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YORK COUNTY, Pa. — The county coroner's office says a man is dead after crashing his motorcycle into a tree on Friday afternoon.
Officials say the crash happened just after 2 p.m. in the 1000 block of Roth's Church Road in Jackson Township.
The 54-year-old victim was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
He was taken to York Hospital and was pronounced dead at 3:40 p.m.
The victim's cause of death is listed as multiple blunt force trauma due to a motorcycle crash.
The coroner's office says there was also a passenger on the motorcycle but they don't have information about that person.
The victim's next of kin has been notified and his identity will be released after other family members are informed.
Northern York County Regional Police is investigating the crash. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/motorcyclist-dies-crash-tree-york-county/521-9343419f-3f65-43a3-9d9d-6f40259e9102 | 2023-06-24T16:19:39 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/motorcyclist-dies-crash-tree-york-county/521-9343419f-3f65-43a3-9d9d-6f40259e9102 |
COLUMBUS —After being convicted in the largest bribery scheme in state history, former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder believes he only deserves 12-18 months in prison, according to new court filings.
“Mr. Householder is a broken man,” defense attorneys said. “He has been humiliated and disgraced.”
A jury found that Householder and former GOP leader Matt Borges, beyond a reasonable doubt, participated in the largest public corruption case in state history. Householder passed a nearly $61 million scheme for a billion-dollar bailout, House Bill 6, at the expense of taxpayers.
The attorneys for Householder acknowledge their request may be a “tall order,” however they say that “no defendant should be made a martyr to public passion.”
The good Householder has done for the community outweighs the bad, according to the filing.
“Our purpose here is not to relitigate the facts presented to the jury — that will be a task for the appellate lawyers and the appellate courts — but to present a perspective of Mr. Householder that was not reflected in his portrayal at trial and in the news media,” the document states.
The following pages resemble the opening argument, painting the picture that Householder is an Appalachian farm boy with a dream. They next try to argue that the government didn’t fully show that each bribe he took was an actual bribe.
Ultimately, the defense argues that the nature of the offense and Householder’s history and characteristics favor a “below-guidelines sentence.”
The attorneys argue that Householder “did not benefit financially from the offense,” claiming the money that came from his right-hand man who was in charge of running the financial aspect of the scheme was a loan. That “loan” was then used to pay off Householder’s debt and renovations to his Florida home.
The now-convicted felon has already faced punishment, the filing continues, as “his felony conviction bars him from ever holding public office in Ohio... his reputation has likewise been ruined.”
“Mr. Householder is simply not a threat to the public, and no public interest is served by putting him behind bars for decades,” the defense argues. “To the contrary, the public will suffer by being deprived of an individual whose charitable giving, good works, and work ethic have improved the lives of so many.”
A whole section of the filing explains why the “media” is to blame for his loss of reputation.
Letters in support
Along with letters from family members came a letter from state Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville). Hillyer chairs the House Civil Justice Committee and is an attorney.
“The person that has been portrayed by the media and outside groups is not someone that I have ever personally witnessed or recognized,” Hillyer writes. “It has been painfully obvious that some in the media are using their political opposition to Mr. Householder to agitate and muddy the waters against him.”
Hillyer, a moderate Republican who testified on behalf of Householder during the trial, is concerned about the former speaker’s age and health. He requests for Judge Timothy Black to show leniency.
Joy Padgett, a former Ohio lawmaker, blamed the deceased Neil Clark, a co-conspirator, in her defense of Householder.
“[Clark] did have influence, but he was prone to flagrant exaggeration during every conversation on every issue being discussed,” Padgett wrote. “Everyone who knew Neil knew they had to separate the ‘wheat from the chaff’ in his comments.”
Householder was talented, she continued, saying he was “always exploring leading edge ideas that will improve the lives of his constituents and the people of Ohio.”
She suggested he only receive probation.
Next was Scott Pullins, who News 5 interviewed during and after the trial.
“I personally know that Larry Householder is honest, ethical, and tries very hard to follow the law,” said Pullins, who was an attorney for Householder.
Householder and Borges will be sentenced at 1 p.m. on June 29 and 11 a.m. on June 30, respectively, according to court documents.
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SAN ANTONIO — Fire crews worked to contain a grease fire early Saturday morning at a local seafood restaurant.
The fire started at around 2:25 a.m. at the J. Anthony's Seafood restaurant on Loop 410 and Culebra.
Fire officials said the grease fire luckily did not spread to the actual building. Crews did have work hard to cool the grease and make it safe to work with. The grease traps and ventilation in the building did work well to ventilate the smoke and keep the fire from spreading.
Fire officials say the fire did cause about $5,000-$10,000 worth of damage.
No one was hurt in the fire.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — There will soon be another attraction along the Rockport Beach that might seem a bit unusual.
Train rides are going to be offered after July 4 to help keep the tourist train moving through the area.
The rides have been offered at the Rockport Railroad Depot, but now, service is being expanded to the beach.
"Just to get in, get in the little train and be able to go up and down the beach and just see what's out there and see what's available, I think parents and kids, it'll just give them another thing to do," Aransas County Navigation District Harbormaster Keith Barrett.
Rockport Beach is already one of the most popular spots around because of the shallow waters here without any undertows.
Officials said the train rides will be free.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi woman is alive and recovering after she became crushed between two cars.
The incident happened on the city's southside just a few days ago.
It was a serious incident that left her in need of help, and now, she has her life in part to her 3-year-old neighbor Maverick Flores.
Like a typical 3-year-old, Maverick might not always listen to his parents, but when it was time to help someone in need, he wasted no time.
Maverick is known to keep his grandfather Johnny Stobbs on his toes. Stobbs said that when he was outside playing with Maverick, they heard an alarming sound.
"We hadn't been outside maybe 2-3 minutes, we hear this crumpling sound, I know what a car wreck sounds like," he said.
That horrific sound was caught on a home security camera. Stobbs said he rushed to the scene with Maverick right behind him. It happened just a few houses down.
"The lady who lives in the house, her name is Sylvia, she's pinned between the two vehicles you could tell she's in a lot of distress," he said.
As Stobbs worked to free Sylvia, he gave Maverick the important task of running back home and finding his father Johnathan Flores.
Maverick, doing what he does best, quickly got his father just in record time.
"You see him come running across, yelling in the driveway yelling when he gets in the house," Flores said.
Flores said that his son's quick reflex's made all the difference in rescuing Sylvia.
"It's a proud dad moment."
"Maverick ran down to the house got his dad, dad came down, we were able to get Mrs. Sylvia dislodged, by that time she's unconscious," Stobbs said.
Police and fire officials arrived and quickly took over, but thankfully Sylvia had already been in good hands.
Turns out, heroes run in the family. Maverick's grandfather was a longtime Corpus Christi firefighter.
"I don't know if it's what I said to him or how I said it but he knew it was important," he said.
Because of the quick thinking displayed by Maverick, Sylvia is able to still be with her family.
"It's almost like God wanted us to be outside," he said. "I didn't want to go outside, Maverick insisted we go. Had we not, I think it would have been a very different outcome for Sylvia. I'm glad we were outside I'm glad you were my partner you know it."
3NEWS was told that Sylvia is out of the hospital and is recovering. Friday was the first day she was able to speak, telling Stobbs she is grateful for the assistance of all the heroes that day including him and his grandson.
Maverick and his grandfather will also be awarded for their actions by the city.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – At a packed rally Saturday morning, more than 100 people came out to Renaissance Theatre Company in Orlando to protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade one year later.
“Women who are being forced to have children against their wishes, having to go across state lines, travel ridiculous distances, it’s unfair,” said Kathy McHugh, a Planned Parenthood volunteer. “I’m not going to stand for this. We aren’t going to stand for this. We’ve had enough of this. There is a war on women.”
This comes at the one-year mark since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, erasing the constitutional right to an abortion that had been in place for nearly half a century.
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Marnie Shanbhag was at Saturday’s rally.
“We can make the right decisions for us, our families, in consultation with our doctors. We really don’t need the government making that decision for us,” Shanbhag said.
In Florida, lawmakers passed a six-week abortion ban because they said it’s important to protect human life.
“I recognize their view, I don’t agree with it, I side with the baby,” said State Rep. Randy Fine, R-District 33, back in April.
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Saturday’s rally was organized in part by State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-District 42.
“Across America, bans on abortion are unpopular, bans on abortion are unamerican, bans on abortion are anti-freedom,” Eskamani said.
The six-week ban, which provides exceptions for rape, incest and human trafficking, will take effect only if the state’s current 15-week ban is upheld in an ongoing legal challenge that is before the Florida Supreme Court.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Residents at a DeKalb County apartment are being evacuated after a fire spread through several units, fire officials said.
According to DeKalb County Fire and Rescue Services, a call came in around 11:15 a.m. regarding a fire at 2893 Pathersville Road, which is the Decatur Lofts.
Officials have not provided any information on how many units were affected or if anyone was hurt. The cause of the fire is unknown. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/residents-evacuated-dekalb-county-apartment-fire-officials-decatur-lofts/85-e0f76ab8-a4fd-4641-a8ca-58b30454ae7f | 2023-06-24T17:05:05 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/residents-evacuated-dekalb-county-apartment-fire-officials-decatur-lofts/85-e0f76ab8-a4fd-4641-a8ca-58b30454ae7f |
CLEBURNE COUNTY, Ark. — One juvenile is dead after a fall at Damsite Park in Heber Springs, Ark.
The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office responded to the call around 11 a.m. on Tuesday and found a boy had fallen 40 feet off a bluff.
A family member was performing CPR when the sheriffs arrived. Survival Flight transported him to a nearby hospital, where he died shortly after.
According to the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office, no additional updates or information will be released at this time. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/1-dead-damsite-park/91-25c8e040-871d-450f-aa5a-e9ed9789cbb3 | 2023-06-24T17:11:55 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/1-dead-damsite-park/91-25c8e040-871d-450f-aa5a-e9ed9789cbb3 |
LAKE NEBAGAMON — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a report of an adult swimmer who appeared to be struggling in the water at about 2:15 p.m. Friday.
After the person apparently slipped below the lake's surface, a search and rescue mission was launched, involving staff from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Lake Nebagamon Fire Department and Mayo Clinic Ambulance.
Inclement weather that included lightning forced the search to be temporarily suspended. But at about 4:25 p.m. the body of the presumed swimmer was recovered.
The sheriff's office report provided no initial details as to the victim's identity, age, sex or place of residence, while efforts remained under way to contact family members. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/body-recovered-from-lake-nebagamon | 2023-06-24T17:14:45 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/body-recovered-from-lake-nebagamon |
Westbound I-94 in Macomb County reopens after multi-vehicle crash
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Westbound Interstate 94 in Macomb County has reopened after a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning closed it for several hours.
The crash occurred at about 5:30 a.m. at I-94 and Shook Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The westbound lanes were closed for about six hours for the investigation and cleanup and traffic was detoured. The freeway reopened at about 11:20 a.m. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/06/24/westbound-i-94-reopens-after-multi-vehicle-crash/70353552007/ | 2023-06-24T17:23:07 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/06/24/westbound-i-94-reopens-after-multi-vehicle-crash/70353552007/ |
Navy commissions destroyer named for late Michigan Sen. Carl Levin in Baltimore
The USS Carl M. Levin was placed into active service during a Navy ceremony in Baltimore on Saturday morning, with the late Michigan's senator's family and the destroyer's future crew on hand.
USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) is a 510-foot-long Arleigh Burke-class vessel, the 70th in the class, that weighed 7,500 tons when it launched in May 2021 from Bath Iron Works in Maine. It completed sea trials in December and was delivered to the U.S. Navy in late January. Its motto is "Tenacious in the Fight."
“This ship in front of you will sail the high seas, the United States of America, for the next four decades,” Adm. Michael Gilday, chief of naval operations, said during Saturday's ceremony.
“Today, we carry on a Navy tradition that extends back to 1775 as we hoist the commissioning pennant and announce to the world that this mighty warship and its splendid crew are ready to carry out their mission.”
During the ceremony, Cmdr. Kelly Craft ordered the hoisting of the commissioning pennant at the masthead, making the ship an official member of the Navy fleet. The commission pennant will fly continuously until the ship is decommissioned. Kelly also read the orders appointing him to command the ship and ordered his executive officer to set the first watch.
Levin's three daughters are the ship's sponsors — Kate Levin Markel, Laura Levin and Erica Levin. Laura spoke to the crowd from the ship's platform, thanking and congratulating the crew, "who protect us and also unite us."
Together, the sisters gave the traditional order: "Officers and crew of the USS Carl M. Levin, man our ship and bring her to life!"
"Aye-aye, ma'ams!" the crew responded.
Crew members and officers in white uniforms then trotted to the ship and climbed aboard to man the rails as the ship's systems were brought on line and a Navy band played.
Levin, who died nearly two years ago at age 87, was Michigan's longest-serving senator. He served on the Senate Armed Services Committee for all 36 of hisyears in office, including 10 years as its chairman.
"Of all of Senator Levin's great qualities, (his integrity) stood out to me because along with accountability and initiative and toughness, integrity is one of our core Navy values," Gilday said.
"Integrity is what keeps us internally and externally consistent so that we tell the truth, and then our conduct is always upright and honorable. Integrity strengthens our resolve to act consistently with our professional values. ... It is the very foundation of our warfighting effectiveness. Senator Levin lived a life of service with integrity, and his example inspires us as we commission this ship and this crew today."
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro also delivered remarks Saturday, hailing Levin's devotion to military families.
"Senator Levin understood our nation's national and economic security requirements as a maritime nation to feel the capable lethal fleet, backed by well-trained sailors and Marines throughout his decades of service, both as a member and as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee," Del Toro said.
"Senator Levin was a staunch advocate not just for the people of Michigan, for our service members, as well as their families."
Levin's older brother, retired U.S. Rep. Sandy Levin, and widow, Barbara, also attend Saturday's ceremony in the front row.
The destroyer's homeport will be Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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MIDDLE RIVER, Md. — Baltimore County Fire is investigating the cause of two-alarm fire that happened in Middle River Saturday.
Just before 6 a.m., crews responded to the 9800 block of Decatur Road for reports of dwelling fire.
One civilian and two firefighters were transported to local hospital for minor injuries.
Overall, nine adults and five children were displaced. According to the department, the Red Cross is assisting those who lost their homes. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/townhome-fire-displaces-14-people-in-baltimore-county-saturday | 2023-06-24T17:32:00 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/townhome-fire-displaces-14-people-in-baltimore-county-saturday |
CEDAR FALLS — Beginning Monday, a contractor will begin the reconstruction of Main Street from Ninth Street to the northside of the intersection of 10th Street. A full road closure will be required for about 12 weeks.
The planned work includes removal of the existing pavement and driveway approaches; installation of new sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer; new concrete pavement and driveway approaches; and grass from the back of the new curb to the front edge of the sidewalk.
Any landscaping, including plants and decorations located between the curb and existing sidewalk, are subject for removal by the contractor. If you intend to keep any of these materials, relocations outside of the right-of-way must take place ahead of the construction to ensure they stay with the property.
For safety, stay away from the construction area because heavy equipment will be moving on the closed street.
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During the closure, alternate city garbage pickup points will be required for residents who normally place automated collection carts on Main Street. Residents can place their carts on the nearest adjacent side street or rear yard alley.
Yard waste collection carts can be placed in those same locations.
What you missed this week in notable Waterloo and Cedar Falls crimes and court cases
This week's local crime and court updates from The Courier.
No injuries were reported and officers found spent shell casings at the scene.
Ballistics tests linked the gun to the November shooting.
The vehicle took off, traveling the wrong way on a one-way street before eventually coming to a stop.
The victim suffered an injury to his upper left chest and was taken to a hospital where doctors determined he had a punctured lung.
The insurance carrier alleged she didn’t provide financial records, business documents and other paperwork during the company’s investigation into the claim.
The fleeing vehicle eventually turned south down Oster Parkway, went down a dead-end street and into a bean field.
A charge of dependent neglect was dismissed as part of the plea agreement. The sentence will be added to 10 years in prison for an unrelated robbery case.
WATERLOO — A Waterloo man who fired a gun near children while celebrating the Independence Day holiday has been sentenced to prison.
According to authorities, he shot a woman because the woman was fighting with the mother of his child
A dispute over the purchase followed, and she allegedly entered the tent at the Deerwood Park campground, removed the dog and fled
Doctors discovered head injuries and retinal hemorrhaging, and suspected possible abuse.
Police and crews with Waterloo Fire Rescue responded to the call and found the vehicle was empty.
Annually, about one-third of all traffic fatalities are alcohol/impaired related. In Iowa last year, 57% of the July 4th holiday weekend traffic fatalities were alcohol related. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/parts-of-ninth-main-streets-to-be-closed-in-cedar-falls-for-reconstruction/article_df3d96ac-11ee-11ee-92a7-33686fd53e6b.html | 2023-06-24T17:32:19 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/parts-of-ninth-main-streets-to-be-closed-in-cedar-falls-for-reconstruction/article_df3d96ac-11ee-11ee-92a7-33686fd53e6b.html |
Q. Members of Congress have been using Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to try to stop federal rules. What are CRA resolutions?
A. In 1996, Congress enacted the CRA to provide a formal congressional review process of most regulations issued by federal agencies. This process allows a majority vote in both bodies of Congress to block regulations. Successful CRAs preclude the rule and future substantially similar rules from being implemented.
The CRA requires federal agencies to submit rules to Congress before they can take effect. The CRA broadly applies to most administrative actions, with limited exclusions. According to the law, a joint resolution of disapproval must be introduced within a set timeframe, generally within 60 continuous in-session days beginning when Congress receives the rule or it is published in the Congressional Record, to qualify for expedited procedures in the Senate. These procedures limit debate on the joint resolution, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection to it, to not more than 10 hours. Amendments are not permitted, and simple majority votes are required. A CRA joint resolution does not have to be considered through expedited procedures in the U.S. House of Representatives.
If the Senate and the House pass a CRA joint resolution of disapproval, it is then sent to the president. The president can sign the resolution or veto it, and Congress can override the veto.
The non-partisan Congressional Research Service reports: “One of the biggest challenges for using the CRA to overturn rules is that a President can generally be expected to veto a joint resolution of disapproval attempting to overturn a rule issued by the President’s own Administration. A joint resolution of disapproval requires the signature of the President to become law—a very unlikely prospect if the President’s own Administration issued the rule. If the President were to veto the measure, Congress could attempt to override the veto. A two-thirds majority of both houses of Congress is required to override a President’s veto. This creates a de facto supermajority requirement for a CRA joint resolution to be enacted in most cases.”
CRS also reports, members of Congress have introduced more than 200 joint resolutions of disapproval under the CRA, and the CRA has been used to overturn a total of 20 rules from 2001 to date. In the current 118th Congress, Congress has passed CRA resolutions disapproving of the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States rule; environmental, social, and governance investing guidelines; moratorium on solar tariffs; and student loan forgiveness plan, among others. President Biden vetoed all of these recent CRA resolutions. While the odds of enacting CRA resolutions are difficult, it is nevertheless important for Congress to monitor the bureaucracy and ensure agencies honor congressional intent.
U.S. Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo serves as ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee.
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GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A local craft vendor event called Blue Ridge Artisan Days is happening until 3:30 Saturday afternoon at the Appalachian Fairgrounds.
Organizer Cynthia Powell told News Channel 11 that there’s something for everyone in the family at this event, which is offering free admission to the public. The event happens from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/blue-ridge-artisan-days-happening-saturday-in-gray/ | 2023-06-24T17:42:33 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/blue-ridge-artisan-days-happening-saturday-in-gray/ |
HENRY COUNTY, Va. – An investigation is underway after human remains were found in a crawl space of a home in Collinsville, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said on Saturday around 3:05 p.m., a 911 call came in and deputies responded to the house located on John Redd Blvd.
Upon arrival, deputies say they discovered the remains inside an exterior-covered crawl space entry.
The sheriff’s office said the body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the Western District of Virginia for identification and an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463). | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/24/human-remains-found-in-crawl-space-of-home-in-henry-county/ | 2023-06-24T17:45:57 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/24/human-remains-found-in-crawl-space-of-home-in-henry-county/ |
ROANOKE, VA. – Family and friends in Roanoke are breathing a sigh of relief now that a young girl involved in a freak accident is home.
The community is pitching in to help by raising money for her medical bills.
Six-year-old Aubrey Scaletta had been at Carilion after she lost her feet in a freak accident. Doctors reattached them.
Empty Tomb Motorcycle Ministry is hosting a ride where anyone can join.
It’s happening July 8th at Exalted Ministries. The ride begins on Williamson Road in Roanoke and continues to Radford University.
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The Roanoke Police Department is investigating two overnight shootings, one of which left a man dead.
The first shooting occurred at 1:05 a.m. at 1700 Melrose Avenue, police said.
Authorities said police responded to the call for shots fired, and upon arrival, a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds. We’re told he was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
RPD said this shooting is believed to be the result of a dispute at a gathering at a nearby community center.
The second shooting occurred around 2:15 a.m. on Hershberger Road, police said.
According to authorities, police responded to a call for shots fired at Cookout. We’re told police found two males, one adult and one juvenile, with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Both males were transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said.
The Roanoke Police Department said both shooting incidents are ongoing investigations, and no arrests have been made at this time.
We’re told there is no threat to the public. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/24/roanoke-police-investigating-two-overnight-shootings/ | 2023-06-24T17:46:09 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/24/roanoke-police-investigating-two-overnight-shootings/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – A new online program in Virginia is aiming to address teacher shortages across the Commonwealth.
According to the Virginia Department of Education, there are roughly 3,500 teacher vacancies across the Commonwealth. This month, education leaders gave approval for an online certification program they hope encourages more people to join the teaching profession.
The program is called iTeach and it offers an online path to getting teacher certification.
Andrew Rozell is the President of iTeach. He says he’s excited to start working with different counties who have chosen to partner with the program.
“We know that we’re not going to solve it on our own but we want to be a legitimate, highly rigorous, highly effective option for new teachers,” Rozell said.
iTeach would allow teachers to get into the classroom on a provisional license and work toward their full license in an online pathway costing around $3,000.
Roanoke County Public Schools is just one of the districts in Southwest Virginia partnering with iTeach. Jim Bradshaw is the Director of Human Relations in the district.
“At the end of the day, if we can make it easier for our teachers or like I said our potential teachers to get licensed, then it’s better for our students and our community,” Bradshaw.
Two of the main differences between iTeach and the more traditional way of getting licensed is time and money.
iTeach defers about 90% of the program costs until a candidate is hired as a teacher.
Candidates pay an initial fee of $250 to start the coursework, and then defer the remainder of program costs interest-free until they are hired as teachers. Monthly payment plans begin after a candidate is hired as a teacher. The total cost of the program is $3,050.
The traditional route to licensure, an education degree, costs about $13,000 on average at Virginia institutions for mandatory fees, and about $25,112 including boarding for in-state students, according to the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia.
“It’s going to have a lot less burden on them as they’re trying to pay for these courses. They can do them online or at their own leisure which means they can still teach for us. Again, I just think it’s going to be a win win,” Bradshaw said.
Teacher unions across the Commonwealth don’t think iTeach is the solution.
Dorothy Carter with UniServ which works alongside the Virginia Education Association says it’s all about money.
“I think if we raised the pay scale enough, some of those people who left would come back,” Carter said. “I want someone who knows the craft. I want somebody who knows their job. I want somebody with experience that I can depend on.”
The program is geared more towards people who are thinking of changing career paths to one in education.
“Over the last 20 years, iTeach has impacted over 20,000 fully licensed teachers. That’s not just a number to me. If you think through it, how many kids each of those 20,000 individuals would have taught,” Rozell said. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/24/virginia-partners-with-iteach-program-to-help-address-teacher-shortages/ | 2023-06-24T17:46:15 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/24/virginia-partners-with-iteach-program-to-help-address-teacher-shortages/ |
STOCKTON, Calif. — The Fourth of July might be more than a week away, but celebrations are starting early in Stockton.
The Brookside Country Club is returning its annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show on Sunday. The celebration, held at the country club, will include beer, wine, cocktails, food trucks, a barbecue tent, a bungee trampoline, bounce houses, live music and more.
Tickets for the event are $20 for adults age 13 and up, and $15 for children. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Fireworks are expected to light up the sky later in the night.
While the event will be behind Brookside Country Club's gates, the fireworks show is typically visible from across the Brookside community, in the area of March Lane and Brookside Road.
Fireworks will also light up the sky in downtown Stockton on Saturday. The Stockton Ports will take on the San Jose Giants at Banner Island Ballpark.
The first pitch will be at 7:05 p.m. and the game will end with a fireworks show. Tickets range from $13 to $18.
The Ports will host an "Independence Weekend" promotion July 1 and July 2. The matchup on July 1 will also feature a fireworks show following the game which starts at 7:05 p.m.
On the Fourth of July, the City of Stockton will also host a Parade, Festival and Firework Show. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. in downtown Stockton, starting at the corner of Weber Avenue and Center Street.
A free festival at the Weber Point Events Center will follow featuring activities, food trucks, live music and giveaways. The city's fireworks show will happen around 9:30 p.m. on July 4.
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Police in Southwest Philadelphia are investigating a shooting from Friday night that left one man dead.
According to police, officers responded to a call along the 6400 block of Greenway Avenue, at about 8:40 p.m. on Friday night to find a man lying in the street after being shot multiple times.
Police said that first repsponders took the 34-year-old man to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced before 9 p.m.
No arrest has been made in this shooting and no weapon has been recovered, but law enforcement officials said that an investigation into this incident is ongoing.
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Indiana weather: Parts of state at slight risk of severe weather into Sunday
Parts of Indiana are at a slight risk for severe weather as thunderstorms are expected to move into the state overnight Saturday through Sunday.
There is a chance of severe weather, including damaging winds, as storms move through the Wabash Valley in western Indiana around 3 a.m. Sunday, said National Weather Service Meteorologist Jason Puma.
Central Indiana could see some scattered thunderstorms overnight, but the risk of severe weather is low.
On Sunday afternoon, more thunderstorms are expected to develop around 2 p.m. and stretch from Anderson to Indianapolis all the way down to Vincennes, Puma said.
There is a slight chance of severe weather, including damaging winds, with these storms and the chances will increase as they move southeast.
Indianapolis forecast:
Saturday night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 90. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 68. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/24/indianapolis-weather-thunderstorms-expected-sunday-afternoon/70353682007/ | 2023-06-24T18:44:58 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/24/indianapolis-weather-thunderstorms-expected-sunday-afternoon/70353682007/ |
PITTSBURGH — A popular restaurant in Beechview will be closing its doors after 47 years in business.
The Huddle Restaurant & Bar announced on their Facebook page that the current owner is retiring.
“For the past 47 years The Huddle has watched an estimated 1.2 million trolleys rumble past our doors while serving over 75 thousand pounds of complimentary popcorn. Whether it’s your favorite food, drink, or seeing a lifelong friend from the neighborhood that you grew up in, many memories will forever remain,” a statement read. “We have always strived to provide a unique local gathering place. We will miss having an opportunity to serve you and take part in celebrations, family dinners, late night eats and the feeling of community. Our customers are the greatest, and our employees have been second to none, many who have been with us for decades.”
Posted by The Huddle on Saturday, June 24, 2023
The Huddle’s last day of operation will be July 1, but the business will remain for sale.
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In the 2000s, Larry the Cable Guy seemed ubiquitous after the heights of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
He voiced Mater in the 2006 Pixar hit “Cars” and its two sequels. He toured incessantly, regularly selling out big arenas. His catchphrase “Git-R-Done” is now part of the American lexicon.
But Larry, whose real name is Dan Whitney, is also a family man, and in recent years, the 60-year-old Nebraska native has cut his stand-up schedule by 90%, he said in a recent interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
“I still love being on stage," said Whitney, who performed in Atlanta earlier this month. "But you get sick of the travel.”
For 15 to 20 years, Whitney said, he was on the road an average of 287 days a year. He has since reduced his workload to a mere 24 dates a year, spending most of his time at his Nebraska farm outside of Lincoln.
“My kids grew up on the tour bus,” he said. “They got baths on the bus. We toured so hard from 2003 to 2015. I have since started slowing down as my kids get older.” (He has a son and daughter, both teenagers.)
He took advice from Atlanta’s Jeff Foxworthy, who ignited his career by placing him on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour in 2000.
“He’s always a good mentor to me,” Whitney said. “He told me a long time ago that you only get to see your kids grow up once. If you don’t have to be somewhere, don’t do it. I have taken that to heart. Once they started middle school, I completely changed my schedule.”
While this cuts his income quite a bit, he saved his bucks wisely during his peak years. “I didn’t buy gold toilets,” he said. “I have an awesome wife (Cara) who is good with finances. We did all the right things.”
Whitney also spends a lot more time on the golf course. “I love playing golf,” he said. “At age 60, it’s one of those activities you can still do. I played softball but I can’t get down on ground balls or throw hard anymore. I can still be competitive in golf. I love going to charity events. I generally book my dates around golf tournaments.”
He worked this particular date around the recent BMW Charity Pro-Am in Greenville, South Carolina, which also included Westminster Schools grad and “The Office” star Brian Baumgartner, fellow “Office” star Andy Buckley and Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.
Whitney created Larry as a redneck character calling into radio morning shows in 1991 but didn’t start using it on stage until 1997, nearly a decade into his stand-up career. Whitney turned Larry into a lovable, drinking, partying divorced dude even if he wasn’t married at the time and was not a big drinker or partier.
He said Larry incorporates elements of himself and country folk he knew growing up.
Whitney was raised on a pig farm in Nebraska before moving to Florida at age 16 wearing plaid sleeveless shirts. He later spent time at a small Baptist college in Decatur, Georgia, that closed in 1987. “That’s where I picked up my Southern accent,” he said.
The character is so enmeshed in his being, he said, he answers to either Dan or Larry.
“The more I did the character, the closer he got to me,” Whitney said. “I began throwing more of my personal experiences into the character.” But only maybe 20% of what he says on stage is true.
His fan base, he said, may or may not know his real name or actual background. “I don’t think most of them care,” he said. “They come out to laugh. I don’t think they look into it that much.”
And his on-stage comedy hasn’t changed: it remains a string of laser-quick one-liners: “I’m still that setup, punchline comedian. Within the first five minutes, I’m going to pop out 25 punchlines.”
Of the four Blue Collar Comedy tour comics, only he and Foxworthy plan to remain active on the road. Both Bill Engvall and Ron White announced their road dates last year were their final ones.
“I’m older,” Whitney said. “My memory isn’t as good as it used to be. Sometimes, I lose my place. Sometimes I’ll even bring cards up with a few jokes on it to remind me. Sometimes that gives me an excuse to make five jokes about getting older!”
He also does a weekly Sirius XM show called “Larry the Cable Guy and the Fun Bunch” every Wednesday. “We used to do a week in review but the news got so crappy,” he said. “People are so divided. We didn’t want to add to the hate and division. So we just talk nonsense. We want people to tune in and laugh.”
It has been six years since the last “Cars” film, but the franchise lives on with animated shorts, toys and games. “I’m always doing voiceover work for some sort of video game or talking toy somewhere,” he said. “We did ‘Cars on the Road’ on Disney+ last year which was kind of like ‘Cars 4.’ It’s Mater and Lightning McQueen on a road trip. It could have been a movie but instead, it’s nine 10-minute segments.” | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/larry-the-cable-guy-has-cut-his-stand-up-dates-by-90-since-2015/article_7e6bc632-0b81-11ee-a912-b78732a26dd4.html | 2023-06-24T18:55:07 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/larry-the-cable-guy-has-cut-his-stand-up-dates-by-90-since-2015/article_7e6bc632-0b81-11ee-a912-b78732a26dd4.html |
By Cindy Coffer Chojnacky
Special to the Arizona Daily Star
About 54 miles of new trails could be added to the existing 240-mile trail system in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson under a plan finalized Friday, officials say.
The Santa Catalina Trail Plan envisions the expansion over the next 15 years through adoption and new trail construction.
But it also would drop about 31 miles of trail from Forest Service maintenance. Most are on the northwest side of the mountain range severely burned in the 2020 Bighorn Fire as well as rarely-used trails on the east side of the range, the final plan shows.
The plan is result of a two-year public process that began shortly after the Bighorn Fire burned the entire range and damaged 70 percent of the trail system.
The plan is a joint effort by staff on the Santa Catalina Ranger District, the parent Coronado National Forest headquartered in Tucson and a number of partner and volunteer groups.
The work is only starting. Environmental analysis and/or planning has begun for several trail adoptions, connectors, reroutes, trailhead improvements and a new climbing area. New trail projects would be evaluated and implemented between 2025-2030.
The current system has many steep trails with little connection, inadequate parking and safety issues at trailheads. This first-ever holistic plan aims to address skyrocketing winter trail use; growth in new uses like mountain biking and climbing; and need for gentle trails for equestrians and beginning hikers and cyclists.
Features in the final are similar to those in draft plan released in November 2022, but there are a few significant adjustments based on feedback over the past seven months.
Some 18 miles of user-created, or “unauthorized,” trails between Golder Ranch Road and Catalina State Park in the western Catalina foothills — had the most popular support for adoption, said Adam Milnor, recreation staff officer on Coronado National Forest.
Although some public comments said the higher reachers of Mount Lemmon are really important and significant, "we forgot how important the lower elevations on the Sonrona Deset are to so many users," Milnor said. "People are using the skirt of this mountain range, it's extremely significant to people."
The Forest Service will seek an easement or right of way to state lands heavily used by cyclists and equestrians along the 7.6-mile “50 Year Trail,” which is protected by a 50-year lease agreement between Arizona State Parks and Trails and Arizona State Land Department which expires in 2038. That land could be sold for private development after the lease expires.
Working groups of equestrian and mountain bikers helped design plans for a 16-mile trail system to avoid archeological sites, reroute around steep wash crossings and offer new connectors.
Milagrosa, a popular 3.75-mile mountain bike route that connects private and Pima County land to the Arizona Trail east of Molino Basin, is also up for “adoption,” along with a trail that links the Sabino Canyon overflow parking lot to the Esperero Trail and some smaller trail segments.
New connectors and projects
Phase 1 of the plan offers lower-elevation connector trails and projects for environmental analysis this summer and fall. Construction could start as soon as October. This includes:
A 1.9-mile trail connecting Finger Rock and Pantatoc trails in the Catalina foothills;
A one-mile trail in lower Molino Canyon for mellow hiking;
Planning for Molino Canyon parking expansion and reconfiguration of Gordon Hirabayashi campground to separate day use parking from campground use and offer horse trailer parking.
The Crags Against Humanity — popular climbing area right off highway with improved trail access, belay terraces and kiosk/ sign on climbing safety and etiquette.
Environmental work has already been done on a project for improved Marshall Gulch parking and access and also on new trailheads, parking and additional trails for the Tanque Verde Falls area off Reddington Road. So these projects may start construction earlier, Milnor said.
New multi-use, downhill cycling, accessible and connector trails, or rerouted trails are envisioned for the near future. Many are in habitat for Mexican spotted owl, a threatened species, requiring consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Most were proposed in the draft plan. Big trail projects include:
Vista Trail, 8.5-mile gentle multi-use trail linking Rose Canyon to trailheads along the Santa Catalina Highway and the Sunset Trail to Marshall Gulch near Summerhaven. Arizona Trail Association, which maintains the Arizona Trail, supports Vista as a safe alternative for equestrian and non-expert mountain bikers.
“Bug Junior,” a six-mile downhill-only (“directional”) advanced mountain bike route paralleling the existing Bug Spring Trail. Also proposed is a 1.4-mile downhill Fireline Trail on north slope of Mount Bigelow for intermediate cyclists.
A short paved accessible Mount Lemmon Interpretive Trail.
A variety of connector routes including Marshall Gulch to Summerhaven and a hiker trail in the Rose Canyon recreation area.
A new proposed trail emerging from user discussions is the 4.5-mile Knagge to Davis Spring Loop connector trail. It would connect the Butterfly and Knagge trails on east side. The Friends of Santa Catalina Trails Association will seek grant funding for the project, Milnor said.
New trail construction is not a given.
So far, the Forest Service has pieced together funding and grants from the National Forest Foundation for restoration work in the Bighorn Fire area along with other funding and volunteer help to rebuild trail sections in the Catalinas.
Trails off the table
Saddest news for hikers involves trails on the northwest end of the Catalinas that were most heavily damaged by the Bighorn Fire. Currently, the Sutherland and Canada del Oro trails would be dropped from official maintenance along with Samaniego Trail from Peak 7494 to Charouleau Gap.
“We originally proposed to restore Samaniego but heard from multiple users that the trail would be difficult to maintain as it has heavy chaparral vegetation that requires frequent brushing. So, we will maintain it up to a nice viewpoint but let the rest go away,” Milnor said. Canada del Oro Trail also is not viable, he said.
For northern access, the Red Ridge Trail from Mount Lemmon to Catalina Camp will be improved with a connecting trail to Charouleau Gap. Red Ridge is also preferred new route for a section of the Arizona Trail which could be rerouted from Oracle Ridge at Rice Peak.
Also on the cutting block are Lower Brush Corral, Evans Mountain, Lower Davis Spring and lower Knagge trails. The proposed Knagge-Davis Spring trail would offer a 10-mile loop option for hikers while lesser-used trails in this area would no longer be maintained.
Milnor noted that trails off the system will not be closed to users but are not considered feasible to maintain. “The decision to remove some trails was driven by our overall 10 percent growth target and wanting to spend out limited resources on sustainable trails that can be accessed and used by more people rather than remote, wildfire-impacted trails.”
Back by popular demand
The six-mile Box Camp Trail from the Catalina Highway to East Fork Sabino, initially proposed to be dropped, will stay in the trail system due to trail users support and offers of maintenance help, Milnor said.
A cultural resource history on the trail indicated it is most likely a route to the high country used by ancestral Apache or even earlier Native people, he said. “Royal Kellogg, who was sent by (first Forest Chief) Gifford Pinchot to survey the Catalinas for potential inclusion as a forest reserve describes being guided on that trail back in 1902.”
It also was likely used by packers for access before the Oracle Control Road, the first access road to top of Catalinas, was built.
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OCALA, Fla. — First responders said an explosion caused severe damage to a restaurant in Ocala Friday evening.
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The Ocala Police Department said the fire happened around 7:30 p.m. at Jugo Cafe Tropical.
When fire crews arrived, the restaurant was covered in smoke and flames.
Officials said that due to the limited visibility and the compromised restaurant structure, crews deployed multiple hose lines and fought the fire from all sides.
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Nobody was inside the restaurant at the time of the explosion, and no injuries were reported, Ocala police said.
The cause of the gas explosion is under investigation.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Summer is here!
We are in the time of the year when travelers are getting ready to explore new places or visit loved ones across the country or the ocean.
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While being on a plane is an exciting adventure for some people, others may feel anxious to be in the air.
Here we have 9 tips to make your flight more enjoyable:
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- Make yourself comfortable: Bring a pair of cozy socks, or if you are traveling for more than four hours, a neck pillow or a blanket will help you relax and get some sleep.
- Avoid caffeinated beverages: Keep yourself hydrated with water or caffeine-free tea. Eat light meals to avoid any constipation or discomfort.
- Just breathe: Breathing exercises might help you; use the 4-7-8 breathing technique to help activate your vagus nerve and calm your body. Breathe in through your nose to the count of four, hold your breath to the count of seven, and exhale through your mouth to the count of eight.
- Use relaxation techniques: Apply roll-on essential oils like lavender, sandalwood, and vanilla to your neckline or pulse points.
- Ring distractions: If you can’t fall asleep on the plane, bring a book or a mandala book with some colors on your carry-on. Crossword puzzles can also help with nerves.
- Let’s use your headphones: Listen to your favorite playlist or pre-download a podcast to get your mind and thoughts somewhere else.
- Familiarize yourself with the environment: Listen to the flight attendant’s instructions, read the safety briefing card, and walk through the plane aisle; this will help reinforce the idea of safety and know the crew will help you if needed.
- Talk it out: If you are traveling alone, talk to the flight attendants about your fear of flying, and they’ll have some tips for you, or chat with your seat neighbor; sometimes talking your fears out helps because it makes you realize you are not the only one with those fears.
- Remember why you are traveling: If you are on a plane, there is a destination. Look forward to your vacation or visiting your loved ones; this will distract you and keep you excited!
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A late night shooting in Wilkes-Barre left one person injured.
Wilkes-Barre City Police tell Newswatch 16 it happened around 10 p.m. Friday.
Officers found a man wounded along the 100 block of Sambourne Street in the city. The victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to be okay.
So far, police haven't said what led to the gunfire. No arrests have been made yet as police investigate last night's shooting in Wilkes-Barre.
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Mike Trout, 31, a 2009 Millville High School graduate, is a center fielder with the Los Angeles Angels and was the 2014, 2016 and 2019 American League MVP.
Thursday: The Angels were off.
Friday: Went 1 for 4, hitting a solo home run, walking once and striking out three times, in a 7-4 loss at Colorado. Shohei Ohtani led off the fifth inning with a homer for the Angels, and Trout followed with his. Both homers went 434 feet, and it was the ninth time the two stars have gone back-to-back. Trout batted third and played center field.
Saturday: Chase Anderson (0-1, 4.12 ERA) is scheduled to start the 9:10 p.m. game for Colorado. Trout is 1 for 3 (a double) against him. Anderson has walked him once and struck him out twice.
Stats: Trout is hitting .250 (68 for 272) with 16 home runs, 40 RBIs and 47 runs scored in 72 games. He has walked 41 times and struck out 90 times. His on-base percentage is .358, his OPS .832. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-he-and-ohtani-go-back-to-back-but-angels-lose/article_0a4f6b70-11fb-11ee-99a9-67761a851b8e.html | 2023-06-24T19:25:38 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-he-and-ohtani-go-back-to-back-but-angels-lose/article_0a4f6b70-11fb-11ee-99a9-67761a851b8e.html |
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association released new district and region alignments Thursday for the 2023-24 high school wrestling season.
The intention was to spread out the state's top programs, particularly the state's Non-Public powers. One major change is Camden Catholic moving from Region 7 to 8, where a majority of local teams compete.
St. John Vianney and Christian Brothers Academy will now be in Region 7 with Southern Regional. The three programs were some of the best in the state last season. Pinelands Regional and Barnegat will move from Region 8 to 7.
Last season, the Wildcats and Bengals competed in District 32, which featured 10 local teams. Replacing those two are Middle Township and Holy Sprit, which makes District 32 an all-Cape-Atlantic League district. The other teams: Oakcrest, Absegami. Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, Mainland Regional, Lower Cape May Regional, Ocean City and St. Augustine Prep.
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Buena Regional is moving from District 30 to 31. Cedar Creek, Millville, Vineland and Schalick/Cumberland are also in District 31. Pinelands, Barnegat, Lacey Township and Southern will be in District 25.
The top three wrestlers in each of the 32 districts advance to the one of the eight region tournaments. The top four in each region advance to the state tournament at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Here is the full list of where local schools will be competing:
Region 7
District 25
Barnegat, Central Regional, Lacey Township, Manchester Township, Pinelands Regional, Southern Regional, Toms River East, Toms River North, Toms River South.
Region 8
District 30
Camden Catholic, Eastern, Hammonton, Highland/Triton, Overbrook, St. Joseph Academy, Timber Creek, Williamstown, Winslow.
District 31
Buena Regional, Cedar Creek, Delsea Regional, Gateway/Woodbury, Millville, Pennsville, Schalick/Cumberland, Vineland, Woodstown.
District 32
Absegami, Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, Holy Spirit, Lower Cape May Regional, Mainland Regional, Middle Township, Oakcrest, Ocean City, St. Augustine Prep | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/new-wrestling-district-region-alignments-for-2-23-24-season/article_c185e452-12a2-11ee-b207-3f7173aeb8a3.html | 2023-06-24T19:25:44 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/new-wrestling-district-region-alignments-for-2-23-24-season/article_c185e452-12a2-11ee-b207-3f7173aeb8a3.html |
Law enforcement officials in Bucks County are investigating -- what police have called a "suspicious death" -- after a man was found dead behind the wheel of a pick-up truck in Bristol on Friday.
According to investigators, the body of a man was discovered after police were called, just after midnight, to investigate someone believed to be unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle in a parking lot of a hospital along Bath Road in Bristol, early Saturday morning.
On Saturday afternoon, officials said the individual -- who police have not yet provided identifying details on -- was deceased when officers arrived.
The truck had been parked in the lot for a few hours and the man never exited the vehicle, police said.
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Officials said that the man's cause of death is not yet known and an investigation is ongoing.
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TOMBALL, Texas — A disabled veteran who had been beaten, robbed and in danger of losing his VA housing got some great news Friday.
Since March, we've been sharing Roma "Joe" Whitten's story. He's a disabled vet who was scammed out of thousands of dollars by people he says he was trying to help.
According to investigators with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, not only was he scammed, but the three people who moved into his Tomball home were arrested for trashing the home, beating him and stealing his money.
Whitten moved into VA housing after this ordeal, but not too long after, his caretaker found out he wouldn't be able to stay at the VA housing because he didn't meet the requirements for that level of care.
But on Friday, Whitten's caretaker got some good news that he desperately needed. The VA said they found an error in his file dating back to 1993, and they were awarding him $44,000 and raising his disability rating to 70% -- a rating he needed to keep his VA housing.
"What a happy ending, it would not have happened without your news coverage," said Patty Hallas, his caretaker.
Before Whitten received this good news, a nonprofit called "Combined Arms" responded after seeing his story on KHOU 11 News and stepped in to advocate for Whitten.
"I am elated, he is getting what veterans like him deserve to get, us taking care of them, that's what they are supposed to have," said Hallas. "They gave up their lives and their health for us so that we can be free and with the 4th of July coming up, it's going to be amazing."
Whitten's story was made public all thanks Hallas. She called police and Adult Protective Services when she noticed Whitten, who was a long-time customer at her car repair shop, needed help.
The VA said they are continuing to evaluate Whitten's case for even more benefits. Because of the PACT Act President Biden signed last year, he could be eligible for even more compensation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs released the following statement to KHOU 11 News Friday night: “After reviewing Mr. Whitten’s compensation and pension file, we discovered an error was made many years ago. We sincerely regret this mistake and offer our deepest apologies to Mr. Whitten and his family. We have notified Mr. Whitten of his updated VA rating and substantial back pay, to include possible additional VA benefits. We will look further into this incident and take steps to ensure that it does not occur again.” | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/disabled-vet-beaten-awarded-thousands/285-04ec0b95-90be-4454-a785-fc71441e6772 | 2023-06-24T19:33:31 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/disabled-vet-beaten-awarded-thousands/285-04ec0b95-90be-4454-a785-fc71441e6772 |
EVERETT, Wash. — The Everett office of OceanGate will be closed indefinitely after five people aboard its submersible were presumed dead, including the company’s CEO.
The company’s offices, which are located on the Everett waterfront, will be closed “while the staff copes with the tragic loss of their team member,” according to a statement released by the Port of Everett.
“This is an extremely sad time for our dedicated employees who are exhausted and grieving deeply over this loss,” OceanGate said in a statement.
OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush was among five people on the Titan submersible, which lost contact about an hour and 45 minutes after it began its journey to the wreckage of the Titanic on Sunday.
British businessman Hamish Harding, French Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and Shahzada and Suleman Dawood, a father and son from a prominent Pakistani family, were also on board.
Several agencies launched an extensive search for the submersible, which covered an area twice the size of Connecticut in waters 2 ½ miles deep.
The Coast Guard announced Thursday there was a “catastrophic implosion” of the submersible after debris was found about 1,600 feet from the Titanic. A senior Navy official told the Associated Press that the U.S. Navy analyzed its acoustic data and found an anomaly that was consistent with an implosion or explosion when communication was lost.
This was the third year that OceanGate has operated expeditions to the Titanic, following trips in 2021 and 2022.
The company takes paying customers to see the Titanic’s wreckage at a price tag of $250,000 per person. Its goal is to document flora and fauna living in the wreckage, document the condition of the wreck and capture data and images to be used for scientific study, in addition to adventure tourism.
However, the company faced allegations of safety concerns even before it launched its first Titanic mission. In 2018, a former OceanGate employee sued the company claiming he was wrongfully terminated after he sounded the alarm about the “potential danger to passengers of the Titan as the submersible reached extreme depths."
That case was settled outside court. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/oceangate-everett-offices-closed-indefinitely-submersible-implodes/281-a11aea1f-1542-460c-8c1b-854f984d41a4 | 2023-06-24T19:33:37 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/oceangate-everett-offices-closed-indefinitely-submersible-implodes/281-a11aea1f-1542-460c-8c1b-854f984d41a4 |
SCHERTZ, Texas — A Schertz Police Department officer fired at a juvenile suspect after the suspect reportedly pointed a gun at him Saturday morning.
According to a Facebook post, the incident began around 5 a.m. when Schertz Police received word that a Universal City Police Department pursuit had entered the Schertz area.
Schertz officers assisted with the call. The chase ended with the suspects' vehicle crashing out at FM 78 and Schertz Parkway and three people inside the car tried to run. One suspect was arrested right away while the two others took off.
During a foot pursuit with one suspect, a Schertz officer fired multiple rounds at a juvenile, who officials say was pointing a gun at the officer. The suspect was not hit or injured and was arrested shortly after.
A third suspect has not yet been arrested. He is described as a male with short dreadlocks, wearing jeans and a black t-shirt. He was last seen in the Lone Oak Subdivision. He is not considered an immediate threat to the community, but police are warning residents to use caution if they see anything.
If you see anything suspicious or know anything about this crime, please call the Schertz Police Department at 210-619-1200.
The officer who fired the shots has been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation, police said.
See the full Facebook post from Schertz Police Department Saturday morning.
This is a developing situation and further details will be added as they are received. Check back to this article for updates. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/schertz-officer-fires-at-suspect-who-allegedly-pointed-a-gun-at-him-san-antonio-texas/273-2814a34c-7ed0-4aa7-883c-b4b275f42197 | 2023-06-24T19:33:43 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/schertz-officer-fires-at-suspect-who-allegedly-pointed-a-gun-at-him-san-antonio-texas/273-2814a34c-7ed0-4aa7-883c-b4b275f42197 |
CEDAR FALLS — Cedar Falls city facilities will be closed July 4, including City Hall, Hearst Center for the Arts, Public Library, Community Center, Visitor Center, Recreation, Fitness Center, Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Center.
Any residents with trash collection that day should put out their receptacles by 7 a.m. July 5.
Direct any questions about refuse services to the Public Works Department at (319) 273-8629 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Falls Aquatic Center will operate normal hours.
The Falls Aquatic Center will operate normal hours. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/fourth-of-july-closures-announced-for-the-city-of-cedar-falls/article_498d3a92-0ba2-11ee-95f2-cb597c9a2f0d.html | 2023-06-24T19:34:08 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/fourth-of-july-closures-announced-for-the-city-of-cedar-falls/article_498d3a92-0ba2-11ee-95f2-cb597c9a2f0d.html |
7-year-old flown to Children's Wisconsin after Fond du Lac crash
FOND DU LAC - A 7-year-old Fond du Lac child was taken to Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee Friday with significant injuries after police believe they were hit by a vehicle.
Fond du Lac police and fire/rescue departments responded at 6:21 p.m. to a report of a child hit by a vehicle on the 500 block of East Pioneer Road, in the city, according to a news release from the police department. Officers say the child was attempting to cross the road when they were hit by the westbound vehicle, driven by a 53-year-old Fond du Lac resident.
The child was flown to Children's by a ThedaStar medical helicopter with what were believed to be live-threatening injuries. The driver was uninjured.
Fond du Lac police continue to investigate, and are not releasing additional details or the names of those involved at this time. They are assisted by Wisconsin State Patrol and the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office.
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A Kernersville woman died Friday night in a single vehicle crash in the 3800 block of Glenn Hi Road, authorities said Saturday.
Winston-Salem police responded at 8:20 p.m. to a reported vehicle crash at that location, police said.
When officers arrived, they found a single vehicle that ended up in the woods near the intersection of Glenn Hi and High Point roads, police said.
Officers provided medical assistance to Derita Shante Simmons, 37, of Ridgestone Lane, but Simmons died at the scene, police said.
Simmons' next of kin notified of her death, police said.
Police are investigating to determine the circumstances of the crash, but alcohol doesn't appear to be a factor, police said.
The Winston-Salem Police Department's traffic enforcement unit is investigating the incident.
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Anyone with information about this incident can call Winston-Salem police at 336-773-7700, Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800 or its Spanish line at 336-728-3904.
Crime Stoppers of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County is on Facebook.
The Text-A-Tip program at 336-276-1717 allows people to text tips, photos and videos to the police. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/kernersville-woman-crash-single-car-wreck-glenn-hi-road-fatality-dies/article_6c60e3aa-12b6-11ee-98d0-8768f9b27c30.html | 2023-06-24T19:50:28 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/kernersville-woman-crash-single-car-wreck-glenn-hi-road-fatality-dies/article_6c60e3aa-12b6-11ee-98d0-8768f9b27c30.html |
GREENSBORO — Police Chief John Thompson's "big ask" was answered when City Council approved its new budget last week and increased officers' starting salaries from $46,367 to $55,000 — making the police department a leader in compensation across the Triad.
As a result, all officers will see an increase to their salaries beginning in September.
Thompson recently urged city leaders to significantly increase starting salaries to a competitive level because officers were leaving for higher-paying jobs elsewhere amid existing staffing shortages.
"I think they're excited," Thompson said Wednesday. "To have this level of support from elected officials, it really starts to hit home. They're seeing appreciation for the job they do, and that's what is bringing up morale."
Thompson is hopeful for more positive changes within the department, and expects a huge recruitment push now that salaries are competitive. Although Thompson initially asked council members to boost starting salaries to $57,000, he said he is "pleasantly surprised we had the support to get $55,000."
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According to data provided by the city, the minimum starting salary for police officers varies in the Triad and other areas across the state: $52,500 in Winston-Salem; $49,325 in High Point; $54,011 in Burlington; $50,301 in Raleigh; $43,445 in Durham; and $57,192 in Charlotte.
Thompson credited City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba for his collaboration during the budget process.
"He has been absolutely 100% supportive," Thompson said. "I had a lot of conversations with him."
Thompson said the police department, which was authorized for 691 sworn positions, will reduce those by 30. Thompson said he also will reclassify 10 sworn positions to professional positions, bringing the total number of authorized sworn positions to 651.
That means the department now has about 90 vacancies to fill, which Thompson is hopeful will become easier with the boost in pay.
Thompson also acknowledged the support of council members and the community for recognizing that the department was unable to meet expectations with its current staffing challenges.
Competitive salaries are a crucial component, Thompson explained, for being able to attract and retain the officers needed to respond to 911 calls across the city and keep the community safe.
City Councilwoman Marikay Abuzuaiter has said increasing pay will help retain recruits trained by the city at a cost of about $75,000 per officer.
During Tuesday's council meeting, she commended the much-anticipated boost, saying it's "an attempt to make sure our city is safe.” | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/greensboro-police-pay-boost/article_d1717450-1052-11ee-8094-67cd15b9e77e.html | 2023-06-24T19:50:34 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/greensboro-police-pay-boost/article_d1717450-1052-11ee-8094-67cd15b9e77e.html |
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association released new district and region alignments Thursday for the 2023-24 high school wrestling season.
The intention was to spread out the state's top programs, particularly the state's Non-Public powers. One major change is Camden Catholic moving from Region 7 to 8, where a majority of local teams compete.
St. John Vianney and Christian Brothers Academy will now be in Region 7 with Southern Regional. The three programs were some of the best in the state last season. Pinelands Regional and Barnegat will move from Region 8 to 7.
Last season, the Wildcats and Bengals competed in District 32, which featured 10 local teams. Replacing those two are Middle Township and Holy Sprit, which makes District 32 an all-Cape-Atlantic League district. The other teams: Oakcrest, Absegami. Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, Mainland Regional, Lower Cape May Regional, Ocean City and St. Augustine Prep.
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Buena Regional is moving from District 30 to 31. Cedar Creek, Millville, Vineland and Schalick/Cumberland are also in District 31. Pinelands, Barnegat, Lacey Township and Southern will be in District 25.
The top three wrestlers in each of the 32 districts advance to the one of the eight region tournaments. The top four in each region advance to the state tournament at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Here is the full list of where local schools will be competing:
Region 7
District 25
Barnegat, Central Regional, Lacey Township, Manchester Township, Pinelands Regional, Southern Regional, Toms River East, Toms River North, Toms River South.
Region 8
District 30
Camden Catholic, Eastern, Hammonton, Highland/Triton, Overbrook, St. Joseph Academy, Timber Creek, Williamstown, Winslow.
District 31
Buena Regional, Cedar Creek, Delsea Regional, Gateway/Woodbury, Millville, Pennsville, Schalick/Cumberland, Vineland, Woodstown.
District 32
Absegami, Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, Holy Spirit, Lower Cape May Regional, Mainland Regional, Middle Township, Oakcrest, Ocean City, St. Augustine Prep | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/new-wrestling-district-region-alignments-for-2023-24-season/article_c185e452-12a2-11ee-b207-3f7173aeb8a3.html | 2023-06-24T19:51:24 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/new-wrestling-district-region-alignments-for-2023-24-season/article_c185e452-12a2-11ee-b207-3f7173aeb8a3.html |
SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released the Seattle Office of Police Accountability's (OPA) findings in its investigation into whether former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best violated department policies during the 2020 protests.
OPA investigated whether Best violated Seattle Police Department policies over the authorization of tear gas used during protests in the summer of 2020. OPA also opened investigations into whether Best made three false statements and was, "knowingly and intentionally dishonest" during another recorded statement.
Harrell released a memo Thursday that said OPA found Best did not violate department policy or that there was insufficient evidence to prove that she did.
OPA found Best did not violate department policy when she delegated the decision to use tear gas to a subordinate supervisor, as well as, an Assistant Chief's decision to delegate the decision further to a captain.
In the second investigation, OPA looked into whether Best of made three false statements: one, that armed individuals were "patrolling the Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone (CHOP); two, that “these armed people may be demanding payment from business owners in exchange for…protection”; and three, that “they may be demanding to see identification from people who live in the area.”
The OPA concluded there was "factual support" for Best's first statement and referred to video recordings depicting armed individuals "patrolling."
The memo said Best's "refusal" to be interviewed by the OPA investigator led to it not being able to determine whether or not she made a false statement when she said, “these armed people may be demanding payment from business owners in exchange for…protection."
The OPA investigator found the extortion claim came from a tweet “that was not properly vetted or corroborated" and further didn't include the term “armed." "Chief Best was afforded the opportunity to clarify the record on this responsibility and, unfortunately, failed to do so," the memo said.
The memo said the OPA investigator determined Best's "representation that protesters were challenging people who entered the CHAZ was supported in limited part," by a live stream of events happening on June 8 and 9 of 2020, " but there was insufficient information available to independently corroborate" her statement that protestors were demanding identification.
A third investigation looked into whether Best was "knowingly and intentionally" dishonest when she said, “a violent crowd prevented SPD officers from safely accessing and providing emergency medical treatment to two shooting victims located inside the area known as the CHOP."
The OPA said it found audio and video evidence that Seattle police officers faced a "hostile crowd" upon entry into the CHOP zone. However, the investigator said Best's assertion that the crowd “prevented SPD officers from safety accessing and providing medical treatment” to one of the shooting victims was not “factually accurate” and was a “misleading account of what had occurred.”
The OPA investigator reiterated that Best's refusal to be interviewed on the matter led to it not being able to determine whether or not she "knowingly and intentionally" made a false statement.
"The Executive again expresses disappointment in Chief Best’s refusal to sit for an interview on this matter of public concern as it prevented a full assessment of the propriety of her actions during an important moment in the history of Seattle," the memo read. "It is in the interests of the public and the City of Seattle to fully understand the events and the decision-making process that surrounded the protests and public demonstrations that occurred during the summer of 2020."
Because the investigation happened after Best's retirement, no disciplinary action can be taken by the city. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/opa-findings-former-seattle-police-chief-carmen-best-policies-2020-protests/281-8e4ff990-5a73-4aac-b3ed-b9debe131bcd | 2023-06-24T19:51:32 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/opa-findings-former-seattle-police-chief-carmen-best-policies-2020-protests/281-8e4ff990-5a73-4aac-b3ed-b9debe131bcd |
LUTSEN — A popular bar and restaurant caught fire early Saturday morning before the start of the Lutsen 99er gravel bike race, causing considerable damage.
In a social media post, the resort acknowledged the extent of the loss, saying: "Sadly, we lost our beloved Papa Charlie's Restaurant today in a fire. We thank the six local volunteer fire departments that responded, keeping the fire contained to the Papa Charlie's building and keeping everyone safe."
In a statement provided to WTIP, a local public radio station, Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliason said: "There are multiple fire departments on site at a fire at Papa Charlie's in Lutsen for mutual aid at the request of the Lutsen Fire Department. The status or the cause of the fire are not known at this time. More details should be available later today, after the suppression efforts are finished."
The News Tribune will provide more details on this incident as they become available. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/fire-strikes-badly-damages-papa-charlies-restaurant-ahead-of-lutsen-bike-race | 2023-06-24T20:00:07 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/fire-strikes-badly-damages-papa-charlies-restaurant-ahead-of-lutsen-bike-race |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi woman is alive and recovering after she became crushed between two cars.
The incident happened on the city's southside just a few days ago.
It was a serious incident that left her in need of help, and now, she has her life in part to her 3-year-old neighbor Maverick Flores.
Like a typical 3-year-old, Maverick might not always listen to his parents, but when it was time to help someone in need, he wasted no time.
Maverick is known to keep his grandfather Johnny Stobbs on his toes. Stobbs said that when he was outside playing with Maverick, they heard an alarming sound.
"We hadn't been outside maybe 2-3 minutes, we hear this crumpling sound, I know what a car wreck sounds like," he said.
That horrific sound was caught on a home security camera. Stobbs said he rushed to the scene with Maverick right behind him. It happened just a few houses down.
"The lady who lives in the house, her name is Sylvia, she's pinned between the two vehicles you could tell she's in a lot of distress," he said.
As Stobbs worked to free Sylvia, he gave Maverick the important task of running back home and finding his father Johnathan Flores.
Maverick, doing what he does best, quickly got his father just in record time.
"You see him come running across, yelling in the driveway yelling when he gets in the house," Flores said.
Flores said that his son's quick reflex's made all the difference in rescuing Sylvia.
"It's a proud dad moment."
"Maverick ran down to the house got his dad, dad came down, we were able to get Mrs. Sylvia dislodged, by that time she's unconscious," Stobbs said.
Police and fire officials arrived and quickly took over, but thankfully Sylvia had already been in good hands.
Turns out, heroes run in the family. Maverick's grandfather was a longtime Corpus Christi firefighter.
"I don't know if it's what I said to him or how I said it but he knew it was important," he said.
Because of the quick thinking displayed by Maverick, Sylvia is able to still be with her family.
"It's almost like God wanted us to be outside," he said. "I didn't want to go outside, Maverick insisted we go. Had we not, I think it would have been a very different outcome for Sylvia. I'm glad we were outside I'm glad you were my partner you know it."
3NEWS was told that Sylvia is out of the hospital and is recovering. Friday was the first day she was able to speak, telling Stobbs she is grateful for the assistance of all the heroes that day including him and his grandson.
Maverick and his grandfather will also be awarded for their actions by the city.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — The City of Fort Worth says data from an internal information system has been posted online.
In an news release sent Saturday afternoon, the city says its information technology solutions department was made aware Friday of a claim the city's website had been hacked.
Working with vendors, the city says staff determined data posted online had comer from an internal information system, not the city website.
The city will be providing an update and answering questions regarding the data breach during a meeting at 3 p.m. Saturday.
This comes nearly two months after the City of Dallas suffered a ransomware attack which caused much of the city's computer network to go dark.
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NEW SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — At least two people have been injured after a shooting in Beaver County and dispatchers say the coroner has also been called to the scene.
Beaver County Dispatchers say emergency crews were called to the 400 block of Klein Street in New Sewickley Township at around 2:02 p.m. on Saturday.
SWAT units were also called to the scene.
Dispatchers say the situation is being investigated as a shooting.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol said an 8-year-old boy has died after a wrong-way crash in Brevard County.
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Troopers said the crash happened around 2 a.m. Saturday.
According to a news release, a Kia Forte was traveling eastbound on US-192 and approached Sweetwater Drive, while a Honda Accord was traveling westbound on the same road.
Investigators said the Kia was driving the wrong way and hit the Honda.
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Troopers said the car then ran off the roadway and crashed into a tree.
The 31-year-old woman driving the Kia was taken to Holmes Regional Hospital as a trauma alert.
A 22-year-old man who drove the Honda was taken to the same hospital with minor injuries.
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FHP said the 8-year-old boy was a passenger in the Kia and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt.
Two other passengers in the Kia, a 6-year-old girl and a 1-year-old girl, were taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital with minor injuries.
FHP is still investigating the crash.
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The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday acknowledged Nebraska courts' obligation to follow federal regulations in cases involving the Indian Child Welfare Act.
The ruling came in the form of a supplemental opinion on the heels of the United States Supreme Court upholding the ICWA in Haaland v. Brackeen, a Texas case.
In light of the June 15 decision, attorney Jacinta Dai-Klabunde of Legal Aid of Nebraska’s Juvenile Justice Project asked Nebraska's high court for a rehearing in a case where she represents the mother of two boys, Manuel and Mateo.
The mother alleged the ICWA should apply in her case because her children were considered Indian children under the Act.
After the juvenile court found the federal Act did not apply, Dai-Klabunde appealed to the Nebraska Supreme Court, alongside the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, and asked the court to overturn the juvenile court’s order finding the ICWA was not applicable.
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In its original opinion, issued April 21, the Nebraska Supreme Court found that tribes have the sovereign right to determine their members. But they upheld the juvenile court’s order, finding the mother hadn't sufficiently proven the children were members of the tribe so they weren't entitled to the rights guaranteed to children under the Act.
Dai-Klabunde said under the regulations a state court must treat a case as an ICWA case whenever there is "reason to know" a child involved is an Indian child.
"Although the Nebraska Supreme Court determined not to rehear the case, the court recognized that Nebraska courts must follow the federal regulations," she said.
The Supreme Court struck language from its original decision, which said the burden was on the tribe to show that ICWA applied to the case. The court still upheld the juvenile court’s order that ICWA did not apply in this case, and found the juvenile court met the federal regulations.
“The ICWA is a vital federal law requiring Native American voices play a central role in raising and caring for Native American children,” said Jonathan Seagrass, Managing Attorney of Legal Aid of Nebraska’s Native American Program.
He said the federal regulations, implemented in 2016, set forth rules state courts must follow in ICWA proceedings.
"Although we are disappointed that the juvenile court’s order finding the ICWA did not apply in this case was upheld, today’s supplemental opinion clarifies that the federal regulations need to be followed by our state courts,” Seagrass said.
Southeast Nebraska speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 23, 2023
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An 84-year-old woman was killed and a man remained in critical condition at a Tucson hospital following a dog attack Friday in Sierra Vista, police said.
Sam Sanches, Jr. was being attacked by a dog when officers arrived at a Sierra Vista home answering an emergency call for help, Sierra Vista police said in a news release.
The dog attacking Sanches was killed by officers. A second dog that ran to the attack scene also was killed by officers.
Helene Jackson was then found mortally wounded in an alley behind the house, the release said. Her dog was dead nearby.
Jackson was taken to Canyon Vista Medical Center where she died Friday night from her injuries, police said.
Sanches remained in critical condition at a Tucson hospital, the release said.
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Opponents of Tucson City Council Member Lane Santa Cruz are pointing to campaign contributions they say represent “bad optics” for the incumbent candidate running for reelection on Tucson's west side.
Santa Cruz received $500 — the maximum contribution allowed from an individual — from Keri Silvyn, an attorney specializing in zoning and land use with the law firm Lazarus & Silvyn. Another attorney at the firm, Rory Juneman, donated $250 to Santa Cruz’s campaign.
Silvyn is a familiar figure in Tucson who’s represented several developers throughout the region, including a development on the southwest side that changed zoning regulations in sparse Sonoran desert land to cluster more residences per acre.
Council Member Steve Kozachik and Miguel Ortega, one of Santa Cruz’s Democratic opponents in the race for the Ward 1 City Council seat this year, criticized the council member for taking the money.
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Silvyn oversaw collaborative efforts between the city and developer Forestar Group Inc. for the controversial housing development near South La Cholla Boulevard and West 36th Street. City Council approved the development in February last year.
Santa Cruz said they engaged with neighbors about the development for more than a year and a half and helped reach compromises with the developer to leave about 70% of the area as open space while requiring some of the housing to become affordable units.
They said, “It's laughable that I would sell my soul or I would be in somebody's pocket for $500.”
The development, however, was met with pushback from neighbors who decried the loss of Sonoran Desert space and the redefining of an area that’s known for its open, rural nature. The new construction also overturned a promise the city made when it annexed the land more than 40 years ago that limited development to 36,000-square-foot lots. The new zoning allows housing in the development to be clustered into about 137 homes throughout about 60 acres.
Council Member Steve Kozachik, who voted against the rezoning, has endorsed Ortega, Santa Cruz’s opponent in the Ward 1 race. He wrote in an Op-Ed for the Star: “(Ortega) would not have given up the open space, treated constituents dismissively, and walked away from commitments made at the time the area was annexed. And he certainly would not have followed giving into the rezoning by now taking money from the development team.”
Kozachik later clarified in an interview that his Op-Ed comments weren’t “directed at Keri Silvyn and her team. The comment was directed at receiving money from somebody who was involved in a very controversial rezoning. The optics of doing that are bad.”
This election cycle, Sylvan has also maxed out $500 contributions to the reelection campaigns of Mayor Regina Romero and Council Members Paul Cunningham and Nikki Lee. Only Kozachik and Kevin Dahl voted against the development last year, but they’re not up for reelection this year.
Kozachik believes the “bad optics” don’t transfer over to the other recipients, as “They weren't the ones who were directly involved in it,” he said.
Santa Cruz said those against the development represented a “loud minority” and their office “did our due diligence in hearing people out about their priorities.”
“Being in office, you have to make some hard decisions. But I certainly in no way benefit from having voted to support housing development in the city limits,” they said.
Ortega criticized the handling of the rezoning by Santa Cruz, who took the lead on community outreach for the development. In an interview with Democrats of Greater Tucson, he said the council member’s actions represent “probably the most controversial and the best example of why I feel that we need change in Ward 1.”
“The incumbent did not listen to the residents, removed that (zoning) condition and has been accepting the financial support of a team member who backed the development,” he said. “A lot of folks have been realizing this, and that has been the final straw for them in joining my campaign.”
Santa Cruz adamantly denies accepting donations from Silvyn was in bad faith. Rather, Santa Cruz said it was one of many contributions the candidate’s raised as the primary election nears on Aug. 1.
“I think it's interesting to just focus on a very small segment of people contributing to my campaign when my opponent can’t show that level of support from folks in the community contributing to his candidacy,” Santa Cruz said.
As of the last campaign finance report listing contributions received through April 29, Ortega has raised $4,700 while Santa Cruz has raised $13,971.
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Two wildfires in Cochise County were human caused, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management determined.
The 921-acre Post Fire, southwest of Benson, was most recently deemed about 75 percent contained. While interior pockets of fuel continue to burn, roads reopened and evacuation orders The fire is most likely the result ofsome sort of mechanical use, officials said.
The 747-acre Wildhorse Fire, near Hereford, was about 45 percent contained. The fire’s activity has significantly slowed and no new growth was expected, according to the Forestry Department.
The fire was the result of multiple roadside starts, the agency says.
Meanwhile, the Ventana Fire in Coronado National Forest is nearing full containment, officials say.
The 133-acre-wildfire was about 80 percent contained, Coronado Forest officisls said.
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Cleveland-Cliffs is again raising steel prices after a flurry of price hikes earlier this year.
Steel prices have been rebounding along with stronger demand after falling last year from the record highs they reached in 2021.
Cleveland-Cliffs, one of the Region's largest employers, has hiked prices a half dozen times this year.
The Cleveland-based steelmaker, which has operations in East Chicago, Burns Harbor, Gary, Riverdale and New Carlisle, is increasing the prices of all carbon hot rolled, cold rolled and coated steel products by a minimum of $50 per net ton. The price hikes take effect immediately.
Cleveland-Cliffs is now charging at least $950 per net ton for its spot market base price for all hot-rolled steel products, which are produced in great volume at the integrated steel mills along the Lake Michigan shoreline in the Calumet Region.
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The steelmaker has increased hot-rolled, cold-rolled and coated steel product prices this year, charging as much as $400 more than it did at the beginning of 2023.
Cleveland-Cliffs, which runs a plate heat treat facility at its Burns Harbor Works steel mill and another plate operation inside the gates of U.S. Steel's Gary Works mill in Gary, also recently raised the base price of steel plate by $60 a ton. That plate goes into Navy warships and other military end uses.
Cleveland-Cliffs long operated as a mining company dating back to 1847 that long shipped boatloads of iron ore to Northwest Indiana's lakefront steel mills via ore freighters on Lake Michigan.
In late 2020, Cleveland-Cliffs acquired its largest customers, ArcelorMittal USA and AK Steel in Ohio, making it the largest flat-rolled steel producer in the United States in the largest round of consolidation that's reshaped the domestic steel industry.
The vertically integrated steelmaker that's headquartered in Cleveland handles mining, direct reduced iron, ferrous scrap, primary steelmaking, finishing, stamping, tooling and tubing, taking iron ore in upper Minnesota and Michigan on a journey of hundreds of miles all the way through the steelmaking process to become the finished steel products that go into cars, appliances and countless other end uses. Cleveland-Cliffs is now the largest supplier of steel to North America's automotive industry, the main focus of its business.
The company employs more than 27,000 people, including more than 7,500 in Northwest Indiana.
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LAKE STATION – For Rodolfo Tamez of Hammond, the reason for the motorcycle ride at the initial Hosier Vet Fest Saturday was simple.
“It’s about community and brotherhood, pride and craftsmanship,” he said. “We’re giving back to those who deserve it.”
A Marine who served 1985-88, including tours in Korea and Japan, Tamez joined other veterans at the motorcycle run through Lake Station, Hobart, and New Chicago.
The biking run at the two-day festival at Riverview Park was part of a weekend of food, fun, and vendors focusing on veterans and their needs. Tamez is a member of American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association Chapter 1, which meets in Hammond.
Paula Reasoner, PX manager for AVMRA, explained that in addition to riding, the organization assists veterans and raises funds for them. That includes help for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The group also sponsors a free “thanks for giving” Thanksgiving Day meal for veterans.
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AVMRA has also sent nine care packages to Kuwait and supports the veterans’ home in Gary.
Mike Clark of Hammond, vice commander for Chapter 1, tries to ride for veterans as often as he can. “The money goes to veterans,” the Marine Corps and Vietnam veteran said. “Some of these guys don’t have anything.”
Also represented at the fest was Honor Flight Chicago, which carries veterans from Chicago to Washington, D.C. for a tour of veterans’ memorials.
Len Sherwinski, Northwest Indiana coordinator for Honor Flight, explained that the Southwest Airlines 737s make 7-8 flights a year, taking 120 veterans per flight. Since 2008, he said, this program free to veterans has made 108 flights and carried 10,187 veterans.
Honor Flight currently focuses on World War II, Korea, and Vietnam veterans.
“The biggest thing,” Sherwinski said, “is we’re trying to take veterans to see monuments built in their honor.”
Based in Rosemont, Ill., Honor Flight offers a one-day trip, leaving in the morning and returning in the evening. Each flight and amenities can cost up to $180,000.
“This is open to all veterans,” Sherwinski explained. “We don’t get any government money. It’s all private donations that make this happen.”
Jim Richardson, commander of Lake Station American Legion Post 100, explained that his group also responds to veterans’ needs.
“Where do I begin?” Richardson said, citing issues with veterans unable to pay bills and those who need help with medical equipment, including wheelchairs. Post 100 also sponsors two veterans at the Indiana Veterans Home in Lafayette.
“They are not forgotten,” said Richardson, also the city’s police chief. “We’re there for anything they need.”
Bob Joseph of Hobart, an Army and Vietnam veteran, rode his motorcycle “to support our brothers.”
Lake Station Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9323 is working to build its membership so it can have a more potent voice for veterans in Washington.
“They don’t want to listen to us,” said Deon Miller, service officer with Post 9323.
Miller said the VFW is working to ensure that current military personnel are well-maintained, including their pay. “They have to be taken care of,” said Miller, who served with the Army in Vietnam during 1967-68.
Hoosier Vet Fest featured a special program for veterans Saturday afternoon, with Dennis Wimer, director of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, as guest speaker.
Jeff Imhof, district service officer for IDVA, explained that veterans can receive their benefits through the local veteran services office, which in Lake County is located in the county government complex in Crown Point.
“We want to make certain veterans are well taken care of,” Imhof said.
Depending on the veteran’s situation and needs, IDVA can offer up to 100% in assistance, Imhof said.
Other IDVA benefits include homeowner property tax deduction; college tuition and fees exemption, now boosted to include private schools; reduced fees for hunting and fishing licenses; and delayed high school diploma for WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans.
Imhof in particular noted the Military Family Relief Fund. Supported in part by military license plates, MFRF is an emergency grant provided for veterans and dependent family members who are experiencing financial hardship.
Available to Hoosier veterans in wartime or peacetime who were honorably discharged, MFRF provides funding for housing, including rent or mortgage, utilities, food, current medical expenses, and transportation.
Also providing information at the fest were several local chapters of the Disabled American Veterans. Don Owen, a DAV volunteer, explained that chapters 17 from Hammond, 102 from Valparaiso, and 80 from Cedar Lake were attending Vet Fest.
In some cases Owen said, helping means seeing that veterans and dependents receive compensation for exposure to the defoliant Agent Orange. It also means providing Christmas presents for veterans and family members.
An Army veteran, Owen served 1994-2016, including three tours in Bosnia and Iraq. He was assigned to clearing land mines and improvised explosive devices.
“Three different chapters came together to help veterans get the help they need,” Owen said. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/lake-station/lake-station-honors-veterans-at-parkfront-festival/article_d7e73c96-12c0-11ee-9f32-fb9b55a0ee83.html | 2023-06-24T21:15:58 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/lake-station/lake-station-honors-veterans-at-parkfront-festival/article_d7e73c96-12c0-11ee-9f32-fb9b55a0ee83.html |
U.S. Department of Agriculture Acting Director of External and Intergovernmental Affairs Rudy Soto and OPPE Hispanic Serving Institutions Program Liaison Ruby De La Garza welcome HEPCAMP interns to USDA in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, to begin a 10-week internship at the department..
U.S. Department of Agriculture Acting Director of External and Intergovernmental Affairs Rudy Soto and OPPE Hispanic Serving Institutions Program Liaison Ruby De La Garza welcome HEPCAMP interns to USDA in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, to begin a 10-week internship at the department..
Originally published June 22 onIdahoCapitalSun.com.Rudy Soto, former Idaho State Director of Rural Development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was recently named the USDA’s acting director of external and intergovernmental affairs.
“It’s a really exciting office that I lead,” Soto said in an interview about his new position. “We are responsible for building, maintaining, establishing (and) creating relationships with external partners of the agencies.”
According to Soto, his new department’s goal is to act as a bridge for communications between a variety of agencies and external offices — as “the liaison” between the USDA Secretary and the elected and appointed officials from state, county and local governments and organizations.
“We engage with trade associations, philanthropic and nonprofit organizations, and facilitate engagement between our leadership here and those kinds of partners and officials,” Soto said.
Soto said that, in his new position, his goal is to improve the USDA’s communications and to build stronger relationships with state government officials across the U.S., in order to improve existing programs and the implementation of future regulations and to make sure USDA’s announcements reach the people they’re meant to reach, he said.
“So for instance, if there’s a funding announcement where we want to make sure that farmers, producers, small business owners, elected officials know about it, that we’re helping to relay that,” he said.
Even though Soto now has responsibilities spreading across all states, he says he still has a passion for Idaho’s agriculture and will continue to build relationships and to benefit Idaho’s food producers.
“I have strong relationships with the governor’s office and (Idaho’s) director of the State Department of Ag,” Soto said. “So those are the kinds of relationships that I’ll be seeking to maintain and strengthen, as well as various organizations like the Idaho Association of Counties and making sure that they are aware of important policies and opportunities that they may want to help connect the folks that they serve. (I’ll) absolutely still be working with Idaho, but just among all the other states as well.”
Soto will now be based in Washington, D.C., but owns a home in Nampa and said that he will be visiting Idaho often.
ANOTHER IDAHOAN STEPS INTO DIRECTOR ROLEIn the wake of Soto’s promotion, the USDA has placed the office in the hands of an Idahoan with strong rural farming roots.
Lish was most recently the deputy director and has worked for the USDA’s rural development division for more than 32 years, according to the USDA website.
“Lish is a native of Idaho and grew up on a dry farm/cow-calf operation in the southeast region of Idaho,” it says.
“He graduated from Marsh Valley High School before attending Utah State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education and business.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/agriculture/rudy-soto-was-usda-s-idaho-rural-director-he-just-got-promoted/article_ca1f8bc2-11fd-11ee-949e-5f9aec4236a0.html | 2023-06-24T21:18:14 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/agriculture/rudy-soto-was-usda-s-idaho-rural-director-he-just-got-promoted/article_ca1f8bc2-11fd-11ee-949e-5f9aec4236a0.html |
Call line supervisor Harrison Davis, left, works with clinical manager Donna Schmid and crisis responder Christian Garcia at the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline call center in Boise in 2022.
Originally published June 22 onKTVB.COM.For more than 10 years, dispatchers with Idaho’s Crisis and Suicide Hotline have helped people through mental health crises.
“Most of the time, we’re able to engage with that person who’s reaching out and really help them reduce their stress and help them de-escalate,” director Lee Flinn said.
Over the past year, the agency has reached more people. Flinn said calls have increased by nearly 10% since 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, launched last July.
Dispatchers answer about 2,000 calls every month, Flinn said. That is about 50 to 70 calls daily.
Since the lifeline number — 988 — is shorter and easier to remember, help is much more accessible. Before, Flinn said, the multiple crises number made it difficult for people to remember how to get help.
Once someone from Idaho dials 988, they listen to a series of options. If that person chooses to stay on the line, they are automatically connected with a dispatcher from Idaho’s Crisis and Suicide Hotline.
“We really listen and learn what’s happening with that person right at that moment,” Flinn said. “And then, if they’re willing, we’re able to engage them in making a safety plan to really keep themselves safe.”
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare data shows the Gem State had the 11th-highest suicide rate in 2019. In 2022, more than 440 Idahoans died by suicide.
Flinn said suicide numbers throughout the entire Intermountain West are concerning.
“Westerners don’t really like to ask for help,” she said. “That’s one reason why the suicide rate is so high. Another reason people think we have high ... rates is access to firearms.”
Raising awareness about 988 will hopefully help bring those rates down, Flinn said. The more people who call the lifeline, the more people get help.
Nicole Coleman, Department of Health and Welfare 988 project manager, agrees. From August 2022 to May 2023, she said the Division of Behavioral Health’s social media posts about 988 have reached more than 7 million people.
Currently, Coleman said they are trying to build relationships between the various mental health services. In addition to the hotline, there are adult and youth crisis centers available across the state.
“We definitely need to continue to work to provide behavioral health services to people,” she said. “Our hope is that the more people know that a simple three-digit number is available for folks, that they will reach out.”
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A judge's ruling that struck down Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors is offering hope to transgender people, families and providers after a historic wave of restrictions on trans people’s lives sailed through Republican statehouses this year.
The 80-page ruling comes on the heels of other decisions blocking similar bans, which have been enacted by at least 20 states. LGBTQ+ advocates call it a sign of what to expect as a growing number of challenges to laws that limit transgender youth access to medical care, sports teams and bathrooms work their way through the courts.
“This is a really important decision that sets the initial bar for federal courts' full understanding of what it means to deny transgender youth access to age-appropriate, best practice medical care,” said Sarah Warbelow, vice president for legal for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights group.
More than 500 bills restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ people were introduced in legislatures this year and at least 75 were signed into law, a number that prompted the Human Rights Campaign to issue its first-ever state of emergency. With most legislative sessions over or nearing their end, the focus is now shifting to the legal fights that lay ahead.
U.S. District Judge Jay Moody's ruling in Arkansas wasn't the first against restrictions on gender-affirming medical care. Judges in Alabama, Indiana and Florida have temporarily blocked similar bans. But Moody's decision was the first striking down a ban as unconstitutional.
Although the ruling only affects Arkansas, Moody's order is likely to factor into challenges to other state bans. The judge directly addresses many of the arguments Republican lawmakers have used in pushing the bans — namely, that the medical care they're trying to restrict is experimental.
“Transgender care is not experimental care,” wrote Moody, who ruled that decades of clinical experience and scientific research proved its effectiveness for treating gender dysphoria. Every major medical group, including the American Medical Association, has endorsed gender-affirming care and opposed the bans.
He also dismissed most of the state's expert witnesses as unqualified to give relevant testimony, saying their opinions on gender-affirming care for youth were “grounded in ideology rather than science.”
Legal experts said Moody's ruling highlights the obstacles other laws will face in court. Lawsuits have been filed challenging most of the bans that have been enacted this year.
“There are two big problems with these laws: One is that they don't necessarily survive constitutional scrutiny and the other is that they are based on very bad science,” said Elana Redfield, federal policy director for the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law.
Advocates said they're also encouraged that the rulings so far on the medical bans have come from judges appointed by both Democratic and Republican presidents. Moody was appointed by President Barack Obama, and bans have been temporarily blocked by federal judges in Alabama and Indiana who were appointed by President Donald Trump.
The judge who blocked Florida from enforcing its ban on three children who sued was appointed by President Bill Clinton. The same federal judge this week also struck down Florida's rule denying Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care. In both rulings, the judge has said that “gender identity is real.”
Proponents of the bans said they're not worried about the Arkansas decision, saying it's an early ruling in what's expected to be a long legal fight over the restrictions. Arkansas' attorney general has said he plans to appeal Moody's decision to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld a temporary order Moody issued earlier against the ban.
“We've seen this with other issues where early on you have different courts ruling different ways, but I think ultimately there's clear precedent about the authority of states to regulate the medical profession and to do so in a way that protects minors when there’s uncertainty and unknown harms,” said Matt Sharp, senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, one of the conservative groups pushing for the restrictions.
The medical bans are being challenged after a year where other restrictions on transgender people's rights have advanced.
At least 10 states have adopted laws barring transgender people from using restrooms that aren't consistent with their sex assigned at birth, and at least 20 states have enacted restrictions on transgender athletes. A handful of states also enacted laws prohibiting educators from referring to students by the names or pronouns they use without parental approval— measures that critics say would out transgender youth to their parents without their consent.
Advocates said they're worried about the push for restrictions going further, including proposals to limit access to gender-affirming care for adults as well as children. Florida's ban includes restrictions that make it difficult, if not impossible, for many transgender adults to get care. Missouri's Republican attorney general had sought similar limits on care for adults before withdrawing the rule.
Despite Moody's decision, even more states are poised to enact restrictions on the medical care. The Republican-led House in Ohio approved a similar measure the day after the Arkansas ruling, sending the measure to the GOP-led Senate despite opponents warning they're setting the state up for a similar result.
“It will waste taxpayer money defending a bill that takes away constitutional rights and is indefensible,” said Democratic Rep. Anita Somani. The Ohio bill's sponsor has dismissed those concerns and said he's not worried about the same outcome.
A proposed ban is also advancing in North Carolina's Legislature, where a Democratic lawmaker read portions of Arkansas' ruling to her colleagues during a committee hearing the day after Moody's decision.
Louisiana's term-limited Democratic governor has said he plans to veto a ban Republican lawmakers have sent him, but the GOP Legislature is likely to have enough votes to override him.
And another law poised to take effect in Arkansas in August is aimed at effectively reinstating the ban by making it easier to sue providers of gender affirming care for malpractice. The American Civil Liberties Union, which challenged Arkansas' ban, said it's watching closely to see what the impact of the malpractice measure is.
“The intent is to put care out of reach and bully providers,” ACLU of Arkansas Executive Director Holly Dickson said. "It’s far from clear that that will actually be the impact."
The ruling is encouraging for Sabrina Jennen, 17, who was one of four transgender youth and their families who sued to challenge Arkansas' ban. Jennen said for the past two years she'd been worried about what would happen to her and other transgender youth in the state if the ban was allowed to take effect.
“It provides such a big wave of relief,” Jennen said. “I feel like the whole world can just take a big, deep sigh and relax a little bit easier.”
The continued push for the bans elsewhere is creating uncertainty for parents like Giles Roblyer, the father of a 12-year-old transgender boy in Ohio who said the restrictions are prompting his and other families to look at maps to figure out what states are safe to move to.
“We’re having these whispered conversations at night. Where can we flee? Can we flee?” Roblyer said. “Can we hang on?”
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Music, dancing, and large spreads of food—especially red drinks and desserts—mark the Juneteenth holiday celebrated by African Americans on June 19.
Juneteenth, also known as "Freedom Day," was first celebrated in Galveston, Texas, on the first anniversary of the day Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger's orders informed enslaved Texans that they were free. On June 19, 1865, two months after the end of the Civil War and more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation decreed all enslaved Black people become free, African Americans in Texas were still in slavery—until more than 2,000 Union troops came to deliver the message and enforce their freedom.
Juneteenth celebrations stalled in the first half of the 20th century. Still, Black communities across the country revived them mid-century as the Civil Rights Movement and Black Power movement gained momentum. Since Juneteenth was named a federal holiday in 2021, local municipalities and event organizers have been growing their public Juneteenth offerings. Many cities hold televised parades, Juneteenth pageants, and block parties. Community organizers often create programming around specific issues, such as improving mental health in the Black community, reimagining Black liberation, and honoring ancestors.
What Juneteenth events are happening near you? There are vast differences in programming from city to city. Stacker analyzed local and regional Juneteenth celebrations to compile this list of notable events found across and outside the United States. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/cedar-valley-students-graduate-from-marquette-university/article_ec1b6b8e-0c6b-11ee-a37a-eb2c76c78f2b.html | 2023-06-24T21:27:35 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/cedar-valley-students-graduate-from-marquette-university/article_ec1b6b8e-0c6b-11ee-a37a-eb2c76c78f2b.html |
CEDAR RAPIDS — The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in June:
- Casey Sole of Cedar Falls with a bachelor of arts degree.
- Meghan VanRoekel of Gilbertville with a bachelor of business administration degree.
- Sarah Dunne of Independence with a master of science in nursing degree.
- Kari Necker of Lamont with a master of science in nursing degree.
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CEDAR FALLS — The University of Northern Iowa is launching its first-ever engineering degree.
It’s one of two new science and engineering programs beginning in fall 2024, which will help the university meet the needs of some of the state’s larger employers.
UNI officials say those employers will greatly benefit from the opening of the new Applied Engineering Building next year as well as existing the expertise and facilities tailored toward metal casting, manufacturing engineering technology and material science.
The Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering will emphasize the properties of metals – a core strength of the Applied Engineering & Technical Management Department – and will leverage the foundry science facilities and materials science expertise in the Physics and Chemistry & Biochemistry Departments.
The second program, the Bachelor of Science in Materials Science Engineering Technology, takes a more applied, industry-based and manufacturing approach. The program will leverage the existing facilities and strengths in metal casting along with additive and subtractive metal manufacturing applications.
State, university and local leaders take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Northern Iowa's Applied Engineering Building. Pictured, from left, are: Chad Kleppe, president and CEO of Master Builders of Iowa, Jim Kiesey, chair of the Construction Management Program Advisory Board, Becky Guinn, factory manager of John Deere Waterloo Works, Gov. Kim Reynolds, UNI President Mark Nook, and John Fritch, dean of of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences.
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According to UNI, Iowa companies – including John Deere, Collins Aerospace, BAE Systems, Doerfer Engineering, and A.Y. McDonald – have indicated a need for graduates from both programs. Additionally, these companies will provide opportunities for internships and senior projects.
“These programs will provide students with extensive hands-on experience using advanced equipment, training them to find solutions to real-world problems and improve people’s lives,” Lisa Riedle, head of the Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, said in a news release. “Smaller class sizes at UNI provide undergraduate students frequent and consistent opportunities for interacting with the UNI faculty members teaching the classes, who hold Ph.D. degrees in engineering or physics.”
The new programs will utilize advanced equipment for producing and testing materials in UNI’s Metal Casting Center and the Foundry 4.0 Center, which are administered by the Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management.
Students will employ modern instrumentation for characterizing the physical and chemical properties of materials in the Physics and Chemistry & Biochemistry departments.
Furthermore, students will have opportunities to participate in paid materials research projects funded by agencies such as NASA, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
The 2024 presidential field, in the order they've announced
Donald Trump, Republican
Donald Trump, Republican
Former President Donald Trump, aiming to become only the second commander-in-chief ever elected to two nonconsecutive terms, announced in November that he is seeking the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
“In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States,” Trump told a crowd gathered at Mar-a-Lago, his waterfront estate in Florida, where his campaign will be headquartered. - CNN
Evan Vucci, Associated Press
Nikki Haley, Republican
Nikki Haley, Republican
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, announced her candidacy for president on Feb. 14, becoming the first major challenger to former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination.
The announcement, delivered in a video, marked an about-face for the ex-Trump Cabinet official, who said two years ago that she wouldn't challenge her former boss for the White House in 2024. But she changed her mind in recent months, citing, among other things, the country's economic troubles and the need for "generational change," a nod to the 76-year-old Trump's age.
"You should know this about me. I don't put up with bullies. And when you kick back, it hurts them more if you're wearing heels," Haley said. "I'm Nikki Haley and I'm running for president."
Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press
Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican
Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican
Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and author, launches his 2024 campaign Feb. 21.
“We’re in the middle of a national identity crisis,” his video announcement began. “Faith, patriotism and hard work have disappeared, only to be replaced by new secular religions like Covidism, climatism and gender ideology.”
He has voiced support for changing the overall U.S. voting age to 25, unless younger Americans fulfill at least six months of service in the military or as a first responder — or pass the same citizenship test administered to those seeking to become naturalized citizens.
Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press
Marianne Williamson, Democrat
Marianne Williamson, Democrat
Self-help author Marianne Williamson, whose 2020 White House campaign featured more quirky calls for spiritual healing than actual voter support, launched another longshot bid for the presidency March 4, becoming the first Democrat to formally challenge President Joe Biden for the 2024 nomination.
“We are upset about this country, we’re worried about this country,” Williamson told a crowd of more than 600 at a kickoff in the nation’s capital. “It is our job to create a vision of justice and love that is so powerful that it will override the forces of hatred and injustice and fear.”
Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Democrat
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Democrat
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of one of the country’s most famous political families who has in recent years been linked to some far-right figures, kicked off his campaign in Boston on April 19 and likened his campaign to the American revolution.
“My mission over the next 18 months of this campaign and throughout my presidency will be to end the corrupt merger of state and corporate power that is threatening now to impose a new kind of corporate feudalism in our country,” Kennedy said.
Kennedy is a nephew of President John F. Kennedy and the son of his slain brother Robert F. Kennedy.
Josh Reynolds, Associated Press
Larry Elder, Republican
Larry Elder, Republican
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who sought to replace the California governor in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced April 20 he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
Elder, 70, made the announcement on Fox News' “Tucker Carlson Tonight” and followed up with a tweet.
“America is in decline, but this decline is not inevitable. We can enter a new American Golden Age, but we must choose a leader who can bring us there. That’s why I’m running for President,” he wrote.
Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press
President Joe Biden, Democrat
President Joe Biden, Democrat
President Joe Biden on April 25 formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish this job” and extend the run of America’s oldest president for another four years.
Biden, who would be 86 at the end of a second term, is betting his first-term legislative achievements and more than 50 years of experience in Washington will count for more than concerns over his age. He faces a smooth path to winning his party’s nomination, with no serious Democratic challengers. But he’s still set for a hard-fought struggle to retain the presidency in a bitterly divided nation.
Evan Vucci, Associated Press
Asa Hutchinson, Republican
Asa Hutchinson, Republican
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally launched his Republican presidential campaign April 26, pledging to “bring out the best of America” and aiming to draw contrasts with other GOP hopefuls on top issues, including how best to reform federal law enforcement agencies.
Hutchinson kicked off his 2024 bid in his hometown of Bentonville, on the same steps where he launched an unsuccessful U.S. Senate campaign 30 years ago.
“I ran as a conservative Republican when being a Republican was like having a career-ending handicap,” Hutchinson said, adding, “And now, I bring that same vigor to fight another battle, and that battle is for the future of our country and the soul of our party.”
Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press
Tim Scott, Republican
Tim Scott, Republican
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott launched his presidential campaign May 22, offering an optimistic message he hopes can contrast the two figures who have used political combativeness to dominate the early GOP primary field: former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Scott, the Senate's only Black Republican, made the announcement in his hometown of North Charleston at Southern University, his alma mater and a private school affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
“Our party and our nation are standing at a time for choosing. Victimhood or victory?," he told cheering supporters, adding, "Grievance or greatness?"
Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Ron DeSantis, Republican
Ron DeSantis, Republican
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign May 24 with firm words but a disastrous Twitter announcement.
While he tried to project confidence, DeSantis' unusual decision to announce his campaign in an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk ultimately backfired. The audio stream crashed repeatedly, making it virtually impossible for most users to hear the new presidential candidate in real time.
“American decline is not inevitable — it is a choice. And we should choose a new direction — a path that will lead to American revitalization,” DeSantis said on the glitchy stream, racing through his conservative accomplishments. “I am running for president of the United States to lead our great American comeback."
Paige Dingler, The News & Advance
Mike Pence, Republican
Mike Pence, Republican
Former Vice President Mike Pence opened his bid for the Republican nomination for president June 7 with a firm denunciation of former President Donald Trump, accusing his two-time running mate of abandoning conservative principles and being guilty of dereliction of duty on Jan. 6, 2021.
Pence is the first vice president in modern history to challenge the president under whom he served. While he spent much of his speech, delivered at a community college in a suburb of Des Moines, criticizing Democratic President Joe Biden and the direction he has taken the country, he also addressed Jan. 6 head-on, saying Trump had disqualified himself when he declared falsely that Pence had the power to keep him in office.
Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press
Chris Christie, Republican
Chris Christie, Republican
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wasted no time going after Donald Trump while launching his presidential campaign June 6, calling the former president and current Republican primary front-runner a “lonely, self-consumed, self-serving mirror hog" and arguing that he's the only one who can stop him.
Kicking off his campaign with a town hall at Saint Anselm College, Christie suggested that other top Republicans have been afraid to challenge Trump or even mention his name much while campaigning — but made it clear he had no such qualms.
Charles Krupa, Associated Press
Doug Burgum, Republican
Doug Burgum, Republican
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a former software entrepreneur who enacted a slate of laws this year advancing conservative policies on culture war issues, highlighted his small-town roots and business experience as he announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on June 7.
The governor of the nation's fourth-least populous state kicked off his campaign in Fargo, near the tiny farm town of Arthur where he grew up.
“Small-town values have guided me my entire life,” Burgum told the crowd. “And frankly, big cities could use more ideas and more values from small towns right now.”
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Francis Suarez, Republican
Francis Suarez, Republican
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination June 15, jumping into the crowded race just days after GOP front-runner Donald Trump appeared in court on federal charges in Suarez's city.
The 45-year-old mayor is the only Hispanic candidate in the race. He has gained national attention in recent years for his efforts to lure companies to Miami, with an eye toward turning the city into a crypto hub and the next Silicon Valley.
Suarez, who is married with two young children, is a corporate and real estate attorney who previously served as a city of Miami commissioner. He has also positioned himself as someone who can help the party further connect with Hispanics. In recent months, he has made visits to early GOP voting states as he weighed a possible 2024 campaign.
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Will Hurd, Republican
Will Hurd, Republican
Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, a onetime CIA officer and fierce critic of Donald Trump, announced June 22 that he's running for president, hoping to build momentum as a more moderate alternative to the Republican primary field's early front-runner.
Hurd, who made the announcement on CBS, served three terms in the House through January 2021, becoming the chamber’s only Black Republican during his final two years in office.
Hurd said in a video launching his White House bid that the “soul of our country is under attack," reminiscent of Democrat Joe Biden's slogan about the 2020 race being a "battle for the soul of the nation."
Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press
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WAVERLY – The Waverly Chamber of Commerce Main Street Program will host a half-day seminar for small business owners and entrepreneurs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Waverly Civic Center.
The session, entitled "Journey to your Vision," helps business owners understand their current stage of growth, what's ahead of them as they continue to grow and how to chart a course to reach their future goals.
The event also provides entrepreneurs an opportunity to discuss their challenges with other business owners and utilize the collective power of their experience to help them address barriers head on. The session also connects participants with many statewide resources, many of them free, to guide and assist them along the way.
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MARGATE — Cole Moore loves to surf and has competed in several contests.
But he found it hard to match the fun at an event that bills itself as the anti-surf-contest surf contest. Moore was one of the hundreds of people who signed up for the Red Bull Foam Wreckers Soft Board Surf Classic on Saturday morning.
The surfing event ran alongside the city's annual Beachstock event on the beach between Huntington and Granville avenues, located behind the Margate City Public Library.
"I've done contests my whole life, just sporadically, and I've never done well in them, so this is awesome, said the 23-year-old city resident. "I'm not here to do well. I'm here to hang out, crack some jokes maybe make it through a heat or not — it doesn't matter!"
Thousands were expected to go check out Beachstock throughout the day. The event was free to attend, with the city not requiring beach badges. Even during an overcast and foggy morning, several hundred people were on the beach, and many more began to pour in after 1 p.m.
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The weather didn't really matter to the surfers anyway, Moore said.
"As long as you can see a little bit, you can get out there to catch some waves," he said.
The all-day event kicked off with the Soft Board Surf Classic. Participants competed on soft-top boards and took turns trying to pull off the wackiest or most-skilled stunts.
"It's the funnest. It's been great," said Ben Gravy, 34, a local surfing icon who grew up in Longport. "The weather didn't show up for us, but everyone's here. The beach is packed, people are enjoying themselves, and that's what it's all about. We try to get families out, every skill level. It doesn't matter if you're good or bad at surfing. Just come out, have fun and enjoy yourself."
Gravy, who helped organize the surfing event and was the emcee, said he can foresee it becoming an annual partnership with Beachstock. It previously was held for a couple of years in Atlantic City.
Contestants spun a wheel to determine which of the dozens of boards they had to use. They were invited to show a little bit of personality, whether it was during the spin or out in the water.
Johnny Ackless, of Sea Isle City, wanted to show off a lot of personality. Before his spin, he flipped a table and did a few somersaults in the sand. He let out a tribal scream as the wheel spun.
"It's the way surfing should be," the 32-year-old said. "It's about antics."
Ackless, who owns a surf kayak company, decided to ride a stand-up paddleboard out into the ocean with his chosen soft-top board strapped to his back. Ackless tried several times to transition from the SUP to the surfboard mid-wave, which resulted in several wipeouts.
"You see, Ackless means reckless, only with a slightly less probability of death," he said. "I think it went pretty good today. ... I stood on some things. It kinda sunk, but what are you gonna do?"
There was plenty to do for those who didn't plan on catching some waves.
A beer garden was stationed on the beach, and plenty of food trucks were available just off the beach behind the library, including South Jersey Smoke House, Margate Dairy Bar and Burger, TacoCat and Vagabond Kitchen and Taphouse. A handful of vendors also lined the walkway to the beach, including Ledwon's Sauce Company out of Cape May.
"The food trucks are right over there, everything smells super, super good. My stomach's growling," said Steve Dunwoody, 38, of Cape May, one of the Ledwon's partners.
A few tables were set up on the beach, including one for Sustainable Downbeach being used to educate people about terrapins. Sustainable Downbeach also was scheduled to hold a demonstration on the stage later in the day. Live music entertained throughout the day, with several more activities planned at night if the weather held, including a Samoan fire knife dance performance by the South Pacific Island Dancers.
Corn hole and beach volleyball tournaments were to be held throughout day. Heather Robertson, who organized the volleyball tournament, said in the morning the event was likely to be canceled due to a lack of signups. That didn't stop the Margate resident and avid volleyball player from enjoying Beachstock.
"This is the best, oh, my gosh," said Robertson, 49. "... This is such a great day. There are bands, a bonfire, there's events, there's drinking. This has always been a really fun day."
Margate resident Lisa Kohler was there with her daughter Rachel Francia and Rachel's husband, Brendan, both of Philadelphia. Kohler, 54, said in her 30-plus years living in the city, this was the first time she attended Beachstock.
"We're gonna listen to some bands and dance. We like to party down here," Kohler said.
Rebecca Piotti, 36, of the city, said she wasn't going to be deterred by the foggy day. She was there in the morning with her three children: son Quinn, 5, and 3-year-old twin daughters Cameron and Madison.
"After being cooped up in the house the last couple of days, I didn't care what was going on here, as long as there was no night lightning," Rebecca said of the weather. "As long as it was safe, we were coming out to enjoy the day regardless, so you can always make do." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/surfing-live-music-more-outlast-fog-at-margate-beachstock-2023/article_5c73b0d0-1293-11ee-91f6-6ba3e50512a1.html | 2023-06-24T21:36:02 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/surfing-live-music-more-outlast-fog-at-margate-beachstock-2023/article_5c73b0d0-1293-11ee-91f6-6ba3e50512a1.html |
Hundreds mark 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech in Detroit
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in Detroit to mark the 60th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s march in Detroit where his famous “I Have a Dream” speech was first delivered.
The historic occasion Saturday, decades after the original march, brought tears to some people's eyes and for many, this was not the first freedom march they've attended.
"I felt like jogging all the way because I had the power," said Betty Rowe, 76, of Mississippi. For Rowe, this is her third time in a freedom walk. Originally from Mississippi, she moved to Detroit in 1960s, and attended the 1963 march.
"We wouldn't be where we are at today without Dr. Martin Luther King Jr," she said. "A lot of young people don't know that."
The 60th Commemorative Freedom Walk was hosted by the Detroit branch of the NAACP and came after an MLK statue was unveiled in Hart Plaza Friday.
Linda Wesley, 61, of Detroit, walked down Woodward Avenue with the thought of her granddaughter, who is 7 years old, in mind. "I'm doing this walk for me and my granddaughter because I hope in 60 years from now that she would do the same," said Wesley.
"When I think about my ancestors, and I think about the march that they did and what they went through, ... it means a lot," Wesley said with tears in her eyes.
Community leaders, politicians, high school marching bands, nonprofit organizations, church groups, Black fraternities, sororities and walked in 80-degree temperatures from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Hart Plaza downtown.
The sound of King's voice as he read the original "I Have a Dream" speech rang out through the street on the loudspeakers people brought with them.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Wayne State University President Roy Wilson were among those leading the walkers, who held the commemorative 60th Freedom Walk banner and chanted slogans like “No justice, no peace” and “This is what democracy looks like.”
By noon crowds arrived at Hart Plaza and were greeted with water stations, food vendors and a program packed with DJs, music performances and speeches.
Tlaib said she hopes the commemoration reminds people of the work King did in the U.S. for freedom and to help eliminate poverty.
"I just hope that we're reminded what Dr. King was actually marching for and at the end, he was marching for true liberation, which is so connected to poverty in our country," Tlaib said.
AK Kelly, 29, of Detroit, was a volunteer with the event and walked the entire route with her co-workers.
"Today is a celebration of my ancestors and also a moment to not only celebrate those that came before us, but those to come after us," Kelly said.
For some, the day was a reminder that more work needs to be done to uplift the Black community.
Maurchon Hearndon, 21, of Detroit said she believes the NAACP and other community groups should be helping the Black community prosper when they face challenges.
"When people are down, when people are dead, they should be the first ones to go out and help those families with those people in need," she said while leading the front of the walk with her fist held high most of the route.
"The Black community has been through so many things, tremendous things that hurt their families, hurt their ancestors, hurt people in need. So Black people need all the help we can get and we need everybody to stand on one accord," said Hearndon.
Detroit graphic designer Sho-ron Graham said he joined Saturday's walk because he has a dream, too.
"My dream is to go 45 days without one person being shot in Detroit. That's my dream and I believe in it. So I'm out here to express that I do have a dream. We all are dreamers," said Graham.
Rowe said after everything she's witnessed and been through from growing up in the South in the 1950s, she is glad she was able to walk in the Saturday march for those who weren't able to make it, like her mom who has since passed away.
"I kept telling everybody that I'm marching no matter what. Now I can stand up and shout, I made it," she said.
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2 killed, 15 injured after shots fired at Saginaw street party
Saginaw — Two people were killed and fifteen people were injured after gunshots were fired at a large street party early Saturday in Saginaw, Michigan State Police said.
The shooting occurred around midnight during a social media-promoted party near North Fourth Avenue and Johnson Street, state police said Saturday in a news release.
Police said a fight broke out between some of the partygoers and others began shooting into the crowd. At least five different caliber weapons were used, police said.
As people fled the party, many were also struck by vehicles, police said.
A 19-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman died. Fifteen people were injured, either by being struck by gunfire or being hit by vehicles, and taken to hospitals for treatment, police said. Their medical statuses was not known.
The investigation is ongoing. No suspects are in custody but there is no ongoing threat to the public, state police said.
Michigan State Police, Saginaw Police, Bridgeport Forensic Lab and Saginaw Major Case Unit responded to the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Saginaw Major Case Unit at 989-759-1605 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-5245.
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Protesters unite against Hamtramck neutrality resolution, Pride flag ban
Hamtramck — With hand-made signs and prismatic flags raised high, hundreds of protesters gathered before Hamtramck City Hall on Saturday to oppose the city's June 13 flag resolution, banning LGBTQ+, religious, ethnic, racial and political flags from being flown on city property.
"I chose today to wear my Juneteenth shirt and my queer and Kente cloth stole because it shows we're all complex individuals," said the Rev. Roland Stringfellow, 55, president of Inclusive Justice of Michigan and pastor of Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit.
"When you say one group of people are not welcomed, to the community, it communicates that its OK to beat up on them ... that's not 'neutral,' that's taking sides, and it gives people a license to be hateful towards other folks," Stringfellow said.
The resolution, called a "Resolution to Maintain and Confirm the Neutrality Of the City of Hamtramck Towards Its Residents," was unanimously approved last week after a four-hour meeting, banning all but five flags from being flown on city properties — including the American flag, the state of Michigan flag, the Hamtramck flag and the Prisoner of War flag.
The fifth one is known as the nations' flag, one that represents the countries from which the city's immigrant residents hail and reflects the community's international character.
Attendees to Saturday's Pride and Protest rally, however, characterized the move as unwelcoming, hateful and duplicitous.
Gracie Cadieux of Hamtramck, one of the events organizers, said the gathering came in response to elected officials' attempt to push the LGBTQ+ to the side. She said her presence at City Hall was to ensure LGBTQ+ representation in the city of two square miles, even if the group's flags aren't flown on city property.
"I hope Hamtramck becomes a whole lot more gay," Cadieux said. "If we can't have (representation on the city's) flagpoles, I wanna see it on the sidewalks; I wanna see murals on buildings; I wanna see the history; I wanna see the representation of my community in full-show."
Cadieux said she believes the proposal was produced as a launch point for "outside agitators" into a community that may not always understand their neighbors.
"There're a lot of language barriers in this town, which can lead to a lot of misunderstandings, and that makes it very easy for (residents) to be (persuaded) by outsiders."
City officials, however, argued that the resolution was not rooted in division, although a pride flag was flown on city property last year, according to City Manager Max Garbarino.
"Last year there was a pride flag up there, and there was a dust-up in the community in regard to that. There was a lot of the community that was for it. There was a lot of the community that was against it," Garbarino said last Tuesday. "... This is basically a resolution specifically just saying these are the only flags we want in an attempt to stay neutral on the topic."
Some residents who oppose the council’s move said it wasn’t enough to merely picket City Hall; they took it a step further and penned their own proposals on flag flying and inclusion.
“This is a place where I live; its important to me that: when you see something, you say something, said Carie Branch, 35, who’s lived in Hamtramck since 2011. “When we don’t pause to look at what we’re doing and see how it affects the community as a whole, we’re harming everyone.”
“Going forward, I hope a lot more residents (of Hamtramck) get involved in politics,” Branch said. “I’m sure that with more, equal representation in our government, you’re going to see policies and cultural changes that are representative of the people.”
Historically, Pride events began as a way to commemorate the uprising by LGBTQ+ communities in June 1969, known as the Stonewall rebellion in New York. The month now features events that celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Ahead of the protest Saturday, Garbarino said the controversy was expected, but will most likely not change anything in the flag resolution. He expects protests to remain peaceful in the coming weeks.
"People are passionate about stuff like this, no matter what council would have done, somebody would not have been happy," Garbarino said. "We seem to address the hot topics here in Hamtramck."
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bragging rights were on the line among several area first responders who gathered to play wiffle ball Saturday morning to support a local veteran’s organization.
Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands took over the TVA Credit Union Ballpark in Johnson City to host its wiffleball tournament fundraiser.
Teams from Johnson City Police, Johnson City Fire, ETSU Public Safety, Bristol, TN Police and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office came to play. This is the second year the Honor Flight has held the event – this time with much better weather than the snow they had last year.
Each team raised money to play, all going to the Honor Flight, which takes veterans to the national memorials of their respective wars in Washington D.C.
A Johnson City firefighter told News Channel 11 that it’s an important organization for the department because many local firefighters are also veterans.
“They take veterans that have worked really hard for their country and they take them to see the memorials at their later age,” said Joseph Canaday of the Johnson City Fire Department.
“They get to see things that their fellow soldiers would’ve fought for, and they get to really put their hands on it. Maybe they would’ve not had the chance to do it unless we do events like this, and we’re really happy to be here.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/wiffle-ball-tournament-raises-money-for-area-organization-that-supports-veterans/ | 2023-06-24T21:49:46 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/wiffle-ball-tournament-raises-money-for-area-organization-that-supports-veterans/ |
Particularly wet weekend expected to continue on spring's precipitation
We may consider ourselves lucky in Montana. In Texas the people are melting under 110-degree heat. Across the southeastern United States five people have died and 500,000 are without power after an extended string of tornadoes.
In Montana farmers, ranchers and water resource managers are smiling after a cool, wet spring with above average precipitation and below average temperatures. It’s almost too much of a good thing, and for some parts of the state the wet Pacific storm system now sweeping up from Colorado could prove a point.
Heavy rain and a possibility of hail looms over the coming weekend. It’s not an emergency warning; however, Montanans of all stripes are left to wonder when summer’s warmth will arrive.
“A relatively quiet start to the morning will quickly change to widespread rainfall, especially across Central Montana today as a potent upper-level system propagates from the Southwest,” a National Weather Service forecast issued Friday alerts. “Showers and possible thunderstorms will prevail through Saturday, tapering off by the late afternoon.”
It’s almost an embarrassment of riches. In the last 10 weeks Great Falls has received 7.60 inches of rain, already 1.12 inches above average and with a week of rain yet to come. Across that same time the average daily high temperature in Great Falls has hung 2½ degrees below normal. And in the weekend ahead the National Weather Service is forecasting at least a half inch of rain, and up to 2-inches in accumulation in and around Billings.
“A more widespread rain develops overnight (Saturday) across Central Montana and along the Rocky Mountain Front before slowly fading late tonight into tomorrow morning.”
“A 50% to 60% chance of areas south and east of Great Falls (the Little Belts and Lewistown vicinity) to receive 0.50-inches precipitation in 24 hours, while most other locations in Central Montana are in the 40- to 50% range. There is a five- to 15% chance for some short term, localized minor flooding particularly across low-lying areas, areas of poor drainage, and urban areas across eastern portions of Central Montana, specifically Fergus County.
In north central Montana forecasters are expecting the rains to start around 9 p.m., then fall intermittently throughout the night and into Saturday afternoon. If an extra half-inch of rain arrives this weekend it would push Central Montana’s seasonal total beyond what could typically be expected through the end of July.
The situation in southeast Montana is less optimistic, where the National Weather Service in Billings is predicting “very heavy rainfall” of up to two inches in accumulations across southeast and South Central Montana.
“Short term concerns will include strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon through tonight,” Friday’s NWS forecast predicts. “Snow above 9,000-feet in the Beartooth/Absaroka Mountains impacting the Beartooth Highway tonight through tomorrow morning.”
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Young Grizzly bear found shot along road west of Conrad
Federal and state investigators are asking the public to provide any information they might have on the deadly shooting of Grizzly bear cub west of Conrad two weeks ago.
"The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks (MFWP) game wardens and are seeking information on a grizzly bear cub that was shot and killed along East Lake Road near New Miami Colony west of Conrad, in Pondera County," a joint news release states.
The body of the immature bear was first discovered on June 7 near East Lake Road; however it could have been shot as much as three days earlier. Federal wildlife officials investigated the scene with the assistance of MFWP game wardens and determined the bear was killed sometime after June 4.
Current Montana law states that it’s legal to kill or attempt to kill a grizzly bear in self-defense, or if the bear is “in the act of attacking or killing” or “threatening to kill” people or livestock. Biologists estimate there are approximately 1,100 Grizzly bears currently living in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem along both sides of Montana's Rocky Mountain Front.
Both state and federal wildlife enforcement officials declined to provide any additional information regarding the shooting, but are asking anyone with knowledge of the shooting to contact
"Wildlife crimes like this one are often solved because of information and leads provided by the public," a MFWP news release states. "Anyone with possible information about this bear is encouraged to visit https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/tipmont or call the MFWP violation reporting hot line at 1-800-TIP-MONT (847-6668). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to a conviction." | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/06/24/wildlife-officials-seek-public-help-in-grizzly-cub-shooting/70350922007/ | 2023-06-24T21:58:03 | 0 | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/06/24/wildlife-officials-seek-public-help-in-grizzly-cub-shooting/70350922007/ |
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio International Airport officials are investigating after the death of an airline ground crew member.
Firefighters and police officers responded to the incident at around 10:25 p.m. Friday night.
The NTSB said Saturday the worker went into the engine of a Delta Airlines jet.
"Delta Flight 1111 was taxying to the gate, with one engine on at that time, and a worker was ingested into that engine at 10:25 p.m," the NTSB said in a statement. "The NTSB has been in contact with Delta. They are in the information gathering process at this point."
The flight had just arrived from Los Angeles at the time.
KENS 5 has learned the worker was employed by a company that Delta Airlines contracts with to support ground handling operations. The airline said Saturday morning it was full supporting ongoing investigations. The company released the following statement.
"We are heartbroken and grieving the loss of an aviation family member’s life in San Antonio. Our hearts and full support are with their family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time."
Also on Saturday, San Antonio airport officials released the following statement:
"An accident occurred on the ground at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) tonight that resulted in the fatality of an airline ground crew member. We are deeply saddened by this incident and are working with authorities as they begin their investigation. We will share more information as details become available."
On Saturday afternoon Unifi Aviation released the following statement:
"Unifi Aviation is deeply saddened by the loss of our employee at San Antonio International Airport during a tragic incident in the late hours of Friday, June 23, 2023. Our hearts go out to the family of the deceased, and we remain focused on supporting our employees on the ground and ensuring they are being taken care of during this time.
From our initial investigation, this incident was unrelated to Unifi’s operational processes, safety procedures and policies. Out of respect for the deceased, we will not be sharing any additional information. While police and other officials continue to investigate this incident, we defer to them on providing further details."
This is a developing story and further details will be added as they are received. Check back to this article for updates.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — The City of Fort Worth says data from an internal information system has been posted online.
In an news release sent Saturday afternoon, the city says its information technology solutions department was made aware Friday of a claim the city's website had been hacked.
Working with vendors, the city says staff determined data posted online had comer from an internal information system, not the city website.
The city provided an update and answered questions regarding the data breach during a meeting Saturday afternoon. You can watch that update here:
Kevin Gunn, City of Fort Worth IT Solutions Director, said in the briefing that the information gathered by hackers was "not sensitive in nature" and was the type of information the city would release through Public Information Act requests.
Some of the examples of the type of information hacked were work orders in the city system, which include photographs, spreadsheets and emails between staff. An example Gunn gave was photos of a pothole that needed repairs or sidewalk and street repairs and the supplementing documentation for those work orders.
Gunn said the hackers were able to gain access to the information through stolen login information of the city system. He said they do not know how they were able to get the credentials used to gain access to the city system.
This comes nearly two months after the City of Dallas suffered a ransomware attack which caused much of the city's computer network to go dark.
The City of Fort Worth's IT team said after Dallas' ransomware attack that they were all hands on deck.
"We block about a quarter million emails each day as potential threats to our computing systems," Fort Worth Chief Technology Officer Kevin Gunn said at the time. "We see people trying to access our computer systems over the Internet thousands of times each hour."
Gunn said there has not been a ransom demanded from the City.
"Other than what they've stated in their posting, their motivation for downloading this information and posting it on the Internet ... their posting eludes to basically embarrassing the city of Fort Worth and making a political statement," Gunn said. "So that's all I can really gather and surmise about what their motivation is."
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HOUSTON — Singer-songwriter and Houston's own Lizzo announced Friday that she has partnered with the University of Houston to create a scholarship that will be awarded to a music student at the university.
“Me and the University of Houston have come together to create the ‘Sasha Be Flooting Music Scholarship,'" she announced on her Instagram page. "It is for any young, Black student from Houston, Texas who has applied to go to the University of Houston to study at the Moore School of Music."
The scholarship amounts to $50,000. The details of it are still being finalized but the school released a statement saying:
“We are excited to be working with Lizzo and her team to establish the Sasha Be Flooting Music Scholarship within the UH Alumni Association Foundation. We are deeply grateful to Lizzo for her generosity and commitment to supporting the next generation of music students. This scholarship will be life-changing for one young artist—it will create opportunities and open doors that will make a lasting impact on the student and their journey towards a music career. The details are still being finalized and we hope to share more about the scholarship soon.”
If you don't know, Lizzo attended the University of Houston on a scholarship. She played the flute for The Spirit of Houston marching band during her tenure there and graduated with a music performance degree in flute.
Her ties to UH have been plentiful since she left the school, including a memorable visit to check in on the marching band during one of their practices.
In honor of Juneteenth, the Grammy-award-winning artist has been handing out $50,000 donations all week as part of a giveaway. Donations have gone to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, Black Girs Smile Inc. and the Sphinx Organization.
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DALLAS — A United States Post Office letter carrier, Eugene Gates Jr., died this week while delivering mail in Dallas. The cause of his death is still unknown, but Gate's sudden passing is drawing attention to the working conditions of letter carriers.
Gates, 66, worked out of the Lakewood station. He joined USPS in November 1987. On Tuesday, in Northeast Dallas while walking door-to-door on his route, Gates collapsed on a neighbor's front yard on Ridgelawn Drive, according to the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 132. The resident attempted CPR and called 911. Gates died at the hospital.
The heat index was 113 degrees on Tuesday afternoon at about 3:00 p.m. when the incident happened.
Kimetra Lewis, President of NALC Branch 132, along with other sources, told WFAA that start times for letter carriers were originally 7:30 a.m. at the Lakewood Post Office, but it was recently changed to 8:30 a.m. due to lack of clerk staffing. Since two new clerks started, many letter carriers were hoping the 7:30 a.m. start would be reinstated.
The day after Gates' death, Lewis said USPS management agreed to resume the 7:30 a.m. start time on Saturday. Sources confirm it was announced on Thursday morning to letter carriers.
"But when I went [Friday], we had a balloon releasing ceremony for Eugene, and as soon as I walked in, [the steward] let me know that an announcement was made that they were not going to be able to start at 7:30 [a.m.], as promised," Lewis said.
Lewis said is disappointed by this.
Other sources confirmed with WFAA that this change was prematurely announced and then rescinded.
In addition to concerns over a late start time, Lewis was told the air conditioner was broken in Gates' USPS vehicle. She said letter carriers are responsible for reporting issues with their vans, so she is looking to see if there was a vehicle repair tag for the air conditioner.
Another concern the NALC has, she said, is the scanners letter carriers use to scan mail are being monitored for "stationary events". This means, when a carrier is idle for ten minutes, they will be asked for the reason. If the answer is not sufficient, Lewis said they will be disciplined. Lewis said she is hoping USPS management will give understanding and compassion to those who need a break on the hot summer days.
Lewis said she believes, if changes were made earlier, it could have changed Gates' fate.
In tears, she said, "He was at the end of his route. Had he started earlier, he would have already been finished."
She said she hopes changes will be made by the company moving forward to protect other letter carriers.
On Wednesday, WFAA reached out to the United States Postal Service. When asked about heat safety, USPS stated, "Our carriers deliver the mail throughout the year during varying temperatures and climatic conditions. This includes during the summer months when the temperatures rise throughout the country. The safety of our employees is a top priority, and the Postal Service has implemented a national Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP) for all employees. In connection with the HIPP, the Postal Service provides mandatory heat-related and other safety training and instruction to all employees and assures they have the resources needed to do their jobs safely.”
Other questions to USPS were not answered as of Friday evening. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/usps-letter-carrier-death-concerns-working-conditions/287-d6ad31a0-395f-4748-a64a-67449066eca7 | 2023-06-24T22:00:29 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/usps-letter-carrier-death-concerns-working-conditions/287-d6ad31a0-395f-4748-a64a-67449066eca7 |
TOMBALL, Texas — A disabled veteran who had been beaten, robbed and in danger of losing his VA housing got some great news Friday.
Since March, we've been sharing Roma "Joe" Whitten's story. He's a disabled vet who was scammed out of thousands of dollars by people he says he was trying to help.
According to investigators with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, not only was he scammed, but the three people who moved into his Tomball home were arrested for trashing the home, beating him and stealing his money.
Whitten moved into VA housing after this ordeal, but not too long after, his caretaker found out he wouldn't be able to stay at the VA housing because he didn't meet the requirements for that level of care.
But on Friday, Whitten's caretaker got some good news that he desperately needed. The VA said they found an error in his file dating back to 1993, and they were awarding him $44,000 and raising his disability rating to 70% -- a rating he needed to keep his VA housing.
"What a happy ending, it would not have happened without your news coverage," said Patty Hallas, his caretaker.
Before Whitten received this good news, a nonprofit called "Combined Arms" responded after seeing his story on KHOU 11 News and stepped in to advocate for Whitten.
"I am elated, he is getting what veterans like him deserve to get, us taking care of them, that's what they are supposed to have," said Hallas. "They gave up their lives and their health for us so that we can be free and with the 4th of July coming up, it's going to be amazing."
Whitten's story was made public all thanks Hallas. She called police and Adult Protective Services when she noticed Whitten, who was a long-time customer at her car repair shop, needed help.
The VA said they are continuing to evaluate Whitten's case for even more benefits. Because of the PACT Act President Biden signed last year, he could be eligible for even more compensation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs released the following statement to KHOU 11 News Friday night: “After reviewing Mr. Whitten’s compensation and pension file, we discovered an error was made many years ago. We sincerely regret this mistake and offer our deepest apologies to Mr. Whitten and his family. We have notified Mr. Whitten of his updated VA rating and substantial back pay, to include possible additional VA benefits. We will look further into this incident and take steps to ensure that it does not occur again.” | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/disabled-vet-beaten-awarded-thousands/285-04ec0b95-90be-4454-a785-fc71441e6772 | 2023-06-24T22:06:30 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/disabled-vet-beaten-awarded-thousands/285-04ec0b95-90be-4454-a785-fc71441e6772 |
MIAMI, Fla. — Saturday marks the second year since the collapse of the high-rise condominium tower in Surfside, Florida.
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The community came together to commemorate the 98 people who lost their lives on June 24, 2021.
The condo building gave way in the middle of the night as many residents were sleeping.
The city of Miami hosted a remembrance ceremony Saturday morning near the Champlain Towers South building.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis attended the ceremony and said those lives will never be forgotten.
“Two years after we lost 98 precious lives in the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers, grieving families, the local community, and the entire state continue to mourn,” he said. “The memory of those 98 Floridians will never be forgotten, and we will keep their families in our prayers.”
DeSantis also said he was thankful for the hundreds of first responders who rushed in to look for survivors and remained on the pile, working around the clock for days following the tragic collapse.
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In 2022, DeSantis signed $1 million in the budget for the Department of State to build the Champlain Towers South Memorial.
He also signed House Bill 1469, which designated a portion of Collins Avenue in front of the former site of Champlain Towers South as “98 Points of Light Road” to commemorate the victims.
In addition to the ceremony, the Paramount Miami Worldcenter skyscraper lit up Friday night with the message ‘In Memoriam Surfside.’
The 700-foot-tall building also featured a star-spangled salute to the first responders that rescued people from the rumble.
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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said Paul Krusher is behind bars after being caught on surveillance cameras attempting to break into vehicles Friday morning.
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The sheriff’s office said the 51-year-old Palm Coast man was apprehended after he was captured less than 30 minutes after a witness reported the suspect attempted to open car doors.
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FCSO deputies responded to Forest Lane at 3:18 a.m. when a resident reported a suspicious person and provided surveillance video.
The video showed a man with an orange shirt walking up to the witness’s driveway and attempting to open cars; according to officials,
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According to a news release, at 3:38 a.m., deputies located a man walking with a flashlight on Foster Lane that matched the suspect’s description.
Krusher told authorities he was visiting a friend in the neighborhood but could not provide an address.
Read: 8-year-old boy dies, two children injured in wrong-way crash, troopers say
When shown the surveillance video of the attempted break-ins, Krusher could not explain his actions, saying he was walking in the neighborhood and claimed his name was “John Stash.”
After further investigation, deputies determined the suspect’s name was Paul Krusher.
Read: Central Florida smoothie restaurant bursts into flames after explosion
Deputies said three additional residences on Foster Lane provided surveillance video of Krusher breaking into additional vehicles. Krusher was held at the county detention center after being charged with three counts of burglary, loitering, and possession of marijuana.
If you have additional surveillance footage of the suspect committing similar acts or were a victim of his crimes, please call FCSO at 386-313-4911 to report them.
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LOWER TOWNSHIP — Police asked for the public's help Saturday to find a 69-year-old man who went missing Saturday.
Luis L. Diaz was last seen at 12:45 a.m. at Sun (Lake Laurie) Campground. He was at the 600-camp site area in the Erma section of the township, said Lower Township's Police Department via Facebook.
Diaz is 6'0" tall and approximately 161 pounds, police said. He has salt-and-pepper hair and brown eyes.
Police asked anyone with information about Diaz's whereabouts to contact Cape May County Dispatch at 609-886-2711. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/lower-township-police-missing-person-diaz/article_5ce90d6a-1295-11ee-b272-f32cc2beabd0.html | 2023-06-24T22:15:12 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/lower-township-police-missing-person-diaz/article_5ce90d6a-1295-11ee-b272-f32cc2beabd0.html |
Grace Hall pitched six innings, struck out six and allowed just three hits to lead Middle Township to a 15-1 victory over Northfield in a District 16 Senior League softball game Friday.
Juliet Thompson contributed four hits and three RBIs for the winners. Charlotte Romberger added three hits and three RBIs.
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Greater Wildwood 6, Linwood-Somers Point 3: Carter Givner’s two-run single and Michael Sciarra's and Drew Robinson's RBI hits highlighted a six-run third inning for Greater Wildwood, which rallied from a 3-0 deficit.
Ryan Davenport went 2 for 2 with a double, and Adrian Augsberger added a hit and an RBI. Owen Bannon allowed five hits, just one earned run, struck out four and walked one in 5 ⅓ innings to earn the win.
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Nick Colangelo, Connor Thomas and Cole Farrell each got one hit and scored for Linwood-Somers Point. Bobby Franchini doubled.
Hammonton 15, Downbeach (Ventnor/Brigantine) 0: Frankie Restuccio went 2 for 2 with a triple and three RBIs for the winners.
He also pitched a one-hit complete game with eight strikeouts.
Colin Peeke added two RBIs and scored twice. Colton Robinson tripled and drove in two. Aiden Cianfriani tripled, scored twice and added two RBIs. Brayden Bendig, Joey Baglivo and Domenick Elkin each scored twice.
Ocean City/Upper Township 9, Stafford Township 0: Bayan Ricci hit a three-run homer and a solo homer for the winners.
Henry Bogle added two hits, and Michael Stankiewicz reached base in each of his three at-bats. Andrew Pashley pitched five shutout innings and struck out 12.
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A recent landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling is likely to take a big bite out of the Clean Water Act’s reach in Arizona and the Southwest, particularly when it comes to regulating development along most of this state’s streams, many experts say.
The high court ruling will be a major victory for two major Southern Arizona projects that have been tied up at least in part by Clean Water Act issues for many years, according to a number of environmental law experts.
• The Copper World copper mine project — an expanded version of the now-defunct Rosemont Mine proposal — in the Santa Rita Mountains southeast of Tucson.
• The proposed 28,000-home Villages of Vigneto project lying a few miles west of the San Pedro River in Benson.
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The ruling could also take the regulatory reins off many future such projects across the Southwest.
The Copper World and Vigneto projects have drawn significant federal attention, and at times very detailed federal permitting oversight, because they would be built amid a number of normally dry streambeds that have or could come under Clean Water Act jurisdiction.
But because of the Sackett vs. EPA ruling late last month, these projects could become free of Clean Water Act authority, making them easier to carry out.
Overall, the Sackett ruling signifies a major shift in how the federal government will enforce the Clean Water Act. It significantly reduces the scope of what's covered as “waters of the U.S.” — streams, rivers and lakes that are deemed worthy of federal regulation and protection.
The ruling represents a major victory for property rights activists who say agencies enforcing the act have overstepped bounds on their authority placed by Congress when it passed the act in 1972. But environmentalists say the ruling will open the door to major environmental damage to rivers and streams and reverse more than four decades of how the Clean Water Act has been enforced here and nationally.
“For all practical purposes, Arizona is out of the Clean Water Act,” said Patrick Parenteau, a Vermont Law School professor who since 1975 has either taught courses on the Clean Water Act, administered it for the Environmental Protection Agency, or litigated over the act as a National Wildlife Federation attorney. “Your streams are mostly ephemeral. It’s incredibly serious.”
Ephemeral streams normally carry water only after storms. The decision will remove federal authority not only to issue permits for new developments alongside such streams, but to discharge pollutants into the streams, he said. This will mean more toxic discharges and spills into streams, “unless you can fill the gap with state regulations.”
Parenteau and Craig Johnston, a law professor at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, told the Arizona Daily Star this ruling will be a “disaster” for many streams and wetlands, including the Southwest’s normally dry streams.
But the Pacific Legal Foundation, a nonprofit, property rights group that argued the Sacketts’ case, said it’s up to the states, not the federal government, to insure that rivers and wetlands are adequately protected.
“This decision is a significant victory for private property rights and the separation of powers, and return of the Clean Water Act to how Congress authorized it back in 1972,” said Charles Yates, a foundation attorney who served on a team of attorneys who represented the Sacketts before the Supreme Court.
“What the Supreme Court has done here is recognized the limitation that Congress placed on the agencies’ authority,” Yates said. “The act was passed ostensibly to fight water pollution, but what it has done is create a permitting regime.”
Typically, Congress passes legislation and gives federal agencies discretion to implement and enforce the laws, “but when Congress does that, it has to place a guardrail on the agencies in the executive branch,” he said. “They have no authority to set policy.”
Five law profs agree on AZ impacts
At first glance, the Sackett ruling appears to apply mainly to wetlands, which are rare in Arizona. The ruling dealt with an Idaho case in which a married couple was challenging an EPA decision that they needed a Clean Water Act permit to build a home because it lies on a wetland near a ditch that feeds a creek, which empties into a nearby lake.
Because of the wetland issue, construction of the Sacketts’ project had been delayed since the mid-2000s.
While all nine justices agreed with the Sacketts that their project should not have been covered by the act, a 5-4 majority opinion carried that conclusion a big step farther. Justice Samuel Alito's opinion said that for a wetland to be covered by the Clean Water Act, it had to either abut another federally regulated water body or have a “continuous surface connection” to such a water course or lake.
Alito held that all waters of the U.S. must be “relatively permanent,” a term for which no formal legal definition exists, and that they be connected to a navigable waterway of some sort.
While Alito didn’t mention the kind of streams that dominate Arizona — ephemeral streams that flow only after rains — five law professors contacted by the Star agreed it will end or severely crimp any federal regulation of development along such streams.
Both the Copper World and Vigneto projects include several ephemeral streams within their boundaries.
Some experts also see potential for the ruling to limit federal oversight of development along intermittent streams, which run part of the year and aren’t tied directly to immediate storm activity.
At a U.S. House committee hearing on Thursday, June 22, Assistant Secretary of the Army Michael Connor testified that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the EPA will come up with a new rule governing Clean Water Act regulation and enforcement “expeditiously.” Under extensive questioning by House Republicans, Connor declined to specify how the new rule would treat wetlands or streams.
But he said it will be different from the existing rule, which offers legal protection of both ephemeral and intermittent streams under certain circumstances. There will be “specific aspects” of the current rule that no longer will be valid, given the court ruling, he said.
And until the agencies come up with a revised rule, they will no longer even try to determine if a wetland or a stream targeted for a proposed development is legally worthy of federal regulation, he testified. What are called "approved jurisdictional determinations" will be put on hold for now.
Narrowing of protections
Until now, the federal agencies have largely based decisions on when a stream or wetland is a “water of the U.S.” on another Supreme Court decision in 2006.
In that decision, Rapanos vs. the United States, the court split 4-4-1 over what kinds of waters should be covered by the Clean Water Act. Four justices argued that ephemeral streams and some wetlands deserve no federal protection, while four others concluded most do deserve it.
The ninth justice, Anthony Kennedy, argued for a test of whether a wetland in question had a “significant nexus,” or connection, with a navigable waterway. EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers have used that definition since then to determine if a waterway is regulated under the act.
But in the Sackett decision, all nine justices agreed the Kennedy definition was not valid and shouldn’t be used.
While Alito’s opinion didn’t mention ephemeral streams by name, many experts say it rules out declaring any such streams as “waters of the U.S.”
One reason is that Alito said “waters of the U.S.” must be relatively permanent and ephemeral streams aren’t relatively permanent, Parenteau said. While Alito’s ruling didn’t define the term, Alito and the other four justices who supported him essentially adopted a narrow waters of the U.S. definition laid down in the 2006 ruling by then-Justice Antonin Scalia, he said.
Scalia wrote that “waters of the U.S. doesn’t include channels through which water flows intermittently or ephemerally, or channels that periodically provide drainage for rainfall.”
“Scalia was specific. He didn’t want ephemeral streams to be covered. This (Sackett) opinion doesn’t discuss that issue with any specificity, but (the justices who supported it) do bow at the altar of Justice Scalia,” said Johnston, the Lewis and Clark professor.
An attorney who still holds out hope that ephemeral streams could be covered in some cases is Stu Gillespie, of the environmental law firm Earthjustice. He represents three tribes that have sued to block Hudbay Minerals Inc.’s Rosemont and Copper World projects and four environmental groups that have sued to block the Villages at Vigneto.
“There is a lot of room here to make the case that ephemeral streams on a case-by-case basis are covered by the Clean Water Act,” Gillespie said. “They are relatively permanent, defined features on the landscape. They convey thundering torrents of water in flood events and storm events. That sometimes happens multiple times each year.”
Intermittent streams could fare better under the Sackett ruling, several experts said. That’s in part because Scalia’s opinion in the 2006 Rapanos case contains a footnote that makes it clear the late justice was not wholly opposed to having intermittent streams covered, Gillespie said.
Scalia wrote, “We have no occasion in this litigation to decide exactly when the drying up of a streambed is continuous and frequent enough to disqualify the channel as a ‘water of the United States.’”
But intermittent streams' status is now in doubt because of the Sackett ruling's requirements for streams to be relatively permanent and connected to a navigable waterway to qualify as "waters of the U.S.," Parenteau said.
“That is the first time any opinion has ever used that terminology, and it is sure to be seized on by opponents of Clean Water Act jurisdiction to further narrow whatever intermittent streams are covered,” he said.
Case Western Reserve University law professor Jonathan Adler, who is more conservative and skeptical of regulations than a lot of other environmental law professors, said he believes many intermittent streams won’t carry enough water to establish Clean Water Act jurisdiction, "certainly not over projects for economic development" as opposed to those with polluting discharges.
“If we’re talking about traditional pollution, it depends on how easy or difficult it is for EPA to demonstrate the connection” between an intermittent stream and a navigable waterway, Adler said.
For a development that would discharge clean fill into an intermittent stream, that’s “where this decision will have a pretty significant impact,” he said. "Fill" is dirt put into a stream so it can be built on.
'I would be very sad for the San Pedro'
The Rosemont Mine’s washes were at various times determined by the Army Corps to be covered and then not covered by the Clean Water Act. The most recent decision, in summer 2020, concluded they weren’t covered.
The Copper World project, which includes the entire Rosemont site on the Santa Ritas’ east slope and much more land on the range’s west slope, has never been formally determined to be either covered or not covered by the Clean Water Act. Gillespie has tried to get the Army Corps and the EPA to decide that they were covered, but neither agency had made a decision by the time of the Sackett ruling.
The Army Corps has said since the mid-2000s the Vigneto project is covered under the Clean Water Act. The Corps has issued, suspended, reissued and re-suspended a Clean Water Act permit authorizing Vigneto’s construction. That suspension remains in effect.
Officials of Hudbay, which proposes to build Copper World, and of El Dorado Holdings Inc., which proposes to build Vigneto, didn’t return calls from the Star seeking comment on the court's Sackett ruling.
But if Vigneto isn’t regulated under the Clean Water Act, that could leave it free to dry up the neighboring San Pedro River with its groundwater pumping, environmentalists say.
If that happens, “I would be very sad for the San Pedro — I would be absolutely crushed for the San Pedro,” said former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Arizona field supervisor Steve Spangle. He alleged four years ago, after his retirement, that he was forced by political pressure from federal higher-ups to back off his previously tough stance on the Vigneto project. Top Interior Department officials said they were only following the law in pushing Spangle to change his stance.
“That project is going to use a hell of a lot of water, and I would absolutely assume there will be an impact” on the San Pedro, Spangle said. “They never told us where they would get the water, but the only water available is groundwater.”
In general, if ephemeral streams aren’t covered by the Clean Water Act, “people will build stuff along them that otherwise, they would not have built,” and the most direct impacts on Arizona will be flooding, said David Owen, a law professor at UC College of Law in San Francisco.
“If you’re building something in an ephemeral streambed, even if it doesn’t have water most of the time, it is going to flood, sometimes catastrophically,” Owen said. “This will give developers and builders a free hand to build in dangerous places.”
Water quality in these streams when they do carry water could also suffer, he said. If washes are filled in with sediment or any materials carrying pollutants, that will hurt water quality. Another threat will be the loading of phosphorous, nitrogen and other nutrients into streams from agricultural runoff, he said. The nutrients can generate toxic algae blooms that can make water undrinkable, he said.
But at the same time, Arizona has many tools besides the Clean Water Act to protect public health and the environment, said Caroline Oppleman, an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality spokeswoman. One is the state Surface Water Protection Program, which authorizes ADEQ to protect waters not regulated by the Clean Water Act, she said.
Federal hazardous waste laws, the state’s Aquifer Protection Program and solid waste regulations also can be used to protect water quality in streams left uncovered by the Clean Water Act, Oppleman said.
And while state law generally forbids state environmental rules from being stricter than federal rules, the Legislature has on occasion authorized the agency to adopt stronger regulations than federal laws require, she said. One example is that state law authorized ADEQ to develop a Surface Water Protection Program for streams not covered by the Clean Water Act.
“As ADEQ learns more about how the Sackett case affects (Clean Water Act) regulation, ADEQ will work with state leadership to ensure Arizona’s waters continue to be protected,” Oppleman said
Just because water features are no longer regulated under the Clean Water Act doesn’t mean they won’t be regulated at all, said Yates, of the Pacific Legal Foundation.
“The states have primary authority in regulating land and water use. It’s not a power the federal government possesses,” he said. An objective of the Clean Water Act was to preserve states’ traditional power in land and water use, “and the Supreme Court has brought some discipline to the way the act is implemented,” he said.
But as far as Tucson environmentalist Christina McVie is concerned, Arizona has nothing on the books today to replace the Clean Water Act when it comes to regulating development.
For instance, Oro Valley town officials and the state Land Department have long talked and planned of building a major development in an area called Arroyo Grande, a huge swath of state land along North Oracle Road lying just north of the town’s current boundary.
“Let’s say that development were to go forward. Without Clean Water Act guidance, that could be real problematic,” McVie said. “There are so many tributaries into the Big Wash in that area, that’s a tricky wicket for developing.” With longstanding Clean Water Act regulation now overturned, “it’s incumbent on the state and local governments to pick up the slack,” she said.
Homebuilders say few projects affected
For development overall in Southern Arizona, the Sackett decision will obviously have some meaningful impacts, but “there’s still a long way to go” before they become clear, said David Godlewski, president of the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association.
Almost every project built in Southern Arizona has to at least take Section 404 of the Clean Water Act — which requires federal permits for projects along regulated streams — into consideration, he said.
But while some developers complain about higher costs and significant delays due to Clean Water Act permitting requirements, typically, at most two or three projects a year in this area have enough impact on waterways to require a detailed Clean Water Act permit that assesses their environmental impacts, he said.
The rest can operate under much less strict “nationwide” permits, which don’t require a detailed analysis of individual projects.
While the Sackett ruling clearly eliminates the “significant nexus” test, “there’s also this question: Is it only applicable to wetlands? Or does it apply to ephemeral and intermittent streams?” Godlewski said.
“Our potential take is that it does affect federal jurisdiction of waterways here," he said. "But it is premature. We still have to wait for sure." | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/arizona-streams-regulations-mining-homebuilding-supreme-court-laws/article_6d3abdea-ff11-11ed-baaa-3702564289de.html | 2023-06-24T22:15:59 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/arizona-streams-regulations-mining-homebuilding-supreme-court-laws/article_6d3abdea-ff11-11ed-baaa-3702564289de.html |
TOMBALL, Texas — A disabled veteran who had been beaten, robbed and in danger of losing his VA housing got some great news Friday.
Since March, we've been sharing Roma "Joe" Whitten's story. He's a disabled vet who was scammed out of thousands of dollars by people he says he was trying to help.
According to investigators with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, not only was he scammed, but the three people who moved into his Tomball home were arrested for trashing the home, beating him and stealing his money.
Whitten moved into VA housing after this ordeal, but not too long after, his caretaker found out he wouldn't be able to stay at the VA housing because he didn't meet the requirements for that level of care.
But on Friday, Whitten's caretaker got some good news that he desperately needed. The VA said they found an error in his file dating back to 1993, and they were awarding him $44,000 and raising his disability rating to 70% -- a rating he needed to keep his VA housing.
"What a happy ending, it would not have happened without your news coverage," said Patty Hallas, his caretaker.
Before Whitten received this good news, a nonprofit called "Combined Arms" responded after seeing his story on KHOU 11 News and stepped in to advocate for Whitten.
"I am elated, he is getting what veterans like him deserve to get, us taking care of them, that's what they are supposed to have," said Hallas. "They gave up their lives and their health for us so that we can be free and with the 4th of July coming up, it's going to be amazing."
Whitten's story was made public all thanks Hallas. She called police and Adult Protective Services when she noticed Whitten, who was a long-time customer at her car repair shop, needed help.
The VA said they are continuing to evaluate Whitten's case for even more benefits. Because of the PACT Act President Biden signed last year, he could be eligible for even more compensation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs released the following statement to KHOU 11 News Friday night: “After reviewing Mr. Whitten’s compensation and pension file, we discovered an error was made many years ago. We sincerely regret this mistake and offer our deepest apologies to Mr. Whitten and his family. We have notified Mr. Whitten of his updated VA rating and substantial back pay, to include possible additional VA benefits. We will look further into this incident and take steps to ensure that it does not occur again.” | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/disabled-vet-beaten-awarded-thousands/285-04ec0b95-90be-4454-a785-fc71441e6772 | 2023-06-24T22:16:52 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/disabled-vet-beaten-awarded-thousands/285-04ec0b95-90be-4454-a785-fc71441e6772 |
Law enforcement in Arizona are investigating the suspected homicide of an 18-year-old Gretna man, whose body was found last week in the rubble of a bonfire pit in a remote area near Phoenix.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office called Parker League's death "malicious" and told the Journal Star the case is actively being worked by its homicide unit, according to Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez, a public information officer.
On the morning of June 12, deputies responded to reports of a body being found in Bulldog Canyon, a remote area about 40 miles northeast of Phoenix.
According to local news reports about the gruesome discovery, neighbors say the off-highway vehicle area in a desert area of Tonto National Forest is being overrun with homeless people, drug users and criminals.
The sheriff's office hasn't released any further information about the investigation into League's death. The cause of his death remained pending, according to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's office, and no arrests had been made as of late Thursday morning.
The Tempe Police Department says a family member reported League missing on June 15.
A public information officer told the Journal Star he had been visiting Tempe and staying at a home there, where investigators found his belongings left behind.
League's grandmother, Trish Westphal of Lincoln, said Thursday any words she has aren't suitable for print.
"What kind of evil monster does this," she said.
Westphal said League had just graduated from Gretna High School this spring. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/gretna-teens-death-in-arizona-described-by-investigators-as-malicious/article_57da42a6-1116-11ee-86b8-27093689a5c2.html | 2023-06-24T22:24:02 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/gretna-teens-death-in-arizona-described-by-investigators-as-malicious/article_57da42a6-1116-11ee-86b8-27093689a5c2.html |
Dog attack kills woman, injures man in Sierra Vista
A woman was killed and a man was left in critical condition from a dog attack in Sierra Vista on Friday morning, according to the Sierra Vista Police Department.
Officers responded to the area after reports of a dog attack in the alley between Meadowlark Drive and Calle Del Norte. When officers arrived at the area, they found a dog attacking a man, later identified as Sam Sanches Jr., 53, in the backyard of a house on Calle Del Norte. Officers then killed the dog and provided first aid before emergency medical assistance arrived, according to a police news release.
Sanches was taken to Banner Medical Center where he remained in critical condition from his injuries, according to the news release.
Police also found a woman, later identified as Helene Jackson, 84, who was attacked by a dog in the alley behind the house on Calle Del Norte. Police say another dog returned to the same yard where the first dog attack happened. That dog was also killed by police, according to the news release.
Jackson was brought to the Canyon Vista Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead from her injuries, according to the news release.
Police also said Jackson's dog was found dead in the alley where she was located at the time of the dog attack. They did not specify how her dog was killed, according to the news release.
The three dead dogs were taken in by the Sierra Vista Police Department's Animal Control Office for further investigation, according to the news release.
The investigation was ongoing, and police ask anyone with information about the attacks to contact Detective Thomas P. Ransford at 520-452-7500. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/06/24/dog-attack-kills-woman-injures-man-in-sierra-vista/70353895007/ | 2023-06-24T22:28:12 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/06/24/dog-attack-kills-woman-injures-man-in-sierra-vista/70353895007/ |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two people are dead and two are injured following a Friday afternoon crash in Warren County, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report.
The three-car crash happened just before 5 p.m. Friday when a Chevy Silverado headed north on Highway 69 crossed the center line just north of 128th Avenue.
After crossing the line into the south lanes, the vehicle side swept one truck and hit another head-on.
47-year-old Darrell Davisson, the driver of the truck that crossed over, died from his injuries on the scene. Iowa State Patrol said Davisson was not wearing his seatbelt.
The passenger in the truck that was hit head on, 29-year-old Paige Clark, also died on the scene. She was not wearing her seatbelt.
Two others were injured, with one sustaining serious injuries and another only minorly hurt.
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Phoenix police ask for help in identifying 2 teens connected to May shooting
Phoenix police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two teens believed to be connected to a shooting in May that left a man, a toddler and an infant injured.
According to police, the shooting took place around midnight on May 5 at a bus stop on the southwest corner of 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road in Phoenix.
Security footage released by Phoenix police shows two teens running from the scene of the crime. Police describe the teens as both Hispanic and around 18 years old.
The man was sitting at a bus stop when he has approached by both suspects and shot several times, police said. From the shooting, a stray bullet hit a nearby car that was passing by on Thomas Road.
The bullet struck both an infant and a toddler, police say all three are recovering from their injuries.
Police ask anyone with information about this shooting to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, 480-TESTIGO, or online at silentwitness.com. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/24/phoenix-police-ask-for-help-finding-2-teens-connected-to-may-shooting/70353775007/ | 2023-06-24T22:28:18 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/24/phoenix-police-ask-for-help-finding-2-teens-connected-to-may-shooting/70353775007/ |
Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to multiple small fires due to lightning.
Calls were made at the following locations :
- 1825 Laurie Street
- 1136 Columbo Ave S
- 631 Parkdale
According to Lehigh Acres Fire District, a small brush fire was found at the Parkdale location. There is heavy rain at Columbo Avenue and no fire has been found at this time.
Light smoke was observed at Laurie Street but no fire was located.
To watch the current storm click here.
All locations are clear. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/06/24/lightning-sparks-fires-in-lehigh-acres/ | 2023-06-24T22:33:37 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/06/24/lightning-sparks-fires-in-lehigh-acres/ |
Here's why human rights advocates boycotted this Wendy's near Newark
Several human rights advocates, who say Wendy’s is exploiting U.S farmworkers, gathered Saturday near Newark to urge the fast-food chain to join the Fair Food Program.
The issue is related to Wendy’s refusal to buy tomatoes under the program, which protesters say would pay an additional penny per pound of tomatoes picked to boost workers' wages. The protesters were also there to support countless farmworkers who spend hours picking tomatoes in Mexico, where they face racial discrimination, abuse and sexual harassment.
"McDonald's, Burger King and Subway are paying that extra penny a pound – which protects farmworkers from exploitation,” said the Rev. Dr. Lyle Dykstra, a protester from the Delaware Poor People’s Campaign Coordinating Committee. “Wendy’s has been behaving like this for the past 10 years."
About 20 protesters held signs near the Wendy’s at 30 Chestnut Hill Plaza near Newark and shared similar sentiments. The group included members from the Immigration Justice Committee of the New Castle Presbytery, the Delaware Poor People’s Campaign, the Votamos We Vote Coalition, the Working Family Party and other civil rights organizations.
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“Wendy’s can’t hide for long – when we unite, our voice is strong,” is what Lupe Gonzelo said during the rally. She is a member of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and has worked 12 years in the fields, mainly harvesting tomatoes.
The crowd arrived shortly after 10:30 a.m. Saturday waving signs in support of the Fair Food Program with slogans such as, "Shame on Wendy's," "Provide Better Housing," and "No Child Labor."
In addition to demonstrating, protesters also dropped off a letter to demand that Wendy’s chairman end “modern slavery” and respect the dignity of the farmworkers. As many as eight out of 10 female farmworkers reported sexual harassment in rural America, according to a 2018 study conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union.
“From their resilience, they have declared what they specifically, clearly and cleverly demand for their situation to be more dignified and humane and we are here to tell them: We are on their side and because of their inspiration, we are here to speak truth to power,” said Charito Calvachi-Mateyko, one of the organizers of the protest.
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What is the background behind this protest?
The Fair Food Program, a nationwide boycott launched in 2016 by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, was founded on the mission of ending decades of farmworker poverty and abuse. In recent years, the initiative has gained significant support, from farmers, retail companies and political organizations.
As of Saturday, a petition in support of Wendy's nationwide boycott reached more than 120,000 signatures, according to Change.org. To learn more about this program, visit fairfoodprogram.org.
Contact reporter Cameron Goodnight at cgoodnight@delawareonline.com, or by calling or texting 302-324-2208. Follow him on Twitter at @CamGoodnight and support the Facebook group Delaware Voices Uplifted. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/24/farmworkers-protest-wendys-newark-delaware-fair-food-program/70351790007/ | 2023-06-24T22:58:36 | 1 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/24/farmworkers-protest-wendys-newark-delaware-fair-food-program/70351790007/ |
GRIFFITH — After a massive sewage rate hike from Hammond, the Griffith Town Council has approved a major boost in the bills of Griffith consumers.
The approval came after a public hearing on Tuesday that yielded no questions or comments from the floor.
The city handles the sewage from Griffith and several other local communities.
The total annual billing from Hammond in 2021 was $798,941, said Brooke Chaille, senior accountant for the Reedy Financial Group.
But after the recent billing increase, the annual bill will be around $1.9 million, she noted.
"The increase from 2021 to 2023 in Hammond billings is projected to be 140% higher," added Council President Rick Ryfa, R-3rd. "It's a $1.2 million increase in our billings from Hammond."
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This translates into a 94.48% rate increase to Griffith customers, he said.
The hike will be done in two stages, beginning with the August billings, which actually covers the July usage, Ryfa said.
After the rate hike is fully implemented, the average residential bill for 4,000 gallons will be $41.33, Chaille said.
Ryfa noted the town has absorbed previous sewage hikes until this latest one.
He also said Griffith sewage bills can fluctuate based on rainfall and its subsequent infiltration into the sewage lines.
Over the past few years, the amount of infiltration has greatly decreased after the town took measures to reduce it as much as possible, Ryfa said.
Ryfa said the town has done everything possible to keep the consumer rate hike as low as possible.
"Highland, Griffith, and other users of the Hammond Sanitary District, all received similar rate increases. And unfortunately, we all had to pass these increases on to our citizens." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/griffith-approves-large-sewer-rate-hike/article_419628f2-1111-11ee-aa2c-bbf2e3d4704e.html | 2023-06-24T23:09:11 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/griffith-approves-large-sewer-rate-hike/article_419628f2-1111-11ee-aa2c-bbf2e3d4704e.html |
WHITING — The last lap has been swum at the Whiting Family YMCA.
The pool that has been part of the building formerly known as the Whiting Community Center since it was constructed in 1923, has been permanently closed.
The city owns the building, but the YMCA has operated the facility since the city began leasing it in 2015.
Mayor Steve Spebar said the estimate to replace the pool and install proper infrastructure is over $1 million.
At a recent meeting of the City Council, a resident asked if the city had sought any grants or considered fundraising opportunities to help with the cost.
Spebar said he believes fundraising would be difficult for the amount needed and obtaining a grant would not be easy since it would involve asking a government agency to provide money for a membership only club.
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Spebar said "it wasn't a snap decision" to shut down the pool and that the city had met with the YMCA a number of times regarding the matter.
"It barely passed state inspection last time," Spebar said. "Financially, it's not feasible for the city or the Y to go forward with it."
Spebar said the possibility of offering swimming lessons in Lake Michigan using the city's lifeguards has been discussed as a way to still teach children water safety with no pool available to do so. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/last-lap-swum-at-whiting-pool/article_1ff83370-1215-11ee-b318-13e7bf04b3e9.html | 2023-06-24T23:09:18 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/last-lap-swum-at-whiting-pool/article_1ff83370-1215-11ee-b318-13e7bf04b3e9.html |
In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that ended nearly a half-century of a nationwide right to abortion, states have enacted contrasting policies on the issue.
The Dobbs decision overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that protected the right to an abortion until fetal viability, which is generally considered to be around 23 or 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Lawmakers, governors, courts and voters are all shaping policies — and more changes are in the pipeline.
A state-by-state breakdown of where things stand:
STATES WHERE ABORTION IS BANNED THROUGHOUT PREGNANCY
ALABAMA
- Law adopted in 2019 took effect after Dobbs.
- Exception: Woman’s life or health.
ARKANSAS
- Law adopted in 2019 took effect after Dobbs.
- Exceptions: Woman’s life.
IDAHO
- Law adopted in 2020 took effect after Dobbs.
- Exceptions: Rape, incest and life of the woman. A judge has blocked enforcement in cases of medical emergencies.
- The state also has a law making it a felony to transport a minor for the purpose of obtaining an abortion without parental consent.
KENTUCKY
- Law adopted in 2019 took effect after Dobbs.
- Exceptions: Health or life of the woman.
- Kentucky voters in 2022 defeated a ballot question for an amendment that would have declared there to be no right to abortion in the state constitution.
LOUISIANA
- Law adopted in 2006 took effect after Dobbs.
- Exceptions: Life or heath of the woman.
MISSISSIPPI
- Law adopted in 2007 took effect after Dobbs.
- Exceptions: Rape and the life of the woman.
MISSOURI
- Law adopted in 2019 took effect after Dobbs.
- Exceptions: Life or heath of the woman.
NORTH DAKOTA
- A new law was adopted in 2023, replacing one that was blocked by a court.
- Exceptions: Rape, incest and health or life of the woman.
OKLAHOMA
- Law adopted in 2022 took effect after Dobbs.
- Exceptions: Life of the woman.
SOUTH DAKOTA
- Law adopted in 2005 took effect after Dobbs.
- Exceptions: Life of the woman.
TENNESSEE
- Law adopted in 2020 took effect after Dobbs.
- Exceptions: Health or life of the woman.
TEXAS
- Law adopted in 2021 took effect after Dobbs.
- Exceptions: Health or life of the woman.
WEST VIRGINIA
- Ban adopted in 2022 after the Dobbs ruling.
- Exceptions: Rape, incest and health or life of the woman.
WISCONSIN
- Ban is from an 1849 law. There’s litigation over whether it should be in effect.
- Exceptions: Woman’s life.
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STATES WHERE ABORTION IS BANNED AFTER 6 TO 15 WEEKS OF PREGNANCY
ARIZONA
- A ban on abortion after 15 weeks’ gestation was adopted in 2022 and took effect after the Dobbs ruling.
- Exceptions: Health or life of the woman.
- A state court has ruled that a ban on abortion at all stages of pregnancy does not apply to doctors; there’s a legal dispute about whether it is in effect for “helpers.”
GEORGIA
- Law adopted in 2019 bans abortion once cardiac activity can be detected, generally around six weeks into pregnancy — and before women often know they’re pregnant.
- Exceptions: Rape, incest and health or life of the woman.
NEBRASKA
- Law adopted in 2023 bans abortion at 12 weeks’ gestational age.
- Exceptions: Rape, incest and life of the woman.
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STATES WHERE BANS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BUT ARE NOT YET IN EFFECT
FLORIDA
- A ban on abortion after 15 weeks’ gestation was adopted in 2022 and took effect after the Dobbs ruling.
- Exceptions: Health or life of the woman.
- If a court finds the current ban to comply with the state constitution, it is to be replaced with a more stringent one adopted in 2023 that would ban abortion after six weeks and add exceptions for cases of rape and incest.
NORTH CAROLINA
- A ban on abortions after 20 weeks is in place until July 1, when a ban after 12 weeks, with exceptions for the health and life of the woman, rape and incest takes effect.
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STATES WHERE BANS OR RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD BY COURTS
INDIANA
- A ban on abortion after 22 weeks’ gestation is in place.
- A law to ban abortion at any point in pregnancy was adopted in 2022 after Dobbs, but the Indiana Supreme Court put it on hold.
MONTANA
- Abortion is banned after viability. A Montana judge has put on hold enforcement of a ban on abortions after 20 weeks and one on the most commonly used procedure in the second trimester, dilation and evacuation, after 15 weeks.
OHIO
- A ban on abortions after 22 weeks is in place. A county judge put on hold a ban on abortion after cardiac activity can be detected. The state Supreme Court is reviewing that decision.
- Abortion-rights groups are pursuing a measure for the November ballot that would enshrine in the state constitution a right to make one’s own decisions about a variety of reproductive care issues.
SOUTH CAROLINA
- A ban on abortions after 20 weeks is in place. A judge has put on hold enforcement of a ban after cardiac activity can be detected.
UTAH
- A ban on abortions after 18 weeks is in place. A state court has put on hold enforcement of a ban on abortions at all stages of pregnancy. A ban on abortion clinics is also on hold.
WYOMING
- Abortion is banned after viability. Courts have put on hold enforcement of two different bans at all stages of pregnancy, and blocked a specific ban on abortion pills while a lawsuit proceeds.
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STATES THAT HAVE MOVED TO PROTECT ABORTION ACCESS
CALIFORNIA
- Abortion is banned after viability.
- Since last year, the state has adopted an executive order, laws and a state constitutional amendment to protect abortion access.
COLORADO
- Abortion is not banned at any point in pregnancy.
- An executive order and laws to protect access to abortion and one to bar “deceptive practices” by anti-abortion centers have been adopted since last year.
CONNECTICUT
- Abortion is banned after viability. An executive order signed last year protects access to abortion.
DELAWARE
- Abortion is banned after viability. A law has been adopted since last year to protect access.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
- Abortion is not banned at any point in pregnancy. A law has been adopted since last year to protect access.
HAWAII
- Abortion is banned after viability. An executive order and law have been adopted since last year to protect access.
ILLINOIS
- Abortion is banned after viability. A law has been adopted since last year protecting access.
MAINE
- Abortion is banned after viability. An executive order has been signed since last year protecting access.
MARYLAND
- Abortion is banned after viability. A law has been adopted since last year protecting access.
MASSACHUSETTS
- Abortion is banned after 24 weeks. A law has been adopted since last year protecting access.
MICHIGAN
- Abortion is banned after viability. A constitutional amendment was adopted in 2022 to protect abortion access.
MINNESOTA
- Abortion is banned after viability. An executive order and law have been adopted since last year to protect access.
NEVADA
- Abortion is banned after 24 weeks. An executive order and law have been adopted since last year to protect access.
NEW JERSEY
- Abortion is not banned at any point in pregnancy. A law has been adopted since last year protecting access.
NEW MEXICO
- Abortion is not banned at any point in pregnancy. An executive order and law have been adopted since last year to protect access.
NEW YORK
- Abortion is banned after viability. Laws have been adopted since last year to protect access.
PENNSYLVANIA
- Abortion is banned after 24 weeks. An executive order has been signed since last year protecting access.
RHODE ISLAND
- Abortion is banned after viability. An executive order has been signed since last year protecting access. A 2023 law expands coverage for abortion for state workers and Medicaid enrollees.
VERMONT
- Abortion is not banned at any point in pregnancy. A constitutional amendment and law protecting access have been enacted since last year.
WASHINGTON
- Abortion is banned after viability. An executive order and law have been adopted since last year to protect access.
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STATES WHERE KEY ABORTION POLICIES ARE UNCHANGED SINCE DOBBS
ALASKA
- Abortion is not banned at any point in pregnancy.
IOWA
- A ban on abortion after 22 weeks’ gestation is in place.
KANSAS
- A ban on abortion after 22 weeks’ gestation is in place.
- Voters in 2022 defeated a ballot question that would have found no right to abortion in the state constitution.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
- Abortion is banned after 24 weeks.
OREGON
- Abortion is not banned at any point in pregnancy.
VIRGINIA
- Abortion is banned after the second trimester, around 26 weeks. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/where-abortion-laws-stand-in-west-virginia-ohio-kentucky-a-year-after-the-supreme-court-overturned-roe/ | 2023-06-24T23:09:35 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/where-abortion-laws-stand-in-west-virginia-ohio-kentucky-a-year-after-the-supreme-court-overturned-roe/ |
BROOKINGS, S.D. — More than 3,000 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2023 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean's list.
To earn dean's list distinctions in SDSU's colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Overall, 3,043 students from 37 states and 20 foreign nations are on the list. More than 1,300 students received a 4.0 GPA, and those are indicated with an asterisk.
The list includes the following Northeast Iowa students:
Emma Bachelder of Decorah Carl Barkema of Alexander MacKenzie Christopher* of Hudson Zachary Crain of Ackley Emma Hansel of Waverly Justin Heyer* of Charles City Dallas Horne of Tama Micah Hunter* of Riceville Daniel Kimball of Buckingham Caroline Reyner of Independence Bailey Roybal* of Waverly Taylor Stahl* of Grundy Center John Steffen* of Waverly Jacob Stokes* of Rockford
MLB teams celebrate LGBTQ+ community with ballpark Pride Nights
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Thaddeus Ward prepares to throw during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Alex Brandon
A rainbow adorned Boston Red Sox logo is displayed on the center field video board as Colorado Rockies players warm up on Pride Night prior to a baseball game at Fenway Park, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles Krupa
A image of Harvey Milk is displayed on the video board during San Francisco Giants' Pride Day as Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks, bottom, warms up during the third inning of a baseball game against the Giants in San Francisco, Saturday, June 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Jeff Chiu
Guests, who bought tickets for Pride Night, pose with mascots Wally, right, and Tessie, left, on the roof top deck prior to a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles Krupa
Members of the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus perform the national anthem at Pride Night before a baseball game between the Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Charles Rex Arbogast
Tara Bush, a bartender at Club Q during a massacre in the gay club in November 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colo., throws out the ceremonial first pitch during a Pride Night at a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies Friday, June 9, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
David Zalubowski
Jaymee Conway, of Greenfield, Mass. poses with her rainbow "Boston" cap on the roof top deck prior to a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles Krupa
Nadine Bridges, executive director for One Colorado, wears a cap before being introduced during Pride Night before a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies Friday, June 9, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
David Zalubowski
Tampa Bay Rays' Yonny Chirinos loosens up in the outfield in front of a sign Rays to honor the team's Pride Day before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Saturday, June 10, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Steve Nesius
Guests who bought tickets for Pride Night gather on the roof top deck prior to a baseball game, between the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies, at Fenway Park, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles Krupa
San Francisco Drag Laureate D'Arcy Drollinger gestures before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch as part of the San Francisco Giants' Pride Day before a baseball game between the Giants and the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, Saturday, June 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Jeff Chiu
People hold a pride themed Toronto Blue Jays flag to celebrate Pride Weekend before the Blue Jays play the Minnesota Twins in baseball game in Toronto on Friday, June 9, 2023. (Mark Blinch
Mark Blinch
Fans receive San Francisco Giants Pride Jerseys as part of the team's Pride Day promotional giveaway as they enter Oracle Park before a baseball game between the Giants and the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, Saturday, June 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Jeff Chiu
Kit Welch, left, kisses David Martin after they threw out ceremonial first pitches at Pride Night before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Charles Rex Arbogast
Gamechangers A. Nzere Kwabena, executive director, LGBT Detroit, from left, Rachel Crandall-Crocker, co-founder and executive director Transgender Michigan; Darin Deweese, artistic director PRISM Gay Men and Allies Chorus of Metro Detroit and Andrea Norton, community engagement and partnership coordinator, Saginaw VA Medical Center are recognized on Pride Night before before a Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves baseball game, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Paul Sancya
Tara Bush, a bartender at Club Q during a massacre at the gay club in November 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colo., wears a button in support of the club before she throws out the ceremonial first pitch during Pride Night at a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies Friday, June 9, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
David Zalubowski
A group celebrating San Francisco Giants' Pride Day walks on the field before a baseball game between the Giants and the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, Saturday, June 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Jeff Chiu
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jalen Beeks warms up near a "Baseball is for Everyone" banner on the right field wall before a game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Almost 80 years after Jackie Robinson broke the majors’ color barrier in a landmark moment for the American civil rights movement, the dueling expressions of LGBTQ+ support and seeming rejection recalled the question of when the big leagues might welcome their first active openly gay player. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Chris O'Meara
A rainbow adorned Boston Red Sox logo is displayed on the center field video board on Pride Night prior to a baseball game at Fenway Park, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Boston. Almost 80 years after Jackie Robinson broke the majors’ color barrier in a landmark moment for the American civil rights movement, the dueling expressions of LGBTQ+ support and seeming rejection recalled the question of when the big leagues might welcome their first active openly gay player. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles Krupa
A image for the Pride Parade is displayed on the video board during San Francisco Giants' Pride Day as Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks, bottom, warms up during the third inning of a baseball game between the Giants and the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, Saturday, June 10, 2023. Almost 80 years after Jackie Robinson broke the majors’ color barrier in a landmark moment for the American civil rights movement, the dueling expressions of LGBTQ+ support and seeming rejection recalled the question of when the big leagues might welcome their first active openly gay player. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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A rainbow colored logo is shown on a San Francisco Giants hat during the team's Pride Day in a baseball game between the Giants and the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, Saturday, June 10, 2023. Almost 80 years after Jackie Robinson broke the majors’ color barrier in a landmark moment for the American civil rights movement, the dueling expressions of LGBTQ+ support and seeming rejection recalled the question of when the big leagues might welcome their first active openly gay player. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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ALLISON — One man lost his life in a Butler County crash Friday, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Paul Yerkes, 64, of Greene, was driving a 2001 Ford van westbound on Iowa Highway 3 west of Allison at 3:12 p.m. when his vehicle entered the eastbound lane and struck a semi-truck near Newell Avenue.
He died at the scene. The driver of the semi, Timothy Grittmann, 41, of Allison, was transported to Waverly Health Center for injuries.
The crash remains under investigation. Agencies assisting on scene were the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, Alison Fire & EMS, and Waverly Health Center EMS.
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Children cover up from the rain on a parade float during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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A woman shields herself from the rain on a parade float during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The Cedar Falls Dance Team performs during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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Spectators grab their umbrellas as rain begins to fall during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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Children cheer during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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People watch as the Cedar Falls High School class of 1978 float rolls down the street during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The Iowa Irish Fest float during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The Waterloo Trampoline & Tumbling Center float during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The 2nd Marine Aircraft Band performs during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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A large American flag is carried during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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Cedar Falls Mayor Rob Green waves to the crowd during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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NASA astronaut Raja Chari and his wife, Holly, wave to the crowd during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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NASA astronaut Raja Chari watches from the crowd during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The Cedar Falls women's rugby team waves to the crowd during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The Cedar Falls Municipal Band performs during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The Cedar Falls Lions Club “Bicycle Built for 10” during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The Cedar Falls High School class of 1968 rolls down the street during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The University of Northern Iowa Horizons Band Performs during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The Holiday Hoopla float during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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Kids wave as they walk in the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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Kids wave from a parade float during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The Union Missionary Baptist Church Crusaders march in the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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Classic John Deere tractors are driven down the street during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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A Cedar Falls Pickleball Club member hits a ball during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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Team Ninja U members wave during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The Grout Museum float during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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Ominous clouds hang over the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade route in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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Captain America gives high fives during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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University of Northern Iowa cheerleaders wave during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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University of Northern Iowa's TC and TK wave during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The Cedar Falls High School class of 1993 float during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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The Cedar Falls Public Library float during the 2023 Sturgis Falls parade in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Arkansas' first cidery, Black Apple, took home two awards in the Sixth Annual Cider Craft Awards last month, according to its website.
Black Apple Hard Cider was among 400 ciders in the world that were "sampled blind" by expert judges.
Black Apple won in two categories. In the "Botanical" category, the Black Apple Hibiscus Cider flavor won "Platinum". In the "Modern-Dry," category, Black Apple won the "judges' picks".
Black Apple is Arkansas' first cidery and opened in 2015 on East Emma Avenue in Springdale.
Black Apple says they stay local as much as possible. "Ingredients matter. That’s why we source as much as we can from as close as we can. Arkansas peaches. Ozark apples. Farm-fresh blackberries."
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PITTSBURGH — One of Pittsburgh’s most decorated athletes was celebrated in the Hill District on Saturday.
A Street sign was unveiled in honor of Sam Clancy. The sign is at the corner of Bedford Avenue and Roberts Street.
Clancy’s college basketball career earned him selection to the Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame. He went on to play ten seasons in the NFL. Clancy finished out his athletic career playing for the Maulers in the USFL.
“When your community honors you, especially with a street sign, they name the street after you. There’s nothing more special than that. I would cherish this over any award I won my whole life. There’s nothing better than this one right here,” said Clancy.
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SUNDAY: We start out hot and dry Sunday. Temperatures reach the low to mid 90s by early afternoon, but a cluster of storms develops to our north and dives south across Central Alabama in the afternoon, with additional storm development likely into the evening hours.
With the amount of unstable air that will be in place, storms will be capable of damaging winds and hail. Storms are expected to move at a relatively brisk pace, so widespread flooding isn’t likely, but some minor flooding can’t be ruled out in typical problem spots across the area through Sunday evening.
MONDAY: We start the day out dry, with the chance for a few scattered showers and storms to develop in the heat of the afternoon, primarily along and southeast of I-20. Highs in the low 90s, with a heat index climbing near 95°.
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TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY: Rain chances dwindle to 10% or less through mid-week, and the heat begins to build. Highs reach the low to mid 90s both Tuesday and Wednesday. For now, the air looks to be dry enough to keep us from excessive heat indices, but the heat index could flirt with triple digits on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
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ATLANTIC CITY — The city doesn't have any gay bars, but that doesn't mean there aren't any safe places for the LGBTQ community.
As a different way to celebrate (and round off) Pride Month, the Atlantic City Arts Foundation, along with Heart and Bone Studio, hosted a Tie Dye Workshop and Social Mixer at Stockton University's Arts Garage on Saturday.
The event was a fun, sober way for people in the LGBTQ+ community to create, collaborate, socialize and network together, said Miko Beach. He is an artist and owner of the studio. He identifies as a Puerto Rican queer trans man.
"I think it’s important to have alternative events that make space for people that don’t want to drink," Beach said "Creating art can be therapeutic for people in recovery. But also for people that just want to try something different."
The event was hosted in the LGBTQ+ safe space Beach has had in the Arts Garage since February.
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Beach wanted to create a workshop event that wasn't centered around alcohol so that people, like himself, who don't go out to drink often, and families could enjoy the camaraderie of the community, sober.
"Everyone's always saying there's nothing going on in Atlantic City, but there is," said Tanya Fields, who bought her daughter, Natalya, 6, and son, Christian, 11, to the workshop. "It's free, it's fun and it's available to everyone. People need to know that there's events in Atlantic City that are open and accessible."
Throughout the day, small batches of kids, residents and visitors browsing the Arts Garage found their way to Beach's tie dye table. Beach showed people different dyes and dying techniques, and helped out anyone who needed a hand with the white shirts he provided.
While tye-dying, people laughed, asked questions and got to know the people around them.
As the owner of Atlantic City's only African American comic book production company, Redonkulous Entertainment, Fields said not only did Atlantic City need LGBTQ events but more arts, music and other events that encompass diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone can enjoy, including families.
"People wouldn't have to go to Philly or New York for it," Fields added. "It would also help the community in the city as well, especially by inspiring kids. It's extremely important because I didn't have stuff like this when I was growing up 40 years ago. It was all casino stuff and nothing else to do. So it's important that people know events like the tie die party are available."
She said the AC Arts Foundation and Stockton's Arts Garage do a good job providing those sorts of events and that Beach's Bones and Heart Studio gives people another outlet other than being "out in the streets."
Beach's safe space is a place where the community can be "unapologetically themselves" in a world that doesn't always make space for them, he added.
Judah Dorrington, the city's LGBTQIA+ liaison, said more such events and spaces are needed. Dorrington said the city was working to create more safe places that don't focus on alcohol and partying.
The city has hosted numerous events the past few years at the Carnegie Library on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
"It's a safe space, a non-alcohol and drug space, and people really liked it," Dorrington said.
Each week, the city holds Empowerment Thursdays that feature a different LGBTQ topic, ranging from entrepreneurship to public safety and law enforcement, and other events.
All the events make resources and information available to the community, and they have been hosted in partnership with other organizations as well.
Some of those include the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office for its Coalition for a Safe Community and the Cape May County's Safe Spaces Program in which businesses put LGBTQ+ stickers in the shape of police badges on their storefronts to signify it as a safe place.
Other organizations the city has partnered with include the NAACP's Atlantic City branch LGBTQ+ Silver Linings Program, the state's Division of Criminal Justice, the South Jersey AIDS Alliance and Atlantic City Pride.
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TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Two motorcyclists have died following a crash Friday night, the Titusville Police Department said.
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Officials said they arrived at the scene around 11:30 p.m. on Tico Road, responding to motorcycle and tractor-truck crash injuries.
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BANGOR -- Bangor held it's annual pride parade Saturday, followed by a festival downtown with live music.
"It makes it feel really comfortable to come down, to know that you're welcome in the area," said Brewer resident Jazmine Woodruff.
Hundreds of people gathered along Bangor's streets and sidewalks to celebrate Pride month.
"Seeing all these people with so many different identities just being themselves, it makes me really happy," said Ash, parade participant.
Vendors took to some of the city's parks to sell Pride-themed merchandise.
"It's really nice to see so many people coming together, everybody being friendly. It's really sweet, I love it here," said Dexter resident Katelyn Perry.
Some of those who joined the event shared their thoughts on what the parade meant to them.
"You feel involved and you feel welcomed, because you know everybody else is feeling the same way you feel on a daily basis," said Brianna, parade participant. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/bangor-holds-pride-parade-and-festival/article_4cd3b08c-12d7-11ee-b63e-37b3b85080fd.html | 2023-06-24T23:41:51 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/bangor-holds-pride-parade-and-festival/article_4cd3b08c-12d7-11ee-b63e-37b3b85080fd.html |
DOVER-FOXCROFT -- The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returned to Dover-Foxcroft Saturday for it's 14th year.
The event brings together whoopie pie makers from across the state to share a variety of whoopie pies and other baked goods.
"We just tried some of the whoopie pies over there -- chocolate raspberry," said Veazie resident Christie York.
The one-day festival also offered numerous food trucks, vendors, and entertainment options -- from bouncy castles to pony rides.
"This is the first time I've been to the Dover Whoopie Pie Festival and it's amazing," said Hartland resident Richard Cray.
Festival-goers shared their thoughts on the celebration.
"I'm curious to see exactly how many flavors I can find," said New Limerick resident Kylee Godfrin.
Organizers estimate that 7,000 people came out to participate.
"It's great to see all these people here that want to see what the community has to offer," said York.
In addition to featuring the latest whoopie pie varieties, organizers say the festival helps to support the town's art community -- raising an estimated $12,000 last year for the town's theater.
"It's the largest annual fundraiser for the Centre Theatre, and it supports our mission to make arts education and entertainment available to our rural communities," said Patrick Myers, event organizer. "Every entrance fee paid helps put a kid through our summer drama camp, helps our after-school programs, helps put on live theatre."
Whoopie pie makers say the festival helps to support their businesses and attract new customers.
"I've made around 450, I believe, and about 1,300 samples -- apart from the actual whoopie pies. I got here at 1:30 a.m. this morning," said Iris Oskarsdottir-Vail, baker at Vail's Custom Cakes. "Anything that brings people into town helps small business. It's not easy running a small business in a small town."
To learn more about the festival and prepare for next year, visit mainewhoopiepiefestival.com.
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Angela Martz wasn’t the only person to get back in line for more food Saturday afternoon at the annual Fort Wayne Greek Festival at Headwaters Park.
“I got the spanakopita, because I love spanakopita,” the Ligonier resident said.
For many, the menu featured at the annual four-day festival is the main attraction, but guests were also treated to live entertainment in the form of Greek music and dance.
Prepared by a small army of volunteers, the festival menu features sweet and savory Greek favorites. A large portion of the volunteers come from the congregation at Fort Wayne’s Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
The festival is the church’s largest fundraiser, festival chair Frank Makridakis said. The money raised supports the church’s philanthropic work and missions, as well as operating costs.
“Without that, we’d really struggle, so we thank Fort Wayne for everything (the community does) to help us out,” he said.
The celebration is in its 43rd year, Makridakis said. This is his eighth year as festival chair. He describes the effort as “a labor of love.” The work was evident Saturday, as dozens of volunteers hustled to-and-fro, cooking, serving and carrying supplies.
Feeding the guests who attend every year is no small feat, Makridakis said, adding that putting on the festival wouldn’t be possible without the nearly 150 volunteers who make it a reality. To accommodate thousands of hungry guests, many of the volunteers start making pita bread and baklava in March, then freeze them until the festival.
It’s hard to put a number on just how much food the festival serves, Makridakis said, but in 2022 the festival went through about 2,600 pounds of gyro meat – about 65 40-pound cones.
This year, Makridakis said, the festival ordered about 700 pounds of lamb shanks, in addition to hundreds of pounds of rice, potatoes, bread crumbs, nuts and other ingredients.
Martz said she was looking for something to do on Saturday, and found the Greek Festival online. She persuaded Elkhart residents Abe and Michelle Slabach to come with. They were glad they did.
“I’d never heard of it,” Michelle Slabach said, adding that she greatly enjoyed herself Saturday.
In addition to Martz’ spanakopita – a savory and flaky Greek spinach pie – Abe ordered the Moussaka, a traditional Greek casserole made with eggplant and beef, while Michelle decided to take home a serving of Greek lasagna called pastichio.
Makridakis said it’s validating watching thousands of guests enjoy the food prepared lovingly by so many volunteers. In his opinion, this year's lamb shank dinner is “probably the best I’ve ever had.”
Eight-year-old Samantha Pliastos was one of Saturday’s volunteers. She would perform with her dance group later in the afternoon but in the meantime helped assemble gyros. Pliastos said she knows Greek Fest takes a lot of work to pull off and wanted to help out.
But for those who stopped by Saturday, or those who might stop by on Sunday, she just had one thing to say: “I hope they have some fun.”
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Deb Kraft has probably driven over the Carol Lombard Memorial Bridge hundreds of times. But the Fort Wayne native didn't know she was traveling across a span honoring Hollywood royalty.
"I never knew it," gushed the 66-year-old bicyclist. "I've lived here all my life. It just goes to show you."
The Carol Lombard Memorial Bridge along Main Street pays homage to the Summit City native and one of Tinsel Town's famed actresses from the Golden Age of film.
"I guess I just never paid attention," Kraft said.
That's OK. Discovering such finds was the whole point of a scavenger hunt during the 3Rivers Federal Credit Union's eighth annual Pedal, Paddle, Play event at Promenade Park on Saturday.
Participants were tasked with learning about the city's bridges by answering questions inside "passports." They received tickets for each correct response. The stubs were dropped into a drawing for prizes at the end of the event.
More than anything, though, the hunt aimed to educate residents about the city's overpasses, said Kyle Quandt, board president of Northeast Indiana Water Trails, which organized the search that cost $25 to $55 to register.
"We wanted to get people out on the water and trails to discover what the area has to offer," she said, adding registration proceeds will benefit local outdoor efforts. "There are a lot of things we might take for granted. This year, we picked bridges."
Raffle winners picked from several gift packages including local restaurant coupons, TinCaps tickets, a Vera Bradley tote bag and the grand prize – a kayak.
"Of course, everybody wants that," Quandt said.
Saturday kicked off the summer and Fort Wayne had lots happening: the Allen County Fair, Greek Fest, Ripple: A Middle Waves Hype Event, the Covington Art Fair and the opening of the Beyond Van Gogh exhibit.
"Visit Fort Wayne told us this is probably the busiest weekend of the summer," Quandt said.
No matter. Promenade Park still drew its share of fans Saturday.
Sue Lang and her daughter were among the people basking in mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s. The pair weren't scavenger hunting, but just visiting family and trying not to look too much like novice kayakers.
"We are outdoors people, so we will be getting into the water," said Lang, 57, a massage therapist from Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. "We haven't kayaked much, but we're looking forward to the day."
Retiree Mark Spears, 66, biked along the Lawton Park trail with nine of his friends.
"We're not looking for anything in particular, just riding," he said. joking about not riding in the scavenger hunt. "We get together every weekend."
That, too, is OK, Quandt said.
"We just try to encourage people to get out," she said. "It's a great day whatever you do." | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/outdoor-lovers-pedal-paddle-and-play/article_72788556-12a5-11ee-9536-b79de247eda9.html | 2023-06-24T23:42:36 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/outdoor-lovers-pedal-paddle-and-play/article_72788556-12a5-11ee-9536-b79de247eda9.html |
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