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What to Know
- After a series of fires involving faulty e-bike batteries including a recent blaze that claimed four lives, New York City officials announced Sunday that they are receiving a $25 million emergency grant from the federal government to fund scores of charging stations citywide.
- Mayor Eric Adams hopes the stations will provide a safer way for delivery workers, who rely on e-bikes to efficiently do their jobs, to recharge lithium batteries used to power their bicycles.
- The announcement comes after a lithium ion battery caught fire and engulfed an e-bike shop in Manhattan’s Chinatown. The fire and thick smoke spread to apartments above the shop, killing four people and injuring three others, including a responding firefighter.
After a series of fires involving faulty e-bike batteries including a recent blaze that claimed four lives, New York City officials announced Sunday that they are receiving a $25 million emergency grant from the federal government to fund scores of charging stations citywide.
Mayor Eric Adams hopes the stations will provide a safer way for delivery workers, who rely on e-bikes to efficiently do their jobs, to recharge lithium batteries used to power their bicycles.
“This means that residents will no longer need to charge the e-bikes in their apartments — what we find to be extremely dangerous, particularly when you charge them overnight,” Adams said at a news conference Sunday. He was flanked by the state’s two U.S. senators who helped secure the funding from the US. Department of Transportation.
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The announcement comes after a lithium ion battery caught fire and engulfed an e-bike shop in Manhattan’s Chinatown. The fire and thick smoke spread to apartments above the shop, killing four people and injuring three others, including a responding firefighter.
In the days since, New York City officials sought the public’s help in cracking down on unsafe e-bike shops and fire officials issued at least 10 citations to shops for improper handling of the batteries.
City officials said they’d previously fined the shop for its e-bike charging practices, though inspectors reportedly did not check to see if the store was selling reconditioned batteries on a recent visit.
Under new guidelines, fire officials will be directed to respond to complaints about e-bike batteries within 12 hours, rather than the previous policy of three days.
New York City has seen over 100 fires and 13 deaths this year linked to e-bikes, more than double the total number of fatalities from last year, officials said.
The city has issued nearly 500 summonses related to e-bikes, which can result in fines between $1,000 and $5,000.
The batteries can overheat if defective or improperly charged.
Adams had announced in March that the city was working to establish charging stations. The grant would fund an initial 170 charging units in about 50 locations.
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, the Senate Majority Leader, said the charging stations proved “new hope” to prevent “these fires that start from shoddy China-made lithium ion batteries and chargers,” he said during the press conference.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said she and Schumer were working on legislation to establish safety standards for batteries.
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Happy Monday. What did I miss? Has it rained?
I-40 lane closures
All together now … the N.C. Department of Transportation closed a few lanes of Interstate 40 Sunday night and plans to do so again tonight.
Per official N.C. DOT communications folk, I-40 west in Forsyth County closed one of the two lanes between N.C. 66 and Union Cross Road Sunday.
(Missed that one; I rarely venture out after dark on weekends.)
Of more immediate concern is the fact that DOT will close one of two lanes on I-40 westbound between High Point Road to the I-74/I-40 interchange from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
That will matter to early risers and commuters trying to get a jump start on another workweek.
The stated reason is the same as always: ongoing bridge preservation and road rehabilitation.
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The impact of one person
Everything you need to know about measuring Carol Templeton’s impact on the community could be measured in a single phone call.
Templeton, the founder and driving force behind the Forsyth Backpack Program - a model for making sure children don’t go hungry in this community - officially stepped down last Monday.
To mark the occasion, her friends and coworkers created a pretext for a board meeting and threw her a going away party intended to be a surprise.
But before any of that came to pass, I wanted to find out a little bit about the Forsyth Backpack Program and Templeton’s role in it.
In order to do that, a few phone calls were placed. The first one returned came from Janet Garrison, a board member and former director of operations who has worked alongside Templeton since both women were volunteers at Brunson Elementary.
Garrison, just so you know, was on vacation up north enjoying the spectacular scenery - and occasionally spotty cell service - at Arcadia National Park in Maine.
A lot of people might let a work-related call roll into voice mail. I’m on vacation. It’ll wait.
But Garrison found a signal and returned a message almost immediately.
“Basically she’s been everything,” Garrison said when asked about Templeton’s impact.
The Forsyth Backpack Program was started in 2012 as a way to see that hungry children had food at home on weekends and over long holiday breaks.
Heart-breaking as it sounds, childhood hunger is just a fact. But until or unless you’ve spent time in a school, you may not know the depth and breadth of the problem.
That’s how Garrison and Templeton realized the seriousness of a near hidden issue. They were both volunteers at Brunson when they saw..
“It was eye-opening,” Garrison said via cell from the coast of Maine. “As far as I goes for me - I can’t speak for Carol but I imagine it was similar - I just didn’t see it until somebody pointed it out.
“When you see a child in the cafeteria pocketing a few things so they have something to eat at home, it hits you like a ton of bricks. There’s no looking away after that.”
So much so that Templeton got busy and dedicated the better part of a decade to doing something about it.
From its inception, the Forsyth Backpack Program has grown into an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit that discreetly sends food home with kids who live in what are charitably called “food unstable homes.”
From just a single school, the organization has grown to the point where it serves students in more than a dozen.
It works in partnership with the Second Harvest Foodbank of Northwest North Carolina to make sure those kids have healthy sustainable options.
Similar programs are in place at other schools - no one has a monopoly on trying to feed hungry kids - but those typically are one-to-one, meaning that a church or other civic-minded organization assembles the food for a single school.
“Food is a basic necessity, and everything flows from that—health, growth, education,” Templeton told a reporter several years ago. “It’s hard to think about a small child trying to sit still or falling asleep in class because they haven’t had anything to eat over the weekend. Hunger affects every aspect of the child’s well-being.” | https://greensboro.com/news/local/two-things-two-lanes-of-i-40-to-close-again-tonight-in-forsyth-county/article_160a39a6-1433-11ee-86a1-275f655c5720.html | 2023-06-26T16:14:41 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/two-things-two-lanes-of-i-40-to-close-again-tonight-in-forsyth-county/article_160a39a6-1433-11ee-86a1-275f655c5720.html |
Richmond detectives have identified Willie Green Jr., 65, of Richmond, as the victim of Thursday's shooting near the Hillside Court neighborhood.
Around 7:41 a.m. Thursday, Richmond Police responded to the 2000 block of Mansion Avenue for a report of a person down. Officers found Green unresponsive in an alley, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Green was pronounced dead at the scene.
Richmond Police are investigating Green's death as a homicide. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 or contact Crime Stoppers' anonymous line at (804) 780-1000.
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From the Archives: The Capitol Hotel
The Capitol Hotel was located on 720 E. Grace St. Street in downtown Richmond. The 120-unit hotel was built in the early 1900s and served as a hotel for decades until the late 1980s when rooms were rented out as affordable housing.
When the structure started to decline, the property owner decided to raze the hotel and build a parking lot in its place. Advocates who sought to assist the homeless and poor rallied to stop the demolition but the effort to save the structure failed.
The hotel was ultimately emptied and closed in 1990. Residents were given 120 days notice to vacate.
The Capitol Hotel was razed in 1991. Capitol Parking expanded a 30- space lot to hold 100 cars in its place.
Today, the United States District Court Eastern District of Virginia Courthouse stands in the former Capitol Hotel’s location.
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Tom Horne to schools: Stop teaching English learners in Spanish or lose funding
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has ratcheted up his attack on Arizona's dual language programs.
Horne, a staunch proponent of English language immersion instruction, is warning schools they risk losing education funding if they allow students not yet proficient in English to participate in 50-50 dual language programs where half the day is taught in English and half the day is taught in Spanish or some other language.
In a memo issued on June 19, Horne maintains that dual language programs that include students not proficient in English violate Proposition 203. The ballot measure passed by voters in 2000 requires students classified as English learners to be taught only in English.
The number of dual language programs in Arizona has increased in recent years because the Legislature in 2019 unanimously decided to give schools more flexibility to teach English learners.
The legislation was approved after data showed English learners were not adequately learning English and were falling behind academically under the existing administration of Proposition 203.
As a result of the 2019 law, the State Board of Education created four models for instructing English learners. Three of the models are based on structured English language instruction, which Horne has no problem with. They require English learners to receive at least two hours of structured English language instruction a day, down from four hours previously.
The fourth model allows schools to teach English learners in 50-50 dual language immersion programs. English learners enrolled in dual language programs spend half the day learning in English, which Horne says is OK. But they also spend half the day learning in Spanish or another language. Horne says that violates the law.
More than 900 English learner students were enrolled in dual language programs in the 2021-22 school year, according to Arizona Department of Education data. Data for the 2022-23 school year has not yet been released. Still, the number of students in dual language programs likely increased because more schools are adding dual language programs or expanding the ones they already have in the wake of the 2019 legislation.
Horne releases legal memo, threatens funding
As legal ammunition for his argument, Horne cites a May 31 memo from the Arizona Legislative Council, the legal arm of the Arizona Legislature, to state Senate Majority Leader Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City. The memo concludes that the 50-50 dual language model "likely violates" Proposition 203 if it allows students classified as English learners to be taught in a language other than English.
Horne makes an exception for English learners granted parental waivers after demonstrating they already have good English speaking skills, are 10 or older, or have special needs.
"Any district or school that continues placing English language learners into dual language classes, without the requisite parental waivers, should be aware of the legal consequences," Horne states in the June 19 memo.
The possible consequences include the loss of English language learner funds administered by the state and lawsuits from parents, the memo states.
"I want to emphasize that these rules only apply to students who have not yet attained proficiency in English. Once they attain English proficiency, we encourage dual language, or any other programs, that will cause them to be proficient in more than one language," the memo adds.
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The Arizona Department of Education has the authority to exclude English learners without parental waivers from participating in 50-50 dual language programs, said Sean Ross, executive director of the Arizona Board of Education, which created the four English learner models. As the state's schools chief, Horne oversees the state's education department.
"If ADE were eliminating the 50/50 option, they would be required to come before the State Board to have the new models approved," Ross said in an email. "However, the use of a waiver to use the model is an administrative decision, which falls under the purview of ADE and does not require State Board approval."
The new memo puts into writing statements Horne has made publicly since he became superintendent of public instruction in January, a job Horne also held from 2003 to 2011.
Horne considers dual language programs a form of bilingual education, which he says prevents English learners from adequately learning English, and which Proposition 203 was intended to stomp out in Arizona.
Horne's memo drew condemnation from proponents of dual language programs, which they say help English learners acquire English without falling behind academically and help them maintain their first language.
"When Tom Horne goes on the attack against public schools and educators in order to advance his own political agenda, it's Arizona's students who suffer most. It's a pattern we've seen play out again and again and again," said Marisol Garcia, president of the Arizona Education Association.
"The research is clear — all students, especially English learners, benefit academically from bilingual education. And bilingual programs aren't just backed by research — they're beloved by students, families and educators alike," Garcia said in a written statement.
Garcia noted that the Legislature voted unanimously to give school districts more flexibility to instruct English learners.
"To see Tom Horne attempting to tear down these programs more or less unilaterally, just to serve his own political ends, is beyond frustrating," Garcia said.
Arizona Department of Education to require parental waivers
During the 2021-22 school year, 941 students classified as English learners participated in a 50-50 dual language immersion program at more than 100 schools in 20 school districts, according to Arizona Department of Education data.
It's unknown if some English learners who participated in these programs in the past had parental waivers because it was not yet a requirement, said Adela Santa Cruz, Horne's deputy associate superintendent who oversees English language acquisition programs. But in the 2023-24 school year, which begins in July for some districts, all English learners will be required to have parental waivers to participate in the programs, she said.
Many dual language programs also include students fluent in English whose parents want them to learn Spanish or another second language. But the department does not track the number of non-English learners participating in the programs, Santa Cruz said.
Removing English learners from dual language programs would weaken the programs, advocates say, because students who are fluent in English benefit from learning alongside students whose first language is Spanish or some other language, and vice versa.
Earlier this year, Santa Cruz said publicly that the Department of Education had consulted with the Arizona Attorney General's Office to determine if the 50-50 dual language model violates Proposition 203.
The Arizona Department of Education has not received a response, said Doug Nick, a department spokesperson.
"The Arizona Department of Education has regular conversations with its agency counsel from the Attorney General’s Office," Nick said in an email. "Earlier this year, we requested an informal opinion regarding the English language learner law. We have been told several times that it would be sent, but we have yet to receive the final product we requested."
However, Richie Taylor, a spokesperson for Attorney General Kris Mayes, said the Attorney General's Office had received no such request.
"We have not received any requests for an official Attorney General Opinion on this topic," Taylor said. "Because the Attorney General’s Office represents state agencies, including ADE, I am unable to comment further due to attorney-client privilege."
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Ozempic and other new drugs touted for aiding weight loss are divisive. Here's why
Ozempic and other new drugs touted for aiding in weight loss are creating a cultural and class divide. Here's what Arizonans need to know.
Tucson resident Shari Healy started taking Ozempic in October and by March had lost 40 pounds.
It wasn't without struggle. She had bouts of nausea and episodes of severe vomiting.
A back surgery on Jan. 20 left Healy so weak ― she could barely eat and had extremely low energy ― that her son begged her to stop the weekly Ozempic injections she was giving herself.
In April, she finally did.
By the third week of May, with her strength returning, Healy was back on Ozempic. She has battled excess weight for most of her life, trying multiple diets, pills and programs. Finally, she has found something that works and she's not about to give it up, Healy said.
"(Ozempic) is probably the only successful intervention that I've tried. And especially that I tried that wasn't me thinking about food every second of the day," said Healy, 61, who works as a utilization management consultant. "Getting rid of that chatter in my head was just amazing. I am not obsessing about food all the time."
Healy is more fortunate than many patients who want to get one of the newer and much-hyped injectable drugs like Ozempic that are showing promise in helping with weight loss. Ozempic is indicated for Type 2 diabetes, which Healy doesn't have, though she does have other health problems, including hyperthyroidism. Her insurance initially declined to cover the Ozempic but on a second try said yes. So far, she's had no out-of-pocket costs, she said.
Social media posts and news stories about people losing weight with the drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have been ubiquitous for much of 2023. The drugs, often collectively referred to as Ozempic in popular culture, appear to have promising results in helping some people shed pounds. Yet the medications are divisive because of who can and can't get them.
The problem isn't so much a matter of demand that's higher than the supply, though that can be an issue, too. The bigger challenge with Ozempic and the other new drugs is about insurance companies and affordability, doctors and patients say. Many insurers won't pay for medications that are prescribed for weight loss. The insurance denials and high list price of the drugs are creating a have and have-not divide when it comes to who can get them.
Linzy Taylor, a mother, actor, writer and TikTok content creator, says her insurance company refused to cover the prescription for Mounjaro that her primary care doctor wrote, and when she looked into paying the full price, she realized that there was "no way" she could afford the Mounjaro list price of about $1,000 per month for an indefinite period of time.
Taylor, a 38-year-old Surprise resident, chose a solution that many other patients are turning to: a medical spa. Medical spas and some online companies are offering compounded semaglutide, which is the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, at a much lower cost than the brand-name drugs. Yet getting the semaglutide at a med spa is still typically hundreds of dollars per month, which is not affordable for many people.
Mounjaro, like Ozempic, is only indicated for people with Type 2 diabetes, which Taylor doesn't have, though her blood sugar levels are high enough that she has been diagnosed with prediabetes. She has other health problems, too. She needs a hysterectomy, but her doctors told her she would need to lose 40 pounds before she would be eligible to have the surgery.
For Taylor, the benefits after three weekly semaglutide injections have included losing nine pounds and two inches from her waist, though there has been a downside, too. She's had extreme constipation, menstrual problems, nausea, low energy and searing headaches while on the medication, though the side effects improved somewhat after she got the injection in her leg rather than her stomach, she said.
"People say after two months or so the side effects subside. I want to stick it out," she said. "Both my biological parents died at a young age, at 60 and 61, and they were both diabetic. One was Type 1, the other Type 2 and neither one took very good care of themselves."
Taylor says she has been tormented by "food noise" since she was a child and has long had weight problems. But the semaglutide has tamed what Taylor calls a "beast" inside herself that was always hungry, and made her just want to "eat and eat and eat," she said.
"I could eat a full meal and then say to my husband 'I'm hungry,' daily, all the time," she said. "I'm so petrified of that 'I'm hungry, I'm hungry, I'm hungry' voice coming back and basically eating away all my progress."
Doctor: 'There's a huge class divide' in accessing the new drugs
All three of the newer injectable drugs are much more readily available to people with the disposable income to pay for them. Providers who treat people with obesity say that many of the people who need or want Ozempic are not able to get it due to cost and insurance companies are routinely denying to cover most or all of the price. The same goes for Wegovy and Mounjaro.
Arizona's Medicaid program, which is called the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment system, does not cover weight-loss drugs, spokesperson Heidi Capriotti wrote in an email. Medicare doesn't cover drugs prescribed for weight loss, either. A 2003 law that established the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit prohibits Part D plans from covering drugs used for weight loss, according to KFF, an independent nonprofit health policy research organization.
In the event of an insurance denial, the newer drugs' list prices are costly. Few patients can afford to pay upward of $900 per month, especially because patients may have to remain on the drugs indefinitely.
"The meds are creating a huge class system where a large segment of the population just can't have that option of treatment, which we think is really unfortunate," said Dr. Farah Husain, a bariatric surgeon who is division chief of bariatric surgery at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix. "There's a huge class divide. ... Coverage for the meds is very minimal."
Husain said there's still not enough recognition among insurers that obesity is an unrelenting disease with a risk of long-term health implications such as diabetes and certain cancers. Treating obesity with medication and surgery is not about cosmetics, she said, it's about improving overall health.
"I think the one thing about this Ozempic debate that's come up is it makes people with obesity feel bad that they would seek a medication to treat their disease and I don't think that's very fair," Husain said.
Obesity is often due to factors that people cannot control, among them genetics and socioeconomic conditions such as access to healthy food and safe places to get exercise, she said. It took insurance companies years to begin covering bariatric surgery, and now there's a reluctance to cover drugs prescribed for weight loss.
"I'm a bariatric surgeon, I love doing it. But I think for my patients, the most equitable care would be to try medications first," Husain said. "It's really interesting that the same medication, slightly different dosing, might be covered if a patient has Type 2 diabetes, but if they only have obesity, it's nixed completely. So, our patients really have quite often almost no medical options because the insurances just don't cover their medications."
Ozempic and Wegovy are the same drug: Semaglutide
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and part of a class of medications that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration first approved to control blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes patients in 2005. Some other drugs in the growing class include Byetta, Victoza, Trulicity and Saxenda. The difference with the newer GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs like Ozempic is that they can be injected once per week instead of once or twice per day and they have modifications that appear to be even more efficient than other drugs in helping patients to lose weight.
Receptor agonists essentially mimic the substance that normally binds to a receptor inside a cell or on its surface. Among other effects, higher levels of GLP-1 are associated with lower blood sugars, and more of a full and less of a hungry sensation. Evidence shows that GLP-1 has the effect of slowing down the gastrointestinal tract, meaning food takes longer to empty from the stomach.
"Your GI tract has a huge number of nerves and communications that are happening in there. And those nerves and those hormones communicate with our brain as well," Husain said. "It's (GLP-1) a pretty complex hormone and it likely operates in other areas too that we don't fully understand. GLP-1 is just one that we know. There are likely 50, 100 other hormones that are altered when we alter the GI tract that we're still trying to figure out."
Ozempic and Wegovy are actually the same drug marketed under different names, though they have different doses and are indicated for different purposes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ozempic in 2017 and Wegovy, which has higher doses of semaglutide, in 2021.
Of the newer GPL-1 receptor agonist drugs that are getting so much attention, only one ― Wegovy ― is actually indicated for weight loss, and only for people with a Body Mass Index (a controversial yet common measure of body fat based on height and weight) of at least 27 or higher. The clinical definition of obesity is a BMI of 30 or more, but Wegovy is indicated for certain patients with a BMI of 27, including those with co-occurring health problems, often known as comorbidities, such as high blood pressure, or for patients with a BMI of 30 and above if they have no comorbidities.
Nearly one in three Arizona adults, or 31.1% of the state's adult population, is considered obese, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Ozempic, Wegovy and a daily pill form of semaglutide called Rybelsus, which the FDA approved in 2019, are all manufactured by the Danish drug company Novo Nordisk.
The FDA approved Mounjaro, manufactured by Eli Lilly, in May 2022 and it's indicated for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. The active ingredient in Mounjaro is not semaglutide but tirzepatide, which according to some early studies is already showing more effectiveness with weight loss than Ozempic or Wegovy. Tirzepatide is engineered to activate the GLP-1 receptor and work in concert with an added hormone receptor called GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide).
"Mounjaro in the head-to-head studies is looking superior so far in outcomes with weight loss," Husain said. "Our preference now would be to shift to the Mounjaro if we could, but the coverage of the meds is minimal, so it's pretty hard to get coverage outside of the diabetic indication."
Tucson family physician Dr. Serign Marong said in his experience, insurers typically won't approve using Ozempic for weight loss unless the patient has Type 2 diabetes.
"With Ozempic, it doesn't even matter now if you have a BMI of like 45; unless you have diabetes, they are not going to approve it," he said. "Patients always ask me what their insurance is going to do. I don't know. All we can do is send it in and try."
Med spas offer cheaper, compounded versions of Ozempic
Kelci Hunter, a nurse practitioner who is medical director of the Vida Bella Med Spa & Weight Loss Center in Glendale, frequently sees clients who wanted Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro for weight loss but either couldn't get it prescribed, or couldn't get it covered by their health insurance. She will write prescriptions for people with BMIs starting at a minimum of about 25 to 27 BMI, she said.
"If their insurance isn't going to cover it and their doctor is not going to be willing to prescribe it, they just seek it out on their own because they are desperate enough to find something to help them lose weight," Hunter said.
Vida Bella offers compounded semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, which the med spa gets from an Arizona compounding pharmacy. Vida Bella also offers compounded terzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro. Since terzepatide is considerably more expensive, Hunter said Vida Bella is mostly prescribing semaglutide, and demand for it is high ― the med spa sees at least 50 patients or more per month for the drug, when new consultations, consultations and follow-ups are included, she said.
"We are super busy with semaglutide. ... It's bringing in a whole new clientele for us," Hunter said.
The Glendale med spa offers semaglutide injections at a starting cost of $400 for the first month and $450 for subsequent months, which is considerably cheaper than the list price for Ozempic.
As a licensed nurse practitioner, Hunter is authorized to write prescriptions in Arizona. To get semaglutide, patients at Vida Bella must get lab work, and then have a consultation with Hunter to review the patient's health history, medication history, and allergies. If she decides to write a prescription, she continues to monitor the patients once per month.
Semaglutide should not be used if people have a history of pancreatitis, nor if they are pregnant or breastfeeding, she said. Hunter is hesitant to give a prescription to anyone who is already taking another blood sugar medication. If any patient has a history of thyroid cancer or a family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia, they are not candidates for the medication, she said. Hunter advises patients not to get the medications from online companies without lab work and medical supervision.
"It's not something I like to just hand people and say, 'Good luck, go ahead,'" Hunter said. "We really need to go over the health history."
Hunter frequently talks about semaglutide as both a prescriber and as someone who uses the drug on both TikTok and Instragram via her social media handle The Arizona Injector (@the.arizona.injector). She has an autoimmune disorder called Hashimoto's disease as well as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which can cause weight gain.
"With hormone issues, if you are gaining weight, usually it's around the midsection and it's a snowball effect of making it really hard to lose weight," she said. "It can get a bad rap that everybody is using it for vanity purposes, but for a lot of people this is very preventive. They can prevent gaining a lot of weight or developing diabetes and a lot of these issues that come with being overweight."
It's possible there could be crackdowns on some compounded versions of the weight-loss drugs. Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, says it is the only company in the U.S. with FDA-approved products containing semaglutide, and that "no FDA-approved generic versions of semaglutide currently exist. We do not sell semaglutide for the purposes of compounding."
The company says it is taking action, including cease-and-desist letters against entities that are "engaging in the unlawful sale of compounded semaglutide, disseminating false advertising, and infringing its trademarks."
However, Scott Brunner, who is the chief executive officer for the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, has emphasized that since Ozempic and Wegovy are on the FDA's drug shortage list and have been for more than a year now, federal law allows for compounding them.
"Compounded drugs are not 'knock-offs,' as they have been referred to in some recent media stories," Brunner said. "Rather, they are legitimate therapies created from pure bulk ingredients by pharmacies that adhere to the rigorous compounding standards of the U.S. Pharmacopeia, are licensed by state boards of pharmacy, and are inspected by those state boards as well as FDA."
The Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding says consumers should not buy any substance that claims to be semaglutide from an online entity without a legitimate prescription from a licensed prescriber and the seller of the product should be a licensed U.S. pharmacy.
The FDA on May 31 warned that some compounders may be using salt forms of semaglutide, including semaglutide sodium and semaglutide acetate, which have not been proven to be safe and effective. The federal agency says it does not verify the safety or effectiveness of compounded drugs.
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy maintains a list of websites known to sell unsafe or fraudulent medications: https://safe.pharmacy/not-recommended-sites/.
'Unprecedented demand' is affecting supply
Ozempic and Wegovy, as well as Mounjaro, have become somewhat of a craze, with entertainment magazines often running articles about who is taking one of the drugs and who is denying using them in spite of having noticeable weight loss. In September, Variety.com ran an article titled "Hollywood’s Secret New Weight Loss Drug, Revealed: The Hype and Hazards of Ozempic." Anecdotal evidence that semaglutide could help curb other addictive behaviors like drinking, smoking and excessive shopping was part of a May 19 article that ran in The Atlantic and has only furthered attention on the medication.
Marong, the Tucson family physician, frequently uses the social media name Dr. Serendipity (@dr.serendipity) to convey health messages. He recently got more than 77,000 views for a TikTok video about the new drugs being touted for weight loss.
He tells viewers that family doctors, not only specialists, are able to prescribe the medications, and that anyone taking them needs medical supervision. His video, filmed while he's skiing, ends by telling viewers that exercise is another great tool for weight loss and for maintaining a healthy weight.
In an interview, Marong said patients ask about the new drugs "all the time," but he doesn't always write those patients a prescription, particularly if they are below a BMI of 30.
"I kind of shy away from prescribing it for someone when they really aren't that overweight and I think that they might be able to make changes on their own. It's not that I haven't given it to people, but I don't want to jump to that," he said. "I'd rather do lifestyle changes first. If somebody cannot make those changes with the appropriate diet, with the appropriate exercise, that's when I start talking about medication."
Also, any rapid weight loss, even without medication, could lead to muscle loss, he cautioned.
In Marong's experience, high demand for Ozempic has led to a problem with supply, something that has also been reported in other parts of the country. As of April 5, the FDA listed Ozempic, Wegovy and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) on its drug shortage list, though all remain available.
"I'd prefer that people who don't really need it aren't on the medication so that people who do really need it are able to get their prescriptions," Marong said.
Officials with Novo Nordisk in a May 30 email to The Arizona Republic said that pharmacies may experience "normal delays" in getting Ozempic given both geographic variabilities and the time required to order the product from their local distribution center. The company described a more acute supply problem with Wegovy. Prescribing trends "continue to increase at a substantial rate and indicate that demand for Wegovy in the U.S. will exceed our current supply capacity," a company statement says.
In a June 2 statement, Mounjaro manufacturer Eli Lilly wrote that the drug's launch has been "unprecedented in the diabetes space" and that wholesalers and pharmacies may experience short-term back orders.
'There's a tremendous amount of pressure to take them'
Much of the mainstream media coverage about using the new medications for weight loss focuses on aesthetics, which is frustrating for Tigress Osborn, a Phoenix-area resident who is chair of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance. Osborn characterizes news coverage about Ozempic and the other drugs as "relentless" and stifling to the "fat joy" that she encourages society to celebrate. Her perspective suggests that in addition to a class divide, the drugs are causing a cultural rift.
Osborn's organization has a campaign called "Equality at Every Size" and supported a new law recently signed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams that bans discrimination based on a person’s weight. The appearance-focused hype around drugs like Ozempic is working against efforts to reduce shame and bias around bigger bodies, said Osborn, who maintains that being fat does not equate with being unhealthy.
"There are all kinds of reasons people will choose not to take these drugs, but there's a tremendous amount of pressure to take them, whether you think they are safe or not," Osborn said. "There's literally nowhere you can go where you can escape having to hear about how your body is wrong, how it's probably going to kill you and how you could easily change it with this new miracle."
Osborn noted that there was at least one other point in recent history when a diet drug became wildly popular with promising results. The anti-obesity treatment fenfluramine/phentermine, more frequently called fen-phen, gained rapid public approval in the early 1990s but was eventually taken off the market due to evidence that it caused heart valve problems.
While there have been studies on how Ozempic and the other new drugs affect people over months and even several years, there's no data that shows the effects of taking the drug over longer periods of time, Osborn said.
Health providers say that going on Ozempic or one of the other drugs for just one or two months probably isn't going to be effective. Hunter advises her patients to stay on semaglutide for at least six months.
"This isn't a magic pill that's going to make you stay 'skinny' forever. You have to put in the work. It's a great jump-start for people. It's motivation to eat better and start exercising. If you are heavier, it's harder to start exercising." Hunter said. "You really need to give your body and your metabolism that time to adjust. This is not something that you want to be on one to two months, drop 10 or whatever pounds and then just stop. That is where that yo-yo weight is just going to jump back up."
Osborn questions what will happen if people take the drugs as a "jump-start" yet ultimately fail to lose weight in the long term. Lifestyle changes with the sole goal of losing weight can turn into disordered eating, she said. Eating disorders affect about 9% of the U.S. population and directly cause about 10,200 deaths per year, the Virginia-based Academy for Eating Disorders says.
Osborn encourages "weight neutral" health improvement practices regardless of whether they help shed pounds. For example, someone who decides to go for a walk every day shouldn't quit if the number on the scale doesn't change, she said.
"Imagine just continuing going for that walk every day, or whatever that health-enhancing behavior might be for you," she said. "Those are the lifestyle changes we want to see."
Husain, the bariatric surgeon at Banner Health, says that since obesity is a chronic complex disease, the people who take the newer medications for weight loss typically won't be using them over a short period of time.
"In this world of the Ozempic craze and the rush, a lot of people have this image that you use it to lose weight and then you stop it," Husain said. "If you start the medication, you need to anticipate that you need to stay on it. ... If you stop it, your body will likely revert to what it was doing prior to the medication and likely you'll have weight regain without it."
Linzy Taylor, the Surprise resident who is taking semaglutide she gets from a med spa, as of June 2 wasn't sure how long she would stay on the medication. She is part of an active TikTok community ― she's got nearly 2 million followers ― that regularly talks and shares experiences with the drugs. Taylor was concerned about some users' reports of mental health side effects from semaglutide, including panic attacks and anxiety.
But she also doesn't want to regain the weight she's lost.
She stopped taking the drug for one week when she traveled because she was worried about side effects. During that week, she felt her hunger come back, she said.
"I would love to see myself on this for six months or something and then get off of it and be able to eat healthy and exercise," she said. "I don't want to die young like my parents did. ... I'm 38 and I'm married to a 56-year-old man, and I think he's healthier than I am, and that's not really great for my kids."
Reach health care reporter Stephanie Innes at Stephanie.Innes@gannett.com or at 602-444-8369. Follow her on Twitter @stephanieinnes. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2023/06/26/the-class-and-cultural-divide-over-ozempic-and-other-weight-loss-drugs/70185898007/ | 2023-06-26T16:19:57 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2023/06/26/the-class-and-cultural-divide-over-ozempic-and-other-weight-loss-drugs/70185898007/ |
'Miracle' weight-loss drugs give unbeatable results ... but they have drawbacks, too
Doctors’ offices and medical spas in Arizona are getting flooded with requests for prescriptions for these drugs.
They originally were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Type 2 diabetes, but their success in helping people lose weight is what's making them a near-household name. As patients are reporting promising results, word is getting around.
It’s almost impossible to avoid hearing about Ozempic, Wegovy and their active ingredient, semaglutide, in the news or on social media.
But are these new so-called miracle drugs too good to be true? Who are they really for, and how can people get them? This week on The Lab at azcentral, in conjunction with Valley 101, we look into how the drugs work and the reality of how they make people feel.
Troubles cited:Ozempic and other new drugs touted for aiding weight loss are divisive. Here's why
We spoke with doctors, patients and others to find out why the drugs are different from other weight-loss interventions and why the medications have become divisive, both culturally and socioeconomically.
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What to know about the Granite Mountain Hotshots and the tragic Yarnell Hill Fire
The Yarnell Hill Fire overran and killed 19 wildland firefighters with the Granite Mountain Hotshots crew on June 30, 2013.
It was the deadliest wildland fire for U.S. firefighters since 1933 and the greatest loss of U.S. firefighter life since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Who were the Granite Mountain Hotshots?
The Granite Mountain Hotshots were members of a wildland firefighting crew based out of the Prescott Fire Department. The group began as a fuels management crew in 2001 whose job it was to reduce the growth of fire-prone vegetation and create defensible space around buildings.
In 2004, the crew also started to respond to wildfires regionally and nationally. In 2008, it gained interagency hotshot crew trainee status and became the Granite Mountain Hotshots. Hotshot wildland firefighters are considered the special forces of firefighting, elite teams of about 20 firefighters who battle large, high-priority fires.
The Granite Mountain Hotshots had fought several wildfires in 2013 before the Yarnell Hill Fire ignited.
What was the Yarnell Hill Fire?
The Yarnell Hill fire occurred in Yavapai County near the small town of Yarnell. On June 28, 2013, a lightning strike ignited a fire on a steep mountain ridge west of the town.
Fueled by prolonged drought, dry conditions and dry thunderstorms, where the rain evaporates before touching the ground, the fire exploded in size in a short time, making it challenging to contain.
How big was the Yarnhill Hill Fire?
It started as a small fire, less than a half-acre on June 28, 2013, but the blaze grew over multiple days, burning more than 8,300 acres, destroying 127 structures and forcing the evacuation of the town of about 700 residents.
On June 30, 2013, powered by strong winds, the fire grew from 300 acres to more than 2,000 acres.
What went wrong during the Yarnell Hill Fire?
Earlier in the afternoon on June 30, the crew had communicated over the radio that they were “in the black” or in burned-over areas, near a ridge top. These areas are safe because they no longer have fuel for the fire to burn. It was assumed the firefighters would stay there.
No one realized that the crew left the black-burned area and headed southeast toward another safety zone at Boulder Springs Ranch in the Glen Ilah neighborhood of Yarnell.
During this time, there was a change in wind direction and speed, causing the fire to spread south three times faster than it had been moving previously.
The change in the fire spread meant that all their escape routes were blocked.
Why did the hotshots leave the black?
No official explanation exists for why they left the black-burned safety zone to try to get to Boulder Springs Ranch. The crew's decision to leave a safe area as winds whipped the blaze into a firestorm confounded wildfire experts and has remained a mystery despite multiple investigations.
What issues occurred that day that made the fire challenging?
The Yarnell Hill area had not experienced wildfire in more than 45 years. With extreme drought conditions and an excess of fuel in the form of chaparral and grasses, the area was more prone to burn.
The fire expanded quickly and changed direction which made it difficult for the firefighters to keep pace with the fire.
In addition, official reports revealed there were issues with radio communications and a lack of “radio discipline,” or etiquette.
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What actually killed the Granite Mountain Hotshots?
The firefighters were trapped and were deploying fire shelters when the fire overtook them. They died in the 2,000-degree heat.
The group was found approximately one mile south-southeast of their last known location, roughly 600 yards west of the ranch. Some of the firefighters had fully deployed their shelters, while others were found in partially deployed shelters.
How did Brendan McDonough survive the fire?
Brendan McDonough was the lone survivor among the Granite Mountain Hotshots. On June 30, 2013, he was the lookout, tasked with observing the fire and watching the weather. As the fire grew unexpectedly fast, he had to flee to safety. He, too, thought the crew was safe in the black-burned area.
Who were the men who died?
Andrew Ashcraft, 29
Robert Caldwell, 23
Travis Carter, 31
Dustin Deford, 24
Christopher MacKenzie, 30
Eric Marsh, 43
Grant McKee, 21
Sean Misner, 26
Scott Norris, 28
Wade Parker, 22
John Percin Jr., 24
Anthony Rose, 23
Jesse Steed, 36
Joe Thurston, 33
Travis Turbyfill, 27
William Warneke, 26
Clayton Whitted, 28
Kevin Woyjeck, 21
Garret Zuppiger, 27
Who found the bodies of the Granite Mountain hotshots?
An Arizona Department of Public Safety officer was able to reach the area more than two hours after the fire overtook the hotshots.
How long did the Yarnhill Hill Fire last?
It took emergency personnel 12 days to contain the fire. It burned from June 28 to July 10, 2013.
What was the outcome of the Yarnell Hill Fire investigation?
The Yarnell Hill Fire Serious Accident Investigation Report by the Arizona State Forestry Division released later that year stated: "The judgments and decisions of the incident management organizations managing this fire were reasonable. Firefighters performed within their scope of duty, as defined by their respective organizations. The Team found no indication of negligence, reckless actions, or violations of policy or protocol."
Were the hotshots' families compensated after the tragedy?
Within days of the 2013 tragedy, donations to help the hotshots' families poured in from all over the world — and continued coming for months. One key organization managing the donations, the 100 Club of Arizona, collected $4.6 million for families.
Family members of 12 deceased hotshots also settled a wrongful-death lawsuit with the state of Arizona for $50,000 each on the eve of the second anniversary of the fire.
The litigation also included a workplace-safety case filed against the Arizona State Forestry Division, which contained multiple violations and fines totaling $559,000. In lieu of the fines, seven families that did not sue the state will receive $10,000 each from the Forestry Division, which was responsible for managing the fire.
The settlement contains no admission of liability by the Forestry Division. In addition, the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health withdrew a previous list of "willful" safety breaches by the agency and replaced them with a single "unclassified" violation. The language says Forestry failed to provide a hazard-free work environment during the Yarnell Hill Fire and management "failed to re-evaluate, re-prioritize and update fire suppression strategies" as a thunderstorm radically increased dangers.
Yarnell Hill Fire:New account of hotshot deaths
What disputed details were revealed more than a year after the fire?
More than a year after 19 firefighters perished in the Yarnell Hill blaze, the crew's lone survivor purportedly made a shocking revelation: Granite Mountain Hotshots were ordered to leave their safe zone during a radio call between their supervisor and his chief deputy.
Former Prescott City Attorney Jon Paladini said lookout Brendan McDonough, who barely escaped the firestorm, divulged his secret in a conversation with Darrell Willis, former chief of wildland fires for the city.
McDonough reportedly revealed that the Granite Mountain Hotshots were ordered to leave their safe zone during a radio call between their supervisor and his chief deputy. According to Paladini, McDonough overheard a conversation over the radio between two leaders of the crew. Hotshot Supervisor Eric Marsh had been separated from the others during the fire and descended from a ridge to the ranch. He told Jesse Steed, his deputy who was in charge of the crew, to have Steed and the crew join him at the ranch. Steed disagreed and thought it was a bad idea, but when Marsh gave him a direct order to descend, Steed acquiesced.
During one of the final radio transmissions, Steed reportedly told Marsh the crew was not going to make it. Marsh joined the other hotshots and was trapped with them as the flames moved in.
McDonough and Willis have denied Paladini’s account.
'Only the Brave' was the movie made about the firefighters
"Only the Brave," the 2017 movie starring Josh Brolin, Jeff Bridges and Miles Teller, tells the story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. It is, as the trailer says, "based on true events."
When it comes to what counts — the events of the Yarnell Hill Fire itself — "Only the Brave" sticks to the facts. In other parts of the story, it's hit or miss.
The depiction of the crew's final day together matches the records from the fire investigation, interviews with some of the people involved and a book by the fire crew's sole survivor, Brendan McDonough (played by Miles Teller).
'Only the Brave':How accurate is the movie? Here's what it gets right and wrong
What memorials honor the Granite Mountain hotshots?
The Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew Learning and Tribute Center has been open since 2018.
The center, located in Prescott's Gateway Mall, tells the story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, preserving and displaying artifacts and memorabilia while educating visitors about wildland fires, firefighting and prevention.
A new mural honoring the Granite Mountain Hotshots is scheduled to be unveiled on June 28 on the side of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce at the corner of West Goodwin Street and South Montezuma Street.
Prescott no longer has a hotshot crew. Firefighters in the city have focused full time on fuels management.
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Gilbert street improvements are coming soon, but costs are rising. Here's what to know
Gilbert residents soon will see the first construction on their streets using funds from a 2021 voter-approved bond.
Residents narrowly passed the $515 million bond program by 164 votes. Gilbert officials maintain road improvements are needed to mitigate congestion in the town. Its population is about 275,000 and is expected to grow by 30,000 people by 2030.
Today, 17% of roads in the town have more than 30,000 daily trips. By 2040, that figure is expected to grow to 38%.
The funds were meant to cover street projects outlined for the next five years. However, with the increasing cost of materials and contractors, officials said the money won’t cover all that was planned.
The funds will cover 48 projects instead of the initially planned 57, said Jessica Marlow, Gilbert’s public works director.
Town staff are working to stretch the dollars as far as they can by going after federal funding and regional funding, she said. The extension of Proposition 400 is expected to help pay for various projects on tap, but with that funding source in limbo, Marlow expects projects scheduled in the later years could be further delayed to ensure high priority projects get done.
The town has issued about $200 million of the $515 million bond funds, said Kelly Pfost, the town’s budget director. It will issue the rest of the bonds when the town is ready to move forward with other projects.
Marlow said many projects are close to fully designed and could start construction in the latter part of the year, but town officials are doing their best to stagger the projects so the work won’t be a nuisance for residents.
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Gilbert street improvements to come at increased cost
Key project costs for the town have increased since 2021. Here are the latest projections.
Guadalupe Road reconstruction: Improvements to Guadalupe Road from Arizona Avenue to McQueen Road will be the first project to break ground, sometime this summer, Marlow said. It’s one of the roads in Gilbert that has more than 30,000 daily trips. The initial estimated cost was $9 million; now, the cost is expected to be closer to $14 million.
Val Vista Lakes: New pavement within the Val Vista Lakes community could be under construction within six months. Most roads within the subdivision are managed by the town, and ones managed by the homeowner’s association won’t be updated. The town also will replace aging water lines while it rips up the old pavement. The initial cost estimate was $47.5 million; now, the work is projected to cost $62.7 million.
Ocotillo Bridge: A bridge over Gilbert Regional Park connecting Higley and Greenfield roads was initially estimated to cost $67.2 million. Now, the cost is projected to reach $111 million covering design, land acquisition and construction costs. The project is at 60% design and could start construction within eight to 10 months and take another year to build, Marlow said. The bridge was proposed to be supported by Proposition 400 and would be eligible to receive up to $46.6 million in regional funding if the measure reaches voters and is approved.
Vaughn Avenue: The Heritage District, the town’s downtown, has one way in and out, and that’s through the two-lane Gilbert Road. Town officials plan to extend Vaughn Avenue farther west to create a new way to move around. About 25,000 to 30,000 daily trips now take place along Gilbert Road and by 2040 the number of trips would far exceed those numbers. The Vaughn Avenue extension would be a reliever for the major throughway. The initial cost estimate was $23.1 million; now, the project is projected to cost closer to $33.6 million.
Reporter Maritza Dominguez covers Mesa and Gilbert and can be reached at maritza.dominguez@arizonarepublic.com or 480-271-0646. Follow her on Twitter @maritzacdom. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/gilbert/2023/06/26/gilbert-to-begin-road-construction-2021-street-bond-funding/70344560007/ | 2023-06-26T16:20:15 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/gilbert/2023/06/26/gilbert-to-begin-road-construction-2021-street-bond-funding/70344560007/ |
Peoria residents to see utility rate increase come July as inflation pushes costs higher
The average Peoria residential customer will see an increase in city utility rates of about 9.05%, or $8.23 a month, starting July 1. For non-residential customers, rate increases will vary depending on factors such as usage, container size, meter size, flow-based EPA charge and number of pickups.
“The past few years of inflation have driven up the cost of everything,” said city spokesperson Tim Eiden. Peoria water/wastewater rates are inflation’s next victim, he said.
“Unlike sales tax revenue that essentially adjusts to inflation, utility fees are set to meet a specific revenue amount equal to the operating and capital costs of the utility,” Eiden said. “As inflation pushes a utility’s operating and capital costs higher, rates need to be adjusted.”
For a solid waste utility, the primary cause of a rate increase is inflationary pressure. As inflation has already driven up the cost of trucks, fuel, disposal fees, and other expenses, the cost of utility service naturally increases.
The over-allocation of the Colorado River also is a contributing factor, according to Eiden. With the city directed to take big measures in a short period of time, the adopted rate is expected to help.
“The adopted rate increases support multiple investments in water and sewer infrastructure to strengthen Peoria’s diverse and secure water portfolio,” Eiden said.
Current investments are intended to include the extension of reclaimed water infrastructure, new wellfields to access stored water and expansions of the Beardsley and Jomax water reclamation facilities.
The increased rates were calculated based on the results collected by public sector and utility consultants FCS Group in July 2022. “After incorporating the needs of the Water Services Department and the Public Works Department, at study sessions on Feb. 21, 2023, and March 7, 2023, finance staff presented several rate options to the City Council,” Eiden said.
Based on the direction from the City Council, the proposed adjustment was shared with the community through a series of public notices via the city’s website and social media accounts.
Public hearings for the solid rate increase were held May 16. Though there were approximately 60 residents in attendance, no one spoke in opposition to the rate increase.
Instead, Vice Mayor Denette Dunn spoke up as she addressed the fact that she would not vote in favor of the solid waste rate increase as she does not think it is fair to the residents of the Pine County District.
"Our prices that we charge in our fees are low in comparison to the other states and it would be nice to keep them this low," Dunn said, adding, "but it is an enterprise fund and we do have to pay for the service we use."
Peoria City Council has made drought resilience a top priority, and city officials believe Peoria residents are supportive of the investments. “Even with these rate increases, Peoria residents will continue to enjoy one of the lower utility bills in the valley,” Eiden said. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/peoria/2023/06/26/peoria-residents-will-pay-more-for-city-services-come-july/70348665007/ | 2023-06-26T16:20:21 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/peoria/2023/06/26/peoria-residents-will-pay-more-for-city-services-come-july/70348665007/ |
Battery plant may bring 3,000 jobs to Buckeye. City leaders expect big benefit for the downtown area
A new battery facility is coming to Buckeye that is expected to eventually bring with it about 3,000 jobs.
Idaho-based KORE Power has begun construction on the 1 million-square-foot "KOREPlex" facility 40 miles west of Phoenix in Buckeye. It’s about a mile from Buckeye’s downtown near State Route 85 and Baseline Road and will help with the city’s revitalization effort, said Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn. It will be the first lithium-ion battery plant in the country owned by a U.S. company.
The company first broke ground late last year, and the facility is expected to be fully operational by late 2024 or early 2025, said KORE Power President Jay Bellows. Although the facility will eventually expand to have about 3,000 jobs, it will start out with 1,250 employees.
The facility fits with Buckeye’s larger plan to revitalize its downtown area, Orsborn said. Currently, 90% of the city’s working population travels east, and the city is working to reverse the commute and make more jobs available closer to home. The city also has new housing projects on the way, including several multifamily developments.
In combination with other companies coming to the area, Orsborn said Buckeye’s downtown area will eventually have 4,000-6,000 more jobs. And with more jobs comes additional retail and housing opportunities for residents, starting a sort of chain reaction for development.
“Soon you’re going to have the complete live, work and play that we’re really striving for in the city of Buckeye,” Orsborn said.
Bellows said the hope is that as many employees as possible will live in Buckeye. But with the number of workers needed at the facility, it’s expected that employees might come from as far as an hour away.
And Bellows said that one of the things that was initially appealing about Buckeye is the available workforce within the Valley. Many tech companies are already coming to the area, he said, and KORE aims to help make the Valley a new technology hub.
KORE Power is working with local colleges and universities to create a pipeline into the company as well. Of the facility’s 1,250 initial jobs, Bellows said there will be a variety of positions available. Some might be engineering jobs, but Bellows said the majority will only require a GED, creating opportunities for many.
What will get made at the KOREPlex?
The facility will manufacture batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage batteries, which support the electrical grid and prevents blackouts. Electricity is taken for granted, Bellows said, and the facility will help ensure that the power stays on.
"Without grid support, none of our goals can be achieved," he said.
While the company sells some products to the European market, most of its customer base is within the United States.
"We realized that it was important to bring that here. So that was our goal right out of the gate," Bellows said.
The company also recently secured an $850 million loan from the Department of Energy under the Biden administration after a two-year process. The loan focuses on companies that are manufacturing energy domestically. The loan will cover about 80% of the total cost to build the facility, with KORE responsible for raising money for the other 20%.
KORE has another facility in Vermont, although the one in Buckeye will be the company's largest. KORE hopes to continue to expand across the United States.
Bellows said job applications are expected to post in the middle to the end of 2024, with a wide salary range. At the GED level, salaries will start at around $46,000.
"Our real focus is growing our employees and we want them to feel like it's a career and a place that they want to stay forever," said Bellows.
Reach the reporter at ahardle@gannett.com or by phone at 480-259-8545. Follow her on Twitter @AlexandraHardle. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley/2023/06/26/battery-plant-buckeye-kore-power-could-bring-thousands-of-jobs/70331924007/ | 2023-06-26T16:20:27 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley/2023/06/26/battery-plant-buckeye-kore-power-could-bring-thousands-of-jobs/70331924007/ |
New Tempe police chief says he will listen to community needs, build trust
Tempe's new police chief has officially been on the job for a little over two weeks, so he still has a lot to learn before his initial evaluation of the department is complete.
Kenneth McCoy was announced in April as the new Tempe police chief. He left Alaska for Arizona and officially started his job as the department's new leader June 5. He has been busy meeting with both community members and his employees.
A few days after the April announcement, McCoy told The Arizona Republic that his plan for his first days in Tempe would be to "take a moment and listen" to the issues and needs of the city and of the department.
Overall, McCoy said the department is "operationally sound," and that he was very pleased.
McCoy comes from the Anchorage Police Department in Alaska, where he served for 27 years. His experience includes patrol, internal affairs and detective work. He was the department's first Black police chief but announced his retirement less than six months after taking over the position, seemingly because of politics.
McCoy is the Tempe Police Department's fourth police chief, including interim chiefs, in the past three years.
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He succeeds Jeff Glover, who was appointed by Gov. Katie Hobbs to run the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Glover was approved by theArizona Senate committee for director nominations in March and awaits a full confirmation by the Arizona Senate.
McCoy sat down with The Arizona Republic and talked about what he's learned since taking office, how he's prioritizing community relationships and his plan for what's next.
Still listening, but evaluation to come soon
Conversations with local reporters took place in his office at Tempe police's headquarters off Fifth Street and Forest Avenue. While reporters entered and left the room, McCoy talked about what it's like living in the heat and said he was excited about having sports teams to watch.
McCoy said he will spend the first phase of his job learning the needs and concerns of Tempe residents and of his employees.
He said he has met with many of his staff members and held operational briefings with all commanders to hear about potential staffing gaps and training needs, determining whether they are staffed effectively to serve the community.
McCoy said he wants to build a police culture where the department protects and serves its community in the most "professional and compassionate manner possible."
McCoy briefly addressed the issue of homelessness — saying it is a recurring issue he has heard about here. Between 2022 and 2023, Tempe's unsheltered population slightly increased. As of Jan. 19, the number of homeless encampments was 40% higher than it was throughout last year's autumn season.
He said his vision for his officers, who are usually the first responders in those situations, is to identify the problem and get people to the right resources. On a larger scale, McCoy wants to make sure the department is a good partner to the city and to nonprofits in the area to help address the issue.
However, when it comes to crime, McCoy said officers will take action if needed. He said that as law enforcement, it is their role to "investigate and enforce the law," but wants it done "compassionately."
He said he is a big believer in community policing, and that one of his highest priorities is building trust with the community. For McCoy, building that relationship looks like meeting with the Chief's Community Advisory Board, going to different community events or just talking to someone in line when getting morning coffee.
For McCoy, building community trust is "something that has to be ingrained and embedded."
He also said citizens have expressed wanting to know who their patrolling officers are, so he wants to create ways to bring the two together in a non-enforcement capacity to further build relationships and trust. And building that trust, he said, will help officers too.
"With trust comes the ability for people to comfortably reach out to us and let us know what's going on so we can take the appropriate action," he said.
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But trust from the community has to be earned.
Last year, the department received national attention after officers failed to assist Sean Bickings, a beloved member of the unsheltered community in Tempe, while he was drowning in Tempe Town Lake. Edited body camera footage showed that officers shouted for Bickings to swim to a pylon while other officers went for a boat, but no one entered the water or found a way to pull him out.
After his death, members of the community and activists criticized the officers' actions and said they were indifferent and insensitive. At a Tempe City Council meeting on the proposed police budget less than a month after Bickings' death, attendee Talia Fuentes-Wolfe said during public comment that there has been a "drastic shift in the culture within our police force (and) how they interact with the public."
At the time, the Tempe Officers Association, the police union for the department, called the Bickings' drowning a "human tragedy," but stated that officers do not possess water-rescue training and lack the equipment to perform water rescues without putting themselves at risk. Last month, Bickings' family filed a lawsuit against the city because they had not seen any changes. Days after the lawsuit was filed, the city installed flotation rings at Tempe Town Lake.
"We do know there are communities and people who don't have the same levels of trust with law enforcement," McCoy said, "and some of that has been earned by us, that lack of trust."
He said his way of building up trust is to be intentional and to take every opportunity to connect with the community.
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Other concerns that community members have brought up to him, McCoy said, were quality of life issues in their neighborhoods: for example, drug use, property crime and other crimes taking place in alleyways and behind homes.
Violent crime in Tempe is relatively high compared with neighboring areas, with incidents last year occurring at a rate of 5.9 per 1,000 people, based on numbers compiled by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Nearby Mesa's rate was 4.3 per 1,000 people.
"Are there things we could do better? Yes. Are there efficiencies that we can make? Yes. Is there technology that we need to upgrade or bring on board to be more effective?" McCoy said. "All of that, those are things we can improve on."
In his analysis and evaluation of the department, he said he will look into whether officers, detectives and others have the resources they need, and if they are addressing community concerns. Since his relationship with the community is a priority, that includes him, too.
"The community has to feel access to the chief," he said. "They have to know and they have to understand that every decision I make is going to be with the city's best interests in mind." | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2023/06/26/new-tempe-police-chief-mccoy-says-building-community-trust-is-key/70326285007/ | 2023-06-26T16:20:33 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2023/06/26/new-tempe-police-chief-mccoy-says-building-community-trust-is-key/70326285007/ |
OCRACOKE, N.C. — The National Park Service (NPS) made an amazing discovery on the Outer Banks this week!
Cape Hatteras National Seashore posted on social media that nearly 100 Leatherback Sea Turtle eggs were found on an Ocracoke Island beach on Monday.
According to NPS, Leatherbacks are the largest sea turtle in the world, weighing up to 2,000 pounds and measuring up to 6.5 feet as adults.
The last time this species of sea turtle laid a nest on Ocracoke Island was more than a decade ago, in 2012.
NPS said crews found 93 eggs in a nest on the beach during a routine turtle patrol. Park biologists moved the eggs to a safer spot on the beach, as the nest was right near the high tide line.
Leatherback nests were previously found on Ocracoke Island in 2012 and 2007, and on Hatteras Island in 2022, 2009 and 2004. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/leatherback-sea-turtle-ocracoke-island-north-carolina/291-c7f10b7e-5a0f-4820-8c97-a205422cddd1 | 2023-06-26T16:20:37 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/leatherback-sea-turtle-ocracoke-island-north-carolina/291-c7f10b7e-5a0f-4820-8c97-a205422cddd1 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A woman was wounded in a shooting in Sacramento's Meadowview neighborhood, the Sacramento Police Department said Monday.
The shooting happened Sunday around 9 p.m. on Casa Linda Court, near Meadowview Road. Upon arrival, officers found a woman with at least one non-life-threatening gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital.
It's unclear what led up to the shooting. No arrests have been made and the police department is investigating the shooting.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/woman-shot-sacramento-casa-linda-meadowview/103-bd5bf211-9327-44a5-940e-79a473ec1009 | 2023-06-26T16:20:43 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/woman-shot-sacramento-casa-linda-meadowview/103-bd5bf211-9327-44a5-940e-79a473ec1009 |
ATLANTIC CITY — A fight involving three men early Sunday morning led to two being stabbed and charges filed against their alleged attacker.
Officers called to the 300 block of Pacific Avenue around 12:31 a.m. for a fight involving a knife encountered Dwayne Lewis, 37, of Brooklyn, New York, police said on Monday. Several witnesses told the officers Lewis stabbed two men during the quarrel.
Both men were taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus, with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Lewis was chased by police and eventually captured. He allegedly used a pocketknife to stab the men during the fight.
Lewis was brought to Atlantic County jail charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and resisting arrest. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/brooklyn-atlanticcity-stabbing-knife-arrest/article_81be5b16-1427-11ee-8be5-4f2656624c92.html | 2023-06-26T16:22:52 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/brooklyn-atlanticcity-stabbing-knife-arrest/article_81be5b16-1427-11ee-8be5-4f2656624c92.html |
Take in your loose objects, keep your devices charged during the p.m. hours in case of a power outage and have a safe place to hide in the small chance of a tornado.
Thunderstorms will move through New Jersey on Monday, possibly becoming severe.
While the potential for a shower or storm will be around at any point in the day, the main time for concern of severe weather will be between 4 and 9 p.m. Monday.
Isolated thunderstorms should move from south to north first within this time frame. If there was to be a tornado, it would be during this time.
Then, a west to east moving line of storms threatens to pass after. That would mainly bring damaging winds, heavy rain and hail.
We’ve talked about this threat since Friday. On Saturday, the Storm Prediction Center, a government agency in Norman, Oklahoma, issued a “slight” risk — level two of five — for severe weather here. That usually happens in the Deep South or Great Plains, not South Jersey. So, it just shows the potential for significant weather.
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The biggest concern will be damaging winds and power outages. Straight-line winds of more than 60 mph can knock out small trees and large tree branches.
Right under that on the list of concerns will be flooding rains. As you know, it was humid over the weekend. That will continue Monday (and the rest of the week). With southerly winds, we’ll tap into plenty of moisture that could fall in sheets to the ground.
Areas of roadway flooding will be possible. Stream and creek flooding cannot be ruled out either. A quick inch could fall in a half-hour.
The next concern would be hail. Isolated large hail that could cause damage will be possible. More than likely, it would be the small hail we typically see here. Move your cars inside if you can, to be safe.
Finally, my lowest but most destructive concern would be the tornado potential. The leading edge of this line could have rotation. I’m more concerned about the winds than a tornado, but it is a potential threat.
Have a tornado plan in place. The lowest floor possible in the center of your building and away from windows is best.
At the very least, Monday will be a stormy day with sub-severe weather. Pockets of rain will fall through the morning commute.
After 9 a.m., the more showers there are region-wide, the lesser the chance for severe weather. The more sunshine, the higher the threat.
Outdoor plans will be OK from 9 a.m. to at least 4 p.m. if you can tolerate a low risk for rain.
Otherwise, we’re in for a hot, windy day. Gusty southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph will pump high temperatures well into the 80s, if not 90 degrees, inland. The heat index will be in the low 90s.
At the coast, we’ll get a bit of that cooler ocean wind. Highs will be around 80 degrees.
After that line of storms, severe or not, passes, there will be additional showers into the night. By 3 a.m. Tuesday, we should be dry. Evening temperatures will fall through the 80s and 70s.
Come Tuesday morning, lows will be in the mid- to upper 60s, with that humidity around.
Tuesday and Wednesday will be about the same: Florida-like. Expect morning sun, afternoon spotty showers and storms, and plenty of humidity.
Expect at least 70% of these days to be dry. Morning will be the driest time of the day. Highs will be in the 80s inland, with 70s at the coast. For beach-goers, the threat of rip currents will be on the lower side.
GALLERY: Hamilton Township tornado from April 1
A roof came off a house near Old Landis Avenue after an EF-1 tornado struck Hamilton Township on Saturday night.
Thomas Patrick shows some of the damage to his land from severe weather Saturday evening around Old Landis Avenue in Hamilton Township. The Na…
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado did strike the area Saturday evening, bringing the statewide total to seven. An Enhanced Fuji…
Trees were uprooted and toppled by severe weather this past Saturday evening around Old Landis Ave in Mays Landing. The National Weather Servi…
Trees were uprooted and toppled by severe weather this past Saturday evening around Old Landis Ave in Mays Landing. The National Weather Servi…
Trees were uprooted and toppled by severe weather this past Saturday evening around Old Landis Ave in Mays Landing. The National Weather Servi…
Mays Landing property owner Thomas Patrick shows some of the damage to his land from severe weather this past Saturday evening around Old Lan…
Trees were uprooted and toppled by severe weather this past Saturday evening around Old Landis Ave in Mays Landing. The National Weather Servi…
Tree damage from the EF-1, 100 mph confirmed tornado in Hamilton Township Saturday night. The tornado, which for just under a mile along Old L…
Tree damage from the EF-1, 100 mph confirmed tornado in Hamilton Township Saturday night. The tornado, which for just under a mile along Old L…
Tree damage from the EF-1, 100 mph confirmed tornado in Hamilton Township Saturday night. The tornado, which for just under a mile along Old L…
Tree damage from the EF-1, 100 mph confirmed tornado in Hamilton Township Saturday night. The tornado, which for just under a mile along Old L…
Tree damage from the EF-1, 100 mph confirmed tornado in Hamilton Township Saturday night. The tornado, which for just under a mile along Old L…
Tree damage from the EF-1, 100 mph confirmed tornado in Hamilton Township Saturday night. The tornado, which for just under a mile along Old L…
Tree damage from the EF-1, 100 mph confirmed tornado in Hamilton Township Saturday night. The tornado, which for just under a mile along Old L… | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/nj-severe-weather-forecast-for-june-26-monday/article_da29ef84-138e-11ee-b8b0-7f57c6b60431.html | 2023-06-26T16:22:58 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/nj-severe-weather-forecast-for-june-26-monday/article_da29ef84-138e-11ee-b8b0-7f57c6b60431.html |
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — Both the Anne Arundel County Public School System and the Teachers Association reached an agreement to increase the starting salary for teachers.
Starting July 1, the starting salary will increase to $58,161, about an $8,000 increase.
This increase is made possible by funding provided by County Executive Steuart Pittman and the Anne Arundel County Council in the Fiscal Year 24 budget.
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Pittman made the funding available and the County Council approved it, contingent on it being used to increase salaries of first-year teachers.
The board and the Teachers Association were required to work out that arrangement before the money could be allocated.
“This is truly a win-win-win-win scenario,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell said. “Our starting teachers win with a more competitive salary to other jurisdictions, our school system wins by being better positioned when it comes to recruiting against other school systems, and our more veteran teachers win because enhanced recruitment lightens their work load. All of this adds up to a huge win for our students.” | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/agreement-reached-to-increase-starting-salary-for-teachers-in-anne-arundel-co | 2023-06-26T16:23:26 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/agreement-reached-to-increase-starting-salary-for-teachers-in-anne-arundel-co |
ALBIA, Iowa — One man is dead following a Saturday night shooting in Albia, according to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.
DCI says law enforcement found a man with gunshot wounds on A Street South in Albia after a 911 call around 9:40 p.m. Saturday.
The man, whose name has not yet been released by investigators, later died from his injuries.
Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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A Robinson man who allegedly used messages written on dollar bills to lure young men has pleaded not guilty to felony sex crime charges.
Shannon Geringer, 54, entered the pleas on June 16 and is scheduled for a Sept. 1 trial on felony luring and drug paraphernalia charges and a misdemeanor count of soliciting a minor. The felony charges each carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
Bismarck police allege Geringer communicated with men ages 18 and 19 by text and by giving them dollar bills on which he’d written lewd messages. He's accused of telling one of the men “I’m gonna just avoid hearing that” when the man told him in a text he was 17.
The two men met with police in mid-May after Geringer allegedly gave one of them a dollar bill at the north Walmart store with a handwritten note that included a phone number and offered sex acts, according to an affidavit. He's also accused of agreeing to meet the men and sending them photos of his genitals.
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Geringer denied that he arranged a meeting or sent the photos, the affidavit states.
Officials allege they found a meth pipe in one of Geringer's socks as he was booked into the Burleigh Morton Detention Center following his arrest. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-courts/robinson-man-pleads-not-guilty-to-felony-sex-crime-charges/article_34a6cbc6-142f-11ee-a57c-6f6189cf2ec2.html | 2023-06-26T16:23:55 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-courts/robinson-man-pleads-not-guilty-to-felony-sex-crime-charges/article_34a6cbc6-142f-11ee-a57c-6f6189cf2ec2.html |
PINE TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old woman, who was found to be more than three times the legal limit for drinking alcohol and driving, faces a felony count of battering a police officer, according to the Porter County Sheriff's Department.
Police say Kiera Wrice, of Chicago, bit an officer while attempting to flee his police vehicle along Ind. 49.
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The officer said he came across Wrice shortly after 11 p.m. Friday after responding to a report of a reckless driver westbound on U.S. 12 near the LaPorte County line.
The officer pulled over the vehicle after seeing it swerving on the highway and Wrice reportedly claimed she was having a tough time seeing at night.
She admitted to having had a couple drinks, and appeared intoxicated, police said. After failing field sobriety tests, she agreed to undergo a chemical test and was placed in handcuffs and then in the rear of a police car.
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"The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has been notified of the situation and will be conducting follow-up evaluations."
While on the way for a blood draw, the officer discovered Wrice's seatbelt undone and she requested he rebuckle it, the report says. When the officer stopped along Ind. 49 near the entrance to the Indiana Toll Road, Wrice immediately tried to flee the vehicle and allegedly bit the officer in the struggle.
Wrice voiced concern that police would kill her, despite assurances that they had no such intention, the officer said. She was then placed in a more secure police vehicle and taken for the test, which revealed her blood-alcohol concentration to be 0.256%, as compared to the legal limit of 0.08%.
In addition to the felony battery charge, Wrice faces misdemeanor counts of resisting law enforcement and operating while intoxicated, including one count of endangering others, police said.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
Vince Mileski
Arrest date: June 17, 2023
Age: 49
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302534
Vanessa Ontiveros
Arrest date: June 18, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302536
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Tresheena Wilburn
Arrest date: June 17, 2023
Age: 38
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302525
Travis King
Arrest date: June 18, 2023
Age: 28
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302546
Charges: Domestic Battery, Felony
Terrence Music
Arrest date: June 17, 2023
Age: 57
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302527
Tapria Forrest
Arrest date: June 22, 2023
Age: 25
Residence: La Crosse, WI
Booking Number: 2302606
Charges: Obstruction of Justice, Felony
Souladeth Sapradit
Arrest date: June 19, 2023
Age: 53
Residence: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Booking Number: 2302555
Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony
Sherry Thompson
Arrest date: June 18, 2023
Age: 56
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2302535
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Shawn Nowell
Arrest date: June 20, 2023
Age: 24
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number: 2302567
Shane Ratliff
Arrest date: June 23, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Lake Village, IN
Booking Number: 2302608
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Robert Westerfield
Arrest date: June 20, 2023
Age: 40
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302560
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Ricardo Suarez
Arrest date: June 23, 2023
Age: 68
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number: 2302609
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Paul Daniel
Arrest date: June 19, 2023
Age: 57
Residence: Walkerton, IN
Booking Number: 2302547
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Nicholas Ton
Arrest date: June 21, 2023
Age: 21
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302589
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Megan Sancillo
Arrest date: June 22, 2023
Age: 24
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302599
Charges: Domestic Battery, Felony
Martin Ramian
Arrest date: June 17, 2023
Age: 69
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302532
Marray McKinney
Arrest date: June 17, 2023
Age: 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302520
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Lindsey Williams
Arrest date: June 18, 2023
Age: 30
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302539
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Lawrence Roberts
Arrest date: June 20, 2023
Age: 59
Residence: Detroit, MI
Booking Number: 2302559
Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony
Lawrence Jones
Arrest date: June 18, 2023
Age: 30
Residence: Melrose Park, IL
Booking Number: 2302542
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Jonathan Shaffer
Arrest date: June 20, 2023
Age: 29
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302572
Charges: Possession of Cocaine, Felony
Jonathan Kennoy
Arrest date: June 21, 2023
Age: 38
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302594
Charges: Possession of Cocaine, Felony
Jessica Gallion
Arrest date: June 21, 2023
Age: 36
Residence: Colorado Springs, CO
Booking Number: 2302579
Jennifer Malocha
Arrest date: June 17, 2023
Age: 47
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302518
Charges: Resisting Law Enforcement, Felony
Jasper Howard
Arrest date: June 21, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Logansport, IN
Booking Number: 2302584
Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony
Gregory Blandford
Arrest date: June 17, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2302530
Charges: Residential Entry, Felony
Gregg Michiaels Jr.
Arrest date: June 17, 2023
Age: 48
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302531
Charges: Possession of Cocaine, Felony
Felipe Chiguil
Arrest date: June 23, 2023
Age: 25
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number: 2302611
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Eric Perez
Arrest date: June 19, 2023
Age: 41
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302556
Charges: Burglary, Felony
Emma McDonald
Arrest date: June 18, 2023
Age: 21
Residence: Wheatfield, IN
Booking Number: 2302540
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Edwin Mains
Arrest date: June 21, 2023
Age: 59
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302581
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Derrick Vaulx
Arrest date: June 17, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302529
Charges: Habitual Traffic Offender, Felony
Derrick Angelucci
Arrest date: June 21, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302587
Deanna Burgess
Arrest date: June 17, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302533
Dean Davis
Arrest date: June 20, 2023
Age: 48
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302565
Charges: Identity Deception, Felony
Dannie Armstrong
Arrest date: June 21, 2023
Age: 30
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302596
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Daniel Nicolas
Arrest date: June 19, 2023
Age: 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2302550
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Christopher Hultquist
Arrest date: June 19, 2023
Age: 33
Residence: Kouts, IN
Booking Number: 2302552
Charges: Possession of Child Pornography, Felony
Bradley McCord
Arrest date: June 21, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302583
Bardo Arellano
Arrest date: June 18, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number: 2302537
Charges: OWI, felony
Ashley Peterson
Arrest date: June 21, 2023
Age: 30
Residence: Buffalo, IN
Booking Number: 2302585
Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony
Andres Trujillo
Arrest date: June 20, 2023
Age: 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302568
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
Adam Eberhardt
Arrest date: June 20, 2023
Age: 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2302558
Charges: OWI, Misdemeanor
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PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas has hired what appears to be a specialist negotiator. On Monday, he named Vukie Mpofu as director of hockey operations and legal affairs.
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ROANOKE, Va. – The second suspect who was charged in connection with the murder of a Roanoke man will spend close to three decades behind bars.
On Thursday, Jaytwon Shepherd, of Roanoke, pleaded guilty to the murder of Arnez Kirtley and was sentenced to 43 years, with 15 suspended, which means he will serve 28 years in prison.
The shooting happened in February 2022 on Jefferson Street in Southwest Roanoke. Authorities arrived at the scene to find a man inside a home who had been shot and had critical injuries. He was then transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where he ultimately passed away from his injuries.
Shepherd was initially charged with first-degree murder; however, that charge has been amended to second-degree.
The first suspect, 21-year-old Bryson W. Berger, has been charged with second-degree murder and has a court hearing scheduled for July 18. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/26/man-found-guilty-sentenced-for-second-degree-murder-in-feb-2022-roanoke-shooting/ | 2023-06-26T16:45:20 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/26/man-found-guilty-sentenced-for-second-degree-murder-in-feb-2022-roanoke-shooting/ |
SILVER BAY — Two 18-year-old men died Sunday after jumping off cliffs into Lake Superior.
Austin Henning, of South St. Paul, and Maximillion Williams, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, drowned after jumping into the lake, according to Lake County Sheriff Nathan Stadler. A 911 call reported the two were "struggling to swim" at Black Beach at 1:25 p.m.
"It was wavy and windy, and the water is cold. I don't know what the temperature was, but it had to be fairly cold," Stadler told the News Tribune. "So I know that played into the fact that once they got into the water, they struggled and were actually being pulled out away from the shore."
At the time of the drownings, wind speeds were up to 23 mph and waves were 3-4 feet, said Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jamie Rodriguez Ayala of the U.S. Coast Guard, who responded to the scene via boat from Bayfield, Wisconsin. The Coast Guard also sent a helicopter from Traverse City, Michigan.
"At some point, visibility was less than 1 nautical mile," Rodriguez Ayala said.
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The first body was located and removed from the water at 6:12 p.m. Sunday and the second body was recovered at 7:39 p.m.
Lake County Search and Rescue and St. Louis Rescue Squad responded to Black Beach.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man and a woman died Monday morning in an apparent murder-suicide, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Deputies were called shortly before 9:15 a.m. to the Clarcona Groves apartments near Clarcona Ocoee and North Pine Hills roads.
Investigators said they discovered a woman in her 30s who had been shot and a man, also in his 30s, who had died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
They said the man and woman were in a relationship.
Relatives of the victim told Channel 9 that the woman was a mother.
Channel 9′s Nick Papantonis is at the scene, gathering more information about the shooting.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — As another long holiday weekend approaches, the price of gasoline in Florida is on a downward trend.
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AAA said the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded dropped 6 cents over the course of a week.
At $3.35, the auto club also noted that was the lowest daily average price in two weeks.
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“Florida gas prices have fallen about 12 cents per gallon throughout the past two weeks,” AAA’s Mark Jenkins said.
But the decline hasn’t been a completely smooth one.
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AAA said that while oil prices are considerably lower than they were a year ago, strong demand in the consumer market has caused a recent fluctuation in prices at the pump.
Despite that recent turbulence, Jenkins said to consider this:
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“Even if gas prices bounce higher again soon, Independence Day road trippers will pay much less at the pump than they did last year.”
On June 26, 2022, AAA reported that the price for a gallon averaged $4.67 in Florida.
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In simple terms, it means that if you’re filling up a 15-gallon tank on Monday, you’ll pay nearly $20 less than you did one year ago.
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HOUSTON, Tx. — A NASA experiment is underway to see what life could be like when the first humans land on Mars.
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The agency has locked four volunteers in a simulated mission to the red planet, surviving together in tight quarters for a full year.
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There will be limited food options and restricted communication with loved ones.
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“This research is really designed to inform the different resource trades we’ll have to make when we go to Mars someday,” said Dr. Suzanne Bell, co-investigator with the Chapea Project.
The mission is happening in Texas.
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The project is the first of three that are designed to simulate living on Mars.
NASA is planning to have each of these Mars simulation missions to last for one year.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The next SpaceX launch from Florida’s Space Coast will be this Saturday.
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a European Space Agency’s EUCLID telescope into orbit.
The telescope will make a 3-D map of the dark universe, exploring galaxies up to 10 billion light years away.
The launch is scheduled for 11:12 a.m. from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Susan Lorincz will face a manslaughter, not murder, charge for shooting and killing her neighbor Ajike “AJ” Owens, the state attorney announced Monday.
Lorincz is accused of shooting and killing Owens through Lorincz’s front door following a disagreement over where Owens’ children were playing.
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Owens’ family has publicly pushed for Lorincz to be charged with murder.
State Attorney William “Bill” Gladson said in a statement that his office carefully examined the viability of both second-degree murder and manslaughter with a firearm charges.
Read: Why isn’t accused Marion County shooter Susan Lorincz facing murder charges?
“I am aware of the desire of the family, and some community members, that the defendant be charged with second degree murder,” Gladson said in a statement. “My obligation as State Attorney is to follow the law in each case that I prosecute. I did so in this case, and while some may not agree with that decision, I can assure you that the decision was thoughtful and made without consideration of any factors other than the specific facts of this terrible crime.”
Lorincz is charged with one count of manslaughter with a firearm and one count of assault and faces up to 30 years in prison on the charges.
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“Understandably, emotions run high, particularly with senseless, violent crimes,” Gladson said. “However, I cannot allow any decision to be influenced by public sentiment, angry phone calls or further threats of violence, as I have received in this case. To allow that to happen would also be improper and a violation of my oath as a prosecutor and as a lawyer.”
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County Schools will break ground on a revamped elementary school this week.
School district officials will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 9 a.m. on Tuesday for the new Tomoka Elementary School.
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The district said the school was originally constructed in 1968 and will be rebuilt at its current location in Ormond Beach incorporating elements of Tomoka State Park, such as natural colors, the Tomoka River and the park’s majestic trees.
School district officials as well as community leaders are scheduled to attend the event.
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7-year-old Fond du Lac boy, a Pier Elementary School student, dies after being hit by vehicle
Police said the boy was struck by the vehicle Friday evening while he was trying to cross the road.
FOND DU LAC – A 7-year-old boy has died after being struck by a vehicle in the 500 block of East Pioneer Road in Fond du Lac Friday evening.
Fond du Lac Police Department said in a news release Sunday evening that David S. Custance, who recently finished first grade at Pier Elementary School, died Sunday from injuries sustained after being struck by the vehicle.
The police department said the school district will have counselors available from 10 a.m. until noon June 26 at Pier Elementary School to assist any students who may need help processing the tragedy.
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Police said the investigation into the incident remains ongoing and no further details would be immediately released.
Brian Fugere, Custance's uncle, has started a GoFundMe page to raise funds to help Custance's family. As of 10:30 p.m. Sunday, the fund had raised $4,395 toward a $10,000 goal. People can give online at https://rb.gy/2lo65.
Police and Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue had responded to the report of a child being struck by a vehicle on East Pioneer Road at 6:21 p.m. Friday.
Police said Custance was trying to cross the road when he was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by a 53-year-old Fond du Lac resident.
Custance was flown to Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee by a ThedaStar medical helicopter with what were believed to be live-threatening injuries. The driver was uninjured.
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The GoFundMe page said Custance was playing outside with his older sisters and darted out into the road. He battled his injuries in the hospital for 18 hours, the GoFundMe page said.
"This is a tragic accident and one a parent should never have to go through," Fugere said on the GoFundMe page. "Any help is appreciated and thank you everyone who is able to help my sister brother in-law and 2 nieces in this battle to heal and adapt."
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MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Transportation Security Administration officers prevented a New Hampshire man from boarding a flight with a loaded handgun at Harrisburg International Airport over the weekend, the TSA said Monday.
The man, a resident of Lee, New Hampshire, was stopped by officers at a security checkpoint, the TSA said. He was carrying a .40 caliber handgun loaded with nine rounds in his carry-on bag, according to the TSA.
The X-ray unit at the security checkpoint alerted the TSA officer to take a closer look inside the man’s backpack, which was opened by police for a closer inspection, the TSA said.
Guns are not permitted through the security checkpoint and now the man faces a stiff financial civil penalty, the TSA said. The penalty for carrying weapons can reach a maximum of $15,000.
“Our officers are good at their jobs and are staying vigilant to keep all travelers safe and secure during this very busy summer travel season,” said Karen Keys Turner, TSA’s federal security director for the airport. "Airports are congested, people are eager to travel and this is no time to be carrying prohibited or illegal items in your carry-on bag.
"Gun owners have a responsibility to know where their firearms are at all times and know that they should not be in a carry-on bag. It is concerning that most people who are stopped at TSA checkpoints with a firearm tell us that they forgot that they had it with them. Travelers need to come to the airport prepared to go through the security screening process and that means knowing the contents of their carry-on bags and knowing that there are no prohibited items inside.”
Passengers are only permitted to travel with firearms in checked baggage, the TSA said. Firearms must be unloaded, then packed in a hard-sided locked case, which should be taken to the airline check-in counter to be declared.
TSA has details on how to properly travel with a firearm posted on its website.
Saturday's incident marked the sixth gun stopped at the security checkpoint at HIA so far this year, the TSA said. Nationwide, more than 3,000 guns have been stopped at airport checkpoints by TSA officers so far in 2023.
Firearm possession laws vary by state and locality and gun owners have a duty to ensure they are not violating any local firearm laws, the TSA said. Additionally, contacting the respective airline could reveal any additional requirements for traveling with firearms and ammunition.
Bringing a gun to an airport checkpoint carries a federal civil penalty because TSA reserves the right to issue a civil penalty to travelers who have guns and gun parts with them at a checkpoint.
Civil penalties for bringing a gun into a checkpoint can stretch into thousands of dollars, depending on mitigating circumstances. This applies to travelers with or without concealed gun carry permits because a concealed carry permit does not allow a firearm to be carried onto an airplane.
The complete list of civil penalties is posted online.
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Gas prices decrease for month straight, drop 6 cents since last week
Gas prices are down again — 6 cents since a week ago — in Michigan, continuing a month-long downward trend, according to AAA.
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.51,11 cents lessthan this time last month. Motorists are paying an average of $52 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline.
"While it’s still too early to know exactly what drivers will pay at the pump this Independence Day, it’s likely to be well below what drivers paid during last year’s holiday period. So far this summer, gas prices have been somewhat erratic, but the state average has remained below $3.65 per gallon, thanks to the lower cost of oil," said Adrienne Woodland, AAA's spokesperson, in a release Monday morning.
According to the auto group, Michigan's average was $4.94 per gallon on July 4th, 2022.
"Michigan motorists are seeing lower gas prices ahead of what is expected to be a record-breaking number of travelers this Independence Day," Woodland said in the release. "Pump prices will likely face upward pressure as demand increases heading into the holiday weekend."
Metro Detroit’s current average is $3.60 per gallon, or 9 cents above the state's average, but Detroiters can still find prices closer to $3 a gallon, according to GasBuddy.
According to GasBuddy, a Shell station on Livernois Avenue in Detroit has gas for $2.90; a BP station on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn has a pump price of $3.17; and a Sunoco on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn has regular unleaded gas for $3.19.
AAA report the most expensive gas price averages in Marquette ($3.60), Metro Detroit ($3.60) and Ann Arbor ($3.57). The least expensive gas price averages: Flint ($3.41), Saginaw ($3.42) and Grand Rapids ($3.42). | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/26/gas-prices-decrease-for-month-straight-drop-6-cents-since-last-week/70356493007/ | 2023-06-26T17:04:31 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/26/gas-prices-decrease-for-month-straight-drop-6-cents-since-last-week/70356493007/ |
PORTLAND, Maine — The coaches at the Form Lab in Portland are here to teach us how to incorporate different movements into our daily lives to have us feeling our best and getting the most out of our workouts.
One way we can easily reset our bodies and minds after a long day or week is through yoga.
"I think the most important thing with yoga is to listen to what your body needs, and everyone's body is different," coach Ben Roberts said.
Roberts shared more about the benefits and, a couple different poses that are easy to be done at home by yoga enthusiasts of all levels.
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BANGOR, Maine — It's something you almost have to see to believe. Dave Violette had an unforgettable stay in a Bangor hotel.
Violette said he woke up at 6 a.m. Saturday to his dog Max holding a rabbit in his mouth.
"I went to the front desk, and I was like 'Uh is anyone missing a rabbit by chance?' Violette said. "The guy looked at me like I had three heads. It was great. He's like, 'No.' I said, 'Well, I'll tell you what. We found a rabbit in our room.'"
The hotel didn't know whose it was or how the rabbit made it to the second floor, he said.
"There's a live rabbit in here, and I'm not kidding," Violette recalled telling hotel staff.
Violette said he owns Competitive Contractors, and he's been working 18-hour days to get a project done, so he couldn't believe his eyes at first.
"I didn't think I was going to see that in the morning. I know I'm overtired and stuff, but rabbits appearing out of nowhere in a hotel? That's pretty cool," Violette said.
Since nobody knows whose rabbit it is, Violette said he thinks he'll keep the little guy who he now named Sully, after the lead singer of Godsmack, Sully Erna.
"When Sully comes to town, I'm going to try to get Sully to meet Sully and tell him the story," he said. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bangor-hotel-rabbit/97-c09474f6-9d7d-4277-9b6e-a8428fd6c609 | 2023-06-26T17:04:59 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bangor-hotel-rabbit/97-c09474f6-9d7d-4277-9b6e-a8428fd6c609 |
GOULDSBORO, Maine — One man from Down East has gone viral on multiple platforms for his videos, showcasing the "day in the life" of worm digging across the state of Maine.
Wayne Bishko of South Gouldsboro started worm digging with his father as a young kid, and now he does it full time for a living.
"It was one of those things. I kind of just grew up around it. I enjoyed getting out in the mud," Bishko said.
At first, he started to post videos of the intriguing worms he would find in Maine's marshes to share with family or friends who followed him.
But then he started to gain a following online. Now he shares his day-to-day on the daily, as well as the catches he finds.
"You know, I just started posting stuff, and people seemed to like it," Bishko said.
So much so, his channels have amassed thousands of followers on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. His most viral videos have more than 1 million views.
Although the creepy fangs of a bloodworm tend to get a reaction online, Bishko works to help others understand more about the creatures other than their bite.
"When it comes to worming, there are days where you can do OK, and others day's you're just not gunna," Bishko explained.
On a good day, blood worms can go for 50 cents per worm. Bigger ones, known as "selects," can go for 75 cents apiece.
In 2020, annual revenue for harvesters capped at $8.7 million, according to the Department of Marine Resources.
Whether a good or bad harvest, Bishko said embracing the negative and the positive and learning something new is what keeps him going and what he strives to share with his followers.
"It's nice to have people come along for the journey and just to see what I do and kind of get a little more exposure to the industry," Bishko added. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/fisheries/down-east-worm-digger-day-in-the-life-viral-content/97-b32d6e83-adaf-42a9-b5ee-53dbca2495d9 | 2023-06-26T17:05:05 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/fisheries/down-east-worm-digger-day-in-the-life-viral-content/97-b32d6e83-adaf-42a9-b5ee-53dbca2495d9 |
MAINE, USA — New legislation aimed at protecting the Maine loon population and other waterfowl has been signed into law.
Gov. Janet Mills signed the bill, LD 958, which was sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich. The new law, LD 958, expands on previous legislation that phased out some unpainted lead fishing tackle.
This new law will ban the sale and use of certain small, painted lead fishing tackles weighing one ounce or less or measuring two and a half inches or less, which can be poisonous to loons if they eat them.
The sale will be banned by Sept. 1, 2024, and use by Sept. 1, 2026.
“Mainers care deeply about our iconic species and are eager to support initiatives like this one to help protect common loons,” Hepler said.
Research done by the Maine Audubon found that poisoning from lead fishing tackle killed approximately one-third of the adult loons over 25 years.
Hepler believed this bill will “put an end to these avoidable deaths.”
The law will go into effect 90 days after the final adjournment of the legislative session.
Maine Audubon and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife give a $10 store voucher to anyone who turns in at least one ounce of lead tackle through their lead tackle buyback program launched in 2020.
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PORTLAND, Maine — A 65-year-old man was found dead off Hobart Street near an unhoused encampment Friday night, according to the Portland Police Department. It is the third unhoused death within a two-week span, and unhoused advocates said it's a sign not enough resources are available to people who need them.
Shay Dufour, who is formerly homeless and now is an advocate for people experiencing homelessness, said she feels like a broken record about what resources unhoused people need.
"We're just seeing the same pattern go on," Dufour said. "Every time someone dies, it sets off an alarm. We are in a pandemic of the unhoused. It is a crisis, and we have to do something."
Dufour and a few other advocates brought food, clothes, sunscreen, and Narcan to the Marginal Way encampment, which was the site of two deaths in the last week due to suspected overdoses.
"The Portland people do not want us homeless people in their city," James Brensinger said.
Brensinger said he recently became homeless with his family, just starting to live on the streets in the last few weeks.
"I was unemployed for a while, getting jobs here and there, not enough rent money," Brensinger said. "It's been really hard, it sucks. I've had only two showers in the last month."
His family lives in their car while he sleeps in a tent outside to conserve space. Brensinger said he heard about the resource event through word of mouth.
He said food resources from local organizations don't come on weekends, so Sunday's event at Marginal Way was useful.
Many of the people who live at the Marginal Way encampment used to stay at the Bayside Trail encampment.
The Bayside Trail encampment was forcibly dispersed by the city, which claimed it was unsafe for the people who stayed there.
"They're trying to get us further from the city," Paul Cann, who is unhoused, said.
Cann was removed from the Bayside encampment and now stays at Marginal Way. He said hearing about the three deaths within two weeks is not surprising, stating morale is low among the unhoused community seeing how few shelter beds are available.
"We're just regular people. We're all just one paycheck away," Cann said.
There were hygiene products and items for safe sex also distributed, provided by the Church of Safe Injection.
Dufour and other advocates hope to host another resource event in Lewiston, Sunday, July 2. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/three-unhoused-people-die-in-portland-within-two-weeks/97-29b8c154-c78f-4061-bec7-9f899a7140c4 | 2023-06-26T17:05:17 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/three-unhoused-people-die-in-portland-within-two-weeks/97-29b8c154-c78f-4061-bec7-9f899a7140c4 |
DALLAS — Investigators are looking for a suspect who stabbed and killed a man at Fish Trap Lake, according to the Dallas Police Department.
On Sunday around 9:30 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a call for service at Fish Trap Lake located at 2400 Toronto Street.
The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found the body of an unknown man who had been stabbed.
The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office is helping to identify the victim. The investigation is ongoing at this time and documented under case number 115443-202.
Police have not provided any more information at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this offense is asked to contact Detective Adam Thayer at 214-671-3657 or at adam.thayer@dallaspolice.gov.
Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Relative of Polk's Jan. 6 suspects loses bond after arrest for driving without license
A family member of three Polk County residents charged in the U.S. Capitol attack is back in custody.
Samuel Doolin had been free on bond following his arrest in December, when a traffic stop in Lakeland resulted in law-enforcement officers breaking the window of his truck after he refused to leave the vehicle.
Doolin, 27, was charged at the time with three counts of possessing a short-barreled rifle or machine gun, possessing a firearm with an altered or removed serial number, carrying a concealed firearm and resisting arrest without violence.
A Polk County sheriff’s deputy pulled Doolin over in Bartow on Thursday, 30 minutes after the scheduled time for a hearing at the Polk County Courthouse on his case from December. The deputy determined that Doolin was driving with a suspended or revoked license.
The arrest affidavit says that Doolin was observed by someone whose name is redacted driving a 2005 Toyota Prius on Broadway Avenue. The deputy checked the Florida Crime Information Center database and learned that Doolin’s license had been suspended in February for failure to pay traffic fines.
The deputy, whose name is redacted in the affidavit, stopped Doolin and informed him of the charge. Doolin “tensed up and continued to pull away” as the deputy held his right wrist, the report says. A detective assisted in putting Doolin in handcuffs, the affidavit says.
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Doolin was charged with driving with a suspended or revoked license, a second-degree misdemeanor, and resisting arrest without violence, a first-degree misdemeanor.
Judge Catherine Combee issued an order Friday revoking the bond Doolin had paid for his previous charges. He had been released on a total of $21,500 bond. As of Friday afternoon, Doolin was being held in Polk County Jail without bond.
Doolin is the older brother of Joshua Doolin, one of six current and former Polk County residents charged in connection with the U.S. Capitol breach of Jan. 6, 2021. Joshua Doolin, 25 and a Polk City resident, was convicted at trial in Washington, D.C., on four counts and is scheduled for sentencing in July.
Samuel Doolin is also the cousin of Olivia Pollock and Jonathan Pollock, siblings indicted on felony charges, including assaulting law-enforcement officers, during the Jan. 6 insurrection. Jonathan Pollock fled the family’s property in the Kathleen area before his sister’s arrest in June 2021 and remains a fugitive.
Olivia Pollock disappeared shortly before her scheduled trial in March and is also now listed as a fugitive, as is family friend Joseph Hutchinson III, formerly of Lakeland. Court records show that Samuel Doolin lives a short distance from the Pollock family’s property.
In the December incident, a Florida state trooper stopped Doolin about 6:30 a.m. along Kathleen Road after noticing no tag displayed on the 1985 Chevrolet truck he was driving. The officer approached the vehicle, where Doolin sat with his passenger, Tiffany Ann Beam, 23.
Doolin refused multiple times to identify himself to the trooper and exit the vehicle, PCSO reported at the time. The trooper noticed a handgun on the truck’s front seat, and Doolin said it was there for protection against law enforcement, a news release from PCSO said.
The trooper returned to his patrol vehicle and requested backup. PCSO deputies arrived and ordered the couple to leave the truck, but Doolin and Beam refused, even after deputies approached the truck with a ballistic shield, the release said.
Deputies broke the truck’s back window and used a stun gun to take Doolin into custody. A search of the vehicle found five guns, including a Glock 9mm handgun that had been altered from semi-automatic to automatic and a rifle that was altered to operate as an automatic weapon and equipped with a 14-inch barrel, PCSO reported.
Federal law requires a barrel length to be at least 16 inches. The rifle also had no identifiable model or serial number, PCSO said.
Beam was charged with resisting arrest without violence.
Samuel Doolin later posted a 29-minute video in which he held a Bible and gave his version of the events of that day. He said the state trooper lied about his truck lacking a tag and made him fearful of leaving the vehicle.
Doolin said he told a sheriff’s deputy that he didn’t heed the orders of the state trooper because such officers don’t serve under an elected authority and therefore can’t be held accountable.
In the video, Doolin denied that he claimed he had a gun to use against law enforcement or that he had declared himself a “sovereign citizen,” a term invoked by those who say that governments have no authority over them.
A caption on the video identified Doolin as a former Army Ranger. He referred to Beam as his fiancée.
Court records show that Samuel Doolin has been representing himself in his case and has filed multiple motions, including a request for weapons and ammunition to be returned to him.
In January, he submitted a 22-page motion for the charges to be dismissed “with prejudice,” citing “conspiracy against rights,” evidence obtained illegally, unlawful search and seizure and unlawful imprisonment. He wrote that the state trooper willfully ignored a statute “in order to fabricate suspicion” and engaged in breaking and entering by opening Doolin’s truck door without permission.
Doolin also alleged that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd defamed him and his family with statements he made at a news conference after Doolin’s arrest.
In the motion, Doolin wrote that the gun charges against him contradicted his rights under the Constitution’s Second Amendment. He argued that the Second Amendment’s mention of a “well regulated Militia” referred to common citizens and that they are entitled to possess the same short-barreled weapons used by the military.
For him to be charged with resisting arrest, he wrote, “the arrest had to be lawful.”
Citing his Christian beliefs, Doolin wrote, “I have a responsibility and duty to God and others, to protect them from evil and preserve my birth rights for the next generation. I must obey God over man, and the U.S. Constitution and Declaration over arbitrary and void state laws.”
In another motion, Doolin requested that all evidence collected as a result of the traffic stop be suppressed as “fruit of the poisonous tree.” He wrote that the original stop was lawful but that it “devolved into unconstitutional warrantless search.”
Combee has issued orders denying the motion for request for dismissal and other motions.
Doolin filed a motion June 16 seeking a continuance of his trial. Among other arguments, he claimed the prosecution had failed to allow him to photograph, inspect, test or see evidence and had “failed to respond to the illegal act of duplicity or multiplicity of charges.”
Combee issued a denial the same day. As of Friday afternoon, records from Thursday’s scheduled hearing had not been posted to the Polk Clerk of Courts website.
Gary White can be reached at gary.white@theledger.com or 863-802-7518. Follow on Twitter @garywhite13. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/brother-of-polk-man-convicted-on-jan-6-charges-in-jail-after-arrest/70351314007/ | 2023-06-26T17:09:28 | 1 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/brother-of-polk-man-convicted-on-jan-6-charges-in-jail-after-arrest/70351314007/ |
Lake Wales asks judge to decide part of lawsuit against owner of Walesbilt Hotel
Lake Wales wants a ruling in its ongoing lawsuit against the owner of the Walesbilt Hotel, one that could return ownership to the city.
A lawyer for the city and its Community Redevelopment Agency filed a motion on June 16 asking Judge William Sites for a partial summary judgment on two counts of its complaint against Dixie-Walesbilt LLC, a Winter Haven company headed by Raymond E. Brown.
Lake Wales transferred ownership of the vacant, 1920s-era structure in 2010 to Brown, who had submitted a redevelopment proposal pledging to renovate the hotel for apartments and retail space. The city sued Dixie-Walesbilt LLC in January 2022, alleging that Brown made false claims to win the contract after years without noticeable progress on the restoration.
The city is seeking more than $30,000 in damages and has requested that Sites rescind the redevelopment agreement, establishing Lake Wales again as owner of the 10-story hotel at 5 Park Ave. W., listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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In the 22-page court filing, attorney Kevin Ashley asked Sites for summary judgments on two of the 14 counts listed in its amended complaint against Dixie-Walesbilt LLC. Ashley’s argument focuses on the fourth and seventh counts, covering two elements of alleged fraud in the company’s contract bid.
A partial summary judgment settles a particular claim of a case before trial. A court may grant such a judgment if there is no uncertainty about the facts of the portion in question.
Ashley also submitted a statement of “material facts upon which the plaintiffs contend there is no genuine issue of dispute.” Brent Geohagan is listed as the defense lawyer.
The motion cites Brown’s claim in his second-round contract application that a supposed associate, Rajesh Kumar, had provided capital for the project. Lake Wales asserts that Kumar has never offered any financing, before or after the bidding process for the contract.
The filing also claims that Dixie-Walesbilt LLC committed fraud by claiming in its second-round submission that it had already begun to pre-sell units in the building and that it was on target to meet its sales goals. The city cites Brown’s testimony in another lawsuit, filed against him in 2014 by an architect hired for the project, that the company never pre-sold any of the hotel’s 40 planned units.
Lake Wales’ motion opens with a quotation from a Florida Supreme Court ruling in a 1997 case, referring to the case of Besett v. Basnett from 1980.
“(T)he policy behind our holding in Besett is to prohibit one who purposely uses false information to induce another into a transaction from profiting from such wrongdoing,” the citation says.
In the conclusion of the motion, Ashley asserts that Lake Wales has provided “unassailable proof” in the form of Brown’s own testimony that Dixie-Walesbilt LLC made false claims in its application about Kumar’s financial support and the sale of planned units.
“DWL should not be allowed to profit from its blatant wrongdoing, obtaining public property under false pretenses,” Ashley wrote. “Dishonest conduct should never be rewarded or condoned.”
The filing states that a properly supported motion for summary judgment should be denied only on the basis of “a genuine issue of material fact.” The motion responds to 17 defenses offered by Dixie-Walesbilt LLC in response to Lake Wales’ complaint.
Among its defenses, Dixie-Walesbilt LLC asserted that the allegations of fraud are statements of opinion. In its motion, the city argues that it is demonstrably true that Brown made false claims about his financing and sales.
Lake Wales disputes other defense assertions, such as that the city failed to mitigate its damages. Ashley writes that Lake Wales relied on Brown for statements to the City Commission, meetings with city staff, correspondence and permit applications for updates on his progress. Brown did not cease work on the project until spring 2020, the motion says.
In other defenses, Brown’s lawyer claimed that the statute of limitations and the statute of repose had expired. Ashley noted that Sites rejected a defense bid for summary judgment on the statute of limitations claim, saying that Dixie-Walesbilt LLC did not prove that the city knew of the alleged fraud within the four-year statute period.
The statute of repose offers a 12-year window from the commission of alleged fraud. The city filed its suit on Jan. 28, 2022, five days before the end of that period, Ashley wrote.
Responding to the defense statement that an adequate financial remedy exists for their claims of fraud, Ashley wrote that all land is considered unique and that no monetary award would substitute for the loss of the hotel.
The motion also cites an affidavit from former City Commissioner Terrye Howell in countering the defense claim that Lake Wales was not harmed by reliance upon alleged misstatements by Brown and his company. Howell said that her vote to approve the redevelopment contract relied upon Brown’s statements.
Sites dismissed a motion for final summary judgment from Brown’s lawyer in March.
“The Court finds that, should plaintiffs prevail at trial, record evidence for the bases of damages has been pleaded and could be proven,” Sites wrote in his order. “As a result, defendant’s motion for summary judgment on the argument that plaintiffs have not pleaded damages and have suffered no damages is denied.”
Sites has scheduled a four-day block beginning Sept. 11 for a jury trial. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for Aug. 22.
Gary White can be reached at gary.white@theledger.com or 863-802-7518. Follow on Twitter @garywhite13. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/lake-wales-asks-judge-to-decide-part-of-suit-against-walesbilt-owner/70349722007/ | 2023-06-26T17:09:34 | 0 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/lake-wales-asks-judge-to-decide-part-of-suit-against-walesbilt-owner/70349722007/ |
CARROLL COUNTY, Ark. — Three people are dead after a house fire in Carroll County on Sunday, June 25, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office (CCSO).
CCSO says emergency crews responded to a call about a house fire on County Road 3016.
According to officials, when crews put out the fire, three bodies were found inside the home. The Eureka Springs Fire Department (ESFD) told 5NEWS that two of the bodies were those of a couple who lived there and the third, was their grandson.
ESFD says the grandson had "ran in to try and save them." Officials say the bodies were sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab.
Multiple crews assisted in the fire including CCSO, Benton County Sheriff's Office, ESFD, and the Benton County Fire Service.
BCSO says the cause of the fire is still being investigated.
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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.
Multiple local agencies, including the Hot Springs Fire Department, police, and divers, have responded to the scene.
One 23-year-old woman was recovered from the aircraft and transported to a local hospital for treatment. After searching the lake, divers recovered a 49-year-old male passenger whose condition is unknown at this time.
Authorities have confirmed that the plane was on the way to the Hot Springs Airport before the crash. An investigation is underway with authorities looking into the origin of the distress call and the airplane's last location.
The plane was identified as a 177 Cardinal with tail number N3138T that departed from Kentucky and diverted to the Hot Springs Airport.
According to authorities with the HS airport, a call was made to the flight tower from the airplane requesting permission to land due to aircraft distress.
Once the plane did not land at the airport as intended, emergency authorities were contacted and en route to the location of Port Au Prince.
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.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/plane-crashes-lake-hamilton/91-dade2b79-1988-48eb-a10f-5158973e0897 | 2023-06-26T17:13:55 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/plane-crashes-lake-hamilton/91-dade2b79-1988-48eb-a10f-5158973e0897 |
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — According to the Eureka Springs Fire Department, crews were dispatched to St. James Church on Prospect Avenue during the early morning hours of June 26.
The department said fire and EMS crews got to the structure fire at 2:40 a.m., where they saw smoke and "setup for an offensive push on the interior of the building, initially making entry through the street side of the structure."
Other agencies including Holiday Island Fire Department, Inspiration Point Fire Department, and Berryville Fire Department arrived to help and provide resources.
No injuries have been reported, officials said, and the fire is currently being investigated.
This is the second fire reported in Carroll County over the last 24 hours. On Sunday, June 25, officials found three bodies within a home that was on fire just outside of Eureka Springs.
According to ESFD, two of the bodies were those of the couple that lived there and the third was their grandson. Tap here for more on that story.
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More than 100 firefighters in Philadelphia reportedly responded to a two-alarm fire that tore through a multi-use warehouse in Kensington around lunchtime on Monday.
Black, acrid smoke could be seen filling the sky as the fumes poured from the burning building located near the intersection of N. American and W. Huntingdon streets.
As of about 12:19 p.m., crews were reportedly "making good progress" as they worked to extinguish the fire.
Skyforce 10 spotted flames rising from the edges of the structure as firefighters poured water into the building.
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Officials said the property is vacant and, as of 12:50 p.m., there were no injuries reported as crews fought the fire.
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Who is dumping adult diapers and urine pads on a South Jersey community?
That's the question Greenwich Township, New Jersey, police asked in a Facebook post over the weekend titled: "To you, Adult Diaper, Urine Pad, Illegal Dumper."
The police department said in a statement on their post: "Over the past week, trashbags filled with adult diapers and urine pads were illegally dumped and littered on the roadway of our town and others... Be on the look out! If you believe that you have information relating to this case, please contact us or our dispatch at anytime. Thank you!"
The department also sent a message to the suspect using a famous line performed by actor Liam Neeson in the 2008 movie "Taken:"
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"We don't know who you are. We don't know what you want. But what we do have are a very particular set of skills, skills we have acquired over a very long career, skills that make us a nightmare for people like you. If you stop now, that'll be the end of it. We will not look for you. We will not pursue you. But if you don't, we will look for you, we will find you, and we will fine you."
In the meantime, residents in Gibbstown should be on the lookout for the stinky dumper.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — AAA of Kansas says to expect busy roads across the state and the US for the Independence Day holiday.
They project that 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more over the holiday. That is an increase of 2.1 million travelers compared to 2022 and will break the 2019 record of 49 million travelers.
In Kansas, 505,190 people are expected to travel this Fourth of July, a 3.9% increase over 2022. About 85% are expected to drive to their destination.
“We’ve never projected travel numbers this high for Independence Day weekend,” said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel, in a news release. “What this tells us is that despite inventory being limited and some prices 50% higher, consumers are not cutting back on travel this summer. Many of them heeded our advice and booked early, another sign of strong travel demand.”
Gas prices will be less than they were just a year ago for those hitting the road. The national average gas price over the Fourth of July holiday in 2022 was $4.80 a gallon. It now sits at $3.50 to $3.60 a gallon. In Kansas, gas is hovering on an average of $3.25 a gallon, which is $1.40 cheaper than in 2022.
AAA reminds drivers to make sure their vehicle is in good working order and has been recently serviced before taking any extended trip. You can also check on the latest road conditions and find information on construction zones before you leave home by visiting Kandrive.org.
Despite the cost of air travel rising 40-50% compared to 2022, over 4 million people will be traveling by air over the holiday. Rental car prices have started to come down now that more vehicle inventory is available, and hotel prices remain about the same as in 2022, according to AAA.
AAA says the cruise industry also appears to be recovering. The number of cruises has returned to pre-pandemic levels with sold-out ships and advanced bookings. Alaska and European river cruises are the top destinations the agency has seen the most interest in for 2023.
For more about AAA of Kansas, click here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/aaa-expects-record-independence-day-travel/ | 2023-06-26T17:21:43 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/aaa-expects-record-independence-day-travel/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Sedgwick County district judge signed an injunction on Monday in favor of Spirit AeroSystems against the Machinists union.
Court documents show the two sides agreed on the conditions of what strikers can and cannot do, including not using force, violence or intimidation to prevent people from going to and from Spirit offices. They also cannot block public roads or sidewalks leading to Spirit. They cannot physically touch a car in the area. The order outlines how many picketers can be at entrances or gates to Spirit.
The injunction does let strikers try to persuade people from going to work or crossing the picket line. The order stays in effect until a judge rescinds it.
It will be enforced by Wichita police and Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputies. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/judge-signs-injunction-in-favor-of-spirit-aerosystems/ | 2023-06-26T17:21:49 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/judge-signs-injunction-in-favor-of-spirit-aerosystems/ |
From community theater productions to fitness activities, educational opportunities to farmers markets and concerts spanning all genres, there are so many opportunities to enjoy an action-packed summer in the Bloomington-Normal area. Here's a look at just some of the events on the sunny horizon.
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JUNE
June 1-3, 8-11, 15-17, 22-24
10-Minute Play Festival: “The Waiting Room,” at the Heartland Theatre. Showtimes at heartlandtheatre.org/showtimes.
June 1-30
Exhibition: “Emergence,” curated by Teen Art Group. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University Galleries of Illinois State University. Reception 2-3 p.m. June 10.
Celebrate Pride Month Scavenger Hunt, visit the Normal Public Library’s second floor service desk to begin.
June 15, 22, 29
Franklin Park Concerts, featuring Michael Wallace and the Community Concert Band. 7 p.m.
June 26
Baby Rock, 10-10:30 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Tour Historic Ewing Manor, 4-6 p.m. at Ewing Cultural Center.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
True Crime Book Club, 7-8 p.m., Bloomington
June 27
Twin City Tale Spinners, 10 a.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Ready, Set, Read! 10-10:45 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Adult Reading Challenge Book Brunch, reading a book about music or musicians. In-person at 10 a.m. in the Normal Public Library board room or virtually on Zoom.
D&D for Kids – Character Creation, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Bloomington Public Library virtual room.
June 28
Itsy Arts: On Location, in partnership with Illinois Art Station for kids 5 and under. 10-11 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Lunchtime Concerts at Withers Park, featuring Brian Choban Jazz Quintet. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tween/Teen Crafternoon, 2-4 p.m. at the Normal Public Library cafe.
Comic Club, featuring “Pawcasso” by Remy Lai. 3-4 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Tales for Tails @ Miller Park, 5-6 p.m., Miller Park
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring Ashley Riley. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Sensory Swim, 6:30-8 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
Young at Heartland Showcase, 7:30 p.m. at Heartland Theatre.
June 29
Master Gardeners/Master Naturalists Program: Seed Balls,10 a.m.-noon at Children’s Discovery Museum.
June 30
Fantastic Foam & More Science Show, 10-11 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
On-the-Go Story Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Miller Park
Young at Heartland Showcases, 2 p.m. at Heartland Theatre.
Family Float Night, 5-6:30 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
Soundboard Concert Series, featuring Them Coulee Boys. 6-9 p.m. at Destihl Brewery & Beer Hall.
Uncle Lucius with guest Nolan Taylor. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. at The Castle Theatre.
Salsa Lessons & Dance Party, 7:30-11 p.m. at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard.
JULY
July 1-2
Celebrate America, free patriotic concert sponsored by Holiday Spectacular and The Pantagraph, 7 p.m. at Miller Park Bandstand.
July 1, 8, 19-20, 23, 29
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents: “The Book of Will,” at the Ewing Theatre. Showtimes at illinoisshakes.com/plays.
July 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents Theatre for Young Audiences, at the Ewing Cultural Center grounds. Showtimes at illinoisshakes.com/plays.
July 1-31
Investigate Scientist Scavenger Hunt, visit the Normal Public Library’s second floor service desk to begin.
July 1-16
Exhibition: “Emergence,” curated by Teen Art Group. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University Galleries of Illinois State University.
July 1
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Create with Cricut: Seasonal Sign, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Saturdays at the Station, drop-in art making 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Illinois Art Station.
Ukulele Fun Jam, 2-4 p.m. at the Normal Public Library cafe.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring Sarah & The Underground. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Soundboard Concert Series, featuring The Matchsellers. 6-9 p.m. at Destihl Brewery & Beer Hall.
Union Avenue, 7-8:30 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Concert in the Vineyard, featuring The Mystery Machine. 7-11 p.m. at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard.
July 2
Sensory Swim, 9:30-11 a.m. at Holiday Pool.
Fourth of July Cruise-in on Route 66, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Atlanta.
July 3
Baby Rock, 10-10:30 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Tour Historic Ewing Manor, 4-6 p.m. at Ewing Cultural Center.
Books on Tap Book Club, 7-8:30 p.m., Lil Beaver Brewery.
July 4
Fourth of July events, 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Miller Park. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Happy Birthday America Swim, noon to 4 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
Fourth of July Sky Concert at Fairview Park, 5-10 p.m.
July 5
NPL Knitting and Crocheting Club, 10 a.m. to noon at the Normal Public Library.
Bored Games, for tweens and teens. 2-4 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring John Till. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Hurricanes, Cypress Trees and Other Synonyms for Home, a reading from author Emily Fontenot. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
July 6
Nitsch Theatre Arts Rising Stars and Singapella present Broadway Rocks! 10 a.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Art Sparks, for kids. 6-7 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Chicago Farmer, 7-8:30 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
July 7, 18, 22, 25-26, 28
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents “The Comedy of Errors,” at the Ewing Theatre. Showtimes at illinoisshakes.com/plays.
July 7
Floats & Funnies, ice cream and cartoons from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Family Float Night, 5-6:30 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
First Friday: Get Your 'Kicks' on Route 66, 5-8 p.m. in downtown Bloomington.
Family Paint Night: Bee in Colorful Flowers, 6-8 p.m. at Children’s Discovery Museum.
Movie Night, feature to be announced. 9 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
The High Kings, 7:30 p.m. at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.
The Docksiders, America’s Favorite Yacht Rock Band. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. at The Castle Theatre.
July 8
ParkLands Foundation Annual Bike Ride, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lexington Keller Park Pavilion.
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Saturdays at the Station, drop-in art making 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Illinois Art Station.
Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Bloomington.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring Megan Maroney. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
This One’s Pink: The Pink Floyd Tribute Experience, 7-8:30 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
July 9
Recipe Rotisserie: A Cookbook Club featuring “The Honeysuckle Cookbook: 100 Healthy, Feel-Good Recipes to Live Deliciously” by Dzung Lewis. 2-3:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
July 10-11
Pre-School Camp: Dynamic Dinosaurs, 9:30 a.m. July 10 and 11:30 a.m. July 11 at Children’s Discovery Museum.
July 10
Baby Rock, 10-10:30 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Tour Historic Ewing Manor, 4-6 p.m. at Ewing Cultural Center.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
July 11
Macrame Bag Take and Make, for teens and adults. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 a.m. at Connie LInk Amphitheatre.
Ready, Set, Read! 10-10:45 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Teen Anime Club, 4:30-6 p.m. in the Normal Public Library.
Mystery Book Club, 7-8:45 p.m. at Bloomington Public Library virtual room.
July 12
Active Senior Tours at the Zoo, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Miller Park Zoo.
Paper Crafting Club, 10 a.m. to noon at the Normal Public Library.
Tween/Teen Crafternoon, 2-4 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Comic Club, featuring “The Tea Dragon Society” by K. O’Neill. 3-4 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Penny Plunge, 5:30 p.m. at Fairview Family Aquatic Center.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring The Tucked in T’s. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Stranger than Fiction: A Nonfiction Book Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Sensory Swim, 6:30-8 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
July 13, 20, 27
Franklin Park Concerts, featuring Michael Wallace and the Community Concert Band. 7 p.m.
July 13
Terrific Thursday show, performer to be announced. 10 a.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Program: What plants need to grow, 10 a.m. to noon, at Children’s Discovery Museum.
Find Your Voice: How Plastic Bags Changed a Community! Partnering with the Ecology Action Center to read “One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia” by Miranda Paul. 10-11 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
PLG: Time Travelers, 4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. at Children’s Discovery Museum.
Jammie Jamboree, for kids and caregivers. 6-6:30 p.m. in the Normal Public Library book nook.
Medicare Basics, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
July 14-15
Glorious Garden Festival, 1-7 p.m. with events starting at the David Davis Mansion.
The Mike Dobbins Memorial: New Plays from the Heartland Festival, at Heartland Theatre. Showtimes at heartlandtheatre.org/nph.
July 14-16, 20-23, 27-30
“Newsies: the Broadway Musical,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays.
July 14
PLG: Time Travelers, 9-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon at Children’s Discovery Museum.
Sign and Sing with Communication Junction, for kids 5 and under. 10:30-11 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Family Float Night, 5-6:30 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
Prairie Fire Theatre presents An Evening of Opera Under the Stars, 7-8:30 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Salsa Lessons & Dance Party, 7:30-11 p.m. at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard.
July 15-16, 21, 27, 30
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents: “The Tempest,” at the Ewing Theatre. Showtimes at illinoisshakes.com/plays.
July 15-16
Third Annual Market Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday & 1-4 p.m Sunday in downtown Atlanta.
July 15
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Flapjacks & Flamingos at the Zoo, 8-9:30 a.m. at Miller Park Zoo.
Early Explorers: Time Travelers, 9-10:30 a.m. at Children’s Discovery Museum.
Saturdays at the Station, drop-in art making 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Illinois Art Station.
Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Prairie Aviation Museum.
Christmas in July open skate, 1-3 p.m. at Bloomington Ice Center.
Biscuits N Gravy Band, 5-6:30 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring Blue Iris. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Saturdays on the Square, featuring Dan Hubbard and Kayla Brown. 7 p.m. in downtown Bloomington.
Concert at the Vineyard, featuring Stereotypical. 7-11 p.m. at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard.
July 16
Sensory Swim, 9:30-11 a.m. at Holiday Pool.
Third Sunday Market, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Interstate Center.
July 17-21
Camp Discovery: Cardboard Construction, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Children’s Discovery Museum.
July 17
Baby Rock, 10-10:30 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Tour Historic Ewing Manor, 4-6 p.m. at Ewing Cultural Center.
July 18
Twin City Tale Spinners, 10 a.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Ready, Set, Read! 10-10:45 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Teen Advisory Council, 4-5 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Fiction Book Club, 7-8 p.m., Bloomington Public Library virtual room.
Poetry Is Normal presents: Lynne Jensen Lampe, for adults. 7-8 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
July 19
NPL Knitting and Crocheting Club, 10 a.m. to noon at the Normal Public Library.
Bored Games, for tweens and teens. 2-4 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring twång. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
The Little Mermen: The Ultimate Disney Tribute Band, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.
July 20
Tater Tots Rocks! 10 a.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Program: Bird sound and feeds, 10 a.m.-noon at Children’s Discovery Museum.
DIY Book Nook, 10-11:30 a.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Teen Writers’ Workshop, 4-5 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Tech-It-Out, for kids ages 5-12. 4-6 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Sweetwater, 7-8:30 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, Songs from Abbey Road and the Rooftop Concert. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.
July 21-23
MIOpera presents “Romeo and Juliet,” 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.
July 21
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents Theatre for Young Audiences, 10-11 a.m. at Anderson Park
Family Float Night, 5-6:30 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
July 22
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Christmas in July, presented by Uptown Partners. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Medici On the Rocks Festival, 4-10 p.m. on North Street in uptown Normal.
Kevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe, 5-6:30 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Kurt Vile and The Violators, doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. at The Castle Theatre.
July 24-28
Kinder Camp: Spy Kids STEAM, 9:30 a.m.-noon at Children’s Discovery Museum.
July 24
Baby Rock, 10-10:30 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Tour Historic Ewing Manor, 4-6 p.m. at Ewing Cultural Center.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
English Language Conversation Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., STAR Adult Literacy
July 25
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 a.m. at Connie LInk Amphitheatre.
Ready, Set, Read! 10-10:45 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Adult Reading Challenge Book Brunch, reading a memoir by an author with a disability or chronic illness. In-person at 10 a.m. in the Normal Public Library board room or virtually on Zoom.
Family STEAM Club, 4-6:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
July 26-30
McLean County Fair on the fairgrounds at the Interstate Center. Schedule at mcleancountyfair.org.
Itsy Arts: On Location, in partnership with Illinois Art Station for kids 5 and under. 10-11 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Exhibition Tour and Artmaking Workshop for Adults, noon to 2 p.m. at University Galleries.
Tween/Teen Crafternoon, 2-4 p.m. in the Normal Public Library Cafe.
Comic Club, featuring “Swim Team” by Johnnie Christmas. 3-4 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring Bruce Moon. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
July 26
The Language of Flowers, featuring Master Gardener Jan Capodice. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Sensory Swim, 6:30-8 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
July 27
Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Program: Monarchs, 10 a.m. to noon at Children’s Discovery Museum.
Terrific Thursday show, performer to be announced. 10 a.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Instrument Petting Zoo, with IWU. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Joe Zaklan Band, 5-6:30 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Jammie Jamboree, for kids and caregivers. 6-6:30 p.m. in the Normal Public Library book nook.
Romance Me Book Club, for adults. 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Normal Public Library board room.
July 28
Sign and Sing with Communication Junction, for kids 5 and under. 10:30-11 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Family Float Night, 5-6:30 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
Teen Murder Mystery Night, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Kids Night Out: Christmas in July, 6:30-9 p.m. at Anderson Aquatic Center.
July 29
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Saturdays at the Station, drop-in art making 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Illinois Art Station.
Pridefest, 4-10 p.m. at The Bistro and on Main Street.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring Full Circle. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Ray’s Rockets, 7-8:30 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
July 30
Sensory Swim, 9:30-11 a.m. at Holiday Pool.
July 31-Aug. 4
Camp Discovery: STEAM Camp, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Children’s Discovery Museum.
July 31
Baby Rock, 10-10:30 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Tour Historic Ewing Manor, 4-6 p.m. at Ewing Cultural Center.
End of Summer Foam Party, with the Normal Public Library. 4:30-6 p.m. at Underwood Park.
AUGUST
Aug. 1-31
Celebrating Differences Scavenger Hunt, visit the Normal Public Library’s second floor service desk to begin.
Aug. 1 & 3
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents: “The Tempest,” 7:30 p.m. at the Ewing Theatre.
Aug. 1
Twin City Tale Spinners, 10 a.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Genealogy Meetup, 2-3 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
History Reads Book Club (in person), 7-9 p.m., The Junction.
Aug. 2 & 5
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents “The Comedy of Errors,” at the Ewing Theatre. Showtimes at illinoisshakes.com/plays.
Aug. 2-3
Stop-Motion Claymation Workshop for Teens, 1-3 p.m. at University Galleries.
Aug. 2
NPL Knitting and Crocheting Club, 10 a.m. to noon at the Normal Public Library.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring Colt Ball. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Aug. 3
Master Gardeners/Master Naturalists: Trees, 10 a.m. to noon at Children’s Discovery Museum.
Art Sparks, for kids. 6-7 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Aug. 4
BN Sunrise Rotary’s Brats and Bags, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. downtown Bloomington.
Family Float Night, 5-6:30 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
First Friday: Downtown Dog Days, 5-8 p.m. in downtown Bloomington.
Family Paint Night: Mountain Landscape, 6-8 p.m. at Children’s Discovery Museum.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents: “The Book of Will,” 8 p.m. at the Ewing Theatre.
Aug. 5
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Saturdays at the Station, drop-in art making 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Illinois Art Station.
27th Annual Antique Auto Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the David Davis Mansion.
Sensory-Friendly Morning, 11 a.m. to noon at University Galleries.
All-Ages Artmaking Workshop, noon to 2 p.m., University Galleries.
Ukulele Fun Jam, 2-4 p.m. at the Normal Public Library cafe.
Family Open House Night, 4 p.m. at the Community Activity Center in Normal.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring Kickin’ & Pickin’. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Saturdays on the Square, featuring Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press. 7 p.m. in downtown Bloomington.
Aug. 6
Houndmouth, Chartreuse and Chandeliers Tour. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at The Castle Theatre.
Aug. 7-8
Pre-School Camp: Creatures & Critters, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Children’s Discovery Museum.
Aug. 7
Tour Historic Ewing Manor, 4-6 p.m. at Ewing Cultural Center.
Books on Tap, 7-8-30 p.m. at Lil Beaver Brewery.
Aug. 8
Fabric Scrap Ladybug Magnets Take and Make, for teens and adults. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Terrific Thursday show, performer to be announced. 10 a.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Teen Anime Club, 4:30-6 p.m. in the Normal Public Library.
Mystery Book Club, 7-8:45 p.m., Bloomington Public Library virtual room.
Aug. 9
Active Senior Tours at the Zoo, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Miller Park Zoo.
Paper Crafting Club, 10 a.m. to noon at the Normal Public Library.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring Gettin’ Pretty With It. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Stranger Than Fiction: A Nonfiction Book Club, featuring “Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth” by Sarah Smarsh. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Sensory Swim, 6:30-8 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
Aug. 10-13, 17-20
Coalescence Theatre Project presents “Once on This Island,” 7 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Aug. 10
Nitsch Theatre Arts Rising Stars and Singapella present Broadway Summer Fun! 10 a.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Phishing Scams and Identity Theft program, 10-11 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Exhibition Tour and Artmaking Workshop for Adults, 1-3 p.m. at University Galleries.
Tween/Teen Crafternoon, 2-4 p.m. in the Normal Public Library Cafe.
Jammie Jamboree, for kids and caregivers. 6-6:30 p.m. in the Normal Public Library book nook.
Aug. 11
Sign and Sing with Communication Junction, for kids 5 and under. 10:30-11 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Family Float Night, 5-6:30 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
Joe Stamm Band, Wild Man album release party. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. at The Castle Theatre.
Aug. 12-13, 19-20
Sunflower Days, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rader Family Farms.
Aug. 12
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Saturdays at the Station, drop-in art making 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Illinois Art Station.
Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Bloomington.
Ice Cream Social & School Supply Drive for BHS, noon to 3 p.m. at Miller Park Zoo.
Cultural Fest, noon to 6:30 p.m. at Miller Park.
Cruisin’ Uptown Normal, 4-8 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Aug. 13
Sensory Swim, 9:30-11 a.m. at Holiday Pool.
“To the Max” 2K Obstacle Challenge, noon at Maxwell Park.
Aug. 14
Tour Historic Ewing Manor, 4-6 p.m. at Ewing Cultural Center.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
An Inside Look: “Grand Horizons,” meet directors and designers from the Heartland Theatre Company. 7-8 p.m. at the Community Activity Center.
Aug. 15
Teen Advisory Council, 4-5 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Fiction Book Club, 7-8 p.m. Bloomington Public Library virtual room.
Poetry Is Normal, with the theme: Anniversaries, 7-8 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Aug. 16
NPL Knitting and Crocheting Club, 10 a.m. to noon at the Normal Public Library.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring NoRobot. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Aug. 17
Teen Writers’ Workshop, 4-5 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Tech-It-Out, for kids ages 5-12. 4-6 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
The Menzingers, doors open at 6:30 p.m, show starts at 7:30 p.m., at the Castle Theatre.
Aug. 18-19
Eddie Griffin, early shows at 7 p.m. with doors open at 6 p.m. Late shows at 9:45 p.m. with doors open at 9 p.m. at The Castle Theatre.
Aug. 18
Tiny Chefs, storytime and hands-on “cooking.” 10-10:45 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Family Float Night, 5-6:30 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
Aug. 19
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Saturdays at the Station, drop-in art making 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Illinois Art Station.
Corvette Corral, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Atlanta.
Crop Till You Drop, crafting for adults. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Prairie Aviation Museum.
Sensory-Friendly Morning, 11 a.m. to noon at University Galleries.
All-Ages Artmaking Workshop, noon to 2 p.m., University Galleries.
Front Street Music Festival, 2-10 p.m. at Jazz Upfront and on Front Street.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring Hello Bob. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
An Evening with Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.
Aug. 20
Third Sunday Market, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Interstate Center.
Inside Out Free Arts Festival, noon to 3 p.m. at Miller Park Pavilion.
Aug. 21
Tour Historic Ewing Manor, 4-6 p.m. at Ewing Cultural Center.
Quarter Auction, doors open at 5 p.m. Auction begins at 6 p.m. at The Barn III Dinner Theatre and Event Center.
English Language Conversation Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., STAR Adult Literacy.
Aug. 22
Adult Reading Challenge Book Brunch, reading a book about or set in the Midwest. In-person at 10 a.m. in the Normal Public Library board room or virtually on Zoom.
Aug. 23
Itsy Arts: On Location, in partnership with Illinois Art Station for kids 5 and under. 10-11 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring The Neals. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Aug. 24
PLG: Underwater Explorations, 4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. at Children’s Discovery Museum.
Jammie Jamboree, for kids and caregivers. 6-6:30 p.m. in the Normal Public Library book nook.
Romance Me Book Club, for adults. 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Normal Public Library board room.
emily the band, 7-8:30 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
PLG: Underwater Explorations, 9-10 a.m. and11 a.m.-noon at Children’s Discovery Museum.
Aug. 25
Sign and Sing with Communication Junction, for kids 5 and under. 10:30-11 a.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Family Float Night, 5-6:30 p.m. at Holiday Pool.
School Spirit Night open skate, 6:30-8 p.m. at Bloomington Ice Center.
Aug. 26-27
The Farmstead Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rader Family Farms.
Sweet Corn Circus, in uptown Normal. Details to come.
Illinois Deer and Beer Fest, at the Interstate Center. Schedule at deerandbeerfest.com.
Aug. 26
Early Explorers: Underwater Explorations, 9-10:30 a.m. at Children’s Discovery Museum.
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Saturdays on the Square, featuring Chicago Farmer and The Field Notes. 7 p.m. in downtown Bloomington.
Wildermore, 7-8:30 p.m. at Connie Link Amphitheatre.
Aug. 28
Tour Historic Ewing Manor, 4-6 p.m. at Ewing Cultural Center.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
Aug. 30
All About Solar, featuring Larissa Armstrong, assistant director of the Ecology Action Center. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
LIVE @ Uptown Circle, featuring Christina Eltrevoog. 6-7:30 p.m. in uptown Normal.
Aug. 31
Adult DIY: Printmaking Workshop, 10-11 a.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. at the Normal Public Library.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A 50-year-old woman was shot and killed Saturday afternoon at an apartment complex in Orlando, police said.
The fatal shooting was reported at 5:25 p.m. at Metro Place Apartments on South Kirkman Road.
Orlando police said Joan Foster was shot and taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where she died.
No other details about the shooting have been released.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300 or Crimeline at 800-423-8477. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/26/50-year-old-woman-shot-to-death-at-metro-place-apartments-in-orlando/ | 2023-06-26T17:31:35 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/26/50-year-old-woman-shot-to-death-at-metro-place-apartments-in-orlando/ |
BLOOMINGTON — A 42-year-old man died after a two-vehicle crash Friday in south Bloomington, police said Monday.
In a statement, the Bloomington Police Department said officers were called at 4:53 p.m. Friday to the collision of a sedan and pickup truck at Morrissey Drive and Woodrig Road.
One of the drivers, later identified by police as 42-year-old James Shepherd of Bloomington, was taken to a local hospital and then transferred to Peoria's OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
The other driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said.
The police department continues to investigate the crash, in conjunction with the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team and the Peoria County Coroner's Office.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call BPD at 309-820-888. To remain anonymous, you can also provide information via text to 84711, starting with the word “BPDTIPS,” followed by a space and then the tip.
You can also call BPD’s Crime & Intelligence Analysis Unit at 309-434-2963 or email CIAU@cityblm.org. The office is staffed between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays; outside of those hours, either a voicemail or email should be left.
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Contact Brendan Denison at (309) 820-3238. Follow Brendan Denison on Twitter: @BrendanDenison | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/1-killed-1-hurt-in-bloomington-crash/article_85349150-142e-11ee-8847-23cf50735f9a.html | 2023-06-26T17:31:40 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/1-killed-1-hurt-in-bloomington-crash/article_85349150-142e-11ee-8847-23cf50735f9a.html |
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – An arrest has been made months after a 20-year-old was killed in a drive-by shooting in Daytona Beach.
Javin Clayton, 20, was arrested on Friday on several charges, including first-degree murder.
The fatal shooting happened on Jan. 9 on Tucker Street, between North Nova Road and U.S. 1. Daytona Beach officers found a man, identified as 20-year-old Travis Hubbert Jr., suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a driveway. According to police, officers were told a vehicle drove by and someone fired several shots at the man and the home.
Hubbert was taken to Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, where he was later pronounced dead.
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According to an affidavit, five people, including the victim, were standing on the street when a Chevy Trax drove past and shot at the group. The vehicle did not belong to Clayton, but he was borrowing it from someone.
Police learned the shooter, Clayton, told a friend he recently shot someone and shot the wrong person, according to the affidavit.
Clayton was found guilty in April 2022 in a separate case of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and served over a year in prison.
He was arrested and faces charges of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, firing a weapon from a vehicle and first-degree murder.
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ORLANDO, FLa. – AT&T is planning to expand its fiber network and increase internet access to thousands of homes and businesses in Orlando in an effort to bring affordability to parts of the city where it may not exist, including Pine Hills.
AT&T announced Monday that it was bringing AT&T Fiber to nearly 5,000 homes and businesses in the Orlando area, including nearly 1,000 customers in Pine Hills. The move would allow customers in those areas to access speeds of up to 5 gigabytes per second.
Anyone who needs affordable internet access can take part in the federal Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides up to $30 a month to reduce the cost of internet access. The offset would make some AT&T internet access plans free for customers.
According to the Indicators of Broadband Need map produced by the U.S. Department of Commerce, 10.3% of Orange County homes are without internet access. Some parts of the county, including parts of the Pine Hills area, see at least 30% of homes without internet access.
The area is also considered a high-poverty community, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with 43% of households below the poverty level.
Other programs are available that provide free or affordable internet access in Central Florida.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Crayola Experience and OceanX are partnering together to bring families together in this new colorful and immersive sea spectacular.
The takeover includes large installations that have transformed the area into a fin-tastic array of large installations. Families will get to learn about marine life and aquatic animals.
Some activities for the kiddos include:
- Build an ocean landscape at an interactive 3D sand table.
- Get their creativity glowing in a blacklight coral cove.
- Take an “underwater” photo in a Crayola OceanX Sub.
- Learn about undersea wonders and conservation efforts.
- Make a “splash” playing ocean-themed games on an interactive floor.
- Melt and mold a crayon into a colorful seahorse or shark.
- Measure up to the largest hammerhead in the sea at a 20-foot photo-op.
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This limited-time experience will be available until Aug. 14 and will be included with park admission. For more information, you can visit the park’s website.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Gas prices are once again on the decline as 2.45 million Floridians prepare to take on this Independence Day holiday weekend, according to AAA.
AAA confirms that gas prices averaged $3.35 per gallon, which is 6 cents less than the week before and is the lowest daily average price in two weeks.
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“Independence Day road trippers will pay much less at the pump than they did last year,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA.
This time last year, Florida gas prices averaged $4.54 per gallon, which is $18 more for a full tank than what drivers are paying now, according to AAA.
Some of the most expensive places to get gas right now are in West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.41), Naples ($3.45) and Fort Lauderdale ($3.39).
The least expensive places to get gas right now are in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.26), Pensacola ($3.29) and Sebastian-Vero Beach ($3.30).
AVERAGE GAS PRICES FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA
- Daytona Beach: $3.346, down from $4.614 a year ago
- Lakeland-Winter Haven: $3.336, down from $4.676 a year ago
- Melbourne-Titusville: $3.304, down from $4.575 a year ago
- Ocala: $3.336, down from $4.609 a year ago
- Orlando: $3.308, down from $4.606 a year ago
- The Villages: $3.340, down from $4.597 a year ago
WAYS TO SAVE ON GASOLINE
- Combine errands to limit driving time.
- Shop around for the best gas prices in your community.
- Pay with cash. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
- Remove excess weight in your vehicle. Every 100 pounds taken out of the vehicle improves fuel economy by 1-2%.
- Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduces fuel economy.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Call it a change of address, courtesy of the IRS.
The Internal Revenue Service told News 6 the Taxpayer Assistance Center in Maitland, FL, has moved to 201 South Orange Ave. in Orlando.
That puts the office in the downtown Orlando area, near the intersection of Church Street and South Orange Avenue.
The new TAC location is about 9 miles from its former location, as the crow flies. There is nearby metered street parking and public transportation.
All IRS TACs operate by appointment. To schedule an appointment at the Orlando TAC, call 844-545-5640. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The agency says the fastest and easiest way for taxpayers to get the help they need is through IRS.gov.
Available resources include:
- Online Account, you can securely access your individual account information
- Where’s My Refund? check your refund status and estimated delivery date
- Free File, use free tax software offered through IRS partners to allow you to file your taxes online
- Identity Protection Pin (IP PIN) to prevent someone from using your information to file a fraudulent tax return
- Get Transcript, view and print a tax transcript online
- Direct Pay, make tax payments or estimated tax payments from your checking or savings account
- Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, individuals or businesses can make all types of federal tax payments
- Online Payment Agreement, set up installment payments to pay taxes you owe
- Where’s My Amended Return, track the status of your amended return
- Interactive Tax Assistant, get answers to many tax questions
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A 47-year-old man was shot to death Friday during a disturbance in Orlando, police said.
The fatal shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. in the 500 block of Verbena Court.
Orlando police on Monday identified the victim as Pedro Bautista Sanchez.
Police said officers were called to the scene and found Sanchez suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
No other details have been released.
Police said anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300 or Crimeline at 800-423-8477. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/26/man-shot-to-death-during-disturbance-in-orlando/ | 2023-06-26T17:32:10 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/26/man-shot-to-death-during-disturbance-in-orlando/ |
OCALA, Fla. – Formal charges have been filed against the woman accused of shooting and killing an Ocala neighbor earlier this month, and she will not face murder charges in the woman’s death.
William Gladson, the state attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida, filed manslaughter charges against Susan Lorincz, 58, in the death of Ajike Owens, officials announced Monday.
Owens’ family and attorneys had wanted Gladson to upgrade the charges against Lorincz to murder. Lorincz was also formally charged with assault.
Gladson, in his statement, said in order to upgrade the charge to second-degree murder, his office would have had to prove beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt that there was “the existence of a depraved mind toward the victim at the time of the killing.”
“Depraved mind requires evidence of hatred, spite, ill will, or evil intent toward the victim at the time of the killing. As deplorable as the defendant’s actions were in this case, there is insufficient evidence to prove this specific and required element of second-degree murder,” Gladson’s office said in a statement.
Lorincz is accused of shooting Owens through the locked door of her home on June 2. Police say Owens was knocking on the door because Lorincz had gotten into a confrontation with some of Owens’ children, who were playing in the community land in front of Lorincz’s home. According to witnesses, Lorincz picked up a tablet belonging to one of the children, yelled at them and threw a skate at them.
The shooting was the culmination of many months of incidents between Lorincz and Owens’ family, as well as others in the neighborhood. Witnesses told police that Lorincz would hurl obscenities and racial slurs at children, and film them at play while giving them the middle finger. Police say Lorincz also would file reports claiming the children were trespassing on her property, when they were really just staying in the community area.
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Lorincz told police she shot her gun at Owens through the door because she was in fear of her life and she wanted Owens to go away. Police say she used specific language that showed she had looked up stand-your-ground and self-defense laws prior to and after the shooting.
Police say Lorincz also claimed she bought the gun used in the shooting after an incident with Owens, but then later told police while the two were not friendly, there was never any indication of violence from Owens to Lorincz.
Lorincz remains jailed in Marion County.
If convicted of manslaughter, she faces up to 30 years in prison.
lorincz Press Release by Christie Zizo on Scribd
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There has been a lot in the news lately about how our economic situation in this country is affecting everyone. Inflation, though seemingly on the down trend now, impacted all Americans as cost rose to near record limits.
Government changes to benefit programs saw many more people using area food banks to help feed their families. Most of what is reported tends to focus on middle class working families with children and, while one can’t deny the impact had on them, there is another demographic group that has gotten little coverage yet struggles daily to make ends meet.
In the US today, over 15 million adults aged 65 or older are economically insecure with incomes 200% below the Federal Poverty Level. That’s about 1 in 3 older Americans living in poverty. Older women are more likely to live in poverty due to long standing wage discrimination and years taken out of the workplace to be caregivers.
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Over half of Black and Hispanic adults over age 65 have incomes 200% below the poverty level. Homelessness among seniors has been rising rapidly and is expected to triple in the next decade according to a recent study by the University of Pennsylvania. Seniors are mortgaging their homes at an unprecedented pace with the interest in reverse mortgages doubling in the last two years.
But even more telling is, according to the United Way Kenosha ALICE data (Asset Limited, Income Restrained, Employed) seniors who live just above the poverty level struggle daily to meet their needs. A full 43% of seniors aged 65 or over have difficulty making ends meet. Emergency relief measures in the pandemic era were very effective in helping families with children but did very little to help seniors. When inflation rises rapidly, as in recent months, those living on Social Security income get hit hard as their income is much less flexible.
In short, as we all wage the war on rising costs, our seniors are getting left behind and falling into the category of unserved and underserved in many cases.
Seniors would rather age in place, in their own homes, for as long as possible, so it’s up to all of us, as the “village” to support them and ensure they are valued and safe. Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services (KAFASI) has an array of quality services designed to meet the needs of our seniors living in our community. Low or no cost home delivered meals, volunteer transportation, and friendly visitors are all available to help seniors address areas of their lives which would otherwise become a struggle, both financially and emotionally.
It is up to all of us to look after and care for our treasures. They were instrumental in laying the groundwork for everything we enjoy now. Their history is our present day and our future. And, one day, we will all be in their shoes. Let’s hope there is a KAFASI around when we get there! | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-update-from-kenosha-area-family-aging-services-it-takes-a-village-for-everyone/article_83bd7646-0f7b-11ee-9e8d-53106078606d.html | 2023-06-26T17:33:56 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-update-from-kenosha-area-family-aging-services-it-takes-a-village-for-everyone/article_83bd7646-0f7b-11ee-9e8d-53106078606d.html |
When the Stonewall Riots began in New York, it was with the goal of expressing outrage and frustration at the treatment of the LGBTQ+ community who had long been denied their civil rights.
To give you a brief rundown (extremely brief) if you’re not familiar with this event, on June 28, 1969, New York police raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar known to serve alcohol to members of the LGBTQ+ community, despite this being illegal at the time. When the patrons and employees, who were aggressively dragged out of the bar, fought back against the NYPD, crowds gathered in the streets and this confrontation grew to a period of six days of protests. The following year, to mark the anniversary of the event, crowds marched through the streets in what was recognized as the first gay pride parade. Later, the month of June was designated as Pride month, to recognize the impact of the Stonewall Riots and to celebrate gay activism.
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In the years since that first anniversary, Pride month has become increasingly corporate. During the month of June, companies plaster rainbows and proud language on their products. Some of these companies surely do so because they recognize the importance of celebrating the community but others are merely trying to appeal to a demographic that they largely ignore for the rest of the year.
A perfect example of this performative allyship is the tobacco industry. Whether it was the misconception that smoking relieves stress, a rebellious act of youth, or an effort to find a sense of belonging, the LGBTQ+ community took up smoking at higher rates than their straight peers and the tobacco industry tapped into that.
In 1995, R.J. Reynolds created a marketing strategy known as “Project SCUM” designed to increase cigarette sales by targeting gay men and homeless individuals. Though companies might use different language now, this targeted marketing still happens, including e-cigarette companies sponsoring pride parades and events. The worst part is, this marketing works. According to our most recent set of data, smoking rates are at an all-time low for adults in Wisconsin, about 13% as of 2021, but that 13% doesn’t tell the whole story because the smoking rates for the LGBTQ+ community in our state is almost double that, at 22%.
This Pride month, don’t let the tobacco industry dictate your life or reduce you to a sales figure. If you are interested in quitting your nicotine addiction, the QuitLine has recently expanded their program and are now offering 8 weeks of nicotine replacement therapy and proactive coaching calls. Wisconsinites can access the free Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line by texting READY to 34191. Residents aged 13 and up can also reach the Quit Line 24/7 by calling 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) or by visiting WiQuitLine.org. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-update-from-krw-tobacco-free-coalition-don-t-let-the-tobacco-industry-dictate-your/article_5f2b11ac-0f7c-11ee-bc7b-e3737fa53496.html | 2023-06-26T17:33:57 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-update-from-krw-tobacco-free-coalition-don-t-let-the-tobacco-industry-dictate-your/article_5f2b11ac-0f7c-11ee-bc7b-e3737fa53496.html |
The National Drug Intelligence Center reported in 2001 that “The primary drug threats in eastern and central Wisconsin are the availability, distribution, and abuse of powdered and crack cocaine.
The increasing availability of high-purity heroin and the number of new users represent a secondary problem, particularly in the Milwaukee area.
Marijuana remains the most readily available and most widely abused drug throughout Wisconsin. Methamphetamine production and use are expanding from the neighboring states of Iowa and Minnesota into northwestern and southwestern Wisconsin. Drugs such as MDMA, LSD, and GHB are becoming increasingly popular, particularly among young people in urban areas and in college towns. […]
“More than 800 documented deaths […] attributable to drug abuse were reported in Wisconsin in 1998.” (https://www.justice.gov/archive/ndic/pubs0/664/overview.htm)
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Ahhhh, the good ol’ days. Flash forward to more recent times: “In 2021, the latest full year of data available, there were 1,427 deaths in Wisconsin related to opioids” alone. (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/data-reports-studies.htm)
That increase of over 175% is, in part, why some people will point to these numbers to proclaim them as proof that the War on Drugs, which was started by President Nixon in the 1970s to combat illegal drug use through increasing penalties, enforcement, and incarceration for drug offenders, which of course means those who USE drugs as well, is a complete and utter failure.
We have filled our jails and prisons with those who suffer from the disease of addiction rather than treating them for the chronic, progressive, lethal disease they suffer from.
In some respects, those detractors aren’t wrong. As a society, we’ve done a horrible job treating the disease of addiction.
Mostly, we pretend it doesn’t exist, even in our own homes, because talking about this disease makes us uncomfortable, despite the fact that, according to Pew Research, nearly half of us are affected by a loved one’s addiction. But the black and white thinking of these same detractors – the ones who say that the War on Drugs failed so that means we need to decriminalize or even legalize ALL drugs for the betterment of society – doesn’t really address the problem, either.
We cannot now nor have we ever been able to incarcerate our way out of the addiction crisis, nor can we treat our way out. What we must do is prevent addiction through education and intervention. Teach resilience. Stop the trauma. Teach protective factors like positive self-image, self-control, and social competence.
Stop the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Kenosha won’t be Camelot, but it can be better…with your help.
Join the Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition by emailing Lisa Koenen at Lisa.Koenen@kenoshacounty.org to be put on the list for meetings, which are every second Tuesday at 10 a.m., currently via Zoom. Can’t attend meetings? That’s OK … listen to our podcast Avoiding the Addiction Affliction at ataapodcast.com, spread the word on Facebook, and just otherwise help us prevent the chronic, progressive, lethal brain disease that is addiction. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-county-substance-abuse-coalition-prevent-addiction-through-education-and-intervention/article_335d2c42-0f7a-11ee-a190-330d5833d36f.html | 2023-06-26T17:33:58 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-county-substance-abuse-coalition-prevent-addiction-through-education-and-intervention/article_335d2c42-0f7a-11ee-a190-330d5833d36f.html |
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Throughout its 40+ years of service, the Sharing Center has experienced an increase in families with diverse nutritional and language needs. One of those diverse cultures is the Hispanic community.
The Sharing Center is taking steps to better assist our Hispanic community by staffing a newly formed Bilingual Housing Coordinator position with longtime Center supporter, Maria Dillman.
Said Maria, “I am bilingual and come from a Hispanic family who used a food pantry when I was young. It was hard for my mother to ask for help as she didn’t speak English. My role was to be the translator at the age of 6, not only for her but for other Hispanics who were not able to communicate due to a language barrier. This is the reason I am extremely passionate to be someone our Hispanic clients can trust and reach out to for any needs they may have.
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I can relate on a personal level with our Hispanic clients. We are prideful people and asking or receiving assistance is difficult. The Sharing Center is working on making it easier. The Hispanic Culture is very family oriented with food being one of the things that brings the family together. Food was always at the center of everything we did. Some of my best memories were when I was helping my mother prepare meals for our family. The Sharing Center is committed to helping by ensuring we provide some of the Hispanic food staples, such as masa, spices, corn/flour tortillas, fresh vegetables, pinto/black beans, etc. It is our mission to be all inclusive of people from different descents and to meet their nutritional needs.”
The Sharing Center currently can assist community members in more than 40 languages, including in-house volunteers who communicate in American Sign Language, Russian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Along with meeting the language needs of Center users, the addition of culturally diverse and appropriate food is a mainstay of Center offerings. Many of the requests received are from Hispanic, Asian, and Jewish families, though many families greatly appreciate the jasmine rice, tortillas, fresh spices, citrus fruits, beans, and more. Pairing these food offerings with the UW-Madison Division of Extension FoodWIse Nutrition Educator recipes, the new tastes have been a hit with families!
If you are in need of assistance in any language, the Center can assist! Want to volunteer? We need you. Able to donate culturally diverse foods to our pantry program, please do! To learn more, visit the Center at 25700 Wilmot Road, Trevor, or call 262.298.5535. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/update-from-the-sharing-center-meeting-the-language-cultural-needs-of-kenosha-community/article_1ea248d8-0f7e-11ee-ac7a-af460d1a4208.html | 2023-06-26T17:33:58 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/update-from-the-sharing-center-meeting-the-language-cultural-needs-of-kenosha-community/article_1ea248d8-0f7e-11ee-ac7a-af460d1a4208.html |
A commemoration marking the 28th year since the disappearance of 27-year-old KIMT reporter Jodi Huisentruit will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in front of the KIMT studio located at 112 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
The event has been organized by FindJodi team members, friends and coworkers.
Huisentruit, born in Long Prairie, Minn., didn't arrive at work as scheduled in the early morning hours on Tuesday, June 27, 1995. A coworker called and Huisentruit told her she had overslept, but she never arrived at work.
REQUESTED BY STOCKHOLM PHOTOS, FILE--Mason City, Iowa, police have been searching for KIMT-TV anchorwoman Jodi Huisentruit, shown in an undated photo, who has been missing since early Tuesday morning, June 27, 1995. Huisentruit, 27, was scheduled to report to work between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. Tuesday, but she never appeared. "We have no solid information, no concrete leads as to what may have happened to her at this time, " police chief Jack Schlieper said. (AP Photo/Fergus Falls Daily Journal,HO) | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/huisentruit-commemoration-set-for-tuesday/article_37b8d6ce-1434-11ee-88e4-f7e48bc08440.html | 2023-06-26T17:40:02 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/huisentruit-commemoration-set-for-tuesday/article_37b8d6ce-1434-11ee-88e4-f7e48bc08440.html |
Several Nebraska congregations leaving United Methodist Church; former Saltdog starts his own company selling gloves, equipment; things to do this Fourth of July.
An 88-year-old inmate died Sunday at Lincoln's Reception and Treatment Center, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said in a news release.
Floyd Martin was serving a 35- to 40-year sentence for second-degree sexual assault of a child in Custer County. He has been in prison since November 2008.
Martin was being treated for a medical condition, the release said. As is the case will all in-custody deaths, a grand jury will investigate the case.
Photos: Nebraska's new Reception and Treatment Center
Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd talks about a new dining area at Reception and Treatment Center on Wednesday.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
The new Reception and Treatment Center includes 32 behavioral and mental health beds.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd talks about new maximum-security prison beds during a tour of the facility Wednesday.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
A body scanner is seen at the public entrance of the Reception and Treatment Center on Wednesday.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd leads a tour of the new prison on Wednesday.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Part of a prison expansion project that includes 384 new prison beds is seen in this photo taken at the Reception and Treatment Center on Wednesday.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Five staff members at the state's Reception and Treatment Center were treated at a Lincoln hospital after they were stabbed by three inmates Wednesday. The center opened last May, combining two state prisons into one massive complex.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
A mental health wing at the Reception and Treatment Center seen on Wednesday.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
The new Reception and Treatment Center includes a "blind feed" food line.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
A prison courtyard at Reception and Treatment Center.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
A dining area at the Reception and Treatment Center seen on Wednesday.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
The public entrance to the Reception and Treatment Center.
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A program room is part of a 384-bed expansion project at the Reception and Treatment Center.
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Construction is ongoing at the Reception and Treatment Center in southwest Lincoln.
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The new Reception and Treatment Center includes 384 new prison beds.
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A mental health wing at Reception and Treatment Center.
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A mental health wing at Reception and Treatment Center is seen under construction on Wednesday.
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The Reception and Treatment Center has a mental health wing.
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The new kitchen is seen at the Reception and Treatment Center on Wednesday.
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Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd talks about the center's new mental health wing.
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Part of a prison expansion project includes 384 new beds.
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Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd talks about a new mental health wing at the center.
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Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd leads a tour of Nebraska's new prison.
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Part of a prison expansion project that includes 384 new prison beds is seen in this photo taken at Reception and Treatment Center on Wednesday.
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Five staff members at the state's Reception and Treatment Center were treated at a Lincoln hospital after they were stabbed by three inmates Wednesday. The center opened last May, combining two state prisons into one massive complex.
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The new structure includes an intake center where nearly every man admitted into the state's prison system will be processed before assigned to a long-term location.
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A hospice bed at Reception and Treatment Center is seen on Wednesday.
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An on-site dental office is part of the new Reception and Treatment Center.
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A skilled nursing bed at Reception and Treatment Center is seen on Wednesday.
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A skilled nursing bed at the Department of Correctional Services' Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln is seen in May 2022.
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Reception and Treatment Center warden Taggart Boyd talks about a new mental health wing at Reception and Treatment Center on Wednesday.
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An X-ray machine at the new Reception and Treatment Center.
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An admission cell at the Reception and Treatment Center.
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Authorities in Lancaster County are searching for a Nebraska man who allegedly threatened a 24-year-old woman with a rifle near Davey on Saturday afternoon before hurling more threats at bystanders who intervened, the sheriff said.
Patrick Wolfe, 27, threatened the woman with a .22-caliber rifle outside their shared travel trailer in the 18000 block of North 27th Street, northwest of Davey, at around 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Sheriff Terry Wagner said.
When bystanders intervened and indicated they were calling authorities, Wolfe threatened to kill them, Wagner alleged.
Wolfe fled the scene before deputies arrived, Wagner said — taking the woman's cellphone but leaving the rifle behind, kicking off an hourslong manhunt that lasted until 11 p.m. Saturday.
Deputies and Nebraska State Patrol troopers deployed police dogs and the patrol's airwing as they searched for the 27-year-old Saturday, but didn't find him, Wagner said.
Wolfe, a convicted sex offender, is wanted on suspicion of terroristic threats, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, third-degree domestic assault and strangulation.
He is also the subject of an arrest warrant in York County for violating the state's Sex Offender Registry Act by failing to update his address. He was convicted there in 2016 for attempted first-degree sexual assault.
Wagner said Saturday's incident marked Wolfe's first contact with law enforcement in Lancaster County.
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A fire that broke out at a north Lincoln apartment complex Sunday afternoon killed 11 pet snakes 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 the 11 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — An airplane pilot made an emergency landing early Monday morning on Knickerbocker Road after running out of fuel, the San Angelo Police Department said.
No injuries or damage were reported as a result of the emergency landing because of the pilot’s quick actions.
The SAPD's Communications Division received a call for service Monday morning from the DFW's Air Traffic Control about a pilot who needed to make an emergency landing.
The pilot told DFW's Air Traffic Control he had run out of fuel and needed to safely land his airplane. He was able to successfully land near the intersection of Knickerbocker Road and Loop 306 without any damage to the plane or nearby property.
According to police, the plane was then pushed off the roadway into the Jack’s Convenience Store parking lot on Knickerbocker Road to wait for the arrival of the Federal Aviation Administration, Skyline Aviation and SAPD officers.
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BROWN COUNTY, Texas — A 47-year-old woman who was an inmate in the Brown County Jail died in her bunk early Sunday morning, a release from the Brown County Sheriff's Office said.
She was found unresponsive at approximately 4 a.m. Sunday, the release said. Jail staff and first responders tried to revive her, but were unsuccessful.
Brown County deputies started an investigation, which was turned over to the Texas Rangers.
The sheriff's office said it would not speculate on the woman's cause of death. An autopsy has been ordered by Justice of the Peace Harold Hogan.
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MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — As artificial intelligence tools become more complex and varied, their uses in law enforcement have grown, allowing authorities to digitally age a photograph of a victim, detect patterns or connections that humans can't see, and hopefully solve crimes.
Police here hope it will lead them to answers regarding including the disappearance of Mark Himebaugh, a case that investigators have worked worked on for three decades.
"It's a new opportunity," Township Police Capt. Tracey Super said of police's use of Vollee Artificial Intelligence in their investigation. "It's a new added thing, and we want to give it a shot."
Police are partnering with Vollee Artificial Intelligence, a technology company, for its AI services. They announced the addition to their investigation into the missing boy late last month, saying it could identify patterns in evidence not immediately discernible by the human eye.
“Vollee’s advanced AI capabilities accelerate digital evidence analysis by identifying new patterns and correlations across a wide variety of media and documents, which might otherwise remain hidden," Anil Balakrishnan, CEO of Vollee, said in May.
Christopher Leusner, who recently retired as township police chief, saw a seminar by Microsoft on new technology being used in cold cases. Impressed with what he saw, he approached Microsoft and Vollee.
"What really attracted me to it was the ability to take large amounts of data," Leusner said. "The artificial intelligence component of it and machine learning can identify connections between people, places and time that you may not have been able to identify through just a regular computer system or human being trying to read everything that's in a file. They also have the ability to look at open-source data."
Under the pilot program, Microsoft will provide access to its law enforcement database while Vollee will provide components of its AI software, Leusner said.
Microsoft declined to comment for this story.
Over the years, law enforcement has turned to other means of technology, such as age-progression images provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, for help solving homicides or missing persons cases.
Other forms of technology from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children have provided resources, such as age progression images, to police, Super said.
The addition comes as AI increasingly becomes prevalent in society. It also has, as its capabilities expand, become a pivotal tool in solving crime.
"There are going to be cases that you won't be able to solve without it," said Mark Desire, a criminal justice professor at Rutgers University
Using AI in law enforcement can range from tracking suspect movement to identifying a person's origins.
"With the isotope stuff, that's a little bit of AI," Desire said. "If you've got human remains, you can tell what part of the world they may be from."
Authorities hope new clues about Himebaugh or a possible person of interest in his case can surface through the technology.
Himebaugh's disappearance has haunted the community and law enforcement since he vanished from the township's Del Haven section in 1991.
Days before Thanksgiving, Himebaugh, then 11, was seen near a local park around 4 p.m., according to the FBI. When he didn't come home, his mother, Maureen Himebaugh, contacted police, initiating a large-scale search for the missing boy.
He was last seen wearing blue shirt, gray pants, gray jacket, and white sneakers, one of which was later found not far from his home, the FBI says.
Nearby beaches and waterways were searched. Police handed out flyers with Himebaugh's portrait to motorists passing through the area.
His mother, Maureen Himebaugh, pleaded to the public through television appearances.
Attempts to reach Maureen Himebaugh for comment were unsuccessful.
Police still take in the occasional tip to this day about where the 11-year-old could be or what happened to him, Super said.
"Anytime the Himebaugh story is in the news, we'll get tips," Super said.
In criminal justice, AI has led to individuals being charged with crimes. It has also helped thwart crimes from happening, according to the National Institute, the search agency for the U.S. Justice Department.
Pattern data analyzed by a computer can "disrupt, degrade, and prosecute crimes and criminal enterprises." Algorithmic methods can also prevent victims and offenders from falling into criminal pursuits and assist criminal justice professionals, the agency says.
"AI has the potential to be a permanent part of our criminal justice ecosystem, providing investigative assistance and allowing criminal justice professionals to better maintain public safety," the Institute says in an article it published on AI in 2019.
Examples of AI's use in yielding criminal charges include an instance where a system developed by New York City police caught a man wanted in a set of Home Depot robberies in 2019.
Its use in criminal justice, however, hasn't been without controversy.
In 2022, a judge freed a man from Cook County jail in Illinois after he'd been accused of killing a 25-year-old in Chicago. Evidence brought against him included security footage and a loud bang heard over a street-monitoring microphone used through ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system.
Prosecutors said technology powered by a secret algorithm that analyzed noises detected by the sensors wrongly indicated the now-cleared offender shot and killed the man.
He sat behind bars for nearly a year before his case was dismissed at the request of prosecutors, who said they lacked sufficient evidence.
Still the upsides are big. Leusner hopes it can yield results for the team he left in charge.
While chief, Leusner devoted several resources to the case, such as visiting the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for a cold-case review in 2015.
"I'm disappointed that we didn't solve it during my tenure," Leusner said. "It's something that I know all the police officers that worked it under me were passionate about. It frustrates them and it frustrated me that we weren't able to get closure, but my position is that they're never going to give up."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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A three-vehicle crash late Sunday night along a local stretch of Intestate 94 resulted in a patient being flown by helicopter to a trauma center, the Pines Fire Department reported.
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PINE TOWNSHIP — A three-vehicle crash late Sunday night along a local stretch of Intestate 94 resulted in a patient being flown by helicopter to a trauma center, the Pines Fire Department reported.
"Units had to cut the roof off the vehicle as well as create a bigger drivers compartment space to free the patient," the department reported.
The fire department released photos of the crash scene.
The accused voiced concern that police would kill her, despite assurances that they had no such intention, the officer said.
The incident came a day after three people were killed in a fiery crash a few miles to east on I-94, near the Michigan City exit.
A 2023 Kia had broken down and was parked in the inside shoulder emergency lane with its hazard lights on when it was struck by an eastbound 2017 Dodge Journey that drove onto the inside shoulder, Indiana State Police said.
A three-vehicle crash late Sunday night along a local stretch of Intestate 94 resulted in a patient being flown by helicopter to a trauma center, the Pines Fire Department reported.
A three-vehicle crash late Sunday night along a local stretch of Intestate 94 resulted in a patient being flown by helicopter to a trauma center, the Pines Fire Department reported.
A three-vehicle crash late Sunday night along a local stretch of Intestate 94 resulted in a patient being flown by helicopter to a trauma center, the Pines Fire Department reported.
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GARY — Local environmentalists, a regional nonprofit and now the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, have all voiced concerns about a lime plant in Gary seeking to renew its air permit.
Carmeuse Lime, Inc. has operated a facility in the Buffington Harbor of Gary since 1994. The global manufacturer provides limestone to steel mills; it's one of the main ingredients burnt in blast furnaces to make pig iron. Carmeuse has asked the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to renew its five-year air-quality permit, which was last renewed in 2014. However, the requested renewal has drawn criticism from Gary Advocates for Responsible Development, or GARD, and the Environmental Law and Policy Center, or the ELPC.
The ELPC submitted a written comments to IDEM on May 5. The Midwest-based nonprofit asked IDEM to conduct an environmental justice analysis. Earlier this month, the EPA's Region 5 Air and Radiation Division submitted a letter to IDEM, also requesting an environmental justice analysis.
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The EPA's letter notes that the area surrounding the Carmeuse facility, which includes portions of Gary and East Chicago, is largely comprised of low income residents and residents that are African American or Hispanic/Latino. Because there is already a high level of pollution in the area, the EPA said the "permitting action may raise civil rights concerns. It is important, therefore, that IDEM assess its obligations under civil rights laws and policies."
Public comment for Carmeuse' air permit renewal was initially supposed to end May 5, however IDEM extended it to June 5 after the ELPC and GARD raised concerns. IDEM also held a public meeting in Gary on June 1. Residents and elected officials spoke during the meeting, asking questions about how Carmeuse monitors emissions and about the company's past violations.
Most recently, an October inspection of the facility found seven violations.
"If they're not being diligent, why would you give them the opportunity to continue?" Rep. Vernon Smith, D-Gary, asked IDEM during the June 1 meeting.
In an email to the Times a Carmeuse spokesperson said violations are always corrected as soon as possible.
"The compliance issues referenced in the various comment letters have been corrected and are not ongoing. In addition to having corrected any issues of past non-compliance, we learn from these missteps and have instituted policies and procedures to mitigate the potential for future violations," the spokesperson wrote. "Since the previous Permit renewal action in 2014, we have significantly improved source emissions for multiple pollutants by replacing burners on all five kilns and have taken other actions to improve our operations and lessen the environmental impact of lime production. Renewal of this Permit will allow the facility to continue operating in an environmentally safe manner while maintaining its commitment to Gary and surrounding communities."
The EPA recommended Carmeuse create a public-facing website where emissions data is posted regularly. The EPA also asked IDEM to review all of Carmeuse' monitoring procedures "to ensure they are sufficient."
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The EPA, the ELPC and GARD have also noted Carmeuse owns Innofuel Energy Solutions, LLC, a Gary fuel plant located at 6480 Airport Road. According to the Innofuel website, the facility uses plastics, paper and cardboard to produce "a clean energy product that can be used by large furnaces or kilns as an alternative to burning coal."
Carmeuse purchased Innofuel in December of 2019, however the plant shutdown in November of 2020 after a fire.
In an email to the Times, a Carmeuse spokesperson said there is no timeline for when Innofuel will become operational again.
"We are carefully proceeding with our plans to ensure that the plant is operated in an environmentally-sound manner and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations."
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What's on my ballot?
City Council
New York City residents will have to use ranked-choice voting to select their city council members in order of preference. There are 51 districts across five boroughs and an elected council member will represent their district by introducing and voting on legislation such as whether to make outdoor dining seasonal, or whether the city can use vacant hotels to house migrants.
New York City Council terms are normally for four years, but because of a quirk in the New York City charter, the City Council races in 2021 and 2023 year are for two-year terms only. The election to four-year City Council terms will resume in 2025.
One of the top races to watch out for is in central Harlem. Three Democrats are facing off to replace 9th District City Council member Kristin Richardson Jordan, a first-term incumbent who announced in May she would not seek reelection after narrowly winning the seat in 2021, but her name is still on the ballot. Vying to replace her are state Assembly members Inez Dickens and Al Taylor and criminal justice reform activist Yusef Salaam, who was one of five men convicted and later exonerated in the “Central Park Jogger” rape case.
District Attorneys
Bronx and Queens residents will get to vote in the District Attorney primary races, which will not use ranked-choice voting.
In the Bronx, incumbent District Attorney Darcel Clark seeks a third term. She faces a challenge from criminal defense and civil rights attorney Tess Cohen. In Queens, incumbent Melinda Katz seeks a second term as district attorney. The three-way primary also includes public defender Devian Daniels and former judge and former deputy police commissioner George Grasso. Both Clark and Katz are the first women to hold those positions.
Civil Court Judges
City court judges are elected to 10-year terms and they hear civil court matters up to $50,000, including landlord and tenant issues, and they also hear criminal matters like misdemeanors.
Delegates to the Judicial Convention and Alternates
New Yorkers will be voting for several representatives (the number will be dictated on the ballot) who will later vote to nominate judges to the NY State Supreme Court. Voters will get to vote on those judges in the general election. The judges selected will then appear on voter ballots in the general election and the winner serves a 14-year term.
For more information on what's on the ballot, the New York Public Library held an information session last week to inform New Yorkers:
What is ranked choice voting?
The method gives voters the option of ranking candidates on the ballot in order of their preference — one for their top choice, two for their second choice, and so on — rather than cast a single vote for one person.
If a candidate draws more than 50% of first-choice votes, they are declared the winner. If no candidate received a majority of the first-preference votes, the candidate with the fewest first-preference votes is eliminated. Ballots listing the eliminated candidate as the first-choice are then reallocated to whichever candidate was listed as the voters' second preference. This process continues until one candidate draws over 50% of the adjusted top votes.
The voting process is especially useful for avoiding costly runoff elections in crowded races where the winning candidate often fails to get more than 50% of the vote.
What if I'm not registered to vote?
In New York you can register to vote online - CLICK HERE for the online registration portal.
The registration deadline for the primary election has passed (June 17,) but you can register now to vote in the General Election in November. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-june-primary-election-is-tuesday-heres-what-voters-need-to-know/4454161/ | 2023-06-26T17:59:58 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-june-primary-election-is-tuesday-heres-what-voters-need-to-know/4454161/ |
PITTSBURGH — 11 News is shining a light on mental health, exposing the challenges our area faces, discussing possible solutions and highlighting the individuals and groups making a difference.
With people and partners in the community, we’re working together on breaking the stigma.
In every aspect of life, it seems mental and emotional health issues are bubbling up to the surface.
We’re seeing highprofile suicides, increasing levels of anxiety around returning to work and school, skyrocketing stress with inflation and paying bills, and even concerns over travel.
Depression is something so many are dealing with as the world becomes more complicated. Many people are mourning victims of violence and COVID while spending so many more hours alone, in front of a screen and without a support group.
Western Pennsylvania is now dealing with a surge in overdose deaths and people struggling with addiction.
All of this comes at a time when services, specialists and insurance companies seem unable to keep up. So how do we break the cycle? How do we work our way toward solutions? How do we break the stigma and get people the help they need?
There are a lot of people doing that work right now, but more are needed.
Channel 11 is looking at four topics under the mental health umbrella: suicide, depression, stress and anxiety and addiction.
Our hope is that shining a light on these issues at a local — even neighborhood — level will spur more conversations, more ideas, more donations for the people and groups that need them most, and more of a collective movement to get us all on a path toward solutions.
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Fiore Moletz is already rooted enough in Millvale’s business community that he can remember when the property that now houses one of the other craft brewers in the neighborhood was owned by a family member.
That would be Grist House Craft Brewery at 10 East Sherman Street in Millvale, out of which Moletz said his uncle once ran his union electrical company.
“I’ve always wanted to be a part of Millvale and that area,” said Moletz. “I love everything about Millvale.”
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The hearing for Christopher Carter, 60, who is accused of stealing Steeler’s quarterback Kenny Pickett’s vehicle, was postponed for five weeks so he could have a mental health and drug and alcohol evaluation.
Channel 11 asked Carter a few questions as he walked into district court in Monroeville.
On Channel 11 News at 5 p.m., what Carter told us when we asked him if he knew it was Pickett’s SUV.
Carter is accused of stealing Pickett’s 2023 Genesis from Bowser Chevrolet in Monroeville while the quarterback was doing promotional work.
Channel 11 confirmed that Pickett’s playbook was in the SUV when it was taken.
According to the criminal complaint, security video shows Carter arriving at the dealership on May 24 in his own vehicle, then driving away in Pickett’s SUV.
Police tracked Carter’s vehicle to his home in Murrysville. That’s where Pickett’s vehicle was found, according to the complaint.
We talked to a neighbor, who said Carter was acting erratically when she saw him in an SUV she didn’t recognize.
Carter also has to pay $4,500 in restitution to repair the damage to Picketts’s SUV.
Carter is charged with receiving stolen property, unauthorized use of a vehicle and theft. Another court date is scheduled in five weeks.
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PITTSBURGH — The board of the region’s largest transportation authority approved an operating budget of $535.4 million on Friday for its upcoming fiscal year, which is a 1.8% increase from the prior year’s budget.
To balance its budget, Pittsburgh Regional Transit said it will use over $69 million in federal pandemic stimulus funds established for public transportation agencies. PRT said this funding is needed due to reduced passenger revenues as ridership remains 40% below prepandemic levels.
Additionally, PRT said it does not expect “major service reductions, layoffs or fare hikes” during this coming fiscal year, which runs from July 1 through June 30, 2024.
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Fifty million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday. It’s a record number prediction, according to a recent AAA report.
Gas prices are well below what they were this time last year. AAA says it may be one reason Americans are looking to get away for Independence Day.
“I want to go away this weekend but the kids want to stay back and do something more family-oriented around the house,” said Pat Price.
Price is considering a road trip to a waterpark in Ohio, but his daughter, Bella, wants to stay home.
“That’s up to debate. We are going to have to ask her brother when we pick him up today,” said Price.
If you’re planning to hit the roads, AAA advises you leave early and give yourself an extra hour wherever you go.
Make sure your car is inspected, especially the battery, and check the tires. AAA’s top calls are battery and tire issues.
As for air travel, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning airlines to update equipment to avoid inference from 5G signals or some flights could be disrupted and unable to land if visibility is poor.
Over 3 million people are also expected to travel by bus, train or on cruises over the Fourth of July holiday.
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Four banks based in the Pittsburgh metro were on Forbes’ recently-released Pennsylvania breakout for its sixth annual America’s Best Banks in Each State.
They are, alphabetically, Dollar Bank, First Commonwealth Bank, First National Bank of Pennsylvania and S&T Bank. The fifth bank Forbes listed for the Keystone State is Huntington National Bank, whose parent, Huntington Bancshares, is based in Columbus, Ohio.
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The Turtle Creek Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing man.
Marius Lee Kenney, 64, has dementia. He was last seen in Turtle Creek.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
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Which fireworks are legal in Milwaukee, and who can buy them?
The Fourth of July is almost here and that means lots of fireworks igniting the night sky across the state.
But if you're planning on shooting off you're own fireworks, you might want to reconsider. For one, it's illegal in Milwaukee, but it's also pretty dangerous; in 2022 there were 107 emergency department visits in Wisconsin caused by fireworks.
That being said, here's how you can celebrate Independence Day without violating the law — or losing any fingers.
Are fireworks illegal in Milwaukee?
You'll have to leave the fireworks to the professionals. The sale and use of fireworks is prohibited in the city of Milwaukee even if you purchased them outside of city limits. If you violate the city ordinance or let your kids light fireworks, you could face fines of up to $1,000.
Are fireworks legal in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties?
Laws around fireworks really vary depending on your community. Make sure to contact your local municipality to make sure you're not violating any rules.
Here are some examples:
- Waukesha: Nearly all fireworks are illegal to use by the general public, even though it may be legal for a wholesaler to sell them. If you want to use fireworks, you'll need to get a permit issued by the fire department, and those permits aren't issued to the general public.
- West Allis: Fireworks, meaning anything manufactured processed or packaged for exploding, emitting sparks or combustion, aren't allowed in the city of West Allis.
- Brookfield: Fireworks are illegal to sell or explode within the city without a user's permit.
What fireworks do I need a permit for in Wisconsin?
Any firework that explodes or leaves the ground is illegal to purchase, possess or use without a permit in Wisconsin, according to state law.
Here are the types of fireworks that can be used with a permit:
- Firecrackers
- Bottle rockets
- Roman candles
- Mortars
- Cherry bombs
- Aerial repeaters
What types of fireworks can you use in Wisconsin without a permit?
Most fireworks that don't leave the ground can be prohibited by local municipalities (like Milwaukee), but are OK without a permit. They include:
- Toy snakes
- Sparklers
- Smoke bombs
- Fountains
- Cones
- Spinners.
How do I get a permit to use fireworks in Wisconsin?
You'll need to get a firework permit from your mayor, village president or town chair, depending on the municipality.
The permit needs to have your name, address and the date on and after which the fireworks can be purchased, the type and quantity of fireworks, and the date and location of permitted use and any special conditions.
You'll also need to give a copy of the permit to the fire or police department at least two days before you use the fireworks.
How to safely use fireworks
Here are some firework safety tips to keep in mind:
- Read and follow all warning and label instructions
- Do not allow children to play with or ignite fireworks
- When you're igniting the fireworks, always wear eye protection and never have any part of your body over the firework
- Only use fireworks outside
- Make sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks
- Have water on hand, either from a garden hose or a bucket
- Make sure you light fireworks on a smooth, flat surface away from your house, or other flammable materials to prevent fires.
- Do not light fireworks near grassy areas and check the current fire situation to avoid starting a fire.
- Light one firework at a time
- Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers
- Never re-light a "dud" firework
- Never experiment or make your own fireworks
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STOCKTON, Calif. — The Stockton Police Department is investigating after a homicide late Sunday night.
According to a news release, it happened around 10:45 p.m. Sunday on the 2600 block of Burlington Place.
Upon arrival officers found a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.
There is no suspect information available yet. Anyone with information can call the Stockton Police Department at 209-937-8377. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/22-year-old-killed-in-stockton-shooting/103-7b497a5b-89ce-410d-91e7-bb45e57a8cc2 | 2023-06-26T18:12:50 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/22-year-old-killed-in-stockton-shooting/103-7b497a5b-89ce-410d-91e7-bb45e57a8cc2 |
HOUSTON — Singer-songwriter and Houston's own Lizzo announced Friday that she has partnered with the University of Houston to create a scholarship that will be awarded to a music student at the university.
“Me and the University of Houston have come together to create the ‘Sasha Be Flooting Music Scholarship,'" she announced on her Instagram page. "It is for any young, Black student from Houston, Texas who has applied to go to the University of Houston to study at the Moore School of Music."
The scholarship amounts to $50,000. The details of it are still being finalized but the school released a statement saying:
“We are excited to be working with Lizzo and her team to establish the Sasha Be Flooting Music Scholarship within the UH Alumni Association Foundation. We are deeply grateful to Lizzo for her generosity and commitment to supporting the next generation of music students. This scholarship will be life-changing for one young artist—it will create opportunities and open doors that will make a lasting impact on the student and their journey towards a music career. The details are still being finalized and we hope to share more about the scholarship soon.”
If you don't know, Lizzo attended the University of Houston on a scholarship. She played the flute for The Spirit of Houston marching band during her tenure there and graduated with a music performance degree in flute.
Her ties to UH have been plentiful since she left the school, including a memorable visit to check in on the marching band during one of their practices.
In honor of Juneteenth, the Grammy-award-winning artist has been handing out $50,000 donations all week as part of a giveaway. Donations have gone to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, Black Girs Smile Inc. and the Sphinx Organization.
Fans can visit this website to donate and learn more about the singer/songwriter's commitment to further music education. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lizzo-university-of-houston-scholarship/285-c031e49a-15e7-47f3-ba60-de5c59d6ae39 | 2023-06-26T18:12:53 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lizzo-university-of-houston-scholarship/285-c031e49a-15e7-47f3-ba60-de5c59d6ae39 |
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating an overturned tanker truck crash that happened early Monday morning in Hagerstown, forcing evacuations in the area.
Just before 6:15 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Hagerstown Barrack responded to a report of an overturned tanker truck southbound on Interstate 81 north of Halfway Boulevard.
Police say a tire blew out of the truck, causing the vehicle to swerve off the roadway, through a guardrail and down an embankment.
Steven Patrick Norfolk, the driver of the truck, was taken to Meritus Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
The tanker was carrying ammonium nitrate, with about three gallons spilling on the road.
As a precaution, nearby businesses within 1,500 feet of the scene were asked to evacuate before being allowed to return by 9:30 a.m.
Detours are in place and southbound I-81 remains partially closed. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/businesses-evacuated-after-ammonium-nitrate-spill-in-hagerstown | 2023-06-26T18:17:12 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/businesses-evacuated-after-ammonium-nitrate-spill-in-hagerstown |
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — Anne Arundel County police are investigating after a man was robbed when he used an app to request a date.
On June 25, around 3:00 p.m., officers responded for reports of a robbery at a home in the 100 block of Dunlop Road in Pasadena.
After using an app to set up a date, the date arrived to the home around 6:00 a.m.
Police say during the encounter, the date went downstairs to grab a cup of ice and returned with a second person armed with a handgun.
Both suspects grabbed several items from the home while holding the victim at gunpoint and fled in a dark-colored vehicle.
No injuries were reported by the victim.
Eastern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6145 or the Eastern District Tip Line at 410-222-3502. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/man-robbed-after-using-an-app-to-set-up-a-date-in-anne-arundel-county | 2023-06-26T18:17:18 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/man-robbed-after-using-an-app-to-set-up-a-date-in-anne-arundel-county |
MYERSVILLE, Md. — A Hagerstown man died Sunday after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a tractor-trailer in Myersville.
It happened around 7pm on westbound I-70 near the South Mountain rest area.
Witnesses told police a Ducati was moving at a high rate of speed when it struck the back of a Freightliner truck that was towing a shipping container trailer.
The motorcycle rider was identified as 59-year-old Gregory Wood. He died on scene.
Police said the truck driver was not injured.
The exact cause remains under investigation. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/one-dead-after-speeding-motorcycle-collides-with-tractor-trailer-in-frederick-county | 2023-06-26T18:17:24 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/one-dead-after-speeding-motorcycle-collides-with-tractor-trailer-in-frederick-county |
ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa will be partnering up with Vitalant on June 27 to host a blood drive.
The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on 308 N. Lee Ave. All donors who give blood during the month of June will automatically put into a contest to potentially win $10,000.
To schedule an appointment, people can contact Kathy Grywusiewicz at 432-335-3070. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-odessa-to-hold-blood-drive-on-june-27/513-efe21b5c-6aaa-4374-8dc8-e5c26906bc5f | 2023-06-26T18:20:21 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-odessa-to-hold-blood-drive-on-june-27/513-efe21b5c-6aaa-4374-8dc8-e5c26906bc5f |
FORT STOCKTON, Texas — On June 23, 2023, The Fort Stockton Police Department executed a search warrant that led to the arrest of four people for their involvement in a narcotics investigation.
The Fort Stockton Police Department was assisted by the Peco County Sheriff's Office, Texas DPS Safety Criminal Investigations Division, Homeland Security and the Pecos Police Department SWAT with the search warrant.
The four people were arrested were:
- 27-year-old Andrew Dominguz: charged with Manufacture or delivery of controlled substance and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity
- 25-year-old Anna Ramirez: Charged with Manufacture or delivery of controlled substance
- 26-year-old Sally Garcia: Charged with Manufacture or delivery of controlled substance and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity
- 33-year-old Adrian Minjarez: Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity
During the search warrant, quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and marijuana were found as well as two firearms. Also, federal charges are pending approval for the firearms and narcotics.
People can find the booking photos of the four individuals by clicking here. We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/four-people-arrested-following-fort-stockton-police-department-narcotics-investigation/513-5cabb90c-dd1a-421e-a7c2-bdd7b14419a1 | 2023-06-26T18:20:27 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/four-people-arrested-following-fort-stockton-police-department-narcotics-investigation/513-5cabb90c-dd1a-421e-a7c2-bdd7b14419a1 |
HOBBS, N.M. — The Hobbs Police Department arrested 51-year-old Tony Heckard of Hobbs for his involvement in a shooting incident on June 20.
Officers responded to the area of the 300 block of West Rainbow around 4:35 p.m. in reference to shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers found out that 48-year-old Daniel Ward had been shot and left the area on foot. Officers eventually found Ward at an intersection and transported Ward to Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital for treatment. He would later be transported to a hospital in Lubbock before being released the same day.
After investigating the incident, they identified Heckard as the suspect and an arrest warrant was out for his arrest. On June 22, 2023, Heckard was located by officers and arrested for the charges of Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Assault.
For more information about this incident, people can click here. 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/hobbs-police-department-arrests-suspect-involved-in-shooting-incident/513-79771f29-c6f1-42b9-b312-ff8785494393 | 2023-06-26T18:20:33 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/hobbs-police-department-arrests-suspect-involved-in-shooting-incident/513-79771f29-c6f1-42b9-b312-ff8785494393 |
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — Midland County has announced the hiring of Ken Olson as the new Director of the Midland County Horseshoe Arena and Pavilion.
Before this position, Olson's most recent local position was as the Managing Director for the Midland Community Theatre. Olson began his educational journey at the University of Minnesota Duluth where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with a specialization in Technical Design and Stage Management.
For more information about Olson and his past work history, people can go to the Midland County Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ken-olson-named-new-director-of-the-midland-county-horseshoe-arena-and-pavilion/513-a89f1382-001b-48e4-a0fd-175553066fbc | 2023-06-26T18:20:39 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ken-olson-named-new-director-of-the-midland-county-horseshoe-arena-and-pavilion/513-a89f1382-001b-48e4-a0fd-175553066fbc |
On the Agenda: Lane County, Eugene to vote on upcoming budgets
Here’s a roundup of what local elected leaders will talk about during public meetings this week.
Eugene City Council
To watch: Meetings stream online at bit.ly/Eugene-meetings and broadcast on Comcast channel 21.
To listen: Dial 1-971-247-1195 or 877-853-5257 and use the meeting ID and passcode.
To attend: Council meetings are held in the Mary Spilde Center at 101 W 10th Ave.
To comment: Fill out the Request to Speak form on Monday, May 22. The Request to Speak form will be open from 7-7:35 p.m.
Written testimony can be submitted to City Council by sending an email to mayorcouncilandcitymanager@eugene-or.gov.
WORK SESSION
When: 5:30 p.m. Monday
What: City Council will have a work session on renter protection. Councilors will vote on directing the city manager to revise the draft ordinance.
Link: eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/83059833778
Meeting ID, passcode: 830 5983 3778; council9
REGULAR SESSION
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday
What: Councilors will have a public hearing and possible vote on the FY23 supplemental budget. There will also be a hearing and vote on the biennium budget. Then there will be a hearing and vote on adopting the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget for the Urban Renewal Agency.
Link: eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/83059833778
Meeting ID, passcode: 830 5983 3778; council9
WORK SESSION
When: 12 p.m. Wednesday
What: Councilors will continue to discuss the need for additional revenues and/or service changes to address the $8.3 million structural gap in the General Fund, along with other critical funding needs for services coming into the 2023-2025 biennium.
Link: eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/86222771548
Meeting ID, passcode: 862 2277 1548; council9
Springfield City Council
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To attend: Meetings are held in council chambers and in the Jesse Maine Room at City Hall, 225 Fifth St.
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WORK SESSION
When: 5:30 p.m. Monday
What: Council will provide staff direction to prioritize sidewalk construction. The city has a large backlog of sidewalk repair and maintenance needs, which pose an ADA compliance and liability issue, according to meeting material.
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Meeting ID: 821 2416 0456
REGULAR SESSION
When: 6 p.m. Monday
What: Among other agenda items, council will:
- Vote on adopting a resolution that authorizes the city manager to award contracts more than $100,000, an amount that usually needs council approval, so that city business can operate as usual during council recess.
- Vote on giving the city manager authority to sign an intergovernmental agreement that allows the Oregon Department of Transportation to improve portions of Main Street.
- Vote on resolutions that support grant applications for mixed-use zoning districts and community engagement. The Planning Assistance Grant would provide financial assistance to continue the city's Development Code Updates and to stay on track to adopt a Housing Capacity Analysis by the end of 2025, a Housing Production Strategy by the end of 2026, and a Consolidated Plan for 2025-2030, according to budget documents.
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Meeting ID: 821 2416 0456
Lane County Board of Commissioners
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To attend: Board of Commissioner meetings begin at 9 a.m. in Harris Hall, 125 E 8th Ave., unless otherwise noted. Doors to Harris Hall open at 8:45 a.m.
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There will be instructions during the meeting for speaking during public hearings and making public comments.
People also can email diana.jones@lanecountyor.gov with public comments by noon Monday. The subject line should include "PUBLIC COMMENT FOR MEETING DATE 06/27/2023."
MORNING SESSION
When: 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 27
What: Commissioners will vote on the next year's supplemental budget.
After, they will listen and respond to public comments before considering a consent calendar.
Then there will be a motion to approve a contract with Motorola Solutions in the amount of $2,322,606 for equipment and installation of radio sites in Lane County.
There will be an affordable housing update and a Holiday Farm Fire Update.
Afterwards, they will have an executive session.
AFTERNOON SESSION
When: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 27
What: Commissioners will have a public hearing on setting an election on the formation of the Pleasant Hill Goshen Rural Fire Protection District for Nov. 7, 2023. There will be a second reading on and public hearing on an ordinance that amends the Land Management Division’s Building Program Fee Schedule. They will then go into an executive session.
After, they will have a work session where there will be an update on the Lane Events Center Multi-Use Community Facility project with the Eugene Emeralds as the anchor tenant.
MORNING SESSION
When: 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 28
What: Commissioners will have an emergency management work session to discuss the 2023 fire season, the incident command structure and the natural hazard mitigation plan.
Contact reporter Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick at Tatiana@registerguard.com or 541-521-7512, and follow her on Twitter @TatianaSophiaPT. | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2023/06/25/on-the-agenda-lane-county-eugene-to-vote-on-upcoming-budgets/70347392007/ | 2023-06-26T18:20:41 | 1 | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2023/06/25/on-the-agenda-lane-county-eugene-to-vote-on-upcoming-budgets/70347392007/ |
LOVING COUNTY, Texas — One person has been killed in a fatal crash in Loving County on June 24.
35-year-old Fernando Suiga Lopez of Mexico was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The other person involved in the crash was transported to Medical Center Hospital in serious condition.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2008 Freightliner truck with trailer, driven by Lopez, was traveling eastbound on SH 302, while a 2017 Freightliner truck with trailer was traveling westbound. The 2017 Freightliner then veered off into the eastbound and struck the 2008 Freightliner head on.
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-crash-in-loving-county/513-42f49bf0-5b4b-4d6e-ad2d-c31e4a472f57 | 2023-06-26T18:20:46 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-loving-county/513-42f49bf0-5b4b-4d6e-ad2d-c31e4a472f57 |
17 things to do this summer in Lane County
Within an hour's drive from Eugene, and sometimes without leaving city limits, you can enjoy the sunny summer season at festivals, fairs and more.
Here's a roundup of some events around Lane County to mark on the calendar this summer.
Live music
Cottage Grove Concerts in the Park: Put on by the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce, you can catch free live music in Bohemia Park every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. through Aug. 30. A schedule and more information can be found at cgchamber.com/concerts-in-the-park/
Oregon Bach Festival: One of Oregon’s top classical music celebrations returns this summer from June 30 to July 16 featuring live music, social events and lectures. For more info, go to oregonbachfestival.org
Coburg Concerts in the Park: Free live music at Pavilion Park in Coburg every Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. all summer. For more info, go to coburgmainstreet.com/community-events
Sunnymount Sessions: Live Music at Benton-Lane Winery: Enjoy live local acts on select Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. For a detailed schedule, pricing and more, go to benton-lane.com/shop/reservationlist/
Eugene Symphony at Bohemia Park: Enjoy a free, family-friendly opportunity to take in the Eugene Symphony at Bohemia Park in Cottage Grove on July 24 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Applegate Folk Festival: Enjoy all-day folk music at the Applegate Regional Theatre in Eugene on July 29. Tickets are $20 and benefit Art Inc., a rural arts center supporting Fern Ridge and the surrounding area. In addition to two live music stages, there will be food trucks, workshops and a kids stage. For more info, go to art-inc.org/applegate-folk-festival
Friday Night Live Music at Saginaw Vineyard: Enjoy live music every Friday. You’ll have access to local wines from sweet to dry and food. For information on the revolving menus, directions, a music schedule and more, go to saginawvineyard.com/visit
Friday Night Concerts at Silvan Ridge Winery: For a $5 entry fee, enjoy local live acts at the scenic Silvan Ridge Winery every Friday to Sept. 1. Proceeds go to various local causes. There will be a food cart, wine and beer for purchase. For more info, go to heartoforegonwine.com/an-event/friday-night-concerts/
Local venues: Eugene is home to many music clubs, bars and venues, each with their own vibe. In the summertime, you can catch live music almost any night of the week without leaving the city. Listed below are some of Eugene’s top venues and clubs, with links to their respective calendars.
- Mac’s Restaurant and Nightclub
- The Big Dirty
- WOW Hall
- Hult Center
- Cuthbert Amphitheater
- Sam Bond’s Garage
- McDonald Theatre
- The Jazz Station
- Old Nick’s Pub
- The Shedd Institute
Festivals, fairs, food and drinks
Eugene Saturday Market: With live music, food carts and locally sourced produce, groceries and handmade crafts, the market is the place to be every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, go to eugenesaturdaymarket.org.
Oregon Country Fair: From July 7 through July 9, this three-day celebration of community, Earth, art and music is one of the area's most popular summer rituals. There will be a full lineup of live music, food carts and activities. Ticket prices vary. Go to oregoncountryfair.org/ for more info.
Adkins Farm Blueberry Festival Blues and Brews: Join the free fun at the 12th annual Adkins Farm Blueberry Festival July 15 at 10 a.m. Enjoy live music, food carts, and a farm stand full of some of Lane County’s most delicious berries. The event is family friendly, with train rides, face painting and more. The festival is at 85995 Gossler Road.
Lane County Fair: From July 19 to July 23 at the Lane Events Center, you’ll find live concerts, carnival rides, and more. Ticket prices vary and can be found at atthefair.com/tickets-and-deals
Florence Farmers Market: Stock up on local produce, food and family fun, with live music every Tuesday from 3-6 p.m. through Oct. 17. Go to florencefarmersmarket.org/ for more info.
Blackberry Jam Festival: Celebrating its 29th year, the Blackberry Festival in Lowell is “for the young, and the young at heart.” Food trucks, live music, horseshoe tournaments and more are on tap July 29 and 30. For more info, go to blackberryjamfestival.com/
Flavorfest: Based at the Ninkasi Better Living Room, Flavorfest is a culinary experience pairing custom-made cocktails, local wine and craft beer with the region’s finest farm-to-table eats. Proceeds benefit Cascade Health’s charitable programs. The event runs July 31 from 5-8 p.m. Tickets range in price and can be purchased at cascadehealth.org/flavorfest
Oakridge Keg and Cask Festival: Get ready for the 15th annual Oakridge Keg and Cask Festival. Held in downtown Oakridge, the festival offers local beer and tasty eats, along with a packed schedule of live music. The festivities take place Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. Admission is free with food and beverages for purchase. For more info, go to oakridgekegcask.com/
Reach reporter Charles Gearing at cgearing@gannett.com. | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/17-things-to-do-this-summer-in-lane-county-eugene-springfield/70346945007/ | 2023-06-26T18:20:47 | 1 | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/17-things-to-do-this-summer-in-lane-county-eugene-springfield/70346945007/ |
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — One person has been killed in a fatal crash in Midland County on June 25.
32-year-old Jose Arturo Martinez-Garcia of Midkiff was pronounced dead by medical staff at Midland Memorial Hospital. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured during the crash.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup, driven by Martinez-Garcia, and a 2013 Kenworth truck with trailer were both traveling eastbound on SH 158. The Silverado failed to control its speed and struck the trailer of the Kenworth truck from the rear.
Martinez-Garcia was not wearing a seatbelt during the crash and the investigation is still ongoing. We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-midland-county/513-1406b7bb-7863-4b4c-b512-5236bab15f6e | 2023-06-26T18:20:52 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-midland-county/513-1406b7bb-7863-4b4c-b512-5236bab15f6e |
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department will be holding a neighborhood watch meeting on June 27.
The meeting will be a C.R.A.S.E. Training session at the OPD Training Facility on 210 N. Lincoln Ave. at 7:00 p.m. This training is conducted by OPD to groups, businesses and churches seeking more knowledge about how to be ready for an active shooter situation.
For more information about the C.R.A.S.E. Training Program, people can visit the City of Odessa website. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/opd-to-host-neighborhood-watch-meeting-on-june-27/513-e8079699-bf3f-4f4d-a146-934a2d5b913c | 2023-06-26T18:20:58 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/opd-to-host-neighborhood-watch-meeting-on-june-27/513-e8079699-bf3f-4f4d-a146-934a2d5b913c |
ODESSA, Texas — The Sherwood Aquatic Center will be hosting its 'Summer Party at the Pool' event on June 29.
The event is free to the community and will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will be yard games, giveaways, music and watermelon available.
For more information, people can visit the City of Odessa Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/sherwood-aquatic-center-to-host-summer-party-at-the-pool-event-on-june-29/513-51758a37-d0fa-4ff4-917b-1b4c8a6dbbc9 | 2023-06-26T18:21:04 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/sherwood-aquatic-center-to-host-summer-party-at-the-pool-event-on-june-29/513-51758a37-d0fa-4ff4-917b-1b4c8a6dbbc9 |
GAINES COUNTY, Texas — Two people were killed in a fatal crash in Gaines County on June 24.
38-year-old Adam Saucedo and 35-year-old Roxanne Alvarez were both pronounced dead at the scene on June 24. Both were from Tulia, Texas.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2001 Dodge Neon, the vehicle both Saucedo and Alvarez were in, was traveling eastbound on CR 306 when it veered off the roadway on the south side. The driver overcorrected and ultimately caused the vehicle to skid off to the other side of the roadway and hit into a tree.
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/two-dead-after-a-fatal-crash-in-gaines-county/513-6422fc30-6112-40d8-b94d-3aa75879e90c | 2023-06-26T18:21:11 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/two-dead-after-a-fatal-crash-in-gaines-county/513-6422fc30-6112-40d8-b94d-3aa75879e90c |
GAINES COUNTY, Texas — Two people were killed in a fatal crash in Gaines County on June 25.
44-year-old Heinrich Wiebe-Knelsen and 48-year-old Danielle Paris were both pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Both Paris and Wiebe-Knelsen were from Seminole, Texas.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2000 Dodge Durango, the vehicle both Paris and Wiebe-Knelsen were in, was traveling eastbound on US 62 when a tire blew out. The vehicle then veered across the lanes of US 62 going eastbound and into the center median where it eventually rolled and hit the guardrail. Both of the people inside the vehicle were not wearing their seatbelts and ejected from the vehicle.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. The investigation is still ongoing. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/two-dead-after-a-fatal-crash-in-gaines-county/513-6bc07874-7e43-4ae5-b52e-6dda536b1969 | 2023-06-26T18:21:17 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/two-dead-after-a-fatal-crash-in-gaines-county/513-6bc07874-7e43-4ae5-b52e-6dda536b1969 |
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police said they have identified a 51-year-old woman who died after being found shot on Saturday.
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Orlando police said they responded to the Metro Place Apartment on S. Kirkman Road around
5:25 p.m. to find Joan Foster wounded from her injuries.
According to a news release, Foster was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center by and later died due to the gunshot wounds.
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Investigators said this is an active and ongoing investigation.
They will provide more information as soon as it becomes available, police said.
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Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300. You can also contact Crimeline anonymously at 1-800-423-8477.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — OUC marked a century of serving Central Florida on Monday.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared Monday “OUC 100th Anniversary Day.”
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Officials said OUC was founded in 1923 as a municipal utility commission to provide electric and water services to the residents and businesses of Orlando.
The utility’s first board meeting was held on June 25, 1923, at First National Bank in Orlando.
Read: OUC to build $100M project, seeks contractor
When it was founded, OUC served 2,795 customers. Today, the company serves more than a quarter of a million customers and is now the 14th-largest municipal utility in the nation and the second-largest in the state.
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