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How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region.
100 years ago
June 24, 1923: Papers of incorporation were filed yesterday whereby Dee and S.M. Robinson of Peoria and Guy W. Martin and C.E. Irvin of Bloomington have taken a long-term lease on the Chatterton theatre, owned by A.E. DeMange, and plan to convert it into one of the most elaborate and up-to-the-minute play houses in the middle west.
75 years ago
June 24, 1948: The Illinois branch office of the farm mortgages division of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company plans to move from Peoria to the Burr building, 319 N. Center St., according to Glenn E. Rogers, second vice president of the New York insurance firm.
50 years ago
June 24, 1973: Bloomington received $2.1 million of the approximate $4 million requested for urban renewal work in the central business district and Forty Acres. Although the money comes in the form of a loan, it will be repaid at the end of the fiscal year with federal grants.
25 years ago
June 24, 1998: Bloomington Gold is making its return to the Twin Cities this weekend after a five-year stay in Springfield. With it, tourism officials expect an influx of 30,000 to 40,000 people for the annual show that opens this morning at its new home, the Interstate Center on the cities' west side. It was previously held at the McLean County Fairground.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — If you want to see the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive in the Stockyards, you better show up to the early time.
The group posted to its Facebook page on Friday saying that the afternoon cattle drive, which typically starts at 4 p.m. daily, was canceled through July.
“We’re constantly monitoring their condition to make sure they are safe, to make sure the staff is ok as well as our guests," Kristin Jaworski, the trail boss for the herd, said. “When we see these heat advisories, we’re watching the temperature, the humidity."
Folks can still see the daily cattle drive at 11:30 a.m. or catch a behind-the-scenes experience from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Longhorn Pen just behind the Livestock Exchange Building. It has the added benefit of being shaded, too.
“You get to interact with the drover. You get to learn about life on the trail, the utility of the horse," Jaworski said. "They’ll do roping demonstrations and the best thing is you get to ask them questions.”
There is no charge to attend, and you can view the procession from the sidewalk.
The Herd has had to pause drives before for weather including severe thunderstorms or heat, but it's previously been one day at a time, not five weeks in a row.
“Last year I actually monitored it on a daily basis which was quite difficult for planning your vacation or your trip to the stockyards so this allows people to plan ahead," Jaworski said.
For other frequently asked questions about the Fort Worth Herd, visit their website here.
You can get more updates from the Fort Worth Herd by following them on Twitter (@fortworthherd) or text THEHERD to 41444. To support the Fort Worth Herd by giving a donation, click here.
More Texas headlines: | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-herd-cattle-drive-afternoon-canceled/287-634ade86-9e56-430b-8cee-4b7cf63153d1 | 2023-06-26T11:59:40 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-herd-cattle-drive-afternoon-canceled/287-634ade86-9e56-430b-8cee-4b7cf63153d1 |
PITTSBURGH — The penalty phase is scheduled to begin today in the trial against Robert Bowers, the man convicted of killing 11 people inside a Squirrel Hill synagogue in 2018.
PITTSBURGH SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING TRIAL: FULL COVERAGE ⇒
Jurors must now decide whether the 50-year-old should be sent to death row or sentenced to life in prison without parole.
The defense requested to split it into two elements with the first being the eligibility phase.
The prosecution will have to prove that Bowers had the intent to commit hate crimes while the defense will use his mental capacity as a reason why he isn’t eligible for a punishment of death, Robin Maher, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center told Channel 11.
“I assume the defense will present some evidence of mental health and brain impairment since that’s the information we’ve seen in the proceedings and argue that Bowers didn’t have the intent because of his severe mental illness,” Maher said.
>>> Tree of Life, community react to guilty verdict in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial
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WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — In hopes that they could bring President Abraham Lincoln to the negotiating table, Robert E. Lee's Confederates moved into south central Pennsylvania in late June of 1863.
On Sunday, June 28, 1,800 of them were moving towards Wrightsville. The Susquehanna River was one thing standing between them and Lancaster County or Harrisburg.
"The Bridge of Wrightsville was—at the time—the largest covered bridge in the world," recalled author Scott Mingus. "It was 40 feet wide, it had railroad tracks going through it. It had the highway, of course, the turnpike if you will, that led from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. On the south side of the bridge was an addition for the canal."
Mingus has written 34 total books on the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. This includes "Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863.'"
"On June 23rd, General Richard Ewell, on orders from Robert E. Lee, sent a message to his subordinates that they were to capture Harrisburg if it was to come within their means," said Mingus. "That's all we really know about Lee's intentions, is the fact that if it comes within your means. It doesn't necessarily sound like he really wanted to attack Harrisburg, but if you read between the lines, he did."
As the Confederates approached, there was a stark difference between them and the forces that were set to defend Wrightsville and the bridge.
"These were battle-tested men. Most of them had been involved in the war since the beginning. They fought numerous battles under Robert E. Lee. They've been victorious in almost every battle," stated Mingus. "Most of the defenders of Wrightsville were either discharged veterans of the Union Army, whose terms of enlistments had expired, so they had some combat experience. But, most of the defenders were militiamen and coal miners. A lot of them were from the Wilkes-Barre, Schuylkill County area. A lot of them didn't have that much experience. They were joined by 57 free African Americans who worked at the rolling mill in Columbia. These guys were given guns, so they had civilians fighting as well. So it was kind of a motley group. The Confederate general in charge decided that the militia was so bad, or so 'utterly inefficient' in his words, that he could just grab the bridge, march his men into Lancaster County, and he himself would march on from Lancaster County onto Harrisburg's undefended rear."
The Burning of the Bridge Diorama in Wrightsville shows the setup of both sides. After over an hour of fighting, it became clear which way the skirmish was heading, and the defending forces raced back across the bridge, where four men waited to light the fuses that would blow up part of the bridge to stop Rebels from crossing.
"They did that, but this was a very sturdy bridge. All it did was put a hole in the walls and the ceiling. The bridge was still intact. The third resort was to burn the thing," Mingus said.
A full Interview with Scott Mingus can be found in the video above.
As the flames grew, the Confederates needed to put out the fire if they had any hopes of crossing the river.
"So they went through all these different houses throughout Wrightsville. They were looking for dish pans and buckets and pales," said Mingus. "They were actually looking for the fire truck, but the fire pumper was across the river in Columbia. The citizens of Wrightsville had no buckets, so they said."
But when the wind shifted and blew embers back towards Wrightsville, catching businesses and houses on fire, suddenly everyone in town remembered where they put their buckets and pales.
After six hours, the bridge completely burned into the Susquehanna, and with it went the Confederates' hopes of advancing into Lancaster County. But their work in Wrightsville wasn't done.
"General Gordon, who was the commander of the troops in Wrightsville itself, he's a subordinate to General Early, commanded the Georgia brigade," Mingus recalled. "He ordered his men to form a bucket brigade from the canal of the Susquehanna River, and they actually passed water uphill and then people were standing on the roofs to try and save as much of the town as possible."
On the morning of the 29th, the Confederates left and headed back towards Gettysburg, but there was plenty to take away from Wrightsville.
"One, the 57 African Americans that fought there, again they're civilians not in uniforms, proved that they could fight," said Mingus. "So the Union authorities in Harrisburg and in Washington D.C. realized that Black people could be very good soldiers. Later that summer, they formed the United States Colored Troops. Another consequence was the Confederates' confidence level was still so high that two days later when they fought at Gettysburg, in a lot of ways, they thought it was going to be an instant replay. That they would roll over the state militia and take the ground easily. They found out to their shock and horror that this wasn't the Pennsylvania State Militia, this was now the Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg."
You can find additional information on the burning of the Wrightsville Bridge in the following resources:
- Scott Mingus' books
- Visiting the Burning of the Bridge Diorama
- Visiting the Wrightsville Historical Museum | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/burning-of-the-wrightsville-bridge-battle-of-gettysburg-civil-war-pennsylvania-history/521-7ae940ad-cab9-4442-8d0c-007519e8ca84 | 2023-06-26T12:09:44 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/burning-of-the-wrightsville-bridge-battle-of-gettysburg-civil-war-pennsylvania-history/521-7ae940ad-cab9-4442-8d0c-007519e8ca84 |
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas — (AP) — A Florida man and his 14-year-old stepson died after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in West Texas, according to officials.
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The 31-year-old man had been hiking the Marufo Vega Trail on Friday with his two stepsons, ages 14 and 21.
Temperatures at the time were 119 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Park Service.
The park, like other parts of Texas, are experiencing extreme heat with daily high temperatures ranging from 110 degrees Fahrenheit to 119 degrees Fahrenheit.
Read: This company is paying $10,000 to walk 10,000 steps per day
The 14-year-old became sick during the hike and lost consciousness.
His stepfather hiked back to his vehicle while the boy’s older brother tried to carry him back to the trailhead, according to the park service.
Authorities were first alerted about the emergency at 6 p.m. CDT on Friday.
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A team of park rangers and U.S. Border Patrol agents reached the scene at 7:30 p.m. and found the 14-year-old had died.
Authorities began looking for the father and at 8 p.m. they found that his vehicle had crashed over an embankment at Boquillas Overlook. The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, the park service said.
The names of the two victims were not immediately released by authorities, and the causes of their deaths were not immediately known.
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“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,” the park service said in a news release.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — A task force is scheduled to release its vision Monday for new tourism and sports projects in Orange County.
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The county has more than 300 million dollars to split up.
It comes from the tax that visitors pay to stay in hotels, motels and short-term rentals.
55 different groups are hoping to get some of the money.
Read: A local district looks to ban students using cellphones entirely during school hours
There is only so many ways you can split the pie, so it’s going to be interesting to hear the recommendations made on Monday.
The task force reviewed the 14 largest funding applications out of 55 total applications.
The groups are vying for a piece of the pie including the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community, which is seeking $87 million to transform an abandoned property into a project named for Zora Neale Hurston.
Read: Orange County commissioner proposes crackdown on illegal short-term rental properties
UCF is also seeking more than $175 million to expand its athletic facility.
Both of the groups would use the money for tourist-related expenses.
The review process includes a three-part survey issued by a consulting firm.
The first survey closed last Tuesday, with the results presented this afternoon.
Read: UCF receives $10M from area hospitals to build new nursing school
Two more surveys will allow staff more time to provide feedback and make their choices.
After that, the results will go to commissioners for a final say.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings believes that whatever decision is made, it will continue to keep Central Florida one of the top tourist destinations in the country.
The meeting will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Channel 9 will have a crew at the meeting and provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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Splish, splash: Cool off this summer at these Upstate SC waterparks, lakes and splash pads
While milder temperatures are expected to continue through this week, the "dog days" of the South Carolina summer will be here soon.
Luckily, Upstate SC has plenty of water parks, lakes and splash pads when the heat rises.
Duncan's Shipwreck Cove is a summertime staple for families. Crystal-clear Lake Jocassee, with its breathtaking, mountain views, is also among the top spots to cool down. The Salvation Army's Kroc Center offers guest passes without membership, if you're looking for pool access.
Here is our roundup of places where you can cool off for the summer:
Greenville-Spartanburg area waterparks
∎7th Inning Splash Waterpark, Piedmont: This waterpark includes a traditional lap pool and a 5,000 sq. ft. baseball-themed Splash 'n Spray Pad where kids can run through jets of water while running through the bases. It has 8-foot water slides and a jumbo 36-foot-high funnel slide, making it a place for kids of all ages to play in.
∎Shipwreck Cove, Duncan: The waterpark offers pirate-themed water fun for families and kids of all ages. Amenities include spiraling slides, a kiddie pool play area and a lazy river. Visitors can order grilled seadogs, chicken quesadillas and burgers from The Captain's Cabin Restaurant, which offers poolside service.
∎Discovery Island Waterpark, Simpsonville: Simpsonville's waterpark offers two water slides: one tube slide at 270 ft, and a body slide that is 185 ft. Parents can relax under the rentable cabanas while watching their kids or coast with their children along the 270-foot-long Lazy River. There is also a FlowRider Perpetual Wave, a ride that generates waves for those who like to surf and boogie board. All Flowrider participants must sign a waiver before riding.
∎Otter Creek Waterpark, Greenville: Like Discovery Island, Otter Creek Waterpark has multiple slides to choose from, with two body slides, a tube slide, and kiddy slide that accommodates multiple sliders. There is a 7,000 sq. ft. leisure pool, with a beach entry, backside sprays, and spray pad and a 2400 square ft spray pad. The waterpark also has an expansive sundeck.
∎For Dogs: Both Discovery Island and Otter Creek Waterpark host annual Waggin' at the Waterpark events where you and your furry friend can take a splash. Information for this year's event is to be announced.
What to know and things to do:If you're headed out to Spartanburg County's lakes
Lakes in Upstate SC
∎Lake Placid, Greenville: Located in Paris Mountain State Park, Lake Placid is an 8-acre lake that is in close proximity to downtown Greenville. Swimming, fishing and boating on the sandy beach is permitted, although the use of private boats is prohibited. Canoe, kayak and pedal boat rentals are available.
∎Saluda Lake, Greenville: Saluda Lake is a 331-acre reservoir that provides the city of Easley a source of drinking water. It is one of the very few small lakes in the state to have its own Bait & Tackle Shop, and now hosts new bass tournaments every Thursday at Saluda Lake Landing at 6 p.m. Entry fee for the tournament is $25. The lake offers boat and kayak rentals and a full snack bar, with the website boasting to have the best hot dogs around.
∎Lake Lyman, Lyman: Located on the Middle Tyger River, Lake Lyman is a 1.4-billion-gallon reservoir that stores water for subsequent release and capture at the downstream Lyman Low Head Dam. It has approximately 350 acres that can be used for recreation. The lake can be accessed through Lake Lyman Park, where a public fishing pier and lodge that can be rented for events can be found on site.
∎Lake Bowen, Inman: Lake Bowen is Spartanburg County's largest lake. Its shoreline stretches across for 33 miles, with the lake encompassing 1,534 acres. The lake can be accessed through Anchor Park where visitors can rent a picnic pavilion, enjoy waterfront access for fishing, a playground and two boat ramps.
Spartanburg Water:Lake Bowen Park to remain open during shoreline restoration project
∎Lake Blalock, Chesnee: The second largest of Spartanburg County lakes, Lake Blalock contains fish species such as catfish, largemouth, smallmouth, spotted bass and crappie. Boats up to 30 horsepower and pontoons up to 40 horsepower are welcome on the lake's 1,105 acres. There are also 45 miles of shoreline for visitors to walk on.
∎Lake Craig, Spartanburg: This 165-acre impoundment on Kelsey Creek is located within Croft State Park. There is a boat ramp on the lake along with campgrounds and fishing boat rentals. Croft State Park and Lake Craig admission is $3 for adults, $1.50 for South Carolina seniors, $1 for children 6-15, and free for kids 5 and younger.
∎Lake Hartwell, Fair Play: Bordering South Carolina and Georgia, Lake Hartwell is the Southeast's largest recreation lake, comprising nearly 56,000 acres of water with a shoreline of 962 miles. An estimated 14 million visitors visit the lake every year, who can be found engaging in water sports, boating, fishing, camping and swimming. Public boat ramps with access to the lake include Friendship Boat Ramp, Green Pond Landing, Lake Hartwell State Park and Martins Creek, with new boat ramp Seneca Creek under construction.
∎Keowee-Toxaway State Park, Sunset: This 18,500-acre mountain lake is abundant with things to see and do. Swimming, boating, fishing and camping are allowed, with a half-mile trail providing lake access to fish for bass, bream, crappies and catfish. Motorized boat access is not far from the park. Visitors won't get enough of the miles of trails for hiking and walking and will enjoy ziplining through acre upon acre of lovely Upcountry scenery.
∎Lake Jocassee, Salem: Known as South Carolina's most crystal-clear lake, this 7,500-acre reservoir showcases serene surroundings, with waterfalls cascading directly into its lake. Its cool waters hail from the Appalachian Mountain rivers and is a confluence of the Horsepasture, Whitewater Thompson and Toxaway Rivers. Visitors looking to make a splash at the lake will find public access to it through Devil's Fork State Park, which offers boat ramps, campgrounds and hiking trails.
∎Darwin Wright Municipal Park/Anderson Beach, Anderson: Located off of US 178 (Liberty Highway). The park also features playground equipment, picnic tables and a frisbee golf course.
∎For Dogs: At the listed lakes, most pets are allowed in most outdoor areas as long as they are under physical restraint or on a leash no longer than six feet.
Upstate SC splash pads
∎Greenville Water Splash Pad, Greenville: This 4,100-square-foot splash pad features just under fifty spray jets along with a toddlers-only zone for the safety of young visitors. It is located at Unity Park, which also has four state-of-the-art playgrounds, basketball courts and a baseball field, covered picnic tables and two expansive green spaces.
∎Fountain Inn Splash Pad, Fountain Inn: Located on Main Street near restaurants Cucina 100 and JPeters, this splash pad is behind an arbor and provides benches for seating. Umbrellas cover seating areas, where parents can enjoy shade while watching their children play. In this same space, the farmers market is held across the street. Fountain Inn also hosts Friday night live music during the summers here.
∎Splash Pad Waterpark at Kid Venture 2.0, Anderson: This fenced splash pad resides next to a path along a pond where ducks and geese are. Water comes out from the ground and shoots out from vibrant flower structures, as well as other tall structures. Kid Venture 2.0 also has a playground for kids to explore, with shaded canopies made up of flowers or butterflies.
∎Barnet Park, Spartanburg: Located at 248 East Saint John Street and within walking distance of downtown restaurants.
∎Airport Park, Spartanburg: Located at 500 Ammons Road in front of the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport.
∎Tyger River Park, Duncan: Cool off after a day at the ball field, tennis court or disc golf course. The splash pad is among the many attractions at this Spartanburg County park.
∎KidVenture Splash Zone: Anderson: Located at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center.
Here's what's happening this summer:Greenville area street concerts and festivals:
Pools
∎Kroc Center, Greenville: A 2-hour guest pass is $10 per person, with children under two years old free. The guest pass gives you access to the Kroc Center amenities without membership commitment. Amenities include the recreational pool, the basketball/pickleball gym, outdoor playground, fitness center and group fit classes. Reservations for the pool and basketball/pickleball gym must be made in advance.
Did we miss your favorite place to cool off in the summer? Email ntran@gannett.com and let us know.
Nina Tran covers trending topics for the Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/06/26/upstate-sc-waterparks-lakes-splash-pads-to-visit-with-kids-and-pets-greenville-spartanburg-anderson/70306591007/ | 2023-06-26T12:22:15 | 1 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/06/26/upstate-sc-waterparks-lakes-splash-pads-to-visit-with-kids-and-pets-greenville-spartanburg-anderson/70306591007/ |
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.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/kentucky-woman-fatally-shoots-texas-uber-driver-thinking-was-kidnapped-mexico/287-3d0c4836-6fb4-40aa-91e1-03583b5e10fb | 2023-06-26T12:28:33 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/kentucky-woman-fatally-shoots-texas-uber-driver-thinking-was-kidnapped-mexico/287-3d0c4836-6fb4-40aa-91e1-03583b5e10fb |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichitans were at Evergreen Recreation Center and the park on Saturday celebrating Health Without Borders, an event to honor World Refugee Day.
The International Rescue Committee in Wichita had booths to explain health benefits and how to apply, and even had events for kids in the park.
Some say today is a great opportunity to get the word out about how to get health and wellness for the whole family and integrate refugees into Wichita.
“Helping them resettle, helping them learn about the American society, getting immigration papers, housing, education, English language all the way up to economic empowerment,” Reem Boi Zein Eddine, an IRC counselor, said.
Today’s event was geared not just to kids but the whole family. There were also booths available to get kids interested in careers in the medical field. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/irc-hosts-health-without-borders-for-world-refugee-day/ | 2023-06-26T12:30:07 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/irc-hosts-health-without-borders-for-world-refugee-day/ |
June is Great Outdoors Month ... so get outdoors! We have plenty of wonderful places to get outside in Wisconsin. For a guide to our state parks and campgrounds, go to travelwisconsin.com.
Here’s an event that will get you outside: Head to Columbus Park, 2003 54th St., for a “Park & Play Storytime” from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with the Kenosha Public Library. Participants should bring a blanket or lawn chairs and gather in the shade near the playground for an all-ages storytime, followed by an hour of play, bubbles and music. Admission is free. Also: The library’s Book Truck will be parked nearby.
Play ball! The Kenosha Kingfish are back in action tonight at Simmons Field. The Kingfish are hosting the Kokomo Jackrabbits for a 6:35 p.m. game. It’s “Harry Potter Night,” so we expect to see plenty of wand action at the ballpark. For tickets, call 262-653-0900 or go to kingfishbaseball.com.
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The historic Washington Park Velodrome, 1821 Washington Road, hosts Monday night Stock Bike Racing — open to everyone, from age 3 to adults. Registration starts at 6 p.m., with races starting at 6:30 p.m. (for tricycles) and 7 p.m. for the “big track.” To race, bring your bike and a helmet. Stock bike racing is an introduction to track racing, geared to younger riders but all ages are welcome. The cost is $5 (a one-time registration fee) plus $3 race fee for adults. For more details, go to kenoshavelodrome.com.
The Kenosha Public Library is hosting Chess Night in Lincoln Park, 6900 18th Ave. The Kenosha Chess Association hosts games from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays outside the park’s Oribiletti Center. All ages and abilities are welcome. Also: The library’s Book Truck will be parked nearby. You can sign up for a library card, check out and return items, and sign up for the Summer Reading Program.
Prost! The Biergarten in Petrifying Springs County Park is open seven days, serving up cold beverages and warm pretzels. For more details, check the Biergarten’s Facebook page.
Monday night music alert: George’s Tavern in Racine, 1201 N. Main St., hosts an Open Jam on Monday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. Everyone is welcome. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-area-events-for-monday-june-26/article_47a44958-113f-11ee-910b-43f3f2afe318.html | 2023-06-26T12:33:18 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-area-events-for-monday-june-26/article_47a44958-113f-11ee-910b-43f3f2afe318.html |
PHOENIX — The stats will make you cringe.
Over the past 25 years, more than 940 children have died of heatstroke across the United States because they were left in or became trapped in a hot car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
“Last year there were 33 child-related car heat deaths,” said Phoenix Fire Department Capt. Todd Keller.
He shared the alarming number of hot car deaths that have been recorded in recent years across the country.
“In 2018 and 2019, there were over 53 deaths,” he said.
That’s the most in at least 25 years, according to NoHeatStroke.org.
In many cases, the children who lost their lives were under the age of two.
“Our goal is obviously zero,” said Keller. “It’s a really sad, sad thing and it’s 100% preventable.”
Keller stresses the importance for everyone to understand kids are more vulnerable to heatstroke than adults. The body temperature of a child rises three to five times faster than an adult, and when a child is left in a vehicle, that child's temperature can rise quickly.
“Always check the back seat before you leave your car,” he said.
Heatstroke begins when the core body temperature reaches about 104 degrees, and a child can die when their body temperature reaches 107 degrees.
Keller showed how some of the newer model vehicles have an indicator reminding you to check the rear seat before leaving the vehicle. Another safety tip - keep something else in the backseat as a reminder. He recommends putting a purse or cell phone in the back.
When it comes to hiking, he said anybody is vulnerable on 105 to 110 degree days, so if you do go hiking, be sure to hit the trails in the early morning hours, during the coolest time of the day.
“We have triathletes, we have Endura, that’s extreme athletes, that need to be taken off the mountain,” said Keller. “Piestewa Peak, Camelback Mountain, those are rated double black diamond trails, so they are not easy.”
When the National Weather Service issues an excessive heat warning, those are the trails that will be shut down for a good portion of the day.
No matter what you’re doing during the triple-digit days, stay hydrated before, during and after your hike.
"Heat exhaustion, your body is sweating, it’s turning red, your pulse is increasing,” said Keller. “Heat stroke is that your body will actually stop sweating, your heart rate is going to increase very rapidly and you’re going to go unconscious.”
By staying vigilant and following these simple safety tips, you can be sure you and your family will stay safe through the hottest days of the year.
“Wear a hat, light-colored clothing, sunscreen,” he said. “When you’re halfway done with that water bottle, you’re halfway done with your hike.”
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- A woman was hospitalized after being stabbed Monday morning in the head and shoulder on a southbound C train in Brooklyn, police said.
- The stabbing occurred just before 4 a.m. as the train was approaching the Franklin Ave station in Bed-Stuy, according to police.
- Monday morning's stabbing comes after another such incident took place in Canarsie at the East 105th St subway station Sunday night.
A woman was hospitalized after being stabbed Monday morning in the head and shoulder on a southbound C train in Brooklyn, police said.
The stabbing occurred just before 4 a.m. as the train was approaching the Franklin Ave station in Bed-Stuy, according to police.
The woman was stabbed once in the shoulder and once in the head. She was taken to an area hospital in stable condition.
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Police are looking for four female teens who took off from that station. The investigation is ongoing.
Monday morning's stabbing comes after another such incident took place in Canarsie at the East 105th St subway station Sunday night.
Police say that in this incident someone stabbed a teen in the hip and took off with his cell phone. The teen is expected to survive.
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Here's a look at some more of the 252 new Indiana laws approved this year by the Republican-controlled General Assembly and enacted by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Unless otherwise noted, each House Enrolled Act (HEA) and Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) takes effect Saturday.
Gasoline tax — Indiana's gasoline tax increases by one penny to 34 cents per gallon, and by an additional penny each July 1 through 2027 to account for inflation. The rate was just 18 cents per gallon as recently as June 30, 2017, prior to enactment of the Republican road funding plan. (HEA 1001)
Mail-in ballots — To receive an absentee ballot, Indiana citizens age 18 and up submitting a paper application for a mail-in ballot must now provide their driver's license number, state identification card number, or voter identification number, along with the last four digits of their Social Security number, or a photocopy of the voter's driver's license or state ID card. (HEA 1334)
Storage units — Storage companies are authorized to seize the storage unit of a delinquent renter just five days after a missed payment, instead of 30 days. An auction of the stored contents may be held if the rent remains unpaid after 60 days, instead of 90. (HEA 1621)
Juveniles — Law enforcement officers no longer can intentionally lie to children under age 18 during an interrogation in an effort to secure a confession or for any other purpose. In addition, a police officer who takes a child into custody at a school, or during a school-sponsored event, must attempt to immediately notify the student's parent, guardian or emergency contact. (SEA 415)
Mental health — An additional $50 million is provided to expand community mental health services across the state, a toll-free help line to provide confidential emotional support and referrals is created, Indiana is authorized to participate in the national 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, and the Indiana Behavioral Health Commission is reestablished. (SEA 1)
Teachers unions — School superintendents no longer have a statutory obligation to regularly meet with the union representative of school employees, outside of collective bargaining periods, to discuss various issues relating to school operations, such as curriculum, teaching materials, hiring and retention, performance evaluations, student discipline, class size, school safety and working hours. (SEA 486)
Landlords — Utility companies may ask a judge to appoint a receiver when a multifamily residential property owner with more than four units hasn't paid a utility bill for the property for an extended period of time. If appointed, the receiver would have broad powers to operate the rental property in place of the landlord, including the authority to collect rents, pay debts and even sell the property. (SEA 114)
Sex education — Teachers and other school personnel are explicitly prohibited from providing instruction on "human sexuality" to students in prekindergarten through third grade. Indiana schools typically don't provide any kind of sex education until at least fifth grade, except for state-mandated programs focused on preventing child abuse and child sexual abuse, which must continue under the law. (HEA 1608)
Machine gun — The definition of machine gun is revised to include a firearm with an attached "switch," or any similar device, that enables fully automatic shooting with a single pull of the trigger. A person with a switch attached to their gun is subject to a variety of state penalty enhancements for the possession or use of a machine gun. (HEA 1365)
Service animals — Only a dog or miniature horse qualifies as a service animal for individuals with disabilities in Indiana. Facilities open to the public must take reasonable steps to accommodate a disabled Hoosier assisted by a dog or miniature horse. (HEA 1354)
Bullying — All Indiana school corporations must update their discipline rules to include provisions prioritizing the safety of bullying victims, as well as to ensure bullying incidents are reported to the parents of the victim and the alleged perpetrator no more than five business days following the incident. School corporations may also set guidelines for determining whether a bullying incident warrants the forced transfer of the victim or the alleged perpetrator to a different school in the district. (HEA 1483)
Food and beverage tax — The Merrillville Town Council may impose a food and beverage tax of up to 1% on all dine-in and take-home food and drinks sold at Merrillville eateries, bars and similar outlets. If adopted, the town plans to use the money to construct an 18,000-square foot expansion of the indoor recreational amenities at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center to attract more sports tournaments and out-of-town visitors to Merrillville. (HEA 1454)
Child molesting — A person over age 21 who has sex with a child less than 14 years old may be sentenced to a maximum term of 50 years in prison, instead of 40. Athletic coaches and workplace supervisors in Indiana no longer are permitted to engage in sexual conduct with certain individuals between ages 16 and 18, similar to other adults in a position of authority over children. (SEA 301, HEA 1228)
Financial literacy — Successful completion of a one-semester financial literacy class is a new graduation requirement at every public, charter and private high school in Indiana, beginning with the class of 2028. The course must cover basic money management principles, debt management, retirement and investment accounts, taxes, loan applications, interest rate computation, credit scores, personal insurance policies and simple contracts, among other topics. (SEA 35)
Children's hospitals — Northwest Indiana families covered by Medicaid will continue to have access to children's hospitals in neighboring states after Hoosier lawmakers agreed to maintain Indiana's increased payment rates for services at out-of-state children's hospitals first authorized in 2021. (HEA 1313)
Alcohol permits — The city of Valparaiso is awarded five extra alcohol-sales permits for downtown restaurants. The new permits may be deployed at properties up to 1,500 feet outside the historic district centered on the Porter County Courthouse, instead of the former 700-foot maximum distance. (HEA 1200)
FAFSA — Every high school senior attending an Indiana public, charter or voucher-accepting private school is required to fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before April 15 to determine their eligibility for grants and loans for postsecondary education. There are no penalties for students or families who fail to fulfill the FAFSA mandate. (SEA 167)
Drinking water — Every child care center, child care home and preschool in Indiana is obligated to test its drinking water for lead at least once before Jan. 1, 2026. If the test shows a lead level higher 15 parts per billion, the person responsible for the facility or preschool must either entirely eliminate the lead in the drinking water or install a state-approved lead filtering system. (HEA 1138)
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The City of Philadelphia is still in need of lifeguards for municipal pools this summer.
But, the chance to get certified in order to do the job is about the dry up.
As detailed by NBC10's Karen Hua the city needs another 50 lifeguards in order to ensure that 61 pools can open this summer -- that's 11 more pools than last year.
Last summer, some pools remained closed as the city faced a shortage of qualified lifeguards.
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This summer, municipal pools are facing a similar situation, but form anyone looking for some extra cash this summer, there's still time to get a job keeping people safe as a lifeguard at a municipal pool.
Starting Monday at 9 a.m., at Kelly Pool, located at 4231 Lansdowne Drive, the Department of Parks & Recreation will host its last free lifeguard certification class for anyone aged 16 and older who would like to be a lifeguard this summer.
Along with the free training -- and two-year certification -- municipal lifeguards are paid $16 per hour.
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The free training course runs through Friday, June 30th.
Pre-registration is encouraged. Email lifeguard@phila.gov for more information.
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A man and a woman were shot in what police called a targeted shooting in North Philadelphia Sunday night. The shooters appeared to have waited for them.
Police officers responded to 911 calls about gunshots being fired along the 2700 block of North Dover Street just after 8:35 p.m., Philadelphia police said.
Officers found a woman in her 30s with a gunshot wound to the back inside a car, Philadelphia Police Inspector D F Pace said. Medics rushed her to a hospital where she was listed in critical condition.
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Police then learned that a man in his 30s ran from the scene after being shot in the arm and was taken to the hospital for treatment, Pace said. He was listed in stable condition.
The woman lives nearby, Pace said. At least 20 shots were fired from what appeared to be two different guns.
"Based on the ballistic evidence that we have, it appears that either one or two shooters were lying in wait in a dark, grassy alleyway across from the victim's home," Pace said.
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Pace said it was unclear who was actually targeted, Pace said.
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ROANOKE, Va. – Happy Monday! Grab your morning coffee and check out the Morning Sprint to find out what’s trending.
The digital-only newscast is filled with laughter, smiles and stories you won’t want to miss. You can catch it Monday through Friday at 8 a.m.
Don’t be shy! Be sure to join the conversation as we chat about the news of the day.
Here are some of the stories we discussed:
- The Furby is coming back -- how do we feel about it though? Let us know in the comments
- Funeral arrangements scheduled for Wintergreen Police Officer Chris Wagner
- Roanoke organization to host motorcycle ride fundraiser for 6-year-old who lost both feet
- We’re showing off your Motivation Monday Pins. Here’s how you can have your photos featured during the Morning Sprint
Here’s where you can watch us:
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ROANOKE, Va. – There is a heavy police presence on Hanover Avenue and 18th Street right off Orange Avenue in Northwest Roanoke.
Neighbors told 10 News that there was another shooting.
This comes on the heels of a violent weekend in the Star City, with two overnight shootings reported on Saturday, one of which was deadly.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – If you’re headed toward VA-40 in Franklin County, heads up!
VDOT says a vehicle crash near Hunts Road is causing delays.
As of 6:44 a.m., all east and west lanes are closed.
At this time, traffic is being detoured onto Novelty Road, then back onto VA-40.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – It will soon be Space Shuttle Atlantis’ 10-year anniversary since its launch and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will be celebrating this milestone.
Included with park admission are live in-person panels. These panels will be hosted by John Zarrella at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday.
Guests will be able to hear mission memories firsthand from veteran NASA astronauts, including some of which flew on Atlantis.
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The astronauts are planning to answer pre-submitted questions via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #Atlantis10. To participate, you can visit the KSC’s social channels and use the hashtag leading up to the event. Questions will be selected at random.
Selfie opportunities will also be available.
Current astronauts in attendance will include Anna Fisher, of the STS-51-A, William “Bill” Shepard, U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame member of the STS-27 mission, and Jim Reilly of the STS-117, STS-104 and STS-89 missions.
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'You can be positive or negative': Indiana family copes with ALS diagnosis
Editor's Note: The following is part of a class project originally initiated in the classroom of Ball State University professor Adam Kuban in fall 2021. Kuban continued the project this spring semester, challenging his students to find sustainability efforts in the Muncie area and pitch their ideas to Deanna Watson, editor of The Star Press, Journal & Courier and Pal-Item. This spring and summer, stories related to health care will be featured.
MUNCIE, Ind. -- ALS caregivers in the state of Indiana and all over the United States work day-to-day to help those who have this disease by assisting them with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, eating and transporting.
What is ALS?
According to the ALS Therapy Development Institute, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Charcot’s disease or Motor Neuron Disease, is a progressive nervous-system disease that affects your motor skills and impacts physical function. The disease attacks your motor neurons and leads to loss of movement and paralysis. There is no cure, and the average life expectancy is around two to five years. Some of the basic symptoms of ALS include weakness in the arms and legs, difficulty walking, difficulty speaking, difficulty eating and muscle cramps. As the disease progresses, it can lead to many other life-threatening problems.
Heidi Stout, physical therapist in Indianapolis, has been treating ALS patients along with patients with other neurological conditions for 25 years.
“ALS patients don’t have the ability to rebound and build muscle tissue or recover as well, so overdoing it could lead to a decline in their status,” Stout said.
Former athlete tries to stay positive after ALS diagnosis
Kevin Kinnee, diagnosed with ALS in September 2020, has been fighting every day, and he said believes that he would not be as strong as he is now if it weren’t for ALS.
“Everyone reacts different to adversity in this life-altering disease. You can be positive or negative, but I have always had a positive outlook on life. My biggest advice is to find someone to talk to, join support groups to bounce ideas and questions off of each other, and prepare for what is to come,” Kinnee said.
Kinnee said he continues to live every day with a positive attitude for himself and friends and family around him. He was inducted into Ball State’s football Hall of Fame in 2022.
ALS takes toll on caregivers
According to a 2022 study by Emily Plowman, Maria Martinez, Kristin Medvescek and Rona Magalhaes published in “Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy,” caregivers reported that they had to change their daily lives in order to accommodate the needs of the ALS patient they were caring for, and many of them noted that they had to work less at their other jobs or stop working all together. Caregivers also reported feeling isolated, distant, angry, sad and anxious, and they recommend seeking emotional support — whether it be professional or from family and friends. Caregiving comes with extreme amounts of responsibility and stress, and it can take an emotional toll on both ends.
Caregivers oftentimes neglect themselves and their own personal health while supporting the person who has ALS, according to Your ALS Guide, a team dedicated to providing resources and helping caregivers and people living with ALS.
Responsibilities of the caregiver can be split between personal care and medical care/management according to I Am ALS, a patient-led community that helps to provide those with ALS, their caregivers, and loved ones with support and resources. Some daily responsibilities may include bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed and other tasks the person previously took care of on their own. The caregiver may also be responsible for things like managing medication and symptoms and keeping track of and scheduling appointments.
'It's okay to have a bad day'
Tamara Kinnee, Kevin's wife, continues to support him and gives him the care and motivation he needs.
“It’s hard — especially as a college athlete and an active guy — to have all that taken away from you and to have to ask people to do things for you that a year ago you could have done yourself,” Tamara Kinnee said.
The Kinnees said they look to each other for support and agree that it is important to rely on each other through hard times like these.
“He can’t do things a normal partner would do any more like helping around the house, grocery shopping and running errands, so those things have kind of all fallen on my shoulders to get done,” Tamara Kinnee said. “I try to remind myself it is okay to have a bad day.”
According to a 2020 study by Matthew Munan, Westerly Luth, Shelagh K. Genuis, Wendy S.W. Johnston and Erika MacIntyre published in “The Canadian Journal of Neurological Science,” caregivers reported feeling large amounts of stress from managing the household, taking care of finances and feeling totally responsible for the well-being of the person they take care of that struggles with ALS.
Many other families just like the Kinnee family are battling the harsh reality of the ALS disease daily.
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Indiana 32 handed over to city due to levy work on Eastside as thoroughfare soon to be remade
MUNCIE, Ind. – Levy work planned along White River east of central Muncie this year, according to City Street Superintendent Adam Leach, has led the Indiana Department of Transportation to relinquish its control of Indiana 32 in the city.
Kyleigh Cramer, public elations director for INDOT's East Central district, said the city had asked for control of of the highway, which has served as the major east/west thoroughfare through central Muncie for decades.
"It's my understanding the state started the conversation," Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour said. "It's not something we would have asked for."
Leach said the river levy has a gap that the federal government is requiring be corrected.
The work involves making Jackson Street, which also serves as Indiana 32 at that point, a part of the levy. The levy work, planned in the area near a Cardinal Greenway trailhead and the Kitselman Pure Energy Park, involves a Jackson Street bridge over the river. The state said they would not issue a permit for that work but said the city could take control of the highway through the city and go ahead and do the work.
Leach said the Muncie Sanitary District was in charge of doing the work, which will be financed out of MSD's budget. The work involving the street is expected to start this year.
More:Dramatic changes in works for Ind. 32, the east-west corridor through downtown Muncie
"If it won't be done by winter it won't be done this year," Leach said.
Rather than run the chance of asphalt plants being closed in cold weather, the city would defer the work until construction season in 2024.
Cramer said, however, local officials told INDOT they were trying to develop a "downtown feel" to Indiana 32 through the city.
The change occurred on June 1 and means that City Hall will now be in charge maintenance of about 6.25 miles of road that carries some of the heaviest traffic in the city in the downtown area. The city will also take control of Main Street, which becomes the west bound street for Indiana 32 in central Muncie, as well as Kilgore Avenue which carries the highway on the west side of the city.
Cramer said state control of Indiana 32 stops the city limits on the westside and resumes east of the Muncie Bypass. She was unaware of any plans to add Indiana 32 to the highways that make up the Bypass, which handles the combined traffic for Ind. 67 and U.S. 35.
More:Commissioners agree to all-way stops, lower speed on portions of McGalliard, Centennial
"The City of Muncie is responsible for all maintenance and regulation of right-of-way, road surface, structures, traffic signals, snow and ice removal, storm water drainage, mowing, other related signs, outdoor advertising structures and driveways of this section of State Road 32," INDOT said in a press release issued earlier this week.
Leach said the city would be able absorb the work maintaining the streets involved. When plowing streets the city trucks already transverse the road.
"It will be like Tillotson and McGalliard," Leach said.
The city takes care of both of those thoroughfares, including McGalliard Road between Tillotson Avenue to the Bypass. Both those streets each handle about 13,000 vehicles a day, he said.
Road maintenance money comes through the state and the addition of the additional mileage Muncie will be taking care of will increase the funding for maintenance, Leach said.
Meanwhile, INDOT says it will still complete all of the projects it had planned for the highway in Muncie through Fiscal year 2007. That includes, according to Leach, plans to reduce driving lanes on the four-lane streets.
Last year INDOT announced plans to reduce travel lanes on Ind, 32 to a single lane in each direction with turn lanes created throughout the length of the highway in an effort to slow traffic on the street.
Plans also call for on-street parking along Jackson and Main streets downtown and the addition of bike lanes, with buffer areas that would feature trees and plants growing from large pots meant to beautify the drive through the city.
At the time INDOT said the changes represent "right-sizing" the highway through the city.
More:City pushes ahead with spring paving without Community Crossing grant
"(Right-sizing) means slowing traffic by changing the environment and reducing lane changing and aggressive driving on a road that is supposed to be low speed but currently doesn’t function as it is expected," said Mallory Duncan, spokesman for INDOT, in February 2022.
On the west side the highway enters and leaves the city as Kilgore from Yorktown to Jackson and Main streets. It has four 11-foot travel lanes and an 8-foot shoulder. After the resurfacing and repainting by the state, Kilgore would consist of two 12-foot travel lanes, one with eastbound traffic and one with westbound traffic. In the center of Kilgore would be a 16-foot left-turn lane serving traffic in both directions. A 2-foot shoulder would be on one side of the roadway and a 10-foot shoulder on the other side, according to sketches provided by INDOT.
Jackson Street downtown now consists of two eastbound lanes of 12.5 feet each between sidewalks. After the project, the highway would have one eastbound travel lane 11-feet wide with an 8-foot parking lane on one side and an 8-foot bike lane on the other.
Main Street downtown already has 8 feet reserved for parking on one side and 5 to 8-feet for parking on the other side. Its two travel lanes are now 12-feet wide. The proposed changes would maintain a 12-foot travel lane with 10 feet of parking on one side. On the other would be a two-way bicycle lane 10-feet wide and a 5-to-8-foot buffer area providing protection for the non-motorized traffic. The sidewalk would remain the same.
Leach said the road work, including resurfacing, was expected to start in August.
Cramer said the relinquishing highways to local government is common for the state.
Ridenour said he was aware of similar occurrences in other Indiana cities, including Kokomo, and Muncie will take responsibility for maintaining Indiana 32.
"It's not easy," he said. "That's just the way life is sometimes." | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/city-indiana-32-handed-over-to-city-due-to-levy-work-on-eastside/70348111007/ | 2023-06-26T12:58:35 | 0 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/city-indiana-32-handed-over-to-city-due-to-levy-work-on-eastside/70348111007/ |
Fire Up DWNTWN seeks volunteers in August
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Fire Up DWNTWN is back on, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 5.
The downtown summer street festival is sponsored by Ivy Tech - Muncie this year.
“This event drew over 11,000 visitors last year and we are expanding activities for a more enhanced event this year,” said Vicki Veach, who is with the Muncie Downtown Development Partnership.
The downtown Muncie street festival has a variety of volunteer opportunities with no previous experience needed. All volunteers receive a special event T-shirt.
More than 100 volunteers will be needed to ensure the safety and success of the event, Veach said.
Some volunteer positions include the rare opportunity to work directly with the pilots and the hot air balloons
Those interested can complete a form online at https://bit.ly/2023fireup or can send an email to vicki@downtownmuncie.org.
Fire Up DWNTWN volunteer positions are available
Volunteer positions include: ∎ CHASE CREW (14 positions available): Help pilots inflate and launch four hot air balloons, chase theballoons in flight, and assist with landing, deflation, and pack-up.Time commitment: 6 – 9 p.m.Skills needed: No previous experience needed; professionals will be on-site. Involves physical activity.Open to ages 15+.
∎ SPECIAL SHAPES CREW (30 positions available): Help lay out, inflate, monitor, and deflate one of sevenspecial shape balloons.Time commitment: 7-10 p.m.Skills needed: No previous experience needed; professionals will be on-site. Involves physical activity.Open to ages 15+.
∎ TETHERED RIDES (8 positions available): Help lay out, inflate, monitor, and deflate one of two tetheredballoons. Assist riders on and off-board.Time commitment: 5-10 pmSkills needed: No previous experience needed; professionals will be on-site. Involves physical activity.Open to ages 16+.
∎ NIGHT BEFORE SET-UP CREW (6 positions available): Post signage (e.g., parking, road closures, sponsors,etc.) and assist vendors and Downtown Development staff on Friday evening.Time commitment: 5-8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4Skills needed: No previous experience needed. Involves physical activity. Open to ages 18+.
∎ DAY-OF SET-UP CREW (6 positions available): Ensure signage is properly displayed, move fence pieces forvendors, and assist vendors and Downtown Development staff on Saturday morning.Time commitment: 9 a.m.− noon, Saturday, Aug. 5Skills needed: No previous experience needed. Involves physical activity. Open to ages 18+.
∎ EVENT TEAR-DOWN CREW (10 positions available): Take down and put away event items (e.g., signage,tables, stages) on Sunday morning.Time commitment: 8-10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6Skills needed: No previous experience needed. Involves physical activity. Open to ages 18+.
∎ RUNNERS (1 position x 2 shifts available): Serve as on-call assistants for Downtown Development staff.Activities may include helping vendors, restocking supplies, checking-in at attraction locations, etc.Time commitment:• Shift 1: 1 – 5:30 p.m.• Shift 2: 5:30 – 10 p.m.Skills needed: Must be highly dependable and capable of working independently. Involves physical activity,including extended periods of standing and walking. Open to ages 18+.
∎ GOLF CART COORDINATOR (1 position available): Meet delivery Saturday morning and assign to drivers.Deliver all carts to storage at 10 p.m.Time commitment: 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.Skills needed: No physical demand. Open to ages 20+.
∎ PILOT COORDINATOR (1 position/2 shifts available): First shift will meet pilots during pre-inflate meetingand be on-site for inflation. Second shift will meet pilots after the event at the Courtyard Marriottdowntown to show where the food is located.Time commitment:• Shift 1: 5-8 p.m.• Shift 2: 10-10:30 p.m.Skills needed: Shift one requires physical activity. Second shift has no physical demands.
∎ TRAIN DRIVERS: (2 positions available): Drive the children’s train around Canan Commons.Time commitment:• Shift 1: 1-5 p.m.• Shift 2: 5-9 p.m.Skills needed: Over 18 years of age with valid driver's license. Capable of working independently, highlydependable. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/fire-up-dwntwn-seeks-volunteers-in-august/70344080007/ | 2023-06-26T12:58:35 | 0 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/fire-up-dwntwn-seeks-volunteers-in-august/70344080007/ |
PORTLAND, Maine — Shortly before 3 p.m. Sunday, police responded to the banks of the Presumpscot River for a report of a body discovered in the river near the Riverside Golf Course, a release from the Portland Police Department said.
"A man and a woman were floating on the river when they discovered the body and notified police," the release said.
A dive team with Portland police was called to remove the body from the river
"The deceased appears to have been in the water for an extended period of time," the release stated.
Police said the remains were taken to the chief medical examiner's office for identification and to determine a cause and manner of death.
Investigators ask anyone who may have information that can assist in this case to call them at (207) 874-8575.
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Central State University has received an increase in federal U.S. Department of Agriculture funding as it ramps up key research that could shape the agriculture industry in Ohio for years to come and prepares its students, mostly young people of color, for work in the agriculture and science industries.
The historically Black university in Greene County is a host for a multitude of agriculture research, including studies on honeybee genetics that would help beekeepers and farmers keep healthy bee colonies and continue to get crops pollinated, and on hemp as a potential crop to rotate into the usual mix of corn, soybeans and wheat that farmers across Ohio typically grow.
The university received $634,695 in competitive sustainable farming grant dollars from the USDA in 2020, and more than $9 million from the USDA in total. By 2022, the competitive sustainable farming grant dollars had increased to more than $12 million, and the university had received nearly $26 million in total from the USDA in 2022, which includes one grant that totaled about $10 million.
So far in 2023, the university has gotten about $1.7 million in competitive USDA sustainability grants and about $17 million total from the USDA.
Bee research
One example of sustainable agriculture research at Central State is work on bees, a key pollinator.
Hongmei Li-Byarlay, research associate professor of entomology at Central State, is researching the genetics of bees to better understand the insects and see how breeding affects colonies.
“There’s a decline in honeybee populations, and as managed pollinators, they are definitely very important for our crop production and food security,” said Li-Byarlay.
Li-Byarlay said bees are key for fruits and vegetable production because they help plants reproduce.
“People want to drink beer, but the beer is made from hops and hops are pollinated by bees,” she said.
Honeybees are threatened by a loss of habitat, but also by a parasitic mite that, if left alone, can kill a bee colony. Li-Byarlay has been researching wild bees, which have a high biting behavior that can kill the mites, and how they can be bred for commercial availability.
Other research with bees includes genetic sequencing, breeding and seeing how bees respond to various types of pesticides.
Keiana Briscoe, one of Li-Byarlay’s research students, said she didn’t know much about bees before joining the research on bees. The research experience she got working on the project was invaluable, she said.
“It helped me as a student and as a researcher,” she said.
Hemp research
Craig Schluttenhofer, research assistant professor of natural products at Central State, says hemp can be used in crop rotation in the future for farmers. Its uses include several food products, fiber products and could be used to raise animals.
Rotating crops is good for soil management, but also helps keep down pests and reduce diseases.
Schluttenhofer said that one of the issues with growing hemp now, though, is that there isn’t the same commercial processing availability as there is for other crops, like soybeans and corn.
While hemp is now legalized and there are commercial uses for it with CBD oil and extracts, the parts of hemp usage that include creating fuel, food products and textiles don’t exist at the same level as the processing for corn and soybeans.
“The companies won’t set up a facility unless they know they have growers, or the growers aren’t going to grow it unless they know they have somebody to sell to,” Schluttenhofer said.
Schluttenhofer said he always has students involved in the work, which includes planting and cultivating. That helps prepare the students for graduate school, he said.
“Just diversifying and getting hands on experience for their educational experience here at Central State provides a number of benefits,” he said.
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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas — Brewster County Sheriff Deputies arrested the driver of a vehicle that was carrying over 24.5 pounds of cocaine on June 23.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 2013 Ford Explorer West of Alpine. During the stop, one of the BCSO K9s, Latek, conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle. Latek detected a smell of narcotic odor and this led to a search where hidden compartments were found with the cocaine.
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The driver, Ana Cristina Alarcon Rios, was taken into custody and the investigation is still ongoing. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/brewster-county-sheriffs-office-seizes-245-lbs-of-cocaine/513-e5b4b8dc-0b78-47a5-b6ab-56709a034120 | 2023-06-26T13:20:22 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/brewster-county-sheriffs-office-seizes-245-lbs-of-cocaine/513-e5b4b8dc-0b78-47a5-b6ab-56709a034120 |
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — One person has been killed in a fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash in Midland County on June 22.
The pedestrian, 25-year-old Noe Ray Sanchez of Odessa, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The other person involved in the crash was not injured.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling westbound on BI-20 in the inside lane when it struck the pedestrian who was traveling on the roadway going westbound as well. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is still ongoing and we will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-vehicle-pedestrian-crash-in-midland-county/513-c90ed9d3-9ac8-4284-92de-b29d7e39ddb5 | 2023-06-26T13:20:28 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-vehicle-pedestrian-crash-in-midland-county/513-c90ed9d3-9ac8-4284-92de-b29d7e39ddb5 |
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas — Two people have been pronounced dead by a team of Big Bend Park Rangers and U.S. Border Patrol Agents following their hike on the Marufo Vega Trail in extreme heat.
A father and his two stepsons went hiking on June 23 with the temperature at the time being 119 degrees. The youngest son, a 14-year-old, fell ill and lost consciousness. This led to the father leaving the area in an attempt to get back to his vehicle to find help for his son, while the other son, a 21-year-old, tried to carry his brother back to the trailhead.
Park Rangers were alerted about this incident around 6:00 p.m. on June 23 and first located the 14-year-old who was pronounced dead. Later around 8:00 p.m., the Park Rangers and U.S. Border Patrol Agents found the 31-year-old father near the Boquillas Overlook where he had crashed his vehicle at. The father was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is still ongoing and we will continue to update this story as we receive more information. Also, for more information about the dangers of Big Bend National Park during extreme heat, click here. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/two-visitors-found-dead-at-big-bend-national-park/513-0017a7ff-e26f-42e5-b6be-63cb5f6bf0b6 | 2023-06-26T13:20:34 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/two-visitors-found-dead-at-big-bend-national-park/513-0017a7ff-e26f-42e5-b6be-63cb5f6bf0b6 |
Which Berkley employees made the most in 2022? Here are the top 10 highest earners
BERKLEY — Which municipal employees made the most in Berkley in 2022? The Gazette analyzed salary data from the town, including Berkley Public Schools to get the answer.
The town of Berkley had 425 employees in 2022. This number include full-time, part-time and interim employees.
Half of the top 10 were police. The rest were either fire or school administration. This list includes Berkley schools but not Somerset Berkley Regional High School, which is a separate school district and will be broken out in a future story.
The top 10 highest paid Berkley workers
- Scott Labonte, retired police chief, total earnings $334,795. His base salary for the nine months he was chief in 2022 was $110,706, but he received a big payout from unused accrued sick/vacation/personal time.
- Arthur Newhook Jr. , police detective sergeant, total earnings $170,622, including $46,181 in overtime and $3,456 in detail pay
- David Bernard, police sergeant, total earnings $158,579, including $51,905 in overtime
- Kevin Realini, police sergeant, total earnings $150,402, including $47,005 in overtime
- Daniel Meadows, police officer, total earnings $143,174, including $58,692 in overtime and $1,728 in detail pay
- Melissa Eakins-Ryan, Berkley Public Schools superintendent, $136,240
- Melissa Abrego, Berkley Public Schools administrator for special services, $119,927
- Jennifer Francisco, Berkley Community School principal, $118,624
- Kimberly Hebert, Berkley Middle School principal, $117,796
- Scott Fournier, fire chief, $108,521
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Police Officer Daniel Meadows made the most in overtime in that department. at $58,692, last year.
Deputy Fire Chief Jason Perry had the most overtime from the Fire Department with $16,046, and had total earnings of $97,892.
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Former Town Administrator Heather Martin-Sterling, who resigned abruptly in June of 2022, made $35,463 that year for the portion she worked.
Retired Easton Fire Chief Kevin Partridge filled in for the rest of 2022 as interim town administrator, making $28,616.
Treasurer/Records Liaison Officer Wendy Cochrane earned $63,926. Cochrane is also a Selectman and received an additional $3,819 stipend for this position, like all Selectmen.
Town Accountant Katherine J. Avilla, who retired last year, earned $60,548.
Highway Surveyor/Tree Warden Robert Rose earned $80,108. | https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/berkley-ma-massachusetts-workers-earn-most-money-police-fire-schools/70302965007/ | 2023-06-26T13:26:39 | 1 | https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/berkley-ma-massachusetts-workers-earn-most-money-police-fire-schools/70302965007/ |
Taunton bistro owner wants to bring Belmore Hotel 'back to life' — Here's the plan
TAUNTON — Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce President Kris Silva said she hopes a plan to renovate the former Belmore Hotel and rooming house on Weir Street into a new hotel would benefit downtown businesses.
"Hopefully, it becomes an attractive place for folks that come to do business with the city," she said on Thursday, June 22. "That would be fantastic."
Manuel Soares said he bought the three-story building in 2001 to create the Ugly Duckling Restaurant & Bar,which opened in July 2009, on the first floor.
"When I first bought it, people were living there while I was going through the process of opening the restaurant," he said during a City Council public hearing on June 20. "I saw how it was up there and did not want to attract that clientele downstairs."
Soares said he began to develop an interest in having hotel rooms to attract guests to the restaurant after it was created.
"I wanted to make it (building) figuratively nice, too," he added.
Soares's attorney Brianna Correira said the restaurant is focused on serving patrons and won't provide room service to overnight guests.
"The restaurant will be separate, and the guests will be directed to other restaurants in the area, as well," she said during the hearing.
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Downtown Taunton businesses to benefit from hotel guests
Correira said having a downtown hotel would benefit guests that want to patronize "attractions in walking distance."
"I have many clients from out of state that attend board meetings," she added. "It would be great to have a hotel downtown."
Shafer Development Services President Richard Shafer said having a hotel would "beautify part of Weir Street."
"People who stay there will go to area restaurants," he said. "It will bring in more traffic, and that is what we are looking for downtown."
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Silva said having a hotel on Weir Street would fit in with attempts by city officials to attract more customers for existing downtown restaurant and businesses and encourage new businesses to open.
She said the city has installed new sidewalks in the area as part of that effort. The sidewalk upgrades were among various street improvements in Taunton during 2021 that Mayor Shaunna O'Connell allocated $4 million for.
News businesses that have recently opened on Weir Street near the planned hotel include the laundromat City Suds and Islands Café & Bakery.
Electrical contractor Steve Rogers said he "sees no negative side" to having a hotel on Weir Street.
"People who stay there will be able to go to nearby restaurants," Rogers said.
Rogers, owner of Steve Rogers Electrical Systems, said, "It will bring more traffic into the area, and that is what we are looking for in the downtown."
Special permit, parking waiver approved for Taunton hotel
The City Council on June 20 granted Soares a special permit that includes a waiver of having required parking spaces on the hotel property.
Councilor Lawrence Quintal said he sees "no reason" not to grant Soares a special permit to create a hotel.
"You have built a successful (restaurant) business," he said. "You are promoting other restaurants, and that is great for everybody. I'm very proud of you. I see no reason not to grant this whatsoever."
Soares' attorney John DeSousa said the Council's approval of a parking waiver would allow hotel guests to park in an adjacent municipal lot under a city ordinance.
"If you are within 500 feet of a municipal lot, you are allowed to park in that lot with a waiver," he said on June 22. "We have a lot of municipal parking downtown, and the city does what it can to bring patrons into the area."
Taunton Antique Center owner Michael Keene previously said he didn't foresee any parking difficulties near his shop on Weir Street if the hotel does not have its own lot for guests to park.
Building permit sought for hotel
DeSousa said Soares is seeking a building permit from city officials to renovate the building into a hotel.
"We are looking to start construction in four months," he said on June 22. "The construction should last 18 months."
DeSousa said the renovations are expected to cost between $900,000 and $2.1 million.
Correira said the hotel would have nine guest rooms on the second floor and nine more on the third floor.
"We are establishing what this building was used for," she said during the June 20 public hearing. "The previous hotel had 36 rooms."
DeSousa said the renovations would include a central lobby for guests to enter through.
"On the left side of the building, there is a commercial space available for guests and city patrons to use," he said.
DeSousa said the building renovations would include installation of an elevator, guest storage room, wall insulation to reduce noise, windows, adjusted fire prevention sprinkler systems and "water-saving toilets."
"We will have the same with showers to conserve water," he added.
Councilor John McCaul said the renovation plan appears to bring the former Belmore Hotel "back to life."
"The idea is great," he said before the Council approved the special permit. "I'm touched." | https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/taunton-ma-weir-street-ugly-duckling-restaurant-owner-renovates-hotel/70350262007/ | 2023-06-26T13:26:45 | 0 | https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/taunton-ma-weir-street-ugly-duckling-restaurant-owner-renovates-hotel/70350262007/ |
As we enter prime grilling season, inquiring minds are wondering whether there’s such a thing as a healthy hot dog.
Across America, billions of these classic favorites are eaten annually. Hot dogs go with ball games, cookouts, campfires and street vendors. They’re a fun summer treat. As we look at our diets, however, the wiener raises questions.
What’s in a hot dog?
I checked out the ingredients of a well-known hot dog brand to find: Mechanically separated turkey, mechanically separated chicken, pork, water, contains less than 2% of distilled white vinegar, dextrose, salt, corn syrup, cultured celery juice, sodium phosphate, cherry powder, flavor. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, mechanically separated poultry is a paste-like product made by forcing bones with attached edible tissue, through a sieve or similar device under high pressure to separate the two.
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This company no longer adds nitrites, nitrates, artificial preservatives or by-products to their hot dogs, as those ingredients are on the “avoid” list. But it's still a processed food containing 500 mg of sodium (21% of daily value) and 12 grams of fat (18% of daily value). Other brands may contain higher amounts of sodium and fat, undesirable additives and questionable ingredients.
Though hot dogs are an inexpensive source of protein, 7 grams in the example, links have been found between such processed meats and heart disease, various cancers and food allergies. The World Health Organization has determined that processed meat is a major contributor to colorectal cancer and classified it as a carcinogen.
Hot dogs are fully cooked before they’re packaged but need to be heated before serving. They can be grilled, boiled, steamed or baked and favorite toppings vary by regions. Figuring in buns and condiments, hot dog consumption also may rackup some sneaky calories, sodium, sugar and fat.
Slightly healthier options
If you only eat one or two hot dogs a year because they are amazing, you probably don’t care about healthier options.
For those who do care, organic uncured 100% grass-fed beef hot dogs without additives are free from hormones and pesticides. Grass-fed beef tends to be lower in calories and higher in omega-3 fats, the “good fats.” Uncured hot dogs are made without added nitrates or nitrites and use natural preservatives such as celery juice. They tend to be a bit lower in sodium and fat, while still giving you those same 7 grams of protein.
Natural uncured beef and pork hot dogs are made without added nitrates or nitrites or fillers and use 100% grass-fed beef raised with no antibiotics. Other than beef and pork, the ingredients are water and spices. These are also lower in sodium and fat with the same amount of protein.
Natural uncured turkey hot dogs are nitrate and nitrite free and lower in sodium and fat. Protein content varies depending on brand. Look for those that are mostly turkey with only added water and spices.
Organic uncured chicken hot dogs. Comparable to turkey dogs with more chicken taste.
Commercial plant-based dogs may be made from soy protein, wheat gluten, pea protein and vegetables, along with various spices, sugar, artificial flavors. Plant sources and additives may be questionable. In my search, I even discovered that there are recipes to make your own vegan hot dogs, should you feel so inclined. One recipe used carrots, another used pinto beans, wheat gluten and oatmeal.
Toppings
When dressing your dog, consider avocado, raw onions, tomatoes, cabbage, sweet red peppers and mango salsa instead of traditional condiments. Try wrapping it in a whole wheat bun for increased nutritional value.
So, is a hot dog healthy?
Short answer is no. But read the ingredient label to select the best option for your health requirements. Even natural, organic hot dogs are to be consumed in moderation. They are processed, and naturally sourced nitrites are still a health concern. Frankly (pun intended), it’s probably best to savor your favorite hot dog only occasionally to keep it amazing.
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The pungent odor reported Sunday from Lake County to as far east as St. Joseph County is believed to have come from the BP plant in Whiting, according to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency.
"Due to severe weather conditions in the region today (Sunday), BP's Whiting refinery experienced an operational disruption that triggered unplanned flaring of gases from their facility," the emergency officials said.
"BP Crews have been on site to manage the situation. Community monitoring has been ongoing throughout the day and BP advises they expect the situation to be resolved in the coming hours."
The company reportedly said there was no danger to the community.
"Other industries throughout Porter, Lake and LaPorte Counties have been contacted and we have found no other evidence of releases or spills," the Porter County officials said.
"The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has been notified of the situation and will be conducting follow-up evaluations."
IDEM Public Information Officer Barry Sneed said Monday morning he would look into providing an update.
The odor triggered a public safety alert on area cell phones and NIPSCO reported receiving several hundred calls coming from Porter, LaPorte, Lake and St. Joseph counties.
"When we receive those calls, we send service crews and techs into those areas," the power company said. "Based on all the readings we've conducted, we have not sourced any of those calls to being related to natural gas."
The Valparaiso Police Department was among the emergency responders throughout the Region Sunday to acknowledge the widespread concern and urge residents to refrain from tying up emergency telephone lines.
"This is a really old case," the federal judge said.
"There is no known threat to our community, or any other, at this time," the department said. "Therefore, we ask that our citizens refrain from calling emergency services in relation to the odor, as Porter County 911 is currently experiencing a high volume of calls."
"Emergency lines must remain open for those in need of active medical or police needs. We truly appreciate your patience and cooperation, as we all work to understand this situation."
It was announced last month that BP agreed to pay a record-setting penalty of $40 million for air pollution violations at its Whiting Refinery, according to the U.S. Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency.
BP Products, a subsidiary of the London-based energy giant, reached a settlement with the federal government to pay the record fine and spend $197 million to reduce hazardous air emissions at the refinery on Lake Michigan.
BP America Media Relations Manager Christina Audisho said at the time the company takes compliance seriously.
"With this new agreement, we are committing to additional, robust steps — including significant capital investments — to monitor and mitigate wastewater emissions at Whiting Refinery," she said. "As we move forward, our commitment to safe, compliant and reliable operations remains unwavering at Whiting and everywhere we operate."
The small helicopter that crashed into Cedar Lake is pulled out of the water late Monday afternoon. The two occupants of the copter escaped injury.
The Hammond Central basketball team poses Saturday to show off the rings commemorating their victory in the 4A regional, a feat that hadn't happened since Hammond High won in 1954. The community raised money to buy the rings for the team and coaches.
Members of the Chicago chapter of Lambda Alpha International, a land economics society, mingle with Northwest Indiana leaders at Shoreline Brewery in Michigan City following a daylong tour of Northwest Indiana.
University of Notre Dame anthropology professor Mark Schurr takes a close look at what appears to be limestone in one of the pits dug by volunteers this summer.
Nitha Fiona Nagubadi speaks during a panel convened to discuss the National Opioid Settlement. Valparaiso will receive about $1.2 million through the settlement.
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch tells members of the LaPorte County Association of Realtors that improving the quality of life in the state means addressing issues like physical and mental health.
Rebecca Ulloa handles calls from the public Thursday at the Lake County Communication Center. On other days she may handle dispatching calls to emergency response personnel.
Dave Hicks, left, and Bill Duncan of American Legion Post 100 post the colors Saturday at the Hoosier Vet Fest at Riverview Park in Lake Station. The two-day festival honored military personnel.
Otto the Orange, of Syracuse University, and Slugger, of the Portland Sea Dogs, pose with Reggy of the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting after it was announced the pair will be inducted on Aug. 12.
Slugger, of the Portland Sea Dogs, left, and Otto the Orange, of Syracuse University, right, celebrate with fans on stage with Reggy, the official mascot of the Mascot Hall of Fame, after it was announced the pair were selected to become new hall members.
Motorcyclists depart Riverview Park in Lake Station Saturday during the two-day Hoosier Vet Fest. The ride made its way through Lake Station, Hobart, and New Chicago.
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The small helicopter that crashed into Cedar Lake is pulled out of the water late Monday afternoon. The two occupants of the copter escaped injury.
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The Hammond Central basketball team poses Saturday to show off the rings commemorating their victory in the 4A regional, a feat that hadn't happened since Hammond High won in 1954. The community raised money to buy the rings for the team and coaches.
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Sabrina Colbert dances to the music Monday at Hammond's third annual Juneteenth celebration at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park.
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Glenda George-Green hopes to become a certified soil health consultant so she can help other farmers improve their soil.
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Members of the Chicago chapter of Lambda Alpha International, a land economics society, mingle with Northwest Indiana leaders at Shoreline Brewery in Michigan City following a daylong tour of Northwest Indiana.
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University of Notre Dame anthropology professor Mark Schurr takes a close look at what appears to be limestone in one of the pits dug by volunteers this summer.
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Dan Durochik, of St. John, sifts soil to see what clues might be revealed. "I find history fascinating," he said.
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Digging for clues isn't all there is to archaeology. Careful measurements must be taken, too, to thoroughly document the research.
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Nitha Fiona Nagubadi speaks during a panel convened to discuss the National Opioid Settlement. Valparaiso will receive about $1.2 million through the settlement.
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Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch tells members of the LaPorte County Association of Realtors that improving the quality of life in the state means addressing issues like physical and mental health.
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Rebecca Ulloa handles calls from the public Thursday at the Lake County Communication Center. On other days she may handle dispatching calls to emergency response personnel.
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Call takers handle calls from the public Thursday at the Lake County Communication Center. This is the Hammond pod.
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Dave Hicks, left, and Bill Duncan of American Legion Post 100 post the colors Saturday at the Hoosier Vet Fest at Riverview Park in Lake Station. The two-day festival honored military personnel.
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Otto the Orange, of Syracuse University, and Slugger, of the Portland Sea Dogs, pose with Reggy of the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting after it was announced the pair will be inducted on Aug. 12.
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Slugger, of the Portland Sea Dogs, left, and Otto the Orange, of Syracuse University, right, celebrate with fans on stage with Reggy, the official mascot of the Mascot Hall of Fame, after it was announced the pair were selected to become new hall members.
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Motorcyclists depart Riverview Park in Lake Station Saturday during the two-day Hoosier Vet Fest. The ride made its way through Lake Station, Hobart, and New Chicago.
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Decay Devils President Tyrell Anderson address a crowd at the rededication of the historic E.J.&E. steam locomotive in downtown Gary.
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4th of July fireworks 2023: Where to enjoy them all around Maryland and Virginia Shore
The Delmarva Peninsula is gearing up to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks, barbeques, parties and more. Whether you find yourself on the Shore or further inland, there are plenty of fun-filled events to choose from.
Here's everything you need to know about this year's red, white and blue festivities taking place across the Eastern Shore.
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Salisbury
Salisbury's big Fourth of July fireworks show is back for another year. Red White and BOOM will take place at the James M. Bennett High School football field on East College Avenue.
Attendees may bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the spectacular show on the field, in the stands or from their cars. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the show is expected to kick off at dark, around 9:15 p.m. Parking is free.
Ocean City
Ocean City is offering plenty of firework shows all summer long, with its most anticipated ones — yes, two of them — taking place on July 4.
Spectators can find one Fourth of July event downtown at the North Division Street beach and another uptown at Northside Park, at 125th Street. Free music celebrations and spectacular fireworks displays will be offered at both locations, with music beginning at 8 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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Berlin
This year, the quaint town of Berlin will celebrate Independence Day one day early on July 3 with a special fireworks show beginning at dusk at Heron Park, located at 10009 Old Ocean City Blvd.
The firework show is set to begin at 9 p.m. and last until about 9:30 p.m. Attendees are reminded to bring lawn chairs and blankets before settling in to enjoy the show.
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Princess Anne
Join Princess Anne for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting in preparation for the 4th of July. The workshop will take place on Friday, June 30, from 3-5 p.m. at 30730 Park Drive. All materials needed to create patriotic decorations and accessories will be provided. The cost is $5 per person.
The workshop is for both experienced and beginner crafters ages 8 to 18 or younger if an adult helper tags along. Friendly instructors will guide attendees through each step of the process, guaranteeing participants unique and festive creations to show off on Independence Day.
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Ocean Pines
The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will once again host a Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Veterans Memorial Park on Route 589 and Cathell Road from starting at 5 p.m. on July 4. Carnival games, dry slides and bounce houses for children, plus live music and food and drink vendors will be available. Parking will be available in the area near the Ocean Pines Library and Taylor Bank.
Children’s wristbands are $10 and are good for all slides and bounce houses. Wristbands will be required for those attractions only. All sales will be cash only. General admission is free and open to the public. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:15 p.m. and last until about 9:45 p.m. Guests may bring lawn chairs and blankets. In case of inclement weather, the fireworks display will move to July 5.
St. Michael's
Watch the St. Michaels fireworks display from the waterfront campus of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on July 1. Hosted by the St. Michaels Fire Department, the fireworks show will launch after dusk, with a rain date on July 2. Starting at 5 p.m., CBMM’s campus and facilities will be open to the public free of charge. Attendees may also come by boat and anchor out in the Miles River.
Then, join the town again on July 4 for a traditional Independence Day Celebration at the St. Michaels Museum located at 201 East Chestnut St. on St. Mary’s Square. The Children’s Parade will kick off the 2023 celebration on Tuesday, July 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The traditional program will begin with Boy Scout Troop 741 raising the flag and leading the Pledge of Allegiance at 10:45 a.m.
Onancock
Join friends and neighbors in Onancock on July 3 for the town's Ice Cream Social & Patriotic Band Concert. The special holiday event is set to take place on the lawn of the Historic Onancock School, where free ice cream will be provided by the Onancock Business & Civic Association. Live music will also be offered by the Accomack Community Band.
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Cape Charles
Cape Charles 4th of July festivities are celebrated each year with craft and food vendors set up all day on Bay Avenue. A festive parade begins at 10 a.m. and runs from Bay Avenue to Mason Avenue takes place on the morning of July 4. Games and contests are scheduled throughout the day. Then, Attendees may enjoy a flashy fireworks show after dark at the beach and harbor.
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Wallops sets date for next Antares rocket launch: All you need to know
Viginia's Wallops Flight Facility is continuing its busy slate of project,s announcing on Wednesday the launch date for the next Antares rocket launch from the spaceport.
The rocket carries the Cygnus spacecraft and is the 69th expedition for the crew.
When is the launch?
NASA and Northrop Grumman are targeting liftoff of the Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft, named the S.S. Laurel Clark, for no earlier than 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport’s Pad 0A at the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
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The commercial resupply services mission will deliver NASA science investigations, supplies and equipment to the International Space Station.
What is the next mission for Antares from Wallops?
Following launch, Cygnus will be grappled by the space station’s Canadarm2 no earlier than Friday, Aug. 4, and berthed to the Unity module’s Earth-facing port for cargo unloading by the Expedition 69 crew.
Each resupply mission to the station delivers scientific investigations in the areas of biology and biotechnology, Earth and space science, physical sciences, and technology development and demonstrations.
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What's aboard the Cygnus spacecraft?
Highlights of space station research aboard this Cygnus are:
- The final iteration of a series of flammability experiments
- A new potable water dispenser that provides hot water and improved sanitization
- Neural cells that will be cultured into 3D cell models for gene therapy testing
- A probe that measures plasma contents of the upper atmosphere
- A memory card that contains creative works from students around the world
Cargo resupply from U.S. companies ensures a national capability to deliver critical scientific research to the space station, significantly increasing NASA's ability to conduct new investigations aboard humanity’s laboratory in space.
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Two women who were shot and killed in a Beaver County home Saturday have been identified.
Mary Lihosit, 65 of Irving, Texas, and Delores Selby, 71, of New Sewickley Township, were identified by Beaver County Coroner David Gabauer as the victims of a shooting in the 400 block of Klein Road in New Sewickley Township. They both died as a result of multiple rifle wounds to the trunk, according to Gabauer. Their deaths were ruled as homicides.
The New Sewickley Township Police Department was called to the home for a report of a shooting just before 2 p.m. They were told by the initial caller that his relatives had been shot and that “it was his cousin Ben,” according to the complaint.
Officers set up a perimeter around the home when they determined there was a hostage in the home. Beaver County Emergency Services Unit responded and forced entry, according to court documents.
Benjamin D. Selby, 43, was taken into custody. He is charged with two counts of criminal homicide and one count of kidnapping for ransom.
Benjamin Selby is being held at the Beaver County Jail.
A third woman was found in the home but she was not injured, according to officials.
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GROVELAND, Fla. — A water line that broke in Groveland on Sunday morning caused the city to issue a boil water notice to some residents and business owners.
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In an effort to help customers, the city said it will offer free water to those impacted by the advisory.
Beginning Monday morning, a water station will be in place at Cherry Lake Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City officials said the main line break happened at Groveland Water Plant 3 / Sunshine System around 10 a.m. Sunday and crews have been working since then to fully restore water.
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The city added that repairs could be completed as early as Monday morning, but reminded customers that a boil water alert will remain in effect for 48 hours after the leak has been repaired and pressure restored.
Once samples show two consecutive days of clean water, the boil notice will be lifted.
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Groveland said it will provide free water until the boil water notice is lifted.
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Cherry Lake Park is located at 131 Wilson Lake Parkway in Groveland.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — More people may soon be eligible for a state-subsidized health insurance program.
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An expansion to the Florida KidCare bill was signed last week.
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Families who don’t qualify for Medicaid can pay $15 to $20 a month in premiums to insure kids.
It will be available for families with income up to 300% of the federal poverty level.
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That’s about 90,000 for a family of four.
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TAMPA, Fla. — Florida is suing the Biden administration.
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The governor and attorney general announced a lawsuit in Tampa.
They claim the federal government is undercutting Florida’s higher education reforms.
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The lawsuit said its goal is to strip power from “unaccountable accreditors who think they should run Florida’s public universities.”
“It’s not just that that doesn’t make sense to have these accreditation agencies have so much power,” DeSantis said. “We believe it violates the law and the federal constitution to allow them to exercise such power.”
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The state wants a judge to declare the federal laws and policies unconstitutional, and to block the Biden administration from enforcing them.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Investigators are working to figure out what sparked a fire at an Orlando church.
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It happened Saturday evening at the Incarnation Catholic Church on Edgewater Drive.
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Fortunately, no one was inside when the fire started.
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The Orlando Fire Department said it was able to put out the flames in about 20 minutes.
However, there was still damage to the roof of the building as well as a window above an entrance to the church.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Walmart is bringing its HIV-focused specialty pharmacies to Central Florida.
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The store is opening 9 special pharmacies in our area, just in time for National HIV Testing Day, which is Tuesday.
The facilities are located inside the Walmart pharmacy.
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They will make it easier, more convenient and more discreet for patients to manage their HIV-related healthcare needs.
The pharmacy on West Princeton Street in Orlando will have free HIV testing all day Monday, ahead of Tuesday’s day of awareness.
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GREENCASTLE, Pa. — State Police in Franklin County are searching for a suspect who made a clean getaway after allegedly stealing a van belonging to a cleaning company.
The alleged theft occurred at about 11:47 p.m. on June 11 on the 3600 block of West Avenue in Antrim Township, police claim.
The victim reported someone broke into a 2009 Ford E250 van belonging to T&B Cleaning. The van bears PA registration ZJT4159, according to police.
The victim reported there was about $100,000 worth of cleaning products inside the van at the time it was stolen, including a carpet cleaning machine, hoses, solutions and other small gadgets, police said.
Anyone with information on the van's whereabouts or the suspect involved is asked to contact the PSP Chambersburg at (717) 264-5161 or anonymously contact the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477).
You can also submit your tip online.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Spirit AeroSystems announced that it will continue talks with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers on Monday following constructive and positive meetings through the weekend.
The strike started early Saturday after 79% of union employees voted “no” to the proposed contract, and 85% voted to strike on Wednesday.
“We have been working hard and making good progress,” said Tom Gentile, President and CEO
of Spirit AeroSystems. “We will continue discussions this week and remain committed to a timely
resolution on a fair and competitive contract that addresses the priorities of our employees and
other stakeholders.”
Meanwhile, outside of the plant Monday, traffic was backed up as striking union members blocked the entrances to the plant.
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is asking those who are not employed at Spirit to avoid Oliver from 31st Street South to 47th Street South and K-15 from 31st Street South to 47th Street South.
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Personal property tax has been around since the 1830s. Why Wisconsin legislators cut it in 2023
Lawmakers are scrapping one of the oldest taxes in Wisconsin's history after Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation June 20. addressing funding for local governments. The 19th century-era tax has been carved out with exemptions for decades, and really accounts for a small amount of the state's total budget, said Wisconsin Policy Forum Research Director Jason Stein.
The bill to repeal the tax, led by sponsors Rep. Tony Kurtz and Sen. Mary Felzkowski, would leave local governments across the state with about $174 million less annually.
What's the personal property tax and who pays it?
Similar to homeowners, businesses receive a tax bill for their buildings and land, but many also are billed for their personal property, such as office supplies and tools.
In Wisconsin, the personal property tax makes up a very small part of the state's revenue. With the repeal of the tax, the state would have to make up an estimated $174 million to local governments, according to the Department of Revenue; a relatively small amount compared to the gross statewide property taxes totaling $12.5 billion in 2022.
Where did personal property tax come from in the first place?
In Wisconsin in the 1830s (before it became a state), there wasn't income or sales tax. Government funding came primarily from property taxes — both from actual land and buildings, but also from personal property like jewelry, furniture and livestock.
Most property was subject to the tax in the early and mid-1800s, but that came with some challenges. For one, it was difficult to find personal property. You can't really hide your house, but items like stocks and bonds could be hidden from assessors. Assessors also struggled to value certain items that didn't have a predetermined cost, like older furniture or tools.
Most personal property — everything from wagons and carriages to business computers — was removed from taxation between 1830 and 2000. The bill repealing the tax "would finally zero out through the relatively small amount of personal property taxes that are remaining," Stein said.
When will it go into effect?
It would take effect for the January 2024 assessment, which will be the property taxes levied in December 2024 and due in 2025.
Will the state provide local governments with aid to make up for the lost tax?
That depends on whether the state budget is passed to include personal property aid to local governments, Stein said. A motion filed includes the creation in a local government fund distribution of aid payments of about $173 million to make up for the repeal of the tax.
Do neighboring states tax personal property?
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Milwaukee's looking for programs in neighborhood gardens. There's money available, too.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joined community members and other city officials last week to announce a new grant initiative to help fund programs for community gardens created under the city's Healing Spaces Initiative.
The city’s HSI Site Activation Grant Program provides funding to support events that engage residents and encourage use of the city’s 13 healing spaces.
The Healing Spaces Initiative, begun in 2021, transforms vacant city-owned lots into publicly accessible community gathering places. The goal is to reduce blight and curb illegal dumping.
The city received a $10,000 grant from Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation or the MANDIs, to fund the program, which will provide grants of up to $500 to bring subject-matter experts to host programs in these spaces.
The mayor announced the funding at HeartLove Peace Park Healing Space, 3240 N. King Drive, in the Harambee neighborhood. Joining Johnson was Ald. Milele Coggs; Damien DeBuhr, deputy executive director of Groundworks Milwaukee; and several HSI garden leaders and volunteers.
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“The pandemic — when we were in the throes of it — showed just how important outdoor spaces are and how residents increasingly prioritize having these sorts of amenities available to them in neighborhoods like Harambee and across the entire city,” Johnson said.
The grant, the mayor added, will give residents more opportunities to take advantage of these spaces and to participate in programs that will bring them together.
Activities that can be funded with the grant varied, with yoga and nutrition education workshops as examples. Angela Mitchell-Reid, HSI’s community outreach liaison, said the city invested money to create these spaces and the goal is to see them used.
“And it’s to the benefit of the residents as well to take the opportunity to do something positive in the community they live, work and play,” she said.
Coggs was pleased to see the transformation of the HeartLove Peace Park site from a blighted lot to this “beautiful space” that's perfumed with the aromas of lavender and thyme. These spaces, she said, offer a respite from all the negative happening in the world and in city neighborhoods.
“It is wonderful to have places like the Peace Park and so many other Healing Spaces across the city of Milwaukee to be able to take a moment to smell the flowers ...,” she said. “It’s there for them to heal and to have peace."
Several members of HeartLove Place, which operates the Peace Park where the healing garden is located, plan to apply for the funding. They want to have a garden-to-plate cooking event that coincides with the Harmabee-based nonprofit's culinary program. HeartLove Place is a nonprofit Christian ministry that aims to empower families and strengthen community.
Athena Muhammad, a garden leader for HeartLove Place, wants people to understand this space's healing powers — both mental and physical. The space, she said, is populated with medicinal herbs like lavender and bee balm that can be brewed into teas. She wants people to have an out-of-body experience when they step into the garden that takes people away from the environment they're living in.
“When you live in a ZIP code like this, where there is so much external violence and medical issues we have as a people, you want to be able to come into a space that is conducive to your healing," she said.
Here’s what you need to know about the grant program
The maximum grant request available for programming is $500. Grants are reimbursed or paid directly to the vendor.
Grants are limited to existing Healing Spaces only. Applications must be approved by the city’s Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation.
Whenever possible, grant applicants should use neighborhood or Milwaukee-based vendors.
What’s not eligible for the grant program
The grants can't be used to start a nonprofit business; create new, permanent amenities within Healing Spaces; or do commercial or personal property improvements.
Also, they can't be used as a payroll subsidy for volunteer or youth stipends.
How to apply for a grant
Applications can be found at the Healing Spaces Initiative website. They can be submitted to the Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation by mail, email or in person.
Applications should include a concise description of what the grant will be used for. They also should include the date of the proposed event and a detailed budget.
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- Some residents of Clam Lake, Wisconsin, are fighting against the development of a minimum-security prison outside of town. They are worried about the prison's effect on tourism and believe a prison shouldn't be built in the Chequamegon National Forest.
- The Navy destroyer USS Edson is scheduled to visit Duluth July 11-13 as part of its 1983 Great Lakes goodwill tour. After welcoming ceremonies in Canal Park, tours will be provided for the public on July 12 and the ship will depart on July 13.
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- The Duluth City Council yesterday voted to establish a congested district downtown where taxi stands will not be allowed. Also, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., no automobile will be allowed to stand for more than an hour in the congested district.
- Arrangements are being completed for a carnival picnic given by the Superior Elks at Solon Springs on July 1. About 5,000 persons from Superior and Duluth are expected to attend the picnic, which will feature food, a musical revue and athletic games. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/bygones-navy-destroyer-visited-duluth-40-years-ago | 2023-06-26T14:12:42 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/bygones-navy-destroyer-visited-duluth-40-years-ago |
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The first Air Force ROTC cadet in 50 years was commissioned from Brown. Here's her story
Raquel Ruiter’s college experience was more grueling than most.
“My day often began when some students' days were ending,” she laughed. “At 5:30 a.m., it was time for a conditioning run.”
The Chapel Hill, North Carolina, native graduated in May from Brown University with a degree in international and public affairs, focusing on Russian studies. Ruiter is also the first Air Force ROTC cadet commissioned from Brown in 50 years, and the first-ever AFROTC woman from Brown to commission in the Air Force.
“I am incredibly honored,” she wrote in an email.
Recalling her May 26 commissioning ceremony, she said, “Standing on stage, I was awed that my journey had come to an end. I couldn't help remembering my first moments in ROTC and thinking about how much growth the program (and Brown) had encouraged.”
The fact that her father led the audience in a standing ovation makes that day doubly easy to remember.
'A little grace and a lot of chutzpah'
Raquel earned a perfect 4.0 GPA in her military science classes. She also received a Distinguished Graduate award for being ranked in the top 5% of 570 cadets in her field training cohort.
She was a track standout at Chapel Hill High School in North Carolina, and her love of hiking, skiing and other outdoor activities prepared her for the physical challenges of ROTC. When I asked her what it meant to be a woman in a male-dominated field, she answered, “I've found that with a little bit of grace and a lot of chutzpah, most challenges can be overcome."
“Of course, keeping my running game in tip-top shape and beating the guys out on the track didn't hurt," she added.
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In high school, Ruiter received an appointment to the Air Force Academy, in addition to her AFROTC scholarship to Brown. She knew she wanted the Air Force, it was just a matter of how.
“It was a tough choice, but I’m happy with my decision,” she added. “I learned a lot by combining my military and academic educations within Brown’s flexible curriculum.”
ROTC returns to Brown University
The above-mentioned 50-year gap in Air Force grads is largely due to the Vietnam War backlash that ended Brown’s storied history of hosting ROTC programs. In 1969, Brown faculty voted that ROTC instructors could no longer hold faculty status and ROTC course units could not carry credit.
This made it impossible for the Department of Defense to continue the university’s previously well-regarded Air Force and Navy programs. (More on that in a future column.)
Over the years, there were several failed efforts to revive ROTC on campus. Brown students were finally allowed to participate again in 2013; however, they have to travel to other campuses to take their military science classes. Army cadets go to Providence College, while Navy midshipmen go to Holy Cross.
Air Force ROTC classes take place at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
“On Wednesdays we packed into cars for the one-hour drive,” Ruiter told me. “At WPI, we would study aerospace science and take leadership lab classes, and afterwards have a few minutes to relax and connect with our fellow cadets.”
ROTC also enhanced her academic accomplishments
Raquel’s ROTC participation also opened other doors. The Department of Defense sponsors summer programs for ROTC students to improve their foreign language skills. She studied Russian at Indiana University in 2020, and the following summer participated in advanced Russian programs in Estonia and Latvia.
In 2021, Ruiter was selected for a highly competitive internship at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. The summer program, limited to 20 students nationwide, brings top service academy and ROTC cadets to the lab. They work alongside the world’s best scientists and engineers to help solve national security challenges.
According to Los Alamos, Raquel and her classmates “discussed nuclear policies and their related national security impacts with leading government experts.”
Due to the nature of the work, she was granted a Top Secret-SCI clearance — unusual access for an ROTC cadet. SCI stands for “Sensitive Compartmented Information”; it grants access that is just as sensitive as it sounds.
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In 2022 she returned to Los Alamos, where she studied nuclear deterrence policy and participated in war-gaming exercises.
In 2022 Ruiter was one of four students who spent a semester at Humboldt University in Berlin. This new study-abroad pilot program took place in a German, Russian and English-speaking environment.
“Keeping up with a full class load at Brown is tough enough,” she concluded. “Managing classes and your ROTC duties takes a different level of concentration and coordination altogether.”
"Raquel is an exceptional person,” said Christian “Mac” Manning, a former Marine who is program director for Brown’s Office of Military Affiliated Students. “She was committed to maximizing her Brown educational experience but also completing her ROTC journey.”
I asked Ruiter what advice she might provide a high school student who is uncertain of a career, or how to pay for college.
“Go for ROTC!” she replied. “The programs offer flexibility as well as time to choose your best path. You might be surprised at how well your military and academic educations align!"
“ROTC provides you with so many opportunities outside of the given military curriculum, and there is a lot of room to merge your academic interests with your military career," she said.
“I had the privilege of training to be an officer in the world’s greatest Air Force while studying for a degree at one of the world’s best universities.”
Hope for the future
Over the last several weeks, I have met and interviewed some of our nation’s finest young men and women while researching a series of columns about ROTC in Rhode Island.
Many of us, especially those on the “back nine” of our lives, are concerned about the future of our military and its role in American society.
If young people like Raquel Ruiter are part of this country’s leadership a couple of decades from now, I think we will be in good hands. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/meet-brown-university-first-rotc-woman-commissioned-to-the-air-force/70351739007/ | 2023-06-26T14:13:19 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/meet-brown-university-first-rotc-woman-commissioned-to-the-air-force/70351739007/ |
Political Scene: What's behind the Johnston school 'takeover'?
In Johnston, the school year ended with a bang.
Hours after students finished emptying out their lockers, Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. issued a press release announcing a temporary town "takeover" of the School Department.
In an interview with Political Scene on Wednesday, Polisena said that he believed the School Committee was on board with his plan. But the next night, at an emergency meeting, chairman Robert LaFazia said that the School Committee opposed the mayor's "ill-advised attempt" to supersede their authority.
The battle brewing in Johnston isn't about academics or curriculum. Instead, Polisena – a Democrat who succeeded his father, Joseph Polisena Sr., as mayor this year – wants town officials to have more say over school spending.
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For the second year in a row, Johnston's public schools are facing a financial deficit. Polisena is prepared to bail them out but wants more oversight in exchange. And he believes that there are currently too many people working for the School Department.
He's hired an out-of-state firm to conduct an audit and plans to offer additional funding as leverage to get the School Committee to go along with its recommendations. And he's getting legal guidance from Allan Fung, a former Cranston mayor and past Republican candidate for governor and Congress.
"This is a disagreement that I have with the School Committee, a respectful disagreement," Polisena said. "I just think they have too much staff. ... They disagree, and that’s fine."
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"The way it is right now, they’re half of the town’s budget," Polisena said on Wednesday. "But the town doesn’t make any decisions for them."
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In the first week of June, Polisena said, school officials came to him and told him that they were trying to put together their budget for the coming year, but were having "significant financial problems."
At the end of the last fiscal year, Johnston schools had a roughly $950,000 deficit, Polisena said. This year, he anticipates that the deficit will be in the $1.5 million to $2.5 million range. And he's concerned that the School Department could run a deficit next year, too.
After learning about the shortfall, Polisena said, he scrapped a plan to set aside $1.4 million for capital projects such as walking track improvements and new IT servers. That money was shifted to schools: They'll get $2.15 million if the Town Council approves his proposed budget for the coming fiscal year instead of the $750,000 that he'd planned on.
It's "an enormous increase," and the largest allocation for schools in Johnston history, according to the mayor. The town will also loan the School Department money to cover its past deficits, he said.
When he met with the superintendent and School Committee chairman, Polisena indicated that "in order for the town to appropriate this large sum of money, there would have to be oversight," he said on Thursday.
"It’s not financially prudent for me to keep writing them checks," he said.
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What the 'takeover' would entail
On Wednesday, before the School Committee expressed its opposition to a "takeover," Polisena said that the first step would be for the town's finance director and an education consultant to take a look through the school department's books.
"Ideally, the way this would work is that the town recommends X, Y and Z, and then the School Committee follows through with X, Y and Z," he said.
The town wasn't involved in crafting the School Department's budget for the coming year, Polisena said. But he said he hoped to have a say next time around, and he expects "some cuts."
Exactly what that would mean for teachers and administrators is unclear. Polisena said he won't know what should be on the chopping block until August, when he gets the results of the audit of the School Department's finances.
That audit, approved by the Town Council in March, is being conducted by Philadelphia-based PFM Group, at a maximum cost of $68,000. Polisena said he wanted a firm that "wouldn’t have any Rhode Island ties" and "could give an unbiased opinion."
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He said he initially sought out the audit because he wanted "a baseline for the decisions I make," but he now expects it will shed light on why the School Department's finances are in such bad shape. (It may also suggest areas where the schools need to add more staff, he added.)
Polisena said on Wednesday that he planned to dangle extra funding as an incentive for the School Department to adopt the audit's recommendations.
"I'm willing to give them more money based on certain cuts that they make and certain decisions that they make," he said. For instance, "if the audit recommends that they remove three administrators and they don't want to, the town can come in and say, 'Well, you know, we’ll be able to give you X amount more dollars if you follow it.'"
Will the fight go to court?
Johnston's Town Charter states that the elected School Committee "shall determine and control all policies affecting the administration, maintenance and operation" of public schools, including hiring or firing a superintendent.
That leaves room for a scenario like the one that the mayor sketched out on Wednesday, where the town suggests making certain adjustments and the school committee agrees.
But on Thursday night, after the School Committee met in a closed executive session, LaFazia delivered a prepared statement decrying the mayor's "misguided effort."
"Let me be clear: Under no circumstances will we agree to allow the mayor to 'take over' the district," he said.
LaFazia said the School Committee had "already committed to fully supporting the audit of the district's finances." But he suggested that the school department's struggles were the result of "financial mismanagement" on the town's part, and years of underfunding.
"I'm disappointed," Polisena said afterward. "The town is willing to work with the district collaboratively, but it sounds like they don't want to work with the town."
Previously, Polisena had indicated that he expected the Town Council and School Committee to pass a joint resolution that Fung drafted, agreeing to the so-called takeover. But he also suggested that the resolution wasn't strictly necessary.
"I would like it to go through the School Committee, because I think that shows their cooperation and willingness to work with the town," he said on Wednesday. "But the town is going to oversee their financials regardless."
Elsewhere in Rhode Island, disputes over school funding have wound up in court, especially when town officials seek to curb what they see as excessive spending.
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Under the Caruolo Act, school committees can appeal to a judge if they believe they're not getting enough money. Fung said he'd been through three "Caruolo actions" during his time as Cranston mayor and on the City Council, and he believes that it's better for towns and schools to work together "than to battle it out in litigation."
"What we’re trying to do is avoid that scenario," he said on Thursday, before the School Committee meeting.
Fung and his law firm, Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara, will be representing Johnston in its dealings with the school district, Polisena said. The town is paying Fung $275 an hour, the standard rate for partners at the firm.
During its emergency executive session on Thursday, the School Committee voted to hire an attorney of its own —Mary Ann Carroll, a partner at Henneous Carroll Lombardo.
Why are Johnston schools struggling?
While audits are often conducted when there are suspicions of financial mismanagement or inappropriate spending, that isn't the case with the School Department, Polisena said.
"I don't think there’s anything nefarious going on at all," he said.
The town and state haven't provided enough aid to schools in the past, he said. Meanwhile, the School Department is spending roughly $2.8 million a year to send students out of district — usually because they want to enroll in career technical education programs that Johnston doesn't offer.
Johnston voters approved a $215-million school construction bond in April 2022, but increased costs have required plans to be scaled back. Those construction projects are "town projects," Polisena said, so they aren't contributing to the schools' financial woes.
He's optimistic that the new schools will lead to savings — for instance, when four elementary schools are combined into one, the school department won't need so many assistant principals. And if Johnston can offer more CTE programs, it won't be sending so many students out of district.
Polisena said one other factor is contributing to the School Department's financial struggles: The number of people on the payroll. While school officials disagree, he said, having an audit from an "unbiased third party" will show how Johnston compares with other school districts that are similar in size and demographics.
In his Thursday statement, LaFazia said that the district was facing "multifaceted" challenges, including "increasing numbers of special-needs students and multilingual learners" and "soaring operating and facilities costs." For more than 10 years, he said, the town "has failed to appropriately fund Johnston Public Schools."
Should schools issue their own tax bills?
Looking at the big picture, Polisena said that school districts ought to be able to issue their own tax bills if they're going to retain the power to make their own financial decisions.
It's not unusual for towns to "run in the black," yet still have to raise taxes because the school department needs more money, he said on Wednesday. But "the School Department’s name doesn’t go on the tax bill" — the mayor's does.
Consolidating schools into town government would also solve the problem, he said. But the current system, in his view, doesn't seem to be working for anyone.
"Let schools have the ability to send their own tax bills, and take them out of the town budget," Polisena said. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/political-scene-whats-behind-the-johnston-school-takeover/70338975007/ | 2023-06-26T14:13:25 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/political-scene-whats-behind-the-johnston-school-takeover/70338975007/ |
A Providence organization wanted crash data to make streets safer. RIDOT said it's private
The Providence Streets Coalition requested basic crash data from the state. Instead of numbers, it saw a flat denial. Why?
- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation denied a public records request for crash data this year.
- In its denial, RIDOT cited a Supreme Court case that discussed whether data sharing could trigger lawsuits over unsafe streets.
- Rhode Island isn't the only state with that concern.
PROVIDENCE – When Jamie Pahigian, a member of the Providence Streets Coalition, asked the state Department of Transportation for some 15 years' worth of crash data, he was met with a surprise.
The request was denied.
The mission of the coalition — a fairly well-known group in Providence that advocates for safety on the roads and shared streets — was benign. They wanted to use the data to build a crash map showing the public and city planners where danger zones exist to help guide safety improvements to benefit pedestrians, cyclists and anyone who uses the roads.
But in its denial of Pahigian's public records request, the DOT revealed it harbors a fear shared by other states — it worries the data may be used in lawsuits filed against the state when accidents occur in notoriously risky areas.
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Here's how the fight over the data began
Pahigian's quest started in early February, when he filled out a request under the state's Access to Public Records Act asking for records of accidents from 2007 to 2022 between cars and pedestrians, cyclists, scooters, wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
In a brief denial roughly two weeks later, the DOT wrote "federal law prohibits the discovery of crash data in litigation," despite the fact that Pahigian's request was in no way connected to any lawsuits. In explaining the denial, the DOT cited Pierce County v. Guillen, a Supreme Court case that played out in the early 2000s in which a man named Ignacio Guillen lost his wife in a car crash that happened in an intersection in Washington state. Guillen subsequently asked for information about that intersection, claiming the state had neglected to make the area safer to prevent such an accident. Overlaying the conflict is that Washington was given federal funds to improve the location after the crash.
Citing that case, the DOT told Pahigian it has the right to withhold "any records that would not be available by law or rule of court to an opposing party in litigation" as well as records "required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulation or state law or rule of court."
Pahigian then appealed the decision and is awaiting a reply from the attorney general's office. Ultimately, Pahigian was able to get the data from the City of Providence, a strategy that previously worked for The Providence Journal when it reported on crash statistics last year. With the help of the city, the Providence Streets Coalition can move forward with its vision.
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"The plan is to make that publicly accessible so that the general public can have a sense of what the relative risk is in different places for the purpose of being able to advocate for better infrastructure [and] more equitable distribution of infrastructure funds toward places where improvements can really address the need," Pahigian said.
Despite Pahigian's struggle in gathering information from the state, City Council President Rachel Miller said recently to reporters at City Hall that the city does its own traffic studies when traffic-calming measures are requested.
"I think it would of course be helpful to have RIDOT statewide data, but we in the city do have a good data source for understanding speeding [and] safety concerns on streets," she added.
Though Pahigian eventually had success with the city, he remains troubled by the DOT's move to withhold the information. Why should the state be concerned about lawsuits as a result of releasing data that could ward off crashes? It turns out Rhode Island isn't the only place with that concern.
Concerns over lawsuits not unique to Rhode Island
Eric Jackson leads the Connecticut Transportation Institute and Transportation Safety Research Center at the University of Connecticut. When it comes to public data on crashes, Jackson is an expert.
He has a unique vantage point, as UConn, which has a partnership with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, began hosting the state's crash database in 2010, offering the public a look at the safety of its streets.
For the Connecticut DOT, it was a welcome relief.
"They would field a ton of questions from the general public on safety on the roadways," Jackson recalled. "So they essentially said, 'Can UConn take this data, develop a system or a tool that instead of calling us or writing us letters, they can go to a web page with a couple of quick clicks, they can basically see the crash history on roads within their town, within the state?' And that's kind of essentially what we did."
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At the time, only a small handful of states were managing such databases, so Connecticut consulted with Louisiana — which already had its own warehouse of data — for advice on how to handle it. While the Connecticut DOT wanted to move forward, and ultimately did so, it wasn't without hesitation.
"There's a lot of liability issues," Jackson said. "And that's a major hurdle that Connecticut was very worried about in the beginning: If we make this data public, the attorneys and ambulance chasers are going to come after us and basically say you have the data that's showing you where crashes are occurring. My client was killed at this intersection where you know five crashes have occurred before. I'm going to sue the state because you've done nothing to solve this problem."
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So far, Jackson says, that hasn't come to fruition. In fact, the database features a disclaimer informing users that they cannot use the data as part of any court proceedings, a rule that helps to protect the state from lawsuits.
What Jackson has seen is that the data has been put to use to make streets safer, including when police receive grants for speeding and impaired driving enforcement. Public works could also find the data useful.
"It could be engineers that say we got a problem intersection," Jackson explained. "Can you tell me the most common types of crashes that are occurring at this intersection? And then we'll let them know, and then they'll say, well, maybe if we put in a left-turn lane, that would help stop some of these crashes. Or if we trim these bushes back, it would increase the sight lines for people to be able to see cars that are coming."
Today, crash data is available to the public in a number of states, including Texas, Colorado, Florida, California and Massachusetts.
Rhode Island's DOT had no comment on its decision to deny Pahigian's data request other than sharing with The Journal a response sent in March to the attorney general's office. In it, the department lays out the Pierce County case, stating that Pahigian's request contained "precisely the type of crash data" that has been "declared exempt from public disclosure."
Yet other states have released it anyway. For Jackson, it's a matter of who gets to weigh in on safety improvements.
"If you keep your crash data close to the vest and don't let anybody else see it, you're basically limiting who else can look at that data, who else can then propose solutions or proposed thoughts or ideas, or even the community activists in terms of being able to understand the problem that's out there," he said. "So that's my big push." | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/rhode-island-crash-data-dangerous-roads-providence-streets-coalition/70337934007/ | 2023-06-26T14:13:31 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/rhode-island-crash-data-dangerous-roads-providence-streets-coalition/70337934007/ |
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EAST CHICAGO —The City Council has approved an ordinance providing additional funding for litigation settlements, but did not approve more money for the city's law department.
The ordinance was presented to the council with a request for $650,000 to come out of the city's general fund.
Joseph Allegretti, legal advisor to Mayor Anthony Copeland, said $300,000 is to go toward settlement of a case that involved a traffic accident.
"The person at fault was an East Chicago police officer who has since retired," Allegretti said.
A total of $90,000 is for settlement of a case involving fireworks.
"The city officials acting in interest of public safety damaged and destroyed a vendor's inventory of fireworks that were in a commercial building with residential units upstairs," Allegretti said.
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Councilwoman Debra Bolaños, D-at-large, asked what the extra $260,000 requested in the ordinance was for because the total for the settlements comes to only $390,000.
Allegretti said the city's law department does not have enough money to pay lawyers to defend lawsuits against the city and the additional money was requested to get the law department through the rest of the year.
"The law department has been underfunded the last several years and it was underfunded for calendar year 2023," Allegretti said. "We are out of operating capital."
Councilman Terence Hill, D-3rd, made a motion to amend the dollar amount of the ordinance to $390,000. The ordinance in that amount was approved by a vote of 6-0 with three council members absent.
Allegretti told the council that not paying lawyers and not defending lawsuits will cost the city more money rather than save money.
He cautioned that results could include default judgements being entered against the city, a judge ordering that money be paid out of the general fund or repossession of fire trucks by the sheriff's office.
Angela Jones, attorney for the City Council, said no documents were provided to support the additional funding for the city's law department.
"This is additional money above and beyond what this Council has already approved," Jones said.
The City Council also considered ordinances presented on behalf of the city's Department of Special events.
The Council approved on second reading, by a vote of 5-0-1, an ordinance that provides $93,000 out of gaming funds to allow for a senior citizen lakefront event, a seniors Christmas party and a Veterans Day event.
Garcia said he would have preferred a break down by event showing how the money will be spent and said it is "a big slap in the face to us veterans" that the city did not have an event for Memorial Day.
The Council did not approve on second reading an ordinance that sought $137,500 in gaming funds to be used for citywide Christmas decorations.
Natalie Adams, a special events coordinator for the city, said a company is hired to install, take down and clean decorations already owned by the city.
She said some of the money would have also been used to replace lights damaged by squirrels and for additional lights at Kosciuszko and Washington Parks.
"We keep on spending hundreds of thousand of dollars on Christmas lights and I think sometimes it's just a little too much," Garcia said.
Bolaños suggested the money could be used instead for better street lighting in the city and joined Garcia in voting against the ordinance, which the Council favored by a count of 4-2 but fell short of the required 5 votes needed for a majority.
In other city news, the Council honored the late Ignacio "Nacho" Segura (1931-2012) by approving a resolution that allows a memorial street naming for the 40th block of Deal Street.
A sign that declares the block Ignacio "Nacho" Segura Street will be placed beneath the official street name.
Segura was as a precinct committeeman for 28 years in the city's Sunnyside Community. He also worked in the city's General Services Department for 10 years and was a member of the East Chicago Police Commission.
"He loved his community in Sunnyside," Councilwoman Stacy Winfield, D-4th said. "He was a mentor to me." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/ec-provides-added-funding-for-litigation-settlements/article_c2a111f8-0ede-11ee-8fbb-5b80e111d4cc.html | 2023-06-26T14:27:23 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/ec-provides-added-funding-for-litigation-settlements/article_c2a111f8-0ede-11ee-8fbb-5b80e111d4cc.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 will again team up with the city of Orlando for the 4th of July spectacular -- Fireworks at the Fountain.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites the public to the 46th annual Fireworks at the Fountain, which takes place Tuesday, July 4, at Lake Eola Park, to celebrate the nation’s independence in the City Beautiful.
The event kicks off at 4 p.m. and runs through 10 p.m. and will feature “live entertainment, family friendly fun, and food and beverages available for purchase from a variety of vendors,” according to the city’s website.
Fireworks kick off at 9:15 p.m. with the finale set to a live musical performance by the Orlando Concert Band.
You can also watch the event from multiple viewpoints on ClickOrlando.com and our News 6 App, where the festivities will be streamed starting at 3 p.m.
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- You may not stake anything into the ground (umbrellas, tents, etc.)
- No outside alcohol (outside food and non-alcoholic beverages OK)
- No personal fireworks
- No unauthorized vending or soliciting
- Weapons of any kind are not permitted
- Click here for Park rules and other prohibited items
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PLUMAS COUNTY, Calif. — A fire broke out Monday at a building in Quincy commonly known as the "Harlem Club," according to the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office.
The fire started around 2:45 a.m. in the 300 block of East Main Street. When deputies arrived, they contacted a woman who was in the building. The fire is thought to have started from a residential barbeque on the front porch, according to the sheriff's office.
No injuries have been reported.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A long haul of Floridians are taking to the open road this holiday weekend.
AAA predicts more than 2.8 million Floridians will take at least one trip of 50 miles or more from Friday, June 30, to Tuesday, July 4, which is 87,000 more than that of last year.
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When looking at nationwide numbers, an estimated 50.7 million are forecasted to travel this weekend compared to last year’s 48.7 million.
Road trips still remain the most popular mode of transportation. AAA said 85% of all travelers will be taking road trips to get to their destinations. AAA predicts that over 43.2 million Americans will drive to their destinations, which is just a smidge over 1 million more people on the road than last year.
An alternative to driving comes in the form of air travel. Over 4.17 million Americans will fly to their destinations this Fourth of July weekend, another record-breaking year in the books. An estimated 219,823 Floridians are forecasted to fly, according to AAA.
The busiest travel day is predicted to be Friday, June 30, as average travel times are estimated to be 30% longer than normal. AAA recommends to drive early in the morning or after 6 p.m. to avoid congestion.
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Your guide to 65th annual Ford Fireworks in downtown Detroit
Michigan's biggest fireworks display explodes tonight as the Ford Fireworks marks its milestone 65th year but make sure you do your homework before you head downtown.
Hundreds of thousands will descend on downtown for this year's display, which starts at 10:06 p.m., but some restrictions will be in place for prime viewing areas such as Hart Plaza and Belle Isle.
The theme of this year's show, which will run for 24 minutes, is "Splash into Summer."
And even though heavy storms swept through southeast Michigan Sunday and more rain could be headed to the area today, the show is a go, said Parade Company Chief Executive Officer Tony Michaels.
“We are good to go with the Ford Fireworks and beyond excited to put on the best show in America right here in our city!” said Michaels in an email.
Here's everything you need to know before you head downtown tonight:
Restricted areas, closed viewing areas
Do your research before you head downtown. City and state officials plan to enforce access restrictions to Hart Plaza and Belle Isle. Several riverside parks also will be closed Monday, including:
- RiverWalk in its entirety including Milliken State Park/Harbor
- AB Ford Park, 100 Lenox
- Gabriel Richard Park, 7130 E. Jefferson
- Mariner Park, 14700 Riverside Blvd.
- Lakewood East, 14578 Riverfront Blvd.
- Erma Henderson Park, 8800 E. Jefferson Ave
- Owens Park, 8430 E. Jefferson Ave
- Stockton Park, 9250 Dwight
- Maheras-Gentry Park, 12550 Avondale
- Elliott Park, 110 Mt. Elliott
- Riverside Park
Hart Plaza and Spirit Plaza
Both Hart and Spirit Plaza will open starting at 2 p.m. until capacity is reached. Security measures will be in place and coolers and backpacks will be searched. Prohibited items include: tents, alcohol, drones, pets, or contraband; flames or fires are prohibited, and cooking is prohibited; and fireworks.
Belle Isle
Belle Isle will be closed until 2 p.m. and will open to traffic until capacity is reached. The island will open at 5 a.m. to pedestrians and bicyclists. Drivers will need the Recreation Passport, which is $13 at the entrance. To get updates on when the island is full, text GEM to 80888.
Municipal parking
Detroit's Municipal Parking Department also will not enforce parking meters after 5 p.m. Monday. However, parking violators will be ticketed, and vehicles may be towed. Motorists will be ticketed for: Improper parking; parking in front of fire hydrants and bus stops or blocking driveways and alleys; and parking in designated zones, like handicap zones.
Parking Facilities
The parking department wil will offer parking at Ford Underground and Eastern Market garages. The fee is $10. Fireworks viewing from any parking facility and tailgating are prohibited. For more information, call (313) 221-2500 or go to detroitmi.gov/parking.
Street, freeway closures
Starting at 6 p.m., some closures will begin, including:
- No northbound or southbound traffic will be allowed on Woodward Avenue beginning at Park and Witherell
- Motorists may cross Woodward at John R/Clifford, Grand River, and State/Gratiot.
- All streets south of Fort and west of Woodward will be closed.
- All streets south of Congress and east of Woodward will be closed.Beginning at 6 p.m., freeways will begin to close.
Curfew enforcement
Detroit will enforce its existing curfew for minors, 18 and under, that will be in effect from 8 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. on June 27 for the area bounded by the Detroit River, Rosa Parks Blvd., Lodge Freeway, Fisher Freeway, the extension of Fisher Freeway east to include Gratiot Avenue, Vernor Highway, Chene Street, Atwater Street and Chene Park.
Minors must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult 21 or older. Minors will be allowed to travel to and from work, school, church or organized activities.
Detroit People Mover
The Detroit People Mover (DPM) will operate from 7 a.m. - midnight. DPM trains will bypass Huntington Place, Millender Center and Renaissance Center stations beginning at 2 p.m. on June 26.
These DPM stations will remain open to the public until midnight: Michigan, Fort-Cass, West Riverfront, Financial District, Bricktown, Greektown, Cadillac, Broadway, Times Square and Grand Circus Park.
The People Mover is 75 cents and free for children ages 5 and under. For more information, go to www.thepeoplemover.com or call (313) 224-2160. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/06/26/your-guide-to-65th-annual-ford-fireworks-in-downtown-detroit/70355928007/ | 2023-06-26T14:35:36 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/06/26/your-guide-to-65th-annual-ford-fireworks-in-downtown-detroit/70355928007/ |
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No cars allowed: Part of this Peoria road has been repaired but is now closed to vehicles
JJ Bullock
Journal Star
PEORIA — A stretch of Merle Lane that used to open traffic to Knoxville Avenue will no longer be open for vehicular traffic and will only serve pedestrians and bicycles.
The portion of Merle Lane, which is just south of War Memorial Drive on the west side of Knoxville Avenue, was closed roughly four years ago after a culvert failure made the road unsafe for use.
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In 2021, the city of Peoria allocated $700,000 to repair the six-foot metal culvert. One lane of Knoxville Avenue had to be closed for the repairs.
The project was completed in April, and the portion of the road is available for walking and biking. It no longer connects to Knoxville Avenue, however. | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/stretch-of-peoria-road-permanently-closed-to-traffic/70347647007/ | 2023-06-26T14:47:42 | 1 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/stretch-of-peoria-road-permanently-closed-to-traffic/70347647007/ |
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A truck driver has died after a wreck on Interstate 80 in Luzerne County.
According to state police, Victor Lysyuk, 60, of North Highlands, California, died after his rig crashed Saturday morning in Dennison Township, near mile marker 267.
Troopers said Lysyuk lost control, drove off an embankment, and rolled several times. He was thrown from the cab and died at the scene.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new locally-owned restaurant opened its doors in Johnson City on Monday.
Biscuit Doodle, located in the former Bojangles restaurant near East Tennessee State University, brings locally-made biscuits, brunch and more to Johnson City.
On Monday, the restaurant will host random giveaways throughout the day to celebrate its grand opening.
Biscuit Doodle is located at 1709 W. State of Franklin Road and is open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday – Friday and 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday – Sunday.
To view the restaurant’s full menu, click here.
Note: According to a social media post, mimosas and cocktails aren’t available during the grand opening due to the restaurant waiting on its liquor license. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/biscuits-brunch-mimosas-and-more-biscuit-doodle-opens-in-johnson-city/ | 2023-06-26T14:50:15 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/biscuits-brunch-mimosas-and-more-biscuit-doodle-opens-in-johnson-city/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Dunkin’s Iced Coffee Day in May raised $3,000 for the Niswonger Children’s Hospital.
On Monday, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation presented the grant with funds raised to the hospital.
“Dunkin’ wants to give back to the communities we serve, and it was incredible to see the outpouring of support from our guests to make their coffee run count for the kids,” said Emilly Bartels, Dunkin’ Field Marketing Manager.
The grant will reportedly help fund programs like ‘Camp Never Quit’ and ‘Camp Firefly’ for pediatric patients with cancer and patients and community members that have experienced the loss of a loved one.
“Difficult or unexpected events like surgery, illness and hospitalization can be challenging for kids to process and it robs them of the simple joys of being a kid. These grants from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation will fund programs to provide kids with a sense of normalcy, comfort and support when they need it most,” said Bartels. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/dunkin-raises-3k-for-niswonger-childrens-hospital/ | 2023-06-26T14:50:27 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/dunkin-raises-3k-for-niswonger-childrens-hospital/ |
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and Lincoln Police are warning about the dangers of a potent drug intended as an animal tranquilizer called xylazine.
According to a Friday news release from the Health Department, instances of xylazine mixed with fentanyl and other illicit drugs like heroin and cocaine are becoming more common across the U.S., and those combinations "can put people at higher risk of a fatal overdose."
Xylazine, a non-opiate sedative and tranquilizer, is not approved for use in people in the U.S., according to the federal Food and Drug Administration.
Since May 2021, Lincoln Police have identified just four local cases in which xylazine was seized. No fatal xylazine-related overdoses have occurred in Lincoln so far, the release said.
"LPD is dedicated to informing the public of dangerous narcotic trends occurring across the nation that may impact our community," Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins said in the news release. "Currently, we have seen very few incidents concerning xylazine, but it is important to be aware and educated of its dangerous effects."
The Health Department is also working to inform local health care professionals of xylazine and its different names. Products containing xylazine may go by the street names tranq, tranq dope, sleep cut and zombie drug. Still, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said people who use these drugs are often unaware that xylazine was added.
When used in people, xylazine can cause the following symptoms:
* Unresponsiveness and decreased consciousness.
* Low blood pressure.
* Slow heart rate.
* Reduced or slow breathing.
* Dry mouth.
* Drowsiness.
* Coma.
The DEA has seized xylazine and fentanyl mixtures in all but two states, a DEA administrator said, and in 2022 "approximately 23% of fentanyl powder and 7% of fentanyl pills seized by the DEA contained xylazine."
According to an October DEA report documenting a two-year period beginning in 2020, the Midwest saw the smallest increase where xylazine was identified — a 7% increase.
In comparison, the largest increase occurred in the South, where xylazine identifications increased by almost 200%. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lincoln-officials-warn-about-dangers-of-animal-tranquilizer-xylazine/article_d2c1af66-137a-11ee-b6a3-5f188be7515f.html | 2023-06-26T14:51:58 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lincoln-officials-warn-about-dangers-of-animal-tranquilizer-xylazine/article_d2c1af66-137a-11ee-b6a3-5f188be7515f.html |
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A fire that broke out at a north Lincoln apartment complex Sunday afternoon killed "numerous reptiles" that had been living in the unit where a mattress caught fire, according to authorities.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews responded to The Willows Apartments, at 1842 Knox St., shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday after a resident in a neighboring apartment unit reported smelling smoke, said MJ Lierman, a fire department spokeswoman.
Firefighters identified the source of the smoke as a ground level apartment unit and forced entry, Lierman said, finding thick black smoke from a smoldering mattress.
Crews extinguished the mattress and ventilated the apartment unit, where they found reptiles that apparently died due to the smoke and heat conditions around their enclosures, Lierman said in a news release.
The fire, which Lierman said was electrical, caused $50,000 in damage.
No one was injured in the fire, which forced the relocation of one tenant.
Photos: Firefighters in action
Photos: Firefighters in Action
A firefighter backs off from the heat of the flames Sunday coming from the roof of Romantix, 921 O St. Fire crews responded to the adult novelty store blaze at about 9 a.m. and needed most of the afternoon to extinguish the flames. The building is described as a total loss, but no one was injured.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Photos: Firefighters in Action
A massive plume of fire erupts in front of Lincoln firefighters Nick Thill (left) and Mark Sullivan moments after Sullivan ventilated the roof with the blade of his chainsaw at a working fire at 1717 A Street in Lincoln on Wednesday evening, April 6, 2011.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Photos: Firefighters in Action
With a fire hose at the ready, Lincoln firefighters look over the underside of a pickup truck which rolled over at the intersection of 16th and L Streets Monday afternoon, April 11, 2011. The scanner call mentioned there was leaking gasoline. One person was taken away on a stretcher to an ambulance.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Photos: Firefighters in Action
Marie Yost (left) and Nancy Harter (right) watch from the median on O Street as Lincoln firefighters pour water on the smouldering remains of the Lincoln Public Schools adminstration building on Tuesday morning, May 31, 2011. Harter, who worked in the building for 11 years, said a supervisor contacted staff at 6 a.m. to let them know of the fire.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
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Heavy smoke envelopes the house fire at 236 S. 27th Street as Lincoln firefighters apply water to the attic fire on Tuesday afternoon, August 16, 2011.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
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Lincoln Firefighter Nancy Engelbrecht (right) attempts to comfort Shari Elder as Elder watches smoke pour from the apartment building where she lives on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 27th and Randolph streets.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Photos: Firefighters in Action
Protected against the 1600 degree temperatures emanating from the fire pit, Dorchester Vol. Fire Dept. firefighter Brant Pracheil tosses the Stars and Stripes into the flames on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, during a flag retirement ceremony at the Dorchester American Legion Post 264. A total of 1957 unserviceable flags from the communities of Dorchester, York, Fairmont, Lincoln, Wilber, Fairbury and Crete were retired from life during the ceremony.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Photos: Firefighters in Action
The Stars and Strips opens to the swirling wind from the ladder of Lincoln Fire & Rescue Truck 1 on Friday, March 31, 2017, during the bridge dedication ceremony for Staff Sgt. Patrick Hamburger at the Spirit of '76 Armory.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Photos: Firefighters in Action
Surrounded by black smoke, a Lincoln Fire Department firefighter uses a pike pole to open the porch ceiling at the scene of a house fire on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at 1800 Euclid Avenue.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Photos: Firefighters in Action
Matt Barnard, with Beatrice Rural Fire District, uses a torch to spread flames during a prescribed burn of 45 acres of the prairie at Homestead National Monument of America on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
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Lincoln Fire and Rescue teams help Alex Lekai and his mother, not pictured, evacuate from her south bottoms home on Thursday, May 7, 2015.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
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Cuddling her grandson's dog Milo, homeowner Deborah Ganz is consoled by a neighbor as she watches her garage burn on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in west Lincoln.
KRISTIN STREFF, Journal Star
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A Lincoln firefighter directs his hose on the roof of La Mexicana Market & Restaurant, 17th and P Streets, on Monday, April 13, 2015.
TED KIRK, Journal Star
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COMANCHE COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety said a Comanche man was killed Saturday night when a driver who was fleeing Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies slammed into two cars in a parking lot east of Comanche.
A preliminary crash report from DPS states Eric Jerome Davis, 31, of Big Spring, was traveling south on State Hwy 36, trying to avoid the deputies Two vehicles were stopped in a parking lot on the north side of the SH 36 and US Hwy 67 intersection.
A car was parked in front of another car, which was disabled, with a man under the disabled car trying to hook a tow chain as Davis was approaching.
The report states Davis traveled over an overpass at a high rate of speed and ran a red light, lost control of the car and hit the parked cars.
Daniel Jerome Schafer, 63, of Comanche, who was under the disabled car was pronounced dead at the scene.
Davis was taken to the Comanche County Medical Center for treatment, then arrested by the Comanche County Sheriff Chris Pounds and booked into the Comanche County Jail. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/dps-man-trying-to-hook-tow-chain-to-disabled-vehicle-killed-by-driver-fleeing-deputies/504-3efebd1d-30b1-485a-9760-fcc0f90c38cb | 2023-06-26T14:56:18 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/dps-man-trying-to-hook-tow-chain-to-disabled-vehicle-killed-by-driver-fleeing-deputies/504-3efebd1d-30b1-485a-9760-fcc0f90c38cb |
SWEETWATER, Texas — The Senior Nutrition Activities Program (SNAP) in Sweetwater is hosting its annual Fan Drive.
SNAP is asking for donations of box fans, standing fans, oscillating fans, personal fans or cash donations to help keep seniors cool in the extreme heat.
Donations can be brought to SNAP, 1701 Elm St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Monetary donations can be mailed to SNAP, P.O. Box 450, Sweetwater, Texas 79556.
For more information, call 325-236-6345. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/sweetwater-senior-program-hosting-fan-drive/504-5f1fec67-80f1-4095-aba1-297f6712bd7d | 2023-06-26T14:56:24 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/sweetwater-senior-program-hosting-fan-drive/504-5f1fec67-80f1-4095-aba1-297f6712bd7d |
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas — Two people have been pronounced dead by a team of Big Bend Park Rangers and U.S. Border Patrol Agents following their hike on the Marufo Vega Trail in extreme heat.
A father and his two stepsons went hiking on June 23 with the temperature at the time being 119 degrees. The youngest son, a 14-year-old, fell ill and lost consciousness. This led to the father leaving the area in an attempt to get back to his vehicle to find help for his son, while the other son, a 21-year-old, tried to carry his brother back to the trailhead.
Park Rangers were alerted about this incident around 6:00 p.m. on June 23 and first located the 14-year-old who was pronounced dead. Later around 8:00 p.m., the Park Rangers and U.S. Border Patrol Agents found the 31-year-old father near the Boquillas Overlook where he had crashed his vehicle at. The father was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is still ongoing and we will continue to update this story as we receive more information. Also, for more information about the dangers of Big Bend National Park during extreme heat, click here. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/two-visitors-found-dead-at-big-bend-national-park/513-0017a7ff-e26f-42e5-b6be-63cb5f6bf0b6 | 2023-06-26T14:56:29 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/two-visitors-found-dead-at-big-bend-national-park/513-0017a7ff-e26f-42e5-b6be-63cb5f6bf0b6 |
GARLAND COUNTY, Ark. — The Garland County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a plane crashed into the water on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs.
Officials received a call shortly after 8 a.m. in reference to a small-engine aircraft that had gone down in a cove located off 161 Port Au Prince Street.
Local agencies, including the Hot Springs Fire Department, police, and divers, have responded to the scene.
One female was recovered from the aircraft and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Officials confirmed that they still have one male currently being recovered from the plane.
There is no word on how many people were on board or what caused the crash. We will continue providing updates as more information is released. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/plane-crashes-lake-hamilton/91-dade2b79-1988-48eb-a10f-5158973e0897 | 2023-06-26T15:00:51 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/plane-crashes-lake-hamilton/91-dade2b79-1988-48eb-a10f-5158973e0897 |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Robert "Say" McIntosh, who was a well known community and political activist in Little Rock, has passed away at the age of 79.
Born in Osceola in 1943, his family moved six years later to the Granite Mountain area in Little Rock. He would later start a restaurant as an adult and became known as "The Sweet Potato Pie King of Little Rock."
McIntosh would become a leader among the Black community in Little Rock and then Governor David Pryor declared December 24, 1976 as Robert "Say" McIntosh Day.
He would be dubbed as "The Black Santa" in his efforts delivering toys to children around Christmas.
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas claims that he earned his nickname "Say" by "never missing an opportunity to voice his opinion or say something about an issue of importance to him or his community."
He was active as a community throughout the 1980s and 1990s, protesting former Governor Bill Clinton, former Pulaski County Sheriff Tommy Robinson, and more.
McIntosh was also a prominent figure in the 1990s fighting against Little Rock's gang violence and founded Say's Stop The Violence Organization.
"McIntosh was a true Little Rock legend, businessman and activist," Mayor Frank Scott Jr. said. "He tore down systemic walls of inequity so we could walk through them. Prayers for the McIntosh family's strength and comfort."
He died after suffering a cardiac arrest, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported.
We will update this article with more information as it becomes available. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/robert-say-mcintosh-dies-at-79/91-224fa7ac-4922-4505-a92a-0460144d697a | 2023-06-26T15:00:59 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/robert-say-mcintosh-dies-at-79/91-224fa7ac-4922-4505-a92a-0460144d697a |
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The last of several teenagers charged in the shooting death of a classmate in a drug-related robbery more than three years ago in Pennsylvania has been sentenced to prison following a plea deal.
Damien Green, now 19, was sentenced Friday to 15 to 30 years after pleading guilty to third-degree murder in Blair County Court, The (Altoona) Mirror reported. Prosecutors agreed to reduce the charge from second-degree murder, and Green also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery and illegal use of a communication facility.
Prosecutors said Green and another 15-year-old as well as a 16-year-old planned to rob 15-year-old Devon Pfirsching of money and marijuana in February 2020. Authorities said one of the youths pulled a gun on the victim and pistol-whipped him, and when the victim fought back, he was shot.
Defense attorney Dan Kiss said his client didn’t want to speak in the courtroom because he couldn’t find the right words to express his condolences to the victim’s family members who were present. He said Green has matured during his more than three years behind bars in Indiana County and “is not the person he was in 2020.”
The other two youths earlier pleaded guilty to third-degree murder. Owen Southerland, who was 16 at the time of the crime, was sentenced to 35 years to life. Logan Persing, who was 15 at the time, was sentenced to 17 to 34 years. Another youth accused of supplying the gun was sentenced to 10 to 20 years.
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The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine.
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
These aren’t traditional vaccines that prevent disease, but shots to shrink tumors and stop cancer from coming back. Targets for these experimental treatments include breast and lung cancer, with gains reported this year for deadly skin cancer melanoma and pancreatic cancer.
“We’re getting something to work. Now we need to get it to work better,” said Dr. James Gulley, who helps lead a center at the National Cancer Institute that develops immune therapies, including cancer treatment vaccines.
More than ever, scientists understand how cancer hides from the body’s immune system. Cancer vaccines, like other immunotherapies, boost the immune system to find and kill cancer cells. And some new ones use mRNA, which was developed for cancer but first used for COVID-19 vaccines.
For a vaccine to work, it needs to teach the immune system’s T cells to recognize cancer as dangerous, said Dr. Nora Disis of UW Medicine’s Cancer Vaccine Institute in Seattle. Once trained, T cells can travel anywhere in the body to hunt down danger.
“If you saw an activated T cell, it almost has feet,” she said. “You can see it crawling through the blood vessel to get out into the tissues.”
Patient volunteers are crucial to the research.
Kathleen Jade, 50, learned she had breast cancer in late February, just weeks before she and her husband were to depart Seattle for an around-the-world adventure. Instead of sailing their 46-foot boat, Shadowfax, through the Great Lakes toward the St. Lawrence Seaway, she was sitting on a hospital bed awaiting her third dose of an experimental vaccine. She’s getting the vaccine to see if it will shrink her tumor before surgery.
“Even if that chance is a little bit, I felt like it’s worth it,” said Jade, who is also getting standard treatment.
Progress on treatment vaccines has been challenging. The first, Provenge, was approved in the U.S. in 2010 to treat prostate cancer that had spread. It requires processing a patient’s own immune cells in a lab and giving them back through IV. There are also treatment vaccines for early bladder cancer and advanced melanoma.
Early cancer vaccine research faltered as cancer outwitted and outlasted patients’ weak immune systems, said Olja Finn, a vaccine researcher at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
“All of these trials that failed allowed us to learn so much,” Finn said.
As a result, she’s now focused on patients with earlier disease since the experimental vaccines didn’t help with more advanced patients. Her group is planning a vaccine study in women with a low-risk, noninvasive breast cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ.
More vaccines that prevent cancer may be ahead too. Decades-old hepatitis B vaccines prevent liver cancer and HPV vaccines, introduced in 2006, prevent cervical cancer.
In Philadelphia, Dr. Susan Domchek, director of the Basser Center at Penn Medicine, is recruiting 28 healthy people with BRCA mutations for a vaccine test. Those mutations increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. The idea is to kill very early abnormal cells, before they cause problems. She likens it to periodically weeding a garden or erasing a whiteboard.
Others are developing vaccines to prevent cancer in people with precancerous lung nodules and other inherited conditions that raise cancer risk.
“Vaccines are probably the next big thing” in the quest to reduce cancer deaths, said Dr. Steve Lipkin, a medical geneticist at New York’s Weill Cornell Medicine, who is leading one effort funded by the National Cancer Institute. “We’re dedicating our lives to that.”
People with the inherited condition Lynch syndrome have a 60% to 80% lifetime risk of developing cancer. Recruiting them for cancer vaccine trials has been remarkably easy, said Dr. Eduardo Vilar-Sanchez of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, who is leading two government-funded studies on vaccines for Lynch-related cancers.
“Patients are jumping on this in a surprising and positive way,” he said.
Drugmakers Moderna and Merck are jointly developing a personalized mRNA vaccine for patients with melanoma, with a large study to begin this year. The vaccines are customized to each patient, based on the numerous mutations in their cancer tissue. A vaccine personalized in this way can train the immune system to hunt for the cancer’s mutation fingerprint and kill those cells.
But such vaccines will be expensive.
“You basically have to make every vaccine from scratch. If this wasn’t personalized, the vaccine could probably be made for pennies, just like the COVID vaccine,” said Dr. Patrick Ott of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
The vaccines under development at UW Medicine are designed to work for many patients, not just a single patient. Tests are underway in early and advanced breast cancer, lung cancer and ovarian cancer. Some results may come as soon as next year.
Todd Pieper, 56, from suburban Seattle, is participating in testing for a vaccine intended to shrink lung cancer tumors. His cancer spread to his brain, but he’s hoping to live long enough to see his daughter graduate from nursing school next year.
“I have nothing to lose and everything to gain, either for me or for other people down the road,” Pieper said of his decision to volunteer.
One of the first to receive the ovarian cancer vaccine in a safety study 11 years ago was Jamie Crase of nearby Mercer Island. Diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer when she was 34, Crase thought she would die young and had made a will that bequeathed a favorite necklace to her best friend. Now 50, she has no sign of cancer and she still wears the necklace.
She doesn’t know for sure if the vaccine helped, “But I’m still here.”
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The driver of a Tesla is being cited after state police say his Tesla was on Autopilot when it crashed into the back of a construction vehicle Friday.
The two-vehicle crash happened just before 10:30 pm. on Interstate 76 eastbound in Oakmont Borough, Allegheny County.
State police say the 2016 Tesla was in the middle lane when it struck a work vehicle that was stationary, providing traffic control for a right-lane closure.
The driver is being cited with careless driving.
No injuries were reported.
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SEPTA is set to receive an influx of new funding, thanks to a federal investment of $80 million that will be unveiled on Monday afternoon.
Officials said that representatives of the Federal Transit Administration will be in the city to deliver the funds that are expected to be used to forward SEPTA's effort to modernize and improve transit services as well as support the mass transit company's goal of a zero-emission fleet.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – American Airlines will offer daily, nonstop flights from Wichita to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport beginning Sunday, Nov. 5. The service will be year-round.
The flights will be operated with a 65-seat CRJ-700 aircraft that include premium cabins, according to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport. The airport says American Airlines’ hub in Phoenix offers easy connections to popular destinations in southern California, such as Los Angeles, Orange County, San Jose, San Diego and more and provides Kansans with more convenient options for travel.
The airport says the flight schedule is designed to be convenient for business travelers, with a morning departure and an evening return.
- Depart ICT 6:30 a.m.; arrive PHX 7:25 a.m.
- Depart PHX 7:55 p.m.; arrive ICT 10:52 p.m.
- These are local times for each respective city
“We are thrilled to have daily service return to Phoenix, our second most popular destination. This will be a huge benefit to our business and leisure travelers,” said Jesse Romo, director of Airports.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Registered nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St Joseph hospitals are moving forward with a one-day strike on Tuesday, June 27, National Nurses United said on Monday.
Nurses in Wichita plan to hit the picket line starting at 7 a.m. They will be on the picket line until 7 a.m. Wednesday. St Joseph nurses will be at the intersection of Clifton and Harry. St. Francis nurses will be at St. Francis and Murdock.
The strike comes after National Nurses United said Ascension repeatedly dismissed nurses’ solutions for patient safety during contract negotiations, including proposals to enforce safe staffing and improve nurse recruitment and retention. The union states that short-staffing makes providing patients with the highest quality of care challenging.
Ascension said it has a plan to make sure patient safety is a top priority and is well prepared to remain open during the work stoppage event.
The hospital says any registered nurses who choose to work on Tuesday will not be replaced. Registered nurses who are not working on Tuesday will be temporarily replaced until the morning of July 1, when the “replacement agency contractual obligation is fulfilled.”
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MIAMI, Fla. — One man is dead and another was seriously hurt after a crash involving two boats near The Port of Miami.
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The deadly crash happened on the water Sunday morning.
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Workers on the ferry were able to pull one man out of the water.
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No one on the ferry was hurt.
Cruise operations were disrupted for hours as officials worked to clear the boat out of the channel.
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WINTER PARK, Fla. — A pair of Winter Park adventurers who sued OceanGate for fraud said they have dropped their lawsuit against the company that owned the Titan submersible.
Sharon and Marc Hagle, of Winter Park, sued OceanGate after they put money down for a trip to the Titanic wreckage site and the voyage never happened. The couple said the trip was both rescheduled and canceled, and they were told they would not receive a refund.
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The Hagles are adventurers who became the first married couple on a commercial space flight last year, according to Purdue University, Marc’s alma mater.
The couple said in a statement on Friday that they decided to drop their legal action in the wake of CEO Stockton Rush’s death, along with four passengers, and the loss of the Titan at sea:
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“Like most around the world, we have watched the coverage of the OceanGate Titan capsule with great concern and enormous amount of sadness and compassion for the families of those who lost their lives. We honor their zest for life, as well as their commitment to the exploration of our oceans.
As has been reported, we have been involved in a legal dispute with Stockton Rush, CEO/Founder of OceanGate. In light of these tragic events, we have informed our attorneys to withdrawn all legal actions against Stockton.
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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 an individual who was, according to reports, wielding a knife.
One of the responding officers fired their service weapon.
The person 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.
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Tasho father-son duo, of Easton, sustaining a dynasty at Brockton Four Ball golf tournament
BROCKTON – In pursuit of dethroning the dynasty, Arthur Zelmati and Zak Kovat gave it all they had. The tandem birdied on the 16th hole to set up a grand finish.
It's rare that the Tasho team is pushed to the brink at the end of the Brockton Golf Association's Four Ball Golf Tournament. Steve Tasho Sr., with help from an array of sidekicks over the years, has earned the top spot 16 times since 1978.
Sunday marked the first time that Tasho Sr., 64, and his son Steve Tasho Jr., 25, had been corralled into a playoff rematch of Thorny Lea Golf Club's 18th hole.
At 14-under through three days and 198 total strokes, the father-son duo from Easton walked off the green with smiles and a collective exhale. It was their fourth tournament win in five years.
"Usually, the last two years, we had a comfortable lead on 18," Tasho Jr. said. "But this year, Arthur and Zak played great coming in: Birdie on 16, making it a great up-and-down on 17 to really put some pressure on us and tie it up on 18. That’s all you can ask for. It’s a good win when it’s hard; it feels rewarding.”
Tasho Sr. previously won the tournament with his brother-in-law, Bruce Challas, five times (1985, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1998). Years later, he and his friend, Matt Parziale, won it five times over the course of six years (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014).
Tasho Jr. then took Parziale's spot, and the father-son duo has a pair of back-to-back triumphs (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023) to sandwich Chris Tarallo and David Lee's 2021 title.
"Any time you can play any event with your child, it’s a great thing," said Tasho Sr., a 2005 Oliver Ames Hall-of-Fame inductee. "All the partners in the past – I’ve had brother-in-laws, good friends and now my son, which makes it special.”
“It’s just nice to try to get more than them, I guess," Tasho Jr. said with a chuckle. "I’m like, ‘I want to be the No. 1 partner and win the most.’”
Tasho Jr. is a former standout at Oliver Ames High and Bryant University. In high school, he was a two-time Enterprise All-Scholastic who led the Tigers to four consecutive league titles and a winning streak of 33 straight matches as a junior in 2014.
Tasho Jr. has competed at Thorny Lea Golf Club since he became a member in 2012.
“It’s good to do it while you can. That’s the best part about it. Everyone is good," Tasho Jr. said of the tournament. "The first (title in 2019) was awesome. Then they all feel the same: a good feeling.”
Alongside partner Thomas Harrison, Tasho Jr. won this year's Massachusetts Four Ball tournament for the first time with a 17-under 126 in "one of the most competitive in (the tournament's) 42-year history", the tournament website said, this past April at Hyannisport Club and Bayberrry Hills Golf Course in West Yarmouth. Tasho Jr. delivered eight birdies, as the win clinched him and Harrison a spot in the tournament for the next decade. Tasho Sr. won the event with Challas in 1988 and 1994.
Tasho Sr. said he sees a lot of himself as a golfer in his son. The competitive nature, he cited, is what keeps him in the hunt for another hoist of the trophy that has his name engraved in it more than anyone else.
“We used to butt heads. Not really, but just a tug back-and-forth," Tasho Jr. said. "Now, it’s a more mature thing; it’s more of a partner thing and it’s not a father-son thing. But when we win, it’s a father-son thing, so that’s the best part.”
“Hopefully he’ll keep me around a few more years,” Tasho Sr. said. “I’m 64. He’s 25. It all depends on how long he wants to carry me around. As long as I can be competitive, we’ll still play.”
“I’ll give him until, like, 70," Tasho Jr. joked. "70, I figure is fair. Or, until we stop winning.”
The field at the Brockton Four Ball tournament is getting increasingly competitive. A total of 18 teams finished below-par between the three days at D.W. Field Golf Course (Friday), Brockton Country Club (Saturday) and Thorny Lea (Sunday).
“I’ll tell you, it’s hard," Tasho Jr. said. "Every year, you go in and you’re like, ‘I want to win. We can do this.’ But it’s so hard. It’s three days. Day one, we play good: 'Alright, we’re right where we want to be.' Day 2, we play OK: 'We’re in a good spot.' Day 3, it’s like, 'Here we go again.’”
There's no place Dad would rather be.
“I cherish these days," Tasho Sr. said. "What can be better? You tell me. This is great. Did I envision this (father-son success) 20 years ago? Probably not. Five years ago? Yeah. Now, he’s taking the reins and I’m hanging in there.”
BROCKTON FOUR BALL TOURNAMENT SEEDED DIVISION, TOP 10
- Steve Tasho Sr., Steve Tasho Jr. (-14, 198)
- Arthur Zelmati, Zak Kovat (-14, 198)
- Mike Viola, James Tyer (-11, 201)
- David Lee, Chris Tarallo (-11, 201)
- Ryan Riley, Sean Fitzpatrick (-11, 201)
- Michael Haglof, Scott Hickey (-9, 203)
- Nate Davis, Matt Costello (-9, 203)
- Matt Montt, Nick Drago (-8, 204)
- Mike Calef, Matt Hall (-8, 204)
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COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A 77-year-old man died after he was hit by a car in Marietta Sunday night, Cobb County Police said.
The crash happened on Powder Springs Road and Pamela Circle just around 9:22 p.m.
Police found in their investigation that the man, later identified as Abraham Paz-Chavez, parked his pickup truck in the southbound lanes of Powder Springs Road.
He then began to walk near the western edge of the roadway "for unknown reasons", police added.
A driver of another car that was heading south on the road hit and killed Paz-Chavez.
The driver was not injured in the crash.
According to authorities, the crash is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the department at 770-499-3987.
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ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are asking for the public's help in locating a "critical missing juvenile," who was last seen two weeks ago.
Investigators said 12-year-old Kamiya Smith ran away from her home on Cleveland Avenue in early June.
They add that she has been communicating with her family via social media but has not returned home.
Those with any information are asked to contact 911 immediately, the Atlanta Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit at (404) 546-4260, or Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-TIPS (8477).
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VINELAND — A motorcyclist and his passenger were both killed when their bike was struck by an oncoming car on Friday night.
Michael Wolfe, 66, and Olga Roig, 54, both city residents, were pronounced dead at the scene near Union Road and Genoa Avenue, police said.
Wolfe was operating the bike when it was hit by a 2021 GMC Sierra pickup truck, driven by Chad Bertonazzi, a 22-year-old city resident, police said.
Police did not say whether Bertonazzi was injured in the crash.
Police were called to the scene around 8:33 p.m. on Friday. At the scene, they learned Bertonazzi was turning eastbound onto Genoa Avenue from Union Road when the pickup struck Wolfe's 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle.
The crash was still being investigated on Saturday, and no charges had been filed at the time.
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MAYS LANDING — A Philadelphia man was sentenced on Friday to 20 years in state prison for fatally stabbing his girlfriend in an Atlantic City casino.
Frankie E. Lane, 61, will serve his term under the No Early Release Act, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said on Monday.
Lane was sentenced as part of a plea agreement in April.
The family of Sharon Whaley, 57, remembered her during Lane's sentencing on Friday, the law enforcement agency said.
The hearing took place shortly after the two-year anniversary of when Lane stabbed Whaley in a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City guest room.
Police were called to the Hard Rock on June 11, 2021, after Whaley was found covered with a sheet, with a knife on top of her, authorities said.
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Arizona’s top Little League baseball tournament is coming to Flagstaff this summer for the first time in many years.
Continental Little League (CLL), one of two leagues in Flagstaff alongside West Flagstaff Little League (WFLL), is set to host part of the the District 1 Majors tournament beginning Wednesday. The majority of the tournament games will be played at Continental Park’s Dawson Field.
The winner of that bracket, with players age 10-12, will get to represent the district in the state tournament. And, after a 14-year wait, Flagstaff -- specifically CLL -- will be the host. Those are the first two rounds of the competition that eventually leads to the Little League World Series, should the teams advance that far.
CLL hosted the 11U state tournament in 2019. Though there are less stakes involved in that competition, it served as a bit of a warmup for those still remaining in the league now.
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“It’s really exciting,” said Josh Clouse, manager of the CLL Majors All-Stars. “The 12-year-old year is the one that everyone most looks forward to. Kids who don’t normally play Little League and focus on travel ball will come back just for the opportunity to play that season.”
CLL hosted its jersey ceremony for the Majors, 11U and 10U teams Friday at the Sycamore in Flagstaff. Players who made the All-Star teams got new uniforms, hats and bags that will be used throughout the district tournament and state if they make it.
Continental Little League is hosting the District 1 Majors and state tournaments this summer. The CLL All-Stars got their jerseys in a ceremony today pic.twitter.com/d1ZHBzsllY
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Before a state bid, though, either WFLL or CLL’s All-Star teams need to win the district bracket if a Flagstaff team wants to make the state tournament being played in friendly confines.
Clouse said the local boys aren’t feeling that pressure too much, though. It’s simply a time to celebrate baseball, whether a local team is in the tournament or not.
“I haven’t thought a whole lot about the stakes,” Clouse said. “But it definitely takes some of the pressure off the parents because we don’t have to travel. We still have pressure to fundraise and all that stuff, just because we want to put on a top-notch tournament for the 14 teams that come here from around the state.”
WFLL and CLL will face off in the first game of the district tournament beginning Wednesday. The double-elimination bracket will proceed from there, with a winner set to be crowned either July 7 or 8. The Majors state tournament will begin July 17, with games split between Dawson Field and WFLL’s Mark Grace Field.
The Majors aren’t the only ones set to compete, though. Flagstaff Girls Softball Little League’s 10U team will host its district tournament beginning Monday. That competition is also at Continental Park. The 11U squad will begin its tournament Monday in Winslow.
The 10U baseball tournament, with teams from both of the baseball Little Leagues in Flagstaff, begins Thursday in Holbrook. The 11U competition begins Monday in Winslow. Winners of each of the brackets will advance to state, though no other division than the Majors will play in a regional bracket should it be crowned champion of Arizona.
Whatever the results, CLL is thrilled at the opportunity to show off baseball and softball on its home turf.
“We want the whole community to be there to support the boys,” Clouse said. “Our numbers dwindled a little bit because of COVID. But they’re slowly coming back. And the more we do stuff like this, the more excitement there is about Little League and it just grows from there.” | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/continental-little-league-to-host-majors-district-state-tournaments/article_c59fe46a-123f-11ee-bdee-4b7bd29a907c.html | 2023-06-26T15:35:12 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/continental-little-league-to-host-majors-district-state-tournaments/article_c59fe46a-123f-11ee-bdee-4b7bd29a907c.html |
SAN ANTONIO — Just a few days after a Weather Watch ended, ERCOT has issued another one for this week.
ERCOT says the grid conditions are normal as they anticipate higher temperatures and higher electrical demand, but they are still asking you to conserve energy.
The peak is expected to happen between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday.
A new June peak demand was set on June 19 with a record of 79,304 MWs. According to the Supply and Demand dashboard, ERCOT says there could be a new peak demand record next week.
ERCOT also says there is enough capacity to meet forecasted demand, but they will be monitoring the conditions of the grid closely. They will deploy ways to manage the grid if needed.
Also, after two green days, which are normal conservation days, CPS Energy has also issued a warning for Monday.
It’s a yellow day and the utility company is asking you to conserve more between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
They are also asking that you charge your electric vehicles after 10 p.m., adjust your thermostat to minimize HVAC use and avoid using large appliances like your oven, washer, dryer, and dishwasher.
It’s also a good idea to turn off and unplug electronics you’re not using.
Mayor Nirenberg spoke out about the electricgrid recently saying he’s worried no changes have been made to beef up the electric grid.
"There has been really little change," said Mayor Nirenberg. "There's been a lot of discussion about changing the energy market and there's been some legislation passed, but essentially for the last 20 years, the state of texas has seen its capacity really dwindle and there's really no capacity market here."
You can get grid condition notifications through the Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS) or monitor the real-time and extended grid conditions on the ERCOT website.
The Weather Watch will be in effect from Sunday, June 25 through Friday, June 30. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/ercot-issues-weather-watch-entire-week-temps-expected-triple-digits-san-antonio-texas-electricty-power/273-ca241b25-1e42-4312-8c3f-bcfc954a0456 | 2023-06-26T15:35:39 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/ercot-issues-weather-watch-entire-week-temps-expected-triple-digits-san-antonio-texas-electricty-power/273-ca241b25-1e42-4312-8c3f-bcfc954a0456 |
DUBLIN, Ohio — A central Ohio community rallied around a 16-year-old boy from the Middle East who lost his leg due to bone cancer.
The Palestine Children Relief Fund, the nonprofit organization founded by Steve Sosebee, honored Abdullah Mukhaimer during a soccer game in Dublin on Sunday and helped find him a prosthetic leg.
Nadia Rasoul, the head of the Columbus chapter of PCRF, says the organization works to bring thousands of children to the United States to receive the medical treatment they need to live a better life.
"When PCRF found out about [Abdullah], we raised some funds to bring him over to Columbus, Ohio for treatment at Ace Prosthetics in Upper Arlington and generously donated all the services and the prosthetic leg for him to be able to go back to Gaza and lead a better life and to continue playing soccer as you see,” said Rasoul.
"Abdullah comes from a family with a bunch of soccer players. His dream was to become a soccer player,” said Ali Milhem of PCRF at The Ohio State University.
Abdullah says he's thrilled at the opportunity for the treatment but will continue to play soccer with one leg in the meantime.
"He got used to playing with only one leg. All prosthetic players continue to play with just one leg but the prosthetic leg will help in his life in total because he has many goals he wants to achieve and the leg will help him do that,” said Milhem.
As Abdullah prepares for surgery, he has left a lasting impact on future generations.
“It's amazing to see and it's wonderful for these kids who are amazing and blessed and have everything they need and to see Abdullah not letting this stop him, not letting his situation where there is no electricity no real running water, nothing like that, but his spirit is not depressed or anything like that, he is just so excited to be here and just so excited to share this love with his family when he goes back to Gaza,” said Rasoul. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/teen-boy-bone-cancer-receives-prosthetic-leg-to-pursue-passion-for-soccer/530-e145eb24-10bc-4ade-af8a-9d60be07bca6 | 2023-06-26T15:35:50 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/teen-boy-bone-cancer-receives-prosthetic-leg-to-pursue-passion-for-soccer/530-e145eb24-10bc-4ade-af8a-9d60be07bca6 |
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is mourning the sudden loss of a deputy over the weekend.
Sheriff Chris Swanson announced on social media the sudden loss of Deputy Anthony Fedewa, who died early Sunday after a brief illness.
The sheriff's office says Fedewa was known for his service and leadership in both corrections and the U.S. Army.
"Our hearts are with the Fedewa family and his Corrections family in this time of great loss," the sheriff's office wrote on Facebook. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/genesee-county-sheriffs-office-mourns-loss-of-deputy/article_a7ef60c4-1417-11ee-98ab-cf44cc1a7f44.html | 2023-06-26T15:39:37 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/genesee-county-sheriffs-office-mourns-loss-of-deputy/article_a7ef60c4-1417-11ee-98ab-cf44cc1a7f44.html |
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Retailers from around the world are at Dallas Market Center picking out products to sell in their stores.
One of the vendors is a girl from Grapevine doing something good with her jewelry line.
"I like donating to charities. I like saving for college. I like putting the rest of the money to taxes," giggled Liana Chan as she worked her booth at Dallas Market Hall.
Liana was seven when her mom taught her how to fold lucky stars.
COVID hit the next year. And in her boredom, Liana got creative and turned the paper stars into earrings.
"I would go door to door to houses. I saw my friends wearing them because I gave them to them. And, I started a whole business afterward," she said. "My dad taught me all kinds of things. He had me read books on being an entrepreneur and I also met other people that were entrepreneurs like me and I finally started my business."
Now at 11, she is an entrepreneur with a business called Love Your Delivery by Liana. (She wants her customers to love their delivery of earrings.) She sells online and was invited to sell her jewelry at one of the biggest wholesale shows in the country.
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The sixth grader makes every pair of earrings by hand.
"I first have strips and I fold them into origami. I puff them up and they turn into little stars. There's a little bit of air inside and sometimes there's paper surrounding the air so that it stays puffed afterward," she explained. "I figure out my beads and I figure out what I want to do and it's exactly like this and it takes a little while for the process. But once I get the hang of it, it's really easy and fun to do."
Liana's goal was to sell $1,200 worth of earrings. She reached it, and now has enough money to buy a new computer and give back to GRACE, a nonprofit in Grapevine that helps those struggling with a limited income or recent emergency.
She will sell her lucky stars earrings next month at an entrepreneur's summit in Southlake.
The Youth Entrepreneurs Summit hosted by the city and the Chamber of Commerce is on Saturday, July 29 from 1pm to 4pm. The event's website describes it as a place for students to to launch a new businesses or expand clientele for their existing business. This annual fair is being hosted to inspire and support youth entrepreneurs in the Southlake community." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/something-good/11-year-old-grapevine-girl-launches-her-own-business-folding-lucky-stars/3284309/ | 2023-06-26T15:41:46 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/something-good/11-year-old-grapevine-girl-launches-her-own-business-folding-lucky-stars/3284309/ |
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Have you noticed more bugs, especially ants, around your home or office lately? You are not alone and there is a reason for the increase in activity.
Gregory Brandt, an administrator with Dallas-based Eco-Safe Pest Control said we can blame it on the rain… and some other things.
"We have had quite a bit of rain this June and add that to the fact that it was a fairly mild winter. All of that together really helped the insect life cycle flourish," Brandt said.
While spraying around the perimeter of your home can help, certain plants could be making your situation worse.
"The crepe myrtles are beautiful and a lot of people in North Texas have them. The problem is, they like ants and ants like them. If you have a bunch of those and some of the branches are touching your home, that is going to act like a bridge to help the ants get close to or into your property," Brandt said.
His best advice is to avoid the shrub altogether. If you really want them, make sure they are always away from the home where the branches are not touching any of your structure.
"They excrete sugary substances that really attract the ants. It's why when you go up to one of them, you see those ants just marching up the branches and around the tree," entomologist Andrew Graff said.
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They also say its a great practice to walk the perimeter of your home or business regularly, to ensure there aren't any vulnerable spots that you didn't notice.
"Our phones are ringing off the hook with people trying to get all of this under control. You just really have to keep that vegetation away from your home. Keep it trimmed back and you can help to mitigate how the pests are making their way in," Brandt said.
They also warn, if you are treating pests yourself, make sure that you do it safely with gloves and protective eyewear, keeping animals and children away from the treated areas. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/why-are-there-more-bugs-in-north-texas-this-summer/3284301/ | 2023-06-26T15:41:58 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/why-are-there-more-bugs-in-north-texas-this-summer/3284301/ |
Police identify wrong-way driver killed in Interstate 40 crash in Knoxville
The Knoxville Police Department has identified the man killed in a fatal crash early Sunday morning as Rickey Rico Hines, 43, of Fairfield, Alabama, a department spokesperson said in an press release.
Around 5 a.m. June 25, officers responded to a multivehicle crash on Interstate 40 East near Strawberry Plains Pike. Police say Hines was driving eastbound, made a U-turn and was driving the wrong way when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle. Both vehicles caught on fire.
Hines was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the second vehicle was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries.
A third vehicle drove through the debris before stopping in the median. The driver of that vehicle was not hurt.
Liz Kellar is a public safety reporter. Email lkellar@knoxnews.com.
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A faster, smarter world could rely on UT research into materials that don't yet exist
The National Science Foundation is again putting its money on the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to shape a new world of technology − one where air travel is faster, batteries last longer and the world's most complex computers can live in your office.
The NSF, which recently awarded $1 million to a UT-led electric vehicle research coalition, is investing $18 million over six years to fund the Center for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing at UT.
The center will focus on two things: creating advanced alloys and ceramics that can withstand extreme environments, and using artificial intelligence to discover, create and understand new quantum materials.
Though it sounds complex, this research could have applications that directly affect Tennesseans' futures. The researchers leading these efforts shared with Knox News some exciting ways the science could be applied to everyday life.
Faster-flight 'journeys' could require new materials
Kate Page, an assistant professor in UT's department of materials science and engineering, is leading the efforts related to alloys and ceramics.
Page told Knox News standard materials can't always withstand high levels of heat and, when it comes to flight, that can be a problem at extremely high speeds.
If the future involves traveling faster and for longer distances, she said, "we'll definitely need completely new materials to accompany us on those journeys."
The same approach could apply to drilling deep into the Earth and journeying deep into the ocean, as highlighted by the implosion of the Titan submersible.
It's not quite clear how Titan lost contact during its journey, Page said, but it conjures a worthwhile point: It's not just vessels that need to be durable in extreme situations, but their computing and communication components as well.
While not as consumer-focused, the area Page is leading also will have a strong focus on applications with nuclear reactors.
In addition to the center operating out of UT's Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing at Cherokee Farm, it also will have space at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Shull Wollan Center.
Computers that can solve the most complex of problems
Adrian Del Maestro, head of UT's department of physics and astronomy, will lead the research related to new quantum materials.
By using artificial intelligence, he told Knox News, researchers should be able to discover and understand new types of materials the human brain can't decipher on its own.
One major area of focus will be finding new materials and techniques to scale-up quantum computers, making them accessible to more consumers.
These types of computers, mostly found at major tech headquarters, are capable of solving problems far more complex than the average consumer computer can handle.
These computers have the potential to discover new drugs and solve the classic traveling salesman problem, in which businesses seek to maximize logistical strategies to save time and money.
This research could also change the way batteries are created through "rational design" − that is, creating a material best-suited for a long-lasting battery rather than selecting from materials that already exist.
Del Maestro said this research also could be applied to navigation in the absence of GPS, which could have applications in future space exploration.
Education through new University of Tennessee research center
The Center for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing will have roughly 10 graduate students joining each area of research, as well as six post-doctoral associates. A research faculty member will be hired for each team, Page said, and more than 200 undergraduates will participate in the center over six years.
"This is going much wider and also deeper into a very specific area of fundamental human interest and need," she said. "And so, the idea is these are extremely complex problems, and they are not best studied by one small group here and one small group there."
UT is among nine institutes equally splitting NSF's $162 million investment in Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers across the country. The UT center plans to launch in September, Page said.
"The centers will engage with local startups and the business community, including those within their respective states, to form partnerships that can take novel materials from the discovery phase to commercialization," according to a news release.
Ryan Wilusz is a downtown growth and development reporter. Phone 865-317-5138. Email ryan.wilusz@knoxnews.com. Instagram @knoxscruff.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A man and his stepson who died while visiting Big Bend National Park in West Texas were from Orlando, park rangers confirmed on Monday.
A spokesperson with Big Bend National Park confirmed with News 6 that the family — a 31-year-old man and his two stepsons, ages 14 and 21 — is from the Orlando area. Their names have not been released.
The father was hiking the Marufo Vega Trail on Friday with his two stepsons when the 14-year-old became sick during the hike and lost consciousness.
Temperatures at the time were 119 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Park Service.
The 31-year-old hiked back to the vehicle while the boy’s older brother tried to carry him back to the trailhead, according to the park service.
Park rangers and U.S. Border Patrol agents reached the trail and found that the boy had died. While searching for the stepfather, park rangers found the man’s vehicle crashed over the embankment at an overlook, where he was pronounced dead.
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“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,” the National Park Service said in a release.
The names of the two victims were not immediately released by authorities, and the causes of their deaths was not immediately known.
An excessive heat warning is in effect in the area through Tuesday evening.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – The Winter Park couple who went to space and sued OceanGate’s CEO over fraud claims has dropped their lawsuit after the company’s Titan submersible likely imploded, killing the CEO and everyone else on board.
“Money is a driving force in our economy, but honor, respect and dignity are more important to the human soul. We wish the entire OceanGate family and the families of those aboard the Titan the very best as they grieve the loss of their loved ones,” the couple said in a statement on Monday.
Marc and Sharon Hagle had sued OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush in February, claiming the couple had invested thousands of dollars beginning in November 2016. However, the mission kept getting canceled or pushed back.
When the Hagles demanded a full refund of their money in 2019, the lawsuit claimed OceanGate told the Hagles they needed to participate in a July 2021 expedition or they would not be entitled to a credit or refund.
OceanGate’s Titan submersible was launched earlier this month on an expedition to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. However, the company lost contact with the vehicle.
It’s now believed that the Titan imploded, killing Rush, British businessman Hamish Harding, Titanic expert Paul-Henry Nergeolet, and father-and-son Shahzada and Suleman Dawood.
The Hagles made news in 2022 when they launched on board Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket to the edge of space in a 10-minute mission.
Sharon Hagle founded the nonprofit SpaceKids Global to inspire students to get into STEAM careers.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Melissa Gullatte, of Birmingham, Alabama, is turning tragedy into triumph as she uses an art-funded scholarship to pay homage to her sister.
In 2021, Gullatte lost her sister, Kristi Metz. The two had been inseparable since a young age, even calling themselves “twins” because of their matching red hair and their small two-year age gap.
Gullatte said they were “absolutely best friends,” bonding over show choir, singing and playing guitar while in high school together. They were both convinced they would become famous, Gullatte said.
“She was just the best,” Gullatte said. “She was very kind-hearted and she always had time for the people around her. And she just always had a joyful smile on her face.”
The most the two had ever been at odds, it seems, was during their time at Auburn University (Gullatte) and the University of Alabama (Metz). Even then, Gullatte said her older sister would come to Auburn games to watch her perform as a majorette.
“Even as adults we lived in the same neighborhood,” Gullatte said.
After Metz passed, Gullatte wanted to find a way to honor her.
One day, inspiration struck when she saw some small watercolors lying in a box from Metz’s desk. Gullatte, herself an artist, had an idea to merge their artwork.
“She also had an interest in water colors,” Gullatte said. “Totally different style than me, but she loved abstract style.”
The small pieces of art were in colors of pink, blue and white. Immediately, Gullatte thought of her sister’s favorite place to vacation, where they often went as a family: Seaside, Florida.
Gullatte recalled late nights where the kids would go to bed, and the rest of the family would stay up for hours playing board games – specifically their favorite, Code Names.
“She had two little kids,” Gullatte said. “Now, me being a mom as well, I totally understand when she would just say, ‘Life is so chaotic.’ But when we would all go to the beach, it was just so peaceful and fun and worry-free … I think what she liked about it was the peace and the relaxation of the beach.”
Naturally, when Gullatte came across her sister’s abstract art, her mind immediately went to a beach sunset. Using Metz’s paintings as a base concept, Gullatte created artwork of her own to be layered on top. She then scanned in copies of her work, alongside copies of her sister’s, in three pairs, and layered them to create three new pieces of art.
The three pieces – titled “Everlasting Love,” “Sing for Joy” and “Wings Like Eagles” – created the collection “Joy Comes in the Morning.”
“Joy is definitely the word I would use for her,” Gullatte said. “She was just a very joyful person. She certainly was fiery, cause like I said, she was a redhead. But just so joyful. (She) always found the positive in everything and was just so kind.”
Gullatte started selling the art about a month ago through her business Gracefully Made Art, which she started about eight years prior.
Not only are the paintings an homage themselves to her sister, but each purchase is soaked in purpose. 100% of the proceeds from the collection will go to a scholarship in her sister’s name at Samford University.
Metz worked in the marketing department at Samford for over five years, in addition to her interior design business that she had started just 6 months before she passed.
“She loved Samford and she loved her coworkers,” Gullatte said. “Working for the University, she interacted with a ton of different people. And so there have been so many people who have told us just really neat stories, or just how she would brighten their day.”
Samford University confirmed that they are currently working to establish a scholarship in Metz’s name, funded by the artwork. Gullatte said she will get to pick what department the scholarship is awarded under, and board members at the University will choose the recipient.
“We’re still just finalizing details,” Gullatte said. “I’m just very excited that I do get to honor her this way and create something in her name that will carry on for a long time.”
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A truck fire briefly closed Interstate 69 near Ashley early today, the DeKalb County sheriff's department said. No one was injured.
A semi driver who was not identified was traveling north on the interstate near the 340-mile marker about 1:30 a.m. when a tire went flat and caught fire, the sheriff's department said in a statement.
The driver saw smoke so he pulled onto the shoulder, the statement said. The trailer then caught fire from the burning tire, and the driver unhooked the semi-tractor from the trailer.
The interstate was closed for about an hour while the fire was extinguished, the sheriff's department said. Ashley firefighters and the Waterloo marshal's office assisted. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/truck-fire-briefly-closes-i-69/article_5651e5a8-140c-11ee-834c-b703662dc66d.html | 2023-06-26T16:06:16 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/truck-fire-briefly-closes-i-69/article_5651e5a8-140c-11ee-834c-b703662dc66d.html |
Winchester Road will be restricted Tuesday between Airport Expressway and Ardis Drive during gas-line work, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
For questions or to report problems, contact the city's right of way department at 427-6155.
Winchester Road will be restricted Tuesday between Airport Expressway and Ardis Drive during gas-line work, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
For questions or to report problems, contact the city's right of way department at 427-6155. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/winchester-road-section-restricted-tuesday/article_3673135c-1410-11ee-9454-d7f086457b0e.html | 2023-06-26T16:06:16 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/winchester-road-section-restricted-tuesday/article_3673135c-1410-11ee-9454-d7f086457b0e.html |
As the temperature increases in North Texas, so does the crime.
Dallas, like many other cities across the country, usually sees an uptick in violence around the summer months.
Law enforcement officials gathered to discuss ongoing efforts to curb summer gun violence on Monday morning.
At 10 a.m., United States Attorney Leigha Simonton was joined by ATF Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey Boshek and Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia.
Several local nonprofits have also made efforts to curb violent crime during the summer months. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/watch-live-law-enforcement-officials-discuss-efforts-to-curb-summer-violence-in-dallas/3284382/ | 2023-06-26T16:10:26 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/watch-live-law-enforcement-officials-discuss-efforts-to-curb-summer-violence-in-dallas/3284382/ |
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