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PLAIN CITY, Ohio — More than 100 people showed up at Ferguson Funeral Home in Plain City to say goodbye to an infant who was found in a garbage truck last week.
"It's such a shame that things like this have to happen, but it's encouraging and inspiring to see all of the support coming from the community," said Ray Stutzman, who lives in Plain City.
Plain City Police announced on June 15 that the remains of a newborn girl were discovered in the back of a garbage truck. She still had the umbilical cord attached when she was found, according to the police.
Because she was discovered in Madison County, community leaders named her Madison Baby Doe.
After community donations paid for her funeral, Ferguson Funeral Home and Forest Grove Cemetery provided the services at no charge.
"It wasn't a shock to me that so many people showed up today, because in times of need, Plain City has always been that way," said Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee.
McKee said the newborn's cause of death remains unknown at this time, and investigators are waiting on the final autopsy report from the Montgomery County Coroner's Office.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact police at 614-873-2921.
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SAN ANTONIO — (AP) — The first dinner that Victor Wembanyama had in his new home city was filled with San Antonio royalty. Gregg Popovich was there, of course. So were Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Manu Ginobili and Sean Elliott.
NBA champions, all of them.
Wembanyama now starts his quest to join their club.
Even as the welcomes for Wemby continued Saturday — one at San Antonio's iconic downtown River Walk, another at the arena — the French teen who has been labeled a generational basketball talent already was thinking about what comes next. He's got a visit to Nike headquarters in Oregon in the next few days, appointments to see some houses in San Antonio that he might be calling home for the next few years and then practices for the NBA Summer League.
"I've got a lot to do," Wembanyama said. "But it's all right. It's OK. It's all going to fit in."
He's excited, and rightly so. He put on a Spurs uniform on Saturday for the first time and will play in one for the first time sometime in early July in either Sacramento or Las Vegas; San Antonio plays in both of those summer leagues. He offered high-fives to hundreds of Spurs employees who showed up at the arena on Saturday to welcome him, smiling the whole way.
"These are exciting times," Spurs CEO R.C. Buford said.
They come with the biggest expectations. The morning party on the River Walk took place at the spot where the Spurs' championship celebrations usually are centered. And the news conference that followed at the arena came with Wembanyama seated on a stage that just happened to be at the same end of the court as San Antonio's five NBA championship banners.
"To Victor, I wanted to say to you directly, we're excited to grow with you, support you, challenge you, especially Coach Pop — there'll be a lot of challenging days — on your journey through life and basketball," Spurs general manager Brian Wright said as he sat to Wembanyama's left. "Your talent is obvious, but as we got to know you, the maturity, the approach, the character really showed us how special of a young man you are."
It was part of a whirlwind first 20 hours or so in San Antonio for Wembanyama, who flew in from the NBA draft on Friday and had dinner with Popovich and some former players that night. Wembanyama said he learned more about the NBA in those two hours than he had learned in the last few years.
"Honestly, that was one of the best dinners of my life," Wembanyama said. "And not because of the food. The food was good. But the people was crazy."
Saturday started with Wembanyama enjoying a bag of the city's famed breakfast tacos — bacon and egg, and bean and cheese, he said — before heading to the Arneson River Theater for the day's first introductory event. Robinson was there, sitting in the front row. So was San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, wearing a Wembanyama jersey.
There's someone driving around San Antonio with a Wemby license plate. There's a burger with foie gras on the menu at a local sports bar, as a tribute to Wembanyama. There's a mural of him on the outside of a business directly across the street of another mural featuring Duncan, Ginobili and Tony Parker. There's even a mariachi band that already has a song about Wembanyama.
"The fans have been the best at their job," Wembanyama said. "I can only hope to be at their level."
The Spurs also introduced second-round pick Sidy Cissoko on Saturday — another player from France who has known Wembanyama for about a decade. Cissoko played in Spain before ending up with the G League Ignite, and he already has endeared himself to San Antonio, a city with a strong Latin influence, by taking questions in English, French and Spanish.
"The hoop gods have been incredibly generous to San Antonio for a long time, and they blessed us again with Victor and Sidy," Buford said.
Wembanyama said he hasn't had much time for sleep, and he's looking forward to things calming down a bit so he can get back into his basketball routine — one that has been understandably disrupted in recent days. But first, there was luggage to unpack, more people to meet, more jerseys to sign.
It was hectic. It's going to be hectic for a while. And Wembanyama says he's enjoying it all.
"This is the life I wanted," Wembanyama said. "This is what I worked for and it's what I've been wanting for a long time. So, it feels normal to me."
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. — A bear in a tree caused a stir early Sunday morning.
The bear was spotted by residents around 8 a.m. on the 100 block of Baltimore Street.
Two game wardens, the Gettysburg Police and Fire Departments were all on the scene to help rescue the bear.
Sources say the young bear was tranquilized by the game wardens before being caught in a tarp.
It's reported the bear was tagged, measured, and removed from the scene, presumably to be relocated to the woods.
FOX43 reached out to the Pennsylvania Game Commission for more information. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/bear-tree-gettysburg/521-31edb8ec-cccc-468c-be45-c4c40193a5ab | 2023-06-25T17:49:50 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/bear-tree-gettysburg/521-31edb8ec-cccc-468c-be45-c4c40193a5ab |
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A coffee bar is set to open its doors in Daytona Beach’s dining and entertainment center.
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Foxtail Coffee Co. is opening its new location in One Daytona, across from Daytona International Speedway.
The coffee chain will offer an expanded menu with a selection of wines and beer featuring nitro-infused cold brew on tap and custom-made hot and iced teas from locally sourced tea blends.
Drinks are not the only things that Foxtail Coffee offers, as they will serve a variety of sandwiches, pastries, and sweet treats.
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Jesse Davis, Foxtail Coffee Co. franchisee, said opening this location is meaningful.
“This opportunity is a dream come true as we are a family-owned company, and many members of our family are still in Volusia County,” he said. “Opening a store in the shadows of the Daytona International Speedway means so much to us-- I can remember countless visits in my lifetime to the Daytona Speedway for races with my father.”
The new location will also feature a grab-and-go option for their bottled cold brew, water, cold drinks, and more.
“We are very excited to be a part of such a high-quality brand as Foxtail Coffee Co. while simultaneously partnering with family.” Steve Precourt, Foxtail Coffee Co. franchisee, said. " It’s exactly the comfortable space where we can hang out and get the best craft coffee, including my favorites -- the espresso and pour-overs,”
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Foxtail has continued to grow since its first coffee shop in Winter Park in 2016.
The company has over 53 locations in the Sunshine State and one in Georgia.
Roxanne Ribakoff, president of One Daytona, said she is looking forward to this grand opening.
“Foxtail Coffee is rapidly becoming a staple neighborhood coffee shop across Central Florida, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to our lifestyle and entertainment center,” she said.
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DTE contract line worker killed after coming into contact with live equipment in Detroit
A contract line worker for DTE was fatally wounded Saturday in Detroit after coming into contact with live equipment.
The Detroit-based energy company issued a statement Sunday offering condolences to the worker's family.
David Peterson, a DTE spokesperson, confirmed in an email Sunday that one of its contract partners lost an employee while doing work for DTE. "We send our love and support to his family and loved ones," Peterson said.
Peterson declined to say precisely where and when the incident occurred and said he had no additional information.
Two years ago two DTE workers died in separate incidents after coming into contact with live wires.In June 2021, a worker was killed while restoring power in Detroit. In October 2021, a worker was killed while restoring power to Brighton customers.
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Weather service: Quick spin-up tornadoes, golf ball-sized hail possible in SE Michigan
Quick spin-up tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail are possible in southeast Michigan on Sunday evening.
The National Weather Service in Detroit said a line of thunderstorms is expected to move across the region from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday.
A hazardous weather outlook issued Sunday morning says damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph moving west to east are the primary hazard. But non-supercell, quick spin-up tornadoes, sometimes called "gustnadoes," which are weaker and briefer than supercell tornadoes, are possible.
The severe thunderstorms will be mainly south of Port Sanilac including Lake St Clair and western Lake Erie, the weather service said.
The weather service is also forecasting numerous showers Monday and scattered showers Tuesday with more than an inch or rain possible over the next three days.
The Great Lakes Water Authority issued a storm alert Sunday saying the regional system is working as designed and "currently has capacity to handle the expected flows into the system."
But the GLWA is asking residents to be prepared, especially those in low-lying areas prone to flooding, and remove valuable items from their basements and avoid using their washing machines and dish washers during heavy rain.
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The Crown Point Community Foundation recently awarded 113 scholarships totaling over $451,435 including 8 awarded by Crown Point Tri Kappa.
“A scholarship fund at the Community Foundation is a way for a donor to connect to the future,” said Mary Nielsen, President of the Crown Point Community Foundation. “We are happy to provide opportunities to so many deserving students.”
Dean Jones, a foundation board member, said he felt "privileged and honored" to e a part of the Scholarship Awards Night."
The scholarships were made available through the generosity of the Foundation’s donors. Scholarships are awarded through special funds that have been established at the Foundation. Many scholarship funds are established with the purpose of honoring or memorializing an individual or family member.
Each year, a scholarship committee reviews applications, interviews students, and selects the recipients. The scholarship review team consists of Foundation board members and community leaders.
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This year’s scholarship recipients are as follows:
Scholarship Recipients:
Alec Matalin Memorial “Dope” Scholarship, Emily Phillips - $5,000;
Alfred J Gruber Senior Social Studies Honorarium, Connor Bouton - $1,250;
American Italian Benevolent Society Scholarship, Rosalie Degenhart - $1,150;
American Italian Benevolent Society Scholarship, Kyle Janda - $1,150; American Italian Benevolent Society Scholarship, Kathleen Pampalone - $2,000;
American Italian Benevolent Society Scholarship, Sarah Weiss - $1,150;
American Italian Benevolent Society Scholarship, Emily Ziegelhofer - $2,000;
Barbara Jenkins Tyler Speech Scholarship, Andrew Goldthorpe - $1,000;
Barney Family Scholarship, Aidan Conley - up to $10,000 per year for 4 years;
Barney’s Hub Bootery Scholarship, Lucas Johnson - $2,700 per year for 3 years.;
Burrell Family Scholarship, Clare Dillon - $3,200;
Burrell Family Scholarship, Logan Frazier - $3,200;
Caleel Foundation Scholarship, Kylee Parr - $2,500 per year for 4 years;
Candace Lynn Walton Memorial Scholarship, Noriann Gubbins - $1,150;
Charles & Marjorie Quickle Scholarship, Nathan Terry - $5,000;
Clayton Gaudry Memorial Scholarship, Jeramiah Arona - $2,500;
Clayton Gaudry Memorial Scholarship, Vanessa Navarro - $2,500;
Col. John Wheeler Middle School PTA Scholarship, Antonio Wireman - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Charlotte Annes - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Alexandra Baron - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Therese Cunanan - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Sean Dorsey - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Hannah Flewelling - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Pacey Nack - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Kristen Slade - $1,000;
Crown Point Lions Club Scholarship, Caitlin Ashby - $1,000;
Crown Point Swim Club Alumni Scholarship, Andrew Dyba - $5,000 per year for 4 years.;
Crown Point Youth Baseball Scholarship, Connor Cotton - $1,000;
Crown Point Youth Baseball Scholarship, Grace Sauter - $1,000;
Dean and Barbara White Scholarship, Jacob Neff - Full Scholarship - 4 years tuition, room and board;
Dean and Barbara White Scholarship, Alyssa Remenius - Full Scholarship - 4 years tuition, room and board;
Donald and Phyllis Ross Purdue Scholarship, Jeramiah Arona - $3,000;
Donald and Phyllis Ross Purdue Scholarship, Olivia Helmuth - $3,000;
Douglas MacArthur Elementary PTO Scholarship, Alexandria Byrne - $1,000;
Dr. James W. Gentleman Memorial Scholarship, Andrew Goldthorpe - $2,500;
Dwight Eisenhower Elementary PTO Scholarship, Eleni Naumoski - $500;
Gail and Gil Stiener Scholarship, Alexander Emmanoilidis - $2,950;
George Letz III Memorial Scholarship, Kyra Mallory - $2,500;
Helen Zielinski and Ray Stuck Family Scholarship, Audrey Macek - $1,000;
Isabelle Melchor Memorial Scholarship, Michael Drohosky - $2,500;
Jerry Caravana Athletic Director Senior Scholarship, Cody Fischl - $1,200;
Jerry Caravana Athletic Director Senior Scholarship, Emily Phillips - $1,200;
JoAnne and Jim Haag Scholarship, Zachary Byers - $2,000;
Joe and Annette Allegretti Scholarship, Ben Wesley - $1,000;
John C. Moos Memorial Scholarship, Alexandra Baron - $2,500;
John D. Amodeo Scholarship, Ashley Dyrkacz - $1,000;
John D. Amodeo Scholarship, Harris Proudman - $1,000;
Karen and Cornel Raab Scholarship, Isabella Bikoff - $2,500;
Karen Pruzin Memorial Scholarship, Christopher Gloff - $1,875;
Karen Pruzin Memorial Scholarship, Kathryn Mumaugh - $1,875;
Kathy, Russ and Jim Keller Memorial Scholarship, Anna Gardiner - $675;
Kay Hubbard Music Scholarship, Ryleigh Crawford - $2,000;
L. Jane Keene Memorial Scholarship, Erin Doyle - $700;
Lake Street Elementary PTO Scholarship, Camdyn Gliem - $500;
LaMere Family Andrean Scholarship, Hailey Baehler - $1,000;
Lisa Schaefer Stover Memorial Scholarship, Aidan Conley - $1,550;
Liss CARSTAR Scholarship, Jenna Schroader - $1,500;
Manhart/Gibbons Family Memorial Scholarship, Kylie Cole - $3,040 per year for 4 years.;
Marilee Thanholdt Memorial Scholarship, Anna Suppes - $2,500;
Mark and Lindsay Bates Scholarship, Kennedy Crampton - $1,000;
Mark Edwards Memorial Scholarship, Charlie Koeppen - $750;
Marty Shahbaz Football Scholarship, Lorenzo Pintado - $1,200;
Millicent and Forrest Everett Scholarship, Anna Gardiner - $675;
Paul and Dorothea Everett Scholarship, Ella Curiel - $1,750;
Pete Breuckman Sr. Tradesman Scholarship, Trent Hurysz - $2,500;
Pete Breuckman Sr. Tradesman Scholarship, Aaron John - $2,500;
Pettit Family Memorial Student Athlete Scholarship, Jackson Ruess - $2,500;
Ralph E. and Dee Bennett Memorial Scholarship, Trent Hurysz - $925;
Robert “Bob” Brown Scholarship, Therese Cunanan - $500;
Robert Taft Middle School PTO Scholarship, Addison Poulter - $1,150;
Robert Taft Middle School PTO Scholarship, Sydney Reissman - $1,150;
Russ Keller Family Scholarship, Connor Bouton - $2,000;
Solon Robinson Elementary PTO Scholarship, Veda Donofrio - $500;
Solon Robinson Elementary PTO Scholarship, Corrine Ferrell - $500;
St. Mary’s Catholic Community School Scholarship, Dominic Rund - $1,000;
St. Mary’s Catholic Community School Scholarship, Lauren Serrano - $1,000;
Tim Galusha Memorial Scholarship, Kade Honickel - $3,200;
Timothy Ball Elementary PTO Scholarship, Alexandra Bajmakovich - $500 per year for 4 years.;
Tiny Knesek Bohling and Karla Stiener Memorial Scholarship, Lydia Bir - $925;
Todd Szanyi Memorial Scholarship, Cydney Drousias - $575;
Todd Szanyi Memorial Scholarship, Ryan York - $ 575; Tri Kappa Scholarship, Charlotte Annes - $1,000;
Tri Kappa Scholarship, McKinley Cowser - $1,000;
Tri Kappa Scholarship, Shane Dorsey - $1,000;
Tri Kappa Scholarship, Hannah Flewelling - $1,000;
Tri Kappa Scholarship, Andrew Holbrook - $1,000;
Tri Kappa Scholarship, Holden Paskis - $1,000;
Trinity Lutheran PTL Scholarship, Anna Gardiner - $750;
Trinity Lutheran PTL Scholarship, Riley Johnson - $750
Trinity Lutheran PTL Scholarship, Jacob Miller - $750;
Virgil Place Scholarship, Anna Suppes - $3,200 per year for 4 years.;
Walter Bernacki Memorial Scholarship, Lorenzo Pintado - $500;
Wilbert Buth Music Scholarship, Riley Johnson - $1,000;
Wilbert Buth Music Scholarship, Jacob Miller - $1,000;
William G. and Phyllis M. Fatch Memorial Scholarship, Jayden Dusseau - $550;
Winfield/Jerry Ross Elementary PTO Scholarship, Victoria Blachut - $1,000;
Winfield/Jerry Ross Elementary PTO Scholarship, Helena Grafton - $1,000;
Youche Country Club Scholarship, Brooke Reading - $500;
Zondor Family Scholarship, Mary Elizabeth Sanders - $1,600.
Adult Learner Scholarship Recipients:
Alvin & Kathryn Schmidt Scholarship, Alicia Savoy - $575;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Alayna Brown - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Madison Donofrio - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Sarah Herbert - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Alexis Liapes - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Ashley McGarr - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Josh Mitchell - $1,000;
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship, Brooke Nack - $1,000;
Dorothy Dillman Max Scholarship, Jessica Baker - $2,500;
McMichael Family Scholarship, Kathleen Stompor - $1,250;
Ron and Suzanne Borto Scholarship, Ashley Lofton - $1,000;
Tri Kappa Scholarship - Sue Crisman Memorial Scholarship, Jessica Baker - $1,000;
Tri Kappa Scholarship - Women’s Giving Circle, Brooke Nack - $1,000;
Women’s Giving Circle Scholarship, Ashley McGarr - $1,000.
For more information about the scholarship program or other funds, call the Crown Point Community Foundation at 219-662-7252 or send an email to info@thecpcf.org. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crown-point-community-foundation-awards-scholarships/article_7e1aa5a8-1122-11ee-b161-97bad7984d8b.html | 2023-06-25T18:02:21 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crown-point-community-foundation-awards-scholarships/article_7e1aa5a8-1122-11ee-b161-97bad7984d8b.html |
BALTIMORE — Police are investigating after a 60-year-old man was stabbed to death in East Baltimore.
Officers responded to the 900 block of N. Caroline Street for reports of a cutting.
When they arrived they located the man suffering from multiple stab wounds.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers 1-866-7LOCKUP. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/60-year-old-woman-stabbed-to-death-in-east-baltimore | 2023-06-25T18:07:54 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/60-year-old-woman-stabbed-to-death-in-east-baltimore |
Truth be known, Cory Schaefer just happened across what might be the ideal name for his Columbus sports bar.
And it’s probably not what you think.
The Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill has nothing to do with the nationally known athletic conference — or even the Huskers who compete in that conference.
It’s an homage to Platte County, where Columbus is located — Nebraska’s No. 10 county in its license plate identification system.
The Big 10, coincidence or not, has taken off in Columbus after Schaefer and his wife, Stacey, returned to their hometown in 2020 after years of owning Playmakers Bar & Grill, the volleyball venue in southwest Lincoln.
“It’s worked for us,” Schaefer said. “It’s the atmosphere and the menu. The food is not typical bar food.”
And it’s a concept that can work just about anywhere, he said.
Jeremy Medved, along with his wife, Jessica, and father, Lance, are buying into what the Schaefers are selling by bringing the concept to Lincoln.
The plan is for Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill LNK, located in southeast Lincoln at 8500 Andermatt Drive, to open its doors in August and to be completely up to speed by the start of football season.
“We want to distinguish ourselves. We’re proud to live in Lincoln,” Jeremy Medved said. “I’ve lived here a lot of my life, and we’re proud to be a part of this community.”
Medved and his father had plans of opening a sports bar in southeast Lincoln in 2020, but the pandemic shot them down.
The plans were pushed off until 2022, but finding the right location proved to be a challenge. That problem was solved early this year when they purchased a former Backyard Burgers location near 84th Street and Nebraska Parkway that fills the need.
The family is currently renovating the building. They’re expanding the kitchen and adding a 24-foot-long bar. It won’t be as big as Schaefer’s Columbus location, but there are some added amenities, Medved said.
One of them is a drive-thru window that will allow customers to quickly pick up their food. For the first month, pickup orders will be limited to pizza, but those options will be expanded as the staff gets up to speed.
“We want to make sure we are getting things out of the kitchen in a timely manner,” he said. “We don’t want to overload the kitchen. We want to get into a groove before we open up with the full menu at what we hope is the start of the football season.”
Medved said southeast Lincoln is growing quickly and, as a result, is underserved.
“We need more places in southeast Lincoln,” said Medved, who has children and serves on the PTO board at Wysong Elementary School, which is near 56th Street and Yankee Hill Road. “The area is growing and we want to support the schools in that part of Lincoln.”
Medved, a business manager at U.S. Foods, will remain at that job, while his wife and father run the restaurant. They also will hire a kitchen manager and an assistant general manager.
Hiring will begin after the Fourth of July holiday, which could be a challenge, he said. Training the staff will immediately follow.
“At the end of the day. We plan to have a really good culture,” he said. “We want a culture that feels like a team. We want everyone pulling their weight, running the play.
“That’s going to be said a lot. Run the play. If we do that, we will succeed and everyone will do well.”
Jeremy Medved and his wife, Jessica, are opening Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill in the former Backyard Burgers location near 84th Street and Nebraska Parkway. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/business/big-10-bar-grill-born-in-columbus-is-making-its-way-to-lincoln/article_044f54b4-1071-11ee-b5b1-8fc761d8648d.html | 2023-06-25T18:11:55 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/business/big-10-bar-grill-born-in-columbus-is-making-its-way-to-lincoln/article_044f54b4-1071-11ee-b5b1-8fc761d8648d.html |
COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — A 5-year-old drowned at a residence in Coweta County on Saturday, according to fire rescue services.
At this time, there is not much specific known about the incident. However, crews said they were dispatched after 4 p.m. to Old Corinth Road.
CPR was performed on the child and an air ambulance was called to transport them to the hospital.
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ATLANTA — Local leaders across Georgia are voicing their disgust over an antisemetic demonstration that took place outside a Cobb County synagogue Saturday.
Photos shared on social media show demonstrators even going as far as waving Nazi flags.
"There is absolutely no place for this hate and antisemitism in our state," Gov. Brian Kemp tweeted Sunday morning. "I share in the outrage over this shameful act and stand with Georgians everywhere in condemning it. We remain vigilant in the face of these disgusting acts of bigotry."
State Election Board member Sara Tindall tweeted Saturday night that the group was "flying a flag that stands for genocide."
Her outrage was later echoed by Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, who added "Praying for our Jewish community in Georgia and beyond. We must all raise our voices loudly against this vile hate."
Others who responded to the incident included state representative Esther Panitch saying "protesting on the Sabbath at a synagogue and summer camp for Jewish children couldn't be more vile.
The Clayton County GOP also issued a statement saying; "While free speech is part of the core foundation of our governmental system, some speech shouldn't even be a thought in the minds of civilized men. Nazism has no place in the GOP nor in Georgia."
Mark Goldfeder, the director of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, used his statement to call for the passing of HB30, a bill that defines anti-Semitism and could provide Jewish residents protection under the state's hate crimes law.
The bill did not pass in the last session.
11Alive reported that residents in several communities across Georgia are reporting anti-Jewish flyers showing up at homes including in Cartersville, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Athens.
According to a report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Georgia ranks 10th in the nation for these types of incidents.
The report from ADL also said Georgia only reported 39 incidents of white supremacist propaganda in 2021, compared to 201 incidents in 2022. That's more than a 415% increase. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/nazi-protest-outside-cobb-county-synagogue-reaction/85-936a6678-b650-49d6-89b2-fa9d99f4158a | 2023-06-25T18:24:52 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/nazi-protest-outside-cobb-county-synagogue-reaction/85-936a6678-b650-49d6-89b2-fa9d99f4158a |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Spirit AeroSystems Machinists Union has been on strike since midnight Saturday. Many members said they will remain on strike for as long as it takes to negotiate a new contract.
“We’re not trying to be too greedy. I know a lot of people think we are, but also, a lot of people didn’t look into the full contract. There’s a lot of takeaways and not enough giving,” said Machinists Union Member Shawn Edgell.
Disagreements some members expressed were a lack of opportunities for pay raises and mandatory overtime on weekends.
“If we don’t take action now, later on, four years down the road when the contract ends, they’re going to put ourselves in an even bigger hole where the company doesn’t want to give us what we deserve.,” said Machinists Union Member Ricky Beliz.
The biggest issue with the contract for many of the members on strike is a change in the healthcare copay and covered prescriptions.
“They might have the court plan name on it, but essentially once you start looking more into it, they’re raising up our co-pays double,” said Beliz.
Chambers explained one outpatient surgery that’s listed on the contract has a co-pay that has increased by 100 times when compared to the previous co-pay.
Additionally, members say many prescriptions are no longer covered in the contract.
“Some of these prescriptions are needed prescriptions. A lot of them are diabetic medications,” said Union Member James Chambers.
Many members said they will remain on strike until a new contract is negotiated.
“I mean, no one wants to strike. It ain’t good for the company and it ain’t good for us either. I mean no one wants this. But you know, you take away so much, everybody’s going to finally freaking stand up for themselves,” said Edgell.
KSN News reached out to Spirit and Union leaders for an update on the contract negotiations, but hasn’t heard back. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/spirit-aerosystems-machinists-union-want-the-new-contract-to-include-better-healthcare-coverage/ | 2023-06-25T18:28:56 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/spirit-aerosystems-machinists-union-want-the-new-contract-to-include-better-healthcare-coverage/ |
SAN ANDREAS, Calif. — A woman was hurt in a jet ski crash on Hogan Lake Saturday, the Calaveras Consolidated Fire Protection District said.
The crash involved two jet skis. The woman was taken by an air ambulance to a trauma center in Modesto.
Calaveras County crews responded to two other "significant incidents" Saturday. A vegetation fire broke out on Burson Road in the community of Burson, threatening structures.
Crews contained the blaze at 8.3 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Also Saturday, first responders were called to the Trout Ponds area of Lake Cammanche after a man died in a crash involving a motorcycle. The person who died was not from Calaveras County, firefighters said. The cause of the crash is also under investigation.
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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.abc10.com/article/news/local/greensboro-twins-find-father-through-ancestry-dna/83-57202176-c458-4694-8776-96ec7d6f6903 | 2023-06-25T18:44:26 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/greensboro-twins-find-father-through-ancestry-dna/83-57202176-c458-4694-8776-96ec7d6f6903 |
GROVELAND, Calif. — The Groveland Community Hall is damaged after a Sunday morning fire, officials with the Tuolumne County Fire Department said.
Flames broke out inside the community hall on Main Street around 4:27 a.m. Sunday, firefighters said. Crews made an aggressive attack on the inside and stopped the fire from spreading to adjoining businesses.
Photos posted to Facebook show extensive damage to the building's ceiling and floor. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
In a Facebook post, crews credited the help of other fire agencies for getting quick control of the blaze.
"This allowed firefighters to make quick work and ensure the fire did not spread to adjoining businesses," the post said. "Cooperative agreements between agencies, along with additional fire personnel in the Groveland area are a necessity to keep our community safe."
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Northwest Arkansas celebrated pride with the 19th annual Pride Parade in Fayetteville down Dickson Street on Saturday, June 24.
Over 100 different organizations walked in this year’s parade despite the high heat temperatures.
With recent attempts for restrictions on drag shows and gender-affirming care for minors, this made this year's pride even more important. Arkansans came to the parade with a purpose.
Bridget Smith came to this year’s pride parade in hopes to support one specific community, the transgender community.
“I support especially the transgender community which in my opinion people are trying to commit a genocide of them,” said Smith.
When asked specifically about the attempt to restrict minors and businesses from drag shows, Smith said at its core it has to do with transgender people.
“In essence, it’s not about drag. They’re going after the drag queens saying that so they can back door in taking away transgender rights, eliminating trans people,” said Smith. “Basically, arresting them for existing.”
Some attendees said they were hesitant to come at first. But that didn’t stop people as Dickson Street was lined with crowds.
“This is my first pride ever so I’m really happy to be here,” said Alyx Raphael.
Drew Dufrane said he hopes people can come to pride “To be ourselves and we won’t get judged.”
“The LGBTQ community is accepting of whoever you are,” said Silas Rowe when asked about people who may be new to the community.
Smith was excited to be at pride this year but still aware of the state of the world.
“Love is love but Pride isn’t only about love and this year we love everyone but I’m pretty angry,” said Smith.
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The Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, has announced that the Kenosha Public Library is the recipient of the 2023 ALSC/Candlewick Press Light the Way grant.
The library will receive $3,000 to expand its Family Night outreach program and to establish library collections at local emergency shelters.
The Light the Way grant, which honors National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature emerita and two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, was first awarded in 2008. Although originally conceived as a one-time award, it has continued to be awarded through the generosity of Candlewick Press.
With the grant, the Kenosha Public Library will provide more Family Night boxes, with guided activities that encourage parent-child bonding as they explore, experiment, craft, and play. Residents at the emergency shelters in the program will also have access to in-residence library materials without navigating transportation issues or compromising their safety.
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Co-chairs Maren Ostergard and Stephie Luyt noted, “This project will enhance outreach programming for those experiencing homelessness and is a shining example of the spirit of this award. It is innovative, collaborative, and promotes family connection. It was a joy to select this recipient.”
"We are honored that ALSC’s Programs and Services Recognition Committee selected the Kenosha Public Library as the recipient of the 2023 Light the Way grant," said Megan Nigh, Teen Services librarian, and Heather Thompson, head of Youth and Family Services at Kenosha Public Library. "The generosity of Candlewick Press will allow us to expand existing partnerships with local shelters and increase access to library materials and services for families experiencing homelessness. We hope that this program can someday serve as a model for other public libraries around the country."
“We are incredibly honored to be able to support the Kenosha Public Library in this innovative and collaborative initiative through the Light the Way grant this year," said Sawako Shirota, manager of Library Marketing at Candlewick Press. "The Family Night box program provides an avenue for families in need to access books and ignite a lifelong passion for reading in their children, and the creation of in-shelter library collections greatly reduces physical and social barriers that families can face in accessing library materials. It is a privilege for us to play a part in these initiatives, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact that they will bring to the community.”
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Police are investigating a shooting that left a man wounded in the 100 block of East Broad Street in Richmond.
The man was found at 6 p.m. with life-threatening wounds and taken to a local hospital, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (804) 646-5112 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
From the Archives: Arthur Ashe
In February 1976, Arthur Ashe Jr. (right) visited with his brother, Johnnie, and father, Arthur Sr., at Westwood Racquet Club in Richmond. Ashe was back in his hometown for the United Virginia Bank Tennis Classic at the Coliseum. He went on to beat Brian Gottfried for the singles title and the $17,000 top prize. Ashe and partner Tom Okker placed second in doubles and split $2,000.
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In February 1967, tennis star Arthur Ashe Jr. was on hand at Maggie Walker High School in Richmond as his alma mater received a statue of him, with Richmond Mayor Morrill M. Crowe (center) and school Principal Arnold Henderson joining the presentation. Reynolds Metals Co. commissioned the statue, which was cast in aluminum by Joe Brown, Princeton University's well-known sculptor of athletes.
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In January 1971, Richmond native and tennis star Arthur Ashe conducted a clinic at the Valentine Museum in Richmond. The event was sponsored by the museum’s Junior Center and drew 675 youngsters and adults. Ashe, who had just returned from a trip to Africa, answered questions and demonstrated principles of the game.
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07-14-1965 (clip): "Last time he was in town the young Richmonder had a few words about Arthur Ashe, the performer most knowledgeable observers say needs only a more intense approach to the game to be this nation's best..."
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01-26-1969 Arthur Ashe
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03-25-1977 (cutline): Arthur Ashe and The Heel 'I Had Two Choices'
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02-05-1966 (cutline): Arthur Ashe Day Mayor Crowe presents tennis star Arthur Ashe with a plaque proclaiming Arthur Ashe Day. The presentation yeseterday was made on the steps of City Hall before a crow estimated at 200.
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02-02-1972 Arthur Ashe chats with amateur Bill Daniels
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02-01-1969 (cutline): Arthur R. Ashe talks with Brig. Gen. John Needham (left), head of the Virginia and Southern West Virginia Salvation Army Division, and William Groth, city director of public safety, at the Fidelity Bankers Life Fourth Annual Invitational Tennis Tournament.
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03-25-1977 (cutline): Arthur Ashe Jr. 'Morality Over Money'
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02-06-1976 (cutline): Honorary Degree Arthur Ashe Jr. (left) receives the honorary Doctor of HUmane Letters degree from Dr. John L.S. Holloman Jr., president of the Board of Trustees of Virginia Union University, at the university's Founders' Day convocation today. Ashe, who is in Richmond for the United Virginia Bank Tennis Classic, is a graduate of UCLA. The native of Richmond is not the top-ranked tennis player in the world.
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02-04-1979 Arthus Ashe
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05-22-1974 Arthur Ashe
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02-03-1979: 'Pro at Senate' Arthur Ashe exchanged his tennis racked for a mike yesterday during a brief visit to the Virginia Senate. The Richmond-born professional player received applause from Lt. Gov. Charles S. Robb and the members of the upper chamber.
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Faith, music attracts crowds for 19th Big Ticket Festival in Gaylord
GAYLORD — Warm and humid weather greeted attendees at the 19th annual Big Ticket Festival in Gaylord as the two-day Christian music and family-activity event opened on June 23.
Thousands are expected to experience one of the largest Christian music festivals in the nation at the Otsego County Fairgrounds. The event attracts major Christian music performers like David Crowder, Phil Wickham, Zach Williams and Chosen Road.
Ray and Katherine First of Mount Pleasant and their six-year-old son Elijah are attending their second Big Ticket.
"The music and the camaraderie brought us back and we like to bring our son to the Christian atmosphere. We are all big believers and it's just a good fun weekend," said Ray.
"I think they bring in great Christian artists like Crowder," added Katherine. "We are big Crowder fans. They just get the good artists here."
The Firsts said the festival's fairly close proximity to their Mount Pleasant home is also an attraction.
Erika Vanderscheer and Adam Montey of Grand Rapids have attended several Big Tickets. Vanderscheer said the venue brings in a variety of artists and she enjoys being in Gaylord.
"It's beautiful up here. I've been coming up here for a long time before Big Ticket," she said.
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Money said Vanderscheer, the music and the food keeping him coming back as this is his fourth festival.
"The people here are great plus we camp nearby. We get to see the beautiful Gaylord area and experience the culture," he said.
"Big Ticket started in Gaylord and we believe that this is home for us," said festival board member and planner Becky Mason. "We have so many people that volunteer and they are from the area and Northern Michigan. This is a beautiful part of the state that draws in people from all over. It just makes sense for us to do it here every year."
The festival got started on June 22 with a free worship night featuring Aaron Boyd from Ireland.
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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that they have traded for RHP Andre Jackson from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations.
Jackson has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis and will report there.
In order to make room for Jackson on the 40-man, the Pirates have also announced that INF Mark Mathias has been DFAd.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Independence Day is just around the corner, and the Orlando International Airport is about to get busier.
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From July 1 to July 8, Bahama Breeze will give away a free margarita if guests show proof of a canceled airline flight.
Guests can redeem their margaritas by showing their server an email from the airline stating that the flight was canceled.
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AVALON PARK, Fla. — A new vendor is coming to Downtown Avalon Park next month.
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The Juiice Box will open its new location at the Marketplace at Avalon Park food hall on July 1.
Guests can enjoy a healthy menu with make-your-own smoothies, juices, açaí and pitaya bowls, and salads.
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Christian Casado and Shayna Williams opened the first shop in New York in 2019 and hoped to become a leading juice bar serving healthy and accessible food and drinks.
Casado said this location represented a place of unity and community to their brand.
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According to a release, the goal of the juice bar is to bring fresh food options to Avalon Park and spread awareness of fruits and vegetables.
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SEATTLE — Seattle Area Feline Rescue helps about 2,000 cats get adopted every year. Many of the adoptions include senior cats and cats with special needs.
To continue providing intake and medical care to so many felines the nonprofit is planning to expand and move into a new location in Ballinger Village in Shoreline. It's about five miles away from the current Seattle Area Feline Rescue location.
Shelley Lawson, the community engagement director for Seattle Area Feline Rescue, said the new location will more than double the size of the rescue's current facility.
The Seattle Area Feline Rescue team said this added space will allow for additional medical, adoption, volunteer, and foster services.
To learn more about Seattle Area Feline Rescue's new location and how you can donate, head to their website seattleareafelinerescue.org
New facility features:
- A spacious medical area, including separate exam and treatment rooms
- New ICU, ringworm, and x-ray rooms
- Space and equipment to perform dental surgeries
- Housing areas that meet kitties’ needs for space and enrichment
- An additional adoptable cat area
- Increased storage for foster and cat care supplies
- Office spaces for efficient teamwork
- More room to perform spay/neuter surgeries
- Space for community support programs to help local pet owners
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SAN ANTONIO — A man is dead following a shooting on the southside of San Antonio, police say.
SAPD was called out to the 200 block of W. Ansley Street around 12:22 p.m. Sunday for reports of a shooting in progress.
When officers arrived at the location, they found a 49-year-old man shot once in the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say they have the suspect in custody.
Homicide detectives will be investigating.
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Bicyclist killed in early morning hit-and-run in Phoenix, 2 vehicles flee the scene
A bicyclist riding in uptown Phoenix was struck and killed by two vehicles that both fled the area early Sunday morning, according to Phoenix police.
Just after 3 a.m. Sunday, Phoenix police officers responded to a collision involving a man riding a bicycle near 7th Street and Camelback Road.
When officers got to the area, they located a man, identified as 67-year-old John Guagliano, suffering from critical injuries. Phoenix Fire personnel responded to the scene and took the man to the hospital where he later was pronounced dead, according to police.
Early information from police indicates that Guagliano was riding south on 7th Street when the first vehicle struck him, causing him to fall into the roadway. Then, the driver fled the scene.
While on the ground, a second vehicle struck Guagliano and fled the scene. Both vehicles involved continued to drive south as they left the area, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to call Phoenix Police non-emergency or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/06/25/bicyclist-killed-in-early-morning-hit-and-run-in-phoenix/70354908007/ | 2023-06-25T19:47:44 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/06/25/bicyclist-killed-in-early-morning-hit-and-run-in-phoenix/70354908007/ |
After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, thousands of Jehovah's Witnesses will return to Lincoln this year for an in-person convention at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The event, which is expected to be attended by about 5,200 people, will run June 30 through July 2 with "Exercise Patience" as this year's theme, according to a news release from the organization.
After more than 100 years of in-person, public events in stadiums, arenas, convention centers and theaters, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted that tradition and forced Jehovah's Witnesses to transition to virtual programing.
But according to Joshua Fischer, a local spokesperson, it wasn't quite the same.
Workers put up a stage and fill a baptismal pool in 2016 in preparation for a Jehovah's Witnesses regional convention at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Journal Star file photo
"The virtual conventions were fantastic in convenience and content, yet nothing can compare to being together in person," Fischer said. "With the resumption of large gatherings this year, we bring back the joy of fellowship together."
This year's convention will feature six sessions that will explore the quality of patience. On Saturday morning, a live baptism will be performed, and a two-part, prerecorded drama will be featured on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
As part of this year's convention series, Jehovah's Witnesses will hold 6,000 events worldwide. In the U.S., 708 conventions in 144 cities from May through September are being organized.
Attendees are expected from portions of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota.
All sessions are open to the public and attendance is free.
For more information and a schedule of the 2023 "Exercise Patience" convention, visit jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/conventions .
Photos: Inside Lincoln's beautiful houses of worship
First Plymouth Church
The sanctuary of First-Plymouth Church.
Journal Star file photo
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Journal Star file photo
Holy Thursday 4.1
The Newman Center-St. Thomas Aquinas Church hosted in-person worship for Holy Thursday. One year after COVID shut the doors to in-person services, churchgoers again returned to the pews the week of Easter, the most important holiday for Christians.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Westminster Presbyterian
The Westminster Presbyterian Church's newly renovated sanctuary.
LJS file photo
St. Patrick's
Newly installed stained glass windows and stations of the cross help move the new St. Patrick's Catholic Church toward completion on Aug. 14, the day before the church dedication.
GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star file photo
First-Plymouth stars
“It’s not like people will think they are in a planetarium, but you can see all the stars,” the Rev. Jim Keck said about the constellation adorning First-Plymouth's ceiling.
GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star file photo
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Catholic Church has a small gated room off to the left of the main entrance with a statue of St. Joseph and a baptismal font.
LJS file photo
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Organ builders from Bedient Pipe Organ Company install a new pipe organ in the upper cavity behind the crucifix and a mesh screen at the front of the church on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star file photo
First Christian Church
A Bedient pipe organ is in the First Christian Church chapel.
LJS file photo
First Presbyterian Church
The current First Presbyterian Church organ includes all three organs used in the church. Each time a new organ was installed, the chancel was remodeled and enlarged to accommodate the new piece.
LJS file photo
Friedens Evangelical Lutheran
Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church installed this statue of Jesus in the church in 1907. The statue was saved from a fire in 1925 when it was carried out by the pastor.
Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sabah Mosque
The interior of Sabah, a mosque in the 1100 block of Furnas Avenue.
FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star file photo
St. Luke United Methodist
Rod Scott uses a nail gun to attach wood trim around the final pane to be installed in 2004 in a stained glass window at the St. Luke United Methodist Church at 1620 Superior St.
ERIC GREGORY/Journal Star file photo
St. Teresa's
The meditation garden at St. Teresa's Catholic Church.
ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star file photo
Zion Church
John C. Friesen practiced on the new Zion pipe organ in 2011.
LJS file photo
Salem Baptist
Salem Baptist Church in 2008.
GWYNETH ROBERTS/LJS file photo
Saint Paul United Methodist
A cross hanging over the pulpit is framed by organ pipes at Saint Paul United Methodist Church.
ERIC GREGORY/Journal Star file photo
North American Martyrs
Sydney Arndt (left) and Jalyn Meyer watch Mass at North American Martyrs Roman Catholic Church from the choir loft in 2004.
TED KIRK/Journal Star file photo
St. John the Apostle
St. John the Apostle Catholic Church.
LJS file photo
First United Methodist Church
The stained glass dome at First United Methodist Church in Lincoln features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln and Civil War-related symbols.
ERIC GREGORY/Journal Star file photo
Christ Temple
A view of the renovated interior at Christ Temple Church.
LJS file photo
St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Newman Center
A 72-panel stained glass window containing about 7,200 individual pieces of glass is a major focal point in the chapel of the new St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The window, called "Christ in the Heavenly Court," was made for the church by Franz Mayer of Munich in Germany.
MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star file photo
Compline at First-Plymouth
First-Plymouth Congregational Church's Compline service harkens back to ancient fourth-century monastic traditions. Not a word is spoken, and only candlelight illuminates the vast sanctuary.
Courtesy photo
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
Megillat Lincoln is a relief sculpture at Tifereth Israel synagogue. The sculpture by Lincoln brothers Dean and Jay Tschetter, depicting the history of Jews in Lincoln and their ancestry, was a gift to the synagogue from the Max Neiden family.
MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star file photo
St. Joseph Catholic
This stained glass window towers over the sanctuary in the new St. Joseph Catholic Church.
ERIC GREGORY/Journal Star file photo
St. Patrick's
Murals were installed at the new St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Aug. 3, 2015.
GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star file photo
First Presbyterian
A reredos titled "Christ - Teacher and Lord of All" is at First Presbyterian Church.
LJS file photo
Zion Church
After Zion Church's original building was destroyed by fire, the church rebuilt.
LJS file photo
St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Newman Center
The chapel of the new St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church was nearing completion in April at 16th and Q Streets.
MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star file photo
Saint Paul United Methodist
New oak pews grace the sanctuary at Saint Paul United Methodist Church.
ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star file photo
St. Patrick's
A finished pew rests in a press created for assembling the pieces in the new St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Aug. 9.
GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star file photo
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CAMP VERDE, Ariz. — The Wilbur Fire burning east of Camp Verde has grown to over 10,279 acres and is now 78% contained, officials said Sunday.
The wildfire started burning on May 21 after a possible lightning strike in the Mogollon Rim Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. The fire is located about eight miles west of Clint Wells.
Smoke will likely remain visible throughout this week in the Verde Valley area as firefighters continue monitoring the fire, the U.S. Forest Service said.
Crews are managing the Wilbur Fire by releasing nutrients back into the soil and reducing the accumulation of hazardous fuel.
Traffic delays of about 15 minutes will be in effect at the junction of and along SR 87 and SR 260 on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Information about closures can be found here.
Up to Speed
Wildfire Go-Kit:
Residents in wildfire-prone areas are urged to have an emergency supplies kit to bring with them of they are evacuated from their homes, especially as Arizona residents are beginning to see early widespread fire activity throughout the state.
An emergency supply kit should be put together long before a wildfire or another disaster occurs. Make sure to keep it easily accessible so you can take it with you when you have to evacuate.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that residents near a disaster store emergency supplies in a plastic tub, small suitcase, trash can, backpack, or other containers.
Residents should make sure they have the necessities, such as three gallons of water per person and a three-day supply of ready-to-eat food, the NFPA said. A first-aid kit, prescription medications, contact lenses, and non-prescription drugs should also be taken into account.
Copies of any important family documents, including insurance policies, identification, bank account records, and emergency contact numbers should also be taken and put into a waterproof, portable container in your kit, the NFPA said.
The association lists other items that would help in a disaster, including:
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
- Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio and a NOAA weather radio to receive up-to-date information
- Dust mask or cotton T-shirt to filter the air
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Complete change of clothing including long pants, long sleeve shirts, and sturdy shoes stored in a waterproof container
- Signal flare | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/wildfire/wilbur-fire-near-camp-verde-41-contained-coconino-forest/75-8636712e-0241-4aa4-b64e-cbf7a94b88dc | 2023-06-25T19:56:23 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/wildfire/wilbur-fire-near-camp-verde-41-contained-coconino-forest/75-8636712e-0241-4aa4-b64e-cbf7a94b88dc |
A Florida man and his teenage stepson died Friday after hiking in Big Bend National Park, according to officials.
At approximately 6:00 p.m., Big Bend National Park’s Communications Center received a call requesting emergency assistance along the Marufo Vega Trail.
The 31-year-old man and his two stepsons, ages 14 and 21, were on that trail in “extreme heat” with temperatures reaching 119 degrees when the younger son lost consciousness, according to a news release from the National Park Service.
Park officials say the youngest, age 14, fell ill along the trail and lost consciousness. The father departed the scene to hike back to their vehicle to find help while the other brother, aged 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.
A search for the father began with authorities discovering his vehicle crashed over the embankment at Boquillas Overlook at about 8 p.m.
The father was pronounced dead at the scene, the release said.
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The park, about 25 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, is in Brewster County.
The Marufo Vega Trail winds through extremely rugged desert and rocky cliffs within the hottest part of Big Bend National Park. No shade or water makes this strenuous trail dangerous to attempt in the heat of summer. Big Bend is currently experiencing extreme heat with daily highs reaching 110-119 F at low elevations and along the Rio Grande.
This incident remains under investigation. There are no further details at this time. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/stepfather-and-14-year-old-son-found-dead-at-big-bend-national-park/3284057/ | 2023-06-25T20:14:12 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/stepfather-and-14-year-old-son-found-dead-at-big-bend-national-park/3284057/ |
U.S. Coast Guard officials gave a final update Sunday on the search for the missing Titan submersible, an effort that ended in tragedy when searchers found debris from the vessel on the ocean floor near the Titanic wreck which led them to believe the five-person crew is dead following a catastrophic implosion.
"The discovery of the Titan submersible marked the end of the U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue mission," officials said.
The Coast Guard have now opened a Marine Board of Investigation -- the highest level of investigation that the Coast Guard conducts -- with the goal of preventing a similar tragedy from occurring again.
"The board will first and primarily work to find the cause of the tragedy," and to recommend civil or criminal charges that may be warranted, officials said Sunday.
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The sub lost all communication last week on its journey to the Titanic's wreckage in the North Atlantic, and the US Coast Guard says they have found a debris field that almost certainly belongs to the Titan.
Many more questions remain, though, about the ordeal, including what went wrong and what officials knew about it.
Over the coming months, investigators are expected to focus on the how and the why behind the sub's implosion, while officials look into whether or not more regulations are needed to prevent this from happening again.
For now, resources that were deployed for this search operation are being pulled back, except some underwater vehicles known as ROVs, or remote operated vehicles.
These deep-sea robots will continue to scan the bottom of the ocean, with hopes of recovering more parts of the Titan sub and any remains of the five men who died in the implosion.
The Navy says that implosion could have been detected on Sunday, right around the time that communication with the sub failed.
Crews using an ROV owned by a Cape Cod company found the debris field on Thursday linked to the submersible, about 1,600 feet away from the Titanic wreckage site. That debris included landing gear, the rear cove and the frame of the missing underwater vessel.
"We're going to continue remote operations on the sea floor and I don't have a timeline for when we intend to stop remote operations on the seaport," Rear Admiral John Mauger, Commander of the 1st Coast Guard District in Boston, said. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/coast-guard-to-give-update-on-investigation-into-titan-submersible-implosion/3592173/ | 2023-06-25T20:42:29 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/coast-guard-to-give-update-on-investigation-into-titan-submersible-implosion/3592173/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) –The Wichita Police Department says a suspect in an east Wichita deadly shooting Friday has been arrested.
A 24-year-old Wichita man has been arrested on suspicion of felony murder and discharge into an occupied vehicle Saturday.
According to the WPD, officers were dispatched at 2:18 p.m. to a shooting and crash in the area of 7000 E. Lincoln.
Upon arrival, they found 49-year-old Chris Baker, of Wichita, with a gunshot wound inside a red GMC Yukon that had hit a building.
The WPD says life-saving measures were attempted, but Baker was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Investigators worked diligently on this case through the evening hours and were able
to determine that [the suspect] was the shooter,” the WPD said. “Efforts were put into place, and officers and investigators did not rest until [the suspect] was apprehended for this violent crime.”
The alleged suspect was found and arrested without incident.
An investigation is ongoing.
The WPD is asking anyone who has information on this case to please call WPD detectives at 316-268-4407, the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.
KSN does not name suspects unless charges are filed in their case. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-police-say-suspect-in-east-wichita-deadly-shooting-arrested/ | 2023-06-25T20:43:36 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-police-say-suspect-in-east-wichita-deadly-shooting-arrested/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – A familiar face is being recognized again in the community, this time in Halifax County.
Founder of Boots on the Ground and the Ten Minutes of Truth Podcast Shawn Barksdale presented 10 News’ Duke Carter with the 2022-2023 Television Journalist of the Year award.
Barksdale said this award is given to a person who wants to highlight change in the community.
This comes soon after Carter earned a community impact award for his work in Pulaski County with the T.G. Howard Community Center. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/25/10-news-duke-carter-named-boots-on-the-ground-television-journalist-of-the-year/ | 2023-06-25T20:49:09 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/25/10-news-duke-carter-named-boots-on-the-ground-television-journalist-of-the-year/ |
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – Authorities are at the scene of the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, investigating an incident that occurred Sunday morning.
“We were aware of a situation this morning near Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. We’re coordinating with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Regular operations at the hospital have not been disrupted. Given the active nature of this investigation, we’re unable to comment further at this time,” Tiffany Holland, Corporate Communications Specialist with Carilion Clinic said.
10 News has reached out to authorities for more information. This article will be updated with more details as they become available.
Stay with 10 News as this story develops | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/25/authorities-investigating-incident-near-carilion-new-river-valley-medical-center-in-christiansburg/ | 2023-06-25T20:49:15 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/25/authorities-investigating-incident-near-carilion-new-river-valley-medical-center-in-christiansburg/ |
Gov. Youngkin has ordered all U.S. and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff Monday in memory of Mark Christopher “Chris” Wagner, the Wintergreen police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Flags will be lowered at sunrise on Monday, June 26, and remain at half-staff until sunset.
You can read the governor’s full order below.
In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in Memory and Respect of Wintergreen Police Officer Mark Christopher Wagner, II who was killed in the line of duty.
I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Monday, June 26, 2023 and remain at half-staff until sunset.
Ordered on this, the 25th day of June 2023.
Governor Youngkin | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/25/gov-youngkin-issues-flag-order-in-memory-of-wintergreen-police-officer-killed-in-line-of-duty/ | 2023-06-25T20:49:21 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/25/gov-youngkin-issues-flag-order-in-memory-of-wintergreen-police-officer-killed-in-line-of-duty/ |
ROANOKE, Va – Shawn A. Barksdale, in conjunction with his multifaceted approach to lifting others, founded the Boots on the Ground initiative.
His goal is to encourage young people to not pick up a gun and instead express themselves through poetry.
This past school year he held a poetry contest, “Pens not Pistols” to encourage young people to become more effective communicators instead of solving issues with violence.
Barksdale said he wants to expand the program to all high school students across the nation.
For more information, contact erichardson1961@gmail.com. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/25/non-profit-seeking-to-end-gun-violence-seeks-to-expand-poetry-contest-nationally/ | 2023-06-25T20:49:27 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/25/non-profit-seeking-to-end-gun-violence-seeks-to-expand-poetry-contest-nationally/ |
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – One person is in critical condition after a shooting at a party in Wythe County early Sunday, according to the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said shortly after midnight, deputies were called to a large party in the 2200 block of Castleton Road where shots had been fired.
Deputies arrived to find a large number of people and were able to determine there had been a shooting from evidence found at the scene, according to authorities.
We’re told deputies were notified shortly after the initial call that a person with a gunshot wound was arriving at the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax.
The sheriff’s office said deputies are conducting interviews and processing evidence as this is an ongoing investigation. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/25/one-in-critical-condition-after-shooting-in-wythe-county/ | 2023-06-25T20:49:34 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/25/one-in-critical-condition-after-shooting-in-wythe-county/ |
U.S. Coast Guard officials gave a final update Sunday on the search for the missing Titan submersible, an effort that ended in tragedy when searchers found debris from the vessel on the ocean floor near the Titanic wreck which led them to believe the five-person crew is dead following a catastrophic implosion.
"The discovery of the Titan submersible marked the end of the U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue mission," officials said.
The Coast Guard have now opened a Marine Board of Investigation -- the highest level of investigation that the Coast Guard conducts -- with the goal of preventing a similar tragedy from occurring again.
"The board will first and primarily work to find the cause of the tragedy," and to recommend civil or criminal charges that may be warranted, officials said Sunday.
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The sub lost all communication last week on its journey to the Titanic's wreckage in the North Atlantic, and the US Coast Guard says they have found a debris field that almost certainly belongs to the Titan.
Many more questions remain, though, about the ordeal, including what went wrong and what officials knew about it.
Over the coming months, investigators are expected to focus on the how and the why behind the sub's implosion, while officials look into whether or not more regulations are needed to prevent this from happening again.
For now, resources that were deployed for this search operation are being pulled back, except some underwater vehicles known as ROVs, or remote operated vehicles.
These deep-sea robots will continue to scan the bottom of the ocean, with hopes of recovering more parts of the Titan sub and any remains of the five men who died in the implosion.
The Navy says that implosion could have been detected on Sunday, right around the time that communication with the sub failed.
Crews using an ROV owned by a Cape Cod company found the debris field on Thursday linked to the submersible, about 1,600 feet away from the Titanic wreckage site. That debris included landing gear, the rear cove and the frame of the missing underwater vessel.
"We're going to continue remote operations on the sea floor and I don't have a timeline for when we intend to stop remote operations on the seaport," Rear Admiral John Mauger, Commander of the 1st Coast Guard District in Boston, said. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/coast-guard-to-give-update-on-investigation-into-titan-submersible-implosion/4452230/ | 2023-06-25T20:52:10 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/coast-guard-to-give-update-on-investigation-into-titan-submersible-implosion/4452230/ |
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A Flagler County grand jury has indicted an accused drug dealer on first-degree murder charges, officials said.
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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said Nysean Dwight Giddens, 25, of Bunnell, was arrested on September 14, 2020, by the FCSO Special Investigations Unit during an undercover operation.
Detectives said Bunnell admitted to selling drugs to the victim, Sean Callahan, the night before he died of an overdose.
Read: Woman dies in accidental shooting on I-Drive, Orange County deputies say
According to a news release, Giddens was initially charged with manslaughter for Callahan’s death. But a grand jury found probable cause to indict Giddens with first-degree murder.
The statute applies when someone causes the death of a person while committing a felony.
Detectives said they found fentanyl and cannabis when the suspect’s car was searched.
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“While these cases take time and are difficult to make, let this arrest be a reminder to drug dealers – we investigate every overdose death as a murder,” said Sheriff Rick Staly.
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Investigators said Giddens faces life in prison if he is convicted.
He is being held at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility without bond.
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Mayor's daughter found safe; Taunton synagogue vandalized: Top stories
Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers.
Top stories this past week included:
Huge wins for the Taunton High softball and baseball teams. For the third year in a row, THS softball won it all in the MIAA Division I tournament, completing their three-peat with a 6-1 takedown of Central Catholic. For THS baseball, it was two in a row, as they won their second straight Division I title with a 7-2 victory over Hockomock Kelley-Rex rival Franklin.
The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a Dighton colonial that sold for $619,000. The Silvia Way home boasts an open concept that features dark hardwood floors throughout, lots of natural light, and a cozy fireplace. Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers.
These were the Top 5 stories of the past week, according to Gazette readers:
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell's 18-year-old daughter Riley found safe
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell's 18-year-old daughter Riley O' Connell was found safe last Sunday, after having gone missing on Tuesday while receiving treatment at Evoke Wellness facility in Hilliard, Ohio for mental health issues.
She was spotted in an Ohio suburb on Thursday, and found safe last Sunday.
"We are grateful that Riley has been found. She is currently receiving medical attention. We thank the Taunton Police Department, the Hilliard Police Department, and Columbus Police Department for all their incredible efforts. We feel truly blessed to have had so many people praying for her and supporting us throughout this ordeal," the mayor said in a written statement.
Mayor's daughter found safe:Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell's 18-year-old daughter Riley found safe on Sunday
Talks between umps and Taunton Little League fall apart as tensions mount
After a heated incident during a game, reconciliation between The Greater Taunton Amateur Baseball Umpire Association and Taunton West Little League is at a halt, as of this writing.
Umpires from the Association have stopped officiating at Taunton West Little League (TWLL) games until further notice, said Dominic Damiano, President of the The Greater Taunton Amateur Baseball Umpire Association (GTABUA).
“Things have to be changed over there. It’s unsafe for my guys right now,” said Damiano.
Gazette Reporter Daniel Schemer takes a look at what we know so far.
Taunton Little League:Talks between umps and Taunton Little League fall apart as tensions mount. What we know
Global investment firm fined millions through former Taunton branch
The state has fined Stifel, Nicolaus, and Company $2.5 million dollars, in addition to mandating the firm pay more than $700,000 in restitution.
A former Taunton-based broker has gotten the firm fined by the state for predatory sales practices.
'Bottom line above investor protection':Global investment firm fined millions through former Taunton branch. How did it happen?
Taunton synagogue vandalized with swastikas and slurs; racist graffiti may be tied to another incident
Over Father's Day weekend, swastikas and other hate speech were spray-painted onto the walls of the Agudath Achim Synagogue in Taunton.
“Our people’s reactions have ranged from sadness to outrage,” said Mija Almeida, President of the Board of Directors for the congregation.
The incident occurred on Friday, June 16, the same day there was a report of vandalism at a home on Everett Street, where homophobic and racist graffiti had been found on the home's vehicle and recycle bin.
Both incidents remain under investigation as of this writing.
Vandalism in Taunton:Taunton house hit with racist graffiti same day as synagogue. What we know
Taunton officials go head to head on 'tremendously popular' gameshow Silver City Password
Taunton municipal employees have been going head to head on TCAM TV on a new game show hosted by Taunton Police Officer Steve Turner called "Silver City Password" — which just finished its first season with a championship showdown.
The show follows the same rules as the popular old NBC gameshow Password, with a contestant being handed a mystery word. That player's teammate has to guess the word based on single-word clues.
Gazette Reporter Ed Baker has all of the fun details, right here.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Contending that higher-education accreditation agencies wield “near limitless power” over colleges and universities, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit alleging federal laws and policies are unconstitutional.
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Attorneys in Moody’s office contend in the lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, that the challenged laws and policies have led to accreditors having an outsized amount of influence.
The lawsuit, for example, said colleges and universities “cannot freely choose their masters, as federal law requires them to show ‘reasonable cause’ to change accreditors.”
“The result is that private accrediting agencies enjoy near limitless power over state institutions,” said the lawsuit, which Moody and Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday during an appearance in Tampa.
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The state wants a judge to declare the federal accreditation requirements unconstitutional and block Biden administration officials from enforcing them. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and several other Biden administration education officials are named as defendants.
The challenge comes as some Florida universities are in the process of changing accrediting agencies, with accreditation key to schools receiving federal student aid. After disputes with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, or SACS, the Legislature and DeSantis, in 2022, approved a law that requires colleges and universities to periodically change accrediting agencies.
The 41-page lawsuit specifically cited SACS, which has been the accrediting agency for all Florida colleges and universities, saying the 2022 law was “prompted by the (U.S. Department of Education’s) actions and incensed by SACS’ abuses.”
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The disputes involved issues such as the accrediting agency’s president, Belle Wheelan, in 2021 taking issue with the possibility of then-state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran becoming president of Florida State University. Corcoran did not get the FSU job but is now interim president at New College of Florida.
Moody cited the FSU presidential search during Thursday’s event.
“They (SACS) felt like they were the governing body. In 2021, they threatened the accreditation status of FSU, because the Florida (university system) Board of Governors was considering our commissioner of education for the FSU president,” Moody said.
But last year, the U.S. Department of Education cited the Florida changes as it released guidance about accreditation to colleges and universities and accrediting agencies.
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“Recent changes to the accreditation landscape, such as the expansion of former regional accreditors to now accredit institutions outside their typical geographic boundaries and a new law in Florida that mandates public institutions to switch accrediting agencies before their next accreditation cycle, have been confusing to institutions and may also have a chilling effect on accrediting agencies as they seek to effectively do their job,” a July 19, 2022, announcement about the guidance said. “As a result, the Department (of Education) has taken a fresh look at the regulations and seeks to clarify the process for institutions looking to change accrediting agencies.”
The announcement, posted on the department’s website, was titled, “Postsecondary Accreditation Cannot Become a Race to the Bottom.”
“The department aims to protect against a race to the bottom and ensure that accreditation remains a voluntary process, as required by law, and that institutions are not forced to switch against their will,” the announcement said. “The department will continue to work with institutions and accrediting agencies to implement these processes and protocols and to further ensure strong standards to better serve all students.”
In the lawsuit, the state argues that federal laws and policies hamper colleges and universities’ efforts to change accreditors and violate parts of the U.S. Constitution and the federal Administrative Procedure Act. The so-called APA deals with the way federal agencies can craft and issue regulations.
“As it stands, state law requires over half of Florida’s public colleges and universities to change accreditors in the next two years. Their ability to do so is substantially burdened, if not entirely prevented, by federal laws that violate the Constitution and federal policies that violate the APA,” the lawsuit said.
DeSantis, who is running for president in 2024 and frequently criticizes the Biden administration, took aim at accrediting agencies during Thursday’s appearance.
“You cannot take legislative power and delegate it to an unaccountable private body and let them administer that power without any type of checks and balances,” DeSantis said.
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Jackson High senior elected 'governor' at Buckeye Girls State
A Jackson High School senior was elected governor of Buckeye Girls State this year.
Nadia Watts-Jackson was chosen by 500 teens who attended Buckeye Girls State on the campus of Bowling Green State University. Buckeye Girls State took place June 11-17.
Sponsored by the the American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio, Buckeye Girls State is a weeklong event created to give young women a platform to learn more about government and participatory citizenship. Activities include government workshops, legislative sessions, campaigning, party rallies, debating and voting. Participants also receive instruction in parliamentary procedure.
Watts-Jackson ran as a "Federalist" candidate from the mythical "Withrow City" on an education-reform platform. Watts-Jackson is the daughter of Victoria Phillips, an academic adviser at McKinley High School, and the late Travis Phillips.
She was sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Post 204 in Canton. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/06/25/jackson-high-senior-nadia-watts-jackson-elected-governor-at-buckeye-girls-state/70343284007/ | 2023-06-25T21:02:27 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/06/25/jackson-high-senior-nadia-watts-jackson-elected-governor-at-buckeye-girls-state/70343284007/ |
Hoover Park Festival returns to North Canton landmark July 9
NORTH CANTON − The third annual Hoover Park Festival, presented by Walsh University’s Hoover Historical Center and Hoover, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. July 9 at Hoover Park, 2225 E. Maple St., across from the main campus.
The free, family-friendly event honors the history of The Hoover Co. and its impact on North Canton and Stark County and attracted more than 1,000 visitors to the park and museum last year, more than twice as many during the inaugural event in 2021.
This year’s festivities include history talks and tours, basket raffles, a plant sale, children’s storytelling, and product giveaways from Hoover. The Canal Fulton Mules will play a vintage baseball game starting at 2 p.m. Beginning at 3:30 p.m., the Canton Concert Band will perform. Consider bringing a lawn chair for your comfort. The Little Roaming Railroad will give train rides.
There will also be activities and displays from community partners such as the Stark County Beekeepers’ Association, North Canton Public Library, and North Canton Heritage Society as well as a scavenger hunt for prizes in the Hoover Historical Center, vintage cars from the 1920s, and a special performance of the original Hoover Co. calliope.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the food trucks on site, which will include Kona Ice, Tom’s Traveling Coffee, Lanciano Wood-Fired Catering and Casey’s Snack Shack.
Megan Pellegrino, director of the Hoover Historical Center and the Walsh University Museum Studies program, aims to share the history of the property that includes the historic Hoover banquet hall and the Hoover Historical Center, a museum owned and operated by Walsh that is dedicated to telling the story of The Hoover Co.
The property was original Hoover family farmland and was the boyhood home of Hoover Co. founder "Boss" Hoover. In the 1920s, Hoover vacuum salesmen from across the United States, Canada and England gathered here to learn about new products and sales techniques while also enjoying time spent together. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/north-canton/2023/06/25/hoover-park-festival-returns-to-north-canton-landmark-july-9/70298902007/ | 2023-06-25T21:02:33 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/north-canton/2023/06/25/hoover-park-festival-returns-to-north-canton-landmark-july-9/70298902007/ |
Five questions with Dan Moeglin, executive director of Stark Parks
Dan Moeglin serves as the executive director of Stark Parks. He was appointed to the position last year after serving as Canton city engineer.
He was born and raised in Stark County and is a St. Thomas Aquinas High School graduate. Moeglin earned two bachelor’s degrees from Michigan State University, in civil engineering and building construction management.
His career path includes being a professional engineer specializing in public infrastructure/transportation/environmental projects. Past employers also include Richland Engineering Limited, Richland County engineer, Summit County engineer and Ohio Department of Transportation.
He and his wife Dawn have been married for 28 years and live in Canton. They have three children, Joe, Anna and Cathy, and a dog named Gigi.
“My favorite times growing up and through my adult professional and personal life have been outside enjoying or working to improve our environment,” Moeglin said. “Reflecting on my years as Canton city engineer, I particularly enjoyed projects that helped to protect and preserve our environment, develop bike trails and infrastructure, and improve Canton's urban forest. This led me to my current position with Stark Parks where I have the opportunity to focus full time on these types of endeavors. I believe that as we nurture the environment, the environment nurtures us.”
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Would you share a few of the top daily duties as executive director of Stark Parks?
Interacting with my coworkers to address the day’s needs and develop long-term plans/initiatives for the parks. Interacting with community members and stakeholders to better understand how Stark Parks can best serve our community and identify things we need to do to develop and maintain our current facilities.
What would you list as the top three strengths of Stark Parks?
The number and diversity of our facilities given the size of Stark County, particularly the number of bike trails/routes that we have.
The educational/enrichment programming opportunities that we offer to the public, including our ambassador animal outreach events.
The passion and compassion that our staff has as public servants striving to make a difference in our community.
Is this the first time Stark Parks has offered the Earth Day series, and would you describe the goals of the series?
While we have held Earth Day events in the past, yes this is the first time we have offered an Earth Day series. There are three main goals of the series:
- To give people the opportunity to participate in an activity that recognizes the importance of our environment and to help improve the environment through their efforts.
- As a series, an important goal is to raise awareness and encourage people to engage in activities that help improve the environment all year, not just a single day.
- As we have been updating our education and enrichment programs, in addition to our smaller ongoing events, we want to have a large major event for each season. The Earth Day series is the focus for spring and will be followed by our Summer Fest, Fall Fest, and Deck the Hollow event in the winter.
What are some of your favorite things to do in your downtime?
My favorite hobby is making maple syrup. While the syrup itself is wonderful, my favorite aspect of it is that I get to do it with family and friends while enjoying the outdoors.
I also enjoy growing my own Christmas trees and decorating with my family for the holidays. I find woodworking and landscaping quite enjoyable as well.
I like to get my hands dirty.
Do you prefer wildlife or plants more and which species top your list?
While I certainly appreciate both, I prefer plants, particularly trees. I love the longevity of trees and how they provide so much to us throughout their entire life cycle.
They provide shade in the summer, fruit and beautiful colors in fall (my favorite color is fall). Evergreens in the winter remind me that spring is never too far away. The sweet maple sap in early spring provides fun and food, followed by beautiful blooms in later in spring, habitat for animals, materials to build with and beautify our homes. They clean the air and soak up stormwater.
The benefits and beauty of trees are endless.
Editor's note: Five questions with ... is a Sunday feature that showcases a member of the Stark County community. If you'd like to recommend someone to participate, send an email to newsroom@cantonrep.com. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/06/25/five-questions-with-dan-moeglin-executive-director-of-stark-parks/70319325007/ | 2023-06-25T21:02:39 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/06/25/five-questions-with-dan-moeglin-executive-director-of-stark-parks/70319325007/ |
Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Canal Fulton Public Library gets archives grant
CANAL FULTON − The Canal Fulton Public Library has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board to hire a consultant to advise the library on its local history/genealogy program.
The plan will also include a development strategy for partnering with the Canal Fulton Heritage Society.
The consultant will assess the physical collections and public service areas of the library’s local history and heritage society’s collections to provide recommendations for preservation, physical storage, collection organization, and public service programs.
Children’s movie at the Palace
CANTON − The Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, will show the movie “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” at 1 p.m. Monday. Admission is $2. Doors and box office open at noon. A free sensory-friendly showing of the movie will be at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.
Celebrate movies’ 25th anniversaries Friday and Saturday
CANTON – The Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, will mark the 25th anniversary of “Titanic” with a showing of the movie at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $7. Costumes are encouraged, and themed cocktails will be available at the bar.
The Palace will mark the 25th anniversary of “Armageddon” with a showing of the movie at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $7.
Movie on the plaza Wednesday
CANTON − The Centennial Plaza Movie Series continues at 7 p.m. Wednesday with a free showing of “The Greatest Showman,” on the plaza, 300 Market Ave. N, rain or shine.
Party in the Plaza is July 2
CANTON − The Bluecoats Party in the Plaza will be from 2 to 9 p.m. July 2 at Centennial Plaza, 300 Market Ave. N. The block party will expand onto Market Avenue with a variety of musical entertainment, family-friendly fun and food trucks.
The event ends with a free concert by the Bluecoats at 8:30 p.m. For more information and a schedule, visit www.partyintheplaza.org.
Learn about Tuskegee Airmen
CANTON − Reed Kimball from the MAPS Air Museum will be at the Stark County District Library's Madge Youtz Branch, 2921 Mahoning Road NE, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday to discuss the establishment of the Tuskegee Airmen (332nd Fighter Group) and the many roadblocks they faced along the way. For more information or to register, call 330-452-2618, email madgeyoutz@starklibrary.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/26uwhrry.
Country dances July 2, 9
CANTON − Canton Country Music dances are moving to a new location, the American Legion, 1633 Cleveland Ave. NW. Jim Davidson Band will provide music July 2, and Vintage Country Band will play July 9. The dances are open to the public. Donation is $3 at the door. Doors open at 1:15, and music is from 2 to 5 p.m. Food, a 50/50 drawing and lottery tree will be available.
Aerosmith tribute band to perform Saturday
JACKSON TWP. − The Summer Concert Series continues with Toys in the Attic, a tribute to the music of Aerosmith, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater, 7454 Community Parkway NW. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The show will end around 9:30 p.m. Buy tickets at www.jacksonamphitheater.com.
Jackson Township Historical Society open house July 2
JACKSON TWP. − The Jackson Township Historical Society, 7756 Fulton Drive NW, will have an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. July 2. The presentation will be on Life in the Township 1921-1950, detailing the township’s growth during that time.
Members will be available to answer questions. Admission is $5 for ages 14 and up. Members admitted free.
Learn tips on researching genealogy
JACKSON TWP. − The Stark County District Library's Jackson Community Branch, 7487 Fulton Drive NW, will offer a class on Genealogy Databases at Stark Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Discover tips and tricks for using Ancestry Library Edition, Family Search and other genealogy databases to get results for tracing your roots. For more information or to register, call 330-833-1010, email jackson@starklibrary.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/m8vzsn94.
Doobie Brothers tribute band in Massillon
MASSILLON − The Massillon Summer Concert Series continues at 7 p.m. Thursday at Duncan Plaza, 121 Lincoln Way E, with a performance from China Grove, a Doobie Brothers tribute band. Bring a chair or blanket for seating.
Gardening enthusiast to speak at Brown Bag Lunch program
MASSILLON − Massillon native Mary Sparks McMunn will present “From the Governor’s Garden to the Fields of Ecuador” at the Brown Bag Lunch program from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. Tuesday at the Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E. Her presentation will cover her horticultural efforts in Columbus-area gardens as well as a mission trip to work alongside farmers in Ecuador.
A Washington High School graduate who now lives in Bexley, McMunn's involvement with the Bexley community garden led to her becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer in 2018. She now volunteers in the Columbus area for the Heritage Gardens at the governor’s residence, Grange Insurance Audubon Center and Franklin Park Conservatory. She is president of the volunteer gardeners group for the Gardens at Gantz Farm in Grove City.
The Brown Bag Lunch series is free and open to everyone. Guests may bring lunch or purchase sandwiches, salad, and smoothies at Greatness Cafe in the museum lobby. The Massillon Museum provides complimentary cookies and coffee to all attendees. For more information, visit MassillonMuseum.org or call 330-833-4061.
Wildlife presentation, concert in park
MINERVA − Stark Parks will offer a free program about wildlife rehabilitation at Minerva’s Municipal Park Stage at 10:30 a.m. Monday.
Meet some of Stark Parks live animal ambassadors. These animals cannot be released back into the wild due to their injuries, and attendees will hear each of their stories during the presentation. Attendees will also find out what to do if you find an injured wild animal.
The program is for all ages and will last about an hour. Do not bring dogs to the program, as they frighten the ambassador animals.
Meanwhile, the Canton Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with the Stark County Park District, will present a free brass quintet performance at 6:30 p.m. Thursday on the Municipal Park stage.
Attendees for any of these programs should bring chairs or blankets. Municipal Park is on Second Street, adjacent to Minerva High School, 501 Almeda Ave. In case of rain, venue changes or cancellations will be announced on Facebook.
For more information, contact the Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce at 330-868-7979 or denise.freeland@minervachamber.org.
North Canton Alumni Association Hall of Fame inductees announced
NORTH CANTON − The North Canton Alumni Association announces its inductees into the Hall of Distinction for 2023. This year’s inductees are:
- Jay Bishop (Class of 1950) – community leader and football team trainer and equipment manager
- Ann Bradway – North Canton school teacher and community volunteer
- Richard E. Davis – North Canton community leader
- Dottie McGrew – reporter, journalist, and community leader
- David Schumaker – sports team doctor for more than 30 years
- Steve Warren (Class of 1975) – regional and national Emmy Award recipient (sports broadcasting)
The Alumni Association will have an in-person induction ceremony at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at Hoover High School. There will be light refreshments after the ceremony, and it will be open to all. Admission is free, although donations are welcome.
Music and food trucks Thursday
NORTH CANTON − The North Canton Public Library Summer Series continues with Josee McGee performing from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday on the City Hall portico. Food trucks on site will be Casey’s Snack Shack and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee.
Exploration Gateway adding electronic recycling drop-off bin
PERRY TWP. – Stark Parks has partnered with Summit e-Waste Recycling Solutions to provide a free electronic recycling drop-off bin for Stark County residents at the Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. NW.
Additional bins may be added to other Stark Park locations in the future depending on the success of the program. The bin will be installed Tuesday in conjunction with a drop-off event running from 3 to 7 p.m.
The following items will be accepted: desktop computers and laptops; printers; cellphones and tablets; telephones; modems and routers; DVD players and VCRs; stereos; game consoles; cables; wires and power adapters; ink and toner cartridges; flat-screen computer monitors; and batteries. Any item containing a hard drive or data storage will be destroyed on pickup.
If the item is too large for the bin, contact Summit e-Waste to make arrangements. To contact Summit e-Waste or to learn more about its recycling process, call 330-800-6657 or visit www.summitecycle.com.
Learn to can foods
PERRY TWP. − The Stark County District Library's Perry Sippo Branch, 5710 12th St. NW, will offer information from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday on how to save money by preserving and canning foods such as broth, fruits, vegetables and sauces. For more information or to register, call 330-477-8482, email perry@starklibrary.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/3enanzp8. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/06/25/stark-county-roundup-news-from-around-the-canton-region/70330915007/ | 2023-06-25T21:02:45 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/06/25/stark-county-roundup-news-from-around-the-canton-region/70330915007/ |
Tucson Unified School District will offer four opportunities in July for children to receive back-to-school immunizations at no cost.
Parents must be present for children younger than 18.
All recommended vaccines as well as COVID-19 vaccines for children, ages 5 and older, will be available.
Insurance will be billed, or vaccines will be provided at no cost for those who are uninsured, TUSD says.
Bring picture IDs, insurance cards and immunization records.
The clinics will be:
• July 11, a Tuesday, 1-5 p.m., at Catalina Family Resource Center, 3645 E. Pima St.
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• July 13, a Thursday, 1-5 p.m., Menlo Family Resource Center, 1100 W. Fresno St.
• July 18, a Tuesday, 1-5 p.m., Palo Verde Family Resource Center, 1302 S. Avenida Vega (entrance off of 22nd Street parking lot).
• July 20, a Thursday, 1-5 p.m., Southwest Family Resource Center, 6855 S. Mark Road | https://tucson.com/news/local/education/tusd-offers-no-cost-back-to-school-immunizations/article_cdec44d6-11f6-11ee-9d24-bf85fe164970.html | 2023-06-25T21:15:41 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/education/tusd-offers-no-cost-back-to-school-immunizations/article_cdec44d6-11f6-11ee-9d24-bf85fe164970.html |
A wildfire north of Tucson and two more in Cochise County are under control, according to state forestry officials.
Both the Post Fire and the Wildhorse Fire, two separate wildfires in Cochise County, were caused by human activity, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management determined.
Progress on both fires over the past few days has resulted in near-total containment of both fires, officials say.
The Wildhorse Fire, a complex of three fires that originated near Hereford, approximately 10 miles south of Sierra Vista, was declared 100% contained at 747 acres.
The Post Fire, located about seven miles southwest of Benson was 95% at 921 acres, officials said.
Resources are now being released from the incident and redirected to staging areas due to the potential for new fires in the region in the coming days.
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The Ventana Fire, which ignited on June 20, grew to a size of 133 acres and is now 80% contained, according to the Coronado National Forest.
The cause of fire that wildfire remains under investigation, but officials have noted lightning in the area when the fire started.
All trailheads and trails that were previously restricted during the fire have reopened to the public.
Eddie Celaya is a breaking news reporter and host of the "Here Weed Go!" podcast. He graduated from Pima Community College and the University of Arizona and has been with the Arizona Daily Star since May 2019. | https://tucson.com/news/local/tucson-fires-under-control/article_7032800a-1393-11ee-80ad-a3ccbe1f283e.html | 2023-06-25T21:15:47 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/tucson-fires-under-control/article_7032800a-1393-11ee-80ad-a3ccbe1f283e.html |
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.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/greensboro-twins-find-father-through-ancestry-dna/83-57202176-c458-4694-8776-96ec7d6f6903 | 2023-06-25T21:23:41 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/greensboro-twins-find-father-through-ancestry-dna/83-57202176-c458-4694-8776-96ec7d6f6903 |
LINCOLNVILLE -- A man died in a home fire Saturday morning..
According to Lincolnville fire Chief Don Fullington, when firefighters arrived at a residence on Miller Town Drive around 9:43 a.m., they found the front of the home fully involved in flames.
A Maine State Police spokesperson says firefighters located a deceased male inside the residence.
Fullington says fire was coming out of the first floor windows and front door upon firefighters arrival.
Despite the severity of the fire crews knocked down the flames in around 10 minutes, yet firefighters stayed on the scene to ensure there were no hot spots.
The unidentified man's body was transported to a local funeral home where an examination will be completed by the office of the medical examiner.
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A woman was killed after she was hit by a car Sunday afternoon.
At 12:42 p.m. at the intersection of N. 41st Street and Girard Avenue, a 75-year-old woman was hit by a silver Infiniti M35, police said. The victim was transported to the hospital by medics where she was pronounced dead at 1:22 p.m.
A 19-year-old man was driving the Infiniti and remained at the scene.
At this time there is no further information.
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Food collections down, cash up as Project Salina 2023 fundraiser exceeds $100,000
With more than 6,700 food products and over $110,000 in cash raised for the food pantries of five local agencies, the biggest and oldest local food collection drive in Salina was a success.
An email sent from the board members of Project Salina said the five agencies picked up the food supplies collected over the month of May for the 2023 campaign.
"Although the number of food items collected has declined over the years, the amount of cash collected has dramatically increased," the board said in a statement to the Journal.
The board said it was thankful to the Salina community for its response in helping provide food for those who need it.
When it started in 1990, Project Salina began collecting food items during the month of May for the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas, Salvation Army, the Ashby House and the Salina Rescue Mission, but the goals and needs of the organization have changed over time.
"Some years there were over 200,000 food items were coming into one place," Project Salina said. "That large amount of food (coming in at one time) created problems for the agencies because they did not have room to store that amount of food."
This issue of storage and the fact that agencies also worried about getting all the food distributed before expiration dates meant Project Salina has shifted from asking for food product donations to instead asking for cash donations.
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"Project Salina now fills the needs of the agencies throughout the entire year," the board said. "If an agency is running low on food, Project Salina purchases the food they need to keep their shelves full so they can continue to help those that need it. The agency picks the food up at the grocery store when it comes in and takes it directly to their warehouse. Cash donations allow us to help them whenever they need it, not just in May."
In addition to collecting cash during the month of May, Project Salina is also accepting donations of cash throughout the year.
Those wishing to donate to Project Salina can send cash donations (make checks out to Project Salina) year-round to Project Salina, P.O. Box 2861, Salina KS 67402-2861. Donations can also be taken inside or through the drive-thru at Central National Bank, 454 S. Ohio St. Donors are asked to place “Kristina Litchman, Project Salina” on the envelope and note who the envelope is from so they can get credit for the deposit.
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MICHIGAN CITY — Three people were killed in a fiery crash Saturday morning on Interstate 94, near the Michigan City exit, Indiana State Police said.
Just after 8:30 a.m. Saturday, ISP troopers responded to reports of a crash along I-94 eastbound, two miles east of the Michigan City exit at U.S. 421. According to ISP's preliminary investigation, a white 2023 Kia had broken down and was parked in the inside shoulder emergency lane with its hazard lights on. The Kia's four occupants were waiting for roadside service to arrive when a gray 2017 Dodge Journey that was traveling eastbound drove onto the inside shoulder and hit the Kia.
Three people were killed in a fiery car crash, Saturday morning. The crash occurred on I-94, two miles east of the Michigan City exit.
Kale Wilk, file, The Times
The force of the collision pushed the Kia into the center lane of the interstate where it burst into flames, according to ISP. The driver of the Kia, 29-year-old Nirmit Alkesh Patel, was able to escape the car. However, the three passengers; 58-year-old Alkesh Patel, 54-year-old Hina Alkesh Patel and 30-year-old Aditi Nirmit Patel, were unable to escape and died. All four Kia occupants were from Apex, North Carolina.
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The driver of the Dodge Journey, 41-year-old Jol Ranay Taylor, and his two passengers were not injured. Both Taylor, of Muscatine, Iowa, and Nirmit Alkesh Patel, were tested for intoxication. ISP said the test results are pending analysis by the Indiana Department of Toxicology. Chemical tests for intoxication are legally required in fatal crashes.
Interstate 94 was closed for several hours Saturday. The LaPorte County Sheriff's Office, the Indiana Department of Transportation, the LaPorte County Coroner, the Coolspring Township Fire Department, the LaPorte County Emergency Medical Services and the ISP Crash Reconstruction Unit assisted at the scene.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail
Josh Reisner
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana
Class: Felony, misdemeanor
Age: 20
Residence: Manhattan, NY
Stephen Smith
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: La Porte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Felony
Age: 39
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Jemini Caldwell
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Identity Deception
Class: Felony
Age: 27
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Jermaine Edmond
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Long Beach Police Department
Offense Description: OWI, driving while suspended, possession of marijuana
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 31
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Daryl Smith
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Dealing in a Narcotic Drug, Possession of Methamphetamine, Resisting Law Enforcement
Class: Felony
Age: 60
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Steven Beverly
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Resisting law enforcement
Class: Felony
Age: 47
Residence: Lima, OH
Murriah Dailey
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Unlawful use or possession of a legend drug
Offense Description: Michigan City Police Department
Class: 35
Age: 35
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Abigail Vanwinkle
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: La Porte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Dealing in methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe
Class: Felony
Age: 45
Residence: Griffith, IN
Fred Timmons
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: La Porte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Failure to appear
Class: Felony
Age: 55
Residence: Mishawaka, IN
Keshawn Mitchell
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to appear
Class: Felony
Age: 23
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Kiran McAllister
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Auto theft
Class: Felony
Age: 41
Residence: South Bend, IN
Dwight Mashburn
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: La Porte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe
Class: Felony
Age: 47
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Antonio Lopez
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Battery resulting in bodily injury, false identity statement
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 35
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Daniel Land
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: La Porte Police Department
Offense Description: Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator
Class: Felony
Age: 31
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Christopher Cummings
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Dealing in cocaine
Class: Felony
Age: 32
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Fred Coon
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to appear
Class: Felony, misdemeanor
Age: 58
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Sky Fall
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to appear
Class: Felony
Age: 28
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Casey Land
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Auto theft, resisting law enforcement, reckless driving
Class: Felony, misdemeanor
Age: 42
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Blake Cortelyou
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: La Porte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Strangulation, domestic battery
Class: Felony, misdemeanor
Age: 40
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Michael McGinty
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Child molesting, child solicitation
Class: Felony
Age: 20
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Brandi Dorsey
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 26
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Brianna Neyhart
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of paraphernalia
Class: Felony, misdemeanor
Age: 30
Residence: Michigan City, IN
John Kerwin
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Kingsford Heights Police Department
Offense Description: Invasion of privacy
Class: Felony
Age: 76
Residence: Kingsford Heights, IN
Samuel Wilson
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 37
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Yvonne Sims
Arrest Date: June 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: La Porte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Felony, misdemeanor
Age: 38
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Camden Colvin
Arrest Date: June 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Domestic battery, failure to appear
Class: Felony, misdemeanor
Age: 30
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Robert Doane
Arrest Date: June 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Possession of cocaine, OWI w/ endangerment, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia
Class: Felony, misdemeanor
Age: 40
Residence: Kennebunk, ME
Christopher Gause
Arrest Date: June 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: OWI w/ endangerment
Class: Felony, misdemeanor
Age: 33
Residence: Michigan City, IN
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There’s a Louisiana dance party coming to Jazz in June on Tuesday, courtesy of Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience.
Driving the 1,163 miles from his Lafayette, Louisiana, home to Lincoln is far from new for Simien, who’s been coming to Lincoln since 1987.
Neither are his exuberant, engaging, movement-inducing shows that even got a Lied Center for Performing Arts crowd up and dancing a few years ago.
"We’re trying to have fun," Simien said of the shows. "There’s a certain type of energy that makes you feel good, makes you want to dance. Whenever we play Lincoln, it’s always a party, man."
Those shows, whether in front of hundreds of school kids, thousands on 14th Street at ZooFest or a hundred or so in the Zoo Bar have, if nothing else, verified the universal appeal of zydeco, the music that grew out of south Louisiana and in the ’80s — thanks to touring and recording artists like Simien — spread around the U.S. and the world.
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"I think it’s in the DNA," Simien said of zydeco’s wide appeal. "I’m Creole. I’m Louisiana Creole for hundreds of years. My family has been in this area since 1756. I’ve got jambalaya DNA, I’m French, Spanish, Native American, German, Italian. It’s a true world style of music. People that hear it instinctively find that that’s for them. Even if you’re not from here (Louisiana), you feel the music, the connection."
The origins of the name zydeco are unclear. Some say it’s a fast pronunciation of the first two words of a French phrase. Others, including Simien, find it rooted in African words "zai’co laga laga, zariko and zari," which all mean dance.
But whatever the roots of the word, by the 1920s and 1930s, the music — often called Creole, French music or La La — began to be recorded. Its most famous practitioner was accordionist/singer/songwriter Amede Ardoin, who recorded in the 1930s.
In the 1950s, Clifton Chenier became the architect of modern zydeco, setting the table for Simien and his contemporaries to take the music to the world.
Zydeco is often described as blues-based. But that’s a misreading of the sound, which gets its "blues" from deeper African roots, then blends in European culture — the accordion, which came from Germany, is one of its primary instruments — with multiple languages and sounds, including, in Simien’s musical gumbo, jazz.
"In my band, I have a couple horn players, a trumpet and a saxophone," he said. "We put some jazz into the music. I’m not the first to do that. Jazz started in Louisiana and it kind of worked its way into all the styles of music around us. Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat (Zydeco); they had it. It’s not that big of a stretch (to be playing Jazz in June)."
Since he graduated from Lawtell High School in Louisiana in 1981 and got serious about zydeco and started playing professionally with his band two years later, Simien has performed more than 10,000 shows and toured millions of miles to more than 45 countries. Simien and his band have even seen their music placed in multiple TV and radio commercials and a handful of movies, including "The Big Easy," "Exit to Eden" and Disney’s "The Princess and the Frog."
Simien got the first of his two Grammy Awards in 2008, recognizing not only the music on his album "Live! Worldwide" but his role in taking zydeco international.
"When I started playing in 1981, it was mostly a local music," Simien said. "You had a few people going out: Clifton Chenier, Queen Ida, Buckwheat. In 1981, there were only two teenage bands playing it: my band and The Sam Brothers. Everybody else was 20 years older.
"Now the split has flipped. Now there are more younger bands than us OGs; that’s what they call us. It did what we wanted to do. More young people are making the music, filtering for the times. That’s what makes the future look good for the music. That’s what all of us wanted to do, keep the music going."
Chenier, the architect of modern zydeco, for example, brought in amplifiers to the acoustic music, added the over-the-shoulder rubboard and a frottoir to the instrumentation and incorporated blues, jazz and early rock ’n’ roll into the musical mix.
In their Lincoln shows, the Zydeco Experience has put an accordion-drenched zydeco spin on songs originating from Bob Dylan and The Band, Amy Winehouse, reggae’s Peter Tosh and The Meters. And many younger artists are incorporating hip-hop elements into their zydeco stew, leading to criticism from some purists who maintain they’re not really playing zydeco.
"People don’t realize what they’re saying," Simien said. "If you think the music is being done wrong, pick up a guitar or an accordion and play it the right way. We’re fine. Dr. John, when we would talk, would always say, ‘If it’s not changing, it’s dying.’"
Tuesday’s forecast calls for a high around 90 degrees, which means there’s a good chance it will be sweltering at 7 p.m. when Simien and company hit the Jazz in June stage in the Sheldon Museum of Art sculpture garden.
But that’s not going to faze the Zydeco Experience, which is prepared for hot weather on the monthlong tour they’re starting in Lincoln next week.
"We bring some real powerful fans with us," Simien said. "So it may be hot, but the wind will be blowing on us."
And it’s almost certain that Simien will be having a blast, smiling from ear to ear.
"The older I get, the longer I’m in the game, the more I want to play, the more I enjoy playing," Simien said. " I thought that by now, after 40 years, I’d be burnt out and done. But it’s the opposite. I’m being genuine. When you see a smile on my face, I’m enjoying it, seeing the people, seeing all the friends I’ve made over the years. It’s a beautiful thing for me. I can’t smile enough." | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/music/terrance-simien-and-his-band-bringing-louisiana-dance-party-to-jazz-in-june/article_50a4b86c-0f87-11ee-b763-a7502953595b.html | 2023-06-25T21:36:24 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/music/terrance-simien-and-his-band-bringing-louisiana-dance-party-to-jazz-in-june/article_50a4b86c-0f87-11ee-b763-a7502953595b.html |
An employee at a Texas airport was killed after he was “ingested” into the engine of an airplane, according to CBS News.
A Delta Airbus A319 arrived at the San Antonio International Airport on Friday evening and was taxiing to the gate when the deadly incident happened, officials said.
The worker was employed by Unifi, a company that Delta contracts with to support ground-handling operations.
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“We are heartbroken and grieving the loss of an aviation family member’s life in San Antonio,” a Delta spokesperson said. “Our hearts and full support are with their family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.”
At the end of 2022, a 34-year-old ground crew worker was killed after being “ingested” into a plane engine at the Montgomery, Alabama.
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Dover man injured, passenger killed after motorcycle collides with delivery truck Saturday
A collision between a delivery van and a motorcycle in Townsend Saturday evening killed a 23-year-old woman and left another person critically injured.
The crash occurred about 5:37 p.m. as a 2019 Promaster delivery traveling west on Harvey Straughn Road began turning left into a residential driveway, according to Delaware State Police.
The van crossed into the path of an oncoming 2005 red Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
The driver of the motorcycle, a 20-year-old man from Dover, tried to avoid the crash by braking but the motorcycle collided with the van, police said. He was flown by a Delaware State Police helicopter to an area hospital with critical injuries.
A passenger on the motorcycle, a 23-year-old woman from Hartly, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld by police pending family notifications.
The driver of the van, a 23-year-old woman from Wilmington, was not injured.
Harvey Straughn Road was closed for four hours while police investigated the scene.
The incident continues to be investigated by Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers are asking witnesses of this collision to contact Master Corporal J. Forester by calling 302-365-8485.
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What pro cyclist Austin Killips told Knox News about handling protesters targeting her as openly trans woman
Austin Killips remembered why she loves cycling Friday night.
She had some apprehension about her trip to Knoxville for Sunday's USA Cycling Pro Road championships, but seeing her friends in the cycling community and enjoying the atmosphere downtown was a reminder for Killips.
"It was nice to have this experience with others that sort of refuted my anxieties and reminded me that this is a really great and wonderful sport filled with people that I love dearly," Killips told Knox News on Saturday.
It was a brief escape from the controversy that has been building over the past several months and reached a crescendo after the 27-year-old Killips won the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico on April 30. She became the first transgender woman to win a UCI 2.2-registered stage racing event.
She was there racing with the Amy D Foundation team. It was a joyous moment for Killips' team, but her win sparked backlash she wasn't prepared for.
"I feel like the toolbox I've had has felt a little shallow with sort of current state of things," Killips said. "There are just certain things that will forever remain out of my control, and you just have to make peace with that reality. It can be difficult and frustrating at times, but at the end of the day, just trying to imbue the experiences and moments that bring you joy and holding on to those."
On Sunday, Killips raced for nice bikes, a nonprofit cycling team created to support LGBTQ+ athletes. She finished 9th in the Women's Elite Pro Road event with an unofficial time of 3:02:36 in the 109.4-kilometer race that started and finished in downtown Knoxville and wound through South Knox. Chloe Dygert, racing with Canyon-SRAM, won the race, followed by Coryn Labecki, with Team Jumbo-Visma, and Skylar Schneider, with L39ION of Los Angeles.
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The Union Cycliste Internationale, the sport's international governing body, allows transgender athletes to compete, and the governing body defended Killips after the victory.
"The UCI rules are based on the latest scientific knowledge and have been applied in a consistent manner," it said in a statement. "The UCI continues to follow the evolution of scientific findings and may change its rules in the future as scientific knowledge evolves."
The UCI requires transgender women to suppress their testosterone levels to 2.5 nmol/L for a 24-month period prior to competing in women's events.
Earlier this month, after its meeting in Cagliari, Italy, the organization said it would discuss again its competition rules for transgender athletes at its August meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, taking into account the evolution of our society and scientific knowledge, the desire of transgender athletes to compete and "the voices of female athletes and their concerns about an equal playing field for competitors."
On Sunday, a protest against Killips' participation took place just over a mile from the finish line on the University of Tennessee campus.
With the rise in anti-transgender rhetoric and legislation in many states, Killips has concerns about her future in the sport. Groups like the Independent Women’s Forum, which organized Sunday's protest, have latched on to Killips' win at Tour of the Gila and used it as an example to prevent transgender athletes from competing.
"It's certainly concerning that the nature of the discourse, the amount of energy that has gone into building this narrative would lead you to believe that there's this massive number of trans athletes participating in sports and winning all the time, when the reality is that we're statistically underrepresented," Killips said. "By the number, some of us do well, a lot of us do just fine, are just normal competitors.
"If the rules say trans people can play, then it doesn't mean that we can't win."
Killips also won the Belgian Waffle Ride in North Carolina, which was the fourth of seven stops in the multisurface endurance series. She won the 131-mile race by four minutes, sparking more controversy despite the fact that the cisgender winner of the women's California leg of the BWR prevailed by 25 minutes last year.
Transgender women are not new to cycling. Natalie van Gogh won UCI events twice in 2015, and placed fourth at the national road championships that season.
"I do think there is this nature of when trans people do well at something, it's like, 'Oh, man, this is the first time this has ever happened," Killips said. "Historically, we've been around for quite a while and we have been doing things. I guess it is the first full stage race, but it's not an unprecedented thing for a trans person to win a UCI-level event."
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Killips has been training and racing full-time only since last summer. When Killips started entering pro races in 2021, she was still working full time before switching to a part-time remote job that winter.
If she was competing 10 years in the past or future, Killips believes things would be different. But right now, transgender people are facing a historic amount of legislation targeting their health – 20 states have laws or policies banning gender-affirming care – or their ability to participate in sports. In 2021, a record 117 anti-transgender bills were introduced in state legislatures and 45 states have proposed anti-trans bills in 2023.
"Sport has always been a place for community and connection for me and I've been very fortunate that that has remained at the center of the experience, even as I've progressed into the pro ranks," Killips said.
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What Chloe Dygert overcame to win her second event at 2023 USA Cycling championships
Chloe Dygert won the USA Cycling Road Race championship Sunday despite the many struggles both before and during the race.
Dygert is the first woman to win both the Time Trial and the Road Race in Knoxville during the seven years the city has hosted. With two gold medals and stars and stripes jerseys tacked onto her collection, the cyclist couldn't be happier.
"It's very special," said Dygert, who covered the 109.4K downtown course in 3 hours, 2 minutes and 30 seconds. "The race has been here for several years now, and I've been off and on with injuries and stuff so to finally pull off the final year here and then to get the national jersey in both the trial and road race, it's a very special moment, and my family's here so it couldn't be a better weekend."
Joining Dygert on the podium were Elite Criterium champion Coryn Labecki in second and Skylar Schnieder in third.
In 2020, Dygert suffered a laceration to her left leg after a crash in the UCI Road World Championships in the women's time trial event and had to undergo surgery to mend it. She missed considerable time afterward.
The win proved that she has the grit to come back from anything.
"Coming back from my injury, it's always a blessing to be able to win a race," Dygert said, "but to be able to win national championships and be able to wear the jersey three years extra special."
That wasn't the only thing she had to endure. The biggest challenge of the race was the incline of Sherrod Street, where many tend to struggle. For Dygert, each time facing Sherrod Street became increasingly difficult.
"Going up the first time on the climb, we just tried to stay in the front and keep the pace fast and just drop a little bit of riders at a time every time we go up," Dygert said. "The last time obviously was the hardest time and we ended up with four at the top, and it was always nice making it super hard to just weed out everybody."
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The terrain wasn't the only adversity Dygert had to face. The Southern heat beat down on her and many others.
"I think the past week, even when I was in Colorado preparing for the race it was a little chilly," Dygert said. "Today it was the hottest day we've had, and so the heat was definitely something I feel like everybody had to deal with."
The elements and uncontrollable details of the race played a big role in the championship, but every cyclist has a game plan that they think will help put them on top of the podium. Dygert said two particular things helped her bring home the gold.
"I think the key to winning today's race was just being patient and knowing the course very well," she said. "Just seeing the crit (criterium) the other day and seeing how it was won and then just being able to simulate the same kind of effort and pull it off." | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/local/2023/06/25/how-chloe-dygert-overcame-adversity-to-win-usa-cycling-elite-road-race/70339793007/ | 2023-06-25T22:06:53 | 0 | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/local/2023/06/25/how-chloe-dygert-overcame-adversity-to-win-usa-cycling-elite-road-race/70339793007/ |
USA Cycling Men's Elite Road Race delayed
With inclement weather coming into the area, the USA Cycling Men's Elite Road Race has been delayed and shortened Sunday afternoon.
The race will now go for 15 laps instead of the 17 originally scheduled. With fewer laps, the race is now 164k.
USA Cycling has pushed back to a 2:30 p.m. start, pending weather developments.
There are no further updates at this time unless USA Cycling decides to continue delaying the race.
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Earlier Sunday, Chloe Dygert won the Road Race to become the first woman to win in that race and the Time Trial during the seven years Knoxville has hosted the championships. Luke Lamperti and Cotheryn Labecki won the Elite Criterium Championship on Friday night. It was Lamperti's third consecutive win in the men's division, and Labecki won for the first time since 2016.
The city won't host the race in 2024, but it might return soon, USA Cycling officials said. | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/local/2023/06/25/weather-delays-usa-cycling-mens-elite-road-race/70355001007/ | 2023-06-25T22:06:59 | 0 | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/local/2023/06/25/weather-delays-usa-cycling-mens-elite-road-race/70355001007/ |
CENTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — One person was flown to a hospital after a vehicle and a scooter crashed in Beaver County.
Dispatchers say emergency crews were called to 99 Wagner Road, just outside the movie theater in Center Township, at around 2:31 p.m.
A helicopter was called in to send one person to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Their status is unknown at this time.
Investigators say the person injured was an adult.
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PITTSBURGH — A man is dead after a vehicle went over a hillside in Pittsburgh.
Allegheny County Dispatchers say police, firefighters and medics were called to Chaucer Street and Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar at around 3:17 p.m.
Pittsburgh Police say a 70-year-old man who was driving the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man was the only person in the vehicle.
The car has not been towed from the hillside at this time.
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Volunteers from the Disaster Action Team of the Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a home fire on S.E. 9th Place in Cape Coral, Fla. The team, consisting of trained individuals, managed to arrange emergency assistance for three individuals affected by the fire, including a child.
The Red Cross offers immediate financial help and health and mental health services to those affected by the disaster. They are also providing personalized assistance to connect individuals with available recovery resources. The Red Cross will continue to support families to meet their needs caused by the disaster.
The Disaster Action Team is a team of Red Cross volunteers specially trained to respond to emergencies in the local community. They are available 24/7 and provide emotional support and information to families during recovery. The Red Cross provides disaster assistance for free, thanks to donations made to the organization.
Every day, families from our community, across the country and the world, rely on the Red Cross for assistance because emergencies do not stop. Even during these times, hospital patients still require life-saving blood; neighbors still need food, shelter, and care after disasters and military families still need support. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/06/25/red-cross-helps-cape-coral-family-after-house-fire/ | 2023-06-25T22:11:18 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/06/25/red-cross-helps-cape-coral-family-after-house-fire/ |
BLOOMINGTON — Austin Maher said his grandfather is a big fan of the Chicago Cubs.
When pointing to a Topps trading card for Lou Brock, he recalled how his grandfather said the Cubs’ trading out Lou Brock to the St. Louis Cardinals was their “biggest flop.”
A 1963 trading card print of Brock on the Cubs’ team was stocked Sunday at Twin Cities Collectibles, and is just one personal connection he finds in cards. Maher, of Minonk, is a co-owner of the new store, which hosted a two-day grand opening earlier this month on Bloomington's east side.
His personal baseball fandom has since veered from the Cubs to the Milwaukee Brewers. Although he never played sports, Maher said that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them — he grew up always loving them.
His shop is stocked with trading cards for major leagues like the MLB, the NFL, the NBA and the NHL. Maher said he got started opening up baseball card packs in 2006, and would look for art with action on the cards.
“I was enamored by that,” he said.
Maher’s business partner, Kyle Sisco, said he, Maher and third partner Tony Johnson got together at local trading card shows and through friends before starting their shop. He said they plan on hosting trade shows and game nights too.
They had no idea what to expect as a new business, he said, but their grand opening event on June 16-17 was a success.
Sisco and Maher both said they want to stand out as collectibles store, and not be just another sports card shop.
One example of that effort, Maher said, is a selection of sports Funko Pops. On their shelves Sunday morning was a gold-colored Funko Pop of St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith. That’s a Busch Stadium edition, priced locally at $150.
Topping off other product stands were two Bitty Pop! cases, one with "Star Wars"-themed figures and the other with DC Comics characters.
Sisco, 35, has three daughters. When at card shows, he said he’ll hand his youngest a $20 bill and let his 7-year-old search for her favorite Pokémon.
It’s a good father-daughter bonding experience, the Bloomington dad said.
The Twin Cities Collectibles shop also stocks Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering cards. With Illinois State University students in town, there’s a strong demand for both of those card games, Maher said.
Special Pokémon cards to look out for in packs include the VSTAR types, which have enhanced health points and attacks. On Sunday, Twin Cities Collectibles carried a $60 VSTAR card for Mewtwo, a well-known creature in the Pokémon franchise.
Maher said said a lot of people see Pokémon cards as an investment.
These trading cards are sold at the business in addition to sports memorabilia, like jerseys signed by the Kansas City Chief’s Patrick Mahomes and Mike Trout with the LA Angels.
Trading cards give collectors a unique opportunity, Sisco said: They can either go buy a pack of cards for a few dollars, or seek out high-value items like a Michael Jordan rookie card.
At Twin Cities Collectibles on Sunday was a Topps Dynasty edition card for the Cardinal’s hitter Albert Pujols, which is adorned with a patch of Pujols’ jersey. It’s the second of five such cards produced.
For some local favor, shoppers could also find shelved Sunday cards for two graduates University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who went into pro basketball: Utah Jazz player Deron Williams and Ayo Dosunmu of the Chicago Bulls.
The shop is also open to consignment requests. When compared to selling directly to consumers on sites like eBay, Sisco said retail consignments don’t involve the hassle of vendor fees, bad returns, or missed payments.
He also said selling locally supports the local collector’s community. And, you can make your collection available in a market saturated with fans of regional teams.
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Sunset Landing Apartments is a 76-unit complex that consists of one-, two- and three-bedroom units for people and families who earn up to 60% of area median income.
The Housing Company director Erin Anderson holds scissors at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for Sunset Landing Apartments in Caldwell. To the right, Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner and Idaho Housing and Finance president Gerald Hunter celebrate the completion of the affordable housing project.
Sunset Landing Apartments is a 76-unit complex that consists of one-, two- and three-bedroom units for people and families who earn up to 60% of area median income.
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The Housing Company director Erin Anderson holds scissors at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for Sunset Landing Apartments in Caldwell. To the right, Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner and Idaho Housing and Finance president Gerald Hunter celebrate the completion of the affordable housing project.
Originally published June 23 onIdahoCapitalSun.com.In its grand opening Tuesday, the Housing Company and its community partners unveiled new affordable housing developments for Caldwell workers and families at Sunset Landing Apartments.
The Housing Company, an Idaho nonprofit whose goal is to preserve affordable housing developments, partnered with the Idaho Housing and Finance to address the housing needs of Canyon County.
The 76-unit apartment complex consists of one-, two- and three-bedroom units for people and families who earn up to 60% of area median income.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Caldwell median household income is $59,795. A person making 60% of that, or $39,877, would qualify for the housing.
Erin Anderson, director of the Housing Company, said at a press conference Tuesday that the Low Income Housing Tax Credit is the primary source of financing for the apartment complex. The tax credit allows private partners to invest in affordable housing in a way that keeps the apartment’s rent prices below market rates for the next 30 years.
“When I started working on this project three years ago, the people in Caldwell were really just starting to feel the housing affordability crunch,” she said. “And since then, it’s only gotten a lot worse.”
Anderson told the Idaho Capital Sun that the nonprofit’s affordable housing projects are geared toward helping people who work lower-wage jobs.
Sunset Landing Apartments is the latest affordable housing development the nonprofit has completed since Canyon Terrace Apartments in Nampa last year. Anderson said the nonprofit is starting three additional affordable housing projects in Nampa, Meridian and Twin Falls.
CALDWELL HOUSING LEADERS DISCUSS NEED FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING
At the press conference, Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner said he used to work as a planner for the city and understands the need for affordable housing for the local workforce.
“There’s such a need right now to provide this type of housing,” he said. “The affordability a few years ago was bad, and it’s just gotten that much worse with today’s economy.”
Nearly each unit has already been filled at Sunset Landing Apartments, with tenants including single adults and working families and their children.
Mike Dittenber, the director of the Caldwell Housing Authority, is a longtime Caldwell resident who has worked in the affordable housing industry for 23 years.
“I’ve never seen it like this before,” he told the Idaho Capital Sun in an interview Thursday. “The people who are really struggling to find housing are those people in the workforce.”
Dittenber has worked at the housing authority for almost 17 years, where he oversees tenants at the authority’s rental complex, Farmway Village. At the complex, tenants pay 20% to 50% less than the local market rate, according to the authority’s website.
Dittenber said he believes young people are struggling the most to find affordable housing. People between ages 18 and 35 are the greatest number of applicants who apply to live at Farmway Village, he said.
Dittenber said developments like Sunset Landing Apartments can help improve the workforce.
While Caldwell has attracted more developers who build housing to lease at market rate, Dittenber said providing more affordable housing options is the key to helping the city’s economy.
“Think about a schoolteacher who is stressed about not having housing that might lash out and lose their career, or a hospital worker who administered a wrong dose of medication, or even a construction worker who forgot to follow a simple safety procedure that causes an accident,” he said. “A happy worker is a productive worker.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/2cscoop/idaho-nonprofit-brings-affordable-housing-to-caldwell-with-more-projects-in-the-pipeline/article_7ac925d6-1213-11ee-9453-0b3c8002da56.html | 2023-06-25T22:15:04 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/2cscoop/idaho-nonprofit-brings-affordable-housing-to-caldwell-with-more-projects-in-the-pipeline/article_7ac925d6-1213-11ee-9453-0b3c8002da56.html |
Davenport, Washington, resident Brett Emmert fills his tank at Maverik Adventure’s First Stop in Post Falls on Thursday. Many Washington residents have opted to cross the border into Idaho to pay for cheaper gas.
Originally published June 22 by theSpokesman-Review.The grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the border.
Washington this week usurped long-ruling California’s title of America’s costliest gas. Less than a mile across the border at a Maverik gas station in Idaho, lines of vehicles waited for their turn to fill up their tanks, overwhelmingly with Washington license plates. Many brought portable jerrycans. Nearly everyone was there for the price: almost a dollar cheaper at $4.09 for gas and $3.85 for diesel. Gasoline buyers aren’t even getting the best deal. The Walmart 6 miles away is only $3.93 a gallon.
“It’s about principle,” Debra Jones of Spokane Valley said about the cost of Washington gas while filling her tank. “Even if it’s expensive to drive out here, even if it’s 2 cents cheaper, I’ll do it.”
Brett Emmert of Davenport, Washington, was of a similar mind. His pickup has a 100-gallon auxiliary tank that he fills with diesel every three weeks for his vehicle and agricultural machines at home.
“Usually, I like to fuel up at the truck station. Their pumps work a lot faster and you don’t have to put in your card as often; most stop you at, like, $125,” he said.
He uses a number of apps to check his mileage and find cheaper fueling, and this station is the most effective, according to his calculations. Emmert said this much action was normal. “People come at 7 a.m., it’s just as busy.”
Spokane resident Nick Jagger said he comes to Idaho once a week. “Only reason I’m up here, that and groceries.”
Despite these reactions, Spokane County has one of the best gas rates in the state, behind only Yakima and Asotin counties at an average of $4.77 per gallon. Kootenai County, in Idaho, is a respectable $4.07 — good by comparison, but somewhat expensive by Gem State standards.
Most citizens asked about the price indicated it was because of a gas tax. Is that true?
Yes and no.
In 2021, Washington state passed the Climate Commitment Act, implementing a Cap-and-Invest program designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It took effect in February.
This legislation requires all companies producing 25,000 metric tons of carbon per year, primarily oil and energy companies, to either buy “emission allowances” equivalent to initially 30% of their output in one of the state’s quarterly auctions, or be fined up to $50,000 per ton per day.
Despite penalties not being applied until Nov. 1, 2024, fuel suppliers have increased their prices, possibly in order to cover the cost of purchasing allowances.
It isn’t a tax on private citizens, but it isn’t the only cause.
Mellani McAleenan, senior manager of public affairs at AAA Washington, explained some of the other pieces of the puzzle.
“The cost of crude oil is usually over 50% of gas costs, but its price has been falling and is currently below half of its price last year,” she said.
McAleenan acknowledged that legislation has had an impact on current price changes, but cited recent maintenance work on the BP Olympic pipeline as an additional burden that has also affected Oregon’s average, on top of a predictable summer price increase as more drivers take to the road. These prices are still down from last year’s astronomical $5.27 per gallon, but a far cry from pre-COVID prices that never soared above $3.50.
Origin aside, for the average Spokane driver, the numbers don’t exactly solve gas price woes.
A round trip from downtown to the Idaho border is 42 miles, $6.87 at the average mileage rate with Idaho prices. Filling up a 14-gallon tank is $57.26, for a grand total of $64.13. Meanwhile, going to the average Spokane gas station would be less than $2 more. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/going-to-idaho-for-gas-washington-s-may-be-the-most-expensive-in-the-nation/article_51abfc00-1218-11ee-ba12-cfa3c3083570.html | 2023-06-25T22:15:11 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/going-to-idaho-for-gas-washington-s-may-be-the-most-expensive-in-the-nation/article_51abfc00-1218-11ee-ba12-cfa3c3083570.html |
Supporters of abortion rights gathered Saturday on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Supporters of abortion rights gathered Saturday on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Supporters of abortion rights gathered Saturday on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Supporters of abortion rights gathered Saturday on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Supporters of abortion rights gathered Saturday on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Supporters of abortion rights gathered Saturday on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Kate Jacobson / Boise Weekly
Planned Parenthood was among the groups that gathered Saturday on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Kate Jacobson / Boise Weekly
Supporters of abortion rights gathered Saturday on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Kate Jacobson / Boise Weekly
Supporters of abortion rights gathered Saturday on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
BOISE — On the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and introduced a complex jumble of abortion laws across the nation, supporters of abortion rights gathered to highlight what they said are the “devasting consequences” of the ruling.
About a 100 people fanned out Saturday across the state Capitol steps in Boise to listen to a slate of speakers including Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow, D-Boise, Mistie DelliCarpini-Tolman of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates and Dr. Emily Corrigan of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Some anti-abortion rights supporters were also in the crowd. But, despite some sparks and an aside from one speaker not to engage in hostilities, the event was mostly conflict-free.
“(It’s) kind of a sad day, a sobering day,” said Wintrow, “that for the first time a constitutional right, a fundamental freedom to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, has been taken away from us.”
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling, Idaho quickly became home to some of the most stringent abortion laws in the nation, banning it in all cases except in some instances of rape or incest in which the survivor has reported the incident to law enforcement, or when ending the pregnancy is necessary to save the mother’s life.
According to Wintrow, the exceptions for rape or incest don’t work for many women.
Wintrow said the exceptions require a police report despite the majority of such victims never filing one. Additionally, she said the average time for the police to close a case is three months, effectively barring many who could qualify.
“Just logistically, I just don’t see how that will work,” Wintrow said. “I think [the exceptions are] a falsehood and smoke and mirrors.”
When the Supreme Court ruling came down in 2022, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said the decision was long-awaited and will “defend the defenseless — preborn babies who deserve protection.”
“We must confront what (we) know will be growing needs for women and families in the months and years ahead,” Little added in a statement. “We absolutely must come together like never before to support women and teens facing unexpected or unwanted pregnancies.”
In April, the Idaho legislature further restricted abortion by enacting an “abortion trafficking” ban that makes it illegal to assist minors and teens in getting an abortion without parental consent.
According to Dr. Corrigan, many doctors are afraid to perform emergency abortions as they could face imprisonment for up to five years if it’s not guaranteed the mother will die otherwise.
“Fear and confusion still abounds across Idaho, resulting in many patients being denied emergency health care just because they are pregnant,” said Corrigan.
The laws, she said, have led to an exodus of doctors.
Corrigan said 18 reproductive health physicians have left Idaho or retired early within the past year and that the state has lost four out of nine maternal-fetal medicine specialists. In North Idaho, six out of 10 OBGYNs have left, while two rural labor and delivery units have closed partly due to the workforce crisis.
“Our top healthcare providers are fleeing the state,” DelliCarpini-Tolman said. “Our hospitals and maternity wards are shutting down — all leading to devastating consequences for Idaho and parents and prospective parents.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/sad-day-abortion-rights-supporters-mark-anniversary-in-boise/article_00610d6a-12d4-11ee-b6de-0f0874b26b01.html | 2023-06-25T22:15:17 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/sad-day-abortion-rights-supporters-mark-anniversary-in-boise/article_00610d6a-12d4-11ee-b6de-0f0874b26b01.html |
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A murder suspect that sparked a seven-hour SWAT standoff in Grayson and went on the run earlier this week has been arrested.
Gwinnett County jail records show Christian Houston was booked Thursday evening. The 19-year-old is accused of murder, aggravated assault, simple battery and possession of a weapon during a felony, records show. The simple battery charge is from an incident that happened last month according to a warrant.
Houston's charges stem from a shooting investigation that evolved into a SWAT situation Sunday afternoon.
Officers were called to a home along Roseberry Lane around noon on June 18 to investigate. Once they arrived, they learned 38-year-old Rodrell Dobson was dead and understood Houston was holed up inside the home -- but that was not the case.
When they finally managed to get inside the home -- no one was found alive.
Gwinnett County authorities said Dobson went to the home to pick up a family member. Houston shot him in the driveway and left, officials said.
Court records show Houston is currently being held without bond. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/grayson-murder-suspect-christian-houston-arrested/85-69d0058d-a0f8-4ced-86f5-eba83ef60ff9 | 2023-06-25T22:29:17 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/grayson-murder-suspect-christian-houston-arrested/85-69d0058d-a0f8-4ced-86f5-eba83ef60ff9 |
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Walt Disney World Resort hosted the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson this week.
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Over 650 young people from nonprofit organizations participated in the annual event on Thursday at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and other Walt Disney World Resort hotel pools.
According to a news release, The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson promotes water safety worldwide and teaches families that knowing how to swim can prevent childhood drowning.
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Instructors taught students essential swimming skills and how to feel comfortable in the water.
Tajiana Ancora-Brown, the director of external affairs at Walt Disney World Resort, said swimming lessons are critical, as Florida is surrounded by water.
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“Being able to host the largest site in the state means our impact on their lives is huge,” she said. “Whether they were inspired to pursue a career in recreation or pass the lessons along to their friends and family, these are skills and memories that will last them a lifetime.”
Maritza Correia McClendon, a former Olympic silver medalist, participated in the event and shared her experience with swimming and water safety.
After the lesson, students met Disney characters and lifeguards.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — We had a sunny, warm day in Central Florida.
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Meteorologist George Waldenberger said there will be high chances of isolated storms in Osceola and Brevard Counties this evening.
We have a much warmer, drier week ahead.
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On Monday, temperatures will be in the mid-90s with only isolated storm chances -- mainly afternoon/evening.
A front will be set into our north on Wednesday; expect higher rain chances this day.
With less rain to cool things off, temperatures will be hotter than usual this week.
With less rain comes hotter weather this week... pic.twitter.com/sZYV44i0e5
— George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) June 25, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Job alert!
A fitness company is looking to hire a person that inspires others to begin a healthier and more active lifestyle.
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Walking is part of our daily routine, but GymBird is looking for someone who wants to take those steps to the next level.
GymBird is hiring a Chief Step Officer (CSO) who will get paid $10,000 for walking 10,000 steps daily for a month.
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The CSO will also have to share their journey via weekly updates on social media with a post encouraging others to take their first step.
They must also submit a two-minute video recap and a written version describing their challenges and overall experience.
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Gymbird said the new hire receives a smartwatch to track the process daily. At the end of the month, there will be a 20-minute meeting with the company’s co-founder to discuss the experience.
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JACKSON, Calif. — A crash in Amador County has left multiple people with serious injuries.
The crash happened in the area of Latrobe Road and Lorentz Road, the Amador Fire Protection District said in a Facebook post Sunday afternoon. A spokesperson for the fire district said five people were hurt.
Firefighters have asked that people avoid the area after multiple helicopters and ground ambulances were called to the scene. Officials have not yet released more details surrounding the crash.
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DERBY, Kan. (KSNW) — A woman was found with a possible gunshot wound Sunday morning in Derby, according to the Derby Police Department.
It happened around 6:30 a.m. in the 400 block of N. Baltimore Ave. in Derby.
Deputy Chief of Police, Brandon Russell said a call came in for an unknown EMS call.
Officers arrived and found an unresponsive woman bleeding from a possible gunshot wound.
She was taken to a local hospital. Russell said her condition is not known as of Sunday morning.
Police are still determining what happened and ask anyone with information to call them at 316-788-1557. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/derby-pd-woman-taken-to-hospital-after-found-with-possible-gunshot-wound/ | 2023-06-25T22:45:40 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/derby-pd-woman-taken-to-hospital-after-found-with-possible-gunshot-wound/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — According to the Kansas Department of Labor, Spirit AeroSystems non-union employees participating in the Shared Work Program will have Spirit file their initial claim and weekly claims on their behalf for unemployment.
The KDOL says do not file a claim on your own unless you have now separated from Spirit or are no longer participating in the program.
If you have any questions, the KDOL says to contact your employer.
The KDOL has shared steps on how to file an initial claim. See below:
The KDOL also shared how all other individuals employed by companies other than Spirit affected by the labor dispute/strike can file for unemployment. See above. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/spirit-filing-initial-unemployment-on-behalf-of-non-union-members/ | 2023-06-25T22:45:46 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/spirit-filing-initial-unemployment-on-behalf-of-non-union-members/ |
U.S. Coast Guard officials gave a final update Sunday on the search for the missing Titan submersible, an effort that ended in tragedy when searchers found debris from the vessel on the ocean floor near the Titanic wreck which led them to believe the five-person crew is dead following a catastrophic implosion.
"The discovery of the Titan submersible marked the end of the U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue mission," officials said.
The Coast Guard have now opened a Marine Board of Investigation -- the highest level of investigation that the Coast Guard conducts -- with the goal of preventing a similar tragedy from occurring again.
"The board will first and primarily work to find the cause of the tragedy," and to recommend civil or criminal charges that may be warranted, officials said Sunday.
The sub lost all communication last week on its journey to the Titanic's wreckage in the North Atlantic, and the US Coast Guard says they have found a debris field that almost certainly belongs to the Titan.
Many more questions remain, though, about the ordeal, including what went wrong and what officials knew about it.
Over the coming months, investigators are expected to focus on the how and the why behind the sub's implosion, while officials look into whether or not more regulations are needed to prevent this from happening again.
For now, resources that were deployed for this search operation are being pulled back, except some underwater vehicles known as ROVs, or remote operated vehicles.
These deep-sea robots will continue to scan the bottom of the ocean, with hopes of recovering more parts of the Titan sub and any remains of the five men who died in the implosion.
The Navy says that implosion could have been detected on Sunday, right around the time that communication with the sub failed.
Crews using an ROV owned by a Cape Cod company found the debris field on Thursday linked to the submersible, about 1,600 feet away from the Titanic wreckage site. That debris included landing gear, the rear cove and the frame of the missing underwater vessel.
"We're going to continue remote operations on the sea floor and I don't have a timeline for when we intend to stop remote operations on the seaport," Rear Admiral John Mauger, Commander of the 1st Coast Guard District in Boston, said. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/coast-guard-to-give-update-on-investigation-into-titan-submersible-implosion/3284068/ | 2023-06-25T22:50:12 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/coast-guard-to-give-update-on-investigation-into-titan-submersible-implosion/3284068/ |
An 88-year-old woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday on Tucson's southwest side, authorities say.
Nadeen Montez was driving a 2015 Nissan Versa west on West Irvington Place about 5 p.m. when she ran a stop sign at South Mission Road, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.
Her vehicle was struck by a northbound 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. Montez was killed in the collision, the release said.
The driver of the pickup truck fled after the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1 or 88CRIME.org, to leave an anonymous tip. | https://tucson.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/crash-tucson-woman-killed/article_8a639eac-139b-11ee-83bf-9f838aa080da.html | 2023-06-25T22:54:47 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/crash-tucson-woman-killed/article_8a639eac-139b-11ee-83bf-9f838aa080da.html |
BANGOR -- A shot was fired by Bangor police Sunday morning following a domestic disturbance investigation.
According to a press release sent out by Bangor Police Department, officers were called to 438 Finson road shortly after 3 am Sunday morning.
Upon arrival, officers engaged with a man who was, according to reports, wielding a knife.
One of the responding officers fired their service weapon.
The man wielding the knife was taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries that were unrelated to the officer's use of force.
The officer who fired the shot has been placed on administrative leave.
The office of the attorney general is conducting an investigation of the incident. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/bangor-police-fire-shot-on-finson-st/article_b4bb907e-13a5-11ee-b31d-b73649d84cbe.html | 2023-06-25T22:55:49 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/bangor-police-fire-shot-on-finson-st/article_b4bb907e-13a5-11ee-b31d-b73649d84cbe.html |
Investigators in Fort Worth are trying to piece together what led to the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy a week ago. On Sunday, the community gathered to support the family of Trey'sShawn Eunes.
Shaun Mallory, owner of Daesy’s Tropical Sno on Little Road in Arlington, said the 12-year-old visited his snow cone shop almost daily.
“He had a little electric scooter, and he was always buzzing through the parking lot. Always smiling, great kid. Every time he came in it was ‘yes sir no sir.’ Just a good little kid,” said Mallory.
This week, Mallory got the news that Trey’Shawn – known to friends and family as “Trey” – was shot and killed in Fort Worth. Mallory joined a few of Tray’s teachers at JB Little Elementary to organize a fundraiser. All proceeds from snow cone sales on Sunday would go to Trey’s family.
Trey’s sixth-grade homeroom teacher, Heather Boggs, said the news was heartbreaking. She’d tutored Try after school, and he got to know her children as well.
“He was just everybody’s friend,” she said. “Never mad at anybody, nobody mad at him. He was just a joy, a true joy to be around.”
Fort Worth Police have said very little about the circumstances surrounding the Eunes’ death. Only that they were called to Cook Children’s on June 19th for a child with a gunshot wound. Investigators said the shooting happened at the 5500 block of Brentwood Stair Road. Surveillance cameras captured kids running from the area but didn't record the shooting.
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Trey’Shawn’s mom, LaKesha Bay, tells NBC 5 her son attended a cookout on Juneteeth with his father. She said he was shot at the event when a toddler got ahold of a gun.
“My son was such a sweet caring child,” Bay said. “He had this smile that would literally light up your day.”
At the snow cone shop where Trey’Shawn often got an afternoon treat, friends and family decide to reflect on the goodness of a life cut short too soon.
“Just spread love and be as positive as you can because that’s how Trey’Shawn was, and that’s how we’re going to keep his name alive,” said Bay.
No information about what led to the fatal shooting has been confirmed by investigators. Fort Worth Police have not publicly identified any suspects in Eunes' slaying and no arrests have been announced. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mother-of-arlington-boy-shot-to-death-encouraged-by-community-support/3284086/ | 2023-06-25T22:57:53 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mother-of-arlington-boy-shot-to-death-encouraged-by-community-support/3284086/ |
WATERLOO -- Black Hawk County deputies arrested a Waterloo man Saturday on charges related to allegedly eluding police and crashing a car into a tree last year.
Police said Rahkeem Threex Lewis-Williams, 31, was driving a white 2012 Dodge Journey near the corner of Sixth and Water streets on Nov. 3, 2022, when officers attempted to pull him over for operating with an expired vehicle registration.
He reportedly led them on a chase before crashing the vehicle into a tree in the 1900 block of Sycamore Street, breaking his leg and attempting to flee on foot. He was apprehended a short distance away from the car, but the Black Hawk County Jail refused to hold him there at the time because of the medical circumstances.
Lewis-Williams was arrested Saturday when deputies pulled over a suspiciously parked vehicle at the Waterloo Boat House, 707 Park Rd. Lewis-Williams happened to be inside when deputies discovered the warrants. He was booked at 11:19 p.m. without issue.
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The charges include eluding while traveling over the posted speed limit -- at one point, 80 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour zone -- as well as interfering with official acts, leaving the scene of an accident causing injury, driving with suspended license, reckless driving and a host other traffic violations.
He’s also been charged with voluntary absence from custody, third degree criminal mischief and a first offense as a registered sex offender.
His bond was set at $54,000. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-in-jail-for-eluding-crashing/article_2d02eef4-139e-11ee-9edc-c3ee9003911b.html | 2023-06-25T23:03:25 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-in-jail-for-eluding-crashing/article_2d02eef4-139e-11ee-9edc-c3ee9003911b.html |
GROVELAND, Fla. – The City of Groveland issued a boil water advisory for some residents after a water line break, according to a news release.
Officials said the city’s “Water Plant 3/Sunshine System experienced a main line break” on Sunday.
The break has resulted in the boil water advisory for the affected residents and businesses in the following areas:
- Christopher C. Ford Commerce Park
- Trilogy
- Estates at Cherry Lake – Southern Ridge
- Waterside
- Cherryridge
- Crestridge
- Bellevue
- Parkside
- Arborwood
- The Vineyard, Wilson Estates
- Cherry Lake Oaks
- Trinity Lakes
- Blue Spring Reserve
- Phillip’s Lading
- U..S 27 Corridor
- Bee’s RV Resort
- Clerbrook RV Resort
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According to the release, crews are working around the clock to restore water as quickly as possible and city officials anticipate that could be as early as Monday morning.
The boil water advisory will remain in effect for 48 hours after the leak has been repaired and pressures are restored.
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The new 540-space parking garage for the station block development would have a green roof to eliminate another "hot spot" in Michigan City, give residents something more attractive than parked cars to look at and reduce operating costs by eliminating the need for rooftop snow removal.
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The proposed $93 million station block development would account for 2% to 3% of Michigan City's $1.5 billion tax base. It includes 220 apartments, 60,000 square feet of commercial space, 540 parking spaces and the new train station.
MICHIGAN CITY – A building corporation will be formed to finance the $93 million station block development where the new South Shore Line station will be built.
It’s a process similar to that used for major school construction projects. The building corporation technically owns the building and leases it to the intended owner when the bonds are paid off. This allows the government bond rating to be used to lowest-cost financing.
The City Council passed a resolution last week to make this happen.
The station block development is a big project. Brian Prince, vice president of Flaherty & Collins, the developer, put it in perspective.
The $93 million project will have at least $200 million in direct economic impact, he estimated.
That comes in part from bringing new people to the community, who then not only pay rent for their apartments in the new development but also shop in local stores.
“The state’s objective is to steal people away from Illinois,” Prince said. Based on experience elsewhere, at least half of the new residents will become permanent residents of Michigan City. “You bring them in, and you keep them,” he said.
The development will be especially attractive to empty nesters, he predicted, but studio apartments will offer the city’s workforce an opportunity to get a foothold there.
Flaherty & Collins, based in Indianapolis, has 13,694 multifamily units across 82 properties in eight states.
“I’d say we are one of the most active mixed-use P3 (public-private partnership) developers in the country,” Prince said. “99.9% of what we do across the country are these types of development.”
When it’s finished, the city block’s assessed value will be over $50 million, he predicted.
“I think this is a very exciting project for Michigan City for a lot of reasons,” bond counsel Andy Mauser, of Baker Tilly, said. When finished, it will account for 2% to 3% of the city’s total tax base, which is about $1.5 billion, he said.
Keith Cole, of Flaherty & Collins, said there will be 6,000 square feet of commercial space in the development along with 220 total residential units and a parking garage with 540 spaces.
The roof of the parking garage will be a passive garden space. That gives residents in the tower above something better to look at than parked cars, and it reduces operating costs for the parking garage because snow won’t need to be plowed, city Planning and Development Director Skyler York said.
The city will pay about 15% of the cost to maintain the parking garage, a far cry less than when it was originally envisioned that the city would operate it, York said.
The city’s share will amount to perhaps $20,000 to $25,000 a year, bond counsel Adam Collins said.
The city will retain exclusive rights for use of the rooftop and could recoup some of its annual cost by renting it out.
Some 400 parking spaces will be owned by Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, which operates the South Shore Line, for use by commuters. After mid-afternoon, though, those spaces would be available for public use. The fifth floor of the parking garage would be reserved for residents’ use, Collins said.
Parking downtown is “incredibly important” for nightlife and other activities, he noted.
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The new 540-space parking garage for the station block development would have a green roof to eliminate another "hot spot" in Michigan City, give residents something more attractive than parked cars to look at and reduce operating costs by eliminating the need for rooftop snow removal.
The proposed $93 million station block development would account for 2% to 3% of Michigan City's $1.5 billion tax base. It includes 220 apartments, 60,000 square feet of commercial space, 540 parking spaces and the new train station. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/michigan-city/building-corporation-to-finance-michigan-city-project/article_37ca694e-1398-11ee-abc6-1ff8f893e911.html | 2023-06-25T23:16:18 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/michigan-city/building-corporation-to-finance-michigan-city-project/article_37ca694e-1398-11ee-abc6-1ff8f893e911.html |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Northwest Arkansas celebrated pride with the 19th annual Pride Parade in Fayetteville down Dickson Street on Saturday, June 24.
Over 100 different organizations walked in this year’s parade despite the high heat temperatures.
With recent attempts for restrictions on drag shows and gender-affirming care for minors, this made this year's pride even more important. Arkansans came to the parade with a purpose.
Bridget Smith came to this year’s pride parade in hopes to support one specific community, the transgender community.
“I support especially the transgender community which in my opinion people are trying to commit a genocide of them,” said Smith.
When asked specifically about the attempt to restrict minors and businesses from drag shows, Smith said at its core it has to do with transgender people.
“In essence, it’s not about drag. They’re going after the drag queens saying that so they can back door in taking away transgender rights, eliminating trans people,” said Smith. “Basically, arresting them for existing.”
Some attendees said they were hesitant to come at first. But that didn’t stop people as Dickson Street was lined with crowds.
“This is my first pride ever so I’m really happy to be here,” said Alyx Raphael.
Drew Dufrane said he hopes people can come to pride “To be ourselves and we won’t get judged.”
“The LGBTQ community is accepting of whoever you are,” said Silas Rowe when asked about people who may be new to the community.
Smith was excited to be at pride this year but still aware of the state of the world.
“Love is love but Pride isn’t only about love and this year we love everyone but I’m pretty angry,” said Smith.
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PLEASANTVILLE — The Board of Education was thrown into disarray Thursday as an argument over administrative positions led the board president to make an abrupt exit and force an informal adjournment.
The discord comes as a new superintendent is set to begin her tenure and has vowed to listen to community members who say they have grown frustrated with the school board and what they describe as its characteristic dysfunction.
The special meeting had been convened to consider staff transfers and terminations, as well as to entertain a motion to fire the school board solicitor. What generated controversy, however, was a matter not listed on the agenda that centered on the future of Assistant Superintendent Felicia Hyman-Medley.
School board officials said Hyman-Medley had not yet had her contract renewed by the district. Toward the end of the meeting, which had run for about three hours, Board of Education member Elysa Sanchez motioned to renew Hyman-Medley’s contract. Sanchez's motion received a second from her brother, board member Julio Sanchez.
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Elysa and Julio Sanchez’s motion was made during a public comment period and went unrecognized. Board President Doris Rowell then motioned to end the meeting without motioning to close public comment. When she did not receive a second for her motion to adjourn, Rowell proceeded to leave the meeting room. Because only six members of the nine-member school board attended the meeting and one other member already had left, Rowell’s exit deprived the board of its quorum, ending the meeting without a formal adjournment.
Hyman-Medley declined comment after the meeting.
'To treat this way is disgusting'
Before her exit, Rowell indicated the decision not to vote on a renewal for Hyman-Medley came at the request of the incoming superintendent, Marilyn Martinez, who wanted to review information about new hires. Martinez, who was hired by the board this month and will begin her tenure in July, was not present at the special meeting Thursday.
“When we hired the new superintendent, she had asked us to, she wanted to look over some things,” Rowell said in response to a question of why Hyman-Medley had not been renewed. “I just want to respect the wishes of the new superintendent.”
The conflict over Hyman-Medley’s contract was ignited during the public comment session. Egg Harbor Township Board of Education member Juanita Hyman, the mother of Hyman-Medley, spoke during public comment and called on the Pleasantville school board to renew the assistant superintendent’s contract. She said her daughter had an extensive history at the district over two decades and had been a “faithful employee” and a “hard worker.” Noting that other administrators and staffers had their contracts extended, Hyman claimed her daughter was being singled out by the Pleasantville school board.
“To treat her this way is disgusting,” said Hyman, who is also a former member of the Pleasantville school board and a former Pleasantville school nurse. “She is the only one (not to be renewed). That tells me she’s being targeted, and I want to know why.”
Hyman-Medley was promoted to assistant superintendent in September. Her contract began Nov. 1 and runs through June 30, and she is being paid an annual salary of $169,500, prorated for time served in the position, according to school board records.
Hyman-Medley had previously had a long career in Pleasantville Public Schools that Juanita Hyman on Thursday said stretched back more than 20 years. She was previously a third-grade teacher at the Leeds Avenue School; a vice principal at both Pleasantville High School and Pleasantville Middle School; and a principal at the South Main Street School, according to a profile of her on the district website. She is an alumna of Holy Spirit High School and has graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science, pre-law and African American studies from what is now Stockton University; and a master’s degree in educational leadership and supervision from the University of Phoenix. In 2020, Hyman-Medley earned a doctorate in education and organizational leadership from Stockton.
In 2018 when she was South Main Street principal, Hyman-Medley received a state proclamation of honor from then Assemblyman John Armato, D-Atlantic at a school assembly. The proclamation cited Hyman-Medley’s founding of the “Rise Up” march, an anti-violence initiative in the city.
Hyman-Medley is not a stranger to contentious board meetings. A recording of a 2019 school board meeting posted on Facebook by Vibe 609 Radio indicated that a group of supporters gathered to protest a proposal to move Hyman-Medley from South Main Street.
Elysa and Julio Sanchez argued that Hyman-Medley has served admirably in her role as assistant superintendent and done as much as her colleagues who already have been extended for the next school year. They said the incoming superintendent was not in a position to evaluate the performance of Hyman-Medley during the last school year and that they should defer to the opinions of the current administration. At one point in their exchange with board members, Julio Sanchez said acting Superintendent Karin Farkas had recommended the school district renew the contract for Hyman-Medley. Farkas declined comment after the meeting.
“I’m just going to publicly say I as a board member believe it’s unfair to wait for a new superintendent to evaluate and improve a contract based on work that was done prior to her working in the district,” Julio Sanchez said.
After the meeting, Julio Sanchez said he was unaware of a recommendation from Martinez that the school board not renew Hyman-Medley. He and Juanita Hyman said they believed members of the school board were motivated by personal grudges to remove the assistant superintendent.
When confronted by that accusation during public comment by Juanita Hyman, Rowell denied she harbored any personal animosity toward Hyman-Medley and said the delay in the renewal was simply to accommodate the change in district leadership.
“We’re not ignoring her,” Rowell said of Hyman-Medley.
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The conflict over Hyman-Medley followed other contentious matters. Earlier in the meeting, the Board of Education voted against terminating its contract for attorney services with CGO Law P.C. Rowell, having expressed support for changing solicitors at a school board meeting earlier this month, numbered among those who voted in favor of the termination. Elysa and Julio Sanchez were among those who voted against terminating the contract.
At its June 13 meeting, the school board voted 3-1, with two members abstaining, meeting to solicit proposals for a new solicitor. Preliminary minutes of that meeting indicate the vote had failed, leading to the proposed termination appearing on the agenda Thursday.
No attorney from CGO Law, based in Sewell, Gloucester County, was present at the meeting Thursday. Filling in the solicitor role for the night was James Carroll, a former Pleasantville school board solicitor whom the school board retained this year to handle special assignments, Carroll, whose previous tenure as solicitor generated controversy on the board, said he was not interested in returning to the position but said it was important the school district did not hold a meeting without legal advice.
“Not that it’s legally required, but I have been at meetings where Pleasantville hasn’t had a solicitor, and nothing good ever comes of it,” Carroll said.
The vote on the solicitor was preceded by an executive session that lasted more than two hours that primarily dealt with Donaldson hearings, which concern terminations or non-renewals of staff; and human-resource matters.
Rowell left the meeting after Elysa Sanchez made another motion to renew Hyman-Medley.
“Please excuse me, but this is not the way this is supposed to go. I have to remove myself from this table,” Rowell said. “This is not how we should conduct ourselves at a board meeting, so I’m going to remove myself as of right now. I’m going to let you know, I am not abandoning my duties, but the way this is going, all I can tell you, it’s not proper….I’m done.”
After the meeting, Jean Hovey, the New Jersey Education Association consultant to Pleasantville, said the events of the night were “typical” of how the school board operates. Meetings ending abruptly without a formal adjournment have occurred several times this past year, including at the June 13 meeting.
Juanita Hyman contrasted the running of the Pleasantville school board with the neighboring Egg Harbor Township Board of Education, which held its final meeting of the year Tuesday.
“We’re far more professional (on the Egg Harbor Township school board), and we do things by policy and state law,” Hyman said after the meeting.
Pleasantville Public Schools had been subject to state monitors since 2007, the same year when several then current and former members of the Pleasantville school board were arrested in a federal corruption probe led by then U.S. Attorney Chris Christie. The monitors’ tenure ended in October 2021, just days before the school board took a controversial vote to suspend outgoing Superintendent Natakie Chestnut-Lee. The school board has faced litigation from Chestnut-Lee, alleging she was retaliated against for calling attention to board misdoings.
Julio Sanchez called for state to reassert control over the Pleasantville school district. He said Trenton’s reluctance to do so was reflective of its lack of care for the Black and Hispanic students who comprise the large majority of the Pleasantville student body.
“If this was happening in Mainland (Regional High School), you don’t think the state would step in?” Sanchez said.
The next school board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. July 11 at Pleasantville High School. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/pleasantville-boe-meeting-ends-abruptly-during-argument-over-assistant-superintendent/article_166dbbf4-139b-11ee-9e61-7375e3017987.html | 2023-06-25T23:25:12 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/pleasantville-boe-meeting-ends-abruptly-during-argument-over-assistant-superintendent/article_166dbbf4-139b-11ee-9e61-7375e3017987.html |
WACO, Texas — Firefighters are battling a 3rd Alarm house fire in Waco, according to the Waco Fire Department.
According to Waco FD, the fire was first reported around 4:37 p.m. on June 25. Firefighters say the blaze is a house fire in the 2300 block of Colonial Avenue.
Waco FD said the fire has now been upgraded to a 3rd Alarm, with two structures on fire and firefighters battling temperatures over 100 degrees.
One firefighter is reportedly being treated for heat symptoms by EMS.
This is a developing situation. Updates will be given as more information becomes available.
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EL PASO, Texas — A Kentucky woman has been charged with murder after an Uber ride in El Paso, Texas, turned deadly.
El Paso police said in a news release that Phoebe Copas, 48, was a passenger on an Uber ride when she shot driver Daniel Piedra Garcia, 52. The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. on June 16 on U.S. 54 near Loop 375.
According to police, Piedra was driving Copas from the Westside area in El Paso to Mission Valley. During the drive, Copas believed she was being kidnapped and taken to Mexico, police said.
The El Paso Times reports Copas told officers that she saw traffic signs that read "Juarez, Mexico," leading her to believe that her driver was trying to kidnap her.
Copas then took out a gun from her purse and allegedly shot Piedra in the back of the head. The 52-year-old was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
"The investigation does not support that a kidnapping took place or that Piedra was veering from Copas' destination," police said in their news release.
Copas was initially charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, but the charge was upgraded to murder after Piedra died at the hospital days later.
Piedra was taken off life support on June 21, Piedra's family told the El Paso Times.
Copas was booked into the El Paso County jail, with her bond set at $1.5 million.
An online fundraising campaign was set up by Piedra's wife to help with medical bills and funeral expenses.
On the GoFundMe page, Ana Piedra described her husband as the "sole provider for our family." She said he injured his knee at his last job and was unable to work for a while after having surgery last April.
"He was very happy to finally be able to work and bring home income for his tragedy to happen..." his wife said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/kentucky-woman-fatally-shoots-texas-uber-driver-thinking-was-kidnapped-mexico/287-3d0c4836-6fb4-40aa-91e1-03583b5e10fb | 2023-06-25T23:34:41 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/kentucky-woman-fatally-shoots-texas-uber-driver-thinking-was-kidnapped-mexico/287-3d0c4836-6fb4-40aa-91e1-03583b5e10fb |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — After four days of operation, a new business on the trailhead of the Tweetsie Trail, Cranky’s Pump-N-Pints and e-Bikes of JC, says it’s eager to host its ribbon-cutting celebration soon.
The new business at 640 E. Maple Street is owned by husband and wife Bryan and Kim Winston, who also own the bike shop across the road named Local Motion. They told News Channel 11 that they’re excited to be a one-stop shop for people on the Tweetsie Trail.
Along with an upstairs pub featuring eight taps of craft beer, Cranky’s has lots of summer treats and options for kids. The location also features a mini pump track for kids and lots of patio space for furry friends.
“We have additional items such as Ice Cream, slushies, regular non-alcoholic drinks so with that, coinciding that with our pump track, it gives something for the kids to do while you can be having something to eat while enjoying the outdoors and our open-air patios and our patio in the rear,” Bryan Winston said.
Winston said he hopes to have area food trucks on site once Cranky’s has its official ribbon-cutting event in mid-July.
He went on to say he hopes the business attracts Tweetsie Trail travelers of all kinds, not just cyclists.
“We do not want to be exclusive to the cycling industry, we want to also have the runners and the walkers on the trail come and visit with us,” he said. “So I think it is a huge asset and I think all three businesses along with E-Bikes of Johnson City, everything is gonna feed off of each other.”
Whether it be grabbing a drink with friends or cooling off with fresh, cold water after an intense trail session, Bryan Winston said Cranky’s will welcome trail enthusiasts of every sort.
“After working out, exercising, whether you’re on a run or a bike ride we do give the opportunity for people to sit down and just chill out and relax for a few minutes, whether they have one beer or they just come in and have a water,” he told News Channel 11. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/crankys-pump-n-pints-e-bike-store-starts-welcoming-visitors-at-tweetsie-trail/ | 2023-06-25T23:35:28 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/crankys-pump-n-pints-e-bike-store-starts-welcoming-visitors-at-tweetsie-trail/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — With school out for summer, that means more teens are on the roads, but getting behind the wheel is one of the most dangerous places for them this time of year.
"Roughly seven teens are killed every day on our roads and highways,” said David Reich, director of public relations for the National Road Safety Foundation. “During the summertime, that number goes up to nine or 10 teens every day."
The National Road Safety Foundation says teen driving fatalities spike about 20% during the summer months, making it known as the "100 deadliest days," from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The three main factors contributing to teen driving fatalities are alcohol, distractions and speed.
"Most of those are preventable," Reich said. "They could have been avoided if people just slowed down or didn't text while they were driving, so these are needless deaths and injuries."
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and National Safety Council say more than $6 billion a year goes toward expenses from traffic fatalities. But there is a way to significantly reduce those number of crashes and money spent – buckling your seatbelt.
"There's something in your car that can save you, and it takes about one or two seconds to activate it, and that’s the seatbelt," Reich said.
In 60% of road fatalities, people were not wearing seatbelts.
But for teens who are in a developing stage in their lives, it's their parents who could also save them.
"Kids see what we do, so if they see us over the years speeding or texting while we're driving or blowing through a stoplight, they're going to think, ‘Well, I know I shouldn't do that, but Mom or Dad does it, so I guess it's OK,’ so they follow our behavior," Reich said.
The National Road Safety Foundation has a whole list of resources for teen drivers, and a Passport to Safe Driving, which is a toolkit for parents to keep their kids safe behind the wheel. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/teen-drivers-100-deadliest-days/269-84af487a-2674-436a-a299-2a94a50222c1 | 2023-06-25T23:38:29 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/teen-drivers-100-deadliest-days/269-84af487a-2674-436a-a299-2a94a50222c1 |
PITTSBURGH — A man was taken to a hospital after a shooting in Homewood West.
Allegheny County Dispatchers say police and medics were called to the intersection of Kelly Street and La Schall Street at around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
When units arrived they found a man who had been shot in the shoulder and the neck. Police say he is listed in critical condition.
Pittsburgh firefighters were also called to this incident.
This is the second shooting to happen on Kelly Street in less than a day. Two men were also found with gunshot wounds on the 7200 block of Kelly Street at around 5 a.m. on Sunday.
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How to find free swim lessons across southeast Michigan this summer
Huron-Clinton Metroparks will offer free swim lessons this summer for children ages 5 and up in all five counties that they serve — an effort to make water safety more accessible and build swimming skills.
Now in their third season, the lessons, through partnerships with organizations including the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, YMCA branches in Macomb and Ann Arbor, and city and county parks departments across southeast Michigan.
A $25,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Fund has helped Metroparks expand their reach and provide swim lessons to youth in Livingston, Oakland and Washtenaw counties this year. The money also goes toward instructor wages, pool equipment, and providing swimsuits and goggles to students who request them.
The group lessons are geared toward ages 5-13, but teens and adults are welcome to sign up. Participants do not need experience and will be matched with a certified swim instructor based on their skill level.
Lessons run between 30-45 minutes at designated locations in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. The frequency and total number of lessons per session varies by location, but most sites offer lessons two to four times a week for several weeks.
The lessons are offered in different settings, including on beaches as well as indoor and outdoor pools, which was done so children could become comfortable swimming in bodies of water that are close to where they live, said Danielle Mauter, chief of marketing and communications at Huron-Clinton Metroparks.
"A lot of our summer recreation activities revolve around the water in some way shape or form — lakes, rivers, pools, splash pads — but unfortunately in our region a large number of people don't know how to swim," said Mauter.
A survey conducted by the Metroparks in 2021 found Detroit residents and people of color are less proficient swimmers than others. In the city of Detroit, 70% of children don't know how to swim.
That's one reason why Melisa Scott registered her two daughters for swim lessons.
"I'm concerned about water safety and that disproportionately more Black people or poor people aren't able to access swim lessons," she said at swim lessons at Rutherford Pool in Ypsilanti on Monday morning.
The survey also found that swim lessons can be expensive and are not accessible to everyone.
Ben Connor-Barrie also is taking advantage of the free Metroparks swim lessons this summer. He registered his 3-year-old son for lessons at Rutherford.
"It's nice as a parent because things are expensive in general," he said. "I think it's great to see this community resource doing physical education, and also water safety is so important in Michigan."
Connor-Barrie said his son, Philip, was quickly adapting to the water after just a few lessons.
"It's great to see how much more comfortable he's gotten even in these two weeks. At the beginning of summer, he wouldn't put his head under the water and now he's grabbing rings from the bottom of the pool," he said.
Due to the high demand for swimming instruction in Michigan, the lessons fill up quickly. Class size varies across locations depending on instructor availability and to keep a safe ratio of students to instructor. Mauter said she expects the lessons to reach more than 1,200 students this summer.
Information and to register are available here. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/2023/06/25/metro-parks-free-swim-lessons-how-to-sign-up-water-safety/70303674007/ | 2023-06-25T23:49:58 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/2023/06/25/metro-parks-free-swim-lessons-how-to-sign-up-water-safety/70303674007/ |
EL PASO, Texas — A Kentucky woman has been charged with murder after an Uber ride in El Paso, Texas, turned deadly.
El Paso police said in a news release that Phoebe Copas, 48, was a passenger on an Uber ride when she shot driver Daniel Piedra Garcia, 52. The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. on June 16 on U.S. 54 near Loop 375.
According to police, Piedra was driving Copas from the Westside area in El Paso to Mission Valley. During the drive, Copas believed she was being kidnapped and taken to Mexico, police said.
The El Paso Times reports Copas told officers that she saw traffic signs that read "Juarez, Mexico," leading her to believe that her driver was trying to kidnap her.
Copas then took out a gun from her purse and allegedly shot Piedra in the back of the head. The 52-year-old was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
"The investigation does not support that a kidnapping took place or that Piedra was veering from Copas' destination," police said in their news release.
Copas was initially charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, but the charge was upgraded to murder after Piedra died at the hospital days later.
Piedra was taken off life support on June 21, Piedra's family told the El Paso Times.
Copas was booked into the El Paso County jail, with her bond set at $1.5 million.
An online fundraising campaign was set up by Piedra's wife to help with medical bills and funeral expenses.
On the GoFundMe page, Ana Piedra described her husband as the "sole provider for our family." She said he injured his knee at his last job and was unable to work for a while after having surgery last April.
"He was very happy to finally be able to work and bring home income for his tragedy to happen..." his wife said. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/kentucky-woman-fatally-shoots-texas-uber-driver-thinking-was-kidnapped-mexico/287-3d0c4836-6fb4-40aa-91e1-03583b5e10fb | 2023-06-25T23:51:17 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/kentucky-woman-fatally-shoots-texas-uber-driver-thinking-was-kidnapped-mexico/287-3d0c4836-6fb4-40aa-91e1-03583b5e10fb |
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ANTHONY, Kan. (KSNW) — A Harper County couple says they are lucky to be alive after their house caught fire two weeks ago.
“Ken and Gene Carothers or my saviors,” Gerald Wolff said.
Two brothers who were driving by that night saw the fire, and pulled over and banged on the window to get the homeowners’ attention.
“I’m driving by here, I guess about the right time, and looked over here in the garage, and the car was on fire,” Ken Carothers said. “So we go in the drive, and we didn’t see anybody around, so I looked in the window, and Pat was sitting in there so I started beating on the window.”
Gerald Wolff and his wife Pat live outside of Anthony on a road that isn’t busy at night and with no neighbors close by.
“Glad to help,” Carothers said. “Anybody would have done it. I suppose it, I don’t know how long it might have been for the next car came along.”
Wolff says the Carothers brothers drove by right in time.
“Another 20 minutes, you would probably be reading my obituary instead,” Wolff said.
Wolff says he’s thankful for the community he lives in.
“Us farm people have had neighborhood watch programs for 100 years or longer because we have to look out for one another,” Wolff said. “I would have done the same thing, and they would have done it for anybody else.”
Wolff says they lost everything. Family members started a GoFundMe.
“I ran out without any shoes, I grabbed a pair overalls and Pat had her housecoat on, and that’s basically all we got out of there because the fire had started on us before we knew about it,” Wolff said.
The Wolffs didn’t have smoke alarms in their house but say they will make sure the next place they move into has them. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/brothers-driving-by-save-couple-from-burning-house/ | 2023-06-25T23:55:25 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/brothers-driving-by-save-couple-from-burning-house/ |
LEVANT -- On Sunday the AMHC Sexual Assault Services held a Cornhole for a Cause fundraiser to raise money in support of those affected by sexual violence.
"We always have a goal of bringing awareness both to what we do, the fact that we exist because people often don't know that services like this exist until they need them," said Gabi Cooper, rural client advocate with AMHC.
All the money raised went towards their program and the Children's Advocacy Center and through collaboration with Iconic Cornhole were able to bring in professional players for a cornhole tournament.
"Anything helps we just love throwing bags and for a good cause makes it even better," said American Cornhole League pro Trey Baker.
There were several prizes being raffled off throughout the day and of course lots of cornhole, which has been described as one of the fastest growing sports since the pandemic.
"A lot of our Bangor crew came up today and its good to see new faces as well so I'm happy with it," said Baker.
Aside from raising money, the goal of the fund raiser is to educate on the services AMHS offers to the community.
"We go with them to law enforcement if they need to report, we go with them to courts..We really try to be a light, another person in those rooms that can be really dark and heavy," said Cooper.
More information on the organization and their upcoming events this summer can be found on their website. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/amhc-sexual-assault-services-holds-first-cornhole-for-a-cause-tournament/article_1bf458ee-13aa-11ee-9762-8f9e61e3c43f.html | 2023-06-26T00:25:30 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/amhc-sexual-assault-services-holds-first-cornhole-for-a-cause-tournament/article_1bf458ee-13aa-11ee-9762-8f9e61e3c43f.html |
BANGOR -- For the past nine years, Bangor resident Mike Laliberte has been flipping a 400lb tire one mile down Maple Street in an effort to raise funds for the Maine Veterans Project.
Though he is not a veteran himself, his father and many friends are. Laliberte started this fundraiser in 2015 and over the last few years he has been flipping the tire with a prosthetic leg.
“For anybody that knows Mike he is always trying to challenge himself physically he constantly takes on fitness challenges so this is just something that this man did for the sake of it just because he wanted to push himself," said Doc Goodwin, President of Maine Veterans Project.
He completed the tire flip challenge with a new personal record of two-hours and 39 minutes and exceeded his fundraising goal of 25-thousand dollars.
Laliberte is also the CEO of the Helpful Amputee.
More information about the fundraiser can be found on the Maine Veterans Project website or on their Facebook. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/local-flips-400lb-tire-to-raise-funds-for-maine-veterans-project/article_9258982c-13ac-11ee-8795-8f9f7b06426e.html | 2023-06-26T00:25:36 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/local-flips-400lb-tire-to-raise-funds-for-maine-veterans-project/article_9258982c-13ac-11ee-8795-8f9f7b06426e.html |
BOISE, Idaho — Summer is finally here, and many Boiseans have been outside, basking in the sun and enjoying the city's parks.
Besides the weather, have you noticed more dandelions?
If so, there's a good reason for that. Boise Parks and Recreation held a Dandelion Festival at Cassia Park on Saturday to highlight efforts to reduce the use of pesticides and herbicides in city parks.
Since 2020, Boise Parks and Recreation has reduced pesticide applications by more than 40 percent. The Dandelion Festival was centered around highlighting that Pesticide Reduction Program.
"Our pesticide reduction efforts have been going on for about three years now, we started in 2020," said Daniel Roop, Sustainability Specialist for Boise Parks and Recreation.
"It's really an effort to use our pesticides - which we view as a landscape tool - as judiciously as possible across all of our sites. Every site is different so they're all being treated differently. We have seen really good reductions in some of the some of the changes we've been making. Most of those changes are happening at neighborhood parks," Roop said.
Roop said the city's pesticide reduction program came to fruition for two main reasons. The first, was the community feedback the city had received. There was plentiful input from community members saying they desired more pesticide-free areas.
The second, the reduction of pesticides assist with the biodiversity of 'open spaces' - property open to the public that serves as recreational space.
"It makes a healthier environment for birds, for insects, for pollinators - and also increases the habitat for them," Roop said.
The Dandelion Festival had live music, games, booths and activities centered around sustainability. Highlighting the festival theme was Woodland Empire Ale Craft, the brew masters who brewed the dandelion beer.
"All those flowers were picked by volunteers at our sites where we no longer apply pesticides," Roop said.
It's not just dandelions that have been popping up in Boise parks.
"As a result of our pesticide reduction efforts, we're seeing more broadleaf in the turf - so more dandelions, more clover, those types of plants," Roop continued.
Boise's Pesticide Reduction Program was still considered a pilot program until 2022. Once the program established its method and was proven successful, Boise Parks and Recreation decided to officially incorporate the program into park maintenance policies, beginning this year.
Boise Parks and Recreation is accepting feedback on the Pesticide Reduction Program. More information on community feedback can be found here.
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BOISE, Idaho — People were noticing a lot of smoke coming from the Highway 555 area. That is because, according to Boise Fire Dispatch (BFD), a 20-acre fire was burning around mile marker 59.
BFD PIO Officer, Jered Jablonski said that they were assisting the Eagle Fire and Horseshoe Bend Fire Departments. Jablonski said that Boise Fire had two overhead, two engines and a helicopter on the scene.
"We, and the other departments, are continuing to control the perimeter and it's looking good," Jablonski said.
During the interview with KTVB, Jablonski received notice that the fire should be contained by 6:00 p.m. tonight and totally under control by 9:00 p.m. tomorrow.
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BOISE, Idaho — COVID-19 isn't in the news very much anymore, but it's still out there, and people are still getting sick from it. Certainly not at the levels we saw in the summer and fall of 2021.
According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, as of June 12, 30 people with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID were hospitalized in Idaho. Compare that to September 24 of 2021 when the state had its highest number of patients hospitalized with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID at 793.
We've come a long way since then. Such a long way that Johns Hopkins University of Medicine stopped collecting data on March 10, 2023. It had been a major case-tracking source since the start of the pandemic. On that date, John Hopkins reported Idaho had a total of 521,120 confirmed cases of COVID since the first two cases were reported here on March 13, 2020. It also reported 5,416 COVID-related deaths of Idahoans.
On May 11, the federal government allowed the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 to expire.
So now is a good time to take stock of the lessons learned from the pandemic: What worked? What didn't? And what should we do when the next pandemic comes around? Experts say another pandemic is coming, but the unknowns are when, how big and how bad.
Two leading voices in educating, warning and comforting the public about the dangers of the most virulent strains of COVID, the best ways to protect ourselves, and the impacts of the virus on our health care systems and schools have authored the new book "Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak: A Guide to Planning from the Schoolhouse to the White House." It's published by Johns Hopkins University Press.
Dr. David Pate is the retired president and CEO of St. Luke's Health System, was a member of Governor Little's Coronavirus Working Group and is a doctor of Internal medicine.
Dr. Ted Epperly is a family medicine physician, president and CEO of Full Circle Health, and served as a Central District Health board member for 15 years.
Doctors Pate and Epperly talked about the lessons learned from the pandemic and their recommendations for the next one.
Below is an excerpt from the interview:
Dr. Ted Epperly: "David and I were both working off of the premise that, if we don't learn from the past, we're doomed to repeat it. And we wanted to have something out there that actually would be a guide to future generations, future people looking at the same problem because we looked into it and couldn't find anything that would help us plan and prepare for this."
Doug Petcash: Dr. Pate, what lessons did you learn in looking back at the early government response to the situation?
Dr. David Pate: Well, of course, one of the big things was terrible communication. We have to figure out a better job of how to communicate health information to people. Another big area was the fact that by the time countries were taking steps, for example travel bans, it was already too late."
You can watch the full interview with Doctors Pate and Epperly on Viewpoint this Sunday at 9 a.m. here on Idaho's NewsChannel 7.
On his edition of Viewpoint, Dr. Pate and Dr. Epperly talk in-depth about what worked and what didn't in the pandemic response, the effects political polarization had on the response and their recommendations for handling a possible future pandemic.
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NEW YORK — Celebrations mingled with displays of resistance Sunday as LGBTQ+ pride parades filled streets in some of the country's largest cities in annual events that have become part party, part protest.
In New York, thousands marched down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue to Greenwich Village, cheering and waving rainbow flags to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising, where a police raid on a gay bar triggered days of protests and launched a movement for LGBTQ+ rights.
While some people whooped it up in celebration, many were mindful of the growing conservative countermovement to limit rights, including by banning gender-affirming care for transgender children.
“I’m not trying not to be very heavily political, but when it does target my community, I get very, very annoyed and very hurt,” said Ve Cinder, a 22-year-old transgender woman who traveled from Pennsylvania to take part in the country's largest pride event.
“I’m just, like, scared for my future and for my trans siblings. I’m frightened of how this country has looked at human rights, basic human rights,” she said. “It's crazy.”
Parades in New York, Chicago and San Francisco are among events that roughly 400 Pride organizations across the U.S. are holding this year, with many focused specifically on the rights of transgender people.
In Chicago, 16-year-old Maisy McDonough painted rainbow colors over her eyes and on her face for her first Pride Parade.
She told the Chicago Tribune she’s excited to “be united” after a tough year for the community.
”We really need the love of this parade,” she said.
Entertainers and activists, drag performers and transgender advocates are among the parade grand marshals embracing a unity message as new laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community take effect in several U.S. states.
“The platform will be elevated, and we’ll see communities across the country show their unity and solidarity through these events,” said Ron deHarte, co-president for the U.S. Association of Prides.
Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver and Seattle are scheduled to hold pride parades Sunday. At the parade in Toronto, Canada, more than 100 groups are expected to march. In New York City, seven-time Grammy winner Christina Aguilera will headline a post-march concert in Brooklyn.
Annual observations have spread to other cities and grown to welcome bisexual, transgender and queer people, as well as other groups.
About a decade ago, when her 13-year-old child first wanted to be called a boy, Roz Gould Keith sought help. She found little to assist her family in navigating the transition. They attended a Pride parade in the Detroit area, but saw little transgender representation.
This year, she is heartened by the increased visibility of transgender people at marches and celebrations across the country this month.
“Ten years ago, when my son asked to go to Motor City Pride, there was nothing for the trans community,” said Keith, founder and executive director of Stand with Trans, a group formed to support and empower young transgender people and their families.
This year, she said, the event was “jam-packed” with transgender people.
One of the grand marshals of New York City’s parade is nonbinary activist AC Dumlao, chief of staff for Athlete Ally, a group that advocates on behalf of LGBTQ+ athletes.
“Uplifting the trans community has always been at the core of our events and programming,” said Dan Dimant, a spokesperson for NYC Pride.
Many of this year’s parades called for LGBTQ+ communities to unite against dozens, if not hundreds, of legislative bills now under consideration in statehouses across the country.
Lawmakers in 20 states have moved to ban gender-affirming care for children, and at least seven more are considering doing the same, adding increased urgency for the transgender community, its advocates say.
“We are under threat," Pride event organizers in New York, San Francisco and San Diego said in a statement joined by about 50 other Pride organizations nationwide. “The diverse dangers we are facing as an LGBTQ community and Pride organizers, while differing in nature and intensity, share a common trait: they seek to undermine our love, our identity, our freedom, our safety, and our lives.”
Some parades, including the event in Chicago, planned beefed up security amid the upheaval.
The Anti-Defamation League and GLAAD, a national LGBTQ+ organization, found 101 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in the first three weeks of this month, about twice as many as in the full month of June last year.
Sarah Moore, who analyzes extremism for the two civil rights groups, said many of the June incidents coincide with Pride events. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/lgbtq-pride-revelers-new-york-to-san-francisco/71-3c091134-1ef8-49e8-9b19-9ac171d55a67 | 2023-06-26T00:31:35 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/lgbtq-pride-revelers-new-york-to-san-francisco/71-3c091134-1ef8-49e8-9b19-9ac171d55a67 |
EL PASO, Texas — A Kentucky woman has been charged with murder after an Uber ride in El Paso, Texas, turned deadly.
El Paso police said in a news release that Phoebe Copas, 48, was a passenger on an Uber ride when she shot driver Daniel Piedra Garcia, 52. The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. on June 16 on U.S. 54 near Loop 375.
According to police, Piedra was driving Copas from the Westside area in El Paso to Mission Valley. During the drive, Copas believed she was being kidnapped and taken to Mexico, police said.
The El Paso Times reports Copas told officers that she saw traffic signs that read "Juarez, Mexico," leading her to believe that her driver was trying to kidnap her.
Copas then took out a gun from her purse and allegedly shot Piedra in the back of the head. The 52-year-old was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
"The investigation does not support that a kidnapping took place or that Piedra was veering from Copas' destination," police said in their news release.
Copas was initially charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, but the charge was upgraded to murder after Piedra died at the hospital days later.
Piedra was taken off life support on June 21, Piedra's family told the El Paso Times.
Copas was booked into the El Paso County jail, with her bond set at $1.5 million.
An online fundraising campaign was set up by Piedra's wife to help with medical bills and funeral expenses.
On the GoFundMe page, Ana Piedra described her husband as the "sole provider for our family." She said he injured his knee at his last job and was unable to work for a while after having surgery last April.
"He was very happy to finally be able to work and bring home income for his tragedy to happen..." his wife said. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/texas/kentucky-woman-fatally-shoots-texas-uber-driver-thinking-was-kidnapped-mexico/287-3d0c4836-6fb4-40aa-91e1-03583b5e10fb | 2023-06-26T00:31:42 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/texas/kentucky-woman-fatally-shoots-texas-uber-driver-thinking-was-kidnapped-mexico/287-3d0c4836-6fb4-40aa-91e1-03583b5e10fb |
7 Day Forecast
The start of the week will mark the hottest temperatures in Tucson so far this year, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an excessive heat warning for what is traditionally one of the hottest weeks of the year.
Monday and Tuesday already were marked for an excessive heat watch, the upgrade to warning comes with suggestions from the Weather Service on how to deal with the extreme heat.
Advice includes drinking water and staying hydrated, dressing in light clothes and colors and staying inside during the hottest portion of the day.
Monday’s high temperature is expected to be 112 degrees and temperatures on Tuesday are expected to reach 110 degrees as well, the Weather Service says.
The official all-time high temperature for June 27, 112 degrees, is within range of being beat if temperature continue to climb Tuesday, said Gary Zell, meteorologist with the Weather Service in Tucson.
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These types of temperature are not unusual for this time of the year, but Tucson so far has seen mostly below-normal temperature days for June.
Eddie Celaya is a breaking news reporter and host of the “Here Weed Go!” podcast. He graduated from Pima Community College and the University of Arizona and has been with the Arizona Daily Star since May 2019. | https://tucson.com/news/local/excessive-heat-warning-for-tucson/article_288ac78a-1393-11ee-b8eb-03712bac0639.html | 2023-06-26T00:32:00 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/excessive-heat-warning-for-tucson/article_288ac78a-1393-11ee-b8eb-03712bac0639.html |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A source tells KSN that some Spirit AeroSystems employees, such as those in the engineering and finance departments, could be working remotely during the strike.
A spokesperson for Spirit released the following statement in regard to remote work:
Spirit continues to assess its strike plans. We have informed employees today that those who can work from home should plan to do so starting tomorrow, Monday.”
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KSN will provide more information as it becomes available. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/some-spirit-aerosystems-employees-could-be-working-remotely-during-strike/ | 2023-06-26T00:43:21 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/some-spirit-aerosystems-employees-could-be-working-remotely-during-strike/ |
BALTIMORE — After four years, the Jehovah's Witness Convention returned to Baltimore this weekend.
The three-day event focused on exercising patience, which was the theme for the convention this year. Six convention sessions were held over the weekend at UMBC. To explore the quality of patience, emphasizing modern-day relevance.
A live baptism was performed Saturday morning, and a prerecorded drama was featured on Saturday and Sunday during the afternoon sessions.
Jehovah’s Witnesses have been holding public conventions in large arenas and stadiums around the world for over 100 years. Officials say the message of patience was important for this year’s convention.
"That quality of patience is something that, it’s fair to say, it’s a quality that is needed throughout the earth," said John Gay. "Imagine when we go shopping, when we’re driving on the interstate, that quality of patience comes to the fore, and when we lose patience, we lose joy."
The program will be repeated three weekends in July: the weekend of the 14th, the 21st, and the 28th.
Officials also say the convention this weekend was the largest held since before the pandemic in 2019. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/jehovahs-witness-convention-is-back-in-baltimore | 2023-06-26T00:45:44 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/jehovahs-witness-convention-is-back-in-baltimore |
LOCUST POINT, Md. — The U.S. Navy commissioned the newest ship in its fleet at Locust Point Saturday morning. It was part of a celebration of Baltimore’s Maritime Heritage.
The $2.1 billion warship, which is named the U.S.S. Carl M. Levin, was built by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Maine, and is bound for Hawaii.
Carl M. Levin served in the U.S. Senate for 36 years, from 1979 to 2015.
Many naval and local leaders spoke at the event in front of a few thousand sailors, veterans, and their families. The ship is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer and is equipped with guided missiles, torpedoes, and two helicopters.
It's over 500 feet long, and it can travel about 35 miles per hour. This will be added to the other 51 destroyer fleets the Navy already has. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/the-u-s-navy-commissions-the-uss-carl-m-levin-to-their-fleet | 2023-06-26T00:45:50 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/the-u-s-navy-commissions-the-uss-carl-m-levin-to-their-fleet |
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