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A hot summer of limbo is stretching out in front of Arizona legislators.
They've only been in session a couple of days in the last month, and they aren't scheduled to convene again until July 31.
A few meetings are happening, but the lawmaking appears to be over. It's just the formal session that won't end, thanks to the state Senate's Republican leadership.
That sounds bad, and it is annoying, but even a session characterized by vetoes and malaise has its political benefits, and its financial ones.
Despite a tiny margin in both houses, Republicans have managed to pass a slew of bills that would tackle the state's biggest issues, such as discrimination against "a firearm entity or a firearm trade association." Yes, I kid: That bill would have forced any company doing business with the state to certify that it isn't boycotting or discriminating against the NRA or Smith & Wesson.
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Passing the bill undoubtedly pleased the GOP's supporters in the gun industry. They're worried that anti-gun bank policies could make it hard for the firearms industry to do business if the banks stop dealing with them.
In passing the bill, the GOP legislators also gave Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs an opportunity to please her supporters.
“This bill is unnecessary and, if enacted, could result in banks leaving Arizona’s market," she wrote in her veto letter. "This would limit competition and increase costs for local governments, costs which ultimately fall on taxpayers.”
Multiply this two-step move by more than 100 times: The GOP passes a bill that they know will be vetoed, reaping the political benefit from their supporters, and the governor vetoes the bill, reaping the political benefit from her side.
Nothing much gets done, but each side can say they've done something.
Now, the Legislature passed a state budget in May, and the governor signed it — usually the sign of the end of the session. But instead they continued this dance deep into June. On the 16th, Hobbs vetoed four bills attempting to restrict drag shows.
Legislators such as Rep. David Cook, a Republican from the Globe area, have been disappointed that some of their earnest work on real issues went unrewarded. He noted that his bill to support rural hospitals died for no good reason he could see, but said he's pressing on.
"I just keep working, doing my job and whatever day they gavel in, they gavel in," Cook said.
The way this session has dragged on has annoyed many legislators, including freshman Democratic Rep. Nancy Burke Gutierrez, of Tucson. Her day job is as a yoga teacher at Tucson High.
"I’m getting ready to go back to school July 31," she said, noting the scheduled date to reconvene. "Many of us have other jobs we have to do."
"It’s been frustrating to be kept on hold for so long. I’m not sure why we have not sine die’d," she said, referring to the Latin phrase, sine die, for the end of the session. "It feels wasteful, for time and money."
Ah yes, money.
While it is a drag to be nominally in session, it at least pays. Legislators make a small salary of $24,000 per year for their service, but they also make a per-diem when they are in session, which may help pay for rent on apartments or hotel rooms. The extended session extends the per-diem, although most legislators are presumably home or on vacation somewhere.
The amount of per-day pay depends on where the individual legislator lives — in or out of Maricopa County — and the stage of the session — before 120 days or after. You get more if you live outside Maricopa County and if it's before the 120st day of the session — ideally, a built-in incentive not to prolong things.
Alas, it hasn't worked out that way. So now, the outstate legislators, who were collecting a $238 per diem earlier in the session, are collecting $119 per day as they wait to return. The Maricopa County legislators, who were collecting $35 per day, now get $10.
Nobody is getting rich off of this, but the $5,593 collected by non-Maricopa legislators during the current, 47-day lull eases the pain of the perpetual session. Members of the House have been told they can opt out of this payment, but if they do, they will not get paid a per-diem during next year's session either. None have taken the option.
On the Senate side, the interpretation of the law has been different: Members may stop getting the per-diem now and resume later. Only three senators, all from Maricopa County, have opted out: Sine Kerr, John Kavanagh and Warren Petersen.
It is Senate President Petersen and others in that chamber who have chosen to keep the session limping along. The stated reasons are to consider Hobbs' nominees to run state departments, and possibly to work out a compromise on a transportation measure, known as Prop. 400, for Maricopa County.
The unstated reason is that it gives Republicans a measure of leverage over Hobbs if she does something they don't like. Once they close the session, she would have to call a special session to bring them back.
So, nothing significant is likely to happen as the session lingers. The big housing bill negotiated by Republican Sen. Steve Kaiser and the League of Cities and Towns crashed and burned in the last few active days of the session when far-right Republicans came out against it. Kaiser, thereafter, resigned.
Solving problems, it seems, is not really on the agenda. Scoring political points, and getting paid a little along the way, is.
Tim Steller is an opinion columnist. A 25-year veteran of reporting and editing, he digs into issues and stories that matter in the Tucson area, reports the results and tells you his conclusions. Contact him at tsteller@tucson.com or 520-807-7789. On Twitter: @senyorreporter | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/arizona-lawmakers-collect-per-diem-during-session-lull/article_f906398c-1206-11ee-97fd-63ef59e00040.html | 2023-06-24T23:48:58 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/arizona-lawmakers-collect-per-diem-during-session-lull/article_f906398c-1206-11ee-97fd-63ef59e00040.html |
TEXAS, USA — The City of Fort Worth announced Saturday its city website had been hacked and data from an internal information system had been posted online.
This marked the second time in two months that a local municipality had been hacked in two months. While the two instances have not been linked, the city of Dallas had its city systems hacked in early May. A group called "Royal" was responsible for Dallas' attack and demanded a ransom.
It took over a month to get everything back up and running in Dallas. The Dallas Public Library announced Friday that its catalog system was restored.
When Dallas' ransomware attack happened, WFAA reported on Fort Worth's efforts to prevent it from happening to them.
"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."
Fort Worth's hack occurred due to stolen login information of the city system, Gunn said.
Gunn said Saturday that 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 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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BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas — Two people died Friday after hiking a trail at Big Bend National Park, according to a park press release.
Park officials said a 31-year-old man and his two stepsons from Florida were hiking the Marufo Vega Trail in extreme heat. Temperatures at the time were 119 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the release.
The youngest stepson, 14, fell ill along the trail and lost consciousness. The stepfather then left to hike back to their vehicle to find help while the other brother, 21, attempted to carry his brother back to the trailhead.
A team of Park Rangers and U.S. Border Patrol Agents reached the scene at approximately 7:30 p.m. and "located the young victim deceased along the trail," the release says. Then, they began searching for the stepfather.
Nearly 30 minutes later, his vehicle was located crashed over the embankment at the Boquillas Overlook and he was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
"The Marufo Vega Trail winds through extremely rugged desert and rocky cliffs within the hottest part of Big Bend National Park," park officials said in the release. "No shade or water makes this strenuous trail dangerous to attempt in the heat of summer."
This incident remains under investigation, and there were no further details available.
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FACTORYVILLE, Pa. — A day filled with food, live music, and sharing good memories of Gin's Tavern in Factoryville.
"As soon as you walked in, they greeted you would meet someone new or see an old friend.. it was always fun no matter what we did, go for dinner or listen to the music," said Sherry Sakosky, Scranton.
Last month the Wyoming County staple went up in flames.
People who call Gin's Tavern a second home jumped into action to organize a benefit at the Fleetville Volunteer Fire Department.
"We're used to giving, and to be on the receiving end is so overwhelming," said Sandy Kostick, Gin's Tavern co-owner.
"It hasn't been short of volunteers and donations, people of all aspects coming together. It's been really amazing, and I think it's a testament to who they are that everyone wants to be so involved and so willing to help because, at some point, they've probably received that from them as well," said Mallory Griggs, benefit coordinator.
The motto at Gin's since 1955 has been 'You're a stranger but once.' And that was true for just about everyone who came out to the benefit.
They say it's the least they can do to help get their favorite place back in business.
"We felt horrible when we saw the fire. We love Gin's. They have awesome food, they are great people. We have a cottage on Lake Sheridan, so that is our go-to place. We just wanted to support them," said Holly Smith, Scranton.
Organizers had some tricks up their sleeves to surprise the family with special items lost in the fire.
The community chipped in to order a new stained glass window, and outdoor signs, along with owner Mark's beloved guitar. The family was presented with replicas to grace the new Gin's.
"They are all coming home because Gin's legitimately is our first home, we all have homes. But Gin's is our home, so we are all going to go home soon," said Sandy Kostick.
Money raised from the benefit will not only help rebuild Gin's Tavern but support the employees impacted by the fire.
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A weather watch takes effects Sunday and is expected to last through Sunday amid higher forecasted temperatures and higher electricity demand, ERCOT announced.
According to ERCOT, power grid conditions are expected to be normal. The purpose of the weather watch alert is to notify the people of forecasted significant weather. No action is needed, though people are advised to continue monitoring grid conditions.
Ed Hirs, an energy fellow and economics lecturer at the University of Houston, said this is part of an ongoing effort from ERCOT to be more transparent with the public after the 2021 winter storm left millions without power.
“What they’re trying to do is alert us, it’s going to be really hot. We’re going to have some stress on the grid. Not that you have to take any action, but maybe you should be prepared to,” Hirs said.
On Saturday, families headed to free splash pads in North Texas to cool off. Kenika Bell brought her children to one in Arlington.
“You just have to deal with it and work with it, because it’s different every day. When it gets hot, it gets hot,” Bell said. “That’s the key. Stay hydrated. Make sure you have pretty of fluids, water. Make sure you have something in your stomach, or that heat wave will get you.”
Jennifer Vega of Arlington is originally from Houston and said she was used to the heat.
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“Oh yes, but this summer, it seems like it’s been very, very hot,” Vega said. “Last year, it was hot. But this year, it’s tremendous.”
While weather watch alerts are a start, Hirs said the Texas Legislature has more work to do in order to add resilience and reliability to the grid.
“Texas keeps growing. We keep having businesses move in, lots of people move in. The ability to maintain regular electricity across the grid is diminishing day by day by day,” he said. “We need to take some positive action. We need to be building plants on the grid. We can’t be just a passive-aggressive, maybe it’ll be done or maybe we’ll put the right incentives in place.”
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BOISE, Idaho — The sounds of summer are so, so sweet for kids out of school for the extended break. There is something even more exciting about the first day of summer camp, an energy that is hard to match.
Just being a kid, learning a new sport, meeting new friends – summer is hard to beat.
Wednesday was just the beginning for the 35th annual Idaho Youth Adaptive Sports Camp in Boise.
“I've been involved in disabled sports for quite some time. I got hurt about 19 years ago and picked up, you know, several sports right away,” Adaptive Sports Camp coach Steve Baxter said.
Learning from the best is hard to beat – Baxter is an avid wheelchair tennis and rugby player. He is a part of Team USA, winning a bronze medal in quad tennis this past month.
“I was pretty athletic beforehand, so I just started playing things and got to know a couple of the people here at Boise Parks and Rec and they said they had a camp and asked if I wanted to coach. So, been doing it for about 12 years now,” Baxter said.
The four-day experience began for a portion of the campers on Wednesday with a wild obstacle course. Twisting, turning, ducking, screaming! A fun time trial, with plenty of lessons in there.
“That's really what we try and show the kids as much as possible, you know, a lot of times they just don't see what they're able to do," Baxter said. "A lot of times they're held back because they don't understand what their real limitations are. So, that's a big thing that we try and do, is try and push their experience a little bit and get them to realize you can probably do a lot more than you think you can."
The camp is offered to kids and teens aged 6-19, who's primary disability is a physical disability that limits mobility. Young athletes with physical disabilities who use a wheelchair, AFO braces and walker or crutches spend the week exploring new sports while connecting with new friends and mentors.
“It's fun getting to show those things to them for the first time, and when that life comes on, they're like, 'oh wow, I can do these things,'” Baxter said. “It's really nice.”
Taking a break from the obstacle course in the beautiful sun, you will find more action inside on the hardwood, including camper Morris Caldwell fresh off a basketball game.
Caldwell is a camp veteran – you will see him flying around the gym, or crashing. Defense was his focus Wednesday. You better believe Caldwell had this week circled on the calendar.
“I like that I can make friends here, and I get to try out new stuff," Caldwell said. "Really fun, and it's a good learning experience for the others."
The coaching staff – filled with highly-accomplished athletes from a variety of adaptive sports – say it is a special week for them as well, watching the kids interact.
“They learned so much from each other as well, not just from us, but from each other and people that may not have as much function as them, doing things differently or doing things more than they thought they could," Baxter said. "It really opens their eyes, and it makes them realize how much more they can do."
The camp runs through Saturday, when families will celebrate the accomplishments, friendships and highlights of the week.
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BOISE, Idaho — Due to violations and "criminal behavior," the Bureau of Land Management Vale District is considering a change at the Snively Hot Springs Recreation Site on the Owyhee River.
In a news release Friday, BLM said its staff is placing boulders around the area in an attempt to deter people from camping at the site. Snively Hot Springs is only open for day use, and camping is not allowed. The site is closed from sunset to sunrise.
“We want to keep the hot springs open for the public to use and enjoy, but if people continue to ignore the rules and engage in criminal behavior, we will have to look at other options,” Malheur Field Manager Jonah Blustain said.
BLM said other crimes are often committed when people break curfew and camping rules. Officials often see trash left, illegal drug use, underage drinking, driving under the influence and other acts as a result of overnight camping in the area.
Enforcement on BLM's public lands in Malheur County is done through an agreement with the sheriff's office. According to Vale BLM Law Enforcement Ranger Stephanie Cox, the day-use only rules have been "lightly enforced."
"Going forward, we will be enforcing the nighttime closure more strictly," Cox said. "Those found in violation can be issued citations for trespassing and/or federal violation notices.”
The Bureau of Land Management hopes people can be responsible and respectful when using public lands by cleaning up, following the rules and sticking to maintained roads.
For more information, contact Vale District BLM Public Affairs Officer Larisa Bogardus at 541-219-6863.
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IDAHO, USA — Firework fanatics, fit in your firework fun before they fizzle out!
Starting at midnight on Friday, fireworks can legally be sold and ignited in the state. From June 23 through midnight on July 5, the state is permitting the use of "safe and sane fireworks" as people prepare to ring in the July 4 holiday.
In a news release, the city of Boise reminded people that fireworks are not allowed in Boise City parks nor in the Boise foothills.
City of Boise provided the following tips for firework use:
- Only use legal fireworks purchased from licensed outlets.
- Ensure that fireworks are out of reach from children and pets.
- Pet safety! It's incredibly common for pets to be startled by fireworks. According to PetAmberAlert, there is a 30% increase in pets going missing between July 4 and July 6.
- Be mindful of "dud" fireworks.
- Thoroughly read labels and instructions on firework packaging.
- Keep water source handy in case of accidental fire to grass or brush.
- Adult supervision is essential.
- Run! Always move away quickly from fireworks after igniting.
When finished with firework, dispose of them safely:
- Soak used fireworks thoroughly in water. This helps prevent potential grass or brush fires.
- Never re-ignite a "dud" firework or a firework that misfires. It is advised to wait 15 to 20 minutes and then soaking firework in water.
Firework use will be permitted again starting at midnight on December 26 through January 1 for New Year's celebrations.
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BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit alleging the State Board of Education violated the Open Meetings Law in proceedings leading up to approval of a state university acquiring a for-profit online school.
In court documents filed Tuesday in Ada County Fourth District Court, Attorney General Raúl Labrador and Solicitor General Theo Wold argue that at least one of the executive sessions held by the state education board regarding The University of Idaho’s proposal to purchase the University of Phoenix should have been held publicly. The lawsuit says that if the meetings were held in violation of code, then subsequent actions by the board regarding the transaction are “null and void.”
The State Board of Education and University of Idaho both declined to comment on pending litigation.
The attorney general’s office confirmed that the lawsuit hasn’t been served yet and it won’t be if the state board chooses to hold the meetings in question again in public.
“A number of people have raised concerns about the legality and transparency of the University of Idaho’s purchase of the University of Phoenix,” attorney general office spokesperson Beth Cahill said in an emailed statement. “In our review of the Idaho State Board of Education (ISBE) meeting timeline, it does not appear the parties involved in this transaction satisfied the requirements of Idaho’s Open Public Meetings Law, outlined in Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(e). Attorney General Labrador will do whatever is legally necessary to ensure that ISBE and the University of Idaho comply with Idaho’s commitment to transparency. If a violation occurred, our office will work with ISBE to ensure any breach is cured.”
The education board held three executive sessions on March 22, April 25 and May 15, according to board meeting materials. The exemption in code cited as legal justification to hold these meetings behind closed doors was, to “consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which the governing body is in competition with governing bodies in other states or nations.”
The lawsuit argues the May 15 meeting likely did not discuss negotiations that were “preliminary,” as three days later the board approved the proposal to create a not-for-profit organization in order to acquire the online university.
“In effect, the May 18, 2023, vote was an illegal pro forma meeting to ratify a half-billion-dollar agreement whose terms were discussed and established outside of public view in direct contravention of Idaho’s Open Meeting Law,” the lawsuit states.
It also argues that it wasn’t proven that the University of Idaho was “in competition with governing bodies in other states or nations” by the time the board held its May 15 meeting. On April 24, the University of Arkansas Board of Regents rejected a similar proposal to acquire the University of Phoenix. Because of this, the lawsuit argues that the University of Arkansas “had already removed itself from competition” by the time the last executive session was held.
During a hearing with the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee on June 16, several committee members questioned the secrecy of negotiations ahead of the May 18 decision, the Idaho Press previously reported. Those involved in negotiations had been under strict nondisclosure agreements, and most of the public didn’t know of the proposed acquisition until the day before the state board voted to allow it to move forward.
UI President C. Scott Green faced questions from JFAC Co-Chair Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, over who the other interested party was that necessitated the executive sessions; Green responded that they were told two other entities were interested but he doesn’t know who they were. State Board of Education Executive Director Matt Freeman also said they were told two other states were in competition for the purchase and that the board’s deputy attorney general counsel had said it was an appropriate exemption from the open meetings law.
Green also said negotiators were working up until the morning of the vote, in response to questions about whether negotiations were preliminary.
“We did not have a deal or even an outline to where we felt comfortable bringing it to the state board until that morning,” Green said. “... these were preliminary, they were just keeping the board up to date, trying to answer any questions that they had.”
The lawsuit is asking the court to declare that the May 15 meeting violated the open meeting law and that the May 18 vote is “null and void.”
Green has said the university has thoroughly evaluated the transaction and expressed confidence in its legality and its potential for benefiting UI.
“I wouldn’t be standing before you today … if we did not have the full confidence of the team of experts who performed this detailed due diligence and helped us structure this transaction,” Green told JFAC members.
Cahill wrote of the lawsuit, “An open and honest government is fundamental to a free society. The Idaho Legislature formalized our state’s commitment to open government by enacting the Idaho Open Meeting Law in 1974. The Open Meeting Law codifies that the public’s business should be done publicly and requires the Idaho Attorney General to vindicate the people’s paramount interest in transparency.”
The transaction is not yet complete, it will need to be approved by both schools’ accreditors.
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press, read more on IdahoPress.com.
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The Sun Valley Ballet brings in some of the most prestigious Ballet Companies in the world, and July1-2, you have the chance to see the Dutch National Ballet. Get tickets at: balletsunvalley.org
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LEMHI COUNTY, Idaho — A smoldering snag that has been burning since the summer of 2022 was recently located within the footprint of the Moose Fire northwest of Salmon, officials with the Salmon-Challis National Forest said Friday.
The Moose Fire, Idaho's largest of 2022, burned more than 200 square miles. It started July 17 and remained active through much of September.
In a news release Friday, the Salmon-Challis National Forest said the recently discovered smoldering tree is about 13 miles west of North Fork and well within the interior of the Moose Fire perimeter. Forest officials said the snag, named Virginia Fire, has been burning since last summer, "enduring winter weather to continue burning."
They said Virginia Fire has a very low risk of spreading, so the tree will be allowed to continue burning until it self-extinguishes. Also, if there are any new reports of other trees still burning, each one will be "individually assessed for the appropriate response."
So far this year, there have been two wildfires reported on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Investigators on last year's Moose Fire found that it started because of an unattended campfire.
This summer, campers are reminded to ensure that a campfire is dead out before leaving the area. If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave.
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BOISE, Idaho — Interfaith Sanctuary's move to a bigger building along State Street just got the okay from an Ada County judge.
Judge Cynthia Yee-Wallace sided with the nonprofit on Tuesday after a legal dispute with the Veterans Park Neighborhood Association. Interfaith Executive Director Jodi Peterson-Stigers said the decision was a long time coming.
"Right now, there are no hurdles," Peterson-Stigers said. "It felt validating, like we like this was what we were trying to say all along."
The neighborhood association filed a petition for judicial review in July 2022, claiming Boise City councilmembers made a mistake when they overturned a previous Planning and Zoning decision about the shelter.
While the legal battle started one year ago, the controversy surrounding Interfaith's proposal started long before that. Neighbors like Brent Mathieu believe the move will affect the quality of life of nearby community members.
Mathieu is also on the neighborhood association's board.
"There are many issues like concern for litter, concern for crime concern, for panhandling issues," Mathieu said.
Judge Yee-Wallace reviewed all those concerns in her 45-page decision. She said city council did not make any mistakes and that it was not the court's responsibility to reevaluate evidence councilmembers had already looked at.
Interfaith attorney Geoffrey Wardel said Yee-Wallace did her due diligence reviewing the case.
"From the very beginning, the argument that the Planning and Zoning Commission got it correct just really wasn't relevant because the city council had a basis to uphold our appeal, found our appeal valid, and issued their own findings and own conditions," Wardel said.
While happy with the decision, Wardel expressed disappointment with the neighborhood association and those against the move. He grew up in the area and wished people were more accepting of a new shelter.
"There's been too many, too many voices that have just articulated an interpretation of what they think the homeless are, that they're not," Wardel said. "They're not a group of drugged-out schizophrenics just trying to get by and milk the system. That's not why we have homelessness."
Peterson-Stigers said the new shelter will help more people, which is important considering the increasing number of people in need. The current shelter serves about 170 people, with limited overnight spots.
The new shelter will have beds for about 205 people. Ninety-six of those will go to families with children, she said. It will also be open 24/7 with onsite recovery, employment and education opportunities.
"The difference between an overnight emergency shelter and what this new campus represents – it's a home until we get you into your permanent home," Peterson-Stigers said. "You don't have to figure out how you're going to pass your time until you come back in. That's where all of the problems exist."
While unhappy with the judge's decision, Mathieu said he is trying to stay positive. He wished there were several different, smaller shelters across town instead, each helping a different demographic.
From Mathieu's perspective, city council should not have reversed Planning and Zoning's decision. He said the city cannot possibly mitigate "adverse impacts" of the shelter with 30 conditions.
"I try to tolerate and get along with everyone," Mathieu said. "I'll do my best to be compassionate."
Wardel said the neighborhood association could appeal the decision to the Idaho Supreme Court, although he does not believe that would change the outcome.
As of now, Peterson-Stigers expects the shelter to open in November 2024. They plan to begin construction in July after getting the building permit.
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IDAHO, USA — Independence Day is just around the corner, and fireworks can be legally sold and ignited in the Gem State as of Friday.
Many Idahoans are looking forward to the 4th of July, but as people stock up for the festivities, officials want to remind people to be safe to prevent fires.
"Make sure it's supervised, make sure it's come from a local vendor that's been vetted here within the valley, and that what you're buying is safe to be used within your neighborhood," Meridian Fire Battalion Chief Tyler Rountree said.
Once fireworks are purchased, Rountree emphasizes adult supervision, as children "have a tendency to take them without their parents knowing."
"Then they get out with other friends into a field or someplace like that, and then we end up with some bigger issues on our hands," Rountree said.
After lighting fireworks, they should be disposed of properly. According to the Boise District Bureau of Land Management, three fires that broke out in southwest Idaho earlier this week were human caused. As grasses in the area dry out in July and August, conditions can favor more fire activity.
"We do get quite a few fires every year after the 4th of July with improper disposal," Rountree said. "So, they put the spent fireworks in their trash can and the best place for those is in some type of metal container or bucket filled with water to put the the fireworks into."
Some local booths and companies selling fireworks are also encouraging Idahoans to be smart and safe when purchasing fireworks.
"We don't have anything in the back, we don't sell anything not approved and we definitely stick with what we have," Erin Leasure said. "If people don't like that, we can't change that, but we definitely encourage them to continue to buy safe and sane so we can all keep Idaho the way it is."
The City of Boise also wants to let people know that fireworks are not allowed in the Boise Foothills. You can find more information regarding where fireworks are allowed and where they are prohibited in Boise by clicking here.
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FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – A Flagler Beach business suffered “significant fire damage” Saturday morning, according to officials.
Flagler Beach Fire Department said they responded to the Atlantic RV and Auto Service Inc. located at 403 North Ocean Shore Blvd. in response to a commercial structure fire in the early morning hours.
Firefighters were able to “pull multiple attack lines” and get the fire under control, according to a news release posted on Facebook.
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OREGON CITY, Ore. (KOIN) — Organizers for the first-ever Oregon City Pride Night made some changes ahead of the event to try and mitigate pushback from various groups, but the event kicked off as scheduled at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The pushback on Saturday included a group of people self-identifying as Proud Boys. KOIN 6 News also saw Black Bloc in the area on Saturday along with police guarding the overall event.
But those organizing Pride Night told KOIN 6 News that pushback is proof Oregon City needs this now more than ever.
The event began at the Good Burger Shack and Archbridge Taphouse. A portion of the proceeds and donations went to The Living Room, a non-profit supporting queer and trans youth in Clackamas County.
“It’s so important to have events like this and to highlight organizations that do things like what we do with LGBTQ+ young folks in particular,” said Bee Degraw with The Living Room. “There’s a lot of things happening in Oregon, and across the country, and across the world that cause a lot of anxiety, and I think it’s really important now more than ever to celebrate queer joy as much as we can.”
Additional money raised is slated to go to the Oregon City Children’s Theatre, which said about one-third of the kids who participate are LGBTQ+.
The organizers relocated the Pride Vendor Market and drag show due to parking and security concerns, but added the overwhelming support and turnout also played a role in needing a larger venue.
The pushback was anticipated, organizers said. But the support they said they’ve received outweighs any controversy.
The Oregon City Pride Night is scheduled to last into the evening.
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TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — June 24 kicks off firework sales for the 4th of July holiday.
Fireworks can be sold from June 24 until July 5 at midnight. But as much fun as they are to watch, it is also crucial to watch out for your safety.
"They are explosives, they're made with gunpowder,” said Suzan Jimenez, Co-Manager of American Fireworks store in Austin. “They will light on fire."
Firework sellers said since this year has been drier than previous years, they are expecting to sell even more fireworks. The bottle rocket fireworks are also back this year, after not being allowed because of burn bans the past few years.
But even though more fireworks are allowed, Battalion Chief Robert Ortiz with Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 said folks still need to be careful. Ortiz emphasizes not to hold or lean over a firework while lighting it.
Once it ignites, Ortiz said to stay about 50 feet away because wind can pose one of the greatest threats to safety.
"Once the firework gets into the air, the direction of travel is unknown,” Ortiz said. “So if it's going to catch a field on fire or land in a neighbor’s yard that hasn’t been watered in a while, rooftops that have debris on it already, those types of issues could be very dangerous.”
It is also important to make sure the surrounding areas are free of debris or overhanging trees that could ignite, and to never light a firework on any type of grass, as a single spark can have devastating effects.
"We have seen people lose their entire field with just one sparkler that goes off," Jimenez said.
Safely getting rid of fireworks is just as important as lighting them, and it is important to wait before throwing them straight in the trash.
"Let the fireworks sit for about five to 10 minutes after you've ignited the firework and then put them inside of a five-gallon bucket of water, let them soak overnight, and then the next day we can discard them,” Ortiz said.
With a "dud" that doesn't light, Ortiz said to let fireworks like those sit even longer -- around 10-20 minutes -- just to make sure it doesn't go off.
People are also reminded to keep their children safe around fireworks. Sparklers are not always the best option for kids to enjoy because they can burn up to 2000 degrees, which is hot enough to melt metal.
Keep in mind that fireworks are legal in Travis County, they just have to be far enough away from any city limits. That means fireworks can be lit in unincorporated Travis County areas that are outside of city limits.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. — A lot of things make up an identity, such as where you were raised, how you were raised, and who your parents are.
A lot of people know the answer to that last piece of the puzzle, but others don't.
For nearly three decades, twins, Angelique and Antoinette Armstrong have wondered about their biological father. They turned to a DNA search and found a match.
At a young age, Angelique and Antoinette would watch other kids play with their dads in awe of their bond.
"It kind of made me feel a way, like what it would be like to have a dad versus just my mom and my other siblings," said Angelique Armstrong.
She and her twin sister Antoinette grew up in the Triad never knowing their father leading Angelique to take on a parent role.
"I thought I had to be stronger or more protector because a father is supposed to protect us, especially the young girls."
It wasn't until the two were in the 7th grade that they took the concern to their mother.
"The conversation was cut short because it wasn't much that she could really say or wanted to say when it came to us or really trying to figure out who our dad was," said Armstrong.
Their mother was only able to give them a first name, Micah. Desperate to find answers, they took matters into their own hands.
"So back then Yahoo search, Google search typing in all of the names of his name, and looking for almost every possibility," said Antoinette Armstrong.
They narrowed their search to New York, where they were born, but still no answers.
"It was kind of difficult, but definitely something that made us happy because it was a start," said Antoinette Armstrong.
Years later, Antoinette decided to try out Ancestry DNA, a site meant to help find genetic relatives.
"I actually matched with a first cousin, which was mainly my goal was to match with someone from that side of the family so I was super excited," said Armstrong.
She wrote to her newly-found cousin Nia but didn't get a response for five months. She eventually found someone on Facebook who knew her and connected the two.
"Three days later Nia texted me and started a conversation from there. She started to send me pictures of the males in her family and I was like we are definitely related we all have the same nose," said Antoinette Armstrong.
Antoinette told her cousin she believed her biological father's name was Micah and that was all it took.
"She said, that's my uncle's name," said Armstrong.
After an exchange of pictures and messages through Facebook, Micah Facetimed Antoinette. She was amazed by what she saw.
"As soon as he called me, I said wow, you have my entire face," said Antoinette Armstrong.
Micah then traveled from New York to Greensboro to do a DNA test with the twins.
"It was 99.99 percent he's the daddy," said Armstrong.
The three have been inseparable since, talking frequently, sharing stories, and learning more about one another. Angelique is into entertainment and turns out her father is too!
"I've done music videos, a few music videos, dances with a couple of artists, and performances," said Angelique Armstrong.
"The first time I heard about it I was very shocked. I'm very proud of them because this is not my time, it's their time. It's been like 30 years since they've been waiting for this," said Micah.
The twins know they're not alone in trying to find a loved one.
"Don't give up on who it is you're trying to look for because no matter what, it's about you and your happiness," said Antoinette Armstrong.
The twin's father is coming down to the Triad for a baby shower. Then, the twins will go up to New York to visit him and friends. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/greensboro-twins-find-father-through-ancestry-dna/83-57202176-c458-4694-8776-96ec7d6f6903 | 2023-06-25T00:44:55 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/greensboro-twins-find-father-through-ancestry-dna/83-57202176-c458-4694-8776-96ec7d6f6903 |
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — Nearly three months have passed since an EF-3 tornado ravaged central and eastern Arkansas.
Even after so much time has passed, the Arkansas Appleseed Legal Justice Center keeps the recovery process at the forefront.
Marquisa Wince founded the Arkansas Appleseed Legal Justice Center and wanted to address societal issues through legal strategies.
"Community organizing, research, impact litigation, or legislative advocacy," Wince said.
After the tornado ripped through parts of Jacksonville on March 31, Wince said she wanted to find a way to help those impacted.
"We are offering estate planning, criminal records, financial resources," Wince said. "Giving folks the space and the time to share their stories."
The organization was prepared to help 50 families Saturday at the Jacksonville Community Center.
Jacksonville's NAACP chapter, attorneys and a bank were also present, ready to fill in any gaps.
"I spoke personally with residents that said [they] were overlooked traditionally," Wince said. "There's been just a service gap, and folks have been waiting for the opportunity to show up."
For example, Wince said not everyone in the community needs help with insurance or rebuilding.
"If someone's been overlooked, and even if they're not affected by the tornado, they probably have other legal issues that could be of service," Wince said. "So, we lined up pro bono attorneys to take rollover cases."
The organization aims to create a space for Arkansans to self-advocate and send a reminder that they're not forgotten, even weeks after the devastation.
Anyone who wants to learn more about how to help those impacted can visit the
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PENN HILLS, Pa. — Over time the license plates on cars can fade and chip, making them difficult to read. If they are left in that condition for too long it could cause you to get pulled over by police.
As a solution, drivers lined up for a drive-thru plate replacement at Linton Middle School in Penn Hills on Saturday.
All drivers had to do was fill out a PennDOT MV46 plate replacement form. Officers inspected the plate and sign off on it. Once this is done, the driver gets a free license plate in a few weeks.
Licensed mechanics and PennDOT representatives are also authorized to inspect plates and sign the form.
Almost 200 people got free license plates during the drive-thru.
State Representative Joe McAndrew organized the event and partnered up with the Penn Hills Police Department to make it happen.
“You don’t want to take a Sharpie to it. You don’t want to do something on your own. The license plate readers have to read them. For that reason, if you have a peeling plate, the most important thing is to go through the proper channels to get a new one,” said McAndrew.
Police can fine people with illegible license plates with a fine of up to $150.
If you need your plate replaced you can get an MV46 form from your local police department, state representative or PennDOT.
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MIAMI — For the second-straight game, the Pittsburgh Pirates put together a late rally. This time, however, it wasn’t enough as they fell to the Miami Marlins 4-3 in 11 innings at loanDepot Park on Saturday.
With a runner on third and one out, Jon Berti singled the other way to plate Joey Wendle, who began the inning at second base as the automatic runner. The base hit came off of Angel Perdomo (1-1)
Trailing by a run entering the ninth inning, Jason Delay doubled home Nick Gonzales with two outs to tie the game at 2-2. This came after Carlos Santana drove home Andrew McCutchen with an RBI single in the eighth to get the Pirates on the board.
Ke’Bryan Hayes gave the Pirates a 3-2 lead in the 10th inning with an RBI single before Yuli Gurriel tied the game at 3-all with a sacrifice fly in the home half of the inning.
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HAMMOND — Indiana State Police are requesting the public’s help to identify the suspect in a shooting at 3 a.m. on Interstate 80.
A black Ford Mustang GT was traveling west near Indianapolis Boulevard when a person from a light-colored sedan discharged multiple gunshots from the vehicle, hitting an occupant of the Mustang. The victim was transported to a local hospital where they were treated and released.
The shooting stemmed from a road rage incident, ISP said.
Anyone that witnessed incident or that may have dashcam photos or videos of the vehicles involved is encouraged to contact Detective Christopher Eagles at 219-696-6242. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/isp-seeking-to-identify-perpetrator-of-interstate-shooting/article_953bb338-12d2-11ee-b092-57150a0232e7.html | 2023-06-25T00:53:46 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/isp-seeking-to-identify-perpetrator-of-interstate-shooting/article_953bb338-12d2-11ee-b092-57150a0232e7.html |
WATERLOO – The June meeting for the Black Hawk Button Club will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28. It will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, located at 207 West Louise St. in Waterloo.
The program will be a video presentation entitled "Luscious Lusters on Black Glass Buttons." The business portion of the meeting will include a report on the Iowa State Button Show and a display of competition trays that were entered by Black Hawk Button Club members.
Anyone interested in the art, history and preservation of buttons is welcome to attend.
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NEW-CONSTRUCTION! Be prepared to Be impressed with Ellis Custom Home design! This home offers over 1700-sq-feet on the main level. This home offers Incredible quality and modern details around! You'll immediately love the open floor plan, living room offers Custom beams in the tray ceilings to match fire place mental and island, gorgeous fireplace surrounded with stone from floor to ceiling. Custom built cabinetry with quartz center tops, under cabinets lights, back splash, pot filler, all Samsung-Bespoke kitchen appliances are included. Master Bedroom offers 10ft trey ceiling with can-lights and ceiling fan.Master offers Over size walk in shower with custom tile from floor to ceiling also soaking tub and walk-in closet. Oversize 3rd stall garage, 2-by-6 Construction, Anderson windows. More photos coming soon. Seller is a Licensed Real Estate Agent in the state of IA/ owner of Ellis Custom Homes.
5 Bedroom Home in Waterloo - $799,900
This incredible custom-built two-story features contemporary influences both inside and out. This high-quality Klunder-built home boasts five expansive bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, high-end amenities from top to bottom, and a custom architect-influenced design. Stepping inside you’re greeted by a beautiful front sitting room and an adjacent great room that is impressive with a fireplace and expansive windows allowing tons of natural light to pour in. The great room opens up to the kitchen and stunning dining area that is ideal for entertaining. The show-stopping kitchen offers custom cabinetry, high-end stainless steel appliances, an expansive kitchen island ideal for functionality, a walk-in pantry with tons of storage, as well as access to an amazing screened-in porch. The screened porch is like a private oasis that feels like a treehouse as it is nestled in mature trees. The main floor is completed with a convenient dropzone with a half bathroom. On the second level, you will find three generously sized bedrooms including the master suite, two full bathrooms, and a convenient laundry room. The master suite features an amazing ensuite with heated tile floors, dual vanities, a whirlpool tub, and a tiled shower along with a great walk-in closet with custom-designed cabinetry. The show doesn't stop there, the amazing walkout lower level includes additional living space with concrete floors, a kitchenette, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a secondary laundry room, and heated floors throughout. Exterior amenities include an attached oversized heated garage with in-floor heat and floor drains that could fit four cars. The exterior spaces continue with an amazing patio with limestone accents, mature landscaping, and an irrigation system. This home oozes warmth and style with great textures including cork flooring, carpet, and tile, and the amenities don’t stop there. This incredible home also provides geothermal heat, a Control 4 sound system, central vac, and much more. Don’t let this rare offering pass you by! Schedule your private showing today.
5 Bedroom Home in Cedar Falls - $539,900
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5 Bedroom Home in Cedar Falls - $532,584
Looking for a new construction home with a finished basement? Look no further! This Tyler floor plan has it all including a walk-in pantry, main floor laundry, master suite with tile shower as well as a rec room, and bed and bath in the lower level! This home will be ready end of November and is within walking distance to Aldrich Elementary. Contact agent for details.
5 Bedroom Home in Cedar Falls - $611,997
Welcome to the home of your dreams in Cedar Falls! This stunning new construction ranch boasts an impressive 4 bedrooms on the main level, offering ample space and privacy for your family. The finished basement features a 5th bedroom, providing even more space for guests or a home office. Step inside to discover the luxurious finishes throughout the home. The spacious kitchen is sure to delight any chef with its elegant quartz countertops, providing plenty of workspace for meal prep and entertaining. The beautiful luxury vinyl plank flooring adds warmth and character to the space, while the tile shower in the master bath provides a spa-like experience every time you step in. Cozy up on chilly nights in the living room by the electric fireplace, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing and unwinding. And with a 3 stall garage, you'll have plenty of space for your vehicles and outdoor equipment. This home truly has it all, from the beautiful finishes to the spacious layout. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make it yours today! **Pricing subject to change as finishes/features are added and priced**
4 Bedroom Home in Cedar Falls - $549,131
This proposed construction home is in The Arbors 4th Addition in Cedar Falls. This home will feature 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main level. Some upgraded structural features include 9 foot foundation walls, trayed ceilings, tile shower, quartz countertops, fireplace, and large covered deck. Pricing includes the standard features found in Skogman Homes Summit Series. Contact your agent today for more details. **Pricing subject to change as finishes/features are added and priced** | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/black-hawk-button-club-to-meet/article_cb567d9a-11d8-11ee-8c4d-9f2effc0b125.html | 2023-06-25T01:00:42 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/black-hawk-button-club-to-meet/article_cb567d9a-11d8-11ee-8c4d-9f2effc0b125.html |
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.
Fans can visit this website to donate and learn more about the singer/songwriter's commitment to further music education. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/lizzo-university-of-houston-scholarship/285-c031e49a-15e7-47f3-ba60-de5c59d6ae39 | 2023-06-25T01:22:47 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/lizzo-university-of-houston-scholarship/285-c031e49a-15e7-47f3-ba60-de5c59d6ae39 |
A summer tradition returns: The OTC All Comers meets are back at Hayward Field
A summer tradition has returned to Hayward Field.
So have the kids.
After five years of bouncing around from local track to local track, the annual Oregon Track Club’s All Comers track and field meets are back on the University of Oregon campus and in the place where they began more than 70 years ago.
“I just can’t say enough about how great it is being back at Hayward,” said Jill Mestler, a former distance runner for the Ducks who has been the meet director for 22 years. “It’s like coming back home.”
The All Comers meet was first started by legendary Oregon coach Bill Bowerman in 1949 as way to promote the sport and engage the local community.
The weekly meets became a summer staple at Hayward Field in the mid-1950s and are catered to all ability levels and all ages — young children, teens, college athletes, local professionals and masters competitors.
When Hayward Field was closed for its two-year remodel beginning in June 2018, the meet was moved to Lane Community College. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, the meet was held at Springfield High School’s Silke Field in a modified version with fewer events and smaller groups. It was held at Silke Field and South Eugene High in 2021 and 2022 as Hayward Field was still off limits with a full schedule of meets like the U.S. Olympic Trials and World Athletics Championships.
On Wednesday night, the 12-and-under portion of the meet opened the six-week 2023 season. Thursday night the 13-and-over group got onto the track.
“I think those All Comers meets, they’ve been around for so long and have been a part of this community, they’re a very important part of why Eugene is considered to be Track Town, USA,” OTC president John Truax said. “I really do.”
Both Mestler and Truax praised the Oregon track and field staff for their help getting the meet back into Hayward Field.
“It’s a world class stadium but it’s also a fun place for young kids,” Mestler said. “Kid’s were asking me, ‘Really? I can go on the track?’ I just had a blast talking to kids and parents and seeing their reaction. People of all ages are making new memories there.”
Mestler approximated 330 kids participated in Wednesday’s kid’s meet, a significant increase from what they were getting in any of the past five years when they were seeing slightly more than 200 each week.
“We didn’t want it to fade away so we kept offering it, and we got good numbers of people,” Truax said, “but we’re sure by being in Hayward it’s going to increase those numbers back to getting a lot of families and a lot of the community into the stadium.”
The previous version of Hayward Field was certainly less glamorous than the new stadium, which was estimated to cost $300 million to build. But Mestler said it’s important for the new Hayward Field to be just as welcoming to the community as the old Hayward Field.
“This is meant to be used,” she said. “There’s nothing fragile on a track. … The stadium was built to hold 10,000 people, so our little meet, it can totally take it. I hope people want to come out and get down in the grass and run a lap on the track.”
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OTC All Comers meets
At Hayward Field
Ages 12 and under: Wednesdays — June 28, July 12, July 19, and Aug. 2
Ages 13 and older: Thursdays — June 29, July 13, July 20, and Aug. 3
For more information go to: www.oregontrackclub.com/summer-all-comers-meets | https://www.registerguard.com/story/sports/local/2023/06/24/otc-all-comers-track-and-field-meets-back-home-at-hayward-field/70353800007/ | 2023-06-25T01:26:46 | 0 | https://www.registerguard.com/story/sports/local/2023/06/24/otc-all-comers-track-and-field-meets-back-home-at-hayward-field/70353800007/ |
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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VALPARAISO — The Porter County Health Department has a new administrator. Carrie Gschwind will replace Sheila Paul.
The county Board of Health will make it official in August. She will be interim administrator until her official confirmation.
Gschwind has been a member of the department for about five years.
“She is a remarkable person, a visionary, a leader,” Health Officer Dr. Maria Stamp said in introducing her choice to lead the department.
“I could not think of a better person,” board President Linda Boxum said.
Gschwind is spending as much time as possible with Paul to learn the ropes.
“Especially around budget time, this is a really good time to get involved,” Stamp said.
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Board member Jessica Jepsen asked to see a copy of Gschwind’s curriculum vitae before the next board meeting so the board can see where Gscwind might benefit from additional training.
Paul is leaving for a new position created this year with the Indiana State Department of Health. She will be one of three regional administrators leading a team of subject matter experts and serving as a liaison between the state and county departments in the northern tier of Indiana.
“It’s not like I’m just disappearing and you won’t be able to contact me,” Paul said.
Boxum said Paul’s new position speaks well of both Paul’s abilities and the county health department’s work and reputation.
The board also approved a budget it hopes won’t be used in 2024. The budget is a contingency in place in case the Board of Commissioners doesn’t opt in to a multimillion-dollar spending boost authorized by Senate Enrolled Act 4, authored by state Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso.
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Math and reading scores are down for American students. Veuer's Elizabeth Keatinge has more. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/new-county-health-administrator-named/article_19d0b9c8-1138-11ee-971c-fbf0f6ddee93.html | 2023-06-25T01:37:21 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/new-county-health-administrator-named/article_19d0b9c8-1138-11ee-971c-fbf0f6ddee93.html |
FORT WORTH, Texas — If you want to see the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive in the Stockyards, you better show up to the early time.
The group posted to its Facebook page on Friday saying that the afternoon cattle drive, which typically starts at 4 p.m. daily, was canceled through July. Folks can still see the daily cattle drive at 11:30 a.m. or catch a behind the scenes experience from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Longhorn Pen just behind the Livestock Exchange Building.
There is no charge to attend and you can view the procession from the sidewalk. For other frequently asked questions about the Fort Worth Herd, visit their website here.
You can get more updates from the Fort Worth Herd by following them on Twitter (@fortworthherd) or text THEHERD to 41444. To support the Fort Worth Herd by giving a donation, click here.
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WESTLAKE, Texas — Westlake, Texas, is the state's wealthiest city, according to an online study.
Utilizing mean household income and median sales prices of homes from US Census data and Redfin, Suburbs101 ranked the top 11 wealthiest cities in the Lone Star State and the affluent Tarrant County town topped the list.
Not to be confused with the West Lake Hills area of Austin (which is affluent in its own right and also in the list), Westlake and its sparse population of just over 1,600 people boasts an impressive $471,768 mean household income. The median sales price of homes in Westlake, according to the study, is $4,022,051.
This isn't shocking to hear when you count the fact that Westlake is home to former Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers players, as well as other influential business executives.
Here is a look at the full list (mean household income/median sales price of homes):
- Westlake: $471,768 / $4,022,051
- Hunters Creek Village: $477,852 / $2,611,269
- Piney Point Village: $465,566 / $2,986,832
- Highland Park: $429,832 / $2,432,566
- Westover Hills: $392,987 / $3,500,000
- Barton Creek: $397,726 / $3,401,692
- Bunker Hill Village: $396,465 / $1,885,541
- West University Place: $365,547 / $1,564,590
- University Park: $351,025 / $1,838,796
- Southlake: $325,046 / $1,259,744
- West Lake Hills: $277,603 / $2,704,146
More Texas headlines: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/westlake-texas-wealthiest-city/287-ecc4257c-2201-48ef-956c-a5476d904e99 | 2023-06-25T01:39:50 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/westlake-texas-wealthiest-city/287-ecc4257c-2201-48ef-956c-a5476d904e99 |
TUCKER, Ga. — One man is dead after he was hit by a train and killed Saturday evening at a railroad crossing in Tucker, police said.
DeKalb County Police said they responded to the intersection of East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Kelton Drive just before 8 p.m. to a call of a person struck by a train. When they got there, officers said they found the man dead lying next to the tracks.
It is not immediately clear how the incident happened or what led up to the man being hit by the train.
Investigators with DeKalb PD's Traffic Specialist Unit and CSX were called out to the scene to continue the investigation.
11Alive is working to find out more information about what happened and will update the story as more details come in. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/man-killed-struck-by-train-stone-mountain/85-2fa2ffac-70a3-4d8a-8db5-42e1386f2dd2 | 2023-06-25T01:53:29 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/man-killed-struck-by-train-stone-mountain/85-2fa2ffac-70a3-4d8a-8db5-42e1386f2dd2 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nurses at Providence hospitals in Portland and Seaside have returned to work following a five-day strike this week, but contract negotiations are still ongoing and representatives from Providence and the Oregon Nurses Association continue to trade barbs.
ONA members accused Providence on Friday of violating Oregon law by using "professional strikebreakers," with union representatives calling on the Oregon Attorney General’s office to investigate Providence’s use of fill-in staff from U.S. Nursing Corporation.
Providence responded by saying that the ONA's criticism amounted to an assertion that Providence facilities should close their doors to patients during the strike, and said it's standard practice in the U.S. for health care facilities to bring in replacement workers during strikes.
But ONA Executive Director Anne Piazza disputed Providence’s assertion, arguing that the union had not claimed that Providence was forbidden from using replacement workers altogether. The union's objection was to the use of U.S. Nursing Corporation specifically, she said.
"When Providence uses a company like U.S. Nursing Corporation, it's a way to illegally shift the balance in their favor," Piazza said.
Professional strikebreakers
In a letter to Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, ONA referenced a specific provision of Oregon law that prohibits professional strikebreakers from seeking employment as replacement workers during strikes and prohibits employers from hiring them for that purpose.
The law defines the term "professional strikebreaker" as someone who offers to replace an employee during a strike and has previously replaced employees during strikes at least two times in the preceding five years.
Piazza urged Rosenblum to not allow U.S. Nursing Corporation to work in Oregon.
"Companies like U.S. Nursing Corporation and Providence are fueled by corporate greed," she said.
Providence did not initially say where its replacement nurses came from, but on Saturday, Providence Central Division Chief Nursing Officer Jennifer Gentry confirmed that the hospitals did hire nurses from U.S. Nursing Corporation.
Gentry said Providence would not have been able to maintain service at its hospitals if not for the replacement nurses from the company.
"It would be incredibly challenging, if not impossible, for us to have sourced 500 nurses, to come here within 10 days notice for this strike," she said.
Five-day strike
Nurses at Providence Portland, Providence Seaside and Providence Home Health and Hospice began their strike on Monday, pushing for higher wages, improved staffing levels and more affordable health care.
Providence said it originally offered nurses a 12% raise in the first year of the contract, followed by 3% raises in the second and third years. Officials said the contract also includes bonuses of up to $2,500 and 30 additional hours of paid time off over three years.
ONA responded that they were seeking better time off benefits in addition to raises, and that Providence's additional PTO offer wouldn't even cover one shift each year, given that most nursing shifts are longer than 10 hours.
Before the strike, Providence said it planned to shut down the Portland neonatal ICU and pause all surgeries, besides life-or-death cases. They also advised patients dealing with emergencies to go to other hospitals. But the health system reopened the NICU midway through the week and accepted transfers for high level care even as the strike persisted.
Bargaining has been paused since June 8, and Providence said it wouldn't negotiate with the union until after the strike ended. Providence Home Health and Hospice nurses are tentatively scheduled to resume talks on Tuesday.
Negotiations with nurses at the Seaside and Portland hospitals have not been scheduled. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/1800-nurses-ended-their-strike-at-two-providence-hospitals-on-friday-and-hope-to-continue-negotiations-soon/283-04c4c8b4-2abf-4a1b-9491-925253eac8ed | 2023-06-25T02:01:28 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/1800-nurses-ended-their-strike-at-two-providence-hospitals-on-friday-and-hope-to-continue-negotiations-soon/283-04c4c8b4-2abf-4a1b-9491-925253eac8ed |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Greater St. John Baptist Church wanted to remind the community that miracles do happen on 24th Street by bringing people together Saturday for a family fun day to combat crime in the Powderly neighborhood.
“Today is really a response to violence,” said Greater St. John Baptist Church senior pastor Dr. Nathanial Brooks. “We have so much violence in our neighborhoods and around our communities, so we wanted to have a day where people come and fellowship.”
The family fun day provided food, fun, entertainment and activities with a goal of creating solutions to violence.
“We don’t have the actual answer to it, but we do have a response to actually go in and combat some of the anger and violence that’s been happening in the community,” mentor William Jay Brown said. “We just want to be the example to go out to the community and spread that love.”
Brooks wanted people to leave with a smile and understand the power of unity.
“When people get together and see just how great they are as one unit, they can do anything,” Brooks said.
Brooks said he hopes this event will become an annual event for the community. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-church-hosts-community-fun-day-to-stop-crime/ | 2023-06-25T02:04:26 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-church-hosts-community-fun-day-to-stop-crime/ |
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Back Mountain Bloomers hosted tours of five private gardens in and around Dallas.
People who came out were able to get some ideas and inspiration for their own gardens.
New this year was a pollinator garden which is located next to the Dallas Township Municipal Building.
Master gardeners who created and care for the garden were on hand to answer questions.
"They are asking a lot about specific plants; the fall indigo is a big one they want to know what it is. They like to know what a lot of the plants are. We specifically designed this garden as a pollinator garden to create a space for our dwindling pollinators," said Marcia Wazeter, Penn State Extension Master Gardener.
More than 200 people came out to view gardens in Luzerne County.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/garden-tours-held-in-luzerne-county-back-mountain-bloomers-dallas-township-municipal-building-marcia-wazeter-penn-state/523-81b7ff23-ad36-4635-b6a9-f8531ad24b4e | 2023-06-25T02:06:15 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/garden-tours-held-in-luzerne-county-back-mountain-bloomers-dallas-township-municipal-building-marcia-wazeter-penn-state/523-81b7ff23-ad36-4635-b6a9-f8531ad24b4e |
JEANNETTE, Pa. — Westmoreland County community members came together to participate in a basketball tournament and honor a 20-year-old who was killed in a motorcycle crash.
Saturday was the third annual “Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament.”
Cunningham was killed in Penn Township after his motorcycle crossed the center line of the road he was traveling on and he collided with a car in 2020.
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Every year the tournament is held to raise money to award scholarships to local students. $3,000 are given away every year.
10 area teams participated in this year’s tournament.
Cunningham’s parents say they are thankful to be raising the money and say their son would have wanted it because he would have helped anyone. They hope the tournament will continue to grow.
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MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A communication issue at the Pittsburgh International Airport led to some issues for fliers.
A spokesperson for the airport said the issue was in the air traffic control tower.
The Pittsburgh International Airport was able to resolve the probe after working with the Federal Aviation Administration. The issue was fixed at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday night.
Some Southwest Airlines flights also had changed operations at the airport due to the company experiencing an unrelated technical issue, the spokesperson said.
Channel 11 has reached out to Southwest Airlines for more information and has not heard back at this time.
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PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Police are looking for two missing 12-year-old twin brothers.
Authorities say Kam and Karter Winesickle were last seen after they left their home on Stanhope Street on Saturday at around 5 p.m.
The boys tend to spend time in Sheraden.
Police consider them to be endangered because of their age.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 412-323-7800 or to call 911.
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SOUTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. — A fire company in Westmoreland County celebrates its 100-year anniversary on Saturday.
The Yukon Volunteer Fire Company held a carnival and invited the public to join them in the celebration of their centennial.
The carnival was held for the first time after a 13-year-long gap.
Festivities were held on Highway Street in South Huntingdon.
Fire Chief, Mark Kite, has been with the company for almost half of its existence. He has been a member for 47 years.
“It’s a family tradition for him. He was actually born in the home he lives in and his great grandfather, grandfather, father and actually both of his brothers were also firemen,” said Rachel Ray, assistant chief and president of the fire company.
A display was made that highlighted all of the firefighting equipment used by the department over the course of its history.
The celebration closed out with a fireworks show at 9 p.m.
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HOUSTON — Twelve people, including several children, were taken to the hospital Saturday after too much chlorine was put into a pool in west Houston, according to firefighters.
This happened just before 5 p.m. at a lazy river pool at 1200 Wilcrest Drive.
The conditions of those who went to the hospital are unknown.
Houston Fire Department Chief Sam Peña said exposure to too much chlorine can provoke asthma, nausea and skin and eye irritation.
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TEXAS, USA — The City of Fort Worth announced Saturday its city website had been hacked and data from an internal information system had been posted online.
This marked the second time in two months that a local municipality had been hacked in two months. While the two instances have not been linked, the city of Dallas had its city systems hacked in early May. A group called "Royal" was responsible for Dallas' attack and demanded a ransom.
It took over a month to get everything back up and running in Dallas.
Each computer, including the ones in every police car and fire department vehicle, had to be checked.
"We are still working through the bugs of the system and having to rebuild a lot of the systems,” Dallas Fire-Rescue Chief Dominique Artis told WFAA earlier this month.
All reports, including those taken at crime scenes, had to be handwritten and manually imputed. That means police officers were spending hours every day uploading their reports that had piled up for weeks.
The city told WFAA on June 5 that 90% of the computer network is back up and running, but it would take time to be at 100%. The Dallas Public Library announced Friday that its catalog system was restored.
When Dallas' ransomware attack happened, WFAA reported on Fort Worth's efforts to prevent it from happening to them.
"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."
Fort Worth's hack occurred due to stolen login information of the city system, Gunn said.
Gunn said Saturday that 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 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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FORT WORTH, Texas — If you want to see the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive in the Stockyards, you better show up to the early time.
The group posted to its Facebook page on Friday saying that the afternoon cattle drive, which typically starts at 4 p.m. daily, was canceled through July. Folks can still see the daily cattle drive at 11:30 a.m. or catch a behind the scenes experience from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Longhorn Pen just behind the Livestock Exchange Building.
There is no charge to attend and you can view the procession from the sidewalk. For other frequently asked questions about the Fort Worth Herd, visit their website here.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Many looking to beat the heat lined up at Lindale Senior Center to pick up an at-home cooling kit.
The City of Corpus Christi partnered with Reliant Energy to give out the kits for the 14th year. They included fans, coloring books for kids, and fruit cups.
The drive-thru started at 11 a.m., but Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Director Robert Dodd told 3NEWS that people were lined up as early as 9 a.m.
"I saw the cars lined up well back and I thought, you know, like, I wanted to, you know, I was just thankful that we were able to do this and help these people out today," Dodd said.
There were 250 at-home cooling kits given out.
"Even though I have center A/C, it just doesn't cool the summer heat and we're all in one room right now trying to cool down. So, one more fan will help," Julia Lail explained.
Lail said this was her first time getting a cooling kit. She told 3NEWS a fan will help keep her, her husband and two kids cool this summer. They also plan to visit the city's splash pads to get some relief.
"It's super-hot really early, especially, my husband works outside a lot. So, just this heat, it just burns all of us out," Lail added.
Not everyone in line was able to get one, since it was only while supplies last, however it was the first of two times the kits will be given out this summer. The next chance for people to pick one up is on July 15 at Broadmoor Senior Center.
Dodd said people were grateful to his team for giving them something to help this summer.
"Lots of love and lots of, you know, thank, thankfulness," Dodd said. "And so that's, that's what we're here for and that's what we want to do and make sure that they, that they're cool at home because it is hot."
Dodd also reminds people that cooling centers are open this weekend at public libraries. Those will be open during the week, too, along with senior centers.
He said visiting pools and splash pads can also help provide relief this summer.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — On June 24, 2022, 50 years of legal precedent was upended when the Supreme Court ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson. In a 6-3 vote, the ruling ended a federal right to abortion and gave pro-life advocates a long-awaited victory.
“I think historically we’ll look back at this as an amazing day for women, for vulnerable, unborn children, and families," Alexis Sneller, a policy analyst for the conservative Pennsylvania Family Institutue, said.
With the question of abortion being kicked back to the states, Sneller said Pennsylvania’s pro-life movement has a lot of work in front of it. Pennsylvania allows for abortions up to 24-weeks into pregnancy.
Sneller, along with other pro-life advocates and politicians, want to see tighter restrictions to abortion in the Commonwealth.
"We recognize how far along and developed an unborn child is, and that’s past viability when a baby can survive outside the womb," argued Sneller. "Yet, it’s still legal to take that child’s life."
Currently, 14 states have banned most abortions following the Supreme Court's ruling. Among Pennsylvania's neighbors, West Virginia has banned all abortions, with an exception to rape and incest, while Ohio had its six week abortion ban blocked by a judge.
Recent data shows a 15% to 20% increase in patients traveling to Pennsylvania for abortion care. Planned Parenthood of Pennsylvania believes those numbers will continue to climb next year.
“As we continue to see more-and-more states ban abortion, patients are going to have to seek care elsewhere, and many of them are looking to Pennsylvania," Signe Espinoza, the executive director for Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates, said.
While abortion is still legal in Pennsylvania, questions over access remain. Currently, there are only 18 abortion clinics open in the Commonwealth.
Espinoza is calling on state lawmakers to continue assuring access to abortion care.
“We can sit here and say, ‘we’re an access state,’ but at some point, they’re going to have to question how we’re going to do this," Espinoza argued . "The doors remain open, but when we’re thinking about the impact across the country, it’s going to be really difficult for Pennsylvania and health centers."
Quinn Yeargain, an assistant professor of law at Widener University Commonwealth Law School, said the ruling still has significant political implications.
A recent poll from Gallup shows support for abortion rights continuing to increase among Americans, with a record-high 69 percent believing first-trimester abortions should be legal.
“I think that part of this is that we’re not used to operating in this post-Roe world, and so people are feeling uncomfortable," Yeargain said.
Abortion played a key role in the 2022 midterms. In Pennsylvania, Democrats used the issue to help Josh Shapiro defeat Republican Doug Mastriano, who endorsed a six-week abortion ban. The issue also helped Democrats secure a majority in the General Assembly.
Yeargain said the debate on abortion rights is far from settled and that it will be a defining issue in state and national politics for years to come.
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A man and his grandson were shot in South Philadelphia Saturday afternoon.
According to police, while walking past a gas station at 61st and Passyunk, a 5-year-old boy was shot in the right shoulder. The boy was transported to the hospital where he was placed in stable condition.
A 71-year-old man, the boy’s grandfather, was also shot in the left side. He was also transported to the hospital where he was placed in critical condition.
At this time there have been no arrests.
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Ahead of schedule, I-95’s temporary lanes are now back open after the tanker crash and explosion on June 11 that caused a section to collapse.
The speedy reopening is thanks in part to broken glass from South Jersey.
That’s right, recycled glass thrown into residential bins in Burlington County was used to pave the way to the new I-95. Mixed crushed glass is a part of “the fill” that was used to make the material for the foundation of the new interstate.
Burlington County receives 120-160 tons of glass from its residents in 40 towns every week.
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NBC10’s Cydney Long went behind the scene to see just how the recycled material was used.
When the glass is taken to the recycling center it is sorted, goes through a glass breaker and then onto a crusher room where it’s broken down into very small pieces.
Those pieces were used to make an aggregate material which was used to build the support system of the new I-95.
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That aggregate material is ultra-light foamed glass aggregate rocks made by AeroAggregates. Burlington County is one of the company’s major suppliers of recycled glass used to manufacture the rocks.
“It’s going to be something put back into our everyday lives, and actually fix something that was broken,” Tom Pullion, Burlington County Commissioner, Deputy Director, said. “We should be proud of the fact that something that we’re making is going into something so beneficial from a tragedy over in Philadelphia.”
Glass bottles and jars are among the materials that residents can and should place in their recycling carts. Labels can remain on jars and bottles but caps and lids should be removed and glass food containers should be rinsed.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An adult, two children and a cat were displaced after a fire on Saturday evening, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.
Fire officials said they responded to a detached garage on Willie Mays Parkway in the Orlo Vista area that was fully involved.
According to a news release, firefighters have “a good knockdown of the fire”
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gun violence continues to be a big problem in the Sacramento area. But one family who lost their son — a beloved father and coach — in a shooting, is hoping to use their pain to help save lives.
“We think that is important that the community understands that, that we can be our own heroes,” said Deborah Grimes, mother of Greg “Najee” Grimes.
Grimes and her husband Gregory Grimes hoped life saving measures were available to the public earlier, but their mission is to save as many lives as possible.
“We need to be able to address these kinds of traumatic experiences and take them head on,” said Grimes
It's been nearly a year since the Grimes lost their son, 31-year-old Greg “Najee” Grimes, to gun violence outside of a downtown Sacramento nightclub. He was a father and beloved assistant coach at Inderkum High School.
The Grimes family hosted a lifesaving party in their son’s honor Saturday, giving people tools to learn CPR, stop bleeding, active shooter training and more. The classes were taught by first responders in and around the area like staff from UC Davis Medical Center.
“Bleeding is actually the number one cause of preventable death after an injury,” said Dr. Kate Stadeli, Trauma Surgeon at UC Davis Medical Center. “So, if we can reach out and teach folks how to help us control that type of bleeding until help can get there and get people to the hospital, we can probably save a lot of lives.”
With the recent string of deadly shootings across Sacramento, the Grimes say it is vital the community learn the important lifesaving class.
“This is the first time I have seen a comprehensive, 'how can we address gun violence? How can we address safety? How can we do more in our community?' so that we understand ways to keep each other safe,” said Sacramento Council Member Lisa Kaplan.
Many in attendance appreciated the unique way of putting the tools in the public’s hands.
“It's very important for us to know how we can save a life how we can be there for somebody, when it's most importantly needed,” said Maggie Montero of Tri-Counties Bank.
Many say while these trainings are a good start, more needs to be done community wide.
“This needs to stop,” said Keivin Boone-Nelson, who was coached by Greg “Najee” Grimes. “Like there is so many possible outlets and different ways to release anger and all this stuff and resolve conflicts. It does not need to be with a bullet or a gun. I just came back from a funeral in the same way from one of our friends. He did not get to graduate. So, this just hurts.
The Grimes family hope to make this event annual.
They also gave away gun locks at the event for additional gun safety tips.
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MANTORVILLE, MN.-- The Mantorville Theatre Company celebrated 50 years Saturday at the Historic Opera House , honoring it's many years of entertaining the community , and creating opportunities for up and coming actors and actresses.
The Theatre company specializes in their melodrama performances which means audience participation is encouraged.
They tied much of that into the celebration through a villain laugh competition, and costume contest.
Representatives of the theatre say their vision for continuing the company's growth is to incorporate high school youth shows and hopefully make it a summer tradition.
Some of the highschoolers and the theatre’s adminsitrators spoke about the stage’s impact on the community
Savannah Potter, one of the actresses says, "Theater has just done so much for me when it comes to opening up, when it comes to building who I am as a person so for.”
The Board President of the Mantorville Theatre Company, Bob Soland, adds "We have quite a history of people who have been in these shows and have gone on to do other shows in Rochester and up in the cities, and somebody who directed me in a show 30 years ago is working with a theater that's up in the cities right now."
He says the COVID-19 pandemic slowed down business, but they're now seeing the regrowth of their audience.
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WVU assistant Josh Eilert will serve as the basketball team’s interim head coach for the 2023-24 season. Eilert steps in for Bob Huggins, who resigned last weekend following a DUI charge.
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Eilert will coach next season and then will be evaluated at the end of the year.
Eilert has been with West Virginia’s program for 16 seasons after following Huggins from Kansas State. Eilert was promoted to a main assistant role after Erik Martin took the South Carolina State job in 2022. Eilert spent his first six seasons at WVU as a video coordinator under Huggins.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — A church in Lackawanna County held a fundraiser Saturday for a little girl battling cancer.
Ayisah Barragan is battling Pre-B cell leukemia.
The wife of the pastor at the United Baptist Church on South Main Avenue in Scranton heard about Ayisah's fight and knew she had to help.
"I saw that there was a little girl playing baseball with my children and that there was a fundraiser going on through Vincenzo's Pizzeria, and I said, well, let's do more, let's do extra. I never met the family. My heart was just tugged because my husband's a cancer survivor, and I have three little kids, and I know what it's like when one person is going through something. It's not just that one person, the whole family is affected," said Elena Morales, fundraiser host.
All the proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Ayisah and her family.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — Several community groups and the Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton came together to host a celebration at Nay Aug Park in the city.
World Refugee Day is an annual international day designed by the United Nations
This year's theme is 'Hope Away from Home,' which focuses on the power of inclusion and solutions for refugees.
Those who took part say the day helps people learn and reflect on their own culture.
"It brings us all together to share some experiences and ideas. So I mean, it's been a lot. We've pushed through a lot. I just feel good because it reminds me of where I'm coming from," said Heritier Dunia, Congo.
About 100 people came out to share their cultures through song, dance, and food.
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TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. — There were lots of classic and antique cars to check out, plus the ice cream truck made a special visit.
Organizers say there was something for everyone.
"We have a little bit of everything, we are a Chevy, GMC, Buick dealership, but we welcomed everybody, so we got fords, Chryslers, everything, so it's all good," said Roy King, general manager of Sherwood Chevrolet.
The car show typically draws in more than 200 cars in Wyoming County.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wyoming-county/founders-day-car-show-in-tunkhannock-wyoming-county-roy-king-tioga-street-sherwood-chevrolet/523-12ac705c-4fae-42f3-a138-0bf5d30f51b6 | 2023-06-25T04:04:30 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wyoming-county/founders-day-car-show-in-tunkhannock-wyoming-county-roy-king-tioga-street-sherwood-chevrolet/523-12ac705c-4fae-42f3-a138-0bf5d30f51b6 |
TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. — Artists, crafters, vendors, and musicians filled the streets of Tunkhannock for the borough's Founder's Day.
The Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association planning committee pulled together activities that celebrate Tunkhannock's history and traditions.
The Allegany River Seneca Dancers, a Native American dance group, showcased the traditional songs and dances of the Iroquois.
People say the Founder's Day celebration is something people look forward to all year.
"It's wonderful, it really is. Everybody looks forward to it, and I know the businesses here in town are well represented, and we all look forward to it," said Sharon Neumane, Mehoopany.
Organizers say they try to bring new elements to the celebration each year in Wyoming County.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wyoming-county/founders-day-celebration-in-wyoming-county-tunkhannock-business-sharon-neumane-history-traditions/523-d9b29c43-d941-404d-a781-f9d2231c8730 | 2023-06-25T04:04:36 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wyoming-county/founders-day-celebration-in-wyoming-county-tunkhannock-business-sharon-neumane-history-traditions/523-d9b29c43-d941-404d-a781-f9d2231c8730 |
KILLEEN, Texas — A vehicle crashed into a Killeen convenience store in the afternoon of June 24, according to the Killeen Police Department.
Killeen PD said officers were dispatched to the Stop N Save Convenience Store around 1:02 p.m.
According to police, a silver Nissan pickup had crashed into the front door of the building. Police said they believe the driver of the truck had pressed the gas pedal instead of the break, causing them to drive forward and crash.
Police said no one was injured in the crash.
More local stories from 6 News: | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/vehicle-crashes-killeen-convenience-store/500-89b3b165-a745-457e-841a-d4d5878f4899 | 2023-06-25T04:05:20 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/vehicle-crashes-killeen-convenience-store/500-89b3b165-a745-457e-841a-d4d5878f4899 |
DULUTH — Rhubarbara made a friend, but that friend doesn't have a name yet. That was just one of the sights at the annual Rhubarb Festival at the Holy Rosary campus of Stella Maris Academy in Duluth Saturday as hundreds stopped by to celebrate all things rhubarb.
Rhubarbaria, the iconic mascot of the festival, was joined by new Duluth's newest mascot. Visitors had a chance to offer suggestions for the mascot's name, which will be announced at a later date.
The event, which went from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., featured a number of attractions, including food, face paining, a kids run, kubb, music and as organizers promised, "pie, pie, and more pie."
The annual Rhubarb Festival supports the work of Duluth social services nonprofit CHUM.
Dan Williamson joined the Duluth News Tribune in June 2021 where he's involved in digital content such as video, photos and podcasts. Previously, he worked in television broadcasting as a Sports Director/Anchor at WDIO-TV in Duluth, Sports Director/Anchor in Bismarck, N.D., News and Sports Anchor at KSAX-TV in Alexandria, and Reporter/Photographer/Editor with the syndicated show "Life to the Max" in Eden Prairie. He was also the Development Director for the Duluth Salvation Army. Williamson grew up in Alexandria, graduated from St. Cloud State University and has lived in Duluth since 2012. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/annual-celebration-celebrates-all-things-rhubarb | 2023-06-25T04:07:39 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/annual-celebration-celebrates-all-things-rhubarb |
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In the city of Fort Worth, an investigation is underway. Computer forensic experts are combing the city’s computer systems to find out just how much was stolen in a hack discovered on Friday.
“It appears the hackers downloaded file attachments to work orders within the system,” said I.T. Solutions Director Kevin Gunn.
Gunn said the group SeigedSec targeted an internal system used to manage maintenance activities, stealing and publicly posting hundreds of files including photographs of street repairs, spreadsheets, invoices for work performed and emails between staff.
“The data contained in the amount of information that we’ve been able to go through has not been sensitive in nature. And by and large, it’s information that we would release through a public information act request,” he said.
Gunn said the attack is believed to be a political statement with the intent to embarrass the city.
According to the city, in its post, the hacking group included the message, “We have decided to make a message towards the U.S. government. Texas happens to be one of the largest states banning gender-affirming care and for that, we have made Texas a target.”
This attack comes as the city of Dallas continues to recover from a ransomware attack in May that crippled several departments.
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It also follows news that staff of North Texas-based air carriers, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines were notified this week about a data leak through a third-party vendor. Both airlines said it was a service responsible for pilot hiring and recruitment portals.
While not connected, the cases shine a light on what cybersecurity expert Randy Haba recently told NBC 5 is a need for increased vigilance.
“It’s going to become more of a thing where we have to enforce cybersecurity training, awareness,” said Haba.
Especially, he said, as technology advances.
In Fort Worth, the investigation continues.
“It’s a really fluid situation right now. We are less than 24 hours from the point that we got notified. We’re still reviewing all of the information that was included and what the potential impact of releasing that information might be,” said Gunn.
The city is now working with both local and federal law enforcement agencies.
Gunn said there’s no evidence yet showing that citizen or employee personal information was compromised. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/city-of-fort-worth-internal-computer-system-hacked-in-apparent-political-stunt/3283934/ | 2023-06-25T04:20:00 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/city-of-fort-worth-internal-computer-system-hacked-in-apparent-political-stunt/3283934/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week will be held from Sunday through Friday and feature exclusive menu items, special discounts, plus a fleet of food trucks.
Visit Tuscaloosa stated Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week events will highlight unique locations and talented individuals in the Druid City’s food scene. Those who would like to find more information about the celebration, including participating locations and special offers, can click here.
“Visit Tuscaloosa is excited to launch Restaurant Week 2023. We have a diverse culinary scene in Tuscaloosa that we are eager to help promote,” said Visit Tuscaloosa Director of Community Development Josh Rivers in a release. “Our restaurants have talented chefs who do an amazing job developing creative and delicious dishes. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to indulge in this event and experience some great pricing options.”
The last event of Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week is Food Truck Friday. It will take place in Government Plaza at 6 p.m. with the Live at the Plaza concert series. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-restaurant-week-starting-sunday/ | 2023-06-25T04:23:32 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-restaurant-week-starting-sunday/ |
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Support from Iowans, friends and former students and colleagues of Timothy Sheaff, a longtime Dowling Catholic High School high school speech and debate teacher, poured in this week after Sheaff passed away at the age of 54 on Wednesday.
People not only in Iowa, but across the U.S. as well knew Sheaff for his booming voice, love for teaching students and kind personality.
Sheaff emceed nationals for many years, but his career started decades ago as a student at Dowling, where he fell in love with the arts.
Then in the 1990s, he began coaching at Dowling, where many people grew close to Sheaff, like Scott Wunn.
"Tim was a brother to me," Wunn told Local 5. "We lost not just an iconic figure in the past week, we as a community have lost someone that truly cared about youth, and truly cared about student growth and learning."
Sheaff and Wunn never coached together because Sheaff was at Dowling while Wunn coached speech and debate at Ankeny High School.
They crossed paths many time throughout their respective careers, including working at nationals.
Steven Schappaugh was another longtime friend of Sheaff's who worked with him at the national stage.
Schappaugh attended North High School in the late '90s, and first met Sheaff as a student competing in speech and debate.
Then in 2005, Sheaff hired Schappaugh — at Sheaff's alma matter of Dowling Catholic — where they worked at nationals together from 2005 to 2007.
"There's a richness that I'm going to miss, but I know that I have been so blessed and fortunate to know him for so long," Schappaugh said. "Because I am in a much better place than I would have been had I never met him."
In 2019, Sheaff was inducted into the National Speech and Debate Association hall of fame, and then just last October IHSSA also inducted Sheaff into their hall of fame.
IHSSA also released out a statement earlier this week saying that Sheaff's friendship and mentorship will be deeply missed. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/longtime-friends-remember-dowling-catholic-teacher-debate-emcee-tim-timothy-sheaff/524-c84666a5-7f4d-4270-9415-5f87f83027a2 | 2023-06-25T04:26:17 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/longtime-friends-remember-dowling-catholic-teacher-debate-emcee-tim-timothy-sheaff/524-c84666a5-7f4d-4270-9415-5f87f83027a2 |
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – The Bristol Virginia Police Department (BVPD) is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old.
According to the BVPD, Hannah Joyner was last seen in her Bristol home Saturday around 1:30 a.m.
No other information regarding Joyner was released.
The BVPD asks that anyone with information on her whereabouts contact police at 276-645-7400 or 276-645-7403. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-va-police-searching-for-missing-teen-2/ | 2023-06-25T04:27:11 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-va-police-searching-for-missing-teen-2/ |
ATLANTIC CITY — The 28th annual Women’s Forum was held at Golden Nugget Atlantic City on June 8, with nearly 500 guests raising $125,000 to benefit charities in the greater Atlantic City area.
The event's featured speaker was actress, comedian and New York Times best-selling author Ali Wentworth, who shared tales about parenting, marriage and life. Guests also enjoyed lunch and the opportunity to bid on more than 110 auction items, such as concert tickets, designer handbags, jewelry, hotel stays, spa packages and more.
The forum's volunteer committee donated the proceeds directly to local charities, including Jewish Family Service, CASA, the Boys & Girls Club, and Atlantic City Day Nursery.
“We were delighted to have Ali Wentworth as this year’s distinguished speaker at the Women’s Forum. Ali made everyone feel as if they were enjoying a lunch event with their best friend by regaling stories about her personal life and career,” said Brett Matik, event co-chair, in a release. “The sold-out audience and auction afforded Greater Atlantic City Charities the opportunity to raise funds to support several local nonprofits.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/28th-annual-women-s-forum-raises-125-000-to-support-local-charities/article_e3eae91a-11e0-11ee-abca-f7adc0c90faa.html | 2023-06-25T04:29:24 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/28th-annual-women-s-forum-raises-125-000-to-support-local-charities/article_e3eae91a-11e0-11ee-abca-f7adc0c90faa.html |
Events
Sunday, June 25
FANTASY FAIRE: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; family-friendly festival of medieval folklore and fun; rain or shine; WheatonArts, 1000 Village Drive, Millville; $12 adults, $11 senior adults (62+), $7 students, free ages 5 and younger. 856-825-6800 or wheatonarts.org.
SOUTH JERSEY PLAYERS PRESENTS 'SHAKESPEARE IN THE POCKET PARK': 5 p.m.; South Jersey Players will present a 60-minute comedy of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night including a cocktail hour – $20 with soft drinks, $25 with ‘ale’; Ventnor Memory Park, 5000 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 347-920-6399 or southjerseyplayers.org.
Monday, June 26
'BARGAINTOWN BOY' POWERPOINT SHOW: 7 to 8:30 p.m.; hosted by EHT Historical Society; John Hiers will give a PowerPoint presentation on his book "Bargaintown Boy"; 5045 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township. 609-335-3313.
People are also reading…
BEACHCOMBING THE CREST: 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays through August 28; wander the shore in search of tideline treasures; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ESL CAREER READINESS LAB: 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays through July 31; learn how to use the Engen Language Upskilling platform, which provides ESL classes and tutorials with a focus on job interview skills, and the food and beverage industry and hospitality industry; Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or acfpl.org.
EVENING OF TEA AND COLORING FOR ADULTS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; relaxing evening of tea and coloring; Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 856-794-4244 or vinelandlibrary.org.
LINE DANCING WITH SUSAN PENNYPACKER: noon to 12:45 p.m. Mondays; no meetings Sept. 4, Oct. 9; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MEDITATIVE DRUM CIRCLE: 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays; bring your own instrument or borrow one; no meetings Aug. 28, Sept. 4, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 25; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
RECOMMENDED READS WITH CAROL FITZGERALD: 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Carol Fitzgerald from The Book Report Network is back to share must-read 2023 releases; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
For kids
Monday, June 26
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - ABSECON: 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays; Absecon branch/Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. 609-646-2228 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - EGG HARBOR CITY: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Aug. 28; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Groups
Monday, June 26
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: 11 a.m. Mondays; for those troubled by someone else's drinking; Egg Harbor City Senior Center, 351 Cincinnati Ave., Egg Harbor City. AL-ANON.org.
LONGPORT NEEDLERS: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays; bring your needle/crochet craft project and join us for a time of crafting and socializing; Longport Public Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave., Longport. 609-487-7403 or LongportPublicLibrary.org.
MYSTERY AT THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: 6:30 to 8 p.m. fourth Mondays through December; virtual mystery and thriller book club for ages 18 and older; each month a new murder mystery book is picked and a book discussion will be held; presented by the Cape May County Library 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Health, fitness
Sunday, July 25
MEDITATION - ONLINE GROUP: 7:15 to 8 p.m. Sundays; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; staff offer a guided calming meditation or breathing exercise; to receive a link by email and join the group online, email btrendler@mhanj.org. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Monday, June 26
CHAIR YOGA - WITH LYNNE CATARRO: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays; no class 9/4, 10/9, 12/25; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
'GOT STRESS?' ONLINE GROUP: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays; online group meets to discuss daily wellness, coping strategies and tools to relieve stress and reduce anxiety; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; free. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
YOGA WITH SUZANNE KUBIK: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Sept. 14; no class July 6, Sept. 4; Cape May County Library/Stone Harbor Branch, 9516 Second Ave., Stone Harbor. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Music
Sunday, June 25
ABSECON CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 7 to 9 p.m. June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 4 p.m. Aug. 27; bring your own chair or blanket; Heritage Park, 699 Blenheim Ave., Absecon. 609-641-0663.
BAY ATLANTIC SYMPHONY AT SURFSIDE: 7 to 8 p.m. fourth Sundays through Aug. 27; the Bay Atlantic Symphony presents a new Symphony by the Sea series at Surfside Park; Avalon Surfside Park, 2901 Avalon Ave., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_72f85366-1139-11ee-b012-0b6081f12c96.html | 2023-06-25T04:29:30 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_72f85366-1139-11ee-b012-0b6081f12c96.html |
The public can now vote for their favorite New Jersey beaches by visiting an online poll, with the winning shore town to be announced over the Fourth of July weekend.
The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium is once again hosting the New Jersey's Favorite Beach survey, which features beaches in Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean and Monmouth counties. The survey was created in 2008 and is decided by online voters.
To vote for your favorite beach in each county, or just the one you frequent the most, visit surveymonkey.com/r/favoritebeaches2023. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/vote-for-your-favorite-new-jersey-beach-in-online-poll/article_2dfd45de-1123-11ee-b49d-ef9787d84058.html | 2023-06-25T04:29:37 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/vote-for-your-favorite-new-jersey-beach-in-online-poll/article_2dfd45de-1123-11ee-b49d-ef9787d84058.html |
ROANOKE, Va. – Big Lick Brewing is partnering with one local organization to empower Black youth in our area.
The Humble Hustle is hosting its second annual “Keep Giving Day.”
They collaborated with Big Lick to create their own drink, a passion fruit mule.
Big Lick is donating a dollar from each beer sold to Humble Hustle.
The money raised goes towards supporting free programming for kids in the community.
“Today’s a great day for folks in the Roanoke community to come out, join our community at the Humble Hustle, learn about our programming, buy some merch, and just figure out how we can collaborate and build our place in the Roanoke community even further,” Director of Programming and Initiatives, Tasia Vandervegt said.
You can always donate on Humble Hustle’s website. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/24/humble-hustle-partners-with-big-lick-brewing-on-keep-giving-day/ | 2023-06-25T04:29:56 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/24/humble-hustle-partners-with-big-lick-brewing-on-keep-giving-day/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – People in Roanoke say they’re fed up with the gun violence.
Roanoke City Police say they’re staying consistent in their efforts to stop shootings — like being a part of Saturday’s gun buyback program.
Two shootings, less than four miles away from each other in the span of an hour early Saturday night.
Roanoke Police say the first shooting happened around 1 a.m. on the 1700 block of Melrose Avenue.
Police say an officer heard shots while patrolling a few streets away.
They found a man with a gunshot wound lying in the street. He was transported to Carilion, where he later died, according to officials.
Roanoke City Deputy Chief Jerry Strokes says they believe this was the aftermath of an argument nearby.
“There was a gathering at a community center nearby and apparently some dispute developed there,” Stokes said.
The next, only an hour later at 2 a.m. Police say they responded to shots fired at the Cookout on Hershberger Road.
But when they got to the scene, the victims had already made it to the hospital.
“One adult and one juvenile male who sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds,” Stokes said.
Both incidents are still under investigation, and police say they’ve made no arrests yet.
Less than 12 hours after these two shootings, the Roanoke City Police Department alongside the Roanoke Branch NAACP held their annual ‘Groceries Not Guns’ buyback program.
Vice Mayor Joe Cobb says it’s more timely than ever.
“This is a really tangible way citizens can be a part of reducing gun violence by getting guns out of homes and off the streets,” Cobb said.
Sheriff’s Captain Gayle Combs tells 10 News they collected nearly 100 guns less than two hours into the event.
All guns are exchanged for either $150 or $250 grocery gift cards, depending on the style of weapon.
Then, the firearms are melted down.
“We’re trying to change the mindset from the gun violence to there’s other things productive you can do,” Combs said.
Linda Corey brought in her guns just to get them out of her home but says she hopes others do the same.
“To me, having a handgun in the house might end up hurting someone that really shouldn’t be hurt,” Corey said.
Police say if there’s a gun you don’t want in your home, whether it’s for mental health concerns or gun violence, you can always turn it in to the department.
They say if you do have guns in the house, make sure they are always locked, with ammunition stored separately. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/24/violent-night-in-roanoke-before-gun-buyback-event/ | 2023-06-25T04:30:03 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/24/violent-night-in-roanoke-before-gun-buyback-event/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — Bar owners on Sixth Street may soon get the chance to enhance security at their businesses.
Through the Nightlife Establishment Accreditation Program, which was introduced to the Downtown Commission this week, the City is aiming to build a collaboration with businesses where everyone would hold each other accountable when it comes to safety.
Brian Block, who is the nightlife and entertainment manager for the Development Services Department, said the program would be entirely voluntary.
"Our goal here is to enhance safety through communication, training and increased operating standards for bars," Block said during the commission meeting.
In addition, Block said the department is also looking into a grant program, which would be used for metal detectors, security cameras, lighting, line management and ID scanners.
There is no set number on how much could be distributed through the grants, but Block said it would ideally be anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000.
In the last two years, city leaders have been searching for ways to improve safety on Sixth street.
The Safer Sixth Initiative was launched in response to the June 12, 2021 shooting, which left one dead and several injured.
When it comes to this latest initiative from the city, some bar owners believe the weight should not be shouldered by the establishments.
Bob Woody is involved with 20 businesses in the Austin area and is the president of the East Sixth Street Community Association, and he believes efforts should be placed elsewhere.
"There's a thought that by putting the onus of this on the club operator, it might get better, but that's not the case," said Woody.
Woody said he's been part of the Entertainment District for as long as it has been around, and said the solution to making Sixth Street safer is simply adding more police officers.
"All we really need to do is go back and correct what [the] City Council did wrong, which was do away with police officers and allow lawlessness to take place," said Woody. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-to-launch-safer-sixth-street-initiative/269-1e4afc99-ccf7-48d5-acfc-7ca41a002d6f | 2023-06-25T04:39:46 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-to-launch-safer-sixth-street-initiative/269-1e4afc99-ccf7-48d5-acfc-7ca41a002d6f |
AUSTIN, Texas — One person was airlifted to the hospital with potentially serious injuries after falling approximately 15 feet at Pace Bend Park on Saturday afternoon.
Austin-Travis County EMS said the incident happened around 1:40 p.m. at Levi Cove.
The Pedernales Fire Department transported the victim by boat to “The Flats” area, where STAR Flight landed to take them to the hospital.
They were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center with potentially serious injuries, ATCEMS said.
No other information is available at this time. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/pace-bend-fall/269-345be8c8-0738-4456-8364-6a1a5f17886e | 2023-06-25T04:39:52 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/pace-bend-fall/269-345be8c8-0738-4456-8364-6a1a5f17886e |
Where is your nearest cooling station? We mapped it out for you.
LAS CRUCES – Recent weather forecasts indicate Las Cruces is in for a series of triple-digit days, meaning people should take extra care to stay cool and safe.
The City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County activated cooling stations across the county for people to take refuge from the heat. Stations are public buildings with access to air conditioning, water, seating and restrooms.
Here is a list of the stations and the times they will be open.
Cooling stations open on weekdays
- Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Ave., Las Cruces (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Henry R. Benavidez Community Center, 1045 McClure Rd., Las Cruces (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Munson Center, 975 S. Mesquite St., Las Cruces (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Sage Café, 6121 Reynolds Dr., Las Cruces (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Butterfield Community Center, 9350 Berry Patch Ln., Las Cruces (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Colquitt Community Center, 625 Paseo Real Dr., Chaparral (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Organ Community Center, 5880 Second St., Organ (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Radium Springs Community Center, 12060 Lindbeck Rd., Radium Springs (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Vado/Del Cerro Community Center, 180 La Fe Ave., Vado (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Cooling stations open on weekends
- Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Las Cruces (1-6 p.m.)
- Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces (1-6 p.m.)
- Butterfield Community Center, 9350 Berry Patch Ln., Las Cruces (2-6 p.m. Saturday)
- Colquitt Community Center, 625 Paseo Real Dr., Chaparral (Noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday)
- La Mesa Community Center, 744 San Jose Rd., La Mesa (Noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Noon-6 p.m. Sunday)
- Organ Community Center, 5880 Second St., Organ (Noon-4 p.m. Saturday and 2-6 p.m. Sunday)
- Radium Springs Community Center, 12060 Lindbeck Rd., Radium Springs (1-5 p.m. Saturday and Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday)
- Vado/Del Cerro Community Center, 180 La Fe Ave., Vado (2-6 p.m. Sunday)
For questions, people can reach out to the City of Las Cruces at 575-541-2000 and the Doña Ana County Government Center at 575-647-7200.
Leah Romero is the trending reporter at the Las Cruces Sun-News and can be reached at 575-418-3442, LRomero@lcsun-news.com or @rromero_leah on Twitter.
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OCALA, Fla. – A water main break in Ocala has has part of SE 17th Street closed, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Ocala police posted on Twitter at 11:13 p.m. on Saturday that the eastbound lanes of SE 17th Street is closed from SE 7th Avenue to the SE Magnolia Extension.
Police said that Ocala Public Works are on the scene and ask that residents avoid the area.
ROAD CLOSURE: Eastbound travel lanes on SE 17th St. from SE 7th Ave. to SE Magnolia Ext. are closed due to a water main break. Ocala Public Works are on scene. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/UGoaDo7sOm
— Ocala Police (@ocalapd) June 25, 2023
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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.
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: Went 3 for 3, including a home run, in a 25-1 thrashing of the Rockies. Batting third and playing center field, he walked once, drove in one run and scored three before being removed for a pinch-hitter in the top of the fifth inning. He homered leading off the top of the third inning, a 451-foot shot to center on a 1-0 pitch, and Brandon Drury and Matt Thaiss followed by each homering on the first pitches they saw. Chase Anderson gave up all three of the homers.
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Sunday: Left-hander Austin Gomber (4-7, 7.25) is scheduled to start the 3:10 p.m. series finale for the Angels. Trout has not faced him.
Stats: Trout is hitting .258 (71 for 275) with 17 home runs, 41 RBIs and 50 runs scored in 73 games. He has walked 42 times and struck out 90 times. His on-base percentage is .366, his OPS .857. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-hr-starts-a-13-run-inning-in-a-25-1-rout/article_1eba9198-12b4-11ee-b238-734871f76e38.html | 2023-06-25T05:04:13 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-hr-starts-a-13-run-inning-in-a-25-1-rout/article_1eba9198-12b4-11ee-b238-734871f76e38.html |
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PITTSBURGH — Night Markets have kicked off at Pittsburgh’s Market Square.
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Aug. 24, 1959 - June 15, 2023
JEROME — Gelske Klazina "Carla" (DeKiewiet) Gailey, was born August 24, 1959, in Artesia, California to immigrants from Holland. She lived until June 15, 2023, residing in Jerome with her husband of 40 years.
Carla was athletic, in high school she was involved in track and field, basketball, volleyball and softball. As an adult she played co-ed softball with her husband and was on some championship teams.
Carla loved her flower gardening bringing ample beauty and color to her backyard, until she lost her ability to garden she found a very satisfying peace digging, pulling weeds and transplanting flowers to gain the right ambiance.
Carla was always the life of the party and brought joy to everyone around her, however she would not back down from an argument if she had a reason to argue. Her favorite phrase was, "Say what you mean, mean what you say".
Carla was preceded in death by her parents, Koos and Gelske DeKiewiet. She is survived by her husband, Ric Gailey; sons: Jason (Jennie) Gailey and Josh (Hannah) Gailey; siblings: Jerry (Linda) DeKiewiet, Diane (Wayne) Creech, and John (Denise) DeKiewiet; grandchildren: Cooper, Brooklyn, Max and Charli Gailey; several nieces and nephews and their offspring to round out a caring family.
To honor Carla, 12 ladies of the family got tattoos of a small tulip on their wrist.
In honor of Carla, support finding a cure for Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Carla's memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/carla-gailey/article_4c0c7941-6010-5f99-aad9-3989a8eed2dc.html | 2023-06-25T05:31:04 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/carla-gailey/article_4c0c7941-6010-5f99-aad9-3989a8eed2dc.html |
Raymond Hepworth
KIMBERLY - Raymond Riley Hepworth, 87, of Kimberly, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at his home. Services will be at 11:00 am Friday, June 30, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Kimberly Stake Center, 3850 N. 3500 E., Kimberly, Idaho 83341; with a visitation from 10:00 am to 10:45 am Friday, June 30, 2023. Interment will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Park. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/funeral-notices/raymond-hepworth/article_4a070f74-cb17-5e62-a4c1-86e156450a89.html | 2023-06-25T05:31:10 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/funeral-notices/raymond-hepworth/article_4a070f74-cb17-5e62-a4c1-86e156450a89.html |
Oct. 27, 1926—May 8, 2023
BUHL — Lois Vivian (Warkentin) Lehrman passed away on May 8, 2023, at an assisted living facility in Buhl, Idaho. Lois was born on October 27, 1926, in Hillsboro, Kansas, to Frieda Kessler Warkentin and Edward G. Warkentin of Lehigh, Kansas, where she was raised and graduated from Lehigh High School in 1944.
She lived her senior year with her German-speaking grandmother, Lina, in a home without electricity, doing her homework by kerosene lamp. She became fluent in German and studied it in high school and college and spoke it with her grandparents.
Lois loved music, learning piano and organ, and played both instruments for most of her life. She was active in the Mennonite Church through childhood and college years, later becoming an active Methodist. Lois attended Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas, a Mennonite College, where she majored in English Literature and met Charles “Chuck” Lehrman.
Lois and Chuck married on November 9, 1947, at which time she quit college, with only two quarters remaining, and moved with Chuck to Aberdeen, Idaho where Chuck was engaged in the grocery business with his father, after interrupting his college education temporarily.
They moved from Aberdeen to Fort Collins, Colorado where Chuck completed college and veterinary school. The family moved to Rupert, Idaho in 1958 and later to Buhl, Idaho in 1968 as Chuck established and later changed the location of his veterinary practice.
Lois’ several vocations included being a Bank Teller, Secretary to a College Professor, full-time homemaker and mom, professional musician, and Bookkeeper for an accounting firm. She often said that she should have finished college and become an accountant. She loved reconciling her checkbook to the penny each month for most of her life.
Lois was much in demand as a musician for weddings, funerals, accompanying the West End Cantata, playing piano for the Buhl Rotary Club for many years, and as the longtime organist in Rupert and Buhl United Methodist Churches. She was a perfectionist in her music, practicing for hours and demanding perfection in the music played by her children, all of whom took piano lessons and acquired a love for various forms of music throughout their lives.
Lois and Chuck were blessed by a 72-year marriage prior to his death in January 2020.
Lois loved her music, reading, bridge, RV camping, canoeing, dinner parties, CSI basketball, her Mentor Club, her nearly 60-year membership in P.E.O., and above all, her extended family and her friends. She took great joy in watching her seven grandchildren, and later her eleven great-grandchildren, play at the annual Lehrman Family Campout.
Lois is survived by her four children, son, Doug (Pam) of Vancouver, Washington; daughter, Kristine (Wade) of Filer, Idaho; son, Jeff of Boise, Idaho; and daughter, Lisa (Mike) of Boise, Idaho; Doug and Pam’s family includes, son, Scott (Kim) Lehrman of Pasco, Washington, their children, Ella, Landon, Lily, and Laila; and daughter, Julie (Matt) Greco of Vancouver, Washington and their children, Carson and Camdyn; Kristine and Wade’s family includes, son, Jeremy (Amanda) of Filer, Idaho their children, Kylee, Riley, and Brynleigh; and daughter, Erin (Chad) Stover of Albany, Oregon, and their children, Colt and Clay; Jeff’s family includes his son, Eric of Baker City, Oregon; Lisa and Mike’s family includes daughter, Morgan (Brian) Holmes of Boise, Idaho, and son, Hayden of Boise, Idaho.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck; her only sibling, sister, Orletta Templin; and her three brothers-in-law; and three sisters-in-law. She was the longest-living member of both her mother’s and her father’s families.
The family would like to extend special gratitude to the staff of Autumn Breeze Assisted Living for their loving care of Lois during her last three years and to Visions Hospice for their care during Lois’ final month of life.
A Celebration of Lois’ Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2023 at Buhl United Methodist Church, 908 Maple St., Buhl.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Lois’ memorial webpage at www.farmerfuenralchapel.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/lois-vivian-lehrman/article_1105f4fc-e89b-53a4-9b21-626fcd1ef7f3.html | 2023-06-25T05:31:16 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/lois-vivian-lehrman/article_1105f4fc-e89b-53a4-9b21-626fcd1ef7f3.html |
March 28, 1927—June 16, 2023
Marian Margarete (Bach) Skeen passed away on June 16, 2023. She was 96 years old.
Marian was born on a lovely spring day in her family’s house in Riverton, Nebraska on March 28, 1927. She was born to the late Robert Joseph Bach and the late Martha Gertrude Janson (Bach). She was the oldest child. Her sister’s names were Wilma and Jan, brothers, Wallace and Wayne. Her family instilled a strong work ethic at an early age. Helping her father on the farm and helping her mother in the kitchen. Her brothers and sisters called her Mary Ann after their father’s mother.
She went to the 8th grade in School District 32 and then attended Franklin High School in Franklin, Nebraska.
Graduating in May 1945. That spring she decided to go on vacation with her family friends that were headed to California. When they stopped in Twin Falls, Idaho she fell in love. She told them to leave her here. She found a place to stay and a job at the old Twin Falls County Brick Hospital. She also worked at Bertie Poultry, Powell’s Laundry, and Idaho Frozen Foods where she retired after 16 years.
She married Wayne Skeen in Nevada on August 25, 1946. And together they raised 9 kids: Linda, La Donna, Robert, Michael, Martha, Russell, Mary Jo, Renetta, Vern.
Marian was a gardener and she loved to plant her garden every year, along with several tulip bulbs, irises, and daffodil bulbs. She is the only person I know that could keep a Christmas Poinsettia alive for years (not just the season) and have it turn red in June. She also loved Christmas cactuses and orchids. She loved canning vegetables, fruits, jams.
The family loved to go to the family cabin and explore and fish. She travelled all over visiting family and making new friends.
Marian was a beautiful painter. Her favorite colors were lavender, blue, and pink. Her favorite flower was a rose. Crossword puzzles were a favorite of hers she said it kept her mind smart.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Waiting to greet her in heaven are her parents, sisters, and brother. Her husband, Wayne and sons: Mike, Robert, Russell, daughter, Renetta and granddaughter Hannah.
She is survived by her brother, Wayne (Cheryl) Bach, daughters: Ladonna (Jack) Holbrook, Linda Hansen, Mickie (Roger) Mathews, Mary Jo (Shawn) Sauer, Olivia (Aaron), son, Vern (Dallas) Skeen.
She had many grandkids whom she loved so much.
Grandkids :(La Donna’s kids) Derrick, Dawnelle, Chanelle; (Linda’s kids) Heidi, and Holly; (Mickie’s kids) Nick, and Nathan; (Mary Jo’s kids) Jason and Lacy, (Vern’s son) Cody; (Renetta’s daughter) Olivia; (Mike’s kids) Lane, Jeff, Crystal, Leslie, and Stephanie, (Robert’s kids) Bobby, Brandy, Ben, Tristan: (Russ’s kids) Amanda, Kade, Randa lee; great-grandkids: Destree’, Ashley, Brittany, Taylor, Dominic, Hannah, Ethan, Bristol, Lexy, Olivia, Aspyn, Kayanna, Waylon, Silas, Hudson, Ashlynne, Aareah, Kailey, Devin, MJ, Breanna, Damian, Caitlyn, Jackson, Grayson, Rhett, Mackay, Lauren, Natalee, Aniston, Presley, Samantha, Brianna, Michael, Marky, Mariah, Connor, Sebastian, Haydon, Jordyn, Gavin, Tyson, Kali, Gavin, Zoey, Prudence; great-great-grandkids: Nicholas, Kiara, Anastasia, Riley, Andrew, Joseph, Alexander, Isabell, Christopher, Noah, Braxton, Ariyanna, Katalina, Jadah, Torryn, Buddy, Pasley.
The family wishes to thank Heritage Hospice. Doctor Lisa Burgett, and Nurse Lisa Taylor. They were with mom on her final days.
We would also like to thank Brookdale’s staff for their kindness and loving care that they have given mom over the last 6 years.
There will be a funeral service honoring Marian on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, starting at 1:30 pm, held at White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel. There will be a viewing held prior to the service from 12:30 pm–1:30 pm. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, with a reception following held back at the funeral home. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/marian-margarete-skeen/article_3305683f-1572-5643-a941-d5af0e340fa5.html | 2023-06-25T05:31:22 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/marian-margarete-skeen/article_3305683f-1572-5643-a941-d5af0e340fa5.html |
April 23, 1947 - June 19, 2023
TWIN FALLS — Marie Edith Smith, 76, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away June 19, 2023, at the Transitional Care Center, in Twin Falls.
Marie was born on April 23, 1947, to Jesse and Louise Smith in Payette, Idaho. She was the oldest of four children. The family moved from Payette to Burley in 1960. She attended Burley Junior High and Burley High School where she played the clarinet in the high school band and graduated in 1965.
Marie attended Northwest Christian University. Marie was very active in the Payette and Burley Christian Churches. She knew her Heavenly Father and studied his word.
While in high school, Marie started her career as a Candy Striper and earned her certification as a Nurse Aide after college. Before Marie went to California to help care for her grandmother, she worked in Nampa and Burley in care centers. Upon returning to Burley, she started her career as a personal care provider, caring for clients 24/7. They were like family members to Marie. In 1987, she provided care for her mother until she passed away.
Marie had a love of animals and dearly loved her two pets, a beautiful Pomeranian, Simba, and a cat named Honey. Marie also had a passion for reading, teaching Sunday school, and working with youth.
In 2016, Marie moved from Burley to Twin Falls to be close to her sister, Becky Coon. Marie lived at the Valley Vista Senior Center until she moved to the Twin Falls Transitional Care Center where she passed away.
Marie was preceded in death by her infant brother, Kenneth Jay; her father, Jesse Amos; and mother, Louise Irene (Nelson) Smith; and both sets of grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins.
She is survived by her brother, Gary Eugene Smith (Roberta) of Boise, and sister, Becky Ann Coon (Jerry Lee Coon) of Twin Falls; a niece, Shannon Marie Smith (Etienne) of Boise; two nephews: Jason Lee Coon (Chelsey) of Jerome, and Tyler Jay Coon of American Falls; one grand-niece, Isabella Anne DeVilliers of Boise; and one grand-nephew, Axel Jesse Coon of Jerome.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the South Hills Retreat Center, Camp Kum Ba Yah, which Marie assisted in building.
Marie requested to be buried next to her parents. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Pleasant View Cemetery, 1645 E. 16th St., in Burley, Idaho.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/marie-edith-smith/article_e48755d2-90af-5e8b-88ed-aa083ebc82f6.html | 2023-06-25T05:31:29 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/marie-edith-smith/article_e48755d2-90af-5e8b-88ed-aa083ebc82f6.html |
LOS ANGELES — Sharon Metzler died in Los Angeles, surrounded by her family and caregiver, after a 10 year fight with dementia.
Sharon was the eldest child of John and Joan Metzler (Schultz). She grew up in Magic Valley and graduated from Valley High in 1964.
At Idaho St. Univ. she studied Archaeology which gave her the chance to conduct digs of Pleistocene mammals at the famed La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, CA. There she met her lifelong sweetheart Jeff Behn. Jeff followed Sharon to graduate school at Washington St. University where she completed a MS in Anthropology.
After the birth of their daughter, Sharon returned to work and became an Archaeologist for the Sawtooth Natl. Forest. She would work for the Forest Service in various locations for the rest of her career. Sharon loved public service and public lands. Amongst her proudest feats were overseeing the excavation of a mammoth for the Manti La-Sal Forest, and becoming a District Ranger for the Coconino Forest.
In retirement Sharon enjoyed traveling and birding. During her illness, she watched every episode of Gunsmoke ever made, a show with strong female characters with little patience for laziness.
Sharon is survived by her partner, Jeff Behn of Los Angeles; and daughter, Kate Behn (Jason Pilarski) of Pocatello, ID and Flagstaff, AZ. Also surviving are her siblings in Southern Idaho: John Metzler (Jackie) of Wendell, Kathy Dean of Twin Falls, and Chris Metzler (Merry K) of Eden.
Sharon's family would like to thank her devoted caregiver Annie Cristobal. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/sharon-metzler/article_fe36ae40-e0cc-5e37-bfc9-52b530b0b7a9.html | 2023-06-25T05:31:35 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/sharon-metzler/article_fe36ae40-e0cc-5e37-bfc9-52b530b0b7a9.html |
CARMICHAEL, Calif. — Eight people were rescued from the American River after their boat flipped Saturday evening, according to Sacramento Metro Fire.
Officials say the raft hit a snag and dumped all of the riders onto a small island in the middle of the river around 7 p.m. A water rescue from the Harrington access point was underway shortly after.
Everyone was saved from the water with no injuries reported. Three of the boaters were not wearing life jackets, prompting officials to remind the public that "lifejackets save lives." | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/american-river-rescue/103-84fc0556-8445-444b-9dd3-1df098eb9f12 | 2023-06-25T05:33:36 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/american-river-rescue/103-84fc0556-8445-444b-9dd3-1df098eb9f12 |
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Honduran man charged with sexually-assaulting teen mom in Carlsbad released on bail
A Honduran man charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Carlsbad was released from custody amid court proceedings Tuesday.
Eder Rodriguez-Lopez, 21, was arrested last week and accused by a 15-year-old girl of demanding sexual contact in exchange for food and internet access.
He was charged with one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual penetration of a minor, a fourth-degree felony, and was released from custody June 20 on a $20,000 unsecured bond after his first appearance before Carlsbad Magistrate Judge Megan Bowen.
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An unsecured bond means no money was put up, but the defendant will owe it to the court if found in violation of the terms of release.
A no-contact order was also issued by Bowen, requiring Rodriguez-Lopez not contact anyone involved in the case including the alleged survivor of the assault.
He’s scheduled for a preliminary examination July 19 before Magistrate Judge Kelly Calicoat.
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Jail records showed Rodriguez-Lopez was born in Honduras and was not a U.S. citizen.
The girl, now in the care of the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), is also the mother of a 1-year-old baby fathered by Rodriguez-Lopez.
She reported the situation to CYFD, police said, and Rodriguez-Lopez was arrested after he told police the relationship was consensual.
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Police made first contact with the girl on June 1 at the Sweetwater Trailer Park in the 3400 block of National Parks Highway after the caller reported the girl “wandering the street,” read a criminal complaint.
She told police the baby was with Rodriguez-Lopez, who the girl identified as the father, records show.
Police said the girl told investigators with the Carlsbad Police Department and CYFD that she was being forced to perform sexual acts in exchange for food, access to an internet hotspot and other essential items, read the report.
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The girl told police she had no family in the area, the complaint read.
CYFD had a report from Oct. 11, 2022 filed by the girl who was looking for a foster home, the complaint read, after she was “kicked out” of her uncle’s house in the 2300 block of Wyoming Street.
After getting pregnant, the girl said she was sent to stay with her uncle in June 2022 where the baby was born, then returned to San Antonio with the baby the following November.
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During an interview with the CYFD caseworker, the girl said she was kicked out of her home in San Antonio by her mother and stayed with friends nearby.
She said Rodriguez-Lopez took the baby back to Carlsbad, and the girl took a bus to Carlsbad to pick up the baby, having been in town for about two weeks before reporting to police, the complaint read.
The girl also told investigators the Rodriguez-Lopez gave money to her mother she alleged as an exchange for sex.
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She said she saw the defendant give her mother about $200.
Rodriguez-Lopez contacted CYFD asking about the baby, the complaint read, and an interview was set up with Carlsbad police.
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He admitted the baby was his and that he’d had sex with the mother knowing she was a minor.
“Eder told me that (the girl’s) parent didn’t have a problem with it, and they talked and hit it off,” read the complaint.
He said a family member introduced him to the girl’s mother, and he was allegedly renting a room from her when he met the girl.
Police said Rodriguez-Lopez told them he “had no bad intentions” and was trying to be a part of the baby’ life despite not signing any documents acknowledging paternity.
He also admitted to giving the girl’s mother money, but denied it was in exchange for sex.
Adrian Heddencan be reached at 575-628-5516,achedden@currentargus.com or@AdrianHedden on Twitter. | https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2023/06/24/honduran-man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-carlsbasd-teen-mom-released-on-bail/70343021007/ | 2023-06-25T06:13:54 | 1 | https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2023/06/24/honduran-man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-carlsbasd-teen-mom-released-on-bail/70343021007/ |
SAN ANTONIO — A grassroots organization that works to hold law enforcement accountable says the senseless loss of life that led to three police officers being charged with murder here should have never happened.
They say the early Friday death of a southwest side woman having a mental health crisis was an act of quote "neglect, foolishness and violence."
ACT4SA has published a strong rebuke online of the tragic police shooting of 46-year-old Melissa Perez, who was shot to death in her own apartment on Old Pearsall Road by three San Antonio police officers responding to a disturbance call.
Perez had been accused of vandalism, setting off apartment fire alarms, and the arrest affidavit for the three officers says when Perez came at them with a hammer, all three of them shot her, even though she was inside her apartment and they could have backed off.
Ananda Tomas, of ACT4SA, said "We have mental health crisis response programs and I'm just wondering why they had not been called to respond to the scene, because it led to a deadly escalation and that's the whole point of having these types of teams here to avoid this from happening."
City Council representative Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, who has also pushed for accountability, said “I think most of us are certain that events shouldn't take place and officers shouldn't behave in that manner. As far as Chief McManus' decision, especially in acting so swiftly, I really appreciate that and that's the kind of response we should be seeing."
Deputy Police Chief Jesse Salame, appearing at a community forum, said he hopes the painful incident will be a catalyst for change.
Salame said “I think the way we move forward from a lot of these issues that we're seeing, the polarization, the violence, is to come together and work as a community."
One of the neighbors who lives in the Rosemont at Miller’s Pond complex said that while they were all outside, listening to the blaring fire alarm, Perez approached a woman with a walker and told her to have faith and to be as healthy as she could be. They said in that moment right before she died, Perez was focused on faith, and they hope she has now found peace. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-police-officers-charged-murder/273-6ad8fb5e-a8b9-4ad2-9b74-b49ab3f4c3dc | 2023-06-25T06:20:55 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-police-officers-charged-murder/273-6ad8fb5e-a8b9-4ad2-9b74-b49ab3f4c3dc |
Walmart 'cage' fundraiser; new details on Philly scandal: Top stories of the week
- Moses Brown alumnus Brian Nichols rose to become assistant U.S. secretary of state, steering diplomacy in the Western Hemisphere.
- How a "sweetheart deal" allows West Warwick's town manager to earn a $300,000 salary while collecting a $91,000 police pension in the state retirement system.
- How to get tickets and see a list of nominees for Tuesday's All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards, featuring former Patriots safety Devin McCourty.
- Take our news quiz to see how well you followed what happened this week.
Here's a look at some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of June 18, supported by your subscriptions.
- Brian Nichols grew up watching Rhode Island welcome Hmong refugees and immigrants from the Azores in the 1970s. Now, as assistant U.S. secretary of state, he is steering diplomacy in the Western Hemisphere, building bridges to promote democracy and ease the migrant crisis.
- Rhode Islanders in the state retirement system face strict caps on how much they can earn while receiving a pension. The sole exception: Mark Knott, who last year earned more than $300,000 as West Warwick's town manager while collecting a $91,000 pension for his decades of police work for the town. Town officials defend the elaborate steps they took two years ago to pave the way for this unique arrangement, described by one town resident as a "sweetheart deal."
- The All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards will be presented Tuesday, June 27, at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, with former Patriots safety Devin McCourty as guest speaker. Here's how to get tickets and see a list of the nominees. For more high school and college sports news, go to providencejournal.com/sports.
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Providence Walmart put a Black employee in a cage for a fundraiser. BLM demands an investigation.
A fundraiser at a Providence Walmart featuring a Black employee in a cage asking for "bail" money to contribute to the Hasbro Children's Miracle Network drew criticism after it was posted to social media, with some calling the move offensive.
Angela Boateng spotted the display on Wednesday night at the Silver Spring Street location, where she was making a return. She snapped a photo that was later posted to Twitter by Angela Ankoma, who leads the Rhode Island Foundation's Equity Leadership Initiative.
"As I was exiting that Walmart on Silver Spring, I noticed this cage, and I felt like I saw somebody and I went closer ... and I'm like, is there a young male in the cage? I just did not understand what was happening, but I was mortified," Boateng recalled in an interview with The Journal.
Local news: Providence Walmart put a Black employee in a cage for a fundraiser. BLM demands an investigation.
Scout speaks out on Philly scandal, says RI officials acted 'bizarre' even before trip
Their adventure in Rhode Island contract-land did not begin or end on the now-famous Friday in March when two high-level Rhode Island state officials took a scandal-producing, one-day trip to Philadelphia that became a national punchline and a hashtag: #PhillyVeganCheese.
But by then, the top executives at the Philly-based urban-design firm Scout Ltd. say they already had ample reason to wonder if Gov. Dan McKee's administration was trying to walk away from both the $56-million re-use plan they proposed for the Cranston Street Armory and their signed development contract with the state.
Scout executives say they felt pressure to voluntarily give up the $25,000-per-month fee they were promised in their June 2022 agreement with the state for "predevelopment services." A text to one executive from David Patten, then director of the state's property management division, said it would "go a long way with the governor if you weren't collecting this [$25,000] monthly holding fee."
Government: Scout speaks out on Philly scandal, says RI officials acted 'bizarre' even before trip
Former RI hockey player, coach Donatelli acquitted of sexual assault charges. Here's why.
Former pro-hockey player and coach Clark Donatelli has been cleared of all charges related to the alleged sexual assault of a 46-year-old woman in Providence in November 2018.
Donatelli, 58, went to trial before Superior Court Judge Daniel A. Procaccini and was cleared of four counts of second-degree sexual assault in a sharply worded bench ruling Wednesday that faulted witness testimony as confusing and contradictory.
Courts: Former RI hockey player, coach Donatelli acquitted of sexual assault charges. Here's why.
Providence's housing market is 'cutthroat.' Even city councilors are caught in the middle.
Providence City Councilman Justin Roias knows what it’s like to hit on hard times.
Roias is one of several council members who are renters, navigating the same frenzied market as their constituents, giving this year's council new insight into the housing crisis.
Council President Rachel Miller said she worries about where she would go if she ever needed to leave her Willow Street apartment.
Real estate: Providence's housing market is 'cutthroat.' Even city councilors are caught in the middle.
Rhode Island has a lot of villages and they can be confusing. Why?
How many villages do you think there are in Rhode Island?
The answer, according to Roberta Mudge Humble, a former English professor at the Community College of Rhode Island who’s written Rhode Island trivia books and games, is more than 400. Roughly speaking, that’s one village for every 2½ square miles in the state, though not everywhere is part of a village.
And these villages are fiddly to track. Some are very clear, but others can cross town lines, be a village within a village or just have vaguely drawn boundaries. This became abundantly clear when a What and Why RI reader wrote in asking what are the accepted boundaries of Cowesett?
What and Why RI: Rhode Island has a lot of villages and they can be confusing. We try to answer why
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said they are offering a $5000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a fatal shooting early Saturday morning.
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According to deputies, when they arrived at the Unity Banquet Hall at 2620 Hiawassee Rd. in Orlando right around midnight, there was a party in the parking lot with as many as 100 hundred people.
That’s where authorities found 28-year-old Willie Alphonse Bell Jr. inside a car bleeding from a gunshot wound.
Read: Motorcyclists killed in Titusville crash
Deputies said when they transported Bell Jr. to the hospital, where he later died. Authorities said they didn’t expect to find three other men tied to the shooting already being treated at the same hospital.
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The OCSO said two of those victims are expected to recover. But the third victim is still in critical condition. The Sheriff’s office said they are still working to identify those three victims.
Read: Man accused of intoxication was waving can of Florida Man beer, police say
According to investigators, what started as a party quickly became an eight-hour crime scene. ‘
“It’s just tragic to know what happens. I’m sorry for the family,” said an Orange County resident Delroy Anderson.
Read: 8-year-old boy dies, 2 children injured in wrong-way crash, troopers say
Deputies said they still have no word on a suspect or motive. They are asking for the public’s help.
The Sheriff’s office encourages people to contact Crimeline with any additional information at 800-423-TIPS.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Part of the solution to Sacramento’s housing crisis had its open house this weekend in the Delta Shores neighborhood of south Sacramento, but some are saying it's not enough to help lower income families with their housing needs.
Catalina and Coronado are two neighborhood communities off Interstate 5 and Cosumnes River Boulevard and are opening in Delta Shores.
For shopper Ruby Escalante, this could be a generational family home.
“I can already see my parents coming to live with me,” said Escalante. “I got a little more picky once I sold my house last year and I’ve been waiting on this development since last year."
The community has already sold out of it’s first release, making buyers like Ruben Martinez have to wait a while longer.
“There is a shortage of housing and I believe that it’s the perfect location,” said Martinez.
Councilmember Mai Vang says she's looking forward to the new development in her district, but has some concerns.
“While I'm excited that we have some options some of our families can't afford the homes that are going to be on sale this weekend," said Vang. "It's so important that we continue to increase our housing production in our city, and have all types of housing types in our residential zones."
Last year Sacramento was designated as the first pro housing jurisdiction in the state which gives them a head start in attracting more affordable housing with their secured funding.
The new homes start at $600,000 and are located directly across from the Delta Shores Shopping Center which has a movie theater, restaurants and retail stores.
People hope this new development will raise Delta Shore’s profile after recent issues with side shows in the community.
WATCH MORE: New affordable housing arrives to Fairfield | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/south-sacramento/delta-shores-housing-development/103-0378b087-606b-4672-92d9-4206e29e756b | 2023-06-25T07:25:22 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/south-sacramento/delta-shores-housing-development/103-0378b087-606b-4672-92d9-4206e29e756b |
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GREENSBORO — Allan and Tracy Trepcyk urged Moore County prosecutors to take Sterling Cummings to trial so a jury could consider his fate after authorities say he critically injured his 3-week-old baby in 2012.
The couple knew the details of the case because once Cummings’ baby was released from the hospital, the child was placed with them. They were the baby’s foster parents before adopting him as the case against Cummings dragged on until 2016.
But instead of taking the case to trial, prosecutors chose to offer Cummings a plea deal that combined a felony child abuse charge with another case in Moore County in which he was accused of brutally assaulting a woman. The deal gave him credit for spending 45 days in jail and 60 months of supervised probation.
Years later, Cummings would find himself facing new allegations involving another baby and another woman.
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In Greensboro, Cummings was jailed in May on a first-degree murder charge in the death his infant son in 2021, and on a charge of assaulting a local woman in 2022, according to Guilford County court records.
“I said it then: Something like this was bound to happen again,” Allan Trepcyk said. “It didn’t have to happen.”
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According to Greensboro police, Cummings’ 3-month-old son did not survive his father’s assault on May 16, 2021.
Two years later, police arrested Cummings, 33, on charges of first-degree murder and felony intentional child abuse with serious bodily injury.
The warrant for Cummings’ arrest in May states he did “intentionally inflict serious bodily injury, death of infant child.” The document does not provide details about the infant’s injuries or specific cause of death.
During a recent hearing, the Trepcyks sat in a Greensboro courtroom and watched Cummings appear by video from jail as prosecutors described the charges against him.
“I was so sickened by it,” Allan Trepcyk said afterward during a telephone interview. “It was just a matter of time.”
It’s unclear if Cummings had any history of abuse or violent behavior prior to the Moore County cases. Child abuse and neglect are often linked to other forms of violence, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In 2020, 1,750 children died of abuse and neglect in the United States, the CDC reported on its website.
Recalling the plea deal Moore County prosecutors offered Cummings in 2016, Trepcyk described it as a “major miscarriage of justice.” The Greensboro cases, he said, certainly hit close to home.
“It’s very sad all the way around,” Trepcyk said.
The Trepcyks were licensed foster parents when Moore County’s Department of Social Services contacted them about the critically injured baby. They knew then the challenges ahead because the baby had a long list of medical issues as a result of the abuse authorities say was inflicted on him by Cummings.
The couple believes prosecutors in Moore County ultimately failed the child they named Andy, whom they have cared for and loved since bringing him home from the hospital more than a decade ago.
As the case in Moore County was pending against Cummings, the Trepcyks voiced their opposition against the plea deal he was ultimately given.
They thought the case was finally headed to trial in June 2016, and expected prosecutors to continue to pursue a child abuse charge against the child’s biological mother, Breanne Fowler.
In documents provided to the News & Record, the Trepcyks shared a letter they emailed on June 12, 2016 to Warren McSweeney, the assistant district attorney working on the cases. It read in part:
Andy’s life was forever changed and were it not for some will somewhere deep within him to live, Sterling and Breanne would be on trial for murder. The law is unjust and the punishment will never fit the crime that Sterling and Breanne committed against our innocent, helpless, defenseless little son.
A day later, McSweeney replied:
“I appreciate your position on these cases but after much consideration and deliberation my intent is to proceed with the plea against Sterling. We have had multiple conversations involving this case and I continue to feel that the disposition that we will get through the guilty plea is something that we should do.
“I understand you will not be happy with that decision, but it is something that I have thought long and hard about.”
The plea took place the following morning and Tracy Trepcyk — a neonatal nurse — read a victim’s impact statement during the hearing, detailing how she and her husband first met the baby who became part of their family. She reminded the court that the baby was born healthy and would’ve had a far different life if it were not for the trauma he suffered.
“Now, he is a broken shell of a little boy who once had his whole exciting life ahead of him,” she said. “He could have had the opportunity to run and play. He could have gone to school and decided what he wanted to be when he grew up. Maybe he would have gone to college, fallen in love, gotten married and had kids of his own. The world will never know that little boy. That little boy died at 23 days of life when Sterling Cummings beat and shook him so violently that his brain was damaged beyond any hope of repair.”
She detailed the many injuries he suffered that left him unable to talk, see, sit, stand or walk. He has a feeding tube and takes multiple medications.
She said Cummings, however, would be able to go on with his life.
“Andy will never have that luxury. Andy has been sentenced for life,” she said.
****
“When Andy was only six months old, his biological parents made the decision to bring another baby into the world,” Tracy Trepcyk told the court. Cummings and Fowler chose not to legally fight to keep their parental rights, and that baby was also placed with the Trepcyks.
“Andy has a little sister who we have also been blessed with. We think of Andy as her hero, her savior,” Trepcyk said. “Surely there has to be some reason Andy had to endure all of this and perhaps that reason was to save his baby sister from a similar fate.”
Tracy Trepcyk thought she would one day get to read her victim’s impact statement in the case against Fowler.
But she never got the chance.
In a December 2018 email to the Trepcyks, McSweeney explained his decision not to prosecute Fowler, saying “the evidence gathered by law enforcement pointed toward Sterling and his abuse against Andy. ... I know that I have let you down, and have let Andy down, and I am sincerely sorry for that. The only saving grace is that Sterling has been convicted and pled guilty to the crime for the abuse he inflicted on Andy.”
McSweeney is no longer with the Moore County District Attorney’s Office and is now a District Court judge serving Moore and Hoke counties. A message seeking comment was left with his office.
The Moore County District Attorney’s Office was also contacted about the Cummings’ case. A spokesperson for the office did not return a message.
Audra Padget, legal counsel for Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Carolina, said protecting children should be “the highest priority” of the judicial system.
“While these cases are of utmost importance, they are also some of the most complicated and difficult cases to handle, which is why child advocacy centers are so important,” Padget said.
Child advocacy centers across the state bring together law enforcement, prosecutors, medical providers and others to ensure children are protected and receive necessary services.
“They also help ensure that child victims receive justice through the judicial process,” Padget said.
North Carolina has 39 accredited child advocacy centers and 12 provisional centers, according to the organization’s website. Family Service of the Piedmont is listed as the child advocacy center in Guilford County.
Looking back on their journey to seek justice for Andy, Tracy Trepcyk said she commended Moore County’s Department of Social Services for the decision to place Andy’s sister with their family as soon as the baby girl was discharged from the hospital.
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For the Trepcyk family, they are planning to celebrate Andy’s 11th birthday in July and his sister Alexandra’s 10th birthday in August.
“They absolutely adore one another,” Tracy Trepcyk said. “We are so blessed to have them both together. She is very protective of her big brother.”
Allan Trepcyk said they hope that justice for Andy may be found within the Greensboro cases against Cummings.
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The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Prints every Tuesday in The World!
Thursday 06/08:
North Bend
• 6:49 am, theft of bike, 700 block of Connecticut Avenue.
• 7:32 am, neighbor dispute, 2000 block of Meade Street.
• 9:53 am, subject chasing another person with an ax, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 12:47 pm, phone scam, 2200 block of Oak St.
• 1:28 pm, civil problem, 700 block of Virginia Ave.
• 2:35 pm, 42 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Sherman and Vermont.
• 4:27 pm, 48 year old male and 31 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrants, 2300 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 5:19 pm, threats, 1400 block of Sherman Ave.
• 5:22 pm, man hole cover off, 2700 block of Broadway Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 6:28 am, 25 year old male lodged Coos County jail on burglary II and theft I, 300 block of S Wasson Street.
• 11:53 am, 53 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, Newmark and S Empire Boulevard.
• 1:25 pm, theft of bikes from bike rack on vehicle, 2nd Street and Anderson Avenue.
• 1:37 pm, shoplifter, 1000 block of S 1st St.
• 2:28 pm, located wanted subject, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue.
• 2:40 pm, theft of merchandise, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 3:19 pm, 43 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant and driving while suspended, 1300 block of N Bayshore Drive.
• 3:37 pm, 39 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 1300 block of N Bayshore Dr.
• 3:47 pm, recovered stolen property, 1100 block of Flanagan Ave.
• 3:49 pm, vicious dog, Empire Lakes trail.
• 5:07 pm, 30 year old male lodged Coos County jail, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 5:51 pm, harassment, 100 block of S 2nd Street.
• 6:08 pm, theft of dog, 100 block of S 3rd Street.
• 9:28 pm, theft, Kruse Avenue and S 5th Street.
• 10:59 pm, 24 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and upper Edgewood.
Coquille
• 7:38 am, 32 year old male transported to Coos County jail on two counts unlawful pointing a laser at another and two counts of menacing, 1000 block of N Elliott St.
• 1:35 pm, phone harassment, 200 block of N Baxter Street.
Reedsport
• 1:43 am, rape, 1100 block of Winchester Avenue.
• 6:18 am, theft, McKay’s.
• 7:51 pm, domestic disturbance, 300 block of Fir Avenue Apartments.
Friday 06/09:
North Bend
• 10:11 am, family dispute, 700 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 6:36 pm, male subject arrested on warrant, 800 block of N Central Boulevard.
• 6:52 pm, shoplifter, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:09 pm, intoxicated subject, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:14 pm, disorderly conduct, 2200 block of Newmark Street.
• 7:19 pm, harassment, 3800 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 10:15 pm, stolen vehicle, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 11:09 pm, prowler, 2300 block of Everett Ave.
Coos Bay
• 6:16 am, 49 year old female transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 3rd and Anderson.
• 6:57 am, theft, 300 block of S 5th Street.
• 11:30 am, graffiti calls, 200 block of S Cammann Street.
• 11:58 am, theft, 100 block of N Cammann St.
• 11: 59 am, fraud, 900 block of S Jefferson Street.
• 1:08 pm, theft, 2000 block of Newmark Ave.
• 2:12 pm, misuse of 911, 500 block of Central Ave.
• 3:18 pm, theft, 900 block of Newmark Ave.
• 3:53 pm, 45 year old female transported to Coos County jail. Neese and Wallace.
• 6:52 harassment, 2000 block of Newmark Ave.
• 7:48 pm, burglary, 1700 block of Cottonwood Avenue.
• 8:03 pm, 35 year old female cited for DUII, 100 block of W Hall Ave.
• 8:49 pm, juvenile problem, 600 block of Noble Avenue.
• 8:52 pm, loud noise, 500 block of S Broadway St.
• 10:43 pm, 55 year old female cited for DUII, 200 block of E Johnson Ave.
Coquille
• 9:28 am, game violation, 1500 block of N Laurel Street.
• 6:36 pm, 44 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrants, 300 block of Central Boulevard.
Reedsport
• 9:12 am, animal problem, 2100 block of Greenwood Avenue.
• 9:24 am, animal problem, 2100 block of Greenwood Avenue.
• 11:02 am, animal problem, NRA Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Visitor.
• 4:47 pm, civil dispute, 2000 block of Alder Ave.
• 9:19 pm, noise complaint, Mexican Express.
• 10:22 pm, harassment, 7-Eleven.
Saturday 06/10:
North Bend
• 2:22 am, 27 year old arrested and transported to Coos County jail on warrants, 1900 block of Union Avenue.
• 11:10 am, family dispute, 1800 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 12:22 pm, animal complaint, 2300 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 1:39 pm, harassment, 2600 block of Virginia Ave.
• 2:09 pm, disorderly conduct, Broadway Avenue and 13th Street.
• 3:05 pm, dispute, 1800 block of Monroe Ave.
• 3:36 pm, fraud, 800 block of California Ave.
• 4:53 pm, missing person, Highway 101 mile post 234.
• 5:40 pm, dispute, 2100 block of Newmark St.
• 7:04 pm, 35 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 1900 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:59 pm, harassment, 1800 block of Newmark Street.
• 8:44 pm, threats, 1100 block of Lewis Street.
• 10:32 pm, theft of bicycle, 2100 block of Everett Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 3:03 am, 32 year old female transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 400 block of Donnelly Street.
• 3:03 am, 62 year old male cited for theft II, 400 block of Donnelly St.
• 8:14 am, 36 year old male transported to Coos County jail on unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 100 block of LaClair Street.
• 8:39 pm, family dispute, 1300 block of N Bayshore Drive.
• 8:49 pm, 38 year old male lodged at Washington County jail on warrant, 200 block SW Adams Avenue.
• 12:46 pm, 56 year old female cited result of non-injury accident.
• 1:08 pm, stolen vehicle, 1200 block of Embarcadero Circle.
• 1:54 pm, disorderly conduct, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:55 pm, 35 year old male transported to Coos County jail, 200 block of S Schoneman St.
• 3:37 pm, dispute, 1200 block of Newmark.
• 3:57 pm, 45 year old female served on warrant, 1300 block of Airport Lane.
• 4:48 pm, dispute, Thompson Road.
• 5:14 pm, 38 year old female served on warrants, 200 block of N Baxter Street.
• 5:16 pm, 36 year old male transported to Coos County jail on theft III, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue.
• 6:44 pm, 22 year old male cited result of non-injury accident, 700 block of S Broadway St.
• 7:57 pm, weapons offense, 3100 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 8:13 pm, 34 year old female cited on theft II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:50 pm, disorderly conduct, Central and 4th.
Coquille
• 10:30 pm, criminal mischief, 200 block of E Main Street.
• 1:21 am, harassment, 1700 block of N Grape Court.
Sunday 06/11:
North Bend
• 12:14 am, dispute, 3500 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 2:46 am, stolen vehicle, 2500 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 7:47 am, disorderly conduct, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 8:55 am, dispute, Harrison and Washington.
• 9:06 am, theft, 3200 block of Tremont Ave.
• 9:26 am, family dispute, 1800 block of Monroe Avenue.
• 12:45 pm, dispute, Sheridan Avenue and Connecticut.
• 1:07 pm, criminal mischief, 900 block of Montana Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 1:47 am, 24 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 2:51 am, criminal mischief, 200 block of S Broadway Street.
• 3:04 am, theft, alley behind Egyptian.
• 7:49 am, theft, 200 block of S Schoneman St.
• 8:30 am, criminal mischief, 1400 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:10 am, disorderly conduct, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:49 am, disorderly conduct, 1000 block of S Broadway Street.
• 12:03 pm, 30 year old male transported to Coos County jail on felon in possession of firearm, 500 block of Edwards Avenue.
• 12:15 pm, neighbor dispute, 1100 block of Coos River Highway.
• 12:29 m, theft, 1600 block of Southwest Blvd.
• 12:31 pm, arson, 2nd Court alley.
• 3:43 pm, hit and run accident, 3100 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 4:16 pm, juvenile problem, 1600 block of Maxwell.
• 5:10 pm, juvenile problem, 200 block of S Schoneman Street.
• 5:10 pm, 29 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrants, 200 block of S Schoneman Street.
• 6:39 pm, hit and run accident, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:40 pm, 24 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 700 block of S Empire Blvd.
• 10:57 pm, juvenile problem, 200 block of S Cammann Street.
• 11:04 am, dispute, 1600 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 11:35 pm, 28 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 900 block of S 1st Street.
• 11:54 pm, disorderly conduct, Highway 101 and Barry Road.
Coquille
•• 12:33 pm, hit and run accident, 30 block of N Baxter Street.
• 7:05 pm, vicious dog, 96900 block of Highway 42S.
Reedsport
• 4:37 pm, animal problem, Lions Park. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_56a592dc-12a6-11ee-a6db-efbb25ed7ae8.html | 2023-06-25T09:58:03 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_56a592dc-12a6-11ee-a6db-efbb25ed7ae8.html |
LOCAL
Where to see fireworks, celebrate the Fourth in Gaston and Cleveland counties
Chloe Collins
The Gaston Gazette
America is celebrating its 247th birthday.
For those celebrating locally, here’s a list of events in Gaston and Cleveland counties:
Gaston County
- Gastonia will celebrate Independence Day Tuesday, July 4, near the Rotary Centennial Pavilion at 111 N. South St. Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. and will include food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, and a free kid zone which will include a Ferris wheel, inflatables, face painting and more. Live music will play from 6-9:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin around 9:30 p.m.
- Bessemer City’s Independence Day event will take place on Friday, June 30, and include music, food, and fun for the whole family. The celebration will take place in downtown Bessemer City from 6-10 p.m.
- Dallas’s festivities will take place at Cloninger Park on Tuesday, July 4, from 6-9 p.m., and will include a concert, food vendors, and fireworks beginning at 9 p.m. The Dallas Police Department advises those attending to prepare in advance for road closures that will begin around 2 p.m.
- Cramerton will host its Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 1. The event will take place at Centennial Center located at 100 Center St. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and will include music and fireworks after dark.
- Cherryville’s celebration will take place on Friday, June 30, at Rudisill Stadium, which is located off of East Church Street. From 6-10:30 p.m., visitors will find music, food, activities, and fireworks later in the evening.
- Belmont will host its a festival on Friday, June 30, at 24 S. Main St. Beginning at 6 p.m., guests will find a beverage garden, and a DJ playing music. At 7 p.m. a live act concert will take place on the upper field of Stowe Park. Fireworks are popping off at 10 p.m. The city of Belmont advises guests to use caution when crossing Main Street as it will not be closed for the event.
- Stanley’s residents and visitors will find an Independence Day celebration at Harper Park on July 4. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and guests will find free rides, blow-ups, concessions, and food. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. A free shuttle will be available for park and ride from Stanley Pentecostal Church from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Mount Holly will celebrate the holiday on Thursday, June 29, in Mount Holly’s historic district downtown. Starting at 5:30 p.m., visitors will find food trucks, a kid zone, live music, and more family fun. Fireworks are set to begin after dark.
Cleveland County
- Shelby will host an Independence Day celebration on Monday, July 3, located at Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter St. Starting at 5 p.m. will be a double elimination cornhole tournament taking place in the gym. Cost to enter is $20 per team with a maximum of 30 teams competing for a cash prize. Registration for the cornhole tournament has already opened, and interested parties can find more information from the Parks and Recreation tab on the city of Shelby website. Beginning at 7 p.m., guests will find food trucks, music, and games. From 7-9 p.m., children visiting the festival can find figures like Spiderman, Superman, and Captain America in addition to other kid-zone fun. There will be a patriotic costume contest at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
- Lattimore’s celebration will take place on Tuesday, July 4, and will include a parade and celebration at 120 Cherry St. The event will begin with the parade at 9 a.m. and proceed with concession and lunch and live music until noon.
- King’s Mountain declared via Facebook that its fireworks show this year will be, “The largest fireworks show between Charlotte and Asheville.” This festival will be held on Saturday, July 1, at Patriots Park 220 S. Railroad Ave. The city plans to have food, inflatables and games for kids, and music. Live music will begin at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.
- Casar will host another unique July 4th celebration this year, on July 4, located at 137 Deviney St. Casar hosts an annual turtle race among other games at the Independence Day event. This year guests can also participate in a talent show that will take place at 7 p.m. Sign-ups for the talent show are from 5-7 p.m. Fireworks will begin after dark. | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/23/july-4th-festivities-in-gaston-and-cleveland-counties/70334294007/ | 2023-06-25T10:15:53 | 1 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/23/july-4th-festivities-in-gaston-and-cleveland-counties/70334294007/ |
TWIN FALLS — When asked how often he wishes the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office had either dash cameras or body cameras, Capt. Scott Bishop has a simple response.
“The answer is, ‘daily’,” Bishop said. “Every time we go to court I wish we had them.”
The sheriff’s office has been considering it for years but at present has neither type of camera for patrol deputies.
An informal survey of Magic Valley law enforcement agencies reveals the office appears to be among the only ones that don’t have either.
Cameras would be useful, Bishop said, and not just for serious offenses. Something as simple as a citation written for a motorist running a red light will likely have more probability of success in court if it was caught on video.
As late as Friday during a preliminary hearing, a public defender asked a Twin Falls County officer whether an incident in which drugs were reportedly found in a vehicle was captured on video or audio. The response was a “no.”
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In a more serious incident, Twin Falls County Sheriff’s deputies didn’t have cameras that might have provided evidence during an officer-involved shooting on Aug. 26 that started off as a high-speed pursuit after a 24-year-old passenger threatened a motorist with a gun.
The passenger, Caleb Tussey, was later shot during a confrontation with the deputies near Buhl.
Man wasn't carrying gun at the time he was killed, but had fired at a deputy's car moments before, investigation concludes
Deputies involved in the incident were cleared after a months-long investigation by the Magic Valley Critical Incident Task Force that was reviewed by a prosecuting attorney.
Another fatal officer-involved shooting happened in mid-May as Twin Falls County deputies and officers from the Twin Falls Police Department attempted to serve a civil protection order on a 45-year-old man in Kimberly.
Twin Falls Police Department officers got body cameras in 2017. The Times-News wasn’t able to determine whether video or audio evidence was collected after the shooting, which is being investigated by the Idaho State Police as part of the critical incident task force.
Jerome County deputies were also involved in a Sept. 20 officer-involved shooting that led to the death of 34-year-old Amos Campbell.
The investigation report of the Campbell incident referenced multiple times when video from the cameras provided evidence into officer’s actions, and microphones recorded the sound of gunfire.
Report said man had discussed plans to kill police officers if they approached him
Body camera footage from a Kimberly Police Department officer was also examined by investigators. No charges were filed against law enforcement officers in the incident.
A costly priority
Bishop says equipping deputies with cameras is high on his priority list. Making that happen, however, will depend on finding enough money. He’s hoping to squeeze something from the sheriff’s office’s $5.5 million budget and perhaps get additional funds from grant money.
Having such a dash-camera system to equip the 50 patrol deputies would cost $500,000 for a 5-year contract, he said. The sum is not just for the cost of the cameras, but for maintenance including data storage.
The cameras are relatively cheap, with the best ones costing almost $2,000. But the cost for storage adds up. There are requirements to have redundancy and in addition, rules require some of the data to be stored for 100 years.
Capt. Dennis Clark of the Jerome Police Department, however, says body-worn cameras provide an invaluable service to law enforcement officers.
“They have worked out absolutely wonderfully,” Clark said of the cameras that were issued in 2016.
Officers wouldn’t want to go back to the time they didn’t have them, he said.
“They tell an accurate picture of what happened,” he said. And officers can review footage from their cameras, helping with reports or when testifying in court.
“In today’s political climate, the body cameras are definitely something you would want on your side,” he said.
Bishop said he leans toward installing dash cameras, which would pick up a wide-angle view and be accompanied with an antenna that would pick up audio around the car.
But he’s faced with tough budget decisions; retaining enough deputies to respond to calls is a bit higher on his priority list.
Hoping for a grant
Grant money, or leftover COVID funds, might be available to at least partially cover that cost, he said.
There’s a July 1 deadline to apply for a Byrne grant, which helps fund police efforts nationwide.
Just across town, the Twin Falls Police Department has body cameras issued to patrol vehicles.
There are five reasons for the body cameras, says the city’s website: professionalism, transparency, accountability, training and evidence.
In October 2015, the Twin Falls Police Department was awarded matching funds in a Department of Justice grant for body-worn cameras (BWC). After a bidding process in 2016, Axon was awarded the bid and officers were wearing the cameras in spring of 2017.
Receiving a grant might be vital for Twin Falls Sheriff’s Office, Bishop said, as it is not a small department, having about 50 deputies.
“We didn’t hesitate,” said Gooding County Shaun Gough when he talked about how his agency secured both body cameras and dash cameras about 10 years ago. He said the footage obtained from the cameras can help deputies when they fill out police reports.
They have worked out well for the office, and he said he hasn’t had a problem with the expense.
The dash cameras are activated when the overhead lights are turned on, and rewind back 30 seconds. The body cameras have been of assistance, too. Although, like any technology, they aren’t foolproof.
An officer-involved shooting occurred Feb. 23 in a physical altercation between a deputy and Roland Silas Brand II. In the struggle, the body camera fell off, but investigators were able to retrieve audio, Gough said. In addition, a bystander took video of the incident. No one was injured.
Gough added that body parts and other objects, such as weapons, can obscure a body camera’s lens, or at times a law enforcement officer is turned away from the action.
But for the most part, body cameras do a good job at picking up important video, Clark said.
Even if five officers are serving a search warrant, Gough says each one needs to have a body camera.
“We don’t want to miss anything,” Gough said.
Complaints against officers
Law enforcement agencies say another benefit to the cameras is that it helps resolve issues when officers are accused of improper conduct.
When someone has a complaint, camera footage is reviewed, but said almost all the time it shows that officers acted properly, Gough said.
Just mentioning video is sometimes enough to dispel complaints, he added.
Lincoln County Sheriff Rene King said 42 minutes of bodycam footage recently quelled a complaint about a deputy. The video showed the deputy acted appropriately in the incident, King said.
King said that, before he was sheriff, he was cleared with the aid of a body camera. Someone accused him of using another deputy’s name, but a review of the video showed he didn’t.
That doesn’t mean that officer’s actions sometimes can’t be improved upon, Clark said.
Clips from body cameras are randomly reviewed, he said, to ensure that officers are abiding by the “professionalism that we expect.” | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/we-dont-want-to-miss-anything-law-enforcement-agencies-tout-body-cams/article_e65d6804-11f8-11ee-8f83-47812db182f4.html | 2023-06-25T10:30:47 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/we-dont-want-to-miss-anything-law-enforcement-agencies-tout-body-cams/article_e65d6804-11f8-11ee-8f83-47812db182f4.html |
Saturday marked the one-year anniversary since the U.S. Supreme Court rescinded the five-decade-old right to abortion. For approximately 11 weeks following the end of Roe v. Wade, Ohio was under a six-week abortion ban. Now a year later, confusion and court cases have since set the stage for the abortion debate in Ohio, and voters may get a chance to decide for themselves.
“It was a win for babies and moms,” Margie Christie, executive director of Dayton Right to Life, said about the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling, which struck down Roe v. Wade. “Our mission has never wavered in 51 years, regardless of the political status of abortion, we will continue providing resources, education, and support to women and families in need.”
Once the Dobbs decision was in place, a previous injunction on Ohio’s Human Rights and Heartbeat Protection Act, or the Heartbeat Bill, was lifted. Gov. Mike DeWine had previously signed the Heartbeat Bill in April 2019, but a preliminary injunction prevented state officials from enforcing it until the Dobbs decision last year. The law bans abortions after embryonic cardiac activity is detected, which is about six weeks into a pregnancy.
“Once the Dobbs decision was in place and Roe v. Wade was overturned, 50 years of precedent was overturned. We were only able to provide abortion care prior to six weeks, and that included medication abortion,” said Kersha Deibel, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio.
Impact on access, patients
The Heartbeat Bill was in effect for approximately 11 weeks before a new court challenge imposed a new preliminary injunction on it. While the full impact of this ban will not be known until a later date due to reporting delays — Ohio typically releases its induced abortions report in September — clinics reported significant drops in the patients they were able to serve in Ohio, having to send them to other states with less strict laws.
“We did actually send, for about 60 days, had to send upwards of 500 patients to states like Michigan, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, places like that who were willing and able to open their doors and see our patients, but it was a very grueling 60 days when we had to ask our patients — many of them had never left their neighborhood, their city — and we were now asking them to travel across state lines to actually access health care,” Deibel said.
During that time, patients of the Dayton Women’s Med Center in Kettering would have their pre-op visit locally before going to the center’s Indianapolis facility to have the surgery, a representative of the center told the Dayton Daily News.
“The state of Ohio imposed a burden on Dayton women seeking a termination by forcing them (to) travel at least 250 miles or more to receive the service. This impacted women financially and put some women at medical risk,” the representative said.
Additionally, the center stopped prescribing the abortion pill during that time due it being unknown if the patients prescribed the medication would take it in Indiana or Ohio.
Credit: JIM NOELKER
Credit: JIM NOELKER
The Women’s Med Center is seeing more patients this year compared to last year, the representative said, but an estimate was not available. They see about 3,500 patients per year.
“We have always seen patients and received physician referrals from several states. That continues to be the case. What has changed now is the mix — we see more patients from Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee because those states are not allowing abortions. We have also had patients fly to Dayton from Texas,” the representative said. “It is very busy for us as we try to accommodate all women seeking to terminate, many of whom are traveling hundreds of miles to reach us.”
Right to Life saw increases in needs
Dayton Right to Life also saw an influx of women seeking help after the Heartbeat Bill was in effect for approximately 11 weeks.
“Through the course of the summer, through about August or September, our pantry really experienced an increase with moms coming and getting information and getting assistance and all that kind of stuff. So it was actually really eye opening about what actually had been going on this whole time for the last 50 years,” said Christie. “We were excited that we were able to help women get some assistance and get them to choose life for their child.”
What was a grueling time for some during the 11 weeks the Heartbeat Bill was in effect was a success to others trying to outlaw abortion.
“Our phones started going off the hook ringing as to what our next steps would be in the state of Ohio, and you had to take a moment to pause and reflect, because for over 50 years, men and women way before me have been fighting for life not just in Ohio but across the country,” Mike Gonidakis, president of Ohio Right to Life, said when the Supreme Court handed down its decision.
It wasn’t entirely a victory for anti-abortion activists. This just brought the debate to the state level, Gonidakis said.
“The court’s decision did not result in a victory for the pro-life movement because a victory defined by us is ending abortion, but what the court did, is they got it right that there is no federal constitutional right to an abortion, and we always believed that this is a state’s rights decision,” Gonidakis said.
Clashing opinions
Both sides continue to disagree about whether or not the laws restricting access to abortion are harmful to the people seeking them.
Members of the Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights, including co-founder Dr. Marcela Azevedo, say the Heartbeat Bill put patients’ lives in danger. The Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights formed after the Dobbs decision and received support from more than 1,000 physicians.
“It’s incredible that it’s been a year since the Dobbs decision came through and really changed the world of patient care as we all know it here as physicians,” said Dr. Lauren Beene, co-founder of Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights. “For me, that all started on the Monday after the Dobbs decision almost one year ago when I came to work and realized through my patient interactions that we were facing a true medical crisis in our state, as well as in the country at large, but particularly in the state of Ohio.”
The group has been part of an effort to bring a proposed amendment before Ohio voters to ensure access to abortion. On Thursday, Beene said they believed they had collected enough signatures to meet the submission deadline in July to get it placed on the November ballot.
Gonidakis said Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights doesn’t represent all doctors, noting there are tens of thousands of licensed physicians in Ohio. Gonidakis sits on the State Medical Board of Ohio.
“Their claims of women’s health is ridiculous because every law that I’ve worked on at Ohio Right to Life in the past 16 years always has an exception to save the life of the mother. Every single one, including the Heartbeat Bill,” Gonidakis said.
A doctor with Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights said even with the five exceptions written out in the Heartbeat Bill, “there’s just tremendous degrees of unknown.”
Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights still has to go through the process of certifying their proposed amendment for the ballot, while an August special election seeks to impose a supermajority rule for citizen-led initiatives on the ballot.
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GREENSBORO — It could be months before a judge will determine whether to release video footage from Thursday’s fatal shooting of a 51-year-old man by a Greensboro police officer.
Such footage is not public record in North Carolina, though the police department has pledged to petition the Superior Court of Guilford County to release all video from body-worn cameras and dash cameras at the scene of the shooting. A judge will then decide whether to release it, who can watch and under what criteria.
The timing for that request will likely be after the Guilford County District Attorney makes a determination in the case based upon an investigation being conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
On Thursday, officers were called to the 1000 block of Tuscaloosa Street about 12:12 a.m. in reference to a suspicious vehicle. An officer saw a man — later identified as Graham Thomas Roberson — walking in the street.
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An officer in a police vehicle approached the man, and that’s when police say Roberson displayed a firearm. An officer fired their weapon from inside the vehicle, striking Roberson, who was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital.
The SBI’s investigation into the fatal shooting is ongoing and it’s unclear how long it may take to complete, an SBI spokeswoman said Friday. Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be forwarded to the Guilford County District Attorney for review and to determine whether any criminal charges are appropriate.
In early April, the police department petitioned the court to release all video recordings — 104 of them — from the August 2022 night that an officer fatally shot 17-year-old Nasanto Crenshaw. The request was made after the Guilford County District Attorney’s Office announced its decision March 30 not to pursue criminal charges against the officer. That decision came months after the District Attorney received the SBI’s investigative report in November.
A spokeswoman for the Greensboro Police Department said they will not be releasing any information at this time about the officer involved in this week’s shooting — including the officer’s years of experience in law enforcement and the length of time employed with the department. The officer was placed on administrative duty per departmental policy.
The city’s police department has 705 body-worn cameras and all of its 215 patrol cars have dash cameras. Officers are required to record interactions when responding to calls for service and conducting policing activities.
The police department is continuing to work on a “post-critical incident policy” that will outline the process and steps for the release of information following a critical incident, such as a shooting that involves a police officer(s), spokeswoman Josie Cambareri said Friday.
“The policy will provide for trust and consistency for our community and for officers,” she said. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/what-to-expect-sbi-begins-investigation-into-fatal-shooting-by-greensboro-officer/article_9aafe6a2-11d5-11ee-9027-f76a91f75213.html | 2023-06-25T11:41:35 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/what-to-expect-sbi-begins-investigation-into-fatal-shooting-by-greensboro-officer/article_9aafe6a2-11d5-11ee-9027-f76a91f75213.html |
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There were 252 new Indiana laws approved this year by the Republican-controlled General Assembly and enacted by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb, mostly during the month of April.
While a few laws took effect immediately, such as Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 2 reclassifying certain Indiana business taxes to enable some companies to qualify for a larger federal tax deduction, the bulk of the new state statutes — as usual — take effect July 1, including the two-year budget in House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1001.
Here's a look at some notable new laws Hoosiers should know:
Book bans — Every public school board and charter school governing body is required to establish a procedure for the parent of any student, or any person residing in the school district, to request the removal of library materials deemed "obscene" or "harmful to minors." School districts must also post a list of the complete holdings of its school libraries on each school’s website and provide a printed copy of the library catalogue to any individual upon request. (HEA 1447)
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Speed cameras — The Indiana Department of Transportation is authorized to use camera enforcement to ticket motorists exceeding the speed limit by at least 11 mph in highway work zones. Speeding motorists would get off with a warning for a first violation, a $75 fine for the second and a $150 fine for each subsequent violation. (HEA 1015)
Juror pay — The pay for prospective jurors is doubled to $30 a day while seated jurors must be paid $80 a day for the first five days of a trial, and $90 for each trial day thereafter. Prospective and seated jurors also continue to be entitled to a daily mileage reimbursement for travel to and from the court. It's Indiana's first juror pay increase in a quarter-century. (HEA 1466)
Lake County convention center — The Lake County Board of Commissioners must begin soliciting proposals to construct and operate a convention center and adjacent hotel. The Lake County Council may increase the innkeepers' tax rate on hotel stays up to 10% from 5% to partially fund the convention center. The city of Gary can obtain up to $3 million a year for blighted building demolition from the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority, so long as the city puts up a matching amount. (SEA 434)
21st Century Scholars — Eligible students automatically are enrolled in the state's 21st Century Scholars program that guarantees a low- or no-cost college education to individuals who comply with program guidelines. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education must inform eligible students and their families of their enrollment in the program, along with the academic requirements the student must meet to obtain and maintain a college tuition scholarship. (HEA 1449)
Public health — More state resources are available to local public health departments to prioritize preventative health care and enact other organizational and mission-driven reforms following the COVID-19 pandemic. Altogether, $225 million is appropriated over two years to begin the work. (SEA 4)
AirTags — The unlawful use of a remote tracking device, such as an Apple AirTag, is in most cases a felony, punishable by up to two and a half years behind bars for a repeat offense or if the person being tracked has a protective order against the tracker, or six years in prison if the equipment is used for stalking. Prosecutors may also seek a penalty enhancement of up to six additional years in prison if the person employing a remote tracking device commits another felony causing serious bodily injury while using the equipment. (SEA 161)
Charter schools — The proceeds of each new voter-approved school funding referendum in Lake County must be shared with local charter schools in proportion to the number of children living in the school district who attend charter schools. Beginning July 1, 2024, all incremental property tax revenue growth at Lake County school districts must be shared on a proportional basis with local charter schools. (SEA 391, HEA 1001)
Encroachment — Twenty-five feet is set as the minimum bystander distance if a police officer orders a person to stop approaching when the officer is lawfully engaged in the execution of his or her official duties. Police and firefighters may clear an area 25 feet away from any emergency incident, such as a car crash or fire, or a greater distance if the area is marked using flags, barricades or emergency tape. (HEA 1186)
Pension investments — The $45 billion Indiana Public Retirement System is prohibited from contracting with investment managers who consider environmental, social or governance (ESG) factors — such as reducing air pollution or ensuring diverse corporate board membership — when making investment decisions, unless the INPRS board determines ESG investments are in the financial best interest of its members. INPRS also is required to divest all of its holdings that are closely associated with the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (HEA 1008, SEA 268)
Domestic violence — Individuals arrested for any of 13 domestic violence-related offenses must be jailed without bail for at least 24 hours after arrest — triple the state's former eight-hour cooling-off period. The crime of invasion of privacy also is a Level 6 felony, instead of a Class A misdemeanor, if the person has a prior, unrelated conviction for stalking. (SEA 158)
Gary schools — A five-member, appointed school board is reestablished for the Gary Community School Corp. to eventually replace the Indiana Distressed Unit Appeals Board as the governing body for the formerly cash-strapped school district. Gary’s mayor and the Gary Common Council appoint one member each, and the three others are chosen by the Indiana secretary of education, including at least one Gary resident, one resident of Gary or Lake County, and a final member from anywhere. (SEA 327)
Illiana Expressway — All references in state law to the never-constructed Illiana Expressway, a public-private toll road that would have connected Interstate 65 in south Lake County to Interstate 55 near Joliet, Illinois, in an effort to relieve through-truck congestion on the Borman Expressway, are deleted in the hope of ending Illiana uncertainty that has depressed property values and slowed development in south Lake County. (SEA 44)
Animal facilities — All newly constructed or remodeled facilities for dogs and cats, including animal shelters, veterinary offices, pet shops and boarding centers, must have an operating fire alarm system that automatically contacts the local fire or police department, or staff present in the building any time a dog or cat is on site. The mandate follows a 2021 inferno at an Indianapolis pet shop that killed more than 100 animals. (SEA 277)
Throwing stars — The easily concealable, star-shaped, knife-like weapons with blades set at different angles are treated the same as other types of knives recognized by Indiana — ending a nearly four-decade state throwing star ban. Throwing stars still cannot be brought to a school, on a school bus or another student transport vehicle. (SEA 77) | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/government-politics/dozens-of-new-indiana-laws-take-effect-saturday/article_b3c76040-1061-11ee-b9d7-5bd4d25f56b1.html | 2023-06-25T12:05:11 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/government-politics/dozens-of-new-indiana-laws-take-effect-saturday/article_b3c76040-1061-11ee-b9d7-5bd4d25f56b1.html |
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100 years ago
June 25, 1923: The Lincoln City Council is expected to pass ordinances providing for 24 blocks of pavement to be laid this season. Another project also being discussed would connect up the hard road coming into Lincoln from the north. How this connection will be routed has not been determined.
75 years ago
June 25, 1948: Normal businessmen turned handymen on Thursday to build a bandstand for the town's first band concert Friday. Temporary carpenters were Paul Rice, Less Cornick and Fred Fissell. The stand and bleachers have been erected just east of the Illinois Central tracks on Beaufort Street.
50 years ago
June 25, 1973: All members of the wedding party were on skates Saturday when Georgianna T. Brewer, 1211 S. Wright, became the bride of Gene L. Cunningham, 906 E. Oakland. The wedding was at Skate 'n Place, 1701 S. Morris, which is owned by the bridegroom and his best man.
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June 25, 1998: Illinois Power Co. is calling for a "conservation day" due to tight power supplies. The utility is asking customers to reduce the use of electricity not essential to healthy and safety between the peak hours of usage, which are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Continued heat and humidity are pushing demand higher while supplies are tight.
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An unexploded Molotov cocktail -- a bottle typically filled with gasoline and stuffed with a rag -- sat on the porch of a home in West Philadelphia on Sunday morning, after officials said, it failed to ignite during an arson attempt.
Law enforcement officials said that at about 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, police were investigating a scene along the 5000 block of Aspen Street in West Philadelphia, after someone -- police have not yet named any individual, or individuals sought in this case -- attempted to burn the front porch of a home, along with a vehicle parked out front.
Officers on scene were able to recover at least one unexploded Molotov cocktail that failed to ignite.
However, early Sunday, some fire damage could be seen on the porch and on a car nearby.
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Officials said an investigation into this incident is ongoing.
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One if by land, two if by sea — and three if you do both.
That’s how I approached my trip to Hawaii: Wanting to see our most remote state from the air, from the water and from the land (because that’s where the shops are).
This was also the perfect way to distract myself from the aging process, by celebrating my 60th birthday in Hawaii.
Or, as I framed it, marking the 20th anniversary of my trip to Hawaii for my 40th birthday.
No matter how you look at it, a lot of pineapple was involved.
Every trip — whether it involves climbing the Eiffel Tower or listening to the loons on a Minnesota lake — has its high points, low points and points that make you wonder “are we being filmed for some sort of prank show?”
During our 10-day visit to Hawaii, which included a seven-day cruise, we enjoyed everything from Dole Whip to wild chickens:
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Do we earn more frequent flyer miles this way? To get to Honolulu, my husband, Rex, and I flew on Southwest Airlines out of Milwaukee. And — because Norwegian Cruise Line booked our flights and insists on securing the absolutely cheapest fare possible — we hopped, skipped and jumped our way to California.
We took three short-ish flights, to Phoenix, Santa Ana, Calif., and San Jose, before finally (eight hours after leaving Milwaukee) boarding a plane bound for Honolulu.
The upside to all this plane time? We got to know our cabin crew, since we were the only two people on the plane between flights. They gave us extra sodas and tips on where to dine in Waikiki. Not a total trade-off for spending a lifetime feeling trapped on a plane, but at least it was something.
$8.99 for a bag of chips? No matter how much I travel, I will never get over the alternate universe that exists when you’re shopping and dining at an airport. Being at the mercy of Big Airport is no fun, but sometimes, when your stomach won’t stop growling, you grimace and drop a day’s salary on a grilled chicken sandwich with a side of fries.
The benefits of being a borderline hoarder: To start this trip off right, I wore a Hawaiian shirt I purchased more than 40 years ago from Bergner’s Department Store at Regency Mall. My sister, Kathy, was working there, so I probably even got her employee discount. It was fun to wear it on an actual trip to Hawaii, but even more important was impressing an old hippie working at a Hudson News store in the San Jose Airport.
“I love that shirt,” he said while ringing up my $12.99 package of peanuts. “It’s vintage, which makes it cool.” (I’m also vintage, so thanks for the compliment.)
Gearing up: It’s always good to be prepared — like every Boy Scout knows — but you can take it to a ridiculous extreme.
We took a snorkeling tour with the non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation, and the man seated next to us on the boat had more gear with him than Jacques Cousteau. We watched him put on a full wetsuit, leaving only his face exposed, along with his own mask, fins and snorkel — plus extensive housing for using his iPhone underwater. And that was in addition to his GoPro camera.
All this to snorkel off a boat at the very popular Molokini Crater, Maui’s iconic crescent-shaped islet, which attracts hundreds of tourists each day to enjoy the crystal clear waters, abundant coral and colorful fish. He even clipped on a knife! Was he going to filet a fish?
Are they filming a reality TV show? On this same five-hour snorkeling trip, a group of six women “of a certain age” talked non-stop, in the heaviest East Coast accents I have ever heard, bickering and sniping the whole way. I’m still not convinced this wasn’t an episode of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Senior Division.”
Paging Captain Nemo: The day after our snorkeling excursion, we took to the sea again in the Atlantis Submarine in Maui. It was my first time in a submarine that was actually in the water — unlike the German U-505 sub in Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. We boarded it from the water after a 20-minute boat ride, and I admit that was kind of a thrill, even if it’s just a small, 48-passenger vessel.
It’s a real submarine (an “absolutely real submarine,” according to the Atlantis company), and we took a real trip around the ocean, seeing rays, lots of fish, a sunken boat and even a shark. The Atlantis dives a maximum of 100 feet under the waves, so you never feel unsafe.
Up, up and away we go! As for the “air” portion of my “land, air and sea” goal, we covered that with a helicopter tour over the island of Kauai. This is a wonderful, thrilling way to see the island. Because there are no roads through vast parts of the interior, the only other way to see this much of the Na Pali Coast area is by boat or — if you’ve got the time and the stamina — by hiking the strenuous 11-mile Kalalau Trail.
It’s not cheap, with fares starting at about $225 a person, but it’s worth the splurge if you can swing it. Rex is already saving his spare change to fund a second helicopter tour.
Oh, that’s why it’s called a rainforest: We visited Hilo on the Big Island, which is famous for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — and for copious amounts of rain. And boy, did it rain. All day. We still hiked some six miles in the park, but it wasn’t always pleasant.
Kenosha connection: There’s always at least one. On this trip, comedian Tim Kaminski performed two shows on our cruise ship. Before his first show, he walked through the audience, talking with people. When he found out we were from Kenosha, he immediately said, “My son went to UW-Parkside.” It’s a small world, indeed. Also, his father worked for the Green Bay Packers for 40 years and has four Super Bowl rings, he said. (Yes, we talked about Aaron Rodgers. He’s definitely NOT a fan of our former QB1.)
Trivial pursuits: Whenever I’m on a cruise, I try to play trivia as many times as possible. We were off the ship every day on this trip, but we managed to squeeze in some games. And I’m not ashamed to say spending a big chunk of my childhood parked in front of the television helped in the “Classic TV Trivia” challenge.
Sign me up: A cruise — and life in general — is more fun if you participate. That’s how I found myself taking part in several team competitions. (For the record, the women’s team bested the men in a series of silly contests.)
Does anybody really know what time it is? When you travel through so many time zones, the question isn’t so much “where am I?” as it is “when am I?” At one point, we were at the Oakland, Calif., airport, but my watch was still on Hawaii time, and I was too groggy from all that plane travel to do the math. Meanwhile, my Fitbit stayed on Kenosha time for the entire trip. That’s why you have to be careful when texting someone back home, or you risk getting a nasty message from your brother-in-law reminding you it’s 2:30 a.m. Sorry!
Whip it, Whip it good: If anyone is looking for a franchising idea, I suggest we open a local Dole Whip store. The frozen pineapple treat is so addictive, however, I fear I would gobble up all the profits.
Power walking, lazy-style: What’s there to do in the Denver airport at 4 a.m. during a long layover? While Rex dozed in a chair, I walked back and forth in a loop on the moving sidewalks. If it didn’t cost so much to park, I’d do this regularly at Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport. You really feel like you’re flying as you stride on that “sidewalk.”
Howdy, neighbor: I suspect this is true all of the time, but when you travel to Hawaii in May, you meet lots of people visiting from the Midwest. We chatted with people from Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and even from Muskego, less than 30 miles from here.
Apparently, I am a unicorn: Working for an honest-to-goodness print newspaper is becoming more and more of a rarity, but I didn’t realize how much of one until I met some young people from Los Angeles on the cruise. When I told them what I do for a living, one of them said, “A newspaper? Is that still a thing?” And this from someone who lives in LA — home to the Los Angeles Times, a legacy newspaper! To all of you reading this and subscribing to the Kenosha News, we appreciate it very much.
C’mon, get happy! If you’re lucky enough to be healthy and have the funds to travel, I hope you do it. And when you do travel, please don’t be a sourpuss. You know the type: Nothing’s as good as it was 20 years ago. The airlines are terrible, etc., etc. Instead of spewing complaints, try instead to spread some good vibes. You — and everyone around you — will feel so much better.
About those wild chickens: Yes, you’ll see them everywhere in Hawaii, and, no, they don’t eat them. I find them adorable; others, not so much. However you feel about wild birds, just be careful when walking on a trail or you could end up in fowl trouble by tripping over a rooster. (Trust me.) | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/aloha-from-hawaii-exploring-by-air-water-and-land/article_ce9a6e5a-11e5-11ee-9db8-2f4b707777fb.html | 2023-06-25T12:27:01 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/aloha-from-hawaii-exploring-by-air-water-and-land/article_ce9a6e5a-11e5-11ee-9db8-2f4b707777fb.html |
It’s not all palm trees, tropical drinks and snorkeling in Hawaii.
You’re quickly reminded of that fact when you visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial on Oahu, part of the National Park Service.
It’s a solemn place, but also a bustling place, as visitors flock to the site of the Dec. 7, 1941, surprise attack by Japanese forces.
The mood can perhaps be summed up by The Lone Sailor statue, who silently looks over the beautiful harbor. The statue signifies the men and women who have served, are serving, or will serve in the Navy.
He’s called The Lone Sailor, yet he is hardly ever alone as visitors take selfies with him in the area where some 2,400 service members were killed on that fateful morning that launched the U.S. into World War II.
Depending on your time and interest, you can spend a few hours here or all day, visiting the various exhibits and museums, including the USS Arizona Memorial, where a dazzling white platform straddles the wreck of the warship, still leaking oil since it sank that day, carrying more than a thousand crew members to their deaths.
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The national memorial is a reminder that terrible things can — and do — happen in beautiful places.
It’s also a reminder of how strange life can be at times.
Inside the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center store is a huge section featuring Hello Kitty! items, which are very popular in Japan.
That did not sit well with one visitor.
“Don’t they realize what happened here?” he kept saying, in a loud, distressed tone. “How can they sell this stuff?”
His point wasn’t lost on me — it is jarring to see a Japanese icon sold at Pearl Harbor — but it’s not any more strange than seeing T-shirts for sale with photos of U.S. ships blowing up in the harbor. Who would wear such an image? And why?
That said, a great number of visitors to Pearl Harbor are there with tour groups from Japan, and you’ll hear Japanese spoken almost as much as you hear English.
That’s a good reminder that nations can heal and come together even when they were once enemies.
And if you do visit, make sure you greet The Lone Sailor. He enjoys the company. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/hawaii-trip-a-solemn-stop-in-pearl-harbor/article_c950c8ee-12a9-11ee-916b-ebb08752220a.html | 2023-06-25T12:27:07 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/hawaii-trip-a-solemn-stop-in-pearl-harbor/article_c950c8ee-12a9-11ee-916b-ebb08752220a.html |
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