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BLOOMINGTON — Discussions will continue on the establishment of a special commission to address local gun violence after the Bloomington City Council reached consensus on Monday.
Several aldermen voiced concerns, however, that such a commission could be counterproductive due to the work of local groups like the city's own Public Safety and Community Relations Board that perform similar functions.
According to data presented by Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington in March, there were 42 shots-fired incidents, 15 people shot and five homicides by gun in 2022, compared to 31 shots-fired incidents, 12 people shot and three homicides in 2021.
Alderwoman Mollie Ward, who introduced the initiative, said the goal would be to collect gun violence data, including statistics on suicide, that currently is scattered across various websites and community groups.
The commission then would be able to identify patterns and develop a comprehensive plan to address them.
"I don't see this is a never-ending kind of a commission," Ward said. "I see very concrete, clear mile markers being put in place for when we want reports, when we want recommendations (and) how long this commission will exist."
Alderwoman Donna Boelen countered that the commission would lead to a duplication of services from local groups that already are invested in the reduction of gun violence.
"The police department has its strategic plan (and) they are working on their goals constantly," Boelen said. "I see this Bloomington gun violence commission initiative as creating a silo (and) we don't need to create another silo."
Ward argued that handing this goal over to another group that is not specifically designed for the task runs the risk of the data being "watered down."
The measure had been brought before the council during a committee of the whole meeting in February but aldermen voted to place it on a future agenda for further discussion. It was pushed back again after the council authorized the use of a $500,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for various violence prevention initiatives.
This money was earmarked to provide for, among other things, access to a national database of ballistic evidence, the purchase of two mobile public safety trailer cameras for public events and the initiation of a gun buyback program.
An ordinance to fund these expenses was amended in March at the request of Ward to include measurable reduction targets and an assessment of the overall success of each program.
Five out of the nine council members said they would like to hear more about the initiative with Aldermen Boelen, Sheila Montney, Nick Becker and Kent Lee saying they don't need to hear more.
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason said he will have to speak with Ward and Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe to determine whether this matter will be introduced as an informational item or as an action item during the next city council meeting.
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Bloomington Alderwoman Mollie Ward discusses her proposal for a special commission to address local gun violence during a committee of the whole meeting on Monday. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bloomington-city-leaders-mull-creating-a-new-gun-violence-commission/article_a594d97c-0f07-11ee-997f-03bf702965a8.html | 2023-06-20T19:17:39 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bloomington-city-leaders-mull-creating-a-new-gun-violence-commission/article_a594d97c-0f07-11ee-997f-03bf702965a8.html |
NORMAL — University Court between Main Street and Normal Avenue is closed for sanitary sewer repairs.
The closure began at 7 a.m. on Tuesday and is expected to last until Thursday, June 22, weather permitting.
All traffic will need to use the North entrance off Bowles Street. There will be no access from Willow Street.
There is also a lane closure on Shepard Road at North Pointe Drive for pavement repair. The closure began at 7 a.m. on Monday and is expected to last until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, weather permitting.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution when traveling through these areas.
Contact 309-454-9738 or 309-433-3425 for more information. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/road-closures-planned-in-normal/article_8e0ce6e8-0f82-11ee-9de3-d3414cda4db3.html | 2023-06-20T19:17:45 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/road-closures-planned-in-normal/article_8e0ce6e8-0f82-11ee-9de3-d3414cda4db3.html |
ERCOT issues energy conservation warning ahead of high temperature locally, across state
The Energy Reliability Council of Texas has issued a voluntary energy conservation notice for Tuesday, June 20, ahead of forecasted high temperatures across the state, including in Lubbock and portions of the High Plains on the ERCOT grid.
ERCOT's Texas Advisory and Notification System issued the warning for 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday as the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for most of the lower state and a heat advisory for the western part.
According to the NWS, the Lubbock area will see a high of 104 with Post seeing a high of 107.
With ERCOT issuing the warning, all government agencies in the state are requested to implement energy-reducing measures as well as ask the public — if it's safe — to voluntarily reduce their energy consumption as well.
Some energy-saving tips are:
- Increase the thermostat by one or two degrees in the summertime — if safe to do so
- Avoid using large appliances
- Turn off/ unplug nonessential lights and appliances
- Turn off lights and office equipment when not in use | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/ercot-issues-conservation-warning-ahead-of-todays-high-temperature/70338432007/ | 2023-06-20T19:20:49 | 0 | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/ercot-issues-conservation-warning-ahead-of-todays-high-temperature/70338432007/ |
Fans react as Texas Tech football coach climbs up on a crane to keep a Twitter promise
After watching Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire climbing 220 feet on a construction crane on Monday, Twitter erupted with fans' thoughts and reactions.
For context, McGuire climbed the construction crane in the South Endzone at the Jones AT&T Stadium because of a promise the coach made back on April 19 to a fan after a tweet got 3,000 retweets.
Fans reacted on Twitter with most praising the coach and saying this is the reason he belongs at Texas Tech.
One fan even commented on McGuire's fashion choice — "boots and Wranglers."
Players even chimed in with senior outside linebacker Bryce Rameriez commenting that this is the reason he like McGuire.
Senior wide receiver Miles Price commented how "insane" McGuire was for climbing up but said he would do anything for the coach — except that.
One fan in particular — Raegan McGuire — was stressed to see her father go up on the crane. She commented on the original post in April asking him to wait to do it after he walks her down the aisle at her wedding — which he did. | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/texas-tech-fans-react-as-mcguire-climbs-220-feet-into-the-air/70337782007/ | 2023-06-20T19:20:55 | 0 | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/texas-tech-fans-react-as-mcguire-climbs-220-feet-into-the-air/70337782007/ |
A man investigators say hid in Mexico for more than two decades to avoid capture in the slaying of his ex-girlfriend in Atlantic County was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday.
Franciso Martinez, 53, tried unsuccessfully to withdraw his guilty plea in the death of Patricia Boney on Feb. 25, 1994, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said Tuesday in a news release.
Martinez pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter earlier this year. By accepting a plea deal, he agreed to the 20-year sentence, the Prosecutor's Office said.
While in hiding, Martinez was featured on TV's "America's Most Wanted."
Prosecutors say Martinez stabbed Boney more than 17 times while in her Buena apartment with the couple's toddler. He stole her 1982 Chevrolet Camaro, which was found about a month later in Houston, leading detectives to believe Martinez crossed the southern border.
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Boney’s 9- and 11-year-old children dialed 911 after finding her in bed bleeding. Before dying, she identified Martinez as her killer to authorities.
An autopsy, which noted multiple wounds to Boney's arms and hands from the attack, said Martinez’s weapon inflicted a roughly 4-inch wound that penetrated Boney’s heart.
Martinez was indicted on charges of murder and unlawful possession of a weapon in 1994, being the primary suspect. Prosecutors say he lived in Mexico for more than 25 years under an alias.
Atlantic County detectives tracked down Martinez to Mexico’s Sinaloa region in the northwest. The U.S. Marshal’s Office, Interpol and the U.S. Department of State located Martinez, returning him to New Jersey in May 2022.
Several agencies, including the Prosecutor’s Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, collaborated to locate Martinez and extradite him. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mexico-fugitive-sentencing-stabbing/article_ea91650c-0f81-11ee-b7a3-c3977bb66853.html | 2023-06-20T19:21:08 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mexico-fugitive-sentencing-stabbing/article_ea91650c-0f81-11ee-b7a3-c3977bb66853.html |
About half of the total $14.4 million in CARES Act grants the state made to marine fisheries during the COVID-19 pandemic are likely improper and should be recovered, according to the Office of the State Comptroller.
Citing its own 2022 review and one from an independent integrity monitor, the comptroller said Tuesday that payments to 37 marine entities made them "more than whole” by giving them more funds than their actual losses in 2020, that some recipients failed to submit supporting documentation when requested and a few were ineligible because they did not have at least a 35% loss of revenue.
The report does not name the entities alleged to have received improper payments, instead focusing on what the state government did and did not do, and where it can improve, acting state Comptroller Kevin Walsh said in a Tuesday interview.
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The state Department of Environmental Protection defines fisheries as commercial fisheries, aquaculture, for-hire fisheries, processors, commercial fish/shellfish dealers/wholesalers and manufacturers.
"We didn't do anything with the CARES Act ourselves," said Wayne Reichle, president of Lund's Fisheries in Lower Township, one of the area's largest companies with a fleet of fishing boats and a large on-land operation.
He has heard of the issue affecting other companies, however, he said.
No one from the Garden State Seafood Association immediately returned calls for comment.
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"Receiving and processing applications and distributing funds in a timely manner were critical to the success of the Fisheries Program, but the work is not done when the funds are distributed," Walsh said in a Tuesday letter to Deputy DEP Commissioner Sean Moriarty, whose agency administered the funds.
The DEP said it has begun to review the payments and seek federal and legal guidance about recouping funds, agreed to establish stronger internal controls and to provide the comptroller with periodic status reports, according to the comptroller's office.
"As is recognized in the Office of the State Comptroller’s June 20, 2023 letter, DEP continues to communicate with its federal partners as it implements the recommendations identified in the OSC and DEP’s Integrity Monitor’s review of the COVID-19 CARES Act Marine Fisheries Program to ensure compliance and recoup payments where necessary," DEP spokesperson Larry Hajna said Tuesday.
Walsh called the DEP's actions "a step in the right direction."
"Federal guidance requires that agencies establish and maintain effective internal controls into the post-award period including by taking prompt action when instances of noncompliance are identified," Walsh wrote to Moriarty.
Walsh said it should be a straightforward process to get refunds from companies.
"In order to get these funds, fisheries had to agree to ... pay money back if came down to it," Walsh said. "In my experience when government improperly paid out money it regularly gets it back. ... It's important taxpayers not be on the hook if the state improperly paid out funds and the federal government asks for the money back."
The CARES Act Marine Fisheries Assistance Grant Program was supposed to provide funds to fisheries that suffered at least a 35% loss between March and June 2020, the comptroller said.
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At the time, fisheries could apply for funds without submitting supporting documents but had to sign an affidavit stating the information they gave was accurate and that they would supply those records upon request.
In separate reports, the comptroller and the integrity monitor reviewed 52 of the 117 applications, which amounted to 88% of the funds awarded by the DEP. The reviews found at least 41% of the payments, $5.9 million, were subject to possible recoupment due to applicants being either made "more than whole" or ineligible for payments.
Another $1.1 million might also be subject to recovery due to applicants’ failure to provide complete documentation to support their awards when requested.
Under state law, the comptroller's office must review expenditures of COVID-19 recovery funds and related programs for fraud, waste and abuse.
The office is also tasked with overseeing the work of independent COVID-19 integrity oversight monitors, which work with departments and authorities to develop measures to prevent, detect and remediate fraud, waste, abuse or noncompliance in the spending of COVID recovery funds. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/new-jersey-covid-payments-new-jersey-fisheries/article_7e0db91c-0f6d-11ee-8fa4-530651934199.html | 2023-06-20T19:21:15 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/new-jersey-covid-payments-new-jersey-fisheries/article_7e0db91c-0f6d-11ee-8fa4-530651934199.html |
BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — Two neighborhoods in DeKalb County could soon become part of the city they adjoin, Brookhaven.
An application and letter of intent have been filed on behalf of residents in the Toco Hills and Merry Hills neighborhoods, which would incorporate 1,090 tax parcels and 462 total acres into Brookhaven.
A map available here shows the area that would be annexed into Brookhaven. The application was filed in late May, and it remains under review.
A representative for the applicants sent letters to residents in the area that would be annexed, which was included in the application. The letter states 64% of voters in the area signed the petition to join Brookhaven, and the application includes hundreds of property owner signatures.
"You, the neighbors of our neighborhood made this happen - to join the city we only needed 60%," it states. "Once our application is approved by the city, Brookhaven will provide us with police, road repair, zoning and other services. First on the list is zoning, and that is the subject of this mailing."
A public meeting was held last week on the proposal. It's not clear when the city would make a final determination about actually making the annexation, though the project page indicates the issue will be heard at the City Council meeting on June 28.
News happens fast. Download our 11Alive News app for all the latest breaking updates, and sign up for our Speed Feed newsletter to get a rundown of the latest headlines across north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/brookhaven-annexation-application-toco-hills-merry-hills/85-40ea2040-0071-4b13-a00a-d00b8b3ae6f2 | 2023-06-20T19:22:15 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/brookhaven-annexation-application-toco-hills-merry-hills/85-40ea2040-0071-4b13-a00a-d00b8b3ae6f2 |
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A car crashed into the Captain D's restaurant in Gainesville after the driver had a medical issue on Tuesday, police said.
The crash happened just around 1 p.m. at the restaurant located on Pearl Nix Parkway.
Police said that the driver had a medical issue while driving, causing them to drive off the road and crash into the building.
Authorities added that a person was inside the building during the crash.
They had small injuries and was treated on the scene.
The driver was taken to the hospital in "stable condition" according to Gainesville Police.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — An apparent day camp operation with numerous children in attendance was evacuated at Briar Vista Elementary School in DeKalb County on Tuesday after a gas leak.
Officials confirmed the gas leak occurred outside the school, saying that the kids and staff were evacuated to a playground on campus as a precaution.
Visuals from above the school by the 11Alive SkyTracker showed the children lining up during the evacuation.
There were no injuries to any children or staff. According to Atlanta Gas Light, a contractor unrelated to the company damaged the line. Crews were on site to make repairs.
News happens fast. Download our 11Alive News app for all the latest breaking updates, and sign up for our Speed Feed newsletter to get a rundown of the latest headlines across north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dekalb-county-day-camp-evacuation-gas-leak-briar-vista-elementary-school/85-8d55e994-1b67-4596-9cf8-cd74e304ec2d | 2023-06-20T19:22:27 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dekalb-county-day-camp-evacuation-gas-leak-briar-vista-elementary-school/85-8d55e994-1b67-4596-9cf8-cd74e304ec2d |
Eastpointe man charged with fatal shooting of brother
An Eastpointe man has been charged with shooting and killing his brother at their home after an argument, according to Macomb County prosecutors.
McKinnley Hearon, 42, allegedly shot his brother June 15 at their home in Eastpointe, according to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office. He initially told police when they arrived that his brother was not home, but police found the brother's body behind the house.
Hearon is charged with second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, lying to police and felony firearm. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison for the murder charge.
"Violence in the family is devastating, and unacceptable," Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido said in a statement. "What happened in this instance is a tragedy. We will work diligently with the Eastpointe Police Department to ensure justice."
He was arraigned Tuesday in 38th District Court in Eastpointe. His bond was set at $2 million.
kberg@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/06/20/eastpointe-man-charged-with-fatal-shooting-of-brother/70339364007/ | 2023-06-20T19:26:40 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/06/20/eastpointe-man-charged-with-fatal-shooting-of-brother/70339364007/ |
Warren police officer charged with punching, slamming prisoner
Warren — Police Officer Matthew Rodriguez was charged in Warren's 37th District Court Tuesday with misdemeanor assault and battery and willful neglect of duty in connection with the June 13 incident in which he's seen on video punching a 19-year-old prisoner before throwing him into a cell.
Rodriguez, 48 and a 14-year veteran of the Warren police force, is on paid suspension, pending the outcome of a Friday hearing with Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer to determine whether the officer should be fired.
Seconds after a Warren police officer punched a prisoner in the face and slamming him to the ground while booking him last week, fellow officers intervened and reported the use of force, resulting in assault charges Tuesday in what Dwyer said was an example of "the system working quickly."
During a Tuesday press conference with Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido in Dwyer's office at Police Headquarters, the police commissioner said he was "disgusted" by Rodriguez's alleged actions but added: "I'm proud of how the other officers handled the situation. They followed their training."
Dwyer showed a video of the incident in which Rodriguez is seen in the booking room punching the suspect, a Detroit resident who had been arrested for a carjacking and other charges. Rodriguez also grabs the suspect and slam him to the ground.
Within seconds, the two arresting officers intervene, the video shows.
"The officer takes custody of the arrestee at 6:06 a.m.," Dwyer said, laying out a timeline of events. "He delivered the first strike at 6:08 a.m. and 37 seconds (later) ... two other officers responded and intervened ... a mere six second after seeing the first strike."
The video has no sound, and Dwyer said he did not know if there was an argument between the officer and the suspect or what it was about.
The incident was reported to supervisors at 7:15 a.m., and supervisors relayed the news to police administration at 8 a.m., Dwyer said. By 8:10 a.m., an internal affairs investigation had been launched, and by 9 a.m. Rodriguez had been placed on paid leave, per the contract with Police Officers Association of Warren union, Dwyer said.
"The arrestee was sent to the hospital at 9:10 a.m. on my orders," Dwyer said. "He did not request medical care, but I had him checked out to be sure."
The prisoner was returned to his cell at 12:12 p.m. and was transported to the Macomb County Jail at 4:10 p.m. the same day, Dwyer said.
"The footage ... is sad and it's upsetting to every member of this department," Dwyer said. "The reason we are here today is to be transparent, and to inform the public that acts of misconduct will not be tolerated. The Warren Police Department has not received a citizen's complaint; my administration self-initiated this investigation."
Lucido said the officer was not charged with felony assault "because there wasn't an injury. Police officers aren't above the law, and I charge them like I'd charge any other case."
Rodriguez was arraigned in front of Warren District Court Chief Judge John Chmura, who set a $5,000 personal bond.
Dwyer praised the officers who intervened during the incident.
"I have nothing but respect for them," he said. "Those officers did their duty and reported their fellow officer because it was the right thing to do."
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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.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/ercot-ernergy-consevation/285-ff9f018a-a9a8-4b11-aec3-5f4cac8d88ac | 2023-06-20T19:30:36 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/ercot-ernergy-consevation/285-ff9f018a-a9a8-4b11-aec3-5f4cac8d88ac |
TEXAS, USA — A special committee is expected to announce the rules of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial on Tuesday.
That can include details on what kind of evidence can be presented, how witnesses can be called and when the trial will actually start.
Back in May, the Texas House of Representatives voted 121-23 to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleging a pattern of misconduct and abuse of power. The vote immediately led to Paxton's temporary suspension from office, pending the outcome of the impeachment trial.
What we know
A committee of five Republicans and two Democrats has been drafting the rules for the impeachment trial.
- Senators will act as the jury while 12 state representatives will act as prosecutors.
- State Sen. Angela Paxton, the AG's wife, has confirmed she will participate in the trial.
- Houston state Rep. Ann Johnson, who is one of the managers, said she's hoping for a trial that's transparent to the public.
- Paxton's legal team, who is led by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, said there should be no live testimony, calling it a needless piece of showmanship.
- High-profile Houston-based attorneys Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin will present the Texas House's case in the impeachment trial.
- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will serve as the judge in this trial, but he also gets to set the rules.
Follow along with the latest on the impeachment trial. KHOU 11's Janelle Bludau is in Austin and will have live updates as information becomes available today:
Tuesday
11:22 A.M.: Today in the Senate chambers, we’re expecting to hear the rules that will govern the impeachment trial for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Monday
6:18 P.M.: State Sen. Angela Paxton, wife of Attorney General Ken Paxton, released a statement not fully confirming that she will vote in the possible impeachment of her husband but that “I will carry out my duties.”
10:15 A.M.: Paxton took to social media Monday and called the trial a "kangaroo court," before asking the public for donations to fight back.
"RINOS and far-left radicals have established a kangaroo court in the TX Lege. to eliminate America’s most conservative Attorney General. Help me fight back! Would you donate $1, $5, $50, $100 today to show Austin you are in this fight w/me? Follow the link below to donate TODAY," the tweet read. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/ken-paxton-impeachment-trial-update/285-0d912e26-bad7-4474-8837-348de5259dba | 2023-06-20T19:30:42 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/ken-paxton-impeachment-trial-update/285-0d912e26-bad7-4474-8837-348de5259dba |
HOLLY Mich. (WJRT) - The Village of Holly is under a Boil Water Alert because of a broken water main.
The alert is for all residents that use the Village of Holly water system, because of a broken 12-inch water main.
The alert is in effect for at least the next 48 hours.
For further information, visit the Village of Holly's website at hollyvillage.org, visit their Facebook page or contact the Village of Holly Public Work Department at (248) 634-2022. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/village-of-holly-under-a-boil-water-alert/article_ad9d9a9e-0f9a-11ee-b12a-4f604622c2c4.html | 2023-06-20T19:39:38 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/village-of-holly-under-a-boil-water-alert/article_ad9d9a9e-0f9a-11ee-b12a-4f604622c2c4.html |
Kaboom! Here's where to see fireworks displays in York County for the Fourth of July
Looking to celebrate the Fourth of July by watching a big fireworks display?
Some communities are still planning to host large fireworks displays even though York County currently has a burn ban in place that prohibits pyrotechnics because of the drought.
Some boroughs and townships are working to grant written approval for the large public displays to go on. That is allowed under the ban. Others were still uncertain whether they will be able to set off the pyrotechnics.
The show will go on for Shrewsbury, for example, if the fire chief feels that it is safe, said Matthew Mitzel, a co-chairperson for the Shrewsbury Fireman’s Carnival. The fireworks display, which will be new this year, is part of the annual carnival.
"We will be taking extra precaution, which includes watering our fields, having a safe fall out zone, and having extra fire apparatus on site," he said in an email.
Check back as the list will be updated if plans change.
Not all of the shows are held around Independence Day, so there is an opportunity to watch more than one.
Here's where you can see fireworks for the holiday:
Dover Township
The Fourth of July Red, White & Boom will celebrate the nation's birthday. Food trucks will be available starting at 6 p.m.
Date: Monday, July 3
Time: Dusk
Location: Eagle View Park, 2480 West Canal Road (behind the township building)
Learn more: dovertownship.org
Hanover
The July 4 fireworks event is planned for Independence Day, according to the borough.
Date: Tuesday, July 4 (Rain date will be July 5.)
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Wilson Avenue, behind Lowe's on Eisenhower Drive
Learn more: www.hanoverboroughpa.gov
Jacobus
The 4th of July "BLAST" will celebrate its 58th year, and the annual event will feature a children's patriotic parade, a car show, music, food and more.
The Jacobus Goodwill Fire Company will be selling chicken barbecue, and food trucks will be selling cuisine.
Musical entertainment starts at 10 a.m. and will include a variety, including country, bluegrass/gospel and rock and roll.
Because of the burn ban, the fireworks and evening entertainment will be announced at a later time, according to a flyer.
The event is organized by the Jacobus Lions Club, Inc.
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: 8:30 a.m. for the activities through dusk, when the fireworks will be set off.
Location: Jacobus Community Park, South Main Street
Learn more: e-clubhouse.org/sites/jacobus/index.php
July4York 2023
The annual celebration returns to WellSpan Park.
It starts with a pre-game Judgement Free Fun Zone presented by Planet Fitness. It will include inflatables, child-oriented games, and the Big Boy Brass Band, according to a news release.
The York Revolution will play against the Charlestown Dirty Birds at 4:30 p.m. for fans with tickets.
After the game, the York Symphony Orchestra will perform and the crowd can watch the fireworks display.
Traditions Bank is presenting the event, and the Glatfelter Insurance Group is presenting the fireworks.
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: Judgement Free Funzone starts at 2 p.m.; ballgame at 4:30 p.m.; gates open for free admission at 8 p.m.; the York Symphony Orchestra will perform at 8:30 p.m.; fireworks will be set off at 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are needed for the ballgame.
Location: 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York. Parking at 31 Hamilton Ave.
Learn more: yorkrevolution.com
New Freedom
The New Freedom Lions Club is hosting its carnival from July 3 through July 8 this year, and fireworks will be set off on Friday, July 7.
The Ren Williams Band will be performing at 7 p.m. Friday before the fireworks display.
Date: Friday, July 7 (Rain date: Saturday, July 8)
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Location: Marge Goodfellow park in downtown New Freedom
Learn more: newfreedomlionsclub.org
Red Lion
Red Lion will be hosting a fireworks display.
Date: Monday, July 3
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Fairmount Park, 108 Boundary Ave.
Learn more: www.redlionpa.org
Shrewsbury
The Shrewsbury Fireman's Carnival is being held from June 26 through July 1. The fire company will offer a brand new fireworks display this year.
Date: Friday, June 30 (Rain date: Saturday, July 1)
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: 21 W. Forrest Ave., Shrewsbury
Learn more: shrewsburyfire.com
Springettsbury Township
The Independence Day Celebration, part of the Summer Concert Series at Springettsbury Township Park, will feature a performance by Stonewood followed by fireworks. The event is presented by Hollywood Casino York.
Date: Sunday, July 2
Time: 7 p.m. for the concert; 9:15 p.m. for the fireworks
Location: Springettsbury Township Park Amphitheater, 1501 Mount Zion Road
Learn more: www.springettsbury.com
Stewartstown
HARPFEST 2023 will feature entertainment, food trucks, and activities for children, such as bounce attractions and face painting.
The JC Fisher Band will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, July 1 (Rain date: Sunday, July 2)
Time: 4 p.m. for the activities, 9:30 p.m. for the fireworks
Location: 16 College Ave., Stewartstown
Learn more: www.harp-online.org
Wrightsville
Fireworks, music and food trucks are planned for the Fourth of July celebration near the Susquehanna River.
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: 4 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Location: Front and Walnut streets
Learn more: wrightsvilleborough.com
York Township
Freedom Fireworks, which had been planned for June 23, has been postponed until July 7, according to the York Township website. The flick will be "Lightyear."
Date: Friday, July 7
Time: Around dusk
Location: York Township Park, 25 Oak St.
Learn more: yorktownshiprec.com
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Gettysburg
A Gettysburg Fourth! will be held on Independence Day.
It will feature food trucks, a beer garden, music, Bingo, children's activities and more.
The Gettysburg Civic Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. this year on the family stage, and local band “Schizophonic” will play at 4:30 p.m. in the ampitheater.
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: 4 p.m. the festivities begin; 9:20 p.m. the fireworks display starts
Cost: $5 for parking
Location: Gettysburg Area Rec Park, Breckenridge Street
Learn more: destinationgettysburg.com
Harrisburg
The July 4th Food Truck Festival & Fireworks will feature more than 45 food carts, a beer/wine garden, children's activities and more.
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: 1 to 9 p.m. for the festivities; approximately 9:15 p.m. for the fireworks display
Cost for parking: Free street parking, $5 on City Island, $10 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Market Square Garage.
Location: Riverfront Park, Harrisburg
Learn more: harrisburgpa.gov
Lancaster
The Summer Music Series at Long's Park will feature a fireworks display after its annual patriotic concert.
The U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own," and a local color guard will perform.
Date: Sunday, July 2
Time: 7:30 p.m. for the concert; fireworks to follow
Location: 1441 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster
Learn more: longspark.org | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/19/july-4-2023-fireworks-in-york-harrisburg-lancaster-gettysburg/70280585007/ | 2023-06-20T19:40:13 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/19/july-4-2023-fireworks-in-york-harrisburg-lancaster-gettysburg/70280585007/ |
Two motorcycle riders die in separate crashes in southwestern York County: coroner
Two motorcycle riders have died in the past week in separate crashes in southwestern York County, according to the York County Coroner's Office.
One motorcyclist died Monday evening at York Hospital after he was involved in a crash in Codorus Township, a news release states. The name of the victim has not been released at this time.
The rider reportedly struck a tree around 6 p.m. Monday in the 6700 block of Steltz Road, the news release states. He was wearing a helmet. The cause of death is multiple blunt force injuries.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.
Another motorcyclist died Thursday afternoon at the same hospital after being injured in a two-vehicle crash eight days earlier, the release states.
David Lantry, 62, of the 200 block of Baltimore Street in Hanover, died of multiple blunt force injuries, the release states. He was not wearing a helmet.
The crash happened around 8:58 p.m. June 7 in the 100 block of Eisenhower Drive in Hanover. The motorcycle collided with an SUV, the release states.
Hanover Borough Police are investigating.
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Red Lion dog breeder listed as one of the 100 worst puppy mills in the U.S.
A Red Lion dog breeder has been listed in an annual report by the U.S. Humane Society as being among the top 100 problem puppy mills and sellers in the United States.
The Humane Society, in a report titled “The Horrible Hundred 2023,” cited a state inspection report in listing Little Puppies Online, also known as Pennsylvania Puppies Online, as one of the 100 worst puppy mills and sellers in the country.
The Sept. 23, 2022, inspection by the Pennsylvania Dog Law Enforcement Office found that the more than 100 puppies on the premises of the kennel, in the 300 block of West High Street, were housed in cages so cramped that they “could not turn around, stand erect, sit or lie down normally.”
The state issued a verbal and written warning and pledged to conduct a follow-up inspection. It wasn’t clear whether a follow-up inspection was done.
The Humane Society noted that the breeder was affiliated with an Ohio-based breeder called Little Puppies Online, which has breeders in Georgia, Indiana and Florida. The company’s Maryland kennel was closed in August 2022 after it was found to be in violation of the state’s No More Puppy Mills Act.
In August 2022. the Maryland Attorney General’s officer reached a settlement with the kennel that included a $75,000 civil penalty, which could be increased to up to $250,000 should further violations occur.
The Daily Record in Maryland reported that a woman who answered the phone at the Maryland kennel said it had moved to Pennsylvania.
A woman who answered the phone at the Red Lion kennel said, “We’re not interested. Thank you.” Then she hung up.
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York officers under internal investigation after hitting suspect during an arrest: police
York City Police's internal affairs division is investigating two officers after a video surfaced on social media showing them hitting a suspect during an arrest last week.
The video shows the officers struggling on the ground with Anthony Balbi-Reyes and punching him multiple times. He suffered blows to the head.
Police allege that Balbi-Reyes fought officers when they tried to arrest him on Friday, and he punched one of the officers in face, causing an injury, according to a news release. Police say he attacked a woman a short time before his arrest.
York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow addressed the video circulating on social media and the internal investigation in a statement on Monday.
"I respect the concerns that my community has, and I respect the difficult job my officers have to do," he said.
He asked the public to resist the urge to rush to judgment. The department needs to evaluate the situation based on the facts that are gathered. The officers wear body cameras that capture their interactions with the public.
Fighting in the street with people isn't something most officers want to do, but sometimes it can be unavoidable if it's the only or the safest option police have, he said.
"If our people were wrong, we're going to deal with it," he said. "If they weren't, even though some people might not like the conclusion or what the situation looked like, we're still going to deal with it."
Police spoke with a witness on Friday afternoon who said Balbi-Reyes was hitting a woman inside of a residence in the 100 block of West Maple Street. The witness chased him out of the house with a bat, the news release states.
The victim told police that Balbi-Reyes, who was armed with a pistol, entered her home through a window. They argued, and he attacked her, dragging her across the floor by her hair. He took her phone and glasses before he was chased off by the witness.
Police say the victim suffered injuries in the attack.
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Officers spoke with Balbi-Reyes in the 100 block of West Jackson Street. Police allege that he admitted that he unlawfully entered the residence and "gripped her up."
That's when the officers attempted to arrest him and the use of force followed.
"Right now, I'm just thankful that we got the woman the help that she needed that day, and ultimately, no one was severely hurt," Muldrow said.
The officers remain available for duty, Muldrow said.
The internal investigation could take anywhere from a week to a month, Inspector Mike Davis said.
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Police have charged Balbi-Reyes, 19, with aggravated assault on a police officer, burglary, terroristic threats, simple assault and resisting arrest.
He was released on $15,000 bail, according to court records. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/york-officers-hit-suspect-during-arrest-under-internal-investigation/70336945007/ | 2023-06-20T19:40:47 | 1 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/york-officers-hit-suspect-during-arrest-under-internal-investigation/70336945007/ |
Chesterfield County Police have identified the victims of two fatal vehicle crashes that took place last week.
Shortly before 3 p.m. last Friday, a 2005 Ford Focus was traveling on Genito Road when it was hit by a pickup truck at the intersection of Genito Road and Stigall Way. The driver of the sedan has been identified as Amy J. Dew, of Chesterfield.
Just under 24 hours later, police responded to a crash at the intersection of Hull Street Road and Bayside Lane in which a motorcycle hit an SUV. The motorcyclist has been identified as C. Dwayne Mouser, of Burkeville.
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Both Dew, 67, and Mouser, 51, were transported to area hospitals, where they later died of their injuries.
Investigations are ongoing in both crashes, and anyone with additional information about either incident is asked to call the Chesterfield County Police Department at (804) 748-1251 or contact Crime Solvers anonymously at (804) 748-0660. | https://richmond.com/news/local/chesterfield-county-police-victims-fatal-crashes-dew-mouser/article_fa1814be-0f98-11ee-98f1-272ed7ffe4a2.html | 2023-06-20T19:42:30 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/chesterfield-county-police-victims-fatal-crashes-dew-mouser/article_fa1814be-0f98-11ee-98f1-272ed7ffe4a2.html |
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — State Police and city officers are involved in a standoff in Wilkes-Barre.
State Police were called in to assist Wilkes-Barre Police with a standoff Tuesday morning along Sambourne Street in the city.
According to court paperwork, police received a call just before 9 a.m. from a woman who said Luis Soto Madera fired a shot at her inside a home on Sambourne Street.
No one was hit by the gunfire. Three people who were inside the home at the time all got out safely.
State Troopers, Wilkes-Barre city officers, and K-9 units remain in the area as Soto Madera is believed to still be in the house.
This is a developing story. Newswatch 16 will have more information as it becomes available. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/police-activity-standoff-wilkes-barre-heres-what-we-know/523-d5143168-925d-4c6a-a68f-2de0830efe82 | 2023-06-20T19:44:37 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/police-activity-standoff-wilkes-barre-heres-what-we-know/523-d5143168-925d-4c6a-a68f-2de0830efe82 |
Cedar Falls Fire Rescue will host a blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 28 at the Public Safety Center, 4600 South Main Street, in the training room.
Visit rcblood.org/3MWHFRO to sign up for an appointment or call 1-800-733-2767. All presenting donors will be entered to win a pair of day passes to Lost Island Water Park and a four-pack of Iowa Cubs tickets. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/appointments-being-taken-for-june-28-blood-drive-in-cedar-falls/article_f025c516-0f9b-11ee-aa6f-13a275bdeb10.html | 2023-06-20T19:48:29 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/appointments-being-taken-for-june-28-blood-drive-in-cedar-falls/article_f025c516-0f9b-11ee-aa6f-13a275bdeb10.html |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pride festivities will be taking over Downtown St. Petersburg this weekend. There will be events all weekend long, including a parade making its way down Bayshore Drive.
St. Pete Pride is the largest pride event in the South. With roughly 100,000 people expected, there will be a heavier police presence to keep you safe.
The Pride parade takes place on Saturday, stretching from the Dali Museum to Vinoy Park. This route is reversed from years prior.
The increased security measures are extensive, with officers surveilling on the ground, from the water, and remotely.
"We will have our state, federal and local partners with us at this event. You will see more police cars, hopefully, you won't see any detectives than playing uniform," St. Pete Police Chief Anthony Holloway said. "We'll have cameras surveillance with every type of surveillance possible because we want this to be a safe event."
There are new laws now in effect that have prompted discussion by organizers. The child protection act bans children's exposure to adult live performances.
"So we have live performances on parade day from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. They encompass all kinds of entertainment," St. Pete Pride Executive Director Nicole Berman said. "And we don't anticipate that any of those performances will violate any laws."
Holloway said his officers are ready to enforce all newly passed legislation.
"We are going to enforce a law that was passed, we've already worked things out if we see an issue, my team and I will contact Nicole," Holloway explained. "Nicole has her marshals throughout, she will give them a warning like they're supposed to give the warning. Then after that, we'll take action that needs to be taken."
Berman said the goal is that Pride is not overshadowed by legislation or safety procedures.
"We've reached out to all of our performers and are pretty clear on what is and isn't allowed," Berman said. "And again, this is not any different than years past."
This year marks the 21st St. Pete Pride event, giving community members a chance to celebrate who they are, freely and openly.
Chief Holloway added there haven't been any incidents targeting LGBTQ people in St. Pete in the last year.
If you're planning to be out and about along St. Pete Pier, no cars will be allowed in or out of that area after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
"The most important thing we want to tell people is if you're going to the pier to have lunch, have your vehicle out of the pier by 4:30," he said. "If not, your vehicle will be there until the parade is over."
For more details on parking, click here.
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More than 50 million Americans live in small cities and towns, but just how safe is small-town America? MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics and quantified the cost of those crimes to identify the safest and least safe small cities and towns — those with 30,000 to 100,000 residents.
Most of the safest small cities and towns in America are in the Northeast or Midwest, with three of the top ten cities in New York or New Jersey, three in Massachusetts and one each in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Texas. The least safe towns are more distributed, with Pine Bluff, Arkansas, at the top of the list.
15 SAFEST SMALL CITIES AND TOWNS IN AMERICA
1. Yorktown Town, NY - $43 Crime Cost per Capita
2. Mason, OH - $47
3. Andover, MA - $51
4. Southlake, TX - $64
5. Arlington, MA - $65
6. Princeton, NJ - $65
7. Hampden Township, PA - $69
8. Carmel Town, NY - $74
9. Needham, MA - $77
10. Greenwich, CT - $81
11. Westfield, NJ - $85
12. Rexburg, ID - $86
13. Sammamish, WA - $90
14. North Andover, MA - $95
15. White Lake Township, MI - $95
THE SAFEST TOWN IN EACH STATE
- Alabama: Vestavia Hills - $158
- Arizona: San Luis - $152
- Arkansas: Bentonville - $812
- California: La Mesa - $778
- Colorado: Erie - $139
- Connecticut: Greenwich - $81
- Delaware: Newark - $729
- Georgia: Peachtree City - $116
- Idaho: Rexburg - $86
- Illinois: Mundelein - $133
- Indiana: Fishers - $143
- Iowa: Urbandale - $201
- Kansas: Leawood - $162
- Kentucky: Nicholasville - $283
- Louisiana: Kenner - $1,895
- Maine: Portland - $410
- Maryland: Bowie - $375
- Massachusetts: Andover - $51
- Michigan: White Lake Township - $95
- Minnesota: Plymouth - $175
- Mississippi: Southaven - $911
- Missouri: Ballwin - $103
- Montana: Bozeman - $851
- Nebraska: Kearney - $475
- New Hampshire: Salem - $147
- New Jersey: Princeton - $65
- New Mexico: Farmington - $1,682
- New York: Yorktown Town - $43
- North Carolina: Apex - $133
- North Dakota: Williston - $515
- Ohio: Mason - $47
- Oklahoma: Owasso - $347
- Oregon: Lake Oswego - $225
- Pennsylvania: Hampden Township - $69
- Rhode Island: South Kingstown - $111
- South Carolina: Mount Pleasant - $200
- South Dakota: Rapid City - $2,453
- Tennessee: Hendersonville - $142
- Texas: Southlake - $64
- Utah: Lone Peak - $115
- Vermont: Burlington - $681
- Virginia: Leesburg - $314
- Washington: Sammamish - $90
- West Virginia: Morgantown - $1,296
- Wisconsin: New Berlin - $102
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The Waverly outdoor pool will close early at 4 p.m. June 22 for a Waverly Area Swim Club home swim meet.
For more information, contact Waverly Leisure Services at 319-352-6263 or the swimming pool at 319-352-6249.
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Tribal officials agree to keep roads open for another month in northern Wisconsin reservation
Tribal officials from the Lac du Flambeau Reservation in northern Wisconsin have agreed to keep four roads open for use by nontribal members for at least another month.
The tribe had barricaded the roads in January, stranding non-tribal residents of some 65 properties by cutting off the only access for vehicle traffic to their homes.
Tribal officials said the easement agreement for the roads expired more than 10 years ago and the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs and the title insurance companies that handle the properties hadn't negotiated in good faith to extend the agreements.
Officials with the town of Lac du Flambeau — the nontribal government on the reservation — held a special meeting March 11 and accepted the tribe’s offer to remove the barricades for 90 days in exchange for $60,000 while negotiations for a more permanent solution continue.
That agreement was set to expire this month. The town posted on its website that its chairman, Matt Gaulke, hand-delivered a check to Lac du Flambeau Tribal President John Johnson last week to keep the roads open another month.
A tribal council resolution shows that the payments to keep the roads open will increase by $2,000 each month until long-term agreements can be reached.
The town is paying the tribe $22,000 to keep the four roads open until mid-July and will have to pay another $24,000 to keep the roads open until mid-August.
Johnson had previously said residents had been trespassing on the illegally built roads on tribal lands and the tribe needs to safeguard what little land it has left.
“Imagine if someone built a road through your property without your permission to access land on the other side of your property,” Johnson said in a statement. “A title company then tells your neighbor they are guaranteed access forever to their property through your land over illegally built road.”
Tribal officials said the fees to permanently reopen the roads would cost $20 million after lawyer fees, easement costs and repayment for 10 years of trespassing were tallied.
Town officials have proposed a referendum asking taxpayers to pay for the roads as a possible long-term solution.
“A referendum, if necessary to complete negotiations, would not be held until the spring primary in February, 2024,” town officials said in a response letter to residents. “With that in mind, the question will be published in advance with the implementation spelled out.”
Meanwhile, many of the residents are suing the tribe in federal court for the roads to reopen for safety concerns, but judges have been siding with the tribe.
And the federal government filed a lawsuit against the town in June, alleging that the town knowingly allowed people to trespass on tribal land.
Town officials also had posted on the town website that previous negative rhetoric attacking the tribe wasn’t helping negotiations.
“The town continues to be open and willing to work with the tribe on community issues,” town officials wrote in a response letter to residents. “This is an ongoing process. Continued communication is key.”
Frank Vaisvilas is a former Report for America corps member who covers Native American issues in Wisconsin based at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Contact him at fvaisvilas@gannett.com or 815-260-2262. Follow him on Twitter at @vaisvilas_frank. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/06/20/lac-du-flambeau-tribal-officials-ok-keeping-roads-open-another-month/70338490007/ | 2023-06-20T19:48:44 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/06/20/lac-du-flambeau-tribal-officials-ok-keeping-roads-open-another-month/70338490007/ |
GRESHAM, Ore. — Legacy Health has announced that the Mount Hood Family Birth Center in Gresham will reopen on June 21. It has been closed for nearly three months, since March 17.
The birth facility at Mount Hood Medical Center will be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It will accommodate all patients receiving care at the Mount Hood Women's Health Clinic, which is located in the Mount Hood campus, Legacy said in a news release Monday evening.
"Due to the unpredictable nature of labor and delivery care, birthing people may need to be transferred to other facilities at certain times when our center is at capacity to ensure safe patient care. This is a standard practice for all family birth centers in the region," Legacy said in the news release.
In January, Legacy announced that it would close the birth center due to a worker shortage and financial losses, and also cited a lower number of births at the facility. Legacy moved forward with the closure in March, despite significant opposition from health care providers and members of the community who voiced their concerns. All scheduled deliveries and pregnancy-related care was transferred to the Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.
Legacy has since announced reopening dates multiple times over the past few months, but has delayed the birth center's reopening each time. Most recently, the birth center was expected to be operational again on June 13. However, that was paused because the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMM) requested additional information prior to approving the birth center's new operating plan.
In an email Tuesday morning, Legacy confirmed to KGW that the OHA and the CMM approved the birth center's new plan on June 16.
The Mount Hood Family Birth Center provides comprehensive care for patients who are pregnant.
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OCALA, Fla. – A children’s book author and a group of parents filed a federal lawsuit against Lake County Schools over the school board’s decision to restrict access to a children’s book.
Author Peter Parnell and six children, represented by their parents, filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in Ocala’s federal court.
They argue the Lake County school board violated first amendment freedoms when they decided to pull the book Tango Makes Three from school libraries last December.
According to the lawsuit, Tango Makes Three “tells the true story of two male penguins in New York City’s Central Park Zoo. The penguins, named Roy and Silo, formed an enduring pair bond and, with the help of a conscientious zookeeper, adopted, hatched, and raised a penguin chick named Tango.”
The lawsuit claimed the school board restricted access to the book for students kindergarten to third grade in the wake of the passage of HB 1557, The Parental Rights in Education Act, dubbed by many as Don’t Say Gay.
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“The school district made no attempt to disguise the reason for its decision,” the lawsuit states. “It restricted students below the fourth grade from reading Tango because of H.B. 1557, as well as the content and viewpoint expressed in the book. It cited no legitimate pedagogical reason for its decision—nor could it: Tango was a library book, not part of the school curriculum; the book is factually ac-curate, non-vulgar, and non-obscene; Tango had previously stood on school library shelves; and Tango was restricted for illegitimate, narrowly partisan and political reasons.”
This lawsuit comes amid a nationwide movement to restrict children’s access to some books that some parents may deem inappropriate.
All Central Florida school districts have procedures and policies in place for parents to challenge books in school libraries, and each book is evaluated as a result.
News 6 contacted Lake County Schools for a comment on the lawsuit, and spokeswoman Sherri Owens said they do not comment on pending litigation.
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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Royal Caribbean International has just revealed a brand-new getaway experience: Utopia of the Seas.
Starting July 2024 from Port Canaveral, Utopia will introduce “unmatched weekend energy” fit with more than 40 ways to drink and dine, more pools and ways to have the perfect day, according to aa news release.
On the topic of perfect days, “Perfect Day at CocoCay” – va new private island in the Bahamas, including an adults-only Hideaway Beach, is set to open in early 2024.
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Some new additions to the ship include a new Carribean tiki bar, “first-of-its-kind immersive dining experience”, longest dry slide at sea and newly designed resort-style pools.
“Vacationers are looking to make every moment count by celebrating and recharging with their friends and family, and Utopia of the Seas makes all that possible in more ways than one,” Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International said. “With the variety of dining, bars, pools, entertainment and thrills that make Oasis Class ships revolutionary and the experiences to match on our private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, we’ve combined the best of the best to create the world’s biggest weekend for everyone.”
Utopia opens for bookings on Friday, June 23. Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members can book on Thursday, June 22. You can book your trip here.
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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – Mechanics for Nissan dealerships in Central Florida have come together to file a collective action lawsuit against their employers for failing to pay minimum wage or overtime hours.
On Thursday, four dealerships were issued complaints: Universal Nissan, Reed Nissan Orlando, Reed Nissan Clermont and Sutherlin Nissan. The lawsuit filed by éclat Law claims these dealerships were following a policy set by Nissan North America where they paid its mechanics on a “flat-rate basis,” rather than hourly or salaried wage.
The suit says that failed to meet the federal minimum wage and didn’t compensate workers for a time-and-a-half rate for overtime hours. Both of these issues are violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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According to the lawsuit, this system encouraged workers to work faster because the more they worked, the more they were paid. However, the mechanics accused the dealerships of misusing the system to compensate below minimum wage and withhold overtime pay. Nissan workers say they spent numerous unaccounted-for hours doing work but were not compensated because they were not “flagged hours.”
Central Florida Nissan dealerships are also accused of forcing mechanics to purchase and maintain their own tools and supplies, without reimbursement.
“We are fighting back on behalf of workers who have been taken advantage of by their employer,” attorney Kevin Ross-Andino said in a news release.
éclat Law believes there are potentially more suits throughout various states, including Florida, Georgia and Alabama.
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Lakeland resident has claimed the $1 million prize from the SEVEN FIGURES Scratch-Off game.
Lottery officials announced that 51-year-old Kimberly Grooms purchased a $5 scratch-off ticket from a Circle K in Lakeland at 3730 Airport Road. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
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Grooms chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $695,000.00 at the Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee.
The $5 SEVEN FIGURES Scratch-Off game amounts to more 5.8 million winning tickets, with a top prize of $1 million prize. This ticket offers more than $79.5 million in cash prizes. The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-3.77, according to the Florida Lottery.
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The interim director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska is taking over the position permanently.
Mindy Rush Chipman will be the organization’s next executive director, concluding a national search and her time as interim chief.
Mindy Rush Chipman
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Shortly after starting as legal director in 2022 at the ACLU of Nebraska, Rush Chipman began serving in an interim role after Danielle Conrad left the organization to run for the Legislature.
Previously, Rush Chipman served in leadership roles at the Immigrant Legal Center and the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights.
Rush Chipman has also promoted Rose Godinez to legal director. Godinez joined the ACLU of Nebraska in 2017 in a role focused on policy and litigation, including First Amendment, immigrants’ rights, students’ rights, police practices, racial justice and Indigenous justice.
ACLU legal director Rose Godinez
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ACLU of Nebraska Board President Ashlei Spivey called the two leaders "transformative."
"Ultimately, these are two proven leaders who are both well positioned to keep working alongside our communities to build power and achieve change. I look forward to seeing the team’s continued impact in the months and years to come,” Spivey said.
Top Journal Star photos for June 2023
Scott Copeland (Left) and Donnette Thayer (right) play Irish folk music with friends during the Hub Farmers Market at Union Plaza park on Wednesday. The markets are Wednesdays, from 5-7 p.m., through Sept. 20.
HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star
Open Harvest employees shovel gravel at the Open Harvest ground breaking in the Telegraph District, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Lincoln.
HAYDEN ROONEY Journal Star
Dynasty Volleyball players Abigail Mullen (bottom left), Reese Messer (left), Claire Cisneros (top right), and Skyler Pierce (right) share snacks and stories with one another as they rest on the catwalk overlooking the volleyball courts ahead of their next match during the Midwest PreNationals tournament on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Sports Pavilion Lawrence in Lawrence.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Fisherman Salem Alsareni, catches a 24 inch carp, weighing in at six and a half pounds at Holmes Lake, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Lincoln.
HAYDEN ROONEY Journal Star
Angela Gebhardt walks next to Star City Chorus during the Star City Pride Parade Saturday at the Nebraska state Capitol.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Foster Care Closet employee Brooke Horton lifts boxes of diapers onto the bus before departing for Norfolk on Friday.
HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star
University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor candidate Rodney Bennett answers questions from students and staff who are part of the College of Law on Thursday at the Office of the President.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Terrance McIntyre gets his hair cut by Treveon Phinney at 402 Fades Barber Shop on Thursday at Gateway Mall.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Eliana Athena Vargas Smith, 2, plays in the fountain at Union Plaza park on Wednesday, when temperatures reached 88 degrees in Lincoln.
HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star
Children extend their arms outward as they reach for bubbles to pop during a family fun night ice cream party on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Charles H. Gere Branch Library in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Harper Trumble (top right) dances with her cousin Keegan VanDeWater (right) while Alexis Arai y Su Grupo perform as part of the Jazz in June concert series on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at in the Sheldon Sculpture Garden at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln. The first performers for Jazz in June drew a sizable crowd on Tuesday. The free concert series, held each Tuesday in June, will feature two sets of music from 7-7:45 p.m. and 8-8:45 p.m. Beyond the performances, the series will include education outreach coordinated by community centers and artists. A market offered food and drinks to hungry patrons. And a bike Valet will provided free, secure parking for bicycles from 5 p.m. until the end of the performance in the market.
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The Rev. T. Michael Williams signs the petition to repeal LB753 during Support our Schools Nebraska petition drive kickoff at the state Capitol on Tuesday.
HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star
Mia Masch, 5, has her hair adjusted by her father Ian while his pet parrot Mango rests atop his shoulder during an animal blessing ceremony at First-Plymouth Church.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Shriner clowns cover their hearts for the invocation before the Nebraska Shrine Bowl on Saturday at Cope Stadium in Kearney.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
A rainbow is seen near Ralston High School stadium during the Nebraska High School Soccer Senior Showcase on Friday.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Grace Jacobson of Lincoln holds a rainbow umbrella over a coffin prop in front of the Governor's Mansion on Thursday, the final day of the legislative session.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Nikita (black) jumps into the dog pool as Pearl chases after her at Off Leash Dog Bar on Wednesday.
HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star
Lincoln East’s Carter Mick (10) poses for portrait , Monday, May 29, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Rebecca Rager greets her grandfather Alfred Zieg (from left) during a celebration before his birthday on Wednesday, in the Gramercy dining room on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at The Residence at Gramercy in Lincoln. 'It has been a life for sure," Alfred Zieg said during the celebration. "And on Wednesday I get to start all over again, right?"
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Muggs, a 6 year-old chocolate lab fetches his toy from the water following his dive on Saturday at Paws 4 Fun in Lincoln.
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Fire fighters clear out hot debris pulled off of 411 Mulder Dr home after alert two back yard fire, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Lincoln.
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'Baby Ava,' survivor of 2011 Ocean City car crash, dies at age 13
Ava Marie DelRicco, 13, of Ocean View, Delaware, and known publicly as "Baby Ava" after the December 2011 car crash that nearly killed her, has died.
"We lost the most precious little girl today. She was our angel and so sweet. She passed in her sleep," Lisa DelRicco said in a Friday, June 16 Facebook post.
Ava brought such a bright light of sunshine to anyone that was around her, the DelRicco family said in the young girl's obituary posted by Melson Funeral Services. Ava had just finished seventh grade at Georgetown Middle School through Howard T. Ennis. She loved music and would move her legs to the beat of the music in her roller-walker. Also a beach girl, she loved being on the beach and spending time with her family.
Ava was merely an infant when she suffered life-threatening injuries in the 2011 car crash in Ocean City.
She and her mother, Annemarie DelRicco, were stopped at a red light at 142nd Street and Coastal Highway after running errands in the resort town when Andre James Kaczynski, high on PCP at the time and speeding northbound on Coastal Highway, slammed his pickup truck into the family's vehicle.
The impact was "explosive," crushing the rear of the vehicle and breaching the passenger area where Baby Ava was secured in her car seat, Delmarva Now previously reported. The collision caused Ava, only 18 months old at the time, to suffer two broken legs, a crushed foot and a traumatic brain injury. She required multiple brain surgeries that involved replacing a part of her skull and a shunt in her head.
The entire resort community embraced “Baby Ava” with vigils, fundraisers and prayers, her obituary said. Her strong, resilient personality allowed her to survive the accident, but the severe brain damage limited her quality of life. Her mother and father became her around-the-clock caregivers.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, located at 38040 Muddy Neck Road in Ocean View. A visitation will also be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 22, at St. Luke Catholic Church, located at 9903 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at noon. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Delaware.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Ava’s name to the Epilepsy Foundation by visiting www.epilepsy.com.
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Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/06/20/baby-ava-survivor-of-2011-ocean-city-car-crash-dies-at-age-13/70337891007/ | 2023-06-20T19:53:46 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/06/20/baby-ava-survivor-of-2011-ocean-city-car-crash-dies-at-age-13/70337891007/ |
The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse is back with cheap family movie deals at two local theaters.
Cinemark Monroeville Mall and XD and Cinemark Center Township Marketplace in Monaca will host the special shows.
Tickets will be offered for $1.50 plus taxes and fees for certain movies.
The promotions will run every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. through Aug. 10. Some theaters will also offer additional showtimes throughout the week, so make sure to check with each theater for details.
In addition to cheap movie tickets, you can save $1 on kids’ snack packs and any size popcorn and drink combos during the clubhouse showtimes.
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PITTSBURGH — Three years after a man was found stabbed to death and stuffed in plastic garbage bags, his estranged wife is finally standing trial.
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It’s the day Deric Davis’ family has been waiting for since detectives recovered his body back in 2020. They were in court today for the first day of Janet Winbush’s non-jury trial.
On Channel 11 News at 6 p.m., hear from his family about what they feel was the hardest part of the first day of her trial.
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The Coos Bay City Council approved a contract that would start construction of a “green” parking lot at their June 6 meeting, also raising sewer fees and adopting the FY 24 budget.
The contract for the new parking lot, which will be located on the southwest corner of Third Street and Central Avenue, was awarded to Knife River in the amount of $1,392,627. The contract includes a 15% contingency.
Funding for the contract comes through the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s State Revolving Fund program, which includes a Sponsorship Option loan. Coos Bay originally secured the loan to fund the wastewater treatment plant 2 project. So, if the funds are to be used for the parking lot, water quality must be a major component of the design.
Because of this, according to city council documents, the parking lot “will treat 100% of the stormwater prior to discharging to the bay via previous pavers,” which also helps explain its classification as a “green” parking lot. The lot will also possess 14 parking spaces, sitting areas, landscaping, an outside trash enclosure for local businesses, and an auxiliary power source for festivals, events, and the farmer’s market.
City Manager Roger Craddock said the lot has a long history. Apparently, the original owner of the lot fled the country after “building other people out of their investment dollars,” prompting the city to purchase and tear down the original building.
“Later, the council began deliberating on what the best thing to do with that lot was, and it chose the greatest need in the downtown area was an additional parking lot that could not only provide parking for nearby businesses but then could also serve for event space, or special events such as the Farmers Market, Blackberry Festival, and Fun Festival,” Craddock noted.
Mayor Joe Benetti said he believed the project was going to be a real success.
“I think it’s a piece of property that can be used by all. It’s more than a parking lot, it’s also an event center,” Mayor Benetti added.
The Coos Bay City Council also adopted a resolution increasing sewer user fees by 6.5%. The increase comes at the recommendation of a rate consultant who evaluated the city’s forecasted wastewater operations and maintenance costs for the next fiscal year, including costs for the Treatment Plant 1 Phase 1 project. New rates are effective July 1.
“As part of the process for the annual budget, we do a rate analysis of our sewer fees for the wastewater plant,” Assistant City Manager Nichole Rutherford said. “We engage a rate consultant whose been working for the city for a number of years. This process involves pretty intricate spreadsheets, and he reports back to us the rates we need to meet all our obligations. This year, we are looking at a 6.5% increase.”
Last year’s sewer fee increase was 5.5%. City Manager Roger Craddock added that the annual increases date back to 2007, when the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality notified Coos Bay its sewage system needed $80 million worth of capital improvements.
“Back in 2007, the city was told by DEQ that we have to undertake nearly $80 million worth of capital improvements to our system over a 20-year period,” Craddock said. “The city was faced with making a decision on how best to do that. Does the city raise rates each time we do a new project to cover the cost of that project? Or the other model was to manage capital improvements through debt service. The determination was made if we raise rates on average at 6.5% per year, we could finance all the required capital improvements and keep a steady rate improvement.”
Mayor Benetti added that the funding approach for the capital improvements was “a great approach. Nobody likes to do this, but it’s necessary.”
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From June 7 – 9, Deputy District Attorney J. Blanc represented the State of Oregon in a three-day jury trial vs. Defendant Travis R. Waterston, 55, on the charges of Attempted Murder, Assault II, Menacing and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
On the afternoon of June 9, a jury found Travis R. Waterston guilty on all charges.
On June 12, Waterston received sentencing on the charges as outlined below.
- 90 months Attempted Murder & Menacing
- 70 months concurrent Assault II & Unlawful Use of a Weapon
In this case, the victim expressed profound gratitude to the District Attorney’s Office, specifically Deputy District Attorney J. Blanc, for his efforts in prosecuting this case. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-found-guilty-of-attempted-murder-after-a-three-day-trial/article_90a18fe6-0f94-11ee-8259-5370207e0498.html | 2023-06-20T19:57:11 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-found-guilty-of-attempted-murder-after-a-three-day-trial/article_90a18fe6-0f94-11ee-8259-5370207e0498.html |
January 5, 1944-May25, 2023
A celebration of life will be held July 22, 2023, at 12:00 pm at the Marina Activity Center, 263 Marina Way in Winchester Bay, Oregon.
James “Bill” William Will was born January 5, 1944, in Bandon, Oregon to Luella and James Will. He passed peacefully on May 25, 2023.
Bill attended his elementary and high school years in Bandon. He was proud of the fact that he started his school years in a bassinette in the back of his mother’s classroom, where she taught at the Quonset Hut. Bill graduated from high school in Bandon, Oregon where he grew fond of fishing and hunting. He attended Oregon State University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Forest Engineering. During this time, he married his wife of 59 years, Sharon Will (Mellish). Together they raised three daughters: Pamela, Debbie and Cheryl.
Bill worked multiple jobs in the timber industry throughout his lifetime. He was employed by personal business owners, as well as for International Paper Company, Bohemia Incorporated, Willamette Industries and Weyerhaeuser. He spent his time outdoors and building his business relationships. Bill and his family settled in Reedsport in 1981 where he started his employment for Bohemia Inc. He loved the Oregon coast and all of its outdoor adventures. In his older years, taking daily drives to Winchester Bay became one of his favorite hobbies. Fishing and hunting were among his favorite past times.
Bill was known for his social personality and jovial smile. He could strike up a conversation with anybody and he knew no strangers. He was often seen driving his truck through town with his dog riding passenger.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Pamela, Debbie and Cheryl; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Bill is preceded in death by his mother, Luella; father, James; and son John.
He often visited his local animal shelter and had a strong love of dogs. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Reedsport K9 Shelter, 146 N. 4th St., Reedsport, Oregon, or online at tinyurl.com/ReedsportK9S. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/james-bill-william-will/article_c278f9a4-0f86-11ee-b7b2-5b60c068a32d.html | 2023-06-20T19:57:18 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/james-bill-william-will/article_c278f9a4-0f86-11ee-b7b2-5b60c068a32d.html |
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Prints every Tuesday in The World!
Monday 06/05:
North Bend
• 5:26 am, dead cat in the roadway, 2100 block of Harrison.
• 9:51 am, drinking unlicensed premises, 1500 block of Virginia.
• 11:15 am, juvenile problem, 2300 block of Pacific Street.
• 11:25 am, civil problem, 2100 block of Everett Avenue.
• 12:54 pm, located missing person, Highway 101 mile post 234.
• 5:37 pm, theft, 400 block of Newmark.
• 6:14 pm, civil problem, 3400 block of Chester Street.
• 6:29 pm, theft of bicycle, 2200 block of Meade Avenue.
• 8:54 pm, disorderly conduct, 1500 block Sherman Avenue.
• 11:40 pm, 19 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and Ken Ware.
Coos Bay
• 7:39 am, 72 year old female transported to Coos County jail, 200 block of N Broadway Street.
• 8:12 am, theft, 1700 block of Thompson Road.
• 8:18 am, damage city property, Bunkerhill.
• 8:42 am, 47 year old male cited for unlawful camping and unlicensed dog, 4th and Anderson.
• 10:41 am, theft from vehicle, 600 block of S 11th Street.
• 12:10 pm, missing person, 1900 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:45 pm, dog complaint, 700 block of S Cammann Street.
• 3:23 pm, 47 year old male transported to Coos County jail on two counts theft II and felon in possession of restricted weapon, 500 block of S 4th Street.
• 3:44 pm, criminal mischief, 400 block of S Marple Street.
• 4:48 pm, female subject transported to Coos County jail on warrants, 100 block of S 3rd St.
• 9:09 pm, located stolen property, 300 block of State Street.
• 9:36 pm, threats, 400 block of Hall Avenue.
• 10:03 pm, civil problem, 100 block of S 2nd Street.
• 11:26 pm, 32 year old female arrested by Tillamook Police on warrant, 200 block of Madrona Avenue.
Coquille
• 10:50 am, disorderly conduct, 50 block of E 1st Street.
• 1:14 pm, illegal camping, Highway 42.
• 4:01 pm, disorderly conduct, 1st and Central.
• 6:29 pm, disorderly conduct, 3rd and Central.
Reedsport
• 10:35 am, theft, First Interstate Bank.
• 3:49 pm, disturbance, 2400 block of Arthur Drive.
• 5:55 pm, missing person, Fir Grove Motel.
• 8:41 pm, harassment, 1800 block of Elm Ave.
Tuesday 06/06:
North Bend
• 3:38 am, request cover/assist Coos County Sheriff Officer, 92300 block of Cape Arago Hwy.
• 11:15 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 3400 block of Pine St.
• 1:35 pm, disorderly conduct, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 3:13 pm, dispute, 3700 block of Stanton Avenue.
• 3:27 pm, disorderly conduct, 2600 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 5:40 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 2100 block of Union Street.
• 6:20 pm, dispute, 1300 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:17 pm, disorderly conduct, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 3:22 am, 46 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Cape Arago and Washington.
• 6:09 am, male subject arrested by Corvallis on Coos Bay warrant, 100 block of NW 5th Street.
• 7:23 am, criminal mischief, 100 block of N Schoneman Street.
• 7:27 am, 33 year old female transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 200 block of N Baxter Street.
• 10:19 am, 22 year old female cited result of vehicle fire, Thomas and LaClair.
• 10:57 am, theft from vehicle, 100 block of Central Avenue.
• 2:38 pm, 19 year old male transported to Coos County jail on theft III, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 3:44 pm, hit and run accident, 500 block of Central Avenue.
• 4:15 pm, criminal mischief, 500 block of S Empire Boulevard.
• 6:36 pm, lost wallet and fraudulent charges on debit card, 2000 block of Newmark Ave.
• 7:39 pm, criminal mischief, Newmark and Schoneman.
• 8:20 pm, criminal mischief to vehicles, 200 block of Student Way.
• 9:20 pm, loud noise, 400 block of 4th Avenue.
• 9:09 pm, located missing person, Bunkerhill Area.
• 11:00 pm, harassment, 700 block of Koos Bay Boulevard.
• 11:02 pm, dispute, 1600 block of Newmark Avenue.
Coquille
• 6:00 am, disorderly conduct, 200 block of N Baxter Street.
• 8:00 am, dispute, 600 block of W Central Avenue.
Reedsport
• 7:04 am, theft, 600 block of Masters Way.
• 3:10 pm, animal problem, Joe’s Plumbing.
• 3:59 pm, juvenile problem, Barrone Park.
Wednesday 06/07:
North Bend
• 12:34 am, loud noise complaint, chip pile.
• 7:09 am, dispute, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 10:07 am, civil problem, 3100 block of Pine Street.
• 2:38 pm, recovered stolen property, 3600 block of Broadway Ave.
• 3:43 pm, domestic harassment, 3500 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 5:35 pm, violation of restraining order, 3200 block of Tremont Ave.
• 9:32 pm, intoxicated subject, 800 block of California Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 1:04 am, barking dog, 700 block of F Street.
• 1:26 am, 49 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, Cammann and Newmark.
• 5:31 am, 35 year old male cited on criminal trespass II and resisting arrest, 1100 block of Tideview Terrace.
• 6:15 am, disorderly conduct, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue.
• 7:26 am, dispute, 500 block of Central Avenue.
• 8:23 am, criminal mischief, 1400 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:37 am, 39 year old female cited for driving while suspended, 400 block of Madison Street.
• 8:44 am, recovered stolen vehicle, 200 block of N Baxter Street.
• 9:51 am, 32 year old female served on two warrants, 1300 block of Airport Lane.
• 12:22 pm, disorderly conduct, Broadway and Central.
• 2:38 pm, 50 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Broadway Street and Elrod Avenue.
• 3:05 pm, 41 year old male lodged Coos County jail on warrants, Bayshore and Ivy.
• 4:21 pm, disorderly conduct, 1300 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:27 pm, dispute, 1600 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:11 pm, 42 year old female cited for driving while suspended, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue.
• 9:35 pm, dead deer in the roadway, E Anderson Avenue and S Bayshore Drive.
• 10:10 pm, loud music, 1000 block of W Ingersoll Avenue.
Coquille
• 11:44 am, civil problem, 200 block of W Highway 42.
• 2:58 pm, 39 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 800 block of N Central Boulevard.
• 5:10 pm, 69 year old in custody on warrant, 29800 Ellensburg Ave.
• 8:13 pm, dispute, N Central Boulevard.
• 8:19 pm, dog at large, W 10th Street and N Knott Street.
Reedsport
• 12:59 am, disturbance, Reedsport Lanes.
• 5:04 am, disturbance, Best Budget Inn.
• 10:57 am, juvenile problem, Reedsport Community Charter School.
• 3:35 pm, fraud, Reedsport Police Department.
• 4:43 pm, animal problem, 900 block of Fern Place. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_0b168416-0f95-11ee-a0d4-8713535e5094.html | 2023-06-20T19:57:24 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_0b168416-0f95-11ee-a0d4-8713535e5094.html |
HAMMOND — Federal prosecutors are seeking to have former Republican Portage Mayor James Snyder surrender himself in no more than a week to begin serving a 21-month prison sentence on his bribery and tax violation convictions.
The request, which was filed Tuesday, comes in the wake of Thursday's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit that rejected all of Snyder's claims of error in his case, which upheld his convictions.
"Now that the judgment has been affirmed, it is appropriate to revoke the defendant’s bond and have the defendant surrender to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons," according to Amarjeet Bhachu, special attorney for the United States.
The motion references federal code "permitting bond pending appeal only when appeal presents a 'substantial question of law' likely to result in reversal or new trial."
"In view of the fact that this matter has been pending for a considerable period, the government respectfully requests that the defendant be ordered to surrender within seven days, on or before June 27, 2023," the motion reads.
Snyder's defense attorney had not filed a response by early Tuesday afternoon.
Snyder, 45, was found guilty of soliciting and accepting a $13,000 bribe in 2014 in return for steering a $1.125 million contract for the purchase of garbage trucks for the city of Portage to the local Great Lakes Peterbilt company. Additionally, federal prosecutors said he obstructed the Internal Revenue Service's efforts to collect unpaid taxes on a private mortgage company he ran.
He was tried and found guilty in February 2019. When Snyder’s attorney’s moved for a judgment of acquittal or a new trial, the district court denied the motion for acquittal but granted Snyder a new trial on the bribery charge. He was convicted for a second time in March 2021.
In an appeal argued before the court in January, Snyder’s defense team said his rights were violated when the government seized email communications between him and his attorney as part of the discovery of evidence in the case.
"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 government maintained the integrity of its investigation through a filtering process in which federal agents determine which emails are considered “privileged” communications that should not be disclosed to the prosecution.
"The emails had been seized and the filter process completed before Snyder was indicted in November 2016, and only at that time did his Sixth Amendment right to counsel attach," the appellate court wrote. The court also concluded that seizure of Snyder’s emails under the warrant did not violate the particularity requirement of the Fourth Amendment.
Snyder's team further argued that his conviction was not supported by sufficient evidence, which the judges did not find to be legitimate.
"The evidence here was sufficient to support the jury’s verdict," the judges said. "Evidence at trial established that Snyder owed personal and payroll taxes and that the IRS had taken ‘specific, targeted’ steps to collect by levying Snyder’s personal and business bank accounts."
Snyder’s legal team took additional action in March, suing the city of Portage, Democratic Mayor Sue Lynch and city attorney Dan Whitten, accusing the two of instructing city employees, including case witness Randall Reeder Jr., to not meet with Snyder and his legal team as they prepared for his second trial.
Attorneys for the city, Lynch and Whitten filed a motion in May to dismiss. Snyder’s legal team has five days to respond to the motion, according to federal court records.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
Former Portage Mayor James Snyder, right, exits the federal courthouse in Hammond in March 2021 with his wife, Deborah, after a jury returned a guilty verdict in the ex-mayor's bribery trial. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/feds-want-former-gop-portage-mayor-snyder-to-begin-serving-prison-term-within-a-week/article_50497c76-0f92-11ee-8e33-b3d4ff482ad3.html | 2023-06-20T20:01:33 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/feds-want-former-gop-portage-mayor-snyder-to-begin-serving-prison-term-within-a-week/article_50497c76-0f92-11ee-8e33-b3d4ff482ad3.html |
PARK CITY, Kan. (KSNW) — Another victim of an apparent drug overdose at a Park City hotel has died.
Last Thursday, 911 got a call around 12:40 a.m. that three people may have experienced substance abuse overdoses at a hotel in the 900 block of Connolly Court.
Park City Police Department officers went to the hotel room and found the three victims. A 43-year-old Park City woman died at the scene.
A 32-year-old homeless man temporarily staying at the hotel was in serious condition. The PCPD announced Monday that the man has died.
A 38-year-old Valley Center woman remains hospitalized.
The PCPD says officers found drug paraphernalia in the room, but it will be up to the coroner’s office to determine the exact causes of the deaths. An investigation is ongoing. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/second-person-dies-after-possible-overdose-at-park-city-hotel/ | 2023-06-20T20:01:39 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/second-person-dies-after-possible-overdose-at-park-city-hotel/ |
CROWN POINT — A Merrillville man allegedly scammed a North Carolina woman after she gave him $80,483 to renovate her East Chicago home.
Michael Edwards, 40, was charged on Friday with theft, a level five felony.
Bank records stated that Edwards received five wire transfers between Jan. 24 and April 8 of 2022. The first three payments were labeled in the Mr. Right Handyman and Complete Renovation business contract, but the last two payments were additional requests from Edwards.
The woman who Edwards purportedly scammed primarily lives in North Carolina, so she could not see the construction while it was happening, charges stated.
After the April 8 payment, Edwards stopped answering calls regarding the renovation's progress, police reports said. This is when the complainant had her brother, who lives locally, check on the house.
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The residence, located on the 4000 block of Euclid Ave in East Chicago, was inspected by the owner's family and an inspector at the Nancy Frigo Team, a realtor agency in Schererville. All that was completed, according to police reports, was partial demolition of drywall, cabinets and a sink.
The total estimation of labor, estimated by NFT, was $1,500. Edwards received $79,983 of unearned wages.
The contract was made in Jan. 2022 and said work was to begin March 1 and finish on or before Aug. 1 of 2022.
Edwards remains at large as of Tuesday.
What you missed this week in notable Northwest Indiana crimes and court cases
This week's local crime and court updates from The Times.
Xavier Norris, 41, was charged on Thursday with failure of duty and intimidation, which are both level 6 felonies, as well as criminal recklessness and operating while intoxicated, which are both misdemeanors.
The charges were dismissed because the “filing detective believes that Ryan Andrews was misidentified as the perpetrator of the crimes charged,” according to a motion to dismiss filed on Tuesday.
Roger Mashburn, 29, of Kouts, is accused of sexually assaulting his co-worker's wife in June 2020, according to court records.
An investigation by Lee Enterprises and Type Investigations looked at how agencies have responded to calls for more accountability — including the use of cameras — after George Floyd's murder.
Roger Mashburn, of Kouts, is on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting his coworker's wife in June 2020, according to court records. If convicted, the 29-year-old faces up to 16 years in prison.
Ryan Andrews, 26, was arrested Friday in Tinley Park, Illinois, in connection with setting fire to the lobby of the Lake County Jail.
A jury found Kevin Varner, 51 guilty of murder, unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and firearm enhancement.
Roger Mashburn, 29, was charged in August 2020 with rape and battery, according to court records. Jurors deliberated for about two hours before returning with the not guilty verdict.
Tyler McHenry, 26, was charged with stalking, criminal confinement and invasion of privacy, which are Level 6 felonies; and a misdemeanor count of invasion of privacy. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/merrillville-man-scams-north-carolina-woman-80-483-police-say/article_c07f80d4-0f93-11ee-aa85-f303b2f889d5.html | 2023-06-20T20:01:40 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/merrillville-man-scams-north-carolina-woman-80-483-police-say/article_c07f80d4-0f93-11ee-aa85-f303b2f889d5.html |
OCEAN CITY, Md. — July 4th fireworks are returning to Ocean City for the first time since 2019.
Ocean City released a schedule of free events on their website.
Festivities will be held at Caroline Street and the beach starting at 6:30pm.
Another celebration will be held uptown at Northside Park on 125th Street.
The last time fireworks lit up the sky over the ocean was in 2019.
COVID halted things in 2020. In 2021 fireworks accidentally detonated prematurely resulting in the show's cancellation. Then last year, there was not enough staff available to put on a display.
For more information on this year's event, click here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/july-4th-fireworks-return-to-ocean-city-for-first-time-since-2019 | 2023-06-20T20:19:24 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/july-4th-fireworks-return-to-ocean-city-for-first-time-since-2019 |
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A man was shocked by electricity in Glen Burnie on Tuesday, fire officials said.
Fire officials responded to Glen Burnie High School where a man, a 52-year-old, was found suffering from electrical shock.
The man was taken to a shock trauma center with life-threatening injuries.
According to Chief Communications Officer Bob Mosier, the victim was a contractor doing work in one of the buildings, he was not a school system employee.
Officials did not say what caused the incident. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/man-critically-injured-after-being-shocked-by-electricity-at-glen-burnie-hs | 2023-06-20T20:19:30 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/man-critically-injured-after-being-shocked-by-electricity-at-glen-burnie-hs |
BALTIMORE — The Maryland Port Administration has named its interim acting executive director.
Brian Miller replaces William P. Doyle, who was appointed by former Governor Larry Hogan back in June 2020.
On Tuesday Doyle was officially named new CEO of the Dredging Contactors of America, a position he previously held.
Court records show Doyle was issued multiple traffic citations on June 13, for allegedly leaving the scene of a crash on the JFX in Baltimore City.
One day following the collision Doyle was shown on the Port of Baltimore's Twitter page, welcoming officials from the Port Authority of Jamaica.
He abruptly resigned two days later on June 16 with his Twitter page disappearing suddenly.
Doyle, however, is still listed as a sitting member of the federal Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appointed him to the committee in November 2022.
Doyle's departure comes after leading the Port Administration through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During his tenure Doyle helped oversee improvements at the port including a second container ship berth and the addition of four new cranes.
He also had a hand in the Howard tunnel expansion project, and the continued growth of Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-port-administration-director-resigns-after-leaving-jfx-crash-scene | 2023-06-20T20:19:36 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-port-administration-director-resigns-after-leaving-jfx-crash-scene |
DESOTO, Texas — TXU Energy is teaming up with The Senior Source and Community Missionary Baptist Church in Desoto to provide relief for low-income seniors that are without consistent cooling in their homes.
Seniors will receive new air conditioning window units and connect with vendors that can provide basic needs items including food, dental hygiene, emergency assistance, counseling and more.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 15 at Community Missionary Baptist Church, located at 115 W. Beltline Road in Desoto.
The public can register for the event or donate online here. Registration does not guarantee an A/C unit.
More Texas headlines: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/desoto-beat-the-heat-ac-distribution-event/287-ee12a4cc-8649-430c-90df-a7c60be8efb2 | 2023-06-20T20:22:51 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/desoto-beat-the-heat-ac-distribution-event/287-ee12a4cc-8649-430c-90df-a7c60be8efb2 |
GRAPEVINE, Texas — A Grapevine police officer was honored at the state capitol for his years-long mission to improve police response times for school emergencies.
Officer Patrick O’Neal was presented the 2023 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Public Service in the House of Representative Chamber on Friday, June 16.
“Officer O’Neal’s detailed and meticulous work has made Grapevine Police more efficient and better prepared,” the Grapevine Police Department (GPD) said in a press release.
O’Neal is a crime prevention officer, member of the Northeast Tarrant County SWAT team and serves on the Active Shooter Committee.
In 2017, he began his effort to make sure any Grapevine officer could quickly find any area or room on school campuses – even if that officer is not familiar with the building. He identified a need for standardized date, consistent numbering for doors and improved mapping for first responders in his community.
O’Neal told WFAA that the idea just “hit” him one day and he decided that something needed to be done, especially if other units aside from Grapevine were to respond to the schools for emergencies.
“We have a map book for the city, most cities do,” O’Neal said. “But it wasn’t detailed in that sense [for schools]. So, my goal was to develop as system to where all the officers who are not able to access the schools like I am when we actually get that call, God forbid we get that call, they have a system that they can go by to even access the school.”
After O’Neal gathered information, addressing both entry and exit points for all Grapevine schools, he went to the Grapevine Geographic Information System (GIS) staff to create easy-to-read maps of each campus that included details on all doors and accessibility for police.
“Long term is them being able to access that same map, even in a different city,” said O’Neal.
Now due to his efforts, Grapevine police officers and other law enforcement have those maps in tow – helping them to best enter and exit schools, find specific classrooms and know which doors need keys. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/grapevine-police-officer-honored-for-efforts-in-protecting-schools/287-750a9f86-bfde-4ab2-9310-3451cca406ba | 2023-06-20T20:22:57 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/grapevine-police-officer-honored-for-efforts-in-protecting-schools/287-750a9f86-bfde-4ab2-9310-3451cca406ba |
A 17-year-old girl is in critical condition, according to police, after a shooting on Tuesday afternoon.
Law enforcement officials said that at about 12:51 p.m., officers responded to a home along the 5500 block of Media Street after a report of a shooting.
In the living room of the home, police said that first responders found a 17-year-old girl who had been shot in her face with a gunshot wound to her right cheek.
Officers took the girl to a nearby hospital, where officials said, she is listed in critical condition.
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No arrests have been made and, police said, no weapon was recovered, but an investigation into this incident is ongoing.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
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What to Know
- Traffic on I-95 will reopen this weekend, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said.
- Shapiro made the announcement while providing updates on the rebuilding process during a Tuesday afternoon press conference.
- Shapiro also said temporary lanes of the highway had been completely refilled by a recycled glass aggregate.
The section of I-95 that collapsed during a deadly tanker truck crash and fire earlier this month will reopen to traffic this weekend, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said.
Shapiro made the announcement while providing updates on the rebuilding process during a Tuesday afternoon press conference. Shapiro also said temporary lanes of the highway had been completely refilled by a recycled glass aggregate.
Mixed with paper and plastic, bits of glass are the basis of the recycled glass aggregate, which is made by the Delaware County-based company AeroAggregates of North America.
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Crews will now lift large outer barriers into place along the new roadway and add a layer of modified subbase to hold those barriers in place, Shapiro said. They expect to complete the east side of the section by Tuesday night and the west side by Wednesday.
The crews will then begin paving three new lanes of the section in both directions, weather permitting. Pennsylvania State Police will escort trucks carrying the pavers up I-95 to make sure they get to the site safely and as quickly as possible, officials said.
Shapiro had initially said on Saturday that I-95 would reopen in two weeks. During Tuesday's press conference, he changed the timing to this weekend however, based on the progress he's seen so far.
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"Based on the tremendous progress that we have made over the last 72 hours and the time it takes to complete the remaining steps, I can confidently state right here right now that traffic will be flowing here on I-95 this weekend," Shapiro said. "We have worked around the clock to get this done, and we've completed each phase safely and ahead of schedule. That's all due to the incredible coordination with our local, state and federal partners -- and thanks to the hard-working men and women of the Philadelphia Building Trades who are making this happen."
You can view a livestream of the I-95 reconstruction here.
Federal funds available for reconstruction
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration announced last week the immediate availability of $3 million in emergency relief funds to help PennDOT offset rebuilding costs for emergency operations, detour routes as well as preliminary engineering, surveys and design for the permanent restoration of I-95.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and other officials visited the collapse site to assess the damage. Gov. Shapiro said he will continue to remain in contact with Secretary Buttigieg and President Biden to ensure Pennsylvania has access to all federal resources as the rebuild continues.
So what will it cost?
Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt told NBC10's Lauren Mayk that the preliminary cost estimate for the emergency repairs appeared to be in the $25 million to $30 million range. Federal emergency relief funds would help cover those costs.
Rendering of I-95 temporary reopening
PennDOT shared a rendering of what the temporary I-95 roadway reopening will look like while the bridge is being replaced. You can view the rendering here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/traffic-on-i-95-will-reopen-this-weekend-gov-shapiro-says/3589036/ | 2023-06-20T20:23:48 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/traffic-on-i-95-will-reopen-this-weekend-gov-shapiro-says/3589036/ |
In an effort to attract more certified lifeguards to staff the city’s public pools this summer the Kenosha City Council voted unanimously Monday night to increase bonuses to eligible lifeguards.
Those hired as seasonal lifeguards would be paid a bonus lump sum based on the number of days worked. Lifeguards who work a minimum of six hours a day for a minimum of 10 days would receive $20 a day with a maximum payout of $400. The previous amount was $10 a day with a maximum payout of $200.
The city already increased pay to at least $15.50 an hour and waived lifeguard certification fees.
Lifeguards can work up to 48 hours per week, although most work around 20 hours. They are required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Applicants must be 16 or older.
Kenosha, like other area major municipalities, has been struggling to hire lifeguards to staff Kenosha’s two popular city-operated swimming pools. The Washington Park Pool, 1821 Washington Road, and Anderson Park Pool, 8730 22nd Ave., would already be open to the public if there were enough lifeguards. The city has a budget for 40 lifeguards.
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City Administrator John Morrissey said each pool needs at least 13 lifeguards on duty to safely operate because each pool receives hundreds of guests a day.
Morrissey said since news of the lifeguard shortage broke the city has received a little more interest in such positions but is still in need of many more applicants. Morrissey said the city is in the process of training a handful of prospective lifeguards and could open the pools on a rotating basis.
“We have class starting tomorrow for certification. I believe we have five candidates in that class, and if all five pass and all the applicants that we have prior to that stay we may have 20 people,” Morrissey said. “As long as 13 people show up to work that’s plenty.”
“We’re hoping with the passage of this bonus that we’ll see some more people that are actually certified come forward as well,” Morrissey said, adding 13 lifeguards is only enough to open one of the two pools a day.
If adequate staffing levels are reached pools would be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, weather and water quality conditions permitting.
Lifeguards may be scheduled to work between the two pool locations. Duties include supervision of the swimming area to maintain order and protect swimmers from accidents or drowning, enforcement of swimming rules and regulations and maintaining clean pools and surrounding areas.
The city’s public pools have historically been popular with young people and families during summer break, sometimes drawing hundreds of swimmers on hot days.
Ald. Anthony Kennedy said the city began advertising the positions in March and is dealing with a “very tight labor market in reference to youths.” Kennedy also said the city is fortunate to have two “great facilities.”
City 'optimistic'
The city is optimistic that the pools will open this season, although plan are not finalized, according to a statement from Park Division Director Katie Elder.
Recent efforts to publicize the need for lifeguards have yielded some good candidates but recruitment for lifeguards continues.
Those who are interested in applying should visit the city’s employment page on the city website.
Lifeguards at county park
While the city is struggling to hire lifeguards, Kenosha County Parks this year is staffing them at Silver Lake Park Beach, 27000 85th St. in Salem, for the first time since 2019.
County Parks Director Matthew Collins said the county was able to hire 14 lifeguards. Collins credited the success to an active recruitment process that the county began in January, including in-person appeals at the high schools west of I-94 and social media promotions.
“We just really spent countless hours within our local community, in person, trying to build up that relationship with the kids in the schools and where they are,” Collins said in a statement.
The county is offering retention bonuses of $200 to new lifeguards who remain on the job for at least 30 days, as well as $200 referral bonuses to those who bring in successful candidates, and it covered the cost of certifications or recertifications for those who needed them.
Is it too hot to walk your dog? 5 safety tips for summer weather
How hot is too hot to walk my dog?
Summer can bring scorching temperatures that leave responsible dog owners wondering when it’s too hot to take their pup on a walk. Dogs tend to overheat more quickly than humans, so paying careful attention to the temperature and your dog’s body language is essential.
As a general rule, if the temperatures are over 90 degrees, you’ll likely want to wait until the cooler evening for a walk. You can also place the back of your hand on the sidewalk or pavement and hold it there for seven seconds. If that’s too hot for your hand, it’s also too hot for your dog’s paws.
How can I prevent my dog from overheating on walks?
Following a few simple safety tips can make long summer strolls just as fun for your dog as they are for you. Here’s what you need to know as the temperatures rise.
1. Timing is everything.
When the sun is at its peak, pavement can become scorching hot. It’s best to save walks for early mornings or late evenings when the temperature is cooler. Skip mid-day walks when the sun is blazing unless you can stroll in a wooded area where the ground gets plenty of shade.
2. Stay hydrated.
Just as it’s important for people to get plenty of water on hot days, it’s also important for dogs. When walking in the summer, grab a cold water bottle and a collapsible dog bowl. If you notice excessive panting or salivation, take a break and give your dog time to hydrate. Freezing low-sodium broth in an ice cube tray is also a great way to get your dog more fluids in the summer.
3. Stay in the shade.
Staying in shady wooded areas is ideal, but for city-dwellers, it’s best to cross to the shady side of the street. Plan your dog's walking routes in areas with more tree or building coverage to keep your dog’s paws cooler. As a bonus, it might help you avoid your next sunburn.
4. Protect their paws.
As mentioned before, if the sidewalk is too hot for the back of your hand, it’s also too hot for your dog’s paws. Stick to grassy areas, or get some breathable dog booties to protect their paws from hot pavement.
5. Watch for signs of overheating.
Dogs produce far less sweat than people, so they’ll need your help to stay cool in the summer.
Watch for common signs of your dog overheating which include:
Excessive panting
Difficulty breathing
Drooling
Weakness
Fatigue
Collapsing
If you notice any of these symptoms, get to a shady spot and offer your dog plenty of water. Wetting your dog’s paws, belly, and ears with cool water can also help bring down their body temperature. You can even store some dog ice cream in the freezer for a special treat when you get home.
Is it safe to walk my dog in the summer?
When walking your dog in the summer, it’s important to keep the warning signs of overheating in mind, especially with dog breeds that have short noses or thick coats. If you follow a few simple safety tips, your dog can enjoy the long summer days and all the extra evening walks that come with the season. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/government-politics/kenosha-city-council-approved-bonuses-for-summer-lifeguards-pools-still-closed/article_c68bf872-0f93-11ee-87c5-ab230eecad83.html | 2023-06-20T20:33:34 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/government-politics/kenosha-city-council-approved-bonuses-for-summer-lifeguards-pools-still-closed/article_c68bf872-0f93-11ee-87c5-ab230eecad83.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Shakespeare Theater is looking for its next managing director.
The organization said current Managing Director Douglas Love-Ramos, who’s been with the company since 2019, is leaving as of Wednesday, July 5, to take a job in California.
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“We thank Douglas for his hard work these past four years with Orlando Shakes,” said Rick Schell, president of Orlando Shakes. “We wish him continued success.”
The organization announced that Elizabeth (Betsy) Gwinn, an arts management consultant, will provide interim executive leadership effective Thursday, July 6. Gwinn was previously the executive director of the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park for 15 years.
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There is a national search now underway for a permanent replacement.
Those interested in applying for the position can find additional information here.
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For the first time ever, Riverview School did not hold summer school for students in an effort to cut back on costs as the school faces a budget deficit.
As a result of a failed operational referendum placed on the April ballot, the Riverview School District continues to make budget reduction decisions in an effort to lower the deficit without significantly reducing staff or other aspects of school learning.
According to Riverview Principal Andrea Zackery, there are over 100 students who usually enroll in summer school, which includes an enrichment program and a Jumpstart program, which is aimed at helping students who are academically struggling.
Zackery said families were not happy with the cancellation, and many who wanted to place their student in summer school had to look for other programs, which come with their own cost.
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The elimination of summer school this year saves the school approximately $24,000.
Other budget adjustments include bus route reductions.
The district will have three bus routes for the 2023-24 school year, with routes to be adjusted to ensure all students who take the bus are transported to school.
Outgoing District Administrator Jon Schleusner said the district was looking at an estimated $300,000 deficit after reductions, although there are other factors, such as recent changes to education revenue from the state, which included a more than $1 billion increase in spendable revenue for K-12 schools and a $325-per-pupil increase to revenue limits for the next two fiscal years.
Riverview's operational referendum failed by just 15 votes. Residents cast 633 votes against, or 50.6% versus 618 favoring it, or 49.4%.
Voters were asked to authorize the district to exceed the revenue limit by $800,000 per year for three years, starting in the 2023-24 school year and ending in the 2025-26 school year. The referendum would have allow the district to maintain its small class sizes, maintain district programming and address maintenance needs, such roofing and technology. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/riverview-school-cancels-summer-school-due-to-budget-deficit-concerns/article_a72af726-0f89-11ee-8c3e-4f1b18fa02e6.html | 2023-06-20T20:33:36 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/riverview-school-cancels-summer-school-due-to-budget-deficit-concerns/article_a72af726-0f89-11ee-8c3e-4f1b18fa02e6.html |
When will it end? State Road 37 project delays continue as construction prices stay high
Drivers on State Road 37 can expect a prolonged disruption at the 141st Street intersection.
Fishers leadership has decided to again postpone the solicitation of contractor bids to rebuild the intersection, citing high material and labor costs. Officials will now wait until the spring of 2024 to seek a bidder, according to a financial update presented Monday to the City Council.
The delay means the interim configuration that has closed 141st traffic across SR 37 remains in effect until at least then. Since January, drivers have only been allowed to turn right when they exit or enter the highway. The city said the set-up keeps traffic flowing on SR 37, which now has no stops between 116th and 146th streets.
City Councilor Jocelyn Vare said she hears more complaints about the temporary arrangement at the intersection than any other issue. Besides drivers, nearby business owners have said they have suffered because access to their stores is curtailed.
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“A lot of people don’t have any confidence it will be completed soon and they are upset because this configuration was not the promise,” Vare said. Some have also said they fear the city may ditch the roundabout altogether because of costs and keep the “right-in, right-out,” schematic, Vare said.
Past rejection
In June of 2022, the city rejected three bids to make the crossing a roundabout intersection because they all came in well over its budget of $26.6 million.
Officials had planned to try again this fall but said prices remain high and have now moved the date back to when costs are expected to be lower, according to the financial update.
“Concrete, asphalt, steel, fuel, ductile iron pipes, and other items have significantly increased in cost,” according to the update.
The $160 million rebuilding is a joint project of Fishers, Noblesville, Hamilton County and the Indiana Department of Transportation. Fishers’ update said they “have worked together to identify the appropriate time to (seek bids for) the project to avoid market fluctuations and not interfere with other major projects in the area.”
State Road 37 in Fishers is being changed to an expressway-style thoroughfare with several roundabout interchanges. It was originally scheduled to be finished by the end of this year, with the 141st Street crossing the last to be done.
According to the financial update, the finish date is still to be determined but the earliest it could begin would be the middle of next year, according to the new timeline.
Officials with Fishers could not be reached immediately for comment.
Call the reporter at 317-444-6418. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/fishers/2023/06/20/fishers-again-delays-state-road-37-141st-street-roundabout-intersection/70339050007/ | 2023-06-20T20:34:40 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/fishers/2023/06/20/fishers-again-delays-state-road-37-141st-street-roundabout-intersection/70339050007/ |
Sheriff Clovis Watson will not seek second term in office, submits withdrawal letter
Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. will no longer seek a second term in office, according to an email he sent to staff Tuesday.
"After much prayer and thought, I want to announce to each one of you that I will not be seeking re-election as Sheriff of Alachua County," he wrote to his employees. "This decision was not made lightly and I want each of you to know that I will continue to serve you all with honor and professionalism throughout the rest of my time as your sheriff."
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Watson, who filed for reelection in April, also sent Supervisor Kim Barton an official letter around 11:30 a.m. thanking her and her staff for their help with his short reelection campaign.
"I am truly grateful for those who have donated to my campaign and will be returning all donations to the individual contributors," he wrote.
In 2020, Watson defeated longtime sheriff Sadie Darnell with nearly 60% of the vote.
As the incumbent, Watson was the front runner for the office, having more than eight times the amount of donations as the next candidate. His opponents included Latrell Simmons with University of Florida police, Pamela Marshall-Koons and Tyrone Johnson Jr.
Over the past eight months, however, the sheriff has battled what appears to be a fracture within his agency among employees, as well as staffing shortages.
He recently lost three lawsuits against three employees who claimed their rights were violated when facing termination and suspension. Following the ruling, he agreed to fulfill each of their demands, including back pay and reinstatement.
In his email to employees, he acknowledged some of the hurdles he has faced during his short tenure.
"We have had some incredible highs and some unfortunate lows, but through it all, we have always found comfort in taking great care of one another," he wrote.
"Throughout my many years in leadership, I have learned that while you may find yourself as the head of an organization or entity, sometimes you must make the tough decision to step aside and prepare the organization for new leadership that will continue to advance our agency toward the future. It is an honor to be your Sheriff as I continue to watch the incredible work that each of you do to ensure that our citizens are well-protected.
This article will be updated. | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/alachua-county-sheriff-clovis-watson-withdrawls-from-2024-election/70338744007/ | 2023-06-20T20:41:00 | 0 | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/alachua-county-sheriff-clovis-watson-withdrawls-from-2024-election/70338744007/ |
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) — A man is accused of impersonating a police officer in Corinth.
Police arrested Demarkquez Williams, 28, on June 9 and charged him with auto burglary, possession of a weapon by a felon, and impersonating a police officer.
According to the Corinth Police Department, Williams broke into an officer’s personal vehicle that evening in front of the police department.
Officers later found him in a shop wearing the officer’s shoes and had the officer’s badge. He also had brass knuckles, according to police.
According to a witness, Williams flashed the badge and claimed he was on police business.
He received a $10,000 bond. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/burglary-suspect-accused-of-impersonating-officer-in-corinth/article_fc2f93c2-0fa1-11ee-887f-b7db11b6a7aa.html | 2023-06-20T20:43:23 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/burglary-suspect-accused-of-impersonating-officer-in-corinth/article_fc2f93c2-0fa1-11ee-887f-b7db11b6a7aa.html |
JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert Tuesday afternoon for a missing Copiah County woman.
Someone last saw Mary Linda-Ann Hogan, 56, on Saturday, June 17 around noon in the 5000 block of Perrett Road in Hazlehurst.
She was wearing a blue shirt, yellow skirt and a black bonnet. She is 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 143 pounds.
She may suffer from a medical condition that impairs her judgment.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Copiah County Sheriff’s Department at 601-987-1530.
Hazlehurst is approximately 32 miles southwest of Jackson. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-copiah-county-woman/article_b4b92cc0-0fa5-11ee-aee4-6b9ee5b71c70.html | 2023-06-20T20:43:29 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-copiah-county-woman/article_b4b92cc0-0fa5-11ee-aee4-6b9ee5b71c70.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.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/goats-grazing-break-from-herd-stroll-through-mckinney-texas-neighborhood/287-27f32c7a-652f-41c3-a9ad-85ffdb826295 | 2023-06-20T20:45:13 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/goats-grazing-break-from-herd-stroll-through-mckinney-texas-neighborhood/287-27f32c7a-652f-41c3-a9ad-85ffdb826295 |
NORMAL — Crews from the Normal Fire Department responded to the scene of a fire at a shed adjacent to Baba Restaurant, 1501 N. Main St.
Police directed traffic at the intersection of Main Street and Orlando Avenue as firefighters worked in the area.
Normal Fire Department Public Information Officer Matt Swaney said they responded to calls of smoke and fire from the shed shortly after 2 p.m.
Swaney said crews arrived to see smoke coming from the shed and covering the road, but he said no flames were visible.
Swaney said crews set up hoses from two fire engines in preparation before opening the shed. He said crews had the situation under control in about 5 minutes.
"You never know what's in a shed," he said, "there could be propane of other hazards in there that we don't want to give a big gulp of oxygen to."
The contents of the shed, small restaurant equipment, clothing and rags, was heavily damaged while the shed is most likely unusable now, Swaney said.
He said the damage was localized to the shed and that the restaurant itself did not sustain any damage.
He added that, when calling emergency services for a fire, it is important to inform responders about potentially hazardous materials in the area to keep firefighters safe. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/shed-fire-baba-restaurant/article_715f8e5c-0f9f-11ee-98ad-974c8c818f34.html | 2023-06-20T20:45:52 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/shed-fire-baba-restaurant/article_715f8e5c-0f9f-11ee-98ad-974c8c818f34.html |
BLOOMINGTON — Boba for Life, 502 N. Prospect Road in Bloomington, is this week's pick for Eats of the Week.
Bubble tea is a sweet drink of Taiwanese origin; it consists of tea mixed with milk or fruit syrup and small balls of tapioca, called boba. Manjita Shrestha, who runs the business with husband Aashish Shrestha, spoke to The Pantagraph about the qualities that helped Boba for Life build a Twin Cities following.
"It's plant-based; it's from cassava root. We boil the boba and it becomes a jelly texture," she said. "People really started liking it. If I see one new person, I see that person again in the same week, so that's how my business grew.
"It was more word of mouth, and we give fresh boba every single time."
The family-owned business opened in 2017. At first, Shrestha said, she often had to explain the product to customers because it was new to the area, but that is far from the case today.
The journey to business ownership was a winding one for Shrestha, who is originally from Nepal and came to the United States in 2007. She first tried boba when her sister took her to a shop in Oklahoma and promptly became a devotee, searching for it in the Virginia community where she attended school.
After graduation, she got a job at State Farm and worked there for five years.
But Shrestha and her husband are both foodies and he loves to cook, so they figured they would end up in the restaurant business eventually. She knew she wanted to try entrepreneurship, and she knew that she would want to open a boba business.
The passion runs in the family: The couple's 5-year-old daughter also loves boba so much that she wants some every single day.
"My favorite thing about boba is that the taste is unique. Our theme, our logo is 'enjoy your drink and don't forget to chew,'" Shrestha said. "I just love the tea and the variety of teas that we provide."
Popular menu items include the brown sugar milk tea, taro milk tea, the Oreo shake, and the peach and green apple slushies. The popping bobas, which are juice-based bobas that burst fresh fruit flavors into your mouth, are also customer favorites. Different flavors of popping bubbles are switched out every few months.
The shop also offers dumplings or "momo," bakery items, Korean waffle ice cream, macaroons, and coffee as well as indoor dining, take-out, and catering services.
Shrestha said they can mix and match the fruit teas with the popping bobas, and they occasionally offer discounts on drinks.
"The kids get really excited with those popping bobas, they're really drawn to it. Kids bring their parents and they fall in love with it, so that's how the circle is going," Shrestha said.
Shrestha said that a lot of her customers come all the way from Peoria just to buy boba and they often tell her she should open a store there. She said she would consider a pop-up location in the future.
She predicted that even more businesses like hers will spring up in the next five years.
"The global boba business is booming. It's everywhere," she said. "Everybody knows what it is now, especially teenagers and kids. They love boba." | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/business/bubble-tea-business-booming-at-boba-for-life-in-bloomington/article_7586f32a-0c7b-11ee-97b3-2f30b9027a2e.html | 2023-06-20T20:45:58 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/business/bubble-tea-business-booming-at-boba-for-life-in-bloomington/article_7586f32a-0c7b-11ee-97b3-2f30b9027a2e.html |
YORK, Pa. — On Monday, the Central York School District School Board will vote on the final draft of their book policy.
Known as Library Resources 109.1, the final draft would institute a book rating system and give parents the ability to keep their children from accessing certain materials.
Since the drafting of 109.1, students have been protesting against the possibility of a broader book ban.
It stems from the pulling of two books—"Push" by Sapphire and "A Court of Mist and Fury" by Sarah J. Mass—from the high school library after a challenge form was submitted to the district. Current Republican school board candidate Faith Casale said via email she submitted that request.
There has been 7 drafts of Library Resources 109.1 since then.
But, it seems the school board has finally reached a compromise.
"The fact that they're writing a policy right now to review potentially pulling books out of the library, to me, that's a very positive thing," said Mike Stewart, Central York School Board candidate.
Casale was not present during the vote on June 13.
She said in a statement to FOX43:
"I fully support our administration's direction and proposal of a rating system as a way to make parents aware of their children's reading options."
The final vote for Library Resources 109.1 will take place on Monday, June 20. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/central-york-school-district-final-vote-book-ban-policy-library-resources-1091/521-ef6d4a6f-c266-4cdb-ae80-e45760b02b3e | 2023-06-20T20:49:55 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/central-york-school-district-final-vote-book-ban-policy-library-resources-1091/521-ef6d4a6f-c266-4cdb-ae80-e45760b02b3e |
YORK, Pa. — Two people are dead after an early morning fire in York.
According to 911 Dispatch, firefighters responded to a three-story duplex on the 300 block of West North Street shortly before 5:30 a.m. on June 20. The duplex is broken up into two apartments.
According to the York City Fire Chief, William Sleeger, a man and a woman were killed in the fire. Authorities have not yet released their identities, but those who knew the two victims tell FOX43 they were in their 20s and were dating.
“They were very kind people, I can’t believe this happened to them," said Milo Gonzalvez. "My heart is broken to be honest.”
Gonzalvez is the general manager of Plaza Azteca in West Manchester Township, who says the two worked at the restaurant as part of the kitchen staff.
“Very shocking…I can’t believe it, we worked together Sunday and today we wake up to this," he added.
Another man was rescued from a third floor rear window by firefighters and taken to the hospital. His condition is not known at this time.
Chief Sleeger said crews had the flames under control within 15 to 20 minutes of getting on scene.
He said the fire spread to the adjoining apartment and estimates nearly ten people were displaced in total.
Chief Sleeger estimates upwards of $250,000 in damage but believes the two homes are able to be repaired.
The Red Cross was at the scene to assist.
“It’s a sad day for Plaza Azteca and everybody who got to know them, how beautiful they were with everybody," said Gonzalez. "We’re all heartbroken."
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the York City Fire Department, York City Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/coroner-called-fire-west-north-street-york-duplex/521-ef1cd3c9-cd5e-448a-8937-9a583b49fffb | 2023-06-20T20:50:01 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/coroner-called-fire-west-north-street-york-duplex/521-ef1cd3c9-cd5e-448a-8937-9a583b49fffb |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — At least one person was left without a home after an early morning fire in York County.
According to 911 Dispatch, firefighters responded to a home in the 2200 block of Rosstown Road in Warrington Township around 3:50 a.m. on June 20.
Officials say no one was injured in the blaze, but at least one person is displaced. Larry Anderson with the Wellsville Fire Company said the Red Cross was not called.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire, but Pennsylvania State Police and the Wellsville Fire Company are investigating. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/house-destroyed-displaced-fire-york-county-rosstown-road/521-64d54894-1d26-4d8f-b794-e9b5db20e359 | 2023-06-20T20:50:07 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/house-destroyed-displaced-fire-york-county-rosstown-road/521-64d54894-1d26-4d8f-b794-e9b5db20e359 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg's mayor and city council members welcomed families to a brand new playground at Reservoir Park on Tuesday.
"This is innovation and creativity at its best," said Mayor Wanda Williams.
The new "Chutes & Ladders" playground is based on the popular board game. A walking path weaves through the hillside with plenty of chances for kids to climb up or slide down.
It took two and a half years of design and construction to bring this one-of-a-kind playground to Harrisburg.
"To build something like this on a fifty foot slope, to make it accessible, inclusive and have the holding power that it does, it's really a remarkable feat," said Scott Lean, a direct sales representative at Kompan, the company behind the playground's design.
It's a welcome addition for Harrisburg area parents who say they've been eager to find a good place for their kids to play.
"We have four little ones, so it's definitely a place where can bring them and let them run around and explore," said Chad Burger from Mount Joy. "We heard they're going to expand some more, so it seems like a really great experience."
Others hope the new playground encourages kids to get active.
"I think I get asked every day, can we play on the iPad? Can we play on the Switch? No, go outside and play," said Sarah Keefer of Harrisburg. "We grew up playing outside. This is wonderful. It's a great opportunity for them to be able to get outside, stretch their legs, get some fresh air."
As the fun begins, the work isn't over. Harrisburg officials plan to revitalize playgrounds across the city. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/hundreds-welcome-chutes-ladders-playground-to-harrisburg/521-7da6185b-e089-4ead-8b5f-d4d9faa1b752 | 2023-06-20T20:50:08 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/hundreds-welcome-chutes-ladders-playground-to-harrisburg/521-7da6185b-e089-4ead-8b5f-d4d9faa1b752 |
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department (NLCRPD) announced the upcoming retirement of its first and only police chief, David Steffen on Tuesday.
A 44-year veteran of law enforcement, Steffen will retire on August 4.
He will be succeeded by NLCRPD Lieutenant Josh Kilgore, the department also announced.
Steffen took over as chief of the NLCRPD when it was formed in January 2012, having previously completed 27 years of service with the Northern York County Regional Police Department.
This required the design and branding of the organization, in structure, policy, uniforms, equipment and, most importantly, the investment in its members, the department said.
NLCRPD has emerged as a recognized leader in progressive, professional, PLEAC-accredited full-service law enforcement. The utilization of technology, training, and career development of agency members are critical in the delivery of high-quality police services to over 42,500 residents.
Steffen identified his biggest career reward and achievement as the internal development of the NLCRPD as an organization.
The NLCRPD was the first agency in Lancaster County to post all policy directives on the agency web page and utilize an integrated platform for body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, booking and interview room imagery - which were done with audio capture to assure the best interest of justice.
A native of Fairview Township, York County, Steffen is a graduate of Red Land High School, with an associate of arts degree in police science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration.
He has also completed extensive coursework in criminal justice and criminal justice administration attending Pennsylvania State University and Elizabethtown College, alongside advanced police and command training from Penn State and Northwestern Universities.
Additionally, he has served as a member of the Executive Board of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, where he currently sits as the Executive Board Chair.
He is also a member of the Methadone Death Review Board and Heroin Task Force Committee of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programming, The Medical Marijuana Board, The Legislative Committee of the Pennsylvania Association of Chiefs of Police, and is the immediate past President of the Pennsylvania Associations of Regional Chiefs of Police Section of the IACP, Past President of the Central Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
Steffen is looking forward to enjoying the pleasures of private life, travel, outdoor pursuits, fly fishing and spending time with his family, grandchildren and, most of all, his wife of over 43 years, Lisa.
Kilgore is a Lititz native and Warwick High School graduate who has been serving in law enforcement for 30 years, including the last 11 as a member of the newly formed NLCRPD.
A former member of the Lancaster County SERT team, Kilgore has served as the NLCRP's Lieutenant of Operations since 2020.
During his career, Kilgore developed and authored various policies and processes, including a leadership-based promotional system that is still used by the NLCRPD today.
Kilgore currently serves on the executive board for the Lancaster County Chiefs of Police Association, and most recently was employed by Law Enforcement Accreditation Services (LEAS) as a professional consultant.
After thirty years in law enforcement, Kilgore continues to seek excellence in policing and is humbled to serve both the officers under his command and the respective communities of the NLCRPD.
Lt. Kilgore currently resides in Warwick Township with his wife, Jessica. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/nlcrpd-retirement-announcement-chief-david-steffen/521-84f026f1-d1f4-4296-a04b-7c923387253e | 2023-06-20T20:50:14 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/nlcrpd-retirement-announcement-chief-david-steffen/521-84f026f1-d1f4-4296-a04b-7c923387253e |
WASHINGTON — People will be lining up for blocks when the LEGO Discovery Center is set to open in Virginia's Springfield Town Center this August.
The center will feature highly interactive indoor play areas for families to enjoy together.
LEGO's Discovery Center is a 32,000-square-foot attraction, featuring a 4D cinema that offers an amazing sensory experience, the mini world area which includes 1.5 million bricks, and the Creative Club, where kids can go wherever their imagination takes them.
Additionally, kids can take a journey through an oversized LEGO world and into outer space on the Imagination Express.
The LEGO Discovery Center will welcome visitors with children ages 2 through 12.
Visitors who check out the LEGO Discovery Center between August 10 and August 13, will be the first to experience the attraction with “First to Play Days." Those who attend the “First to Play Days" weekend will be able to extend their fun with an exclusive opportunity to upgrade to an annual pass at a discounted rate.
Tickets are available for $28.99 per person. Learn more about the attraction and purchase tickets at legodiscoverycenter.com/washington-dc.
The attraction is expected to open fully to the public starting Monday, August 14.
LEGO Discovery Center is also hiring for multiple positions. Visit merlincareers.com to apply.
A 13-year-old boy from Maine broke a Guinness World Record by assembling the 11, 695-piece Lego World Map in less than 10 hours. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lego-discovery-center-coming-dc-august-2023/65-0c0ab17c-4043-4e83-90e0-fefd4bdafe7c | 2023-06-20T20:50:20 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lego-discovery-center-coming-dc-august-2023/65-0c0ab17c-4043-4e83-90e0-fefd4bdafe7c |
NEW BLOOMFIELD, Pa. — A 19-year-old Perry County man died of injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash in Wheatfield Township Saturday night, State Police said Tuesday.
Dillon A. Fuller, 19, of Duncannon, was one of four passengers riding in a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu when it sideswiped a utility pole while traveling east on New Bloomfield Road, near the intersection with Route 34 at about 10:29 p.m., police said.
Fuller had his head outside the passenger window at the time of the crash, and struck the pole when the vehicle sideswiped it, according to police.
He died immediately of injuries sustained in the impact, police said.
The driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old girl whose identity is being withheld by authorities, stopped the vehicle after noticing Fuller's injuries, police said.
She is suspected to have been under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time of the crash, according to police. The driver submitted to a blood draw after the crash.
She is being charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, according to police.
Besides Fuller, there were three other passengers riding in the vehicle at the time of the crash, police say. The were another 17-year-old girl, a 15-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl, according to police.
The driver and two of the other passengers sustained minor injuries, police said. They were all taken to Penn State Health Holy Spirit for treatment.
The vehicle sustained minor damage in the crash, according to police. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/perry-county/dillon-fuller-perry-county-deadly-crash-driver-charged-dui/521-fc17017d-d494-43d3-b922-1b71a701717b | 2023-06-20T20:50:27 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/perry-county/dillon-fuller-perry-county-deadly-crash-driver-charged-dui/521-fc17017d-d494-43d3-b922-1b71a701717b |
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals between the Hershey Bears and Coachella Valley Firebirds is necessary.
So, you might as well make the best of it and join the team in Palm Springs, right?
If you want to do that, it will cost you.
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Palm Springs International airport are lengthy and expensive.
The cheapest airfare is $1,301 for a 19 hour 25 minute flight with two stops.
Departing from Baltimore-Washington International or Philadelphia International will save you a little bit of money, but the flights are just as long.
If money and many hours of traveling won't deter you from being with the Bears as they hoist the Calder Cup, you're in for a treat in the desert.
There is plenty to do and it will be hot.
It's said that the heat is dry in the Coachella Valley. However, temperatures for the rest of the week will be near 100°.
You can pack your clubs and enjoy one of the more than 60 golf courses in the greater Palm Springs area.
If golf isn't your thing, maybe take a hike at nearby Joshua Tree National Park.
The park was first named a National Monument in 1936 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In 1994, Congress made Joshua Tree a National Park under the California Desert Protection Act.
PHOTOS: Visit to Joshua Tree National Park
More than 792,000 acres are protected in the park where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet. More than 80 percent of the park is designated as wilderness.
Downtown Palm Springs has restaurants, shopping, and art.
Indoors, you can visit the Palm Springs Art Museum.
There's more than 12,000 objects to see in the three floor permanent collection.
Outside of the museum, there are sculptures and paintings throughout the town.
PHOTOS: Views from Downtown Palm Springs
One pays tribute to Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe, who was "discovered" in Palm Springs in 1949 at age 22 by a talent agent.
Monroe continued to be a regular visitor to the area with her second husband and baseball great Joe DiMaggio.
You can also find Frank Sinatra's original Palm Springs estate.
And, don't forget about the game.
When your done exploring and ready to cool down, head to chilly Acrisure Arena for Game 7.
The cheapest tickets for Wednesday's game are $185 on StubHub.
If you choose to make the trip, it will all be worth it to see the Bears win their 12th Calder Cup in franchise history.
Now if all of this seem like too much, FOX43 has you covered.
We'll bring you the game live Wednesday.
Our coverage begins at 10pm with a special edition of FOX43 News at Ten.
Hershey Bears coverage begins at 10:05 with puck drop at 10:08.
For Bears fans not in south central Pennsylvania, FOX43's coverage will be simulcast on NBC Sports Washington in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area.
If you want to get together with other Bears fans, the team is hosting a watch party at Giant Center. Doors open at 9pm Wednesday. It is free to get in. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/travel-flying-trip-bears-game-7-hershey-palm-springs-calder-cup-finals-coachella-valley/521-8ffcc231-f1ce-4b49-acf8-f7d2ca1d3ae1 | 2023-06-20T20:50:28 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/travel-flying-trip-bears-game-7-hershey-palm-springs-calder-cup-finals-coachella-valley/521-8ffcc231-f1ce-4b49-acf8-f7d2ca1d3ae1 |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A man died of injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle Monday night in Codorus Township, the York County Coroner's Office announced Tuesday morning.
The victim's identity is being temporarily withheld pending notification of his family, according to York County Coroner Pamela M. Gay.
According to Gay's office, Deputy Coroner Michele Kirchner was dispatched to Wellspan York Hospital at 7:53 p.m. on June 19 to investigate and certify the victim's death.
The crash occurred around 6 p.m. on the 6700 block of Steltz Road, the coroner's office said.
The driver, who was wearing a helmet, was thrown from the motorcycle after it left the roadway and struck a tree.
He died roughly two hours after the crash, Gay said.
The cause of death was determined to be multiple blunt-force injuries, and the manner of death was ruled accidental. There will be no autopsy, but a routine toxicology was obtained, according to Gay. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/codorus-township-deadly-motorcycle-crash-york-county/521-b57f1c52-f697-4fb5-9bb5-380cea7faf45 | 2023-06-20T20:50:34 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/codorus-township-deadly-motorcycle-crash-york-county/521-b57f1c52-f697-4fb5-9bb5-380cea7faf45 |
SHREWSBURY, Pa. — Authorities are investigating a reported crash involving a State Police vehicle on Interstate 83 in York County.
It was reported at 8:40 p.m. on I-83 North near Mt. Airy Road and Plank Road, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson said.
According to PennDOT, initial reports indicate a State Police trooper was conducting a routine traffic stop on the side of the highway when their vehicle was struck by another car.
No injuries were reported, PennDOT said.
There are minor traffic delays in the area, but no lanes are closed, PennDOT said.
The vehicle that struck the police cruiser was disabled, and both vehicles needed to be towed from the scene, according to State Police.
The driver of the other vehicle was cited for a traffic violation, police said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/state-police-vehicle-struck-i-83-shrewsbury-york-county/521-8a8d212a-5499-4857-ac29-aa31935ccc2b | 2023-06-20T20:50:40 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/state-police-vehicle-struck-i-83-shrewsbury-york-county/521-8a8d212a-5499-4857-ac29-aa31935ccc2b |
YORK, Pa. — Work crews are currently attempting to repair a water main break in York County, the York Water Company said Tuesday afternoon.
The break occurred at about noon on Whiteford Road and Williams Road in Springettsbury Township, the water company said on its Facebook page.
Businesses and homes in the surrounding areas will experience decreased water pressure or a complete loss of water service until the break is repaired, according to the company. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-water-company-water-main-break-announcement/521-5f5821bd-4492-4f1e-a0e2-0cdf5ed5bca9 | 2023-06-20T20:50:46 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-water-company-water-main-break-announcement/521-5f5821bd-4492-4f1e-a0e2-0cdf5ed5bca9 |
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed in Fort Worth on Monday night.
The victim arrived at Cook Children's Medical Center in a private vehicle with a gunshot wound. Officers were dispatched upon his arrival.
The shooting occurred near Brentwood Stair in the East Division, according to Fort Worth PD.
Officials are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the situation. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/12-year-old-shot-killed-in-fort-worth/3281007/ | 2023-06-20T20:50:52 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/12-year-old-shot-killed-in-fort-worth/3281007/ |
The body of an adult man was recovered from Lake Ray Hubbard Tuesday morning, Rowlett Police say.
According to police, someone spotted a man's body in the water at about 8 a.m. Tuesday. The person called 911 and said the body was near the 1300 block of Rowlett Road.
The Rowlett Fire Department's dive rescue team pulled the body from the water and identified him only as an adult male.
Police said the man's body could not be positively identified due to decomposition and that the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office would work to identify the man.
Officials did not speculate on the man's cause of death. An investigation is ongoing and police said more information will be shared once it has been confirmed. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mans-body-recovered-from-lake-ray-hubbard/3281096/ | 2023-06-20T20:50:58 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mans-body-recovered-from-lake-ray-hubbard/3281096/ |
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) announced a new property tax bill Tuesday afternoon that includes more tax cuts for businesses.
Patrick said all 31 state Senators approved the new $18 billion plan Tuesday, making it the largest property tax cut in state history.
Patrick said Senators added $400 million to the previous $17.6 billion earmarked for property tax relief. The lieutenant governor said the bill gives homeowners approximately a 41% cut in their school taxes and gives businesses the biggest cut they've ever had. The bill also preserves the homestead exemption and creates new paths to save small businesses money.
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston, District 7), who proposed the bill, said the Senate's plan still uses compression and the homestead exemption to save homeowners money.
"The components are simply this, there is a tremendous amount of what’s called tax rate compression in here. But there’s also an eye-popping $5.3 billion for homestead exemptions, which is critical," Bettencourt said. "That means that the homesteads, homeowners – all 5.17 million of them – will be getting $1,270 in the first year savings. If you happen to be over 65, those savings are really $1,450.
Bettencourt said the final component is again lowering the rollback rate for cities, counties and school districts from 2.5% to 1.7%.
The governor's office, meanwhile, said Abbott continues to encourage the two chambers to work together on a solution that'll end up on his desk.
"The governor has been clear that his goal is to put Texans on a pathway to eliminate their school M&O property taxes, and the best way to do that is to devote all property tax relief to cutting property tax rates," Abbott's office said in a statement Tuesday. "The governor has also been clear that the only way a property tax bill gets to his desk is for the Texas House and Texas Senate to agree to a bill and get it to the governor's desk, and he encourages the two chambers to work towards a solution."
Patrick, the leader of the Texas Senate, has been held up in a stalemate with Republican Dade Phelan, the Speaker of the Texas House, over the best way to provide millions of Texans with property tax relief.
Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has tasked state legislators with approving a $17.6 billion plan to reduce the property tax burden. Both the House and Senate have put forth plans, though they have yet to agree on a path forward.
The Senate previously wanted to use compression, which would reduce the school district's maximum compressed tax rate, along with an increase of the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000. The House's plan uses only compression and spreads the relief across both residential and commercial property owners.
The House gaveled out of the special session last month and has resisted calls from the Senate to return, so the future of the Senate's new bill is uncertain.
Abbott, who said he'd call "special session after special session until a solution is reached," gave the chambers an ultimatum last week threatening to veto bills awaiting his signature. While the governor did sign the state budget on Sunday, he did follow through on his threat to veto legislation.
TEXAS HOUSE CREATES COMMITTEE TO STUDY PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
On Tuesday, ahead of Patrick's news conference, Phelan's office announced the creation of the House Select Study Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief.
The 16-member committee is made up of 13 House members and three public members. The group will be tasked with considering issues that broadly affect property taxes and make recommendations for long-term, sustainable property tax relief for Texas property owners.
“The burden of rising property taxes weighs heavily on our state’s property owners, and it is imperative that we look beyond the current special session to identify long-term, sustainable solutions to this evergreen problem,” said Phelan.
Phelan's office said the committee will evaluate the dynamic effects of compression, limits on taxable value, and homestead exemption increases to maximize savings. The committee will also study the viability and sustainability of eliminating the school maintenance and operations taxes by 2035; examine the historical rates of appraisal increases and recommend methods to reduce the tax burden of those increases on real property; and examine the long-term value of homestead exemptions in conjunction with the impact of appraisal increases.
The committee is made up of Rep. Morgan Meyer, Chair, Rep. Shawn Thierry, Vice-Chair, Rep. Steve Allison, Rep. Dustin Burrows, Rep. Mano DeAyala, Rep. Donna Howard, Rep. Janie Lopez, Rep. Candy Noble, Rep. Richard Pena Raymond, Rep. Hugh Shine, Rep. Ellen Troxclair, Rep. Chris Turner, Rep. Armando Walle; Cheryl Johnson, public member; Brad Livingston, public member; Don “Skeeter” Miller, public member. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/coming-up-texas-lt-gov-to-hold-briefing-amid-property-tax-stalemate-with-house/3280996/ | 2023-06-20T20:51:04 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/coming-up-texas-lt-gov-to-hold-briefing-amid-property-tax-stalemate-with-house/3280996/ |
ATLANTIC CITY — A day before representing his class as valedictorian at graduation, Rami Rabayah called a new city scholarship a tool in navigating mounting college costs.
The Atlantic City High School senior made his remarks Tuesday before about 30 of his classmates, who are some of the inaugural recipients of the scholarship program named after Mayor Marty Small Sr. and funded through federal COVID-19 relief money.
"I know students who have spoken about how they were going to pay for things like food, bills and rent," said Rabayah, an 18-year-old Princeton University-bound senior. "I, myself, wondered how my financial state was going to be, living alone for the first time."
Small announced the scholarship in May, intending to use $3 million in unspent American Rescue Plan money toward making college affordabable.
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The mayor, an alumnus of the high school, said the money would cover the scholarships for the next three years.
Citing the pricey cost of college, Small said the program would give dedicated students the opportunity they need to realize their potential.
"If you can dream it and believe it, you can achieve it," Small told the group.
The mayor and his wife, La’Quetta Small, the school district's superintendent, challenged the students to consider using their degrees to better the city.
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"I just hope after you go to college, you stay there, you finish and you come back to the great City of Atlantic City and execute some of your ideas," La'Quetta Small said.
This year, 100 students each received a $10,000 scholarship.
Fifty of the selected students are graduating high school seniors, and the other 50 are city high school graduates who are rising sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in a college.
Only city residents could apply.
City Chief Financial Officer Toro Aboderin has said the scholarship funds would be paid directly to the colleges, generally in two $5,000 installments for the fall and spring semesters.
Choosing recipients was "extremely competitive" and carried out by a 17-person committee made up of officials from various entities, including the city, the school district and local colleges, said Mayor Small, who did not partake in the selection.
"I wouldn't have wanted to be on that committee if somebody paid me, with the amount of work and time and effort that they put in," he said.
Interested students needed to submit an essay with their application and have a college acceptance letter, he said.
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A minimum GPA was not needed for the scholarship because the city didn't want to limit how many students could be eligible for the money, Small said.
Small has said he hoped to continue funding the scholarship after the federal money expires, possibly exploring the use of funds saved from reduced debt-service payments, which are believed to drop in the coming years.
Rabayah plans to study mechanical engineering at Princeton, hoping to use that degree to help the environment.
Heaven León plans to major in theater arts at Morgan State University, a historically Black college in Baltimore.
"You all are going to see all of our faces 10 years from now because everybody behind me is going to be doing something great," León said, smiling while greeted with applause and cheers from her classmates. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-honors-inaugural-scholarship-recipients/article_3a1a27e8-0f8d-11ee-b920-5b7fdf7b32da.html | 2023-06-20T20:52:33 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-honors-inaugural-scholarship-recipients/article_3a1a27e8-0f8d-11ee-b920-5b7fdf7b32da.html |
State Police are looking for two people they say used a stolen credit card to make $500 worth of purchases last month.
The pair stole a woman's wallet by distracting her while shopping at the Acme in the Marmora section of Upper Township, grabbing it from inside her purse, State Police said Tuesday in a news release.
Afterward, the alleged thieves used the woman's credit card to purchase $500 worth of gift cards from three different retail locations, including Target in Somers Point, where they were recorded on surveillance cameras leaving about 4:30 p.m. May 27, State Police said.
State Police Seeking the Public’s Assistance with Identifying Man and Woman Wanted for Stolen Credit Cards
— NJSP - State Police (@NJSP) June 20, 2023
An unidentified man and woman allegedly distracted a woman and grabbed a wallet out of her purse at the Acme in Marmora, Cape May County. pic.twitter.com/TZmcrbB7Sl
In the footage, the woman is wearing what appears to be a gray sweatshirt and hat, and is carrying possibly a pink-and-white bag. The man is wearing a gray hat, checkered long-sleeved shirt and jeans.
Anyone who can identify the man and woman can call State Police in Woodbine at 609-861-5698. State Police accept anonymous tips. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/credit-capemay-atlantic-newjersey-police/article_f137f094-0f9d-11ee-af47-2f57ff13555f.html | 2023-06-20T20:52:39 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/credit-capemay-atlantic-newjersey-police/article_f137f094-0f9d-11ee-af47-2f57ff13555f.html |
KERR COUNTY, Texas — A welfare check conducted by Kerr County deputies on Monday ended with law enforcement shooting and killing a 75-year-old man after he allegedly fired at officers.
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) said online that personnel from the Texas Department of Public Safety as well as Texas Parks and Wildlife also responded to the 100 block of Dry Creek Trail West in Mountain Home, about 19 miles northwest of Kerrville, where "a male subject threatened to do harm to officers if they did not leave his property."
An unknown amount of time passed before the unidentified man eventually fired "multiple" shots at law enforcement, who officials said returned fire. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
No one else was injured, and KCSO said multiple firearms were seized from the scene.
"This is a tragic case, and we appreciate the swift action and cooperation from the Texas Department of Public Safety, DPS Texas Rangers Division, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department," Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha is quoted as saying in the Facebook release.
DPS is leading the investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back with KENS5.com for updates.
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TEXAS, USA — A special committee is expected to announce the rules of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial on Tuesday.
That can include details on what kind of evidence can be presented, how witnesses can be called and when the trial will actually start.
Back in May, the Texas House of Representatives voted 121-23 to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleging a pattern of misconduct and abuse of power. The vote immediately led to Paxton's temporary suspension from office, pending the outcome of the impeachment trial.
What we know
A committee of five Republicans and two Democrats has been drafting the rules for the impeachment trial.
- Senators will act as the jury while 12 state representatives will act as prosecutors.
- State Sen. Angela Paxton, the AG's wife, has confirmed she will participate in the trial.
- Houston state Rep. Ann Johnson, who is one of the managers, said she's hoping for a trial that's transparent to the public.
- Paxton's legal team, who is led by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, said there should be no live testimony, calling it a needless piece of showmanship.
- High-profile Houston-based attorneys Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin will present the Texas House's case in the impeachment trial.
- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will serve as the judge in this trial, but he also gets to set the rules.
Follow along with the latest on the impeachment trial. KHOU 11's Janelle Bludau is in Austin and will have live updates as information becomes available today:
Tuesday
11:22 A.M.: Today in the Senate chambers, we’re expecting to hear the rules that will govern the impeachment trial for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Monday
6:18 P.M.: State Sen. Angela Paxton, wife of Attorney General Ken Paxton, released a statement not fully confirming that she will vote in the possible impeachment of her husband but that “I will carry out my duties.”
10:15 A.M.: Paxton took to social media Monday and called the trial a "kangaroo court," before asking the public for donations to fight back.
"RINOS and far-left radicals have established a kangaroo court in the TX Lege. to eliminate America’s most conservative Attorney General. Help me fight back! Would you donate $1, $5, $50, $100 today to show Austin you are in this fight w/me? Follow the link below to donate TODAY," the tweet read. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/ken-paxton-impeachment-trial-update/285-0d912e26-bad7-4474-8837-348de5259dba | 2023-06-20T20:53:58 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/ken-paxton-impeachment-trial-update/285-0d912e26-bad7-4474-8837-348de5259dba |
SAN ANTONIO — Across the country, Americans will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate our nation's birthday, the Fourth of July. Most will celebrate with barbecues, patriotic red, white and blue decorations, and of course, fireworks!
Right here in San Antonio and surrounding areas, there will be plenty of places to choose from to see big, showy fireworks display.
Take a look at our list below, and if you think an event is missing from the list, email news@kens5.com to let us know!
Woodlawn Lake Park
This is the City of San Antonio's official fireworks display. You can see the dazzling fireworks reflected off of Woodlawn Lake, as well as find food vendors and walking trails. The full-day celebration starts at 11 a.m. and the fireworks take place at 9 p.m. and lasts 12 minutes.
Location: 221 Alexander Avenue
Time: Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
And take a look at the sites and sounds of Fourth of July celebrations in 2022.
Leon Valley
Leon Valley will celebrate Independence Day with the 27th Annual 4th of July Parade. Elements will include a morning 5K Pioneer Firecracker Run/Walk, followed in the evening by the 27th Annual Leon Valley Parade, DJ Stevie Mac's Dance Machine, food trucks, and a fireworks spectacular.
Location: Raymond Rimkus Park
6440 Evers Rd.
Time: Fireworks start at
Six Flags
On the Fourth of July, the theme park will host the Rock the Fourth 360 Degree Fireworks Extravaganza. Six Flags says it is the largest fireworks display in San Antonio, with more than 1,000 individual launches from 30 unique firing locations.
Location: Six Flags
Time: 9 p.m.
Seaworld
In honor of Independence Day, guests will get in the patriotic spirit when they witness a colorful fireworks display at Bayside - free with admission to SeaWorld. This mix of pyrotechnics is set to a triumphant musical score.
Location: 10500 SeaWorld Dr.
Time: Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m.
New Braunfels
Fireworks will be shot over Landa Lake, which will be viewable throughout Landa Park, the Fredericksburg Baseball Fields and Landa Park Golf Course. Before the fireworks show begins, residents can expect to see the RE/MAX Skydiving Team parachute into the park.
Location: Landa Park
Time: Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
Kerrville
This Independence Day celebration consists of a concert, vendors, and the largest fireworks display in the Hill Country.
Location: Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
Time: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Schertz
Join the City of Schertz for the 47th annual 4th of July Jubilee! Elements include the ’Let Freedom Run’ 5K, downtown parade, carnival, live music, Float & Fireworks, food, family zone, and a Fireworks Spectacular.
Location: 10 Commercial Place Bldg. 1
Time: Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/where-to-see-fourth-of-july-fireworks-in-san-antonio-texas/273-10acb940-3693-4e43-937c-45e1aafb878d | 2023-06-20T20:53:59 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/where-to-see-fourth-of-july-fireworks-in-san-antonio-texas/273-10acb940-3693-4e43-937c-45e1aafb878d |
Police release more details on fatal shootout involving DPS trooper, Phoenix police
A man who died after he shot a trooper with the Arizona Department of Public Safety on Monday in central Phoenix also shot at two police officers who tried to stop him from fleeing the scene, according to Phoenix police.
The DPS trooper and one of the officers were taken to the hospital but were released by Monday night, police said. The other officer was not injured.
Police did not release the identity of the man who shot at them.
Police said at about 11:30 a.m. the DPS trooper was doing a routine traffic stop near 21st Avenue and Thomas Road when the driver of the car started shooting as the trooper walked toward the vehicle. The trooper was struck by gunfire, and the man drove off.
The trooper was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, police said.
As the man drove away, Phoenix police responded to assist DPS in looking for him. An officer spotted the car briefly stopping at a home near 27th Avenue and Garfield Street and then taking off again.
The car continued driving and stopped near 35th Drive and Holly Street. The officer told the driver to get out of the car, but the suspect began shooting at the officer, police said. The officer shot back at the driver with a rifle, and the suspect then drove off.
As the man drove north on 36th Avenue, he saw another police car stopped on Encanto Boulevard and began shooting at the vehicle, which had an officer inside, police said. The officer’s car was struck by gunfire on the front quarter panel and the front windshield.
The officer had minor injuries and was also taken to a hospital by the Phoenix Fire Department.
The suspect continued driving north on 36th Avenue until he reached a dead end near Lewis Avenue and crashed into a wall.
Police found the man dead inside the car with a gunshot wound. Police did not disclose whether the wound was self-inflicted or caused by the officer who shot at him with a rifle.
Reach breaking news reporter Laura Daniella Sepulveda at laura.sepulveda@gannett.com or on Twitter @lauradaniella_s. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/06/20/police-release-details-injured-dps-trooper/70338342007/ | 2023-06-20T20:54:02 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/06/20/police-release-details-injured-dps-trooper/70338342007/ |
Two rabbis, a father and son, charged in a deadly fire at a suburban New York adult home will not face any jail time in a plea deal that has proven controversial.
Nathaniel Sommer pleaded guilty Tuesday morning in Rockland County Court to two counts of second-degree manslaughter and was sentenced to five years of probation, NBC New York has learned. His son, Aaron, pleaded guilty to one count of reckless endangerment and will serve three years of probation.
Both admitted in court that they were reckless in their behavior that led to the March 23, 2021, fire at Evergreen Court Home for Adults in Spring Valley that killed a resident and a firefighter. The two men had initially been charged with multiple felonies — including manslaughter, assault and arson — for using an illegal blowtorch to clean the kitchen and utensils of traces of forbidden food before Passover.
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Observant Jews refrain from eating anything with leavening during the eight-day Passover holiday. Preparing kitchens for Passover involves removing any trace of bread or other foods that contain a leavening agent, including subjecting utensils to high heat.
Records show that the Evergreen Court fire was reported about 90 minutes after Nathaniel and Aaron Sommer had left the facility after preparing the kitchen for Passover. Evergreen officials said after the fire that Nathaniel Sommer had been performing the cleaning ritual at the facility for 15 years.
Volunteer firefighter Jared Lloyd, who was a member of the fire department for 16 years, and a 79-year-old resident of the facility were killed in the fire, which caused a partial collapse of the building.
The Sommers were among six people charged in connection with the fire. Two other men who prosecutors said worked in the town’s buildings department were charged with filing false documents and falsifying business records, while a woman who worked at the facility was facing a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment and another man faced a misdemeanor criminal impersonation charge.
The judge accepted the plea deal for the pair on Tuesday, and the father and son will be officially sentenced Sept. 20th. The district attorney's office has not commented on the deal that has many groups up in arms, calling it an insult to the fallen firefighter's life.
"It’s like Jared’s life didn’t matter," said Sabrail Davenport, Lloyd's mother. She said she feels betrayed by Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh, who promised to hold those responsible accountable.
"This is not justice," the mother said. "How could this happen? How could they get no jail time?"
In a statemtn, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York said that they were "outraged" at the plea deal.
"Society must send a strong message that irresponsible and illegal behavior will not be tolerated. Laws, fire safety standards, and building codes exist to protect citizens and first responders alike," said the group's president, Edward Tase Jr. "A plea deal will send a chilling message to all first responders that their selfless service can be bargained away in pursuit of an expeditious legal process for wrongdoers."
County Executive Ed Day echoed those sentiments, calling it a "regrettable situation." He went on to say that the deal is "unacceptable to the families of those involved, unacceptable to our volunteer firefighters, and therefore is certainly unacceptable to me. All that was accomplished today was to see more pain inflicted upon the families of those who died. In that regard, justice has not been served." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-rabbis-avoid-jail-time-in-plea-deal-for-spring-valley-fire-that-killed-firefighter/4437927/ | 2023-06-20T20:54:14 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-rabbis-avoid-jail-time-in-plea-deal-for-spring-valley-fire-that-killed-firefighter/4437927/ |
At least four people were killed and five others were injured after a Manhattan e-bike repair shop went up in flames, according to police and fire officials, as video from the scene showed heavy smoke billowing from the building.
The fire erupted shortly after midnight Tuesday near the corner of Madison Street and Catherine Street in the Lower East Side, fire officials said. More than 100 firefighters were called to battle the raging flames, and it took nearly two hours to finally get the fire under control.
Police said that four people — two men and two women — died in the inferno; a 62-year-old woman and a 71-year-old man were two of the victims who died, the ages of the other two was not immediately released. Five others suffered injuries, two of whom were said to be seriously hurt. A firefighter and an EMT were among those hurt, but the injuries to both were said to be minor.
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The Red Cross said that it was providing housing to emergency to eight homes, including 23 adults and two children.
The HQ E-Bike Repair shop is located on the street level of the six-story building. Fire marshals are looking into the cause of the fire, and investigators will see if lithium ion batteries — which were found to be improperly stored — played a role in the blaze. Video showed a pile of burnt e-bikes stranded on the sidewalk after the fire was put under control.
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanaugh said "there was a very large number of both batteries and e-bikes." The fire department said it had already fined the shop for illegally storing e-bike batteries, and it was due for another inspection soon.
"This exact scenario where you have a bike repair on the first floor and residents upstairs is incredibly deadly," said Kavanaugh.
The owner of the shop, who only identified himself as Mr. Liu, said through a translation that he was not in the shop at the time of the fire after having closed up at 10 p.m., and he did not know the victims personally. When asked if he was aware of the risk of lithium ion batteries posted, he stopped the interview.
Fires sparked by lithium ion batteries have been a recurring problem throughout the five boroughs for some time. In May, an e-bike battery was blamed for sparking flames resulting in a Washington Heights apartment fire that left four people dead.
The FDNY said there have been 108 fires resulting 13 deaths and dozens of injuries in 2023 alone linked to lithium ion batteries. That's two more deaths than in all of 2022, and the number of total fires has skyrocketed in recent years, having quadrupled since 2019.
A recent I-Team/Telemundo 47 Investiga investigation showed exactly what a lithium ion battery fire looks like and how quickly it can progress. Lawmakers have been pushing a buyback program that would allow delivery drivers to more easily replace older dangerous batteries with better built new ones.
There were heavy smoke conditions throughout, and officials said that some of the people injured were located right above the store. The fire was so intense, windows were blown out on upper levels.
At one point overnight, NYC Emergency Management advised that neighbors in the area close their windows to avoid the smoke.
An investigation is ongoing. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/4-dead-5-hurt-in-lower-east-side-e-bike-shop-fire-officials-ny-only-spec/4436963/ | 2023-06-20T20:54:20 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/4-dead-5-hurt-in-lower-east-side-e-bike-shop-fire-officials-ny-only-spec/4436963/ |
A new law has gone into effect in New York that is aimed at protecting consumers from possible fraud and scams, the state said.
The new law that went into effect on Tuesday requires stores selling gift cards to post signs warning shoppers about possible scammers who could call and message them, asking to be paid in gift cards.
Those types of scams have become increasingly popular. According to a 2022 report from the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 65,000 consumers filed gift card scam-related complaints — costing victims more than $228 million a year.
"We want businesses to comply with the law, and we want to help increase the public’s awareness of these increasingly popular scams, so we encourage any business that has not already done so to post a warning notice where gift cards or displayed or sold," said New York Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez.
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Gift card scams can take a variety of different forms, the state department warned. Here are a few real examples provided by the state of how scammers have been able to target people:
- Receiving what appears to be an email from a site like eBay stating that the customer needs to verify their account. In order to complete the verification, the customer is told to buy an eBay gift card and provide the code.
- Buying something off Facebook, with the seller stating they don't accept credit cards. Instead, they instruct the buyer to get Visa gift cards and provide the appropriate numbers and PINs.
- Getting a message from a friend stating they are stranded with a flat tire and need money to the tow truck and new tire. The "friend" will ask if the target can buy a $500 gift card and give them the number and PIN.
- Receiving an email appearing to be from the bank authorizing a large cash transfer overseas. The email will provide a number to call, and the person will instruct the target to to overdraft their account in order to stop the account, telling them to buy gift cards — which would be processed immediately in order to justify the overdraft. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/new-ny-gift-card-law-to-protect-against-scams-goes-into-effect-what-to-know/4438121/ | 2023-06-20T20:54:42 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/new-ny-gift-card-law-to-protect-against-scams-goes-into-effect-what-to-know/4438121/ |
One New York City resident claims his previous employer wrongfully terminated him due to employment discrimination regarding his long COVID disability.
Matthew Boyd is a 33-year-old from Manhattan who previously worked as a senior manager at the technology homeownership company, Landis. Boyd started the position last September with an agreement to work remotely due to his disability and scheduled doctors' appointments.
"Short-term memory issues, multi-tasking is very tough. Speech is tough, at times, finding the right words. Physically, I'm in a ton of pain," said Boyd to NBC New York. He noted his neurological distress during the in-person interview experiencing a "drilling" headache sensation.
Long COVID is a condition of lingering symptoms that develop after recovering from the initial infection. The issues can range from brain fog, chest pain, difficulty breathing, heart palpitations, depression and anxiety.
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Millions of Americans are fighting the disabling, incessant impacts long COVID while struggling to maintain a job or receive disability benefits.
These symptoms have drastically altered the everyday life of individuals, including those wishing to retain employment. According to a recent report, Association of Post–COVID-19 Condition Symptoms and Employment Status, one in eight long-haul patients deals with unemployment.
Boyd has been infected by coronavirus at least five times within the last three years, with each additional contagion exacerbating his symptoms, but he was able to push through in balancing work-life responsibilities.
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In order to describe the nature of his long-haul condition, Boyd says that he presented his boss with the previous NBC New York series, Living with COVID for the Long Haul, in which he was featured as a long-haul patient.
According to Boyd, his previous manager requested his presence in-office despite the earlier remote work agreement and designated a seemingly impossible task that Boyd says he could not complete within time and outside his skill set.
"I was given a project that I was set up to fail. I'm a decently smart person, but I can't figure out what I don't know. I wouldn't have been able to do it regardless of COVID, but COVID makes it that much harder for me to do something like this -- it's a double whammy now," explained Boyd.
Nine days after creating a plan for the project, Boyd says he was terminated from the position without an official warning or reasoning besides the slow progress on his last assignment.
NBC New York reached out to Landis for comment, to which Landis replied: "Landis does not publicly disclose its current or former employees’ confidential human resources information, but we can confirm that Mr. Boyd’s purported COVID-19 condition played no role in, and was not connected in any way, to his separation from employment with Landis."
New York litigation lawyer, Mark Shirian, specializes in employment law, employment discrimination and harassment. Shirian represents Boyd after recently filing a charge of discrimination to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) New York District asking the EEOC to investigate the actions and conduct by Landis.
Shirian provided NBC New York with a copy of the filed complaint.
"As we as a society are navigating life after the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential for employers to adopt comprehensive policies and practices that promote equal treatment and reasonable accommodations for employees with long COVID or any other medical condition, said attorney Mark Shirian in a statement shared with News 4.
Under the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act, long COVID is considered a disability if the person is suffering from certain factors, such as a history of physical or mental impairment that substantially limits life activity. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-resident-claims-employee-discrimination-due-to-long-covid-disability/4381381/ | 2023-06-20T20:54:49 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-resident-claims-employee-discrimination-due-to-long-covid-disability/4381381/ |
A suspect was arrested in connection to the slashings of at least three women in the New York City subway within an hour, according to police.
The man, identified as 28-year-old Kemal Rideout, was arrested at a Harlem bus stop by transit officers, sources told NBC New York. The East Harlem resident was charged with three counts of felony assault. Attorney information for Rideout was not immediately available.
Video released Monday morning shows the man police had been searching for in connection to the attacks on the women Sunday afternoon. He was seen jumping over a turnstile at the East 86th Street subway station near Lexington Avenue before investigators said he approached two women, a 48-year-old and a 19-year-old, from behind and slashed them both in the right leg with a sharp object around 4 p.m.
"I just felt like a slice. I grabbed my thigh and I looked back and he was there. And I had the blood, and the blood was dripping everywhere," said the teen victim, who did not wish to be identified. She said she was on the downtown train to pick up a cake for her dad on Father's Day.
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"I noticed [the suspect] come in, he was kind of staring at me, I wasn't trying to make eye contact with him. It was me, him and a lady that got off with a service dog," said the teen. "I got off first and then he was behind me. I was walking up the stairs and he slashed me...I looked back and he was just there, standing, and I was crying and he just walked across the platform."
She said the man never said a word, and moments later, the 48-year-old woman at the same station.
About 20 minutes after that initial attack, officers said a 28-year-old woman was also stabbed by Rideout at the Chambers Street station in lower Manhattan. He then ran from the scene and exited the train at the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station.
The victim was rushed to the hospital with a severe cut to her left leg, according to police. Each of the three victims is expected to recover.
"NYC Transit cameras grabbed good pictures of this perpetrator jumping the turnstile and I'm confident the NYPD will track him down in short order," said NYC Transit President Richard Davey.
MTA Chairman Janno Lieber said that although transit crime is down for 2023, he understands that attacks Iike this can be unnerving.
"Nobody should feel afraid going about their business in New York. For New Yorkers, transit is like air and water: We need it to survive. It needs to be safe and it needs to feel safe," Lieber said.
Those incidents came after Father's Day weekend started with a deadly attack on a 4 train at Union Square. The victim, identified by police as 32-year-old Tavon Silver, was found unconscious inside a train car Saturday morning with a stab wound to his chest. It was not immediately clear what led to the fatal confrontation.
On Monday, police arrested 33-year-old Claude White in connection with the deadly attack. White, who police said is homeless, was charged with murder and weapon possession. Attorney information was not immediately available.
There was an increased police presence along the 4/5/6 line on Monday, with officers patrolling platforms, boarding trains and looking for the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the case is urged to contact police. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/person-of-interest-in-custody-in-connection-to-nyc-subway-slashings-of-3-women-sources/4437455/ | 2023-06-20T20:54:55 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/person-of-interest-in-custody-in-connection-to-nyc-subway-slashings-of-3-women-sources/4437455/ |
A dramatic fire rescue was caught on camera after a man got trapped inside his top floor Brooklyn apartment, and firefighters came to his rescue.
Flames could be seen shooting out of the window of the Park Slope apartment just after 6 a.m. Tuesday, CitizenApp video showed. As the fire raged, a naked man was clinging to the ledge of the building, screaming for help — and even though people could hear his cries, they couldn't see him due to all the smoke.
But the man proved difficult to reach as he was on the backside of the building, and firefighters had to use a rope to get to get to him. Firefighter Patrick Gale dropped down and scooped up the man, video showed, and the pair then repelled to the ground.
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"He told me he was going to set up. Training kicked in. Lowered, coming to get him. Everything went smoothly," said Gale, adding that the man was "happy and thankful" as they made their way down.
The dramatic rescue went down as the fire continued to grow, with firefighters on the building's fire escaping continuing to douse the flames while those who lived inside scrambled to get out.
"We saw smoke coming in our room and we rushed out because we were really scared," said resident Olivia Wong.
It took crews about an hour to put out the blaze, with flames contained to just the fourth-floor apartment. Nine other units in the building had water damage.
Around midday on Tuesday, fire marshals and others arrived to look for cause but said it was too soon to make any determinations. However, officials said they know it was sparked in the kitchen.
The victim, who has not been identified, was treated for some cuts and bruises at the hospitals, but is expected to be OK. No other injuries were reported.
An investigation into the fire is ongoing. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/video-naked-man-saved-from-park-slope-fire-by-firefighter-as-flames-shoot-out-window/4438241/ | 2023-06-20T20:55:01 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/video-naked-man-saved-from-park-slope-fire-by-firefighter-as-flames-shoot-out-window/4438241/ |
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.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/gov-sanders-reacts-hunter-biden-charged/91-43d43767-0cd8-4c71-a6a9-a36eee078cbb | 2023-06-20T20:58:21 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/gov-sanders-reacts-hunter-biden-charged/91-43d43767-0cd8-4c71-a6a9-a36eee078cbb |
Wright State University estimates it will have approximately a $5 million budget surplus at the end of the fiscal year, due in part to higher-than-expected revenues and lower than anticipated expenses. The university’s total budget is about $319 million.
Compared to just a few years ago when Wright State was in financial crisis and cut staff and faculty because of falling enrollment, the university appears to be healthier.
Wright State faced financial problems between 2015 and 2020, due to a federal investigation into H-B1 visa misuse, budget issues that resulted in at least $53 million in budget cuts, and cuts to faculty and staff due to falling enrollment.
About $16 million of the lower than anticipated expenses were due to positions going unfilled. Greg Sample, the university’s chief operating officer, said it can take a long time for the university to fill positions because the process to hire is a long one.
“In other words, it’s not as though we can’t find people,” Sample said. “It’s just that our process takes so long.”
Wright State collected $1.5 million more in tuition and fees in the 2022-2023 school year than expected, though total enrollment is still down about 6% compared to the previous school year.
The difference in tuition and fees compared to student enrollment is because Wright State enrolled more international students, according to a financial analysis of Wright State’s fiscal year 2023 budget, which ends on June 30.
Wright State began actively recruited more overseas students last summer, which has resulted in an increase in international students, particularly those from India, Nepal, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. Susan Schauer, the university’s vice president for enrollment management, said Vietnam is another country the university is targeting to increase enrollment.
But Schauer said the university is also working to recruit more students from the area of west central Ohio where the university recruits most of the students who attend Wright State, as well as recruiting from Ohio as a whole.
Schauer said the university has been advertising their more niche programs, sharing alumni success stories and marketing to undergraduate students who may eventually want to attend medical school.
“We are simultaneously looking at our international enrollment strategies but fortifying our market presence in Raider country and throughout the state,” Schauer said, referring to the area of Ohio that Wright State typically recruits from.
Many Wright State students are from Greene or Montgomery counties, but Wright State recruits heavily from a 16-county area that runs from Butler and Warren counties to the south up to Van Wert and Allen counties to the north, and east to Clark County.
But the number of high school graduates in the area has fallen due to a smaller population of high school students, which means Ohio colleges and universities are competing against one another for a smaller pool of Ohio-based applicants. On average, more people come to the state for college, according to the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Carl Momberger and Jared Roberts of Big Jalm joined Everyday Northwest to share more about their jam company — made with fruit from the Willamette Valley.
Using locally sourced fruit from no-spray family farms in Oregon has led the jam company to use the best fruit “in all of Oregon.”
Watch the video above to learn more. | https://www.koin.com/local/big-jalm-taps-into-best-fruit-in-all-of-oregon-for-locally-made-jam/ | 2023-06-20T21:01:12 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/big-jalm-taps-into-best-fruit-in-all-of-oregon-for-locally-made-jam/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Starting Thursday, Salemites will no longer need to make the journey to Keizer if they’re craving Chick-fil-A. The restaurant is opening a new location in Salem on June 22.
This Salem Chick-fil-A location will be owned and operated by Lee Richardson. He’s originally from North Carolina and he and his family recently moved to Salem, where his wife grew up.
Richardson felt inspired to become a Chick-fil-A franchise owner after his grandmother worked at a Chick-fil-A restaurant well into her 80s as a post-retirement job.
According to Chick-fil-A, Richardson looks forward to opening the doors of his new restaurant and enriching the community by providing a clean and friendly place to work and enjoy meals.
“It’s been said that Salem offers the best of a big city and a small town, so my family and I are eager to plant roots here. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome all the college students, commuters, and Salem residents to Chick-fil-A Kuebler Gateway,” Richardson said. “It really means the world to me to be able to open this restaurant and build meaningful relationships in the community with my family by my side.”
The restaurant will employ approximately 150 full- and part-time team members.
To celebrate the opening of the new restaurant, Chick-fil-A, Inc. will donate $25,000 to Feeding America. The funds will be distributed to partners in the greater Portland area. The company will also recognize 100 local heroes making an impact in the Salem area by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.
The new Chick-fil-A Kuebler Gateway is located at 2560 Kuebler Blvd., near Costco and Killer Burger.
The restaurant will operate Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will offer dine-in, drive-thru and carry-out services.
The new Salem Chick-fil-A plans to redirect its surplus food to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and non-profits in need.
Chick-fil-A has also recently filed permits for a new restaurant in Southeast Portland. If the plans continue to move forward, the new Chick-fil-A will move into the building that currently houses The Venue Gentleman’s Club, a strip club at Southeast Stark Street and Southeast 99th Avenue near Mall 205. | https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/salem-is-about-to-get-its-first-chick-fil-a-restaurant/ | 2023-06-20T21:01:19 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/salem-is-about-to-get-its-first-chick-fil-a-restaurant/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Madd Sass Soap Co. Owner Naomi Heedt took inspiration from her twin daughters to create the artisan skincare company after one of her daughters struggled with eczema.
Heedt joined Everyday Northwest to share more about the company and her journey crafting cruelty-free and vegan skincare.
Watch the video above to learn more. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-artisan-skincare-company-on-crafting-vegan-cruelty-free-products/ | 2023-06-20T21:01:25 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-artisan-skincare-company-on-crafting-vegan-cruelty-free-products/ |
ARKANSAS, USA — On June 17, severe thunderstorms and strong winds hit the Natural State, which caused extensive damage across the state.
The storms damaged numerous power lines, and there was even a confirmed EF-2 tornado in Logan County. This left thousands of Arkansans without power.
As crews work to restore power, there is a need for commercial vehicles to haul heavy equipment, oversized loads, transformers, hardware, and other transmission and distribution equipment.
On June 20, Governor Sanders issued a state of emergency in Arkansas that applies to commercial and energy response vehicles assisting in clean-up and restoration across the state.
These emergency response vehicles will be authorized to bypass all Arkansas Department of Transportation weigh station facilities through July 17, 2023.
This authorization does not include vehicles that require permits to operate on Arkansas’ roadways and does not relieve size and weight restrictions. This declaration only applies to weigh stations and to vehicles traveling in convoys.
Additionally, all provisions of regulating statutes prescribing procedures for the conduct of the Office of State Procurement, the Arkansas Building Authority, the Office of Personnel Management, and all other state departments and agencies will be suspended.
This decision came to render maximum assistance to the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment and the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, through the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-state-emergency-storm/91-94a1d378-9e3a-4dcf-a539-f4be33501f30 | 2023-06-20T21:06:12 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-state-emergency-storm/91-94a1d378-9e3a-4dcf-a539-f4be33501f30 |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge struck down Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for children as unconstitutional Tuesday, the first ruling to overturn such a prohibition as a growing number of Republican-led states adopt similar restrictions.
U.S. District Judge Jay Moody issued a permanent injunction against the Arkansas law, which would have prohibited doctors from providing gender-affirming hormone treatment, puberty blockers, or surgery to anyone under 18.
Arkansas' law, which Moody temporarily blocked in 2021, also would have prohibited doctors from referring patients elsewhere for such care.
Republican lawmakers in Arkansas enacted the ban in 2021, overriding a veto by former GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Hutchinson, who left office in January, said the law went too far by cutting off treatments for children currently receiving such care.
The ruling affects only the Arkansas ban but may carry implications for the fates of similar prohibitions, or discourage attempts to enact them, in other states.
At least 19 other states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for minors following Arkansas' law, and federal judges have temporarily blocked similar bans in Alabama and Indiana. Three states have banned or restricted the care through regulations or administrative orders.
Florida’s law goes beyond banning the treatments for youth, by also prohibiting the use of state money for gender-affirming care and placing new restrictions on adults seeking treatment. A federal judge has blocked Florida from enforcing its ban on three children who have challenged the law.
Children’s hospitals around the country have faced harassment and threats of violence for providing such care.
The state has argued that the prohibition is within its authority to regulate the medical profession. People opposed to such treatments for children argue they are too young to make such decisions about their futures. Major medical groups, including the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, oppose the bans and experts say treatments are safe if properly administered.
The state is likely to appeal Moody's decision to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which last year upheld the judge's temporary order blocking the law.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Hutchinson's successor, in March, signed legislation attempting to effectively reinstate Arkansas' ban by making it easier to sue providers of gender-affirming care for children. That law doesn't take effect until later this summer.
A roughly two-week trial before Moody included testimony from one of the transgender youths challenging the state’s ban. The teenager testified in October that the hormone therapy he has received has transformed his life and that the ban would force him to leave the state. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/judge-strikes-down-arkansas-gender-affirming-care/91-2ce98d02-5a4c-4304-928b-3407176a60c6 | 2023-06-20T21:06:18 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/judge-strikes-down-arkansas-gender-affirming-care/91-2ce98d02-5a4c-4304-928b-3407176a60c6 |
When hiring contractors think about these tips
The Shreveport Mayor's Office released tips on hiring contractors following the severe thunderstorm that caused substantial damage Friday morning.
Early June 16, northwest Louisiana was hit by a storm that had winds up to 80 miles per hour. With these high winds, the Shreveport-Bossier area experienced a large number of downed trees and powerlines.
According to the Mayor's Office, many citizens sustained substantial damage and will need to hire a contractor. The City of Shreveport wants to remind citizens that the city and state of Louisiana have requirements for contracting these types of repairs.
Citizens are being advised to contact their insurance company immediately regarding any damages to their property. And, if citizens are having trees removed, they should make sure the company is reputable and always ask to see a copy of their license and insurance.
Read:LIVE BLOG: Day 4 Shreveport storm updates-recovery efforts, emergency declarations
Tips to identify scammers
The City of Shreveport gave two tips to help identify individuals that may be trying to take advantage of citizens during a time of crisis.
- Question requests for payment in full prior to the project beginning. If a contractor asks for this, you should think twice before doing business with them. It is not unusual for a contractor to request some money upfront. Research the company and demand to see their contractor’s license and verify that by looking them up through the Secretary of State’s webpage at: www.lslbc.louisiana.gov/. Also, contact the insurance company and verify that they are indeed insured. A reputable contractor will never take issue with that.
- Insist on a contract and go over every detail in the contract with the business. It would be a good idea to have a witness present and ask that the witness be able to sign the contract. Most legitimate contractors offer no charge for an estimate, but as always, be cautious. During the inspection, be extra attentive to the contractor’s assessment. Some contractors will target senior citizens and perform inspections in places of their homes where the homeowner can’t access, like attics and underneath the house. This is an easy way for a contractor to “make up” damage that simply is not there.
More:Where are the cooling stations in Caddo Parish following Friday morning's storm
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/when-hiring-contractors-think-about-these-tips/70338092007/ | 2023-06-20T21:10:06 | 0 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2023/06/20/when-hiring-contractors-think-about-these-tips/70338092007/ |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Country singer-songwriter Niko Moon will perform at the 2023 California Classic Summer League in July.
According to the Sacramento Kings, Moon will play Wednesday, July 5, after the day's scheduled games.
Moon is the headliner of the entertainment lineup for the two-day event. DJ Mix Master Mike, best known for his work with the Beastie Boys, will perform between games and at fan events in DOCO for people with tickets.
The games are scheduled for Monday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 5. The teams playing in the California Classic Summer League include the Kings, the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets.
Modified game rules will be in place, which include 10-minute quarters.
Doors open for the triple-header each day at 2 p.m. Single-day tickets will be available at 10 a.m. Monday, June 26 and start at $22 plus fees for upper-level seats.
Two-day passes are available HERE starting at $42 and for an additional $12 you can include a ticket to the Fourth on the Field fireworks show at Sutter Health Park on July 4 along with a souvenir soda at the California Classic. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/niko-moon-headlining-california-classic-summer-league/103-6a934df4-e23d-4b50-a98a-b64017212fd8 | 2023-06-20T21:10:06 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/niko-moon-headlining-california-classic-summer-league/103-6a934df4-e23d-4b50-a98a-b64017212fd8 |
KENTUCKY, USA — Kentucky prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man accused in a murder-for-hire investigation involving a California Highway Patrol captain.
Thomas O’Donnell is accused of conspiring with CHP Captain Julie Harding to kill her husband, Michael Harding, according to documents filed on April 12 in Cumberland County Circuit Court.
O’Donnell, a 60-year-old from Napa, was arrested at the Sacramento International Airport on Dec. 8 on suspicion of killing Michael Harding.
Michael Harding was found shot to death on Sept. 26 in Burkesville, Kentucky.
Julie Harding was found dead from an apparent suicide on Dec. 10 in Tennessee, two days after she was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing.
Michael and Julie Harding purchased a home in Clay County, Tennessee where the pair intended to move. However, with Michael in Tennessee and Julie in California, the two became estranged and Julie filed for divorce in California, according to court documents.
Jesse M. Stockton Jr., the commonwealth attorney for the 40th Judicial District covering Cumberland County, wrote in court documents Julie withdrew about $222,700 from three accounts without Michael's knowledge.
The documents outline communications between O’Donnell and Julie Harding leading up to Michael Harding's death. Julie Harding had "194 voice contacts" from July 1, 2022, through Sept. 8, 2022, with a number used by O'Donnell, according to court documents.
The court documents allege O’Donnell lured Michael Harding to Burkesvile, Kentucky, under the guise of an HVAC service call at a house that was for up sale. O’Donnell got the code to the lockbox from the real estate company by pretending to show the house to potential clients.
Michael Harding never returned home and was reported missing on Sept. 20, according to Kentucky State Police.
Kentucky has had three executions since 1976, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. There are currently 26 inmates on death row in Kentucky, according to Kentucky's Department of Corrections.
Watch more on ABC10: 3 injured, taken to hospital after Sacramento car crash | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/thomas-odonnell-kentucky-death-penalty-chp/103-e9e808ab-ffef-472d-a5d1-dc38cecab5cb | 2023-06-20T21:10:12 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/thomas-odonnell-kentucky-death-penalty-chp/103-e9e808ab-ffef-472d-a5d1-dc38cecab5cb |
PONTIAC — Pontiac firefighters spent Tuesday morning putting out a house fire on Hazel Street.
The Pontiac Fire Department was dispatched at 7:23 a.m. to 815 N. Hazel Street, in Pontiac, for a structure fire, the agency said in a statement.
Upon arrival, firefighters on scene declared a working fire on a 1 1/2-story residential house, officials said.
Multiple fire and medic companies made an attack on the fire and completed a search while Fire Engine No. 1 established a water supply, the department said.
Other fire companies arrived later and completed a secondary search of the residence before completely extinguishing any smoldering or hidden pockets.
Cullom and Saunemin Fire Protection Districts were placed on standby at the Pontiac Fire Station alongside Pontiac personnel who staffed medics to help cover any additional emergencies that could have occurred during the incident.
According to the department, there were no reports of injuries at this time. The Pontiac Fire Investigation Unit determined incident to be an accident.
"We actually had a very good response from our department because we were at shift change so we had two shifts, one coming on and one going off," said Pontiac Fire Chief Jacob Campbell. "That's why we were able to get so many of our local resourced to the scene so quickly and why we ended up needing our auto aid directly at the scene."
Campbell said the home did sustain fire damage to the front of the house and was vacant at the time of the incident.
Supporting agencies included the Vermillion Valley Regional Emergency Communications Dispatch Center, Pontiac Police Department, NICOR Gas and Commonwealth Edison.
Photos: IBCA annual All-Star games at Pontiac
Contact Mateusz Janik at (309) 820-3234. Follow Mateusz on Twitter:@mjanik99 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/crews-subdue-pontiac-house-fire/article_1beea438-0fa1-11ee-9db2-fb3fce7936f5.html | 2023-06-20T21:11:57 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/crews-subdue-pontiac-house-fire/article_1beea438-0fa1-11ee-9db2-fb3fce7936f5.html |
SCOTT COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) revealed Tuesday that $200,000 has been awarded to Scott County.
A release from Griffith’s office states that the funds were awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The funds are bound for the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission in Duffield.
According to Griffith, the commission will use the funds in the development of a Regional Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.
The report “could lead to the evolution of existing businesses and the recruiting of new businesses with manufacturing jobs in Scott County,” the release states.
“This investment will help Scott County showcase their ability to host Small Modular Reactor sites and related manufacturing supply chains, which could bring new jobs and boost economic development and resiliency in the region,” Griffith said in the release.
A study by Dominion Engineering Inc. released in May found that several sizeable sites in Southwest Virginia are prime locations to house SMRs. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has also expressed intent to spend millions of dollars in state funding to develop nuclear energy in the region. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/200k-headed-to-scott-co-tied-to-regions-potential-nuclear-future/ | 2023-06-20T21:12:55 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/200k-headed-to-scott-co-tied-to-regions-potential-nuclear-future/ |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — It’s a sign that one of the area’s largest annual festivals is right around the corner: the opening of the Fun Fest store.
Organizers announced the store, located in the lobby of the Kingsport Chamber at 400 Clinchfield Street, will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 23.
Those looking to pick up an iconic Fun Fest shirt will get to choose between three color options: navy, red, and yellow. Other items, including long sleeve t-shirts, socks, hats, coffee mugs, keychains, bags, and more will also be available.
Tickets and pre-registration forms, which are also online, can be picked up at the store.
The Fun Fest store will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will be closed on Sundays and July 4. Some items can also be purchased online at funfest.net.
Fun Fest will take place July 14–22. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/fun-fest-store-opens-friday/ | 2023-06-20T21:13:01 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/fun-fest-store-opens-friday/ |
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — State police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Bristol, Tennessee man over the weekend.
It happened around 3:20 p.m. Saturday on Route 649 at Keywest, a private road, according to the Virginia State Police (VSP).
Police said a 2000 Titan motorcycle was traveling east on Route 649 when it went off the right side of the road and struck a tree. The motorcyclist, identified as Jeffrey R. Booher, 55 of Bristol, died at the scene, VSP said. He was wearing a helmet.
The crash remains under investigation. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/vsp-motorcyclist-killed-in-washington-county-va-crash-on-saturday/ | 2023-06-20T21:13:07 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/vsp-motorcyclist-killed-in-washington-county-va-crash-on-saturday/ |
Pima County has more than $1.7 billion in expenditures planned for the upcoming fiscal year beginning on July 1 after the Board of Supervisors adopted a final budget Tuesday focused on financial stability and maintaining critical infrastructure.
The budget represents about 9% fewer expenses than last year as pandemic-era funding wanes and economic volatility persists.
The combined property tax rate is set to increase by about 0.8% over last year’s rate and climb to $5.1048 per $100 of a home’s limited value, or the property's taxable value. The county is set to collect about $544 million in property taxes this year, representing about a 6% increase from last year’s collections, according to county estimates.
Part of the increase is due to the first year of implementation of a policy the board approved in August 2021 that covers increased state cost shifts through property taxes. The state has shifted funding it previously covered to the county for costs like Medicaid, juvenile detention and salaries for superior and justice court workers. The total state cost shift for the county this fiscal year is estimated to be $15.9 million.
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Budget highlights include $76.5 million for facilities management projects — including continued construction of the new Office of the Medical Examiner Building and build out of the Northwest Service Center — $23.7 million in Department of Transportation road repair projects and $14 million in estimated costs for employee raises, according to the county budget.
The board set the budget’s spending cap at its May 16 meeting but moved some money around to support the Green Valley Justice Courts and Mount Lemmon Fire District with $60,604 and $30,000 in additional funding, respectively. The money was taken out of the county’s inflation contingency fund to offset the increases.
The final budget passed in a 3-2 vote with Supervisors Sharon Bronson and Steve Christy voting against adoption. Bronson expressed concern with a portion of the secondary property tax rate for the Library District going toward the county’s Pima Early Education Program, which provides financial assistance for preschool tuition to families with eligible incomes. Bronson said the program is “simply not a function of the library” and the money should go toward “fixing our roads.”
Christy proposed a motion to sweep $13 million worth of salaries allocated to positions that have remained vacant for at least 6 months into road repair programs, but his motion failed 3-2 with only Bronson’s support.
Contact reporter Nicole Ludden at nludden@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/government-politics/pima-county-budget-property-taxes/article_2d22a4be-0954-11ee-b217-db527647c807.html | 2023-06-20T21:18:37 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/government-politics/pima-county-budget-property-taxes/article_2d22a4be-0954-11ee-b217-db527647c807.html |
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