COVER skin with clothing or repellent.
- Clothing - Wear shoes, socks, long pants and long sleeves. This type of protection may be necessary for people who must work in areas where mosquitoes are present.
- Repellent - Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing.
- Always use repellents according to the label. Repellents with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, 2-undecanone, and IR3535 are effective.
- Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months old.
Find more information here. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/malaria-mosquito-borne-illness-alert-sarasota-manatee-county/67-8d1d30f0-1389-40e7-8a0a-19f4e83797f2 | 2023-06-20T16:05:59 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/malaria-mosquito-borne-illness-alert-sarasota-manatee-county/67-8d1d30f0-1389-40e7-8a0a-19f4e83797f2 |
An annual donation drive is on its final days of taking items, organizers say.
Arizona Transportation Builders is holding its fifth annual collection drive to benefit Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the Veterans Pantry at the VA.
The event is held in memory of Robert William Jones Jr., a 21-year-old Tucson native who died while serving in Kosovo, as well as all fallen soldiers.
The public can contribute items until Thursday, June 22. Items can be dropped at the ATB offices at 1842 W. Grant Rd., Suite 103.
Volunteers also are needed for the packaging event scheduled for Friday.
Those interested in lending a hand can visit the Granite Construction Co. corporate office located at 4115 E. Illinois St., where the packaging will take place between 11 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Donations will also be accepted at this location during the packaging.
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Established in 1984, the ATB is a nonprofit organization comprised of more than 90 businesses either directly or in-directly tied to the construction industry.
The items can be donated to Davis-Monthan: washcloths, bath towels, shower shoes, high-quality socks, tissues, lotion, nail clippers, cotton swabs, snacks/water, soap, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, lip balm, razors, shaving cream, baby wipes and combs.
These items can be donated to the VA Patriots Pantry: canned soups, canned fruit, fruit cups, dried fruits, canned vegetables, rice (brown or white), pasta, pasta sauce, shelf-stable milk, dry milk and creams, canned meats, cereals, canned beans, peanut butter, nuts, trail mix, crackers, granola bars, popcorn and tuna.
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/tucson-donation-drive-to-support-troops/article_32e2b990-0ed4-11ee-b1ae-a7b25e2daf94.html | 2023-06-20T16:07:40 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/tucson-donation-drive-to-support-troops/article_32e2b990-0ed4-11ee-b1ae-a7b25e2daf94.html |
Question to candidates: What do you think are the main challenges the Tucson Police Department is facing right now? How should the City Council help TPD overcome them?
Mayor
Arthur Kerschen
Shoplifting and homeless tent camps are major challenges for Tucson. TPD can correct these issues by strict enforcement of existing law.
Regina Romero
As Mayor, I have been committed to our public safety team, especially our Tucson Police Department. Our police officers have seen historic wage increases worth over $15 million dollars. In terms of staffing, we approved 100 positions for commissioned officers and 50 additional positions for Community Service Officers (CSOs).
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I have also worked to expand benefits, including bringing the plan to Mayor and Council to create a childcare facility specifically to meet the needs of those working as First Responders. It is important to me that those working as First Responders have access to the support they need. I will continue to advocate for funding to support the mental and physical health of those serving.
I have worked closely with City leadership and our Public Safety team to work innovatively to put the right work in the right hands. I believe it is important to shift the burden of every 911 call away from the shoulders of police officers. I have worked to support the Transform 911 program, even attending their conference in New Orleans with our public safety leadership to learn and to share what we are doing here in Tucson.
One of the significant challenges the Tucson Police Department and police departments across our country are facing right now are the parallel challenges of recruitment and retention. This is despite a historic wage increase and significant investments in their pensions that the Mayor and Council have approved to ensure the wages of TPD officers.
Janet "JL" Wittenbraker
On the most basic level, increased staffing, improved morale, and community support. The City of Tucson Mayor and Council must support the Tucson Police Department and encourage community policing. Beyond the basics and in order to answer this question properly, additional information, including law enforcement and constituent feedback, is needed.
Ed Ackerley
STAFFING. Tucson Police needs 1,000 police officers by 2025. These office lines are in the budget; more needs to be done in recruiting, marketing, and filling open jobs.
Each Council Meeting should rest on metrics of how many officers are deployable in our city — this should be a priority of all council meetings to get back to the levels of the 1990s staffing numbers.
Ward 1
Victoria Lem
Victoria Lem did not respond to our questionnaire.
Miguel Ortega
Residents deserve to feel safe in their homes, schools and streets. Once elected, I will partner with TPD to continue exploring ways to strengthen community policing strategies and programs. We should study best practice models that partner with agencies that address mental illness and addiction and do all we can to shift that important work to social workers when there is no immediate danger. Like all city employees, police department officials should be both held accountable and be supported.
Every city is — or should be — recognizing that we need to reimagine how police departments and better partner with residents to improve trust and policing practices. But that means that our police department should be properly funded in order to continue to do their important daily work and strive to evolve along with police departments across the nation. The Tucson Fire Department should also be supported and properly funded. They play a vital role in the safety of our residents, and much of their work overlaps with TPD work. We must continue to engage in studies that project what the growing need will be for TFD as climate change becomes a bigger factor.
Lane Santa Cruz
The trend for years in Tucson and across the country has been to expect police officers to not only act as first responders but also to function as social workers, medical practitioners, therapists, marriage counselors and more. We need to more responsibly divide the work that it takes to ensure public safety in our communities. The City has recognized the fact that not every situation requires an armed officer response. We can do this through continuing to expand the 311 system, building out Community Safety, Health and Wellness teams and investing in mental and behavioral health services.
Ward 2
Paul Cunningham
Staffing — We have a great group of men and women in uniform, but we just don’t have enough of them. I’ve called for a study session to talk about some ideas to increase recruiting, like covering health insurance for retired officers who want to come back to work part-time, offering hiring bonuses for officers who live in the city, cross-training school safety officers and sheriff’s deputies for enhanced CSO abilities.
Lisa Nutt
Personally, I see both a morale and a personnel problem. First, on the morale side, TPD has struggled to maintain the aspiration status it enjoyed years ago. I want to see Tucson not only invest in better pay, better training and better working conditions for our officers but also fulfill that commitment on a consistent basis. We have about half the number of officers we need to ensure our citizens are protected. To make matters worse, our training is clearly something we need to invest in to protect our officers and ensure our communities, homes and businesses are respected and safeguarded. On the human resources side, we have far too few officers (275 total officers patrolling our streets) for a city of our size that is part of a metro area of over 1M people. That’s simply unacceptable.
If we want to prosper as a community, we need to make our public safety better in all aspects, beginning with valuing our law enforcement and supporting them in the indispensable service they provide our community while maintaining utmost public trust.
Ernie Shack
Ernie Shack echoed Wittenbraker’s responses
Pendleton Spicer
I believe that defunding the Police is a mistake. One of the main roles of government is to provide the populace with a sense of safety by having a police force that prosecutes murder, theft and fraud. We need to reclaim funding for TPD so that they can hire and train qualified individuals who can fulfill their mission for reasonable pay. I believe that laws restricting murder, theft of all kinds and fraud need to be enforced and that the police should be enabled to do so justly. The police are here to protect the citizens of Tucson, not be at the whim of elected and/or appointed officials.
Ward 4
Ross Kaplowitch
The Tucson Police Department needs additional personnel, training funds, mental health services and more. The City Council can support them by refusing to vilify and demonize the profession and instead lift up the men and women of TPD. The Council needs to work with TPD, not against them.
Nikki Lee
The Tucson Police Department has incredible leadership under Chief Chad Kasmar, and he is doing an outstanding job of leading our teammates in the department, leading operations, and advocating strongly for solutions to the challenges both the department and community face.
One of the biggest challenges we have in the Tucson Police Department relates to staffing. Although TPD is authorized and funded to have 871 sworn officers, to date, we have 808 sworn officers on board, and not all of them are “deployable”. This leaves 63 open vacancies, with 105 TPD employees eligible for retirement over the next 4 years.
This is not uncommon with other jurisdictions, and as a nation, we are facing waves of seasoned police officers who are eligible to retire, people leaving the profession mid-career, and a smaller number of people applying for academies and joining the police force.
In Tucson, having so many vacancies means that our officers are often working overtime, which can lead to burnout and all of the side effects that come along with burnout. It also means that calls for service must be prioritized with more scrutiny, and it may take longer for an officer to arrive on-scene than what the public expects in terms of service delivery.
The vast majority of TPD’s budget (92%) is directly related to personnel costs. This leads to a potential lack of investment in other resources that the department needs, such as essential law enforcement equipment, vehicle capacity, and other enabling capabilities that help TPD deliver safe and efficient services to Tucsonans.
To help overcome these challenges, Mayor & Council must continue to fund the department’s needs, as we have done every year that I’ve been on the Council, and innovate around alternative ways to retain and recruit teammates, integrate technology and other solutions to be more efficient with fewer humans, and explore additional ways to increase funding for public safety. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/city-election-questionnaire-crime/article_b5a0e750-d7f5-11ed-a493-03827d59073a.html | 2023-06-20T16:08:04 | 1 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/city-election-questionnaire-crime/article_b5a0e750-d7f5-11ed-a493-03827d59073a.html |
- Question to candidates: Deaths related to fentanyl are on the rise in Tucson and around the country. What steps should the City of Tucson take to deal with the opioid crisis?
Mayor
Arthur Kerschen
Laws against force and fraud should be strictly enforced. Consenting adults must take full responsibility for their own mistakes.
Regina Romero
Substance misuse disorder and its consequences were first identified as a public health priority in 2015 in the Pima County Health Needs Assessment. Fentanyl use and the opioid epidemic are real.
As Mayor, I have advocated for funding to support the work we are doing locally and supported the efforts of the Tucson Police Department to compete successfully for federal grants such as the Public Safety Program through the Department of Justice. We need to make sure our commissioned officers and community service officers have the resources and training they need to be able to do this work safely and effectively.
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I have supported investing in the Place Networks Investigation program at the City of Tucson that brings together city departments to coordinate efforts to reduce crime and violence in areas that are experiencing the highest rates of crime. I believe reducing poverty through investments in expanding youth employment programs, neighborhoods and parks is an important longer-term strategy.
I continue to support the Community Engagement Division of TPD. I understand that educating our community, especially our children, about fentanyl and opioid use is important. We need to make sure that these resources are in our schools and out in the community.
I continue to advocate for the availability of Narcan and training on how to use it for police officers.
Finally, the City of Tucson, as well as Pima County, will be receiving funds through the Opioid Settlement. It is critical for us to collaborate together, bringing the resources of the City and County together to address this public health crisis
Janet "JL" Wittenbraker
The Nation and/or State of Arizona must take measures to close the Mexico/Arizona border and enact legislation to reclassify fentanyl/opioids as class one narcotics and increase penalties for fentanyl/opioids smugglers and dealers. The City should focus its efforts on education initiatives, community policing and law enforcement.
Ed Ackerley
ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS. Individuals who are addicted to fentanyl need engagement, encouragement, and services. This includes education, enforcement, disruption of supply, accountability, and reduced lawlessness. This is a national and state problem as well, and working with county, state and federal officials, Tucson needs to be at the forefront of engagement to remove the accessible supply, make it harder to be addicted, and provide services to assist addicts to break the cycle.
Ward 1
Victoria Lem
Victoria Lem did not respond to our questionnaire.
Miguel Ortega
This is everyone’s problem, not just the problem of people's addictions or casual drug users. It’s a national crisis, and we must partner with federal, state and local agencies to address it. We need to make sure that our local agencies are properly supported and funded and provide even more support for this specific crisis. My background is in counseling and organizing communities in the area of addiction with an emphasis on prevention. The concept of prevention/education is even more important when it comes to fentanyl, given how dangerous and how easy it is to accidentally be exposed and die from that simple exposure. We need to partner with our schools, social service agencies and prison systems in order to successfully solve or mitigate this serious problem.
Lane Santa Cruz
I lost my older brother George to an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2016. My brother’s sudden death has been a painful reminder that conversations about mental health, generational trauma, and addiction-illness are very needed, despite how scary and vulnerable they are. Acknowledgement and greater public awareness are important first steps to begin to heal. Community education and engagement on this issue will be a focus of my second term. In addition, our city needs harm reduction strategies and community/family support systems to prevent drug misuse and addiction. I will work with my colleagues and public safety workers to develop solutions. Addressing the opioid crisis does not have a Band-Aid solution.
Ward 2
Paul Cunningham
The Fentanyl epidemic is heartbreaking, and there are a number of things we can do to address the Fentanyl crisis. As a middle school teacher, I gravitate towards ways in which we can better equip our young people for the challenges of adulthood. We need to do a better job of educating our youth about the dangers of fentanyl and other drugs. We also need to do a better job of providing after-school programming for youth to give them productive out-of-school activities. We also need to address the other drivers of the crisis, like poverty and homelessness and continue to offer resources to those who need help.
Lisa Nutt
The first step is admitting that we have a problem. Then, and only then, can we begin to address the number one cause of death for our teenagers. We also need to fully support our law enforcement in arresting those who are breaking the law and prioritize staffing the agencies that treat and transition those members of our community into healthy, productive lives. Some of those agencies are currently operating at less than half their capacity. This is an issue that should have every available resource, including federal, leveraged.
Ernie Shack
Ernie Shack echoed Wittenbraker’s responses
Pendleton Spicer
First and foremost, the laws that exist need to be enforced, and our police force needs to be provided the tools with which to do so. Those who are charged must get their day in court and, if convicted, serve the sentence meted out to them. Ferreting out those who are aiding and abetting the drug flow into our community is imperative. Educating Tucson citizens about the extreme and lethal dangers of fentanyl and opioids need to begin in school classrooms, along with public service messages of all kinds. We need to implement and support policies that do not enable addiction with no personal responsibility. I agree with Tucson Crime Free Coalition that users be offered two choices--treatment or jail.
Ward 4
Ross Kaplowitch
Fentanyl use is truly a crisis in Arizona; I would like to see an emphasis on drug education, preferably coming from the police department and other city services. Drug education at an early age, combined with strict drug enforcement and cooperation of the city courts to prosecute those who deal drugs to our most vulnerable residents, will send a strong message to drug traffickers that Tucson, Arizona, does not welcome them.
Nikki Lee
I am extremely concerned about the rise in fentanyl accessibility, use, and fentanyl-related deaths in Tucson and across the nation. The opioid crisis is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach. Since Pima County and non-profit organizations provide services to address physical healthcare, mental healthcare, and behavioral healthcare, I’ll speak to the City of Tucson’s role in responding to this crisis.
Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar recently briefed the Mayor & Council on this topic and shared that fentanyl now costs less than $1 per pill and that 50% of all fentanyl seized in the United States was seized right here in Arizona. Six out of 10 pills that were seized contained a lethal dose of fentanyl. Fentanyl is widely accessible, especially here in Arizona, and we should all be aware of these facts and concerned about this crisis.
Equipping public safety professionals with the necessary tools and training to respond effectively to fentanyl and opioid-related calls is crucial in saving lives and mitigating the impact of the opioid crisis. By ensuring that our first responders are properly equipped to recognize the signs of overdose, administer life-saving medications like naloxone, and ensure their own safety while handling potent substances, we can enhance their ability to serve the community.
The Tucson Police Department has great working relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. These relationships have been leveraged and will continue to be leveraged, to target the distribution and trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit opioids. The more we can keep these substances off the streets, the more lives we can save. We must continue to work with partners to prioritize education, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/city-election-questionnaire-fentanyl-crisis/article_10fd20ee-f404-11ed-8e11-47a625d6b7ec.html | 2023-06-20T16:08:11 | 1 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/city-election-questionnaire-fentanyl-crisis/article_10fd20ee-f404-11ed-8e11-47a625d6b7ec.html |
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:
The University of Arizona, Tucson’s sacrosanct dinosaur-in-the-making, seems to be turning a blind eye to two major systemic challenges, both with heavy local implications. And both seminal opportunities to reorient and retool this ossifying institution before it’s too late. They should be ‘full frontal’ to executives running UA.
The first is the looming water crisis we all knew would inevitably get here. UA’s current response to this multi-billion opportunity, and one with profound global humanitarian aspects, has been underwhelming.
Arizona’s prime, Federal Land-Grant University is behaving like the sludgie bureaucracy it has slowly evolved into, with broad mission creeps of every description. It’s exhausting because these shallow diversions lack the gravitas worthy of a state flagship institution. Certainly not characteristic of the kind of university the Feds had in mind with their 17 federal statutes since the Land-Grant concepts’ creation in 1862 with the Morrill Act.
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The water crisis is politically unpopular with UA’s liberal cognoscenti; their response is classic demand-centric, i.e., more bureaucratic control and conservation. We’re seeing that now. Yet the opportunity calls forth a deeper narrative, one in keeping with Arizona’s Western ethos. And one modified in a way that would show a technological supply-side solution, with broad environmental positives and globally humanitarian ones as well.
Conceptually, I’m referring to a joint partnership with Sonora, Mexico, and the US Deptartment of Energy, using UA’s civil, environmental and materials engineering, and desert agriculture expertise. One that would make use of DOE’s rapidly stepped-up development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). And the distinct, verified possibilities mating-up the SMR and Baja desalination units using new materials like graphene. Sonora, like Arizona, has a ground and surface water problem as well, but they have a globally significant agribusiness industry that tens of millions depend upon.
The sidebar payoff to success here would be an Arizona-Sonora manufacture and global export of SMR components (not all that different from large mining equipment) to poor, ocean-front nations who could do the same thing with instant power and clean water. A task that totally fulfills the Land-Grant university narrative.
UA’s second major existential challenge, and a shared quandary with America’s expensive and bloated educational-industrial complex, one young people are increasingly skeptical of …is what to do about AI?
History shows the invention of gunpowder did more than anything to end the medieval Dark Age and spur on the Renaissance. It was the very essence of “disruption”. Well Wilbur and Wilma, it’s time to “wake-up and smell the silicon”, gunpowder has just been re-invented, and you live in an ivory-clad, medieval castle.
So get ready; you’d better start learning those new Jurassic tap dance moves; otherwise, I give UA the institution 3-5 years, tops. Make no mistake; AI has the potential to turn UA into a white-dwarf star, existing as this whiney educational boneyard, one acrimoniously funded every year by a very hostile state government.
Of the two challenges listed above, AI is the planet-killer because of the speed and completely new landscape it designs for any competition, every single day. And it’s dirt cheap ‘disruption’ as well.
The only way I see forward is to become one lean, mean, technology-transfer machine. In that regard, the institution will have to jettison a lot of post-high school daycare activities, courses, personnel, etc. and do a serious retool. Isn’t that what PCC was set up to take on?
All this will take truly remarkable leadership, first from the Arizona Legislature, second from the Board of Regents, and finally with boots on the ground in the university C-suite. AI is not holding its breath; neither is Mother Nature.
Bill Sellers is an ex-Fed techXfer startup specialist, former Mexican biz-guy, and Baja adventurer. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-ai-and-mother-nature/article_3bfedbe0-03ac-11ee-9f33-b329530242a1.html | 2023-06-20T16:08:17 | 1 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-ai-and-mother-nature/article_3bfedbe0-03ac-11ee-9f33-b329530242a1.html |
BOISE, Idaho — Is density our destiny?
Density was a major theme in last week's hearings on Boise's zoning code rewrite. In city planning terms, density just means more houses, apartments, duplexes, or businesses on a smaller footprint; the advantage is you don't have to stretch your infrastructure out nearly as much, but you may have to update it.
Infill is critical to density. Infill means building up and on empty lots or old developments. Many community members say it's become a necessity, as we're running out of new ground to build on.
But according to Debbi Myers, President of Boise Regional Realtors, there's also a growing demand for smaller homes with less maintenance or apartments with no yard to take care of.
"I know that for some people infill is a hot-button word," Myers said. "But it's done beautifully in so many neighborhoods around Boise. And there are some great examples of how that has made more efficient use of the existing infrastructure. Because people are not looking for great big lots. They're able to build 15 homes where three homes used to be because people don't need that great big yard, that quarter acre lot."
As with anything, infill needs to be focused, so you're not bulldozing places that people truly enjoy. That's folks' major fear, it seems, with growth overall: not what we're getting, but what we could be losing.
According to Myers, that's why the work the city has done to conserve the open spaces, in spots like the foothills, is so critical.
"We have done a much better job than lots of other areas have in protecting our foothills and in making sure that open space stays open space for all for future generations," Myers said. "So that we don't just have massive developments on the hillside and ruin what a lot of us really love about Boise. And in order to accomplish that, those homes have to go somewhere. And so, infill helps to protect those outlying areas that we all enjoy."
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The National Rifle Association (NRA) has gone through a metamorphosis since its founding after the Civil War. Created to improve marksmanship among soldiers and recruits, it at first cooperated with the federal government on concealed weapon permits and other laws regulating firearms.
Over time, however, the NRA grew into a powerful organization that opposed almost all gun control measures. It created a lobbying arm, raised a substantial war chest, and developed unrivaled influence over lawmakers. The NRA actively helped to block efforts to ban assault rifles after the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, when a gunman killed 20 first-graders and six staff members.
When a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, the NRA's role was further put under the microscope given that the mass shooting occurred just days before the organization's annual meeting in Houston, less than 300 miles away from Uvalde, and its speakers list included Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz, both of whom exert tremendous political power over the issue of gun safety and have been adamant supporters of the NRA. (The convention went on as planned, despite the events in Uvalde, with Donald Trump and Ted Cruz among the speakers.)
Gun control groups such as Everytown for Gun Safety, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, and March for Our Lives have been challenging the NRA's primacy among politicians and at the polls in recent years. In 2020, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit demanding its dissolution, alleging top leadership diverted funds for their personal use. Five months after that lawsuit was filed, the organization filed for bankruptcy, which was blocked by a judge as was James' original lawsuit in 2022.
Mass shootings, sadly, show no sign of abating, and gun culture in America remains steadfast, despite the prevalence of such incidents. To see how the NRA became what it is today, Stacker compiled a timeline of its history, from its founding to its current court battles. All information was gleaned from historical records, primary documents, and news and legal accounts.
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Dr. Dennis Beetham, a benefactor of the vessel, christening the R/V Megalopa with a bottle of champagne. Megalopa is the scientific name for a baby crab.
Former Oregon Representative Caddy McKeown taking a turn at the helm, under the watchful eye of OIMB captain Bradd Beckett. The Oregon Legislature appropriated a half million dollars toward the construction.
The University of Oregon's Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston is a world-class research and teaching institution. Now, the marine biology institute has a brand-new world-class marine vessel to help them carry out their research.
After nearly 5-years of fundraising, design and construction, the new 48-foot aluminum vessel will be used by marine biologists and their students for teaching and research over the Oregon continental shelf.
On Saturday, June 10, the University of Oregon's Institute of Marine Biology celebrated the completion of their new research vessel, R/V Megalopa, with a gala christening party and seafood lunch at their Charleston campus.
More than 150 people attended the "Launch and Lunch" celebration, including county officials, local citizens, volunteer docents from the marine life center, University of Oregon officials and faculty, administrators and scientists, and marine biology students.
“It’s a big deal for us. This is something that many people have worked together on for years to make it happen,” said Craig M. Young, professor at University of Oregon and director of the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
“The reason for having an event was to thank all of those people for their support and show them what they invested in, and also to get the community excited about it,” he said.
The project was funded by private donations, a large appropriation from the Oregon legislature, a major contribution from the University of Oregon, and economic development funds from Coos County. The ship was designed and fabricated by Tarheel Aluminum in Charleston, where it contributed substantially to the local economy.
The new vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art electronics for visualizing the ocean floor, with a Seakeeper gyroscope that will reduce the rolling of the ship (and therefore seasickness), a large winch with 5000 feet of cable for collecting specimens from the sea floor, and a second winch with nearly 2000 feet of electrical and fiber-optic cable for powering and communicating with OIMB's remotely operated undersea vehicle.
Before the arrival of the R/V Megalopa, the institute was using a vessel built in 1973. The new vessel will allow the institute to greatly expand their scope of work.
“We used to collect animals down to about 200 feet below the surface. Now we will be able to collect them down to 3000 feet. That’s because we have larger winches with more cable, and the ship has greater stability. There are many things about this boat that give us greater range and capability,” Young said.
It will also allow the OIMB to accommodate their growing marine biology program.
“Our marine biology major has grown enormously over the past several years. We now have more than 350 students enrolled in Marine Biology at the University of Oregon," Young said, “and they come here from throughout the U.S. and abroad. .
“We usually have classes with about 30 people and the old boat could only carry about 15 or 16 people at a time and very slowly, not comfortably and with very little space.”
The new research vessel will be used for teaching students while collecting a wide diversity of animals that live off of the Southern Oregon Coast.
“It has better navigational capability, better electronics and the capability to go into much deeper water,” Young said.
“We have an incredible fauna that lives out there with all different kinds of animal life – but you have to get to where they live. This boat gives us much greater capability of doing that,” he said. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/oimb-celebrates-the-arrival-of-new-marine-research-vessel/article_aa4a2180-0baf-11ee-a63a-a358729f5d47.html | 2023-06-20T16:14:17 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/oimb-celebrates-the-arrival-of-new-marine-research-vessel/article_aa4a2180-0baf-11ee-a63a-a358729f5d47.html |
Volunteers with the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank will collect donations for the Food Bank at the Sunday, June 25, varsity baseball game between the Mason City River Hawks and the Newman Catholic Knights at 1:30 p.m.
This years game will be played at the Newman baseball field.
Separate donation pails will be on the table so individuals can drop donations in the Riverhawks or Knights pails.
Last year Newman Catholic donors won the challenge to see which school could raise the most money for Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank.
Newman Catholic High School is located at 2445 19th St. S.W., Mason City. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/hawkeye-harvest-food-bank-newman-catholic-mason-city-high-school/article_b6e8211e-0ecd-11ee-98b4-db399f25ee4d.html | 2023-06-20T16:17:05 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/hawkeye-harvest-food-bank-newman-catholic-mason-city-high-school/article_b6e8211e-0ecd-11ee-98b4-db399f25ee4d.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — Ubuntu, a local community organization, held its sixth annual Juneteenth festival and cookout Monday at the Oscar E. McClinton Jr. Waterfront Park.
Organizers from Ubuntu said the event was meant to gather city residents in a celebration of community and freedom.
“Juneteenth, the Ubuntu way, brings the community together as one,” said Ubuntu founder Nefertiti Hathaway, 29 and a city resident. “It just allows people to come together and unite and celebrate freedom and unity and community and just be who they are unapologetically.”
The Ubuntu Juneteenth festival ran from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the festivities and cool weather drawing hundreds of city residents packing the park over the course of four hours for free food; a D.J., live music and dancing.
Younger attendees broke off in groups to play different games set up around the park, with the feature attraction being a Spider-Man bounce castle. Symbols for Juneteenth were on full display. Pan-African flags lined the perimeter of the waterfront park, with additional flags available for passersby to take and wave.
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Tyshiek Wright, 27, a city resident and city government employee, said he appreciated how the festival had fun to offer for all people in a welcoming, safe atmosphere.
“The event here is beautiful,” Wright said. “The kids are out here vibing, the ladies are out here vibing, the fellas are out here vibing, it’s a great day, man, all positivity… my favorite thing here is the community coming together, that’s the main, important thing.”
Brenda Bediako, another city resident, said she felt attending the event was a way of marking a momentous occasion in history. She said she brought her two granddaughters to the festival and was enjoying the celebration.
“I just wanted to be a part of history and a history that goes back for our people,” Bediako said after she had just finished dancing. “This is something big for me to be a part of and I’m just proud to be here and just having fun.”
During the campaign, area vendors setting up booths to sell jewelry, painting, clothes and other arts and crafts.
Surupsne Reyes, who was selling spiritual items such as crystals, candles and incense from her local small business Earth Spiritual Beauty, said she was glad to be part of the celebration.
“I just came out to support the community,” Reyes said.
Michael Crews and Omar Hendricks had an outside exhibit of their paintings at the festival, including both expressionist work and stylized portraits of figures in Black history and culture, Malcom X and Ray Charles. Crews said he thought the event had the feeling of a small-town gathering and said he wanted to help people cast aside sources of division with art.
“There’s a lot of history out here,” Crews said. “Small-town vibes, it brings people together.”
Omar added that he thought art and gatherings with friends could help give city residents a new perspective for the holiday.
“We come to represent and make the community feel good and see other ways of looking at life,” Omar said.
Rashida Shannon, a teacher with a two-decade career at the Atlantic City School District, said she felt it was important to support community events, such as the Juneteenth celebration. She said she was excited to impart the meaning of Juneteenth onto the younger generation. During her interview, Shannon was discussing the holiday with her 7-year-old nephew, Tramar.
“It’s important to support the community, so they know that we all stick together, we’re all out here for one another,” Shannon said. “It’s important to introduce that concept as young as you can to the kids, because when you introduce a concept like that to them young, they grow up with it.”
Taking place in the midst of the summer, the Juneteenth festival drew a crowd of visitors to the city. Terry Macon, 74, and her husband Reginald, 73, had come to the Jersey Shore from their home in Philadelphia. She said it had been important to her to to mark the Juneteenth holiday while she was down the shore and was glad to have come upon the Ubuntu festival.
“It means so much to me as an African American and what our people have been through all these years,” Macon said. “It was something to celebrate for the people before us whose shoulders we’re standing on. I wanted to make sure I celebrate that.”
Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865 – the day when U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger announced the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston, Texas. That day came 2½ years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation and several months after the end of the Civil War.
Celebrations of the holiday had traditionally been concentrated in Texas and elsewhere in the South, but has grown in prominence nationwide in recent years. President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law in 2021 to designate Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Ubuntu, established in 2018, is a group that organizes community events – with its premier event having been its 2018 Juneteenth celebration. Hathaway — a proud alumna of Lincoln University, one of the first historically Black colleges or universities in the country — said the 2018 event was her first celebration Juneteenth and that its history of emancipation resonated with her. She said she wanted to help the city develop its own Juneteenth traditions.
“It is important to show people that we can come together,” Hathaway said. “For all of these kids coming up, I wanted to show them this is what Juneteenth is and it can be whatever you want it to be.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-group-marks-juneteenth-with-celebration-of-community-freedom/article_b2e78344-0f4e-11ee-aa61-b330a4a3b01d.html | 2023-06-20T16:18:18 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-group-marks-juneteenth-with-celebration-of-community-freedom/article_b2e78344-0f4e-11ee-aa61-b330a4a3b01d.html |
EGG HARBOR CITY — A fugitive in an Atlantic City man's murder over the weekend was captured early on Tuesday morning, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
Dominique Woodall, 27, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was arrested in Pleasantville around 2 a.m., the agency said in a news release.
Other information about his apprehension was not released on Tuesday.
Woodall also faces charges of unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon without a permit to carry. He was being held in Atlantic County before a detention hearing, the Prosecutor's Office said.
Woodall is charged with murdering Terrance Dismuke outside of the Beacon Hall event facility in the 200 block of St. Louis Avenue on Friday afternoon.
EGG HARBOR CITY — Authorities are searching for a South Dakota man accused of murdering an A…
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/eggharborcity-murder-arrest-pleasantville/article_9a3ab44e-0f7e-11ee-8878-fbce0a3405ce.html | 2023-06-20T16:18:25 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/eggharborcity-murder-arrest-pleasantville/article_9a3ab44e-0f7e-11ee-8878-fbce0a3405ce.html |
The Acorn Hill Wildfire at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Burlington County is now 100% contained but the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The fire began around noon Monday on Coopers Road in Woodland Township within the county. Glassworks Trail, Coopers Road were closed and structures at the campground were threatened.
By 6 p.m., 60% of the 200 acres burned were contained.
While the fire was being contained, though, smoke began to spread around, carried by easterly winds off the Atlantic Ocean.
Smoke stayed low to the ground on Monday night due to an inversion, a rise of temperatures with height. This effectively puts a lid on how high aloft smoke can travel.
By 10 a.m. Tuesday, the 246 acre wildfire was 100% contained. While fire still burns, the Forest Fire Service believes that there are enough natural and manmade barriers setup to prevent the fire from spreading more.
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A humid day, caused by onshore winds and an approaching storm system, also helps to limit the spread of fires.
However, smoke and poor visibility will still be possible to the southwest of the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest site, carried by the winds out of the northeast.
Towns like Tabernacle, Shamon, Medford and Hammonton could all be exposed to poor air quality throughout the day.
No injuries were reported from the fire and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service battles the Acorn Hill Wildfire at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Burlington County. As of Tuesday morning, it is 100% contained but the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Smoke and poor visibility will still be possible to the southwest of the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest site, carried by the winds out of the northeast.
Towns like Tabernacle, Shamon, Medford and Hammonton could all be exposed to poor air quality throughout the day. (NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/Provided)
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
Watch the Forest Fire Service fight the Acorn Hill Wildfire in Burlington County
Wildfire crews quickly contained a 246 acre blaze at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County. As of Tuesday,…
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service battles the Acorn Hill Wildfire at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Burlington County. As of Tuesday mo… | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-wildfire-burlington-county-status/article_a0150c0c-0f79-11ee-b89e-9b86498557ed.html | 2023-06-20T16:18:31 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-wildfire-burlington-county-status/article_a0150c0c-0f79-11ee-b89e-9b86498557ed.html |
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Wednesday's Music at Maymont featuring Lettuce, Steel Pulse, and Makua Rothman is being moved to Richmond's Altria Theater , 2 N. Laurel St.
Music at Maymont
Haymakers Productions
All tickets will be honored at the new venue, and children under 10 are still free. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and tickets will be available at the Altria.
"Unlike the typical scattered showers and thunderstorms we get in June, a steadier rain is expected during most of Wednesday," RTD meteorologist Sean Sublette said.
"Wind damage and hail are not forecast, but ponding of water on roads and rapid rises on creeks and streams around the city are likely, with some heavier spells of rain producing about in inch by dusk," he said.
Concerts coming to Richmond area: Black Crowes, Violent Femmes, Ryan Adams
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes are coming to Richmond on Sept. 8 at the SERVPRO Pavilion in The Meadow Event Park in Doswell.
Courtesy of the artist
Arrested Development
Arrested Development is shown.
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Violent Femmes
Iconic alt-rockers the Violent Femmes will be headed to The National on Oct. 22.
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Ryan Adams
Ryan Adams will perform in Richmond on Sept. 14 at the Altria Theater .
Andrew Blackstein
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson & Family will be performing Aug. 9 at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell.
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Sarah Brightman
Soprano Sarah Brightman brings her tour, ‘A Christmas Symphony’, to Altria Theater on Nov. 28.
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Jason Isbell
Aug. 8: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit on Brown's Island.
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Patti Labelle
Oct. 1: Patti LaBelle at Altria Theater
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Ray LaMontagne
Sept. 10: Ray LaMontagne at Dominion Energy Center.
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Counting Crows with Dashboard Confessional
July 26: Counting Crows with Dashboard Confessional will perform at Atlantic Union Bank After Hours at The SERVPRO Pavilion at The Meadow Event Park.
Mark Seliger
Dan + Shay
Aug. 11: Dan + Shay at Atlantic Union Bank After Hours at The SERVPRO Pavilion at The Meadow Event Park.
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Get the LED Out
July 7: Get the Led Out, Servpro of Chesterfield After Hours Concert Series at the River City Sportsplex
Lisa Schaffer
Hozier
The Iron Blossom Music Festival is bringing Hozier, Lord Huron, Noah Kahan and a dozen other acts to town Aug. 26-27.
Hozier
NEEDTOBREATHE
July 13: NEEDTOBREATHE will perform at the Atlantic Union Bank After Hours at The SERVPRO Pavilion at The Meadow Event Park.
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Tedeschi Trucks Band
June 29: Tedeschi Trucks Band with Ziggy Marley, Virginia Credit Union LIVE! at Richmond Raceway
MILO FARINEAU
The Temptations
June 29: The Temptations and The Four Tops, Servpro of Chesterfield After Hours Concert Series at the River City Sportsplex
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Mt. Joy
Sept. 15: Mt. Joy on Brown's Island.
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David Cross
David Cross returns to The National on June 22.
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Future Islands
Future Islands play The National on July 12.
Morgan Sinclair
Goth Babe
Goth Babe plays The National on Aug. 11.
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Jam Packed Craft Beer & Music Festival
Jam Packed Craft Beer & Music Festival at Brown's Island featuring Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Circles Around the Sun, Eggy, Dogs In A Pile, Yam Yam on Aug. 12.
Ben Harper
Ben Harper plays The National on Sept. 29.
Michael Halsband
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors play The National on Oct. 5.
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ANDERSON, Ind. — More than 20 years after Staff Sgt. Jackson McGill's passing, a piece of him is back home again.
"Yeah, it's pretty cool," said Matt McGill, Jackson's grandson.
Jackson McGill served in Europe during World War II from 1942 until 1945. But his family says what happened during his service were memories McGill kept private, including that he'd survived multiple plane crashes.
"He never spoke about the crash, any of the crashes," said Karen Young, McGill's daughter.
"We didn't know he was wounded over there because he didn't talk about it," Matt said.
When he came home, his dog tags did not.
"Well, we knew that they were missing. But he was home," Young said.
That piece of his service lay forgotten in France for decades.
But two years ago, Valerie Prehoda and a team were in the area of Monchy-Cayeux, France, to search a field for a World War II pilot's remains. At the end of the season, Prehoda said they'd held a barbecue for everyone at a nearby chateau.
"And the owner's gardener, a little old fella named Monsieur Luce, came up to me with the owner and wanted to present me something. So he gave me this little brown dog tag and I looked at it and I went, 'Oh my god, this is an American dog tag, where did you find it?' He said he'd found it in his garden some 30 years ago," said Valerie Prehoda, vice commander of the Department of France for the American Legion and retired Marine Corps lieutenant.
"He'd had it in his wallet for over 30 years waiting, hopefully, to find an American that he could give that dog tag to who might be able to bring it back to family in America," Prehoda said.
Prehoda got to work reaching out to her contacts until they'd found McGill's family and his gravesite in Anderson, Indiana.
And now, they've brought that piece of him back home to his family.
"It's my great, great honor to present you with your dad's dog tag," Prehoda said to Young.
On what would have been McGill's 100th birthday Monday, this gift from halfway around the world is bringing them all together.
"I would just thank him so much. And that's amazing that he held on to it for 30 years before and to know how important it would be to our family. It's pretty special and that there's goodness in the world, you know," Matt said.
"I think it was wonderful. I really appreciated the efforts they went through to get them to us," Young said. "I don't want to lose them again."
With this small piece of her dad held closely in hand, this is one new memory with him the entire family will cherish forever.
"It's kept his memory alive for sure. And I think it'll bring our family closer," Matt said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/french-gardener-finds-wwii-veterans-dog-tags-returns-them-home-to-anderson-indianapolis/531-ebefb467-b207-41d8-acee-f5e9e762738e | 2023-06-20T16:27:23 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/french-gardener-finds-wwii-veterans-dog-tags-returns-them-home-to-anderson-indianapolis/531-ebefb467-b207-41d8-acee-f5e9e762738e |
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A boil water advisory in Sandy Springs that followed on a disruption over the weekend has been lifted, Atlanta Watershed Management announced Tuesday morning.
According to the agency, "sampling has confirmed there was no contamination of the public water system."
"Water may be used for all purposes without boiling. The City’s drinking water meets or exceeds standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has been notified," a Watershed Management release stated.
RELATED: Boil water advisory | Sandy Springs reports repairs complete, water pressure being restored
The city of Sandy Springs previously announced Monday morning that repairs on a 48-inch transmission main on Riverside Road near the Don White Memorial Park had been completed, and that pressure was being restored.
"DWM is dedicated to safeguarding the residents' well-being throughout the City of Atlanta and the City of Sandy Springs," Atlanta Watershed Management said. "We apologize for any inconvenience that this issue has caused to the community."
Sandy Springs said Monday on Twitter that Atlanta Watershed had ben "working throughout the night" to restore service.
" A new part had to be fabricated to make the repair, which was completed earlier this morning," the tweet said. "Diver crews are currently working on installing the new part."
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Springdale police (SPD) has requested the activation of a Silver Alert for a missing woman last seen on West Sunset Avenue on the morning of June 19.
According to the Arkansas State Police, SPD requested the Silver Alert after 65-year-old Debra Trimble was reported missing at 7:30 a.m. on Monday.
Officials say she was last seen on West Sunset Avenue near the Jade China restaurant.
Trimble is described as being 5 foot 2 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, and having shoulder-length grey hair and brown eyes.
According to the alert, Trimble was last seen wearing a long sleeve black flannel shirt, black pants, and grey shoes.
Anyone with information on Trimble's whereabouts is asked to contact the Springdale Police Department at (479) 751-4542.
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SEARCY, Ark. — The Searcy Police Department is investigating after a citizen notified them of possible human remains in a wooded area between Hubach Drive and South Poplar Street on June 16.
Upon arrival, officers located skeletal remains and confirmed them to be human.
The remains were collected and sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for identification.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Evidence Recovery Team (ERT) was notified to assist with the recovery of the remains.
This is an ongoing investigation. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/police-human-remains-searcy/91-f612b8be-d7fa-4e31-9d67-4e3f3fe7d85e | 2023-06-20T16:28:29 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/police-human-remains-searcy/91-f612b8be-d7fa-4e31-9d67-4e3f3fe7d85e |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Power is being restored in a Des Moines neighborhood Tuesday morning.
MidAmerican Energy said a car crashed into a street light, which affected a transmission pole.
At its height, the outage affected 82 customers. It was centered on a neighborhood near East 29th St and Euclid Ave on the city's east side. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/power-outage-des-moines-east-side-midamerican-energy/524-93850645-c437-477f-975c-1cab3be19211 | 2023-06-20T16:31:45 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/power-outage-des-moines-east-side-midamerican-energy/524-93850645-c437-477f-975c-1cab3be19211 |
Here's how reproductive rights have changed in Arizona since Roe vs. Wade was overturned
Access to abortions in Arizona has shrunk and numerous threats to reproductive rights persist in the year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade.
Fearing criminal prosecution, nearly all abortion clinics in the state immediately stopped providing abortion care last June 24 after the nation's highest court issued a ruling in its landmark Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization case.
Abortion care would later resume, then stop, and then start again.
The Dobbs decision meant that states could set their own abortion laws without any federal standard protecting abortion access. In Arizona, the result was confusion, a court battle and intermittent stops in abortion care.
Reproductive rights advocates celebrated when an Arizona appeals court ruled Dec. 30 that abortions performed in the state by licensed physicians are legal up to 15 weeks of gestation despite a 19th-century, near-total abortion ban that remains on the books in Arizona.
The appellate decision was certainly a victory for reproductive freedom, but at the same time, access to abortions over the past year has become more restricted and the situation could worsen depending on future court decisions.
"It's not on the horrific, terrible scale, but we're definitely not so great," said Eloisa Lopez, executive director of the Abortion Fund of Arizona and Pro-Choice Arizona. "Of course, there's a lot of public outcry and upset when you see a full ban taking away abortion access, but I think because people saw that's been lifted, it kind of falls off people's radar and they assume we're safe."
Here are seven key ways reproductive rights have changed in Arizona since Dobbs:
Abortions are now only available up to 15 weeks with no exceptions for rape and incest.
A state law that took effect in September limits abortions in Arizona to gestation of up to 15 weeks with no exceptions for rape and incest, though it does make an exception to save the life of the pregnant person. Prior to the 15-week ban, surgical abortions in Arizona were legal up until fetal viability, which is typically at 23 weeks to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Though most abortions happen prior to 15 weeks, the ban is still adversely affecting patients, particularly people who already experience inequities in health care — people of color, young people and low-income people, said Brittany Fonteno, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Arizona.
"People need abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy and to force people to leave their communities, not everyone has access to go to California or to New Mexico to get an abortion ... the impact is one that cannot be overstated," she said.
"As access to abortion becomes restricted it doesn't actually take away people's need for abortion care. It just makes it more difficult for them to obtain."
A 19th-century, near-total abortion ban in Arizona has never been repealed, which could be a problem.
After the Dobbs ruling, the legal focus in Arizona turned to a near-total ban on abortion that had been blocked from being enforced when the U.S. Supreme Court issued its Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. The law, which originates in the 19th century, mandates two-to-five years in prison for anyone who facilitates an abortion.
"When Roe v. Wade was handed down, Arizona law said abortion was not legal unless necessary to save the life of the mother," said Cathi Herrod, president of the conservative Center for Arizona Policy. "The only reason that law has been unenforceable since Jan. 22, 1973, was because of Roe. Now that Roe has been overturned and the Supreme Court has said it's up to the people, through their elected representatives, to decide abortion law, that pre-Roe law should be enforceable in Arizona."
After ping-ponging through the court system, an appeals court in December ruled that the 15-week ban could co-exist with the territorial law, and that abortions performed in the state by licensed physicians would remain legal up to 15 weeks. Anti-abortion activists have appealed the decision to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Even if the Arizona Supreme Court affirms the Court of Appeals decision, having the 19th-century law on the books in Arizona could cause future problems with abortion access, according to Jen Piatt, a health law expert who is deputy director of the Western Region Office of the Network for Public Health Law at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
"A future, different Arizona Supreme Court could change its mind — we’ve seen expressly how the U.S. Supreme Court has been willing to overturn its own precedent — and other courts may take the same tack in future decisions," Piatt wrote in an email. "Essentially, if this law is not repealed, there will always be an underlying threat to abortion access in the state of Arizona."
Arizona's 'fetal personhood' law remains a threat to abortion access
While a federal judge last year halted enforcement of a provision in a 2021 statute that grants human rights to fetuses, that ruling is not final, which means access to abortion in Arizona is still "hanging by a thread," as Lopez put it.
"It's not getting talked about enough. Our 15-week ban is really in kind of a temporary state right now," she said.
The 2021 law, signed by former Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, gave fetuses at each stage of development "all rights, privileges and immunities available to other persons, citizens and residents of this state."
"The case is still pending. All we could ask for was a temporary injunction," said Civia Tamarkin, president of the National Council of Jewish Women Arizona, which was one of the plaintiff groups that went to court seeking to stop the so-called "fetal personhood" law from taking effect. "This case is significantly important to access abortion in the state of Arizona because personhood laws by their very definition would potentially criminalize both the termination of the pregnancy and the actions of pregnant persons."
The impact that the personhood measure could have on abortion access in Arizona is "profound," Piatt, the health law expert, wrote in an email.
"If all Arizona statutes need to be read to apply to developmental embryos or fetuses, then providing a legal abortion in Arizona could still be prosecuted, under a separate criminal law prohibiting assault of persons, as a criminal assault on the fetus," she wrote. "This is only one example of how this law could be utilized to chill abortion access in Arizona despite the fact that it remains fully legal up to 15 weeks."
The issue is of high public health concern for many reasons, including research correlating higher infant and maternal mortality rates to states with higher restrictions on abortion, Tamarkin said.
Arizona elected a governor and attorney general who defend abortion access.
Reproductive rights advocates were buoyed by the election of Democrats Katie Hobbs as Arizona's governor and Kris Mayes as the state's attorney general. Both took office in January and have pledged to defend abortion access.
Yet while the election of Hobbs and Mayes was a positive step for reproductive health, Lopez said, the Arizona Legislature is still controlled by people who are anti-abortion, which places limits on what the state can do to improve abortion access.
"All Gov. Hobbs can really do is veto bad bills, which we saw her do this session. But any bill introduced to repeal restrictions that we currently have doesn't move anywhere when we still have anti-abortion Republicans still maintaining control of both the House and the Senate," Lopez said. "We're looking to the next election to really flip those seats so that the Hobbs administration can actually try to do something while she's in office."
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Patients remain confused about the legality of abortions in Arizona.
The intermittent bans on abortion care and back-and-forth over the legality of abortion in the courts in Arizona over the past year, as well as the tighter gestation window, resulted in a lot of confusion. Patients still call the Abortion Fund of Arizona asking whether or not abortion is legal in the state, Lopez said.
Lopez said she has started hearing stories about unwanted pregnancies from the past year that pregnant people ended up carrying to term. In one case, the mother is facing a future of expensive medical care for a child with serious health problems, she said.
Planned Parenthood Arizona in the last year put in place a "patient navigator" program to help patients understand their options and access care in the midst of the quickly-changing abortion regulations, Fonteno said.
"Our patient navigator program is comprised of people who are there to support patients in accessing abortion care, whether that's in our own health centers or in other states," Fonteno said. "It can also provide financial contributions to travel, child care, food, anything that is really needed to make sure that a patient can access abortion."
Another effect of the legal turmoil is that some clinics lost staff and had to reduce hours. And with patients from restrictive states like Texas coming to Arizona to get abortion care, there's more of a scramble for appointments.
Providers say:Arizonans who need abortions have alternatives to mifepristone
One of the drugs used in medication abortions is under fire by anti-abortion groups.
The two drugs used in medication abortions in the U.S., including in Arizona, are mifepristone and misoprostol. Anti-abortion groups have launched a legal effort to bar providers and patients from accessing mifepristone. Abortion providers say they will still be able to provide medication abortions by using misoprostol only, though it's not as effective as the two-drug combination.
In the year since the Dobbs decision, mifepristone has been the target of an escalating battle over access to abortion care in the United States. Medication abortions are sometimes referred to as abortions with pills.
A federal judge in Texas issued a preliminary ruling in April that ordered the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to halt its approval of mifepristone.
"It is just another case that is threatening our ability to make our own reproductive decisions and we are not out of the woods with that case," Fonteno said. "We do have a temporary reprieve and we're thankful for Attorney General Mayes."
On the same day as the Texas ruling, a federal judge in Washington state ordered the FDA to maintain the status quo on mifepristone. Given the two contradictory court opinions, the status of the drug could end up with the U.S. Supreme Court.
The ruling in the Washington state case applies specifically to the plaintiff states, which include Arizona, Mayes has said. The Washington state lawsuit, which was filed Feb. 23 by Democratic attorneys general in 17 states and the District of Columbia, seeks to end FDA restrictions on mifepristone.
Abortion-rights opponents are not stopping at Dobbs.
The Dobbs decision was a "new beginning," Herrod said, and groups that oppose abortion rights will continue to fight, she said.
"Overturning Roe v. Wade was the right decision for the U.S. Supreme Court," Herrod said. "In the last year we've seen the pro-life community rise up and increase services to meet the needs of women."
Herrod said her organization is waiting for the Arizona Supreme Court to rule on whether the near-total ban on abortion in the state is enforceable.
An affirmative ruling would ensure that "women will be protected from the tragedy of abortion and unborn children's lives will be saved," she said.
Herrod said she's also concerned about the use of pills for abortion, which she says is endangering lives, though doctors' groups, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Medical Association, say medication abortions are a "safe and effective method" of providing an abortion.
Just as abortion opponents have mobilized their community, so have proponents of abortion access, Fonteno said. Wanting to ban abortion is "incredibly out of touch with what the vast majority of Arizonans want, which is access to legal abortion care," she said.
"I think that we'll see more chaos and confusion coming. The difference is now we have really been working to mobilize support in our communities, and there has been such an outpouring of support," she said.
"The vast majority of people believe that people should be able to make their own decisions about when or if they have a family. While they are not backing down, neither are we. We are going to fight like hell to ensure that reproductive freedom is a reality."
Reach health care reporter Stephanie Innes at Stephanie.Innes@gannett.com or at 602-444-8369. Follow her on Twitter @stephanieinnes. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2023/06/20/abortion-access-in-arizona-since-roe-v-wade-overturned/70319776007/ | 2023-06-20T16:32:21 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2023/06/20/abortion-access-in-arizona-since-roe-v-wade-overturned/70319776007/ |
SOMERS – Facing a drain of law enforcement resources the Somers Village Board has rewritten its local ordinances to more quickly impose fines for what was termed “excessive” reporting of retail thefts.
Businesses will be allowed 10 retail theft calls per month, reduced from a previous limit of 20. Any excess calls will incur a $500 charge.
Additionally, trustees were told that some establishments report several retail thefts during one law enforcement call in an effort, they believe, to stay below the previous 20-call limit.
The new ordinance updated the definition of a “call” to indicate that each separate incident qualifies as a call.
Under the updated ordinance, village staff will no longer required to notify a business when it is approaching the threshold for fines to be imposed.
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The previous ordinance was “not enforced,” according to Village documents, “as the number of calls from individual businesses has not caused an extreme burden on our deputies.”
That changed in recent months according to the documents. Service calls for shoplifting increased, taking deputies from their normal duties “for a minimum of one hour,” not including the time required to write subsequent reports.
Based on meeting documents, the vast majority of this increase has come from the Walmart Supercenter, 3500 Brumback Boulevard.
When contacted, Walmart representatives declined to comment.
Village President George Stoner said that he saw the impact of excessive calls first hand during a ride-along with a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department deputy, when they spent several hours writing reports during their shift.
“We don’t want Walmart to close, but on the other hand, we shouldn’t be providing security for Walmart,” Stoner said. “It’s starting to get ridiculous.”
Members of the board expressed their support for the change.
“It takes people away from accidents, keeps law enforcement from speed control,” said Board Trustee Jackie Klapproth Nelson. “I support this because I think Walmart has got to grab this and take care of it.”
The issue of retail theft and businesses’ responses goes far beyond Kenosha and has been a national topic.
“They can’t seem to wrap around a corporate policy or decision on how to curb this,” Klapproth Nelson said. “This really is not for the regular Somers resident to pay the excess.” | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/somers-changes-retail-theft-call-ordinances-after-increase-in-walmart-calls/article_1f18b4be-0ebb-11ee-8054-eb66efd15bbe.html | 2023-06-20T16:38:17 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/somers-changes-retail-theft-call-ordinances-after-increase-in-walmart-calls/article_1f18b4be-0ebb-11ee-8054-eb66efd15bbe.html |
A 39-year-old Lincoln man is in jail after he fired a handgun inside a house early Monday morning after he "became upset" while hanging out with a group of people, police alleged.
A 44-year-old woman told police that she and three friends were with Russell Welch at 12:30 a.m. Monday in a house near 66th and Dudley streets when he fired a handgun into a wall, Lincoln Police Sgt. Chris Vollmer said.
The woman and her friends fled the house and called police, who searched the house and found ammo and a bullet hole in the living room wall, Vollmer said.
Police arrested Welch, who had left the scene by the time officers arrived, after he emerged from a neighbor's RV where had been hiding, Vollmer said.
Welch was booked at the Lancaster County jail on suspicion of terroristic threats, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Andrew Wegley joined the Journal Star as breaking news reporter after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lincoln-man-fired-gun-into-wall-amid-dispute-police-allege/article_76eb3aee-0f7a-11ee-b064-531694c5bc6f.html | 2023-06-20T16:41:18 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lincoln-man-fired-gun-into-wall-amid-dispute-police-allege/article_76eb3aee-0f7a-11ee-b064-531694c5bc6f.html |
TROY — For a second time Monday night, Troy City Council chose not to vote on a proposal for the city to accept a donation of the controversial Tavern Building on West Main Street downtown.
Council earlier Monday received an offer from the nonprofit Troy Historic Preservation Alliance to pay for more than $50,000 in repairs reportedly needed to the building’s north wall, if the city agreed not to demolish the property for at least two years.
The offer followed a Friday filing in Miami County Common Pleas Court of a request for a court order for immediate removal of the building at 112-118 W. Main St. The request by county prosecutors was filed on behalf of Rob England, chief building official for both Troy and the county.
The request claims another inspection of the building earlier Friday found the property was in “worse shape than before … the north wall … is pulling apart from the rest of the building/structure and is in immediate danger of toppling down onto Main Street.”
The sidewalk and parking in front of the building have been blocked since it was damaged in a January 2020 tornado. The building has portions dating to the 1840s, and historic preservation advocates have been trying to save it.
Judge Stacy Wall was expected to discuss the request Tuesday with attorneys for parties involved in litigation about the building owned by 116 West Main/Randy Kimmel of Covington.
City Council met in a closed executive session for around 45 minutes Monday. It heard a motion during its public session to table the building donation proposal indefinitely. That proposal died for lack of a second from any other council member. The resolution will appear on the next council agenda July 3, said Patrick Titterington, city service and safety director.
In comments before the council consideration, Ben Sutherly, president of the Troy Historic Preservation Alliance, outlined the organization’s offer sent to all council members to review before their executive session.
“The THPA board authorized this step this past Wednesday, as we would like to be part of a collaborative solution that will bring this building back into active reuse in the community,” the THPA statement said.
“We are aware of developments in recent days involving Miami County and have seen zero evidence that the building’s condition has changed in recent weeks. On the contrary, the attached report prepared for the city (shows) the building is structurally sound and quite repairable.”
“We believe that this building with its rich 180-year history and significant streetscape presence can soon resume its place as a contributing part of our beautiful and historic downtown. We hope that the city of Troy will collaborate with others in the community in making it so, and ask that you accept both the donation of the building and our offer,” THPA said.
Also Monday evening, the nonprofit Troy Community Works organization said it was interested in possibly taking a role in the rehabilitation of the building.
Kimmel and 116 West Main have not commented on the Friday court filing or other offers about helping to save the structure.
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OCALA, Fla. – Marion County deputies are looking for whoever shot a man Monday evening.
Tylique Le’John Christie, 18, was found shot along the 4400 block of NW 22nd Ave. near Ocala at 6 p.m.
Christie was taken to a hospital where he later died.
Detectives believe the deadly shooting was isolated.
If you have any information regarding Christie’s death, you’re asked to call Det. Daniel Pinder at 352-368-3508, or Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP (7867) and reference 23-36 in your tip.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Brightline has completed the construction of the rail line between Orlando and Miami, and on Wednesday the company will celebrate.
Brightline is hosting a Bright Spike Ceremony at the train station at Orlando International Airport, along with a roundtable discussion on Florida transportation with mayors Buddy Dyer and Jerry Demings, and several South Florida mayors.
Brightline has built 170 miles of new track and 56 bridges to extend its rail service from Miami to Orlando over the past four years.
The service is slated to begin later this summer.
One-way fares between Orlando and Miami will start at $79 for SMART Service. Non-stop trains between the two cities will run about two hours and 59 minutes, while regular service, which stops at other South Florida stations, takes about four hours.
Passengers can book for travel from Orlando now for trips starting Sept. 1 on the Brightline website.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — THE HEATWAVE IS HERE!
As much as we love the Summer just like the next person, there’s no denying that we are trying to stay inside on those days when it will just be too DARN HOT.
We have compiled a list of places for when those days of being in the heat are just too much!
Go Ape | Plano
Are you someone who lives for the thrill? You will love this indoor park for adults and kids, featuring harnessed jumps of fun and axe-throwing adventures!
Bone Daddy’s | Dallas
This Dallas BBQ spot has some awesome deals rolling out! That will definitely keep you inside:
- Happy Hour Drink Specials Include:
- $6 House Margarita
- $5 22 oz Domestic Beer
- $5 Calls (jack, crown, etc)
The Island Spot | Dallas
Aye, Mon! This spot is all about good vibes and island tings! Check out these deals surely comes complete with AC.
- Happy Hour: Mon–Fri 4-7 p.m.
- Happy Hour Drink Specials Include:
- $3 Domestic Beer
- $6 Rum Punch
- $7 Calls (Jack, Crown, etc)
- $8 Specialty Drinks
- Happy Hour Drink Specials Include:
Dallas Comedy Club | Downtown Dallas
Nothing is more fun than laughing in a building with AC and good laughs! Check out the Dallas Comedy Club and what they have cooking!
Perot Museum | Downtown Dallas
Have you been to Thursdays on Tap at the Perot Museum? You’re missing out. Experience full access to the museum INDOORS while outdoors will have food trucks and outdoor games. Its a win-win situation.
Angelika Film Center | Mockingbird Station
For all my hipsters that don’t like to sweat in the Summer heat, try Angelika films. They show everything here from black-and-white films, to classics and even Studio Ghibli!
iCompete | Dallas
Feel like you’re outside playing a game of your favorite sport with these sports simulators offered at iComplete! | https://cw33.com/news/local/the-texas-sun-is-heating-up-so-cool-off-at-these-spots/ | 2023-06-20T16:48:38 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/the-texas-sun-is-heating-up-so-cool-off-at-these-spots/ |
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. – A contagious disease to deer, elk, moose and caribou has been detected in Florida.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued an emergency order on Monday after a sample tested positive for the disease in Holmes County in North Florida.
CWD is a contagious disease of the brain that is fatal to deer, elk, moose and caribou. In addition to Florida, this disease has also been detected in 30 states and four Canadian provinces, according to the FWC.
The executive order was put in place on Monday to try and limit the possible spread of the disease. The actions include:
- Establishment of a CWD Management Zone centered around the location of the positive sample. The CWD Management Zone includes the portions of Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties north of Interstate 10, east of State Road 81 and west of U.S. Highway 231.
- The prohibition of exporting whole cervid (deer) carcasses and high-risk carcass parts originating from the CWD Management Zone.
- The prohibition of baiting or feeding deer within the CWD Management Zone with limited exceptions.
- The prohibition of rehabilitating or releasing injured or orphaned white-tailed deer originating within the CWD Management Zone.
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The best chance at controlling this disease is controlling CWD quickly after it’s been detected to prevent more animals from becoming infected, the FWC said.
The FWC would like anyone who sees a sick, abnormally thin deer or finds a deer dead from unknown causes to call the CWD hotline at 866-293-9282 and report the animal’s location.
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DALLAS(KDAF)—Today’s temperatures in North Texas were in the 70s, but will rise to 100 degrees in the afternoon. Until 8 pm, an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect with temperatures feeling between 110 and 120 degrees.
NWS Fort Worth said, “An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 8 PM Tuesday with heat index values of 110-120 degrees. This heat is dangerous and precautions should be taken. Drink plenty of water, avoid extended time outdoors, and know the signs of heat-related illness!”
Some parts of North Texas are expected to experience showers and thunderstorms this morning.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will be possible through the mid-morning hours across portions of North and East Texas”.
Temperatures are expected to reach 90 to 100 degrees today. It is advised to stay indoors if you have a health condition that could be affected by the heat.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Tuesday will be hot with highs in the 90s to 100s. Heat index values will be well above 100. Take precautions to BEAT THE HEAT! Drink plenty of water, limit time outside to the cooler part of the day, wear light-colored clothing, and take frequent breaks in the shade. Last but not least…Know the symptoms of heat illness and CALL 911 if you suspect heat stroke! It could save your or someone else’s life”.
There is a chance of storms Wednesday night through Friday morning.
NWS Fort Worth said, “The upper ridge will weaken and open the door for clusters of storms to move in from the northwest. There is still uncertainty regarding how far east the storms will continue. If storms are able to move into our area, severe weather will be possible”.
Next week, temperatures could be lower, starting Monday – Wednesday, and then increase back to triple digits afterward.
NWS Fort Worth said, “After a hot start to the week, temperatures will “cool” to the mid-90s in the middle/late parts of the workweek. Triple-digit heat will return this weekend and early next week. | https://cw33.com/news/local/were-going-to-have-100-degree-temperatures-in-north-texas-avoid-spending-long-times-outdoors/ | 2023-06-20T16:48:45 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/were-going-to-have-100-degree-temperatures-in-north-texas-avoid-spending-long-times-outdoors/ |
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A Lake County deputy’s marked vehicle was rear-ended Tuesday morning, causing it to crash into another deputy’s cruiser, according to sheriff’s officials.
The crash happened on Highway 50 near East Avenue.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy was on the way to a call when he was rear-ended.
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The rear-end crash heavily damaged the LCSO vehicle and minor damages were reported to the second vehicle. Clermont police and the Florida Highway Patrol responded and assisted with the crash.
One of the deputies was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Information on the vehicle and driver in the rear-end crash has not been released.
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There were chaotic moments in McKees Rocks in broad daylight when an armed robbery resulted in gunfire. Four suspects have been arrested: Chauncey Walker, 18; Aubre McClendon, 17; Javar Williams, 15; and another suspect who is under 18.
According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police he was walking out of the In N Out Market near Helen Street and Ella Street around 7 p.m. Monday when he was jumped by the four suspects, who pistol-whipped him and then stole his cash and cellphone.
That’s when the victim said he chased them, firing shots, but missed.
When police responded, there was a foot pursuit and a search warrant at an apartment, where officers found stolen guns and then arrested the four suspects, according to court documents.
For one father, the incident hits too close to home.
“No, imagine if we were walking down by the bus stop right there, and that would happen,” said Aaron Lawson. “Stuff like that, that’s why we don’t come outside. Nope, I go pick her up and we go back in the house.”
The teens are facing a list of charges, including robbery.
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A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash worth over $780,000 recently sold at a local Giant Eagle.
The ticket, sold for the June 16 drawing, matched all five balls drawn, 6-7-20-28-43, to win $781,843. The Giant Eagle at 100 Settlers Ridge Center Road in Robinson Township earns a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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Travelers have spoken, and they’ve selected Pennsylvania’s Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park as one of the best amusement parks in the United States.
The Erie park came in at No. 17 on TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Amusement Parks & Water Parks.
Attractions on the list are awarded based on a high volume of reviews and opinions from the Trip Advisor community over a 12-month period. Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best.
Travelers love Splash Lagoon’s indoor wave pool — the largest in the Eastern U.S. — and seven water slides in addition to lots of other indoor features at the always-84-degrees park.
Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster County came in at No. 21, and Hersheypark in Hershey ranked at No. 24.
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A Tarentum man who is facing charges of assaulting his son was taken into custody by the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office.
Jeffrey Shutak, 53, was charged in July 2019 after police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Freeport Road. Shutak’s 17-year-old son told officers that his father had assaulted him and police observed a number of injuries, according to a report from Sheriff Kevin Kraus.
In June 2020, Shutak failed to show for a court appearance on charges of simple assault and endangering the welfare of children and a bench warrant was issued.
On Tuesday morning, detectives from the sheriff’s office located Shutak at a home on Grantham Street in Tarentum.
He was arrested without incident and transported to the Allegheny County Jail.
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CARMEL, Ind. — The Carmel Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Axl, who died on Friday, June 16 following a sudden illness.
Axl began his career with the department in 2017, working with Officer Katy Malloy for around two years before she was promoted to sergeant. Axl then worked with Officer Jamie Reynolds for the remainder of his career.
In a statement, the department described Axl as "a hard-working partner who selflessly served the citizens of the City of Carmel and Hamilton County."
"He was responsible for locating large quantities of illegal narcotics and numerous articles of evidence and contraband during his career and he will be greatly missed," Carmel police said in the statement. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/carmel-pd-k-9-axl-dies-after-sudden-illness/531-26af97c3-3e41-472b-89e3-453bb26aeec9 | 2023-06-20T17:06:23 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/carmel-pd-k-9-axl-dies-after-sudden-illness/531-26af97c3-3e41-472b-89e3-453bb26aeec9 |
INDIANAPOLIS — It was a labor of love on Indianapolis' east side Monday.
Workers with Heath Outdoor got to work on green space near East 38th Street and Grand Avenue as a way to give back on Juneteenth.
"We got about 60 employees out here, plus a few families from the employees," said Justin Wedges with Heath Outdoor.
Workers put down gravel for a walking path, trees, plus mulch and soil for multiple garden beds for the community to enjoy.
"Between the outermost path and the next layer, there's going to be 10 garden beds that we'll install that they're going to have vegetable starts, medicinal herbs and things like that," Wedges said.
Wedges said this is a way to give back to a community that's sometimes overlooked.
"We feel like that's a way to honor this day that should be a day of freedom for the Black community," Wedges said. "So, whatever we can do to make that a reality, we want to do."
They also cleared brush just yards away where a community center will be built.
"Those kinds of resources aren't readily available for folks here, so being educated about their availability and having a resource close by will make a difference," Wedges said.
MLT Outreach Center will now take over the garden maintenance going forward. They also plan on building the community center and will run that, as well.
MLT Outreach Center offers various programs to youth, parents and those who are homeless. You can find out more about the programs at this link. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/central-indiana-landscaping-company-gives-back-juneteenth-free-community-garden/531-01d345e8-9b1d-48f7-a4fa-3feb42a19f9c | 2023-06-20T17:06:29 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/central-indiana-landscaping-company-gives-back-juneteenth-free-community-garden/531-01d345e8-9b1d-48f7-a4fa-3feb42a19f9c |
INDIANAPOLIS — There's a community pantry in Perry Township that is working to serve more than 200 families across Marion County each week.
Each Tuesday, volunteers with the Perry Township school-based community pantry help hand out essential foods and snacks for families in need.
Organizers say they have a partnership with Gleaners Food Bank, which provides about $850 a month for the pantry to spend on food that's handed out to families free of charge.
The process is pretty simple, and you don't have to leave your car.
"I come and check them in digitally just so we can keep track of who is coming, although they can be totally anonymous," said Stephanie Quinlan, assistant director of student services for Perry Township Schools. "They go ahead and take a menu in their preferred language, circle what they want, we give it to a shopper. Shopper puts it in a box, and when we come back, we deliver it to your car, and then, you're on your way."
Quinlan said the pantry opens every Tuesday at 3 p.m. and runs until 6 p.m., while supplies last.
The pantry is located at Perry Township Academic Center at 2115 E. Southport Road. Organizers say you do not have to be a Perry Township resident or provide any ID. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/perry-township-schools-community-pantry-helping-families-in-need-gleaners/531-8abab94c-6739-4fb0-8108-1f6a3862eac0 | 2023-06-20T17:06:36 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/perry-township-schools-community-pantry-helping-families-in-need-gleaners/531-8abab94c-6739-4fb0-8108-1f6a3862eac0 |
BALTIMORE COUNTY — The Baltimore County Public Library and the USDA Summer Food Service Program is once again offering meals to students this summer.
Distribution is set to begin on June 20 and will run through August 18.
Meals will be available Monday through Friday at the following locations:
- Arbutus Branch: Noon
- Essex Branch: 12:30 p.m.
- Lansdowne Branch: 12:30 p.m.
- Loch Raven Branch: 12:30 p.m.
- North Point Branch: 12:30 p.m.
- Parkville Branch: Noon
- Randallstown Branch: Noon
- Reisterstown Branch: Noon
- Rosedale Branch: Noon
- White Marsh Branch: Noon
- Woodlawn Branch: 12:30 p.m.
The program is for youth 18-years-old and under and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
All meals will be eaten at the branch. BCPL say they cannot accommodate groups such as camps, childcare centers, etc.
To learn more about what the Baltimore County Library has in store this summer, click here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bcpl-offers-free-meals-to-children-as-part-of-food-service-program | 2023-06-20T17:10:58 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bcpl-offers-free-meals-to-children-as-part-of-food-service-program |
LINTHICUM, Md. — Police say a hotel guest in Linthicum was robbed by a pair of gunmen posing as housekeepers.
It happened June 19 at the Extended Stay on International Drive.
The victim reported hearing a knock at their room door, with someone stating "housekeeping."
Upon opening the door, the suspects allegedly pointed a gun demanding money from the guest.
They ended up fleeing with cell phones, money, and the victim's ID.
Anyone with information is asked to call Anne Arundel County Police at 410-222-4700. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/hotel-guest-robbed-by-gunmen-posing-as-housekeepers | 2023-06-20T17:11:04 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/hotel-guest-robbed-by-gunmen-posing-as-housekeepers |
ROWLETT, Texas — The Rowlett Police Department is asking North Texans to be on lookout for a resident that went missing in the area on Sunday.
Police said 60-year-old Sunny Jacob was reported missing by his wife. He was last seen walking on the 2600 block of Sassafrass Way, near Rowlett Road and Chaha Road.
Jacob is considered at risk due to bring diagnosed with dementia.
Sunny Jacobs is described to be standing at 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He has brown hair and was last seen wearing a white polo t-shirt, gray or dark-colored shorts, and brown sandals.
Anyone with information on Brown's whereabouts is encouraged to call 911 or Rowlett Police at (972)412-6201. Police ask that you reference Call For Service #23030624.
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HARFORD COUNTY, Md. — A tractor-trailer was overturned on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway in Abingdon, Tuesday afternoon.
This resulted in diesel fuel leaking and a hazmat unit to be called to the scene according to the Harford County Fire Department.
Two people were sent to the hospital and their conditions are currently unknown.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway (MD-24) remains blocked at Singer Road, expect delays.
North bound Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway (MD-24) remains blocked at Singer Road in #AbingdonMD due to the crash with overturned tractor trailer. @HarfordCoDES hazmat team contained leaking diesel fuel & EMS units transported 2 patients to @HopkinsBayview.
— Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@HarforCoFireEMS) June 20, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas — ERCOT is asking Texans to voluntarily conserve electricity Tuesday afternoon as temperatures continue to reach up into the triple digits.
ERCOT has issued a voluntary conservation notice from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. due to extreme heat and forecasted record demand. They added that they are not in emergency operations at this time.
ERCOT believes the grid should have enough power to handle the record demand Tuesday. A big part of that energy experts say is thanks to all the renewable energy generators, like solar and wind Texas has added over the years, doing their job to keep A/Cs going in the extreme heat.
While ERCOT’s request is voluntary, that doesn’t mean you don’t want to conserve at home especially if you are looking to cut down on energy bills.
Here are a few tips:
- Close the curtains or blinds, because up to 30 percent of the heat in your homes, comes through the windows.
- Run ceiling fans counterclockwise when it's hot to properly move air around.
- Turn up the thermostat a degree or two.
If you're going to be gone for the day, experts say to keep your A/C on since turning it off to save money doesn't work in the long run.
Rather they suggest you bump it up a few degrees higher.
Here's a real-time look at how the Texas power grid is holding up
Anytime the Texas power grid is the subject of a conservation advisory, or when the weather turns extreme in the Lone Star State, it's a good time to check on supply and demand.
The ERCOT has a dashboard that allows you to monitor real-time grid conditions.
This is a real-time look at the supply of power and demand, as reported by ERCOT. It also shows projected supply and demand, based on forecast.
ERCOT is tracking the state of the grid, as well as the state of the operating reserve.
There are several more real-time monitors that you can check on ERCOT's site, including system-wide demand, solar, current prices, and more. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/ercot-ernergy-consevation/285-ff9f018a-a9a8-4b11-aec3-5f4cac8d88ac | 2023-06-20T17:11:15 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/ercot-ernergy-consevation/285-ff9f018a-a9a8-4b11-aec3-5f4cac8d88ac |
BALTIMORE — Raphael Saadiq returns to the road with Tony! Toni! Toné! for the first time in 25 years and they're making a stop in Baltimore.
The group will be in Baltimore on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Lyric Opera House for their Just Me and You tour.
The set will feature R&B songs like "Feels Good," "Anniversary," and "It Never Rains," plus brand-new material.
Live Nation and Spotify presales start Thursday, June 22, 10 a.m.
General on-sale goes live Friday, June 23 at 10 a.m.
All tickets can be purchased here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/raphael-saadiq-and-tony-toni-tone-coming-to-baltimore-in-september | 2023-06-20T17:11:16 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/raphael-saadiq-and-tony-toni-tone-coming-to-baltimore-in-september |
On the Juneteenth holiday, the Dallas City Council elected Black council members into leadership roles at a special meeting beginning the new term.
Dallas City Council Members nominate and vote among themselves for the top two positions outside of mayor, those of mayor pro-tem and deputy mayor pro-tem. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is Black, who was reelected by voters in May, is now joined by Mayor Pro-Tem Tennell Atkins and Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Carolyn King Arnold, who are both also Black.
All Black leadership is historic in Dallas. The posts have been divided in the past with Latino, Black and white representatives. The selections Monday left some hard feelings.
Councilwoman Paula Blackmon, who is Latina, said she decided at the last minute to throw her hat in the ring for the position of mayor pro-tem, the second in line when the mayor is unavailable.
“It’s important that we have a team here. It’s important that we work together. And I didn’t want to have any, ‘What ifs’ on my conscious,” Blackmon said. “I know discussions happened a lot over the weekend and I appreciate everyone calling me back and giving their thoughts, but I do believe I am fit for this role and I would appreciate each of your support.”
Atkins was elected mayor pro-tem and is currently the longest-serving member of the Dallas City Council. It is the second time Atkins has been selected as mayor pro-tem.
“Today I think is something different. I think we talk about Juneteenth, talk about a historic day, talk about slavery,” Atkins said. “I think it’s a first. I believe it shows Dallas does believe in equity.”
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Outgoing Mayor Pro-Tem Carolyn King Arnold wanted to keep the post for two years instead of just one.
“I’m just going to remind you it’s all about the ability to serve as a leader. This is not a popularity contest,” Arnold said. “I’m standing up for who I believe in. Now, I want all of you to have a good day today. You been worried all weekend, calling everybody, ‘Lotty, Dotty, and everybody, trying to get votes and all that. Well, these folks around the horseshoe, you made your decisions. You made your deals.”
Arnold will now serve as deputy mayor pro-tem, defeating Dallas City Councilwoman Jaynie Schultz, who is white.
“It shows African Americans can drive this city forward to a new future,” Atkins said.
Latino Councilman Omar Narvaez is the outgoing deputy mayor pro-tem. He withdrew his name from consideration for leadership Monday. Afterward, Narvaez said the selections were the people most qualified and he does not consider it a slight to Latinos.
Dallas League of United Latin American Citizens leader Rene Martinez said he disagrees. He said Latinos are the largest Dallas population group with more than 40% in census figures.
“I think what happened was pretty shameful,” he said.
Martinez said Dallas mayors in the past promoted diversity among the council officers. Even though Eric Johnson was just reelected with no opponent on the ballot, and only a write-in candidate campaigning against him, Martinez said this incident shows Johnson is insensitive to Latino residents.
“I put it on the mayor’s lap to not know that the officers are not going to be reflective of the population. It’s a slap in the face of the Mexican American and Latino community,” Martinez said. “I don’t think anybody is slam dunking this because it’s a special day. I don’t think so.”
Martinez said Latino leaders will be watching Johnson carefully in the future.
Atkins said the decisions were the votes of the City Council majority, including Latino members.
“We don’t see what group or what division here at City Hall. We’re here to represent the City of Dallas,” Atkins said.
Johnson was unavailable for comment after the special meeting.
Johnson and all the members were sworn in for a new term at City Hall at the start of the special meeting Monday. Johnson will give an inaugural speech at a formal ceremony with the rest of the City Council Tuesday at the Meyerson Symphony Center.
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Polk Sheriff: Teen drowns in watercraft accident on Lake Clinch in Frostproof
A 17-year-old student at Ridge Technical College died in a personal watercraft accident on Sunday, the Polk County Sheriff's Office reported.
PCSO deputies joined the Frostproof Fire Department and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in responding Sunday night at about 8:20 to a report of a boating accident on Lake Clinch in Frostproof. The Sheriff’s Office launched boats to begin a search for the missing person.
The PCSO Marine Unit and Underwater Search and Recovery Team used an underwater drone and found the body of Jose Torres of Frostproof in about 20 feet of water early Monday morning, the office said in a news release.
The cause of death appeared to be drowning, PCSO reported. Torres’ body was taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for the 10th Judicial Circuit so that an autopsy could be conducted.
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Based on preliminary information, PCSO reported that two teens were on a single Jet Ski on Lake Clinch. Torres, the driver, made an abrupt turn, causing him and his passenger, Mekhi Guillaume, 15, to be ejected. Guillaume was wearing a life jacket, and Torres was not, PCSO reported. Guillaume, also a Frostproof resident, swam back to the Jet Ski and looked for Torres but could not find him.
Guillaume immediately alerted others in the area, and someone called 911.
The Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Tuesday that Torres drowned and that his death was ruled an accident.
"Our hearts hurt today for this loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with Jose's family and loved ones,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in the release. “This is a tragic accident and a stark reminder that life jackets save lives. Please, when out on the water, wear a life jacket. It could save your life."
Torres graduated from Frostproof High School, where he played on the soccer team, WFLA reported. Community members held a vigil for Torres near the school on Monday, the station reported.
Friends have created a GoFundMe campaign to raise money so that the family can pay for funeral expenses.
In a comment on the account's page, Paul Garrison, director of Ridge Technical College, wrote: "I personally want to share that Jose was a great student at Ridge Technical College. His smile and personality will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family." | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/pcso-teen-drowns-in-watercraft-accident-on-lake-clinch-in-frostproof/70337641007/ | 2023-06-20T17:14:40 | 1 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/pcso-teen-drowns-in-watercraft-accident-on-lake-clinch-in-frostproof/70337641007/ |
BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Bay County man died in a motorcycle accident Monday in Kawkawlin.
The crash was reported around 5 p.m. on Wetters Road near South Mackinaw Road in Bay County's Kawkawlin Township.
Investigators say 62-year-old Kenneth Carpenter lost control of the motorcycle and it hit an embankment. Carpenter, who was not wearing a helmet, died at the scene.
Investigators were still trying to determine what caused Carpenter to lose control of the motorcycle Tuesday morning. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/bay-county-motorcyclist-dies-after-crash-in-kawkawlin/article_3d6bb9d2-0f7b-11ee-89b2-d37e28fef788.html | 2023-06-20T17:24:11 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/bay-county-motorcyclist-dies-after-crash-in-kawkawlin/article_3d6bb9d2-0f7b-11ee-89b2-d37e28fef788.html |
Grosse Pointe Woods woman charged with OWI, fleeing scene after killing Fraser teacher
A Grosse Pointe Woods woman has been charged with driving while intoxicated and fleeing the scene of a fatal crash after she struck and killed a Fraser High School teacher who was changing a tire on Interstate 94.
Brooke Lynn-Denise Charles, 25, allegedly drove her car off the road on I-94 while she was intoxicated sometime after 10 p.m. June 13, striking Connor McMahon, 23, of Roseville, and killing him, according to a press release from Wayne County prosecutors. Charles allegedly fled from the scene of the crash on foot and was arrested by Harper Woods police.
McMahon had pulled over to the right shoulder of I-94, near Beaufait Street in Harper Woods, to change a flat tire. Michigan State Police troopers found him unresponsive outside of his vehicle and pronounced him dead.
Charles was charged with operating while intoxicated causing death, leaving the scene of a crash that caused death and resisting and obstructing a police officer.
"A series of horrible — and allegedly criminal decisions by now Defendant Charles — led her to being charged with numerous offenses. The evidence will show that she caused the death of Connor McMahon, a much beloved teacher," Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a statement. "The messaging about drinking and driving has been around for decades. It cannot be repeated enough."
McMahon's parents said their son's flashers were on and he was changing his tire on the shoulder side of his own vehicle. Kathleen McMahon said she is glad Charles was apprehended and hopes there will be some kind of consequence.
"She left my son lying on I-94," Corey McMahon said of the driver suspected of hitting his son.
Connor McMahon was on his way home from a rained-out Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park. He was about to begin his sixth summer as a counselor at the Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe's day camp and the group had organized a staff bonding experience, said Corey and Kathleen McMahon.
A GoFundMe has been started to raise money for McMahon's funeral services, and his parents said they plan to start a scholarship at Fraser High School with the rest of the funds.
Charles has a probable cause conference scheduled for June 28 in 32A District Court in Harper Woods.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Marion County are searching for the person who shot and killed a teenager.
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Deputies said the shooting happened Monday around 6 p.m. in the 4400 block of NW 22nd Avenue.
Investigations said 18-year-old Tylique Le’John Christie was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital.
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Christie died from his injuries at 9 a.m. Tuesday, deputies said.
Deputies said they are actively looking for whomever killed Christie.
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Detectives said they believe that this is an isolated incident.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call 911 or the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
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CLERMONT, Fla. — An Orlando man was arrested in Lake County last week after police say he fired a handgun at his ex-girlfriend.
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Clermont police officers were called to the 1300 block of Willow Wind Drive on June 8 for reports of shots fired in a home.
By the time the officers arrived, the shooter was gone. They spoke to a woman who told them she had been arguing with her ex-boyfriend, identified as 30-year-old Dewan Flores.
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Police say the victim told them Flores fired multiple rounds in her direction, but she wasn’t injured.
Detectives obtained a warrant for Floris charging him with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a firearm, robbery by sudden snatching, and witness tampering.
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With help from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Flores was found and arrested without incident five days after the shooting.
He’s being held in the Lake County jail on a total of $60,000 bond.
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SANFORD, Fla. — The man convicted in the 1986 rape and murder of a Winter Park woman was sentenced Tuesday.
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Danny Emmitt was arrested in the case in 2019, after DNA evidence was retested.
Emmitt will spend life behind bars for killing Eve Aguilar.
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Aguilar’s sister Denise said Emmitt destroyed her family and she spent 37 years blaming herself for her sister’s murder, thinking she could have done something.
She knows now that it was not her fault.
Emmitt did not speak before his sentencing and stared blankly as he was sentenced to life behind bars on both counts. He is eligible for parole in 20 years.
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Denise said that Eve did not deserve to die the way she did.
She told the judge Eve was like a second mother to her and she was close to their mother.
She says her mother was never the same after Eve’s murder. She was never the same either.
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In a powerful moment from Tuesday’s sentencing, Denise brought the last gift that Eve gave her to court, which was a bible and gave it to Emmitt to take to prison with him.
Prosecutors said this case is a reminder to the families out there whose cases have not been solved that there is hope.
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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM CDT TUESDAY THROUGH 9 PM
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* WHEN...From 12 PM CDT Tuesday through 9 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
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people who are active outdoors, may experience health effects.
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from the Chicago area, northeast Iowa, and southeast Minnesota.
Ozone will be highest during the afternoon and early evening hours
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LAPORTE — After learning that Long Beach resident Mitchell Taebel had been arrested on allegations of stalking and harassing pop musician Taylor Swift, a longtime acquaintance of his came forward making similar allegations leading to additional criminal charges in the case.
The woman claims Taebel, 36, has repeatedly called and harassed her for many years both locally and elsewhere around the country.
The incidents occurred as recently as earlier this month, just days before his arrest in the Swift case, when Taebel allegedly showed up at the home of the woman's parents in Long Beach "banging on their door and ringing their bell looking for me," a charging document reads.
"I'm scared to come back to LB if he is released so I'm taking the necessary steps to get things on record," the woman wrote in a June 9 email to Long Beach police.
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Additional charges of felony stalking and three misdemeanor counts of harassment have been filed against Taebel in addition to the felony stalking and intimidation charges, and misdemeanor invasion of privacy and harassment counts he faces in the Swift case, records show.
Taebel was arrested June 2, which was the opening night of her nearby Chicago performances on her wildly popular Eras Tour.
Taebel, who has YouTube and Facebook accounts dedicated to Swift, is accused in that case of traveling across the country in an attempt to gain access to the 33-year-old artist and sending her threatening messages.
"On March 29, 2023, Taebel posted a voice message to his Instagram account that he sent to the ARTIST official Instagram account stating that he would happily wear a bomb if he cannot be with his soul mate," a charging document reads.
He then left a message the following day for Swift's father claiming to be Swift's soulmate and on April 5 sent her a picture on Instagram of someone firing a handgun at a gun range, police said.
"If today there is the sexual performance of Vigilante (Expletive), you can be sure that we will destroy you and all the other dancers and ARTIST too," Taebel allegedly posted with the threatening photo.
The accused fled on foot and was caught by officers, the report says. She reportedly resisted arrest and urinated on herself and an officer.
Taebel is further accused of contacting governors' offices in several states and informing them of his intention to make his presidential campaign part of Swift's Eras Tour, police said.
Police say Taebel threatened to harm Swift so she would "learn self respect" and traveled on May 5 to luxury condominiums in Nashville, Tennessee, where he slipped through an unsecured door only to be stopped in the inner lobby by secondary security.
He then showed up later that day to the Nissan Stadium in Nashville where Swift was to perform, according to a court document. Despite being placed on a security threat list designed to block entry, Taebel reportedly found his way into the stadium, positioned himself near a VIP area and was recognized, questioned and removed by security for safety reasons.
An attempt earlier this month to reach a representative for Swift at her 13 Management company was unsuccessful.
Swift is in the midst of her highly successful Eras Tour, which included three performances earlier this month at Solder Field in Chicago.
"I then observed as the aircraft hit the water's surface and spun out of control," police said.
The alleged victim in the most recent charges said she grew up with Taebel, who she said "always acted strange and would make weird and bizarre statements towards her," police said.
She said she was intimate with Taebel once, "which to this day has really freaked her out," a court document says.
Despite attempting to distance herself from Taebel, he has repeatedly approached her in person and electronically, making inappropriate comments and advances, she told police.
She provided police with examples of the messages, which are contained in the charging documents.
Taebel if further accused of harassing the woman's parents, who she said were seeking a protective order. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/second-woman-claiming-harassment-by-region-man-already-charged-with-stalking-taylor-swift/article_77f39878-0f7a-11ee-a432-13966f919b06.html | 2023-06-20T17:37:34 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/second-woman-claiming-harassment-by-region-man-already-charged-with-stalking-taylor-swift/article_77f39878-0f7a-11ee-a432-13966f919b06.html |
Construction along I-43 won't be done anytime soon. Here's what you should know.
You may have noticed that Interstate 43 has been congested more than usual this summer.
That's because of the construction taking place on the highway between Glendale and Grafton on both the northbound and southbound sides of the highway. This has caused major backups during rush hour, on weekends and many times in between.
For those wondering what's going on and how long it's expected to last, here's what you need to know. For people interested in commiserating about the inconvenience with others on social media, check out this Facebook page.
Where is the construction taking place on I-43?
Construction is taking place on the north and south sides of the I-43 between Silver Spring Drive by Bayshore Mall and the WIS-60 exit in Grafton. In total, it is about 15 miles between exits. Additionally, there is reconstruction happening at five interchanges — Good Hope Road, Brown Deer Road, County Line Road, Mequon Road and Pioneer Road — and a new interchange being constructed at Highland Road.
Parallel to the highway expansion and construction, work is also being done on Port Washington Road between Bender Road and Daphne Lane in Glendale.
Are parts of I-43 closed?
Yes, but the DOT says that two lanes will remain open in each direction. However, there are still bottlenecks at certain points going both north and southbound that cause backups as well as other delays caused by crashes and stalled vehicles.
Some ramps will also be closed long-term, including Good Hope Road and Brown Deer Road. For the latest closures visit 511wi.gov.
How long will construction on I-43 near Milwaukee last?
There is no official timeline listed on the DOT websites. Construction should be expected for most, if not all, of 2023.
What is the reason for the construction?
Due to increased usage, the DOT is expanding I-43 from four to six lanes. The four reasons provided by the DOT for the project are:
- Emerging pavement and structural needs
- Safety issues
- Design deficiencies, including clearance at bridges, visibility, and merging and weaving distances
- Existing and projected traffic volumes
How many vehicles travel on this section of I-43 everyday?
The DOT estimates that at least 53,000 vehicle per day pass south of Highway 60 and 96,700 vehicles per day north of Silver Spring Drive. Future projections show traffic growing to 63,000 and 111,700 vehicles. respectively, per day by 2045.
Where can I learn more?
The project has its own website. You can find it here.
Drew Dawson can be reached at ddawson@jrn.com or 262-289-1324. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/construction-on-i-43-in-milwaukee-timeline-closures/70337558007/ | 2023-06-20T17:42:53 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/construction-on-i-43-in-milwaukee-timeline-closures/70337558007/ |
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Grocery bills get a little higher in the summer months when kids are eating at home instead of school.
A citywide effort in Mesquite hopes to help families who may be fighting hunger.
It's the seventh year for the city's annual Spread the Love campaign to help feed kids over the summer break.
Residents are asked to donate peanut butter and jelly from now through Labor Day, September 4.
"For what they pay for a coffee, they go out and buy coffee or whatever, you can get a jar of peanut butter, a jar of jelly," said Mayor Daniel Aleman. "So easy to fix. It's nutritious. It'll help the kids get through that, that time during the day when their parents may be at work and they don't have to worry about using the stove."
This year, the city is also calling for donations of alternative butters that are safe for kids with nut allergies, such as sunflower seed butter or pumpkin seed butter.
The city partners with Sharing Life Community Outreach to distribute the food collected.
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Sharing Life is a Mesquite-based nonprofit that runs a food pantry and provides other services including a clothes closet, job placement assistance and emergency financial support.
The Spread the Love program was developed because many kids rely on free or reduced lunches during the school year but don’t have access to these programs over the summer. Spread the Love provides nutritious food kids can make at home by themselves.
"We know that there are folks, there are families that go through difficult times. And as they're going through these times, obviously, we want to help them to be able to continue and do what they can. So I, we, we just like the, the name of the program. Spread the love. We want them to feel the love and that we care here in our city and we want to help them through that difficult time that they're going through and it's very easy to do," Aleman said.
Donations are being collected at four locations:
- George A. Venner, Sr. Municipal Center, 1515 N. Galloway Ave.
- Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave.
- Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive
- North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mesquite-mayor-asks-residents-to-spread-the-love/3280838/ | 2023-06-20T17:45:53 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mesquite-mayor-asks-residents-to-spread-the-love/3280838/ |
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State officials on Tuesday issued an air quality alert that will include Fort Wayne and several other northeast Indiana communities that continues Wednesday.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management released a list of cities, along with Fort Wayne, that will be affected by high ozone levels. They include Angola, Auburn, Decatur, Huntington, Wabash, Warsaw and numerous other communities. Information for all Indiana counties can be found at SmogWatch.IN.gov.
Anyone sensitive to changes in air quality may be affected by what are deemed as Air Quality Action Days. Children, the elderly and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors, a news release said.
Ground-level ozone is formed when sunlight and hot weather combine with vehicle exhaust, factory emissions, and gasoline vapors. Ozone in the upper atmosphere blocks ultraviolet radiation, but ozone near the ground is a lung irritant that can cause coughing and breathing difficulties for sensitive populations.
Continued sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s with east winds will contribute to high ozone.
Practices that help reduce ozone levels include carpooling or using public transportation, avoiding refueling vehicles or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7 p.m., and turning off engines when idling for more than 30 seconds, the news release said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/air-quality-action-day-declared-for-wednesday/article_85751a7e-0f72-11ee-91be-432f56ce6da4.html | 2023-06-20T17:46:02 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/air-quality-action-day-declared-for-wednesday/article_85751a7e-0f72-11ee-91be-432f56ce6da4.html |
South County Line Road over Saint Mary's River between Winchester Road and U.S. 27 will be closed Thursday, according to the Allen County Highway Department.
A bridge deck replacement crew is working in the area and should finish Nov. 19.
For more information, call 260-449-7369. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/south-county-line-road-closure/article_bdb348bc-0f7b-11ee-8558-5b592c559c6b.html | 2023-06-20T17:46:03 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/south-county-line-road-closure/article_bdb348bc-0f7b-11ee-8558-5b592c559c6b.html |
Nearly 3,000 pounds of frozen beef shepherd's pie products are being recalled over contamination concerns, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Conagra Brands, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,717 pounds of Marie Callender's brand beef shepherd’s pie products after receiving several complaints reporting pieces of clear plastic found in the food.
The recalled products were produced on March 1, 2023 and sold nationwide. The product came in 4.31-pound cases labeled "MC Beef Shepherd’s Pie" with lot code 5006306020, containing six 11.5-ounce carton packages of "Marie Callender’s BEEF SHEPHERD’S PIE” with lot code 5006306020.
It also bears the established number "EST 233" next to the USDA mark of inspection and a "Best By" date of Feb. 24, 2024.
The recall was initiated after several customers reported finding a "clear, flexible plastic" material during preparation.
There have been no reported adverse reactions from consuming the pie. The USDA advised consumers concerned about an injury or illness to contact their healthcare provider.
Customers with the recalled product in their freezer or fridge should immediately throw it away or return it. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/marie-callenders-frozen-shepherds-pie-recalled-due-to-flexible-plastic/3280892/ | 2023-06-20T17:46:05 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/marie-callenders-frozen-shepherds-pie-recalled-due-to-flexible-plastic/3280892/ |
Downtown Fayetteville takes its place in civil rights history. This is why
Visitors to downtown Fayetteville can now walk in the footsteps of those who fought for civil rights in 1963 thanks to a new historical marker on Green Street.
Sixty years ago, students at Fayetteville State Teachers College, now Fayetteville State University, created a committee to organize demonstrations against racial segregation and discrimination throughout the city.
Despite violent pushback from police and others, beginning in May 1963, the students held many demonstrations throughout downtown Fayetteville, particularly in the areas of Hay, Person and Green streets, according to the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission.
“The demonstration committee’s first planned event occurred on May 18, 1963, and had over 200 FSU students participating,” the commission’s website said. “The protests were peaceful, and no arrests were made during that first demonstration. This would gradually change as the summer progressed.”
Soldiers from then-Fort Bragg soon joined in, and the protests grew in number and frequency. In June 1963, then-Mayor Wilbur Clark created the Bi-Racial Committee, a nine-member group tasked with addressing the demonstrators' complaints. A little more than a month later, the committee created a five-point plan to end the demonstrations, that included banning racial segregation and prohibiting punishment for the demonstrators. The Fayetteville Observer reported that by the end of July, segregation had ended at most downtown stores, Cape Fear Valley Hospital, the Cumberland County Health Department and many other locations.
Six decades after the demonstrators’ successful efforts, a marker now stands outside of the former City Hall on Green Street, a popular location for those 1960's demonstrations, according to a city news release. The marker is part of the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail, a program created by the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission which recognizes sites important to the civil rights movement in the state.
At an hour-long ceremony Friday, some who participated in those early demonstrations gathered with local elected officials and civil rights advocates for the unveiling of the marker.
Dr. Willis B. McLeod, former chancellor of Fayetteville State and student body president in 1963, spoke at the unveiling and shared memories of his time in the movement.
“It was an exciting time and a rough time,” he said. “As we marched downtown, we were heckled, hollered at, called names. I don’t know what kind of tobacco it was, but I had tobacco spit on me. I was arrested five times. I was placed in the back of a squad car with a German shepherd sitting next to me. But we were not deterred.”
Council members Shakeyla Ingram and D.J. Haire said the marker serves as an important reminder of the fight for equality in Fayetteville.
“Let us be inspired by the spirit of those that came before us,” Haire said. “Let us stand united together against discrimination. Let us continue working together, fostering a community of values and diversity, equality — hey, and justice, for all!”
Public safety reporter Lexi Solomon can be reached at ABSolomon@gannett.com. | https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/fayetteville-receives-civil-rights-trail-marker-for-1963-demonstrations/70282963007/ | 2023-06-20T17:46:06 | 0 | https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/fayetteville-receives-civil-rights-trail-marker-for-1963-demonstrations/70282963007/ |
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With another day of sweltering heat in the forecast statewide, ERCOT is asking Texans to voluntarily reduce their electricity use Tuesday afternoon, if it's safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures and the anticipation of another day of record-setting demand for power.
ERCOT's Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect Tuesday, June 20 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. CT. The agency said they are not under emergency conditions and that voluntary conservation is a widely used tool to help lower demand during times of peak usage, typically in the late afternoon and early evenings -- the hottest part of the day.
"The Voluntary Conservation Notice is part of ERCOT’s Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS), alerting the public of grid conditions," the agency said. "ERCOT is requesting all government agencies, including city and county offices, to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities."
Last week, ERCOT, the agency that manages the state's power grid, issued a Weather Watch from June 15-21, anticipating record-high demand due to excessive heat.
On Monday, Texans smashed the June peak demand record by 3,000 megawatts using 79,304 MW of power. Last summer, ERCOT said Texans set 11 new peak demand records. The current all-time record is 80,148 MW which was set on July 20, 2022.
Following ERCOT's request Tuesday morning, the Public Utility Commission of Texas echoed the call for conservation and urged Texans to help reduce the demand on the grid.
ERCOT said they are using additional tools Tuesday to manage the grid reliably, including using reserve power, calling upon reductions by large electric customers that have volunteered to lower their energy use, and bringing more generation online sooner.
Energy-saving tips can be found at ercot.com/txans.
Why the Need to Reduce Usage?
• Extreme Heat. Much of Texas is seeing very high temperatures for an extended period.
• Record Demand. Texas is seeing record demand due to the heat.
• Thermal Outages. Forced thermal generation power plant outages are higher than normal.
• Solar. Solar generation declines into the evening hours, before completely going offline at sunset.
• Wind. Low wind generation compared to historic performance during the summer peak. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/ercot-issues-voluntary-conservation-notice-due-to-expected-record-demand-for-power/3280935/ | 2023-06-20T17:46:29 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/ercot-issues-voluntary-conservation-notice-due-to-expected-record-demand-for-power/3280935/ |
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — Advocates raised a persistent question at the Monday Township Committee meeting as officials considered an ordinance preventing people from living in tents: Where are they supposed to go?
People on both sides of the issue attended the public hearing on the ordinance, which Mayor Tim Donohue described as a necessary step to deal with encampments in the woods, primarily in the Rio Grande section of the township.
The committee unanimously approved the ordinance.
Residents of Rio Grande, speaking in favor of the ordinance, described problems with crime, drug abuse and examples of mental illness on the part of the unhoused. The situation must be addressed, they told committee members.
But for those who rely on tents pitched out of view, and those who advocate on their behalf, there are no other options for too many people.
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“I think everybody’s missing the point here,” said James Morris, who described himself as one of the unhoused in Rio Grande. “You’re setting up a scenario with no homeless shelter, and no place for people to go, and then fining them for sleeping in public. I think we all will agree, everybody will go to sleep … it’s a life-sustaining activity.”
The ordinance includes fines of up to $2,000 for violations. Morris said he expects a sweep of the encampments to follow the ordinance approval.
“You’re setting up a situation where just to live, you’re breaking the law,” Morris said.
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“This isn’t regulating sleep. It’s regulating structures,” township attorney Matt Rooney said.
Other speakers questioned the inclusion of a fine in the ordinance, including Chris South, who said even a small fine could lead to serious consequences for someone with no resources, with a delay in payments resulting in further charges.
“If they had money, they’d be in a room, in a motel,” said Johnnie Walker, a member of the Citizens/Veterans Advisory Committee of Cape May County and part of the Disabled American Veterans of New Jersey. He said there are nowhere near enough shelters for veterans who need them, and some organizations provide a tent and sleeping bag for veterans who do not have other options.
“We don’t have enough shelters and enough places to put them in,” Walker said.
“We have to be concerned about health and safety. Some of the structures that we’re talking about, I wouldn’t want to see veterans sleeping in,” said Rooney at the meeting.
Donohue raised concerns he mentioned at previous meetings, including when the ordinance was introduced. The township receives complaints from property owners about tents on their land, or finds encampments on protected state land.
Sometimes, there are fires, or mounds of trash, and even without those concerns, there are no sanitary facilities for people to live in those areas. Donohue said the township needs to balance the rights of the unhoused with the rights of property owners and the concerns of residents.
The township wants to help, Donohue said, but the issue is a national concern and well beyond the resources of a single municipality. Middle Township works with Volunteers of America and local groups like Cape Hope to connect people with what services are available, and police are participating in a program to have mental health professionals respond to some calls.
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He said the governing body cares about everyone in the township.
“I realize that’s not the narrative that’s out there,” he said. “We have to take a balanced approach.”
Several residents supported the ordinance, saying the situation requires action.
Walt Belles said he grew up in Rio Grande and described the current circumstances as disgusting.
“We have kids we’re trying to raise. This is a community that is going downhill fast,” Belles said. He and other residents said they were not trying to harm those without homes but believe something needs to be done.
“You don’t understand the crime and the stuff that comes with these homeless camps. We’re not talking about a veteran that doesn’t have the money to live in a house,” Belles said. “We’re talking about criminals that are coming down here from Philly, from New York.”
He said the police deal with some people over and over.
“What we need to consider is the crime, and the drugs, and the trash and the attacks on people that is going on. There is elderly people that won’t get out of their car in Wawa. There is people scared to death in Rio Grande,” Belles said.
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Some speaking against the ordinance described it as inhumane.
“I’m not here to attack this committee. I’m here to denounce this action to further humble our downtrodden,” said Sam Kelly, who blamed business groups for seeking to remove or hide the homeless.
Jim Chew, who told the committee he gives out tents and offers guidance on the best place to pitch them, said even the other unhoused people complain about those who steal or cause problems, but he spoke against the ordinance.
Not every advocate for the unhoused thinks the ordinance is a bad idea.
Denise South, executive director of Cape Hope, called it a step in the right direction.
“It’s a step to making a healthy community, and it’s also a step that is going to allow us to move forward to a solution,” South said. She said the county could have had a community care center built years ago.
“And yes, there are those who will always resist coming inside. But that population is small versus the population that we are now seeing coming into our offices, into our agencies, who are becoming homeless,” she said.
The ordinance will not apply to campgrounds, which by law are not supposed to be used as permanent housing. Rooney said there are other carve-outs, such as for kids camping out in the backyard, for garden sheds or for shade shelters by someone’s pool.
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Donohue said the township has sought help, including from the state.
“We’re one small town,” said Donohue. “Sort of the brunt of the homeless problem in Cape May County resides in our town. And we do the best we can on a daily basis.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/middle-township-approves-ban-sleeping-tents/article_d1e38d58-0f7e-11ee-8326-ebe223867a92.html | 2023-06-20T17:49:43 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/middle-township-approves-ban-sleeping-tents/article_d1e38d58-0f7e-11ee-8326-ebe223867a92.html |
MCKINNEY, Texas — The Erwin Farms neighborhood in McKinney had a group of uninvited visitors last week. The neighborhood is no stranger to wildlife as WFAA reported on the wild hogs that made a mess of a number of lawns in January.
"It gets a little wild around here now and then, we've lived here for years," laughed Garrett Piersall, a resident of Erwin Farms.
Their latest group of visitors took the "farm" in Erwin Farms too seriously.
"We woke up and I said, 'You won't [expletive] believe what happened on the Cove this morning,'" Piersall recalled saying to his wife on Sunday.
There were 40 goats on his lawn.
Multiple house cameras caught visuals of the goats slowly making their way through the neighborhood.
"They were coming down the road really slowly and kinda chilled out right here," said Mike Danielson, a longtime resident in the neighborhood.
WFAA was told that around 40 goats broke from the herd that was grazing at a nearby development. The goats are normally tasked with eating down the vegetation for the development which, in turn, helps with fire season.
But, they instead took a stroll through the neighborhood. The goats had migrated for more than a mile from the rest of the herd.
"I think they ate a little bit from everybody's yard all the way around the circle here. One of the guys on two legs was just eating my tree. It was pretty wild," said Piersall.
Naturally, a few front yards were picked clean including Piersall's bushes. "It actually did us a favor because we were probably going to pull them this week or next anyway," he laughed.
The small group of goats eventually reunited with the larger herd.
The firm that employs the goats did not want to be a part of the story. But WFAA was told the firm did replace the parts of the yard the goats destroyed.
"They took care of things very quickly. They got his flowers replaced in a couple hours," said Danielson.
Most everything has been replaced, including normalcy in the McKinney neighborhood.
"The grass is greener on the other side... over here," laughed Danielson. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/goats-grazing-break-from-herd-stroll-through-mckinney-texas-neighborhood/287-27f32c7a-652f-41c3-a9ad-85ffdb826295 | 2023-06-20T17:50:12 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/goats-grazing-break-from-herd-stroll-through-mckinney-texas-neighborhood/287-27f32c7a-652f-41c3-a9ad-85ffdb826295 |
ARKANSAS, USA — Hunter Biden has reached a deal with federal prosecutors on charges he failed to pay federal income tax and illegally possessed a weapon, according to a letter in the U.S. District Court in Delaware, and will plead guilty to tax offenses but likely avoid time behind bars.
He will plead guilty to the misdemeanor tax offenses as part of an agreement made public on Tuesday. The agreement will also avoid prosecution on a felony charge of illegally possessing a firearm as a drug user, as long as he adheres to conditions set by prosecutors. It's somewhat unusual to resolve a federal criminal case at the same time charges are filed in court but not unheard of.
In response to Hunter Biden being charged with a gun felony and tax misdemeanors, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement:
"Hunter Biden’s crimes are egregious. Any other American would face the full brunt of the justice system. But he’s getting off with a slap on the wrist. This is the two-tier justice system at work: one set of laws for Democrats and their cronies, another system for everyone else."
The deal ends a long-running Justice Department investigation into Biden’s second son, who has acknowledged struggling with addiction following the 2015 death of his brother Beau Biden. It also averts a trial that would have generated days or weeks of distracting headlines for a White House that has strenuously sought to keep its distance from the Justice Department. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/gov-sanders-reacts-hunter-biden-charged/91-43d43767-0cd8-4c71-a6a9-a36eee078cbb | 2023-06-20T17:50:18 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/gov-sanders-reacts-hunter-biden-charged/91-43d43767-0cd8-4c71-a6a9-a36eee078cbb |
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Springdale Police Department has activated a Silver Alert in the search for a missing woman last seen on June 19.
65-year-old Debra S. Trimble was last known to be at 1046 West Sunset Avenue near Jade China.
She was last seen wearing a long sleeve black flannel shirt, black pants, and grey shoes.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts has been urged to contact the Springdale Police Department at (479) 751-4542. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/missing-persons-reports/silver-alert-missing-springdale-woman/91-75216f40-de6e-4065-a740-d24cef5bfc5c | 2023-06-20T17:50:24 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/missing-persons-reports/silver-alert-missing-springdale-woman/91-75216f40-de6e-4065-a740-d24cef5bfc5c |
DECORAH — Celebrate “Sámi Dreams: Portraits of Resilience in the Norwegian Arctic,” the newest exhibition at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, from 1 to 3 p.m. July 1 with a special reception and gallery talk by exhibit curator Randall Hyman. There will be free museum admission during the event.
The reception will take place in the lobby of the museum’s main building. Light refreshments will be served. Welcome and exhibit comments by Hyman will be at 1:30 p.m. in the third-floor exhibit gallery. During the talk, he will tell the stories behind the pictures and describe the portrait sitters, their interviews, their role in the overall theme of the exhibit, and how the photos were taken.
This exhibit is open through Oct. 31 and features 18 photographic portraits of Sámi men and women in Scandinavia along with recorded interviews by Hyman that touch on indigenous rights, climate change, reindeer husbandry, art, and other topics. Hyman has traveled the globe on magazine assignments for nearly four decades covering natural history and travel topics from Northern Europe to South America to Asia to Africa.
Check vesterheim.org for information about an upcoming online presentation by Hyman.
This exhibit and programming are made possible by generous gifts to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from the friends and family of Harley and Norma Refsal.
Vesterheim offers innovative and interactive exhibits, classes, and programs – both at the dynamic campus and park in Decorah and online at vesterheim.org and Vesterheim social media. For more information on exhibits, classes, programs, tours, membership opportunities, and ways to donate and volunteer, connect at vesterheim.org, (563) 382-9681, and Vesterheim, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/state-and-regional/vesterheim-exhibit-sami-dreams-randall-hyman/article_a57032b4-0be4-11ee-bf73-2712ba24c2e7.html | 2023-06-20T17:55:16 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/state-and-regional/vesterheim-exhibit-sami-dreams-randall-hyman/article_a57032b4-0be4-11ee-bf73-2712ba24c2e7.html |
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) — Two arrests have been made following the death of a baby in Corinth.
Corinth Police Detective Heather Russell said Panola County authorities arrested the child’s father Gabriel Girner, 21, on Monday, June 19. A capital murder warrant had been issued for his arrest.
The child’s mother, a 16-year-old, is accused of condoning child abuse. The detecive did not identify the mother.
Russell said youth court will oversee the mother’s case but charges could be upgraded.
The investigation began the morning of June 14 when Corinth police officers responded to a home on Douglas Street for an unresponsive baby.
The baby girl was taken to the hospital in Corinth and then Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, where she died the same day.
Doctors said the baby had suffered blunt force trauma to the head and had bruises on her buttocks, chest and neck, according to Russell. An autopsy will be performed. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/corinth-pd-young-parents-arrested-in-death-of-infant/article_8f4c1954-0f80-11ee-84aa-1fce0312007e.html | 2023-06-20T17:57:55 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/corinth-pd-young-parents-arrested-in-death-of-infant/article_8f4c1954-0f80-11ee-84aa-1fce0312007e.html |
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) — A woman is accused of attempted murder in Chickasaw County.
Chickasaw County Sheriff Jim Meyers said the shooting happened Saturday afternoon at a house on County Road 112 near Houston.
The sheriff said Kristy Holmes got into an argument with her significant other, fired a shot at him, but the bullet missed.
She faces attempted murder, the sheriff said, based on guidance from the district attorney’s office. Those charges are pending an investigation. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-chickasaw-county/article_a278dfa0-0f8d-11ee-a858-5f67b4627b95.html | 2023-06-20T17:58:01 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-chickasaw-county/article_a278dfa0-0f8d-11ee-a858-5f67b4627b95.html |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Chick-Fil-A The Grove will be closing at 7 p.m. tonight to host a vigil starting at 7:30 p.m., remembering three of its employees who died in a car crash this past weekend.
Thos being remembered are 22-year-old Josiah Louis Phillips, 22-year-old Anna Catherine Meyers, and 23-year-old Ashley Nicole Michelle Wyatt. All three were team members at Chick-Fil-A The Grove.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the crash happened on the 3800 block of McClendon Chapel Road in Bessemer at around 9:55 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Deputies found the Honda Civic crashed in a ravine, near a curve on a roadway.
The vigil will be from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will include photos & mementos, cards & donations boxes, a candlelight vigil at 8:30 p.m. and prayer. All are welcomed to join.
Find more information about the vigil here. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/chick-fil-a-the-grove-hosting-a-vigil-tonight-for-employees/ | 2023-06-20T17:58:49 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/chick-fil-a-the-grove-hosting-a-vigil-tonight-for-employees/ |
BIEMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Raphael Saadiq revisits TONI! TONY! TONÉ! in upcoming tour which will perform at the BJCC Concert Hall September 21.
Saadiq is joined by his brother D’Wayne Wiggins and his cousin Christian Riley for upcoming tour Just Me & You for the 2023 season. The group is a multiplatinum and is an American soul and R&B from Oakland, California.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 23 at 10 am on ticketmaster. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/raphael-saadiq-with-toni-tony-tone-coming-to-bjcc-this-fall/ | 2023-06-20T17:58:55 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/raphael-saadiq-with-toni-tony-tone-coming-to-bjcc-this-fall/ |
BIRIMNGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Students at Calera High School made a new promotional video for the Calera Police Department.
The video has received national attention and was made to be a recruiting tool for the police force.
The police department reached out to the digital marketing class in the possibility of the students making a video in order to get the younger generations perspective of the work force. Student Timothy Williams headed the team as producer and led a team of students for the project.
Sgt. Robbie Grant came up with the idea for the project leading the explorers’ group which is students looking into law enforcement.
Police Chief David Hyche said he was “blown away” by the professionalism of the video.
“What better way to attract the attention of young people then getting young people to help you,” Hyche said.
The team who made the video has received recognition both local from the city council and nationally receiving coverage from Fox News.
“It garnered a sense of respect on both ends, for the young and the department,” Williams said.
You can watch the video here. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/students-make-promotional-video-for-calera-police-department/ | 2023-06-20T17:59:01 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/students-make-promotional-video-for-calera-police-department/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbett, David and Tamela Mann, the Clark sisters and Israel Houghton are all coming to the BJCC as a part of “The Reunion Tour.”
The concert is schedule for Oct. 26 at the BJCC Concert Hall. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 23, at 10 a.m. You can purchase tickets here. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/the-reunion-tour-coming-to-birmingham-on-oct-26/ | 2023-06-20T17:59:07 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/the-reunion-tour-coming-to-birmingham-on-oct-26/ |
LAKELAND, Fla. — A 24-year-old man was killed after an SUV crashed into a home Monday, a news release from the Lakeland Police Department explains.
The crash happened just after 4 p.m. at a home on North Crystal Lake Drive near Longfellow Boulevard.
Police said just before the crash, the 27-year-old driver of a 2016 Dodge Durango was going southbound on Longfellow Boulevard approaching the North Crystal Lake Drive intersection.
Officers said the driver didn't stop at the stop sign and kept going across North Crystal Lake Drive, hitting two signposts before crashing into the home.
As it crashed into the home, the SUV hit a 24-year-old who was inside. First responders with the Lakeland Police Department, Polk County Fire Rescue and Lakeland Fire Department all arrived to render aid following the crash.
Despite life-saving measures, the 24-year-old man died at the crash scene. Police said he was from Brazil but are not identifying him at this time as the investigation continues.
The SUV's driver, who is from Lakeland, and two other people inside the home didn't need medical assistance. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/lakeland-deadly-crash-longfellow-boulevard-north-crystal-lake-drive/67-38843a92-ef88-4c9b-b2a0-790c76b28d30 | 2023-06-20T17:59:22 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/lakeland-deadly-crash-longfellow-boulevard-north-crystal-lake-drive/67-38843a92-ef88-4c9b-b2a0-790c76b28d30 |
SARASOTA, Fla. — Need a cheap ride from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to downtown? A new trolley service is set to roll in this year.
Last week, the Sarasota County Board of Commissioners approved a plan for a trolley shuttle service to run every 20-30 minutes between SRQ and downtown Sarasota.
The county hopes to get the shuttle on the road by the end of this year in order to be available for travelers next season.
While the details of how the trolley service will look and run are still being nailed down, an April 25 proposal from county transit leaders gives us an idea of what to expect.
A look at the trolley route
A tentative route brings the trolleys to and from SRQ and downtown via U.S. 41 with several coordinated stops at different popular hotels and condos. While only four miles, the route is expected to take about 20 minutes one way, accounting for those stops.
When will the trolley run?
A trolley should arrive for passengers every 20-30 minutes, but the county plans to use the Breeze Rider app to give people real-time updates on the shuttles' locations.
Given that most flights go to and from the airport between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., the plan is for the trolley service to cover a few hours before and after that window — from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The proposed fare is $2 per ride, which is also subject to change.
What will the trolley look like?
According to the proposed plan, the two trolleys will be equipped with ramps and luggage racks. They'll also be wrapped or painted to match the county's new "Breeze" branding.
And unlike some of the county's open-air trolleys, these ones will be equipped with air conditioning. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/sarasota-airport-trolley-srq-downtown/67-287fa597-ca40-4d68-8e36-3309ad9cf874 | 2023-06-20T17:59:28 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/sarasota-airport-trolley-srq-downtown/67-287fa597-ca40-4d68-8e36-3309ad9cf874 |
CLEARWATER COUNTY, Idaho — Deputies with the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of a motorcyclist after he had been reported missing on Saturday, June 17.
According to a statement from the sheriff's office, the motorcyclist, Steven Raney, was reported missing by his fiance, Natasha Mael, after he was overdue to return from the Elk River ATV Fun Run.
Police say Natasha described Steven as an experienced rider who knew the area well. She also noted that he was wearing a helmet during his ride. Deputies and Search and Rescue teams were dispatched to the area to search for Steven Saturday evening, but could not find the rider.
The next morning, Steven was found dead by campers traveling in the area of Morris Creek Road. Deputies say his family and fiance have been notified.
At this time, Steven's death is being investigated as an accident.
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VALPARAISO — A 33-year-old Kouts man was behind bars Tuesday morning on two felony counts of child exploitation after more than two dozen cyber tips were forwarded to Indiana State Police by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, ISP said.
Christopher Hultquist was arrested Monday following a visit by police to his home and an investigation, according to ISP Sgt. Jeremy Piers.
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State police said they received the tips in August linked to a specific phone number.
Detectives served a search warrant at Hultquist's home Monday where they found child sexual abuse material, Piers said. He was taken into custody and taken to the Porter County jail.
"I'm scared to come back to LB if he is released so I'm taking the necessary steps to get things on record," the woman wrote in a June 9 email to Long Beach police.
"The Indiana State Police Crimes Against Children Task Force was assisted throughout the investigation by Indiana State Police Digital Forensics Unit, troopers from the Lowell Post, Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, and the Kouts Police Department," Piers said.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
Travis Vaughn
Arrest date: June 16, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302506
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
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Brittany Fitzgerald
Arrest date: June 16, 2023
Age: 25
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302504
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
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Bailey Ficek
Arrest date: June 16, 2023
Age: 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2302505
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
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Changquan Tang
Arrest date: June 15, 2023
Age: 39
Residence: Brooklyn, NY
Booking Number: 2302501
Charges: Dealing hash/marijuana/salvia, felony
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Stevie Seymour Jr.
Arrest date: June 15, 2023
Age: 42
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302492
Charges: Auto theft, felony
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Michael Rodich
Arrest date: June 15, 2023
Age: 28
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2302487
Charges: Leaving the scene of an accident, felony
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Jackelyne Medrano
Arrest date: June 15, 2023
Age: 23
Residence: San Antonio, TX
Booking Number: 2302485
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
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Michael Menear
Arrest date: June 15, 2023
Age: 24
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2302491
Charges: OWI, felony
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Joseph Coleman
Arrest date: June 15, 2023
Age: 36
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302493
Charges: Theft with a prior conviction, felony
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Brandon Allen
Arrest date: June 15, 2023
Age: 39
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302488
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
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Ashley Marshall
Arrest date: June 14, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302483
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
Jill Tenorio
Arrest date: June 14, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2302472
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Blake Brown
Arrest date: June 14, 2023
Age: 30
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2302480
Charges: Robbery, felony
Jessica Gates
Arrest date: June 14, 2023
Age: 36
Residence: Glen Ellyn, IL
Booking Number: 2302484
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Cameron Kerr
Arrest date: June 12, 2023
Age: 25
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302457
Charges: Weapons/serial number has been removed, obliterated, or altered, felony
William Hanyard
Arrest date: June 12, 2023
Age: 23
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302454
Charges: Invasion of privacy, felony
Jarell Jenkins
Arrest date: June 12, 2023
Age: 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302450
Charges: Criminal recklessness, felony
Kevin Garcia
Arrest date: June 12, 2023
Age: 21
Residence: Schiller Park, IL
Booking Number: 2302445
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Michael Dolan
Arrest date: June 12, 2023
Age: 48
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302460
Charges: Battery, felony
John Weir II
Arrest date: June 11, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302433
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Julie West
Arrest date: June 11, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302441
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
Jeremy White
Arrest date: June 11, 2023
Age: 43
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2302432
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Robert Veden
Arrest date: June 11, 2023
Age: 40
Residence: LaCrosse, IN
Booking Number: 2302436
Charges: OWI, felony
Jeremiah Gonzalez
Arrest date: June 11, 2023
Age: 19
Residence: Delray Beach, FL
Booking Number: 2302431
Charges: Auto theft, felony
Miguel Pulido Jr.
Arrest date: June 11, 2023
Age: 23
Residence: Kouts, IN
Booking Number: 2302429
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Kenneth Quinn
Arrest date: June 11, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302430
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Nicholas Serrano
Arrest date: June 11, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302437
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Marvin Buckland
Arrest date: June 11, 2023
Age: 57
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number: 2302442
Charges: Auto theft, felony
Maxamillion Correa
Arrest date: June 11, 2023
Age: 23
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number: 2302434
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Joseph Croy
Arrest date: June 11, 2023
Age: 56
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302443
Charges: OWI, felony
Kuldeep Singh
Arrest date: June 10, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302420
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
David Rudd
Arrest date: June 10, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Knox, IN
Booking Number: 2302424
Charges: Possession hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
Johnathan Nelson
Arrest date: June 10, 2023
Age: 29
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302425
Charges: OWI, felony
Amelia Pack
Arrest date: June 10, 2023
Age: 18
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302418
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Eric Lewis
Arrest date: June 10, 2023
Age: 52
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302426
Charges: Theft, felony
Rabecca Broschat
Arrest date: June 10, 2023
Age: 58
Residence: Lincoln Park, MI
Booking Number: 2302421
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Steven Dunn
Arrest date: June 10, 2023
Age: 41
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302419
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Travis Talley
Arrest date: June 9, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302413
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
Dustin Neuliep
Arrest date: June 8, 2023
Age: 44
Residence: Valparaiso
Booking Number: 2302409
Charges: Burglary, felony
Lawrence Reilly
Arrest date: June 9, 2023
Age: 46
Residence: Rensselaer, IN
Booking Number: 2302403
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Arthur Schmidt III
Arrest date: June 8, 2023
Age: 42
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302410
Charges: Reckless homicide, felony
Devon Malerich
Arrest date: June 8, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302402
Charges: Invasion of privacy, felony
Dylan Merrell
Arrest date: June 8, 2023
Age: 29
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: OWI
Charges: Misdemeanor
Shaunna Dickson
Arrest date: June 9, 2023
Age: 40
Residence: Braddock, PA
Booking Number: 2302414
Charges: Possession hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
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One of Casper's coffee shops downtown has announced a new Banned Book Club, which will aim to showcase and study books that have traditionally been taken off shelves.
The Bourgeois Pig will host the club the first Saturday of every month. The first meeting is slated for July 1 at 3 p.m.
"In an era where the suppression of ideas has gained traction, we believe it is essential to provide a platform that celebrates literature and encourages open discussions. Our Monthly Banned Book Club offers an opportunity for individuals from all walks of life to come together, discover hidden literary gems, and engage in thought-provoking conversations," a press release from the coffee shop reads.
The inaugural book will be Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451." It is unclear if attendees are required to read the book beforehand or if the club is supposed to ignite (no pun intended) discussion and add context before the book is read. Either way, the group wants to "challenge censorship, stimulate critical thinking, and celebrate the power of literature in shaping our society."
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In addition to conversation, attendees can also purchase drinks based off of the book: Montag's Awakening ("designed to ignite curiosity," a Facebook post says), Fahrenheit Chai (a tea blend to "ignite your senses") or Inferno Indulgence ("a captivating and decadent treat for those seeking a sensory adventure").
Those interested in more information can go to thepigcasper.com and are encouraged to use the hashtags: #BannedBookClub , #TheBourgeoisPig , #bannedbooksforthecommonswine , #FreedomOfExpression and #LiteratureLovers , the press release adds. | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/the-bourgeois-pig-announces-monthly-banned-book-club/article_6c9cc99a-0ecb-11ee-b9b9-c7df35e405d7.html | 2023-06-20T18:09:01 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/the-bourgeois-pig-announces-monthly-banned-book-club/article_6c9cc99a-0ecb-11ee-b9b9-c7df35e405d7.html |
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Daytona Beach police are looking for a man who is accused of throwing a deadly missile, the department said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Javaughn Anthony Wisdom, 27, is known to be armed, officers said.
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If you know where he is or come into contact with him, call law enforcement immediately, and notify Detective Luis Rivera by calling 386-671-5212 or emailing RiveraLuis@dbpd.us in reference to case 230008880.
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News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh on Tuesday accepted her 2023 Gracie Award, which honors women in media.
The Gracie Awards “recognize exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment.”
“Receiving this award is quite an honor,” Seh said. “I very much appreciate the acknowledgment for the work I have been able to do at News 6 and as a female sports director these kinds of stories and programs are naturally near and dear to my heart.”
Seh has worked in sports journalism for more than 25 years. She graduated from Syracuse University before starting her career in an industry dominated by men and men’s sports.
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Seh recalls fighting to get into locker rooms for interviews and having to work hard just to prove she knew sports. While at WTEN in Albany, Seh made sure that women’s sports were not ignored.
The sports director said one of her proudest memories was being honored by a high school women’s basketball team for the outstanding coverage she had given to them.
This year, Seh was hired for a second time to do television play-by-play for football’s All-Star Hula Bowl and was the radio play-by-play host for the popular 2022 Cure Bowl.
She has been with the Cure Bowl since its launch in 2015 and made history by being selected as part of the first all-female crew to call an NCAA FBS game in 2019 in Orlando, Florida. What makes the Cure Bowl even more significant is that it is the first postseason college football game to incorporate the cause of raising awareness for breast cancer research in its name. So far, the bowl has raised $3.8 million for cancer research.
“Jamie Seh is one of the finest journalists in the country,” said Jeff Hoffman, General Manager of WKMG. “Her sports knowledge and experience in covering a range of athletes from professional to little league is phenomenal. Her enthusiasm is only matched by her kindness and humility. Jamie is a huge part of our success at WKMG and ClickOrlando.com. It’s wonderful to see her hard work rewarded with such an esteemed honor.”
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DAVIS, Calif. — Carlos Dominguez, the man accused of stabbing three people in Davis and killing two of them, appeared in court Tuesday.
A doctor said Dominguez was "not competent" to stand trial, but prosecutors disagree and so a jury will now determine his competency next month.
Dominguez spoke in court, saying: “I just wanted to say I’m sorry and that I’m guilty.”
However, his statement will not be used against him or entered into the court record due to his "not competent" status.
Yolo County Deputy District Attorney Matt De Moura previously requested the release of Dominguez's mental health records, but the judge denied that request. The judge said he wants to wait until a doctor can review the mental health reports before they are released.
1st Stabbing: David Breaux
A man was found dead in Central Park in Davis around 11:20 a.m., April 27. He was identified as David Breaux, 50. Breaux was known to frequent the park and was known to people in the area as ‘Compassion Guy.’
His friend Americo Meza described him as sweet and full of empathy.
"He was very important for the community. His expression was peaceful, was compassion, empathy, tolerance. His love was unconditional, pure," said Meza.
He recalled the many times his friend would raise his spirits.
"We will miss a lot. It's touching my heart. We will miss this guy. It's like an example to be to be in our generation - to live with empathy, with compassion, forgiving everything," said Meza.
2nd Stabbing: Karim Abou Najm
A stabbing at Sycamore Park on April 29 killed Karim Abou Najm, a 20-year-old UC Davis student and graduate of Davis High School.
"Karim was a wonder of energy, a free spirit. Someone who just wants to see goodness around him," said his father, Majdi Abou Najm.
He said the 20-year-old UC Davis student was taking a route he'd taken many times before.
"This path that he took in his last journey home is the same path that we do every day. I walk to my office at UC Davis and he bikes to classes at UC Davis," said Majdi.
3rd Stabbing: Kimberlee Guillory
Kimberlee Guillory was stabbed at a homeless encampment near 2nd and L Street on May 1. Last week Police Chief Darren Pytel said she was awake, alert and talking but still in critical condition in the ICU.
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PITTSBURGH — Police called it a targeted attack outside of a funeral at the Destiny of Faith church on Brighton Road last October when six people and a horse were shot. On Tuesday, the case against two suspects, Hezekiah Nixon and Shawn Davis, moved forward in court. Their defense attorneys met with prosecutors, as Nixon’s attorney, Casey White, pushed for his client’s case to be moved to juvenile court.
“The young man is 17 years old…he was 16 at the time of the allegations. We think it’s important for him to be reviewed by a judge to see if he fits the mold for a potential juvenile offender,” White said.
White told Channel 11 that hearing will likely happen in August, with a joint trial tentatively set for October. But Davis’ attorney, Wendy Williams, said there will likely be a lot that happens between now and then, saying she’d like the two to be tried separately.
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“We have not gotten all the discovery. I may be asking for my own trial. I don’t play well with others — I like to have my own trial, so I’m hoping Mr. Nixon gets decertified and goes to juvenile court for his case,” Williams said.
Nixon was also charged as an adult in the deadly shooting of Stephone Drayton last August. Court documents said police matched casings found at the scene of that shooting with the gun that Nixon allegedly threw into the Ohio River after the Brighton Heights shooting.
“There’s a lot of video evidence Ms. Williams and I have to go through, piece by piece…it’s significant. There’s a lot of eyewitnesses, too, so it’s going to be a long trial and a long haul, but we’ll be ready,” White said.
Williams told Channel 11 the other question is publicity and if an impartial jury could be seated in Pittsburgh.
“It was a very high-profile case. I know a lot of people watched the news coverage of the diving for the firearm, etc. So I’m a little concerned about that,” Williams said. “Because of the nature of the funeral being the scene of the shooting, I think a lot of people have strong feelings about it, it is of deep concern to me.”
Williams said she will probably ask for a change of venue and might conduct a survey of news coverage, then present those findings to a panel.
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St. Alexander Parish in Warren will merge into St. Mary of the Bay – here's why
Two Catholic parishes in Warren are merging because of low membership, low Mass attendance and a low number of sacramental ceremonies at one of the parishes, the Providence diocese announced.
St. Alexander Parish will merge into St. Mary of the Bay Parish effective July 7, the diocese said. Parishioners were informed during Masses this weekend.
Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, bishop of Providence, approved the merger request made by the Rev. Joseph R. Upton, who serves as pastor of St. Mary of the Bay and administrator of St. Alexander, as well as the trustees, and finance councils of the two parishes, the diocese said.
St. Alexander started serving the "Italian faithful" in 1915, but now has only about 60 registered households, according to the diocese. On a recent Sunday, its one weekend Mass was attended by about 40 worshippers. From 2016 to 2022, there were three Baptisms, eight First Communion students, 17 Confirmation candidates, and three weddings at St. Alexander, according to the diocese.
Meanwhile, St. Mary has about 1,700 registered households. On a recent weekend, its four Masses attracted 550 to 600 people.
The two parishes have already been sharing resources in addition to Upton's dual roles. For example, all weekday and Holy day Masses are held at St. Mary. St. Alexander's religious education been merged with St. Mary's.
"The people of St. Alexander and St. Mary of the Bay are grateful to Bishop Henning for granting our request for a formal canonical merger. We are eager to work together as a combined community of faith with shared resources in fulfilling our mission in Warren and beyond," Upton said in a diocese press release.
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"This process has brought our parish families together as one, not only in faith and service, but also in fellowship," Upton said. "We are eager to see what good things God has in store for us as a unified community."
St. Mary will receive the membership of St. Alexander, the diocese said, and all sacramental records will be transferred to the parish office of St. Mary.
Parishioners who want to challenge the merger have until June 30 to notify Henning. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/st-alexander-parish-in-warren-will-merge-into-st-mary-of-the-baycatholic-parishes-in-warren-to-merge/70336924007/ | 2023-06-20T18:25:29 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/st-alexander-parish-in-warren-will-merge-into-st-mary-of-the-baycatholic-parishes-in-warren-to-merge/70336924007/ |
PISCATAQUIS COUNTY -- If you live in Piscataquis County or have strong ties to the area and are in need of a facility dog, three local women may have the perfect opportunity for you.
Facility dogs are trained to work in settings like a nursing home, school, or hospice community to provide comfort to others.
Joi Stevens, owner of the ethical Goldendoodle breeding program Rockwall Doodles in Sebec, has collaborated with dog trainer Missy Pitcher of Evolution K9 IN Sangerville and Kristen Cooney of M&S Doodle Grooming in St. Albans to offer a puppy giveaway.
The "heart healing, life changing dog" giveaway features a puppy that will be responsibly bred and raised by Stevens to be given away as a facility dog.
The puppy will be socialized to the environment he or she will work in, and be groomed and handled by Cooney when the dog is as young as 3 days.
Pitcher will train the future facility dog to ensure their success, making sure the puppy is socialized and even-tempered.
You can enter the giveaway on rockwalldoodles.com - applications close August 1st.
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ORONO -- It's no secret that money is tight for most college students - but when one UMaine student's research highlighted a concerning level of financial insecurity on the Orono campus, she set out to make a lasting change.
Tamra Benson is the founder of the Black Bear Mutual Aid Fund, a state-recognized nonprofit that takes in community donations to be distributed to those in need.
"That's where the Black Bear Mutual Aid Fund comes in. It's a community-led initiative to alleviate economic hardships and build a culture of community care at the University of Maine," Benson says of the program's purpose.
She explains that the fund is intended to be a supplement to existing aid programs at UMaine, and it can be accessed by more than just students.
"It's a pool of resources that people can contribute to when they have extra and take from when they need it."
Benson, a Spring 2023 graduate of UMaine, started this project as her Honors thesis.
When she realized the need for another service organization on campus, she founded a group of students and staff to make it a reality.
Benson asked friends and family for donations to the fund in lieu of graduation gifts.
The organization is not officially affiliated with UMaine, but it helps people in the surrounding economy afford food, housing, medical care, and other basic needs.
Benson says she knows that reaching out for help can be intimidating - her message for those afraid to ask is simple.
"You are not a burden for asking for help. Everybody deserves the help that they need."
For more information on how you can donate time and resources to the Black Bear Mutual Aid Fund, visit blackbearmutualaid.org. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/orono-nonprofit-aims-to-help-umaine-community/article_6ae0773c-0f84-11ee-82be-5741038c1db4.html | 2023-06-20T18:28:08 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/orono-nonprofit-aims-to-help-umaine-community/article_6ae0773c-0f84-11ee-82be-5741038c1db4.html |
Originally published June 18 on KTVB.COM.
After tumbling 60 feet while hiking below Hells Canyon Dam along the Idaho-Oregon border, Eric Valentine, 80, was not scared.
“I prayed that the Lord would send his angels to protect me,” he said. “Lo and behold, He sent me Boy Scout Troop 77.”
The troop was on their monthly trip in early May, canoeing down the Snake River. Valentine said they saw him after being waved down by a woman across the river.
Valentine said he had pulled himself back up to the trail after laying out his bright red jacket as a beacon. At that time, he knew his right foot was injured along with his neck.
The troop, including Scouts Nathaniel Jacob and Henry Cavanagh, rushed to Valentine’s side. As a photographer, Valentine frequently hiked the area.
“I just ran up the hill,” Cavanagh said.
The Scouts and their troop leaders looked over his injuries and did some first aid. Valentine recruited Jacob to document the incident.
Despite all the injuries, Jacob said Valentine was in a positive mood.
“I want to be like him,” he said. “We should all be like him and just be optimistic and happy about everything.”
The group soon got ahold of emergency services, which flew Valentine via Life Flight to Saint Alphonsus in Boise. Valentine said he broke several vertebrae and severely injured his lower right leg.
He is now home in La Grande, Oregon, recovering after spending several weeks in the hospital. As a former Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster, Valentine said the rescue exemplifies why Scouts are so important.
“I just have this wonderful memory of Troop 77 appearing when they did,” he said. “I was in very competent hands.”
Some members of the troop visited Valentine while he was in the hospital. Jacob said rescuing someone reminded them being involved with Boy Scouts does mean just learning first aid skills for fun.
The group regularly goes through fake wilderness survival scenarios. He said troop leaders give them feedback on what to improve upon.
“This is not like, ‘Oh, we can just get a bad grade on the judgment, you know. This is, like, an actual situation,’” Jacob said. “And so, then I just kind of took that in, and I’m like, everything that they teach me, like, I have to absorb.”
Cavanagh agrees.
“It makes me think that the things we do are a lot more real and practical,” he said.
Valentine said he is looking forward to when he can get back on the trail. Although this time, he will bring a buddy. His wife even gifted him a GPS watch for Father’s Day.
Through this experience, Valentine learned being too confident outdoors can lead to some bad things.
“What Troop 77 did is a sterling example of why we need Scouting,” he said. “I mean, what program would have had Scouts trained and ready to save me.”
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Originally published June 19 on KTVB.COM.
One is under construction in Meridian. Another is planned for the south end of the Boise Towne Square mall parking lot. Now In-N-Out Burger is indicating interest in building a drive-through restaurant in Nampa.
If the application is successful and In-N-Out does build in Nampa, the California-based chain could be serving up Double-Double cheeseburgers, fries and shakes in three Treasure Valley locations — one in each of Idaho's three largest cities — within the next few years.
It hasn't even been two years since In-N-Out's considerable fan base could stop wondering if the company was interested in ever coming to the Gem State.
A design review application and plans filed June 14 with the city of Nampa indicate In-N-Out is interested in building at 16225 N. Marketplace Blvd., currently home to a TGI Friday's restaurant. The application states that the TGI Friday's building would be demolished. In its place, In-N-Out proposes building a new 3,886-square-foot restaurant from the ground up. An artist's renderings of the restaurant exterior are included in the filing with the city.
In-N-Out is proposing a restaurant with indoor seating for 74 customers, outdoor seating for up to 28 people, 46 parking spaces and a drive-through that could accommodate a line of 21 cars.
According to the plans, the maximum height of the building would be 23 feet. The drive-through awnings would be 10 feet, 7 inches high. However, that's the top of the awnings; actual vehicle clearance would be lower.
In-N-Out says in its project description that the restaurant's hours of operation will be 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
In-N-Out expects construction will take about six months, starting with four to six weeks of site prep and grading, then four months of building construction, followed by about three weeks of paving and striping, and wrapping up with two weeks of landscaping. When, or if, that construction will begin has not yet been determined.
The location is near several other retail properties that make up the Treasure Valley Marketplace.
"In order to improve access and circulation, it is proposed to open up access to the site from Merchant Way at the north end of the property. This will provide better access and ease cross-through traffic on the site," In-N-Out says in its project description.
The property is owned by Dana and Viki Purdy of New Meadows. A legal interest affidavit included with In-N-Out's application indicates the Purdys have been granted permission to In-N-Out to submit an application. Viki Purdy is an Adams County Commissioner.
In-N-Out's Nampa application is still subject to planning review, landscape approval and compliance with building and site design standards. As of Monday, no public meetings had been set.
In-N-Out's first Idaho location is now under construction along Fairview Avenue just east of Eagle Road, in the parking lot for The Village at Meridian. Construction has not started for a restaurant planned for Boise, which will be built at the Pier 1 Imports location near Boise Towne Square.
In-N-Out opened its first restaurant in 1948 in Southern California and has dozens of locations in several states around the West. Of the locations now open, the one closest to the Treasure Valley is in Logan, Utah.
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Starbucks is planning several more shops in the Tucson area, and its first drive-thru-only location is under construction on the northwest corner of Silverbell and St. Mary’s roads.
The coffee chain leased the space from Holland Real Estate LLC, which was represented by Lori Casey and Robert Nolan, with Oxford Realty.
There are Starbucks kiosks inside the three nearby grocery stores along Silverbell Road, the Safeway at Grant Road, the Albertson’s at Speedway and the Safeway at St. Mary’s Road. Those locations will continue to operate, as they serve mainly shoppers and employees, said Picor broker Greg Furrier, who represented Starbucks.
“They’re supposed to be completely different customers,” he said. “But if you live out there and only go to the grocery store for Starbucks, then there might be an impact.”
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He noted those kiosks are staffed with grocery store employees, not Starbucks baristas and have a limited menu.
Starbucks is also opening in the Vail Safeway Shopping Center, 13460 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way; at Ajo Way and Kinney Road; Campbell Avenue and Irvington Road; and Cortaro Road and Interstate 10.
Furrier said a second drive-thru-only location is being negotiated in midtown.
Other local commercial transactions include:
- Lavender Fitness I LLC leased 3,302 square feet at 11015 N. Oracle Road to open a BFT Body Fit Training. Joey Castillo, with Volk Co., represented the tenant.
- HMWS Manufacturing Inc. leased 2,400 square feet of warehouse space at 2030 N. Forbes Blvd. from Boron Properties. Dave Volk, with Volk Co., represented the tenant and Alex Demeroutis, with Picor, represented the landlord.
- Muhire Nzabarinda Patient and Iriza Masozera Clementine leased 2,286 square feet at 333 W. Fort Lowell Road to open an intensive outpatient behavioral health clinic. Dave Volk, with Volk Co., represented the tenant and Bruce Suppes, of CBRE, represented the landlord, Frontier Capital Group Ltd.
- Property Line LLC leased 1,588 square feet at 210 N. Fourth Ave. for a Boba Tea shop. Joey Castillo and Jeramy Price, with Volk Co., represented the landlord, Tophoy Block LLC.
- Sais Fine Jewelry leased 1,558 square feet at 5762 E. Broadway from IST Investments LLC. Andreas Castillo and Jeramy Price, with Volk Co., represented the landlord. Cameron Casey, with Oxford Realty Advisors, represented the tenant.
- 4DF Blue LLC leased 1,400 square feet at 10515 N. Oracle Road from Rooney Ranch D LLC to open a StretchLab studio. Joey Castillo, with Volk Co., represented the tenant.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The focus of new legislation on Capitol Hill is to prepare to save lives ahead of the next pandemic.
This bill is called the Disease X Act of 2023. Lawmakers are using the “X” because we don’t know yet what pathogen will cause the next big outbreak.
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“COVID may largely be in the rear-view mirror for most folks, but infectious disease outbreaks are happening,” said U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan D-Mass., who is one of the sponsors.
The goal is to accelerate the development and production of countermeasures, specifically against future viral threats. The bipartisan legislation gives an official funding stream to do research and form public-private partnerships in order to create things like vaccines, treatments and tests.
Read: Experts say we are not as prepared as we should be for the next pandemic
“This is a really important step toward ensuring that we never experience the kind of chaos that we saw in the first few months of the pandemic,” Trahan said. “We really have to be forward-looking to ensure that we are in a good position to respond should this happen again.”
Experts said this is a true shift in how the country prepares for infectious diseases. It would move from reactive, like we saw with the coronavirus, to proactive.
Read: CDC Director Rochelle Walensky resigns
“The more prepared we are, the less damage those viruses can cause,” said Dr. Amesh Adalja, infectious disease physician and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. “This has to be thought of as a sustainable effort, one that doesn’t go through these boom-and-bust cycles, one that’s thought of more like national security or the Department of Defense budget, where you can actually plan multi-year for threats that might emerge.”
We asked had this law been in place before COVID-19 spiked if lives would have been saved.
Read: The push to close the pandemic learning gap
“I do think lives would have been saved,” Adalja responded. “Even if, for example, the Pfizer vaccine, which was the first vaccine approved in the United States was approved one week earlier than it was, that would have saved lives. So, when it comes to a pandemic, the quicker you can get effective countermeasures into the population, the more lives you’re going to save.”
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The third-largest cruise ship in the world will call Port Canaveral home starting next year.
Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that Utopia of the Seas will sail year-round out of Port Canaveral beginning July 2024. The ship, which is in the process of being built, will feature 18 decks to accommodate 5,668 guests, five pools, three water slides, 21 dining venues, 23 bars, two casinos, and eight hot tubs.
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“Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas is one of the most anticipated new cruise vessels in the industry. We are thrilled to have her join us and looking forward to her arrival next year,” Capt. John Murray, CEO of Port Canaveral, said.
The ship will embark on three- and four-day journeys to Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in The Bahamas.
Read: New cruise ship to start sailing from Port Canaveral this year
Bookings will open on Royal Caribbean’s website this Friday, June 23.
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HIBBING — A 4-year-old boy died at Fairview Range Hospital after he was involved in an ATV rollover at a gravel pit located between the Hill Rust Mine View and Mesabi Bike Trail.
Hibbing police responded to a report of the crash at about 4:15 p.m. Saturday. Jesse Alan Feltus, 28, was operating an ATV with two child passengers on board when the vehicle flipped, according to a news release from the Hibbing Police Department.
A 4-year-old boy was transported to the hospital, where he later was pronounced dead. Feltus and another 7-year-old boy sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash, police reported.
All the parties were wearing helmets.
"There were no signs of impairment or foul play at the time of the incident," the news release said. The crash remains under investigation.
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Hibbing police were assisted on the scene by the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, Hibbing Fire Department and Chisholm Ambulance. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/4-year-old-boy-dies-after-atv-rollover-in-hibbing-gravel-pit | 2023-06-20T19:03:43 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/4-year-old-boy-dies-after-atv-rollover-in-hibbing-gravel-pit |
DULUTH — A police officer who was acquitted of felony charges after shooting an unarmed man through the door of a downtown apartment has been reinstated to his job.
Tyler Leibfried "is currently in an active employment status with the Duluth Police Department," spokeswoman Mattie Hjelseth confirmed to the News Tribune on Tuesday.
Hjelseth did not answer questions regarding the date Leibfried, 31, returned to work, his current job duties or the process by which he was allowed to return.
"The Duluth Police Department takes personnel matters seriously; we are unable to make additional comments regarding this status because of Minnesota Statute 13.43," she wrote, citing the personnel data section of state law. "All employees of the Duluth Police Department are trained on our policies, procedures, statutes, and case law and are held accountable to those standards."
Representatives of the Duluth Police Union did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Police administrators previously announced that they found Leibfried had violated department use-of-force policy in the Sept. 12, 2020, shooting of Jared Fyle and said he would remain "off duty indefinitely." While never confirmed by the city, records indicate the department sought to fire him shortly after he was charged.
Leibfried, however, was found not guilty of second-degree assault and intentional discharge of a firearm by a St. Louis County jury in April 2022, in what was believed the first time an area law enforcement officer stood trial for an on-duty shooting.
Leibfried shot Fyle after responding to a possible domestic disturbance at the Kingsley Heights Apartments, 105 W. First St. He and a fellow officer determined there was no cause for an arrest, but headed up to Fyle's third-floor unit to help retrieve some of his girlfriend's belongings.
Leibfried and fellow officer Cory Lindsholm later told Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigators that they heard two gunshot-like noises, which were later determined to have likely been from Fyle forcing the door closed with a hatchet.
Body camera video showed Leibfried drawing his duty pistol and ducking into a small alcove while Lindsholm retreated down the hallway and around a corner. Leibfried, who could be heard yelling "shots fired" over the radio, waited approximately 10 seconds before firing an initial volley of four shots into the door.
Fyle, who remained inside the apartment, could then be heard screaming "Stop!" at least nine times, followed by an expression of "Ow!" Leibfried, after waiting six seconds, then fired an additional two rounds into the door as further screams were heard from Fyle and others in the building.
Fyle, then 23, was treated at a local hospital for his injuries, but it was determined that a bullet in the shoulder area could not be safely removed.
The officers had not yet announced their presence when the banging noises were heard.
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Prosecutor Aaron Welch faulted Leibfried both for firing at an unknown target and for his two pauses, arguing he easily could have run to safety down the hallway or, at very least, stopped firing after he heard Fyle screaming out in pain.
But defense attorney Paul Engh called the situation "unbelievably terrifying" and said his client had a reasonable fear that he or his partner would be shot through the door. He contended the officer shot only after hearing a metallic noise that he believed to be the racking of a semiautomatic firearm.
Leibfried also testified at trial regarding his experience being shot at in 2019. He was seen at a Skyline Parkway residence when a domestic assault suspect killed K-9 Haas and wounded handler Aaron Haller.
The jury spent about three hours deliberating before acquitting Leibfried on both counts.
Engh, an attorney for the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, indicated to the News Tribune after the acquittal that his client was headed to arbitration in a bid to retain his job.
Payroll records previously obtained by the News Tribune showed that the city stopped paying Leibfried in January 2021. A document filed with the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services that same week also referenced the "discharge" of Leibfried.
An arbitration decision was not publicly listed in Leibfried's case. Awards are generally public except when the arbitrator "rules in favor of the employee challenging the employer's disciplinary actions and reverses all aspects of the disciplinary action."
While controversial, state law mandates arbitration for public labor agreements — an issue that previously arose with the department's unsuccessful attempts to fire officer Adam Huot after he dragged a handcuffed homeless man through the downtown skywalk system. An arbitrator gave Huot his job back, and the city went all the way to the Minnesota Supreme Court in a bid to overturn the award.
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Leibfried, then a five-year veteran, had a handful of disciplinary issues prior to the shooting. He was docked 12 hours of vacation time and received a six-month extension of his probationary period when he crashed his squad car after driving "in excess of 70 (mph)" down First Street in the downtown and East Hillside area, according to his personnel file.
He also received letters of reprimand for a "vehicle use/operation/care" violation in August 2017 and an "unintentional discharge" of his patrol rifle in November 2017.
Andrew Poole, a Duluth attorney representing Fyle, has not publicly ruled out a civil lawsuit. He did not immediately respond to a request Tuesday. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluth-police-officer-who-shot-man-back-on-job | 2023-06-20T19:03:54 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluth-police-officer-who-shot-man-back-on-job |
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Severe weather? Watch radar, stay informed of watches, warnings issued in Brevard County
Cheryl McCloud
Florida Today
Stay informed when severe weather is forecast for your area.
Here's a comprehensive look at conditions in Brevard County, including radar to help you track storms approaching the area and any watches or warnings issued.
Weather watches and warnings issued for Titusville, Melbourne, Cocoa
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DALLAS (KDAF) — This North Dallas spot is known for its larger-than-life massive portions.
Cris and John Vietnamese Street Food is a Vietnamese-Mexican fusion restaurant bursting with flavor and long lines as people wait to try some of their popular food items.
The restaurant is known for its 10-pound Pho burrito, huge ramen burgers and huge portions of pho platters. Their $30 weekly specials are always gaining traction so make sure you give this Dallas spot a try!
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SEATTLE — The Western District of Washington will have a new United States Attorney leading it, as Nick Brown announced his resignation on Tuesday.
Brown's resignation, effective Wednesday, comes less than two years after he was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney in October 2021.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as U.S. Attorney for Western Washington, and humbled to have been selected by President Biden to serve in this important role," Brown said in a statement. "Building safe and healthy communities is one of the most important challenges we face as a state. Leading the federal partners who work to keep our communities safe and learning from our community partners has reinforced for me the need to tackle these difficult challenges head on. I hope to return to public service in the future, but I know that the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue its excellent work under the career attorneys and professional staff who assisted me during my time in office. I would like to thank each of them for entrusting me to lead this incredible team.”
Brown did not indicate what his next role would be in the announcement.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Tessa Gorman will serve as the Acting U.S. Attorney, the release said. Gorman previously served as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington after Brian T. Moran resigned in February 2021.
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