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FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) — Miles College is hosting Judge U.W. Clemon, Rep. Terri Sewell and Alabama State Senators Rodger Smitherman and Merika Coleman for a panel discussion to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in the Allen v. Milligan case.
The meeting takes place at 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. in Pearson Hall. You can learn more by watching the video player above. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/miles-college-center-for-economic-and-social-justice-to-host-equal-access-equal-voice/ | 2023-06-27T20:26:24 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/miles-college-center-for-economic-and-social-justice-to-host-equal-access-equal-voice/ |
A 66-year-old Kenosha pastor is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child over several years.
David T. DeBerge was charged this month with repeated felony sexual assault of same child (at least three violations of first-degree sexual assault) and another sexual assault-related felony in Kenosha County Circuit Court.
DeBerge made his initial appearance at Intake Court Monday where a court commissioner imposed a $25,000 cash bond. DeBerge posted bond Tuesday, according to court records.
A preliminary hearing is set for July 7. As a condition of his bond DeBerge is to have not contact with minors.
According to the criminal complaint, late last year a Kenosha police officer spoke with a person who wished to report a prior sexual assault allegedly committed by DeBerge.
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The person said alleged sexual assaults occurred in a home between 2012 and 2016, starting when the person was in third or fourth grade, according to the complaint.
DeBerge reportedly assaulted the complainant as punishment for misbehaving or rebelling. The person also reportedly told investigators DeBerge would watch them take showers and take pictures of them fully naked.
When questioned by police DeBerge denied the allegations, according to the criminal complaint, but said that he disciplined the person in an “old school way.”
DeBerge, a chaplain for a local American Legion, faces decades in prison if convicted. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-courts/kenosha-pastor-charged-with-repeated-sexual-assault-of-child/article_7e6bffb8-1512-11ee-a9b3-f3b7459b9168.html | 2023-06-27T20:31:45 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-courts/kenosha-pastor-charged-with-repeated-sexual-assault-of-child/article_7e6bffb8-1512-11ee-a9b3-f3b7459b9168.html |
Fell Park is Normal's first and oldest park. Neighbors Julie Penn and Judy Scott and former resident Matt Van Dyke talk about what makes the park special.
NORMAL — The Town of Normal will commemorate Fell Park’s 125th anniversary with a celebration this fall.
The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the park, 300 E. Willow St., and will feature a farmers’ market and kids’ zone, in addition to food, live music and historical exhibitors, in honor of Normal’s oldest public park.
The park was donated to the Town of Normal for public use in the late 1880s by Hester Fell, wife of Jesse W. Fell, considered one of the town's founding fathers.
The parks and recreation department is now accepting vendor applications for the event. Local farm, flower and artisan vendors who would like to participate in the celebration must submit an application and $50 fee by 5 p.m. Aug. 24. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/government-politics/town-of-normal-to-celebrate-fell-park-s-125th-anniversary/article_2fab7ee4-146d-11ee-a6a6-0b52fe686acf.html | 2023-06-27T20:35:42 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/government-politics/town-of-normal-to-celebrate-fell-park-s-125th-anniversary/article_2fab7ee4-146d-11ee-a6a6-0b52fe686acf.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — City leaders are searching for diverse businesses and contractors to help build a new Indy hotel as part of the Pan Am Plaza construction.
Indianapolis City-County Council members approved the $625 million project last month, to expand the convention center that would be connected to the 800-room hotel.
Now, city leaders are hosting an outreach event on June 28 to start the bidding process for local contractors.
The city said it's hoping to give more minority-owned contractors a chance at a big project.
"We want to try and use this project as a way not only to continue the growth of the diverse businesses that we have, the ones that are participating in a lot of the projects right now, but also figure to attract some new businesses and help them grow and attract them into the market," said David Fredricks, director of minority and woman business development.
The city says this the first bid event will be for structural work of the project.
"It will include the mechanical, the electrical, the fire protection, some enclosure elements and elevators," said William Sewall, VP of AECOM Hunt. "Any sub-contractor, supplier, vendor, engineer, anybody involved in those types of scopes. We'll learn a lot about their bidding opportunities on the 28th."
City leaders said contractors must be in Marion County or surrounding counties. If bidders are based in Indiana, but outside of Indianapolis, they will have to get certified through the city.
The first outreach event will be June 28 at The AMP at 16 Tech, located at 1220 Waterway Blvd. The event starts at 2 p.m. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-officials-start-search-pan-am-plaza-construction-contractors/531-de19ce80-8979-4a55-abc9-0d81b01015c9 | 2023-06-27T20:35:49 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-officials-start-search-pan-am-plaza-construction-contractors/531-de19ce80-8979-4a55-abc9-0d81b01015c9 |
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced upcoming lane restrictions are coming to Indianapolis' northwest side.
Starting Monday, July 10, at 9 p.m., INDOT construction crews will begin the process of closing the southbound inside lane of Interstate 465 on the northwest side, not far from the I-65 south ramp.
The remaining two outside lanes will remain operational and shifted slightly.
INDOT will detour I-65 South to I-465 via I-865 to avoid the lane restriction.
The 56th Street ramp to I-465 South will be closed, with no detour announced at this time.
These lane restrictions are being done so that work crews can safely perform patchwork operations. INDOT expects the road work to be finished by Tuesday, July 25, weather permitting.
INDOT also reminds travelers to slow down in the construction zones so this road work can be performed safely and for the benefit of all motorists.
For more information on this and other scheduled road work along Indiana highways, visit INDOT's construction map. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indot-announces-i-465-lane-restrictions-on-northwest-side-near-interstate-65-south-ramp/531-cdc0c625-984a-4b58-a635-f20457197bdd | 2023-06-27T20:35:55 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indot-announces-i-465-lane-restrictions-on-northwest-side-near-interstate-65-south-ramp/531-cdc0c625-984a-4b58-a635-f20457197bdd |
INDIANAPOLIS — The IndyRent program has announced it will stop taking applications temporarily. This is being done to guarantee the necessary funds are available to service all current applicants.
At noon on Monday, June 26, the organization closed its application portal and notes that anyone who sends an application prior to the noon deadline will still have their application processed.
"For this program year, we were already starting with a smaller allocation than we’ve had in previous years, so we need to put a pause on it to make sure that we can get through all the applications that are already submitted and be able to review those," said Melissa Benton, the community development officer at John Boner Neighborhood Centers.
The John Boner Neighborhood Centers oversees the program in partnership with the city. They said the program started during the pandemic with federal funds from the American Rescue Plan and then relaunched last April to focus on eviction prevention.
Since 2020, the city has distributed $199.5 million in IndyRent funds to 68,127 approved applicants.
IndyRent requires anyone submitting an application to include an eviction case number, which has been policy since July 2022.
"The city is actively looking for funds so the program can continue. I think everybody recognizes the necessity of it," Benton said.
Housing advocates say this temporary pause will impact hundreds of Indianapolis renters, especially as rent prices soar.
A recent study from Prosperity Indiana found full-time Hoosiers now need to earn at least $19 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment at a fair market rent.
"People are working, but they are simply not making enough," said Amy Nelson, the executive director of the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana. "We need programs like this to help those folks who just need some temporary assistance."
Nelson said rental assistance is limited with few options. She suggests calling 211 or reaching out to a community center, church, or your township trustee’s office. You can also apply for free legal assistance here.
Despite the temporary pause on applications, the city of Indianapolis will continue to provide free legal and rental assistance to tenants facing evictions from their homes.
Those interested in learning more can visit IndyRent's website for frequently asked questions or visit the city government's website for additional resources. IndyRent can also be reached at 317-912-1260. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indyrent-program-temporary-pause-june-26-applications-close-noon/531-36c9c32c-3f33-44e4-b74c-2f6d3b091fc0 | 2023-06-27T20:36:02 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indyrent-program-temporary-pause-june-26-applications-close-noon/531-36c9c32c-3f33-44e4-b74c-2f6d3b091fc0 |
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. — Olivia Oliver and her parents arrived at their Kensington Grove neighborhood in Greenwood Monday to shock and disbelief.
"The whole front door shattered," Oliver said.
The Olivers witnessed the aftermath of Mother Nature's fury. An EF2 tornado hit parts of Johnson County Sunday afternoon.
"Our house just ended up getting hit by like the top of their garage and parts of their roof and the debris," Oliver said.
The Olivers landed at the airport after the tornado hit.
"My mom got a slew of texts saying, like, 'Call me. Call me right now,'" Oliver said.
They came home to see trees had been snapped. Roofs were blown off of homes. Windows were shattered. Debris was everywhere.
"A two-by-four piece of wood came through our front door," Oliver said. "There was glass embedded in our carpets."
Family and friends came to help with the cleanup inside and outside of the home.
"The people around us ended up getting hit so much worse than us, and I can't imagine what they're going through," Oliver said.
On Travis Road, there were about a half-dozen downed power lines. It was damage Clair Smith said he wasn't expecting.
"I was standing looking at the radar on my phone and thinking it's going to miss us. Next thing I knew, I hear a freight train coming, and stuff was flying everywhere," Smith said.
Smith said he went into his basement.
When the storm passed, his roof suffered damage, and trees were scattered in his yard.
Smith's son and his son's son-in-law drove from Ohio and spent the entire day helping any way they could.
"Everybody is OK, and that's the main thing," Smith said.
Neighbors are also thankful that no one lost their lives. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/johnson-county-indiana-neighbors-clean-up-after-ef2-tornado/531-bb0fcde7-7fbd-4bf3-ac4d-b3f59fbdcd07 | 2023-06-27T20:36:08 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/johnson-county-indiana-neighbors-clean-up-after-ef2-tornado/531-bb0fcde7-7fbd-4bf3-ac4d-b3f59fbdcd07 |
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — A Silver Alert has been issued for a Zionville man who local police said may require medical assistance and is believed to be in extreme danger.
David Meschino Jr., a 32-year-old male, is described by police as being 5 feet 11 inches tall, 200 pounds, with brown hair with brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt with blue jeans and white leather high top shoes.
Meschino Jr. is missing from Zionsville, Indiana, which is 17 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis.
He was last seen on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 12:00 AM.
He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.
If you have any information on David Meschino, Jr. contact the Zionsville Police Department at 317-873-5967 or 911.
Amber Alert vs. Silver Alert: What's the difference?
There are specific standards a person's disappearance must meet in order for police to declare an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert.
Amber Alerts are for children under the age of 18 who are believed to have been abducted and in danger. Police also need to have information about a suspect and their car to issue an Amber Alert.
Silver Alerts are for missing and endangered adults or children. They are much more common for missing people. It was not until last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
In both situations, these alerts must be issued by police. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/silver-alert-issued-for-zionsville-man-believed-to-be-in-extreme-danger-david-meschino-jr/531-6930a711-414a-4765-9378-01be3b16feea | 2023-06-27T20:36:14 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/silver-alert-issued-for-zionsville-man-believed-to-be-in-extreme-danger-david-meschino-jr/531-6930a711-414a-4765-9378-01be3b16feea |
WATERLOO — An early morning fire destroyed a garage at a Waterloo home on Tuesday.
Details weren’t immediately available, but crews with Waterloo Fire Rescue were called to the blaze in the detached garage at 2028 City View around 5:20 a.m. Tuesday.
The fire leveled the garage and damaged at least one vehicle and heat from the fire melted vinyl siding on the nearby home. No injuries were reported, according to the fire department.
The cause of the fire hasn’t been determined.
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MITCHELL — A new Mitchell School District policy prohibiting hate speech on district property or at district events received approval from the Mitchell Board of Education on Monday night on its first reading.
Policy 121, which passed with some additions on a 5-0 vote of the board on its first reading, “denounces or prohibits the use of racial epithets and slurs as to national origin, regardless and irrespective of contest, user, audience, target, intent or lack thereof, purpose or lack thereof, bias or lack thereof or means of communication.”
Joe Childs, superintendent for the Mitchell School District, said the district wanted to have a policy specifically regarding hate speech, something he said can negatively impact students and other district patrons. The new policy covers violations specific to hate speech that are not otherwise covered in similar policies, such as the district policy on bullying.
“It’s a policy essentially that is addressing hate speech on school property and at school events,” Childs told the board at its Monday, June 26 meeting. “For clarity, the difference between this and what we already have approved as our bullying policy is that bullying is something that is repeated, whereas this policy addresses something that can create harm in one incident or one episode, even though it may not be repeated.”
The policy as presented Monday night states that the policy will apply to all administrators, staff, students, visitors, parents and guardians:
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- In school, on district property, on school district provided transportation and at designated locations for such.
- During any district-approved or district-sanctioned program or activity.
- When the transmission of racial epithets and slurs as to national origin is through electronic means from a district computer or computer network or other electronic school equipment.
- When logging offenses in e-School or with e-Learning.
- When completing reports.
- When racial epithets and slurs as to national origin occur off district property or through the transmission of information from a computer that is accessed from non-district property, if the words or language causes a substantial disruption to the educational process or the orderly operation of a school. This may include, but is not limited to, prohibited communication disseminated through social media, chat groups, and e mail, with a nexus of the school.
The policy states that any administrator, staff, student, visitor, parent or guardian who believes they have been a victim of hate speech should report the situation to a school administrator or staff member. Those who violate the policy shall be subject to sanctions commensurate with the offense as determined by the superintendent or their designee.
The full proposed policy can be found in the June 26 board agenda packet.
The policy was met with general approval from the board. Terry Aselsen, a member of the board, asked whether the district had purview over incidents that may take place away from district equipment or networks, such as comments made on a personal Facebook page via a personal cell phone.
Childs said once an incident is disruptive to the district learning environment, it can take action through the policy.
“We certainly have control once it creates a disruption to the learning environment. Once it reaches that point, we can,” Childs said.
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The policy does not outline any specific punishment for violations nor any hard definition of what constitutes a racial slur, leaving those decisions to district administration. There may be varying degrees of intent that could factor into punishment, Aselsen said, and school leaders should have leeway to mete out consequences based on individual violations.
“If somebody said something and they didn’t realize it was offensive, they probably just need to be told that by an administrator, versus if they’re up there with a megaphone denouncing a particular group. That’s a whole different story,” Aselsen said. “So we’re going to trust the judgment of our administration to make good judgments.”
Steve Sibson, a member of the audience at the meeting, raised concerns about specific definitions of hate speech and the possible effect the policy could have on free speech.
“I was wondering how you define hate speech. There really isn’t a list of things that would constitute hate speech. Second of all, is there any test to the First Amendment?” Sibson asked. “Someone calling me a white supremacist, is that a racial slur that violates policy? I would say they have the constitutional right to call me a white supremacist if they would like, they’re protected by the First Amendment. It shouldn’t be considered hate speech, unless they smack me across the head after saying that. Then it would be hate speech.”
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Sibson said he feared the policy could affect people’s ability to speak freely.
“What happens here with this type of policy and legislation is that people are afraid to say something because they might be accused of being a racist. So it has a chilling effect on free speech, which to me is problematic. That’s my concern here,” Sibson said. “In the woke environment we’re living in, there seems to be two sets of rules, that if you’re in a particular group you deserve to have rights, but if you’re part of the oppressor group – a while male Christian – you don’t have the same rights, and that’s what’s been going on in our country for quite a while now.”
Matt Christiansen, a member of the board, said clear violations of the policy should be obvious
“I think it's one of those examples where you know it when you hear it,” Christiansen said.
Brittni Flood, another member of the board, said the policy intent is to protect all Mitchell School District students.
For a lot of kids, this is their comfort place. Where they come and they feel like they’re taken care of. We just want that for all students.
“The bottom line is we’re trying to provide a safe learning environment for all students, that’s what you want,” Flood said. “For a lot of kids, this is their comfort place. Where they come and they feel like they’re taken care of. We just want that for all students.”
Sibson said he agreed with the intent but not necessarily with the process.
Megan Luther, a member of the audience Monday night who has two children in the Mitchell school system, said she approved of the policy and that it helped bring the Mitchell School District in line with other districts around the state.
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“I appreciate the board and the district looking into this policy. I think it’s something that is needed,” Luther said during the meeting.
Luther suggested an addition to the policy that would require the district in the event of a violation to inform all involved parties about the incident the day it occurred or the day it was reported, to inform the parents within five school days or sooner on the status of the investigation into the incident and when the investigation is completed.
“Looking at (policies at other school districts), I think that’s the only thing that is missing,” Luther said.
Luther told the Mitchell Republic following the meeting that having a separate policy for bullying and hate speech makes sense. She was also pleased the board took her suggestion on communication timelines and indicated they would add that language to the policy for its second reading.
“Other school districts recognize the difference between bullying and hate speech and racial slurs. A racial slur is much more damaging. It’s beyond name calling,” Luther said. “I was talking to some parents within the school district, and one of their concerns from the anecdotal stories I’ve heard, because it is happening in our district, was that sometimes there’s communication depending on what school you’re at, so I think having this consistent communication of when this comes up will be great and then everyone is in the loop.”
It’s a policy that protects all students in the district, she said.
“This is not just for students of color. I know from talking to a parent – his child got in trouble for saying something to a white student,” Luther said.
Board member Shawn Ruml asked if there were any hurdles that may come with having to train staff in procedures or with putting them in positions where they may not feel comfortable. Childs felt that those issues would be treated as another learning experience for everyone involved.
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“I think this is a great opportunity to educate, which is what we do,” Childs said. “This isn’t a policy that spells out the damages or what’s going to happen when a student does something wrong, but it does lay out the ability and basically a way for us to follow up with things that are happening that are causing damage and disrupting the learning environment. So I don’t see a downside to that. In fact, if faculty needs training on what it is, that’s another upside. It’s another opportunity for all of us to learn about what makes students feel safe and what is appropriate in society. I look at it all as a positive.”
The board is expected to revisit the second reading of the policy at an upcoming meeting. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/mitchell-schools-get-policy-that-differentiates-hate-speech-bullying | 2023-06-27T20:37:46 | 1 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/mitchell-schools-get-policy-that-differentiates-hate-speech-bullying |
YORK, Pa. — Nolan Grove, 13, is heading toward a trial on charges of third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, among other charges, in connection with an April 1 shooting that killed 12-year-old Kain Heiland.
At a preliminary hearing on June 27, a witness of the shooting testified for the first time. The witness was a 13-year-old classmate who had been hanging out with Grove and Heiland on April 1.
The witness testified that he, Heiland and Grove spent the afternoon of April 1 together, at times playing with a handgun taken from Grove's father's house in Red Lion.
That evening, according to the witness, Grove said something about Heiland's mother, and Heiland told Grove to be quiet. Grove responded, "You know what will happen." Grove then shot Heiland in the back at close range.
Neither boy called 911, according to court documents, and Grove asked the witness not to tell anyone what happened.
A Pennsylvania State Trooper involved in the case also testified on Monday.
Grove did not testify and remained silent throughout the hearing.
Grove was charged as an adult and faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted. He has been staying at a juvenile behavioral treatment facility near Allentown.
The judge ruled that there was enough probable cause to proceed to a full trial. The next hearing is scheduled for July 27. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/nolan-grove-13-year-old-accused-shooting-12-year-old-classmate-trial/521-727ed9ff-5d52-46e8-85c9-2f61f942dcd8 | 2023-06-27T20:38:46 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/nolan-grove-13-year-old-accused-shooting-12-year-old-classmate-trial/521-727ed9ff-5d52-46e8-85c9-2f61f942dcd8 |
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — It was a lively afternoon at Giant Center in Derry Township, Dauphin County as about 500 Giant food stores volunteers filed into three big tents full of food ready to be packaged and delivered to families in need.
Organizers said it couldn't come at a more critical time.
"We're having a lot of fun today, but hunger is serious," said Joe Arthur, executive director of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. "A lot of people don't realize that we are actually at levels of demand for our services that approach the peak of the pandemic."
Volunteers were divided into teams, getting to work carefully boxing up pallets of products. Each team had thirty minutes to pack 170 boxes, forming assembly lines to get the job done.
Some special guests chipped in too. The Philly Phanatic wrapped boxes in plastic and Hershey Bears Mascot Coco lent a claw.
"It is a little bit of competition element here today, but what's going in the boxes is essentials like peanut butter and tuna and soup and cereal and milk. Things that families need, those essentials to fill the gaps," said Jessica Groves, Giant's community impact manager.
It looked and sounded like chaos, but all the activity resulted in 4,500 boxes of food.
"This is actually going to provide about 112,000 meals worth of wonderful, healthy food," Arthur said.
"We donated this product, so a lot of it is own brand or Giant brand product," Groves added.
Once all the boxes were stacked and the skids filled, the food will be trucked off to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. It's on the way to veterans and their families.
"Pretty quickly these are going to go to our military share partners," Arthur said. "That's AMVETS and other military service organizations we work with. They're going to get ready to share that with people we need probably within the next week or within the next couple of days."
A sea of red t's sending life-sustaining food from pallet to pantry.
Visit the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank webpage for more information about how to get involved. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/volunteers-pack-100000-meals-veterans-central-pa/521-2755103e-3340-490b-9aeb-e3692028a187 | 2023-06-27T20:38:46 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/volunteers-pack-100000-meals-veterans-central-pa/521-2755103e-3340-490b-9aeb-e3692028a187 |
YORK, Pa. — The City of York is offering parking permits to residents who live on designated streets and blocks around the York Fairgrounds for the upcoming York State Fair, which runs from July 21-30.
All residents within established areas who want to park their vehicles on the street during the Fair must have a permit properly displayed to avoid receiving a parking ticket, the city said in a press release.
There is a limit of three permits per household, according to the city.
Those who wish to obtain a permit must bring proof of registry and registration cards for each vehicle requiring a permit to the York City Treasurer's Office in City Hall, located at 101 South George Street. The office is open weekdays from 9-4 p.m.
Residents can also bring the necessary documentation to receive a permit to the York City Police Department, located at 50 West King St., on weekdays from 4-10 p.m.
Permits will be issued at both locations from today through July 30, according to the city.
Permits are only valid if residents park within a block of their homes, the city said. Parking outside of the immediate area could result in a fine.
Motorcycles are also eligible for permits and should be parked on the street -- NOT the sidewalk, according to the city.
Street sweeping will be suspended in residential areas around the Fair, but all other parking laws will remain in effect, the city said. Having a permit does not allow the user to park illegally.
FAIR PARKING PERMIT GUIDELINES
Permit parking will be in effect 24 hours a day for the duration of the York State Fair. Parking enforcement officers will be on patrol during this time.
Permits must be displayed on the rear window of the driver's side of each vehicle, so they are visible from the street. Vehicle owners are asked to tape their permits to the window.
If the vehicle’s driver-side rear window is tinted, owners may place the permit on the center of the dashboard.
Placing the permit in the wrong location may result in a parking citation.
Permits must remain with the vehicle it was issued to. The registration number on the permit must be the same as the license plate on the vehicle.
Permits cannot be transferred from one vehicle to another.
Permits must be properly displayed by midnight on July 20, or the vehicle may be subject to a parking citation.
Residents or non-residents requesting a visitor’s permit or who may have other questions must contact Mary Shoff-Scott, Assistant Parking Manager at 717-849-2230.
Designated Fair Permit Parking Area Include:
- 600, 700,800, 900 Linden Ave
- 600, 700,800 Maryland Ave
- 600, 700, 800 Florida Ave
- 600, 700, 800 Texas Ave
- 800 Fern Place
- 200 N Richland Ave
- 800 Delaware Ave
- 1000 block of West King St
- 1000 block of West Poplar St
- 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 N. Belvidere Ave
- 1stblock, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 Carlisle Ave
- 600, 700, 800 Pennsylvania Ave
- 300, 400, 600, 600, 700 N Hawthorne St
- 700 W Philadelphia St
- 200 Smyser Alley
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WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Biden administration is removing more trees from central Washington forests as part of its strategy to prevent wildfires on public lands from exploding through nearby cities and towns.
Officials are targeting national forests, state and private lands across four counties for its forest thinning initiative. This includes six high-risk fire sheds (Twisp, Chiwaukum, Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cle Elum, and American River) across 2.45 million acres (1.35 million acres of Forest Service lands, 1.1 million acres non-Forest Service lands).
After thinning the forests, officials expect wildfire exposure and smoke impacts to be reduced in Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Yakima, Chelan, Naches, Cle Elum, Winthrop, and other smaller communities adjacent to the forest.
Over a three-year period, from 2022-2024, this project is estimated to cost $102.6 million to treat 124,000 acres, according to official estimates. Government officials expect the forest thinning project in Washington to be completed by 2032.
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is a focus of these efforts because six communities in the top 10 highest risks to wildfire exposure are near these central Washington forests. According to officials, more than 3.5 million people visit these areas each year as threats from wildfires, evacuations and smoke impacts have become a part of life for the surrounding communities.
Key to the government's strategy is addressing forest patches where computer simulations show wildfire could quickly spread to inhabited areas. Experts say the scale of spending is unprecedented and millions of acres have been through environmental review and are ready for work.
Mixed early results underscore the challenge of reversing decades of lax forest management and aggressive fire suppression that allowed many woodlands to become tinderboxes. Federal land managers in the program's first year fell behind on several of their priority forests for thinning even as they exceeded goals elsewhere.
The administration's multi-billion dollar effort includes 21 “priority landscapes” in 10 Western states where climate change, drought and disease have killed many trees and stands are primed to burn.
What is forest thinning?
By logging and using prescribed fires to remove smaller trees and low-lying vegetation, officials hope to lessen the amount of fuel that's available to burn. The idea is to reduce the intensity of fires so they don't rage out of control and destroy inhabited areas.
It's a simple concept, but putting it into practice is complicated by environmental concerns such as preserving older trees and not logging in wilderness areas, a shortage of workers trained to do the thinning and the sheer magnitude of the task. And areas thinned will likely need maintenance work in the future — making it hard to keep up with the rapid changes happening to forests as the world heats up. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wildfire/us-removing-trees-washington-forests-wildfires/281-ac181615-2661-4de2-879d-63a16c2d1304 | 2023-06-27T20:41:38 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wildfire/us-removing-trees-washington-forests-wildfires/281-ac181615-2661-4de2-879d-63a16c2d1304 |
BLOOMINGTON — A Champaign woman was given second chance probation Tuesday after a guilty plea.
Rashonda R. Brown, 21, was arrested in September 2022 and charged with burglary, forgery, attempted forgery and theft, after prosecutors said she tried to use a fake $100 bill at Hobby Lobby in Normal.
Rashonda R. Brown, 20, of Champaign, is charged with burglary, a Class 2 felony; forgery, a Class 3 felony; and attempted forgery, a Class A misdemeanor. McLean County prosecutors said she tried using a fake $100 bill at Hobby Lobby in Normal.
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She pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of forgery and the remaining charges were dismissed.
In reading the factual basis for the offense, Assistant State’s Attorney Ashley Scarborough said Brown had told the store cashier that she received the $100 bill from a bank.
Brown was sentenced to 24 months of second chance probation, which means the charge will be dismissed if she successfully completes the probation term.
Her attorney, John Bussan, declined to comment on the resolution of the case.
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Bryant Lewis
Bryant Lewis, 28, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion causing injury, a Class X felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
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Derek Roesch
Derek Roesch of Saybrook was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 in McLean County Law and Justice Center with several counts, including:
-Two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, Class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon while on parole, Class 2 felony
-Two counts of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon, class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon while on parole, class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 1 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, psylocibin less than 15 grams, a class 4 felony
-Unlawful possession of methamphetamine, less than five grams, a class 3 felony.
-Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor
Justin M. Mata
Justin M. Mata, 28, no address given, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. He was released on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond and his next appearance is Dec. 30.
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Marcus D. Wesley
Marcus D. Wesley, 36, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in a vehicle (Class 4 felony), unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
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Phillip Tinch
Phillip Tinch of Normal was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 at the McLean County Law and Justice Center with several felonies including:
- Five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, more than one but less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 1 felony.
-One count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, less than one gram of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
Trisha L. Hanke
Trisha L. Hanke, 36, is charged with theft of over $10,000 (Class 2 felony). Court documents indicate she knowingly took $14,000 belonging to a Love's Travel Stop, in LeRoy, where she was employed.
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William B. Givens
William B. Givens, 49, no address given, is charged with unlawful possession of five to 15 grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony, possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, possession of five to 15 grams of meth, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
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David L. Oliver
David L. Oliver, 51, of Bloomington, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault.
Kenneth E. Funk
Kenneth E. Funk, 27, is charged with residential burglary (Class 1 felony) involving an apartment in Lexington on Dec. 31, 2022.
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Jordan R. King
Charges have been filed against Jordan R. King, 34, for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act.
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Holly M. Isaacson
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Kenneth L. Minton
Kenneth L. Minton, 51, is charged with aggravated home repair fraud (Class 2 felony) and theft (Class 3 felony).
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Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, is charged for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony).
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Britley L. Hilger
Britley L. Hilger, 32, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after she supposedly punched a McLean County Detention Facility officer in the chest.
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Jasmine L. Smith
Jasmine L. Smith, 31, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (Class 2 felony) and five counts of endangering the life or health of a child (Class A misdemeanors).
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Jackie S. Claypool
Jackie S. Claypool, 46, appeared for a Friday bond court hearing for two new cases which charged her for one count of burglary (Class 2 felony), four counts of forgery (Class 3) and one count of deceptive practices (Class 4 felony).
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Noah R. Demuth
Noah R. Demuth, 22, of Evanston, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, a Class 2 felony, aggravated battery in a public way, a Class 3 felony, mob action, a Class 4 felony, and obstructing a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor. His next court date is Feb. 17.
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Brandon L. Parsano
Brandon L. Parsano, 39, is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, a Class 2 felony. His next appearance is Feb. 17 for an arraignment.
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Alexander N. Williams
Alexander N. Williams, 24, was charged Feb. 2 with the following:
3 counts of unlawful delivery of cannabis between 30 and 500 grams - Class 3 felonies. 2 counts of armed violence - Class X felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 2,000 and 5,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 1 felony. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 500 and 2,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 2 felony. 3 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon - Class 3 felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon - a Class 3 felony 3 counts of violating the Illinois FOID act - Class 3 felonies.
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Carlos Sanchez-Solozarzano
Carlos H. Sanchez-Solozarzano, 22, was charged with 1 count of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony.
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Jaylin S. Bones
Jaylin S. Bones was charged with four counts of first-degree murder stemming from a homicide in Bloomington last year. A McLean County grand jury also returned a bill of indictment charging him with attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm (Class X felony).
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Jordan R. King
Jordan R. King, 34, was charged with violating the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony) a second time in under a month.
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Dominique M. Banks
Dominique M. Banks, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony). The incident happened in October 2022 and involved one victim.
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Austin T. Daugherty
Austin T. Daugherty, 29, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) after he entered an Avis Car Rental, 3201 Cira Drive, in Bloomington, without permission and with the intent to commit theft.
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Sandra M. Lewis
Sandra M. Lewis, 77, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance containing MDMB-4E-PINACA, a synthetic cannabinoid, with the intent to deliver (Class X felony).
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Samantha E. Morris
Samantha E. Morris, 40, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer (Class 2 felony) after supposedly spitting on a Colfax police officer.
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Nolan C. Love
Nolan C. Love, 46, appeared in court Friday for a bond review hearing after being charged with aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony) on Feb. 26.
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Nikkita L. Sandefur
Nikkita L. Sandefur, 36, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) containing cocaine.
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Katlin M.B. Wilson
Katlin M.B. Wilson, 32, is charged with aggravated identity theft (Class 2 felony) after being accused of fraudulently obtaining money exceeding $300 but not exceeding $10,000 from a 60 year old man.
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Eli C. Garozzo
Eli C. Garozzo, 20, is charged with two counts of home invasion, a Class X felony, two counts of attempted armed robbery, a Class 1 felony, and two counts of residential burglary, a Class 1 felony. His bond was set at $200,000 as a 10% bond, meaning he must pay $20,000 plus fees to be released. His next appearance is an arraignment on April 13.
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Tysean T. Townsend
Tysean T. Townsend, 35, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), three counts of child abduction, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and obstructing justice (Class 4 felonies).
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Curtis J. Byrd
Curtis J. Byrd, 31, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felony), two counts of fraud and two counts of financial institution fraud (Class 3 felonies).
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Noral K. Nelson
Noral K. Nelson, 31, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) after he was arrested in connection to a shooting along the 1500 block of S. Main Street.
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Charles J. Tankson
Charles J. Tankson, 23, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony), theft and two counts of unlawful use of a debit card (Class 3 felonies).
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Davis, Micah S
Davis was charged with 3 counts of arson, Class 2 felonies, and 3 counts of criminal damage to property, Class 4 felonies.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
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Livingston, Joshua D.
Livingston was charged with 2 counts of possessing stolen vehicles, Class 2 felonies, possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony, and criminal damage to government property, a Class 4 felony.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
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Kevin L. Ewen
Kevin L. Ewen, 42, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing and was charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony), obstructing a peace officer (Class 4 felony) and two counts of resisting a peace officer (Class A misdemeanor).
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Emmanuel K. Mpay
Emmanuel K. Mpay, 23, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing following a grand jury indictment for two counts of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies).
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Ahmad S. Manns
Ahmad S. Manns, 19, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing and was charged with cannabis trafficking (Class X felony), unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 2 felony).
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Dylan R Mann
Dylan R Mann, 31, appeared Friday in bond court following four grand jury indictments for two separate cases relating to aggravated assault and battery.
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Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), domestic battery, violation of an order of protection and driving while license revoked or suspended (Class 4 felonies).
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William R. Linden
William R. Linden, 79, was released Tuesday on felony burglary charges for trying to pass a forged check at Busey Bank.
Zadek U. Moen
Zadek U. Moen, 20, is facing six felony drug charges after being arrested by the Illinois State Police on Thursday.
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Zachary T. Willis
Zachary T. Willis, 27, is charged with aggravated domestic battery by strangulation (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery subsequent offense (Class 4 felony).
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Cecily M. Sexton
Cecily M. Sexton, 39, was charged with two counts of burglary, a Class 2 felony; one count of forgery, a Class 3 felony; financial institution fraud, a Class 3 felony, and possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.
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Tonisha A. Jackson
Tonisha A. Jackson, 27, was charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a Class 3 felony.
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James A. McConnaughay
James A. McConnaughay, 53, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland. McConnaughay is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony).
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Jessica M. Longberry
Jessica M. Longberry, 38, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland. Longberry is charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) and forgery (Class 3 felony).
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Barry D. Guyton
Barry D. Guyton, 26, was charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon (Class 2 felonies) two counts of unlawful possession of 15-100 of cocaine with the intent to deliver with one being a Class X felony and the other being a Class 1 felony.
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Keon E. Spiller
Keon E. Spiller, 22, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland and was charged with attempted escape after his jury trial reached a verdict.
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Melina Aguilar
Melina Aguilar, 32, was charged with harassment of witnesses (Class 2 felonies) after asking a witness to lie on the record.
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Carlos D. Cregan
Carlos D. Cregan, 35, was charged with harassment of witnesses (Class 2 felonies) after asking a witness to lie on the record.
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Andrea M. Sheets
Andrea M. Sheets appeared was charged Friday with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), aggravated fleeing a police officer (Class 4 felony) and obstructing a peace officer (Class A misdemeanor).
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Wayne M. Damron
Wayne M. Damron, 52, is charged with one count of violation of the Illinois Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act (Class 2 felony).
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Terrance L. Ford
Terrance L. Ford, 25, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felony) and two counts of retail theft (Class 3 felony).
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Stanley M. Miller
Stanley M. Miller, 61, was charged Friday with aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol (Class X felony) and driving while driver's license revoked (Class 4 felony).
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Darryl R. Vinson
Darryl R. Vinson, 60, is charged with violation of the sex offender registration act (Class 2 felony).
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A new food truck park is in the works for central Tucson.
Operated by the owners of The Pit, on 22nd Street and Pantano Road, the new site will be a relocation.
It will be branded Truck to Table and occupy about 48,000 square feet of land and the 2,600-square-foot building at 3333 E. Grant Road, just east of Country Club Road.
Owners Amber Donahue and Chris Frisch plan to have up to 12 trucks serving a wide variety of food and an indoor seating area with a bar.
There will also be outdoor seating with games and activities for people and pets, Donahue said.
Joey Castillo, with Volk Co., represented the tenants, who hope to open by January.
“This is the perfect spot, not a far drive from the foothills and near the university,” Donahue said. “It’s much more central and available.”
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The landlords of the current site on the east side are considering having it redeveloped into a gas station, which prompted the venue change.
In the meantime, The Pit will still operate from that location.
And the City of Tucson is working with the business on permits that weren’t in existence for food truck park operations previously and caused some problems, Donahue said.
“The city has recognized that food trucks aren’t going anywhere,” she said. “That’s the good thing that happened.”
The goal is to have six food trucks permanently stationed at the Grant Road site and another half-dozen rotate in and out.
Food will vary from Sushi to Jamaican, Mexican and barbecue, Donahue said.
“Our goal has always been to bring the community together at a place where you can bring your kids, bring your parents or bring a date,” she said. “People are looking to reconnect.”
Other local commercial transactions include:
- Monte Vista Commons, a 36-unit apartment complex at 3949 E. Monte Vista Drive, sold to Monte Vista Apts LLC for $3.1 million. Allan Mendelsberg and Joey Martinez, with Picor, handled the sale.
- 774 E Seneca LLC bought The Compound Student Housing, at 774 E. Seneca St., consisting of seven student housing rental homes from West Seattle 37 Investors LLC for $2.9 million. Allan Mendelsberg and Joey Martinez, with Picor, represented both parties.
- Pima Cottages LLC bought the 16-unit Pima Commons, at 3124 E. Pima St. and 1625 N. Camilla Blvd., from Pima Commons LLC for $1.6 million. Allan Mendelsberg and Joey Martinez, with Picor, represented both parties.
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Fourth of July is a classic summer holiday: in places that face enduring winters, Memorial Day and Fourth of July are opportunities to celebrate the weather in the company of loved ones with parades, swimming, grilling in backyards.
In Tucson, summer holidays are spent a little differently. We might not want to have the sun beating down on us from above, and the heat from the coals from the grill below, rising to roast our faces. But we still may want to pay tribute to a uniquely American cuisine: the vibrant sauces and tender, smoked meats of barbecue.
When Tucsonans think of barbecue, we might think of the kind of grilling that happens with marinated carne, on a rack over a mesquite flame. Our heritage can feel distant from the smokers and hardwoods of the Midwest or South.
Luckily, a few emigrants from the cradle of barbecue have made their way to Tucson to share their cuisine with us: year-round, but especially on a day that celebrates the food and community that unify us.
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Here’s where to find locally-owned barbecue to cater your Fourth of July kickback:
Mr. K’s Original BBQ
The farther south you drive on Park Avenue, the more residential the south side gets. Eventually, you’ll be about as far south as the airport, and passing the one-story Palm Tree Apartments, when the iconic, red-on-white-on-blue lettering on Mr. K’s barbecue restaurant commands your attention.
The inside feels like a consulate of Texas: you’ll be welcomed by wood paneling and a block-letter menu, illuminated from behind, hanging from the ceiling above the counter. The walls are decorated with years of articles more elaborate than this one, the tables where you’ll see everyone from an older neighborhood couple to a pair of Raytheon engineers grabbing lunch together.
Though their top sellers are the sliced beef brisket or the pork ribs, when I visited, I saw people eating meals across the menu: hot links, BBQ chicken sandwiches, and, yes, brisket, which I ordered.
Done in the Texas-style, with a ketchup-based sauce, the ribs are smoked over mesquite flame. Each platter comes with a corn bread, wrapped in aluminum foil, from the rustic display case on the counter.
The most popular sides are the mac and cheese, sprinkled with pepper and as brightly colored and flavored as nutritional yeast; the Texas beans, which are not always available due to supply-chain issues; and the collard and turnip greens. If you order the coleslaw, expect a surprise: the coleslaw is as sweet as it is savory, with the cream cheese and cinnamon notes of a frosted spice cake.
To order in advance for parties, call them at 520-792-9484 about a week ahead of time — June 27 would be ideal for Fourth of July pickup.
Smokey Mo
Tucked off midtown’s First Avenue is Smokey Mo, Tucson’s premier spot for Kansas City-style barbecue. Smokey Mo channels the flavors of owner Ocie Davis’s childhood in KC with a secret recipe rub and a tangy, ketchup-based sauce. Signature to Kansas City are specialties like burnt ends (available on Saturdays), but fear not, you can still order typical barbecue offerings like pulled pork and brisket.
The brisket is Ocie’s favorite: he calls it brisket candy. He’s been working in barbecue since he was 16 years old, getting his start at Hayward’s Pit BBQ in Kansas City. He’s almost 51 now, meaning he has over three decades of experience in the pit.
Smokey Mo’s most notable side is the collard greens. Simmered in barbecued pork fat, and heartily seasoned, these tender greens might just be the best in town. Ocie said that their other top-seller is their mac and cheese.
To order in advance for parties, fill out the form on Smokey Mo’s website or call them at 520-203-8250.
Ken’s Hardwood Barbecue
Checkered tablecloths with wood chairs are just the first indicator that, when you walk through the doors of Ken’s Hardwood, you’re not in Tucson anymore. While most barbecue in Tucson is smoked or grilled over mesquite wood flame, Ken’s Hardwood infuses unique flavor into its smoke by using a combination of hickory and pecan hardwoods. The hickory is shipped in from the east coast, while the pecan is locally sourced from Sahuarita’s pecan farms.
Ken Alexander’s recipes come from family and past generations in Tennessee, Kentucky and Oklahoma, as well as his travels to Texas and Memphis to learn more about his craft. My editor, Gloria Knott, loves their sloppy Joe, which is a mix of beef brisket and pork ends, and sweet potato fries (and her boyfriend always orders their pulled chicken). Ken calls their hot link sandwich, topped with brisket and coleslaw, a fan favorite — ordered, of course, with sweet potato fries on the side.
The restaurant got its start as a food truck, and the truck is still available for catering local events, if you’re looking to have a big Fourth of July bash. To order catering for parties of eight or more, fill out the form on their website, email them at catering@kenshardwoodbbq.com or call at 520-745-4746.
If you’re looking for tips on how to make your own smoked barbecue at home, Ken offers his decades of experience as a pitmaster on his podcast, Get Your BBQ On.
Other local barbecue restaurants include:
BBQ Rush, located inside Lazydays KOA Resort, 5151 S. Country Club Road
Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon and BBQ, 1801 N. Stone Ave.
Brushfire BBQ, 2745 N. Campbell Ave., 7080 E. 22nd St.
Catalina Barbeque Co. & Sports Bar, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Holy Smokin Butts, 6940 E. Broadway
The Horseshoe Grill, 7713 E. Broadway
Kiss of Smoke BBQ, 663 S. Plumer Ave.
Local barbecue food trucks include:
BeMo Ol’ Joe’s, bemosoljoes.com
Biggie Boy BBQ, Facebook page
Black Market BBQ, Instagram page
Charley’s BBQ & Grill, Facebook page
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A new wildfire started in the Santa Ritas Monday afternoon, according to the Arizona Wildfire Dashboard.
The “Gardner 2” wildfire was discovered about 5:24 p.m. and quickly grew to about 22 acres, officials say. The wildfire is about 10 miles west of Sonoita, in Santa Cruz County.
No cause has been determined at this time.
The Coronado National Forest Service has been releasing updates via Facebook since the wildfire was first reported. Tanker crews dropped retardant around the front two-thirds of the wildfire Monday night, and light winds in the area were able to help blow back the fire's progress, the agency said.
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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A San Antonio firefighter has been placed on administrative duty following his arrest in New Braunfels earlier this month on multiple charges.
Evan Doege, 37, has been charged with a DWI, evading police with a motor vehicle, and possession of a controlled substance (xanax), after he was caught running from police in a backyard in the 200 block of Chartwell Avenue in New Braunfels, according to the New Braunfels Police Department.
Police were called after someone complained Doege was damaging property at a home on Chartwell Ave. NBPD said Doege left the scene a short time after but his vehicle was found by police who tried to pull him over. Doege took off and did not stop, leading them on a short chase.
He would later return to the same property where he was earlier and tried to get away on foot, said officials. Officers were able to catch him and arrest him in the backyard of that neighborhood.
Doege was placed on administrative duty pending the investigation and the outcome of his case, per SAFD policy.
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SAN ANTONIO — Four new suspects have been charged in connection with the deaths of 53 migrants abandoned in an overheated semitruck one year ago, the deadliest human-smuggling event in U.S. history. This brings the total suspects charged in the case to eight.
Federal investigators said Tuesday that Riley Covarrubias-Ponce, 30; Felipe Orduna-Torres, 28; Luis Alberto Rivera-Leal, 37; and Armando Gonzales-Ortega, 53, were arrested and charged this week in connection with the crime. They are accused of planning "the retrieval of an empty tractor-trailer and its corresponding handoff" to the alleged driver.
53 migrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and other countries died of heat-related illness when they were abandoned in southwest San Antonio, inside the semitruck they were traveling in—cramped together with no air conditioning or water. They victims were as young as 13 and as old as 55. Among the 53 were more than a dozen women.
The indictment naming the four new suspects allege they worked together to transport migrants, sharing routes, guides, stash houses, trucks, trailers and transporters in order to save money and minimize risk. The indictment also alleges that the suspects knew the air-conditioning inside the truck was malfunctioning and was not blowing cold air to the migrants.
They are facing multiple charges, including conspiracy to transport illegal aliens resulting in death, conspiracy to transport of illegal aliens resulting in serious bodily injury and placing lives in jeopardy, transportation of illegal aliens resulting in death, and transportation of illegal aliens resulting in serious bodily injury and placing lives in jeopardy.
If convicted, they each face up to life in prison.
“The allegations in the indictment are horrifying,” said U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas. “Dozens of desperate, vulnerable men, women and children put their trust in smugglers who abandoned them in a locked trailer to perish in the merciless south Texas summer."
KENS 5 previously reported Homero Zamorano Jr., a Brownsville resident, was the alleged driver and was arrested in July of 2022. Christian Martinez, also of Texas, was charged with smuggling. Additionally, two Mexican men residing in the country illegally were arrested after police found the semitruck was registered to a home on Arnold Drive in north San Antonio, according to arrest documents. Juan Claudio D'Luna-Mendez and Juan Francisco D'Luna-Bilbao were charged with being in possession of a firearm while in the country illegally.
A makeshift memorial stands on Quintana Road, in front of the bustling trains and tall weeds, stands a makeshift memorial where the 53 people, with hope for a life in the United States, died in the suffocating heat of a trailer.
The Department of Homeland Security is leading the investigation, aided by several other agencies, including the Bexar County's Sheriff's Office and San Antonio Police Department.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott called a second Texas Legislative special session Tuesday.
The session began Tuesday afternoon, with property-tax rates as the focus of the additional session.
The session aims to cut property taxes, Abbott said in a news release Tuesday, by eliminating school-district maintenance and operations-related property taxes, as well as school district maximum compressed tax rates, which applies to the state and local government's responsibility to public school districts.
"Unless and until the House and Senate agree on a different proposal to provide property tax cuts, I will continue to call for lasting property tax cuts through rate reductions and working toward eliminating the school property tax in Texas," he states. "Special sessions will continue to focus on only property tax cuts until property tax cut legislation reaches my desk."
The House and Senate both agreed on cutting school district property tax rates during the regular session, but could not come to an agreement on how to accomplish the cuts.
The first special session, which ended earlier Tuesday, tackled school property tax rate cuts and human smuggling.
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Brookfield now has worst air quality in country and likely the world
This is a list on which Brookfield probably would prefer not to be at the top.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Waukesha County city reached such extreme air quality levels that it was the worst in the country, according to IQAir.com.
The site listed Brookfield with an Air Quality Index level of 329, which has reached the hazardous stage. When compared to the large cities the website tracks in the world, no other city has worse air quality than Brookfield.
When an AQI is between 301-500 it has entered this category.
When your city or state is in this level everyone should avoid all physical activity outdoors and people with asthma should follow your action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy, according to expert guidance.
The city of Milwaukee remains in the "very unhealthy" category at its AQI level, which takes into account ozone and particulate matter solution measurements.
Grant County in southwestern Wisconsin is also in the "very unhealthy" category, according to the DNR.
All of Wisconsin is under an air quality advisory through noon Thursday.
The poor air quality is leading to at least one outdoor event being canceled in the Milwaukee area and health departments urging people to take caution.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies confirmed a second man has died in connection with Saturday’s shooting at Unity Banquet hall.
Deputies said 36-year-old Jonathan Frazier, who was critically injured in the shooting, died on Monday. News 6 spoke to a friend of Frazier’s, Andre Craig, who said Frazier was a pastor for ROAM ministries. He said Frazier was a good man and a family man.
“You know, this was a businessman,” Craig said. “This was a man of a minister. You know, he was preaching the gospel, helping other young men and stuff like that.”
Andre Craig said he has been friends with Frazier for the past seven years. Both Craig and Frazier owned T-shirt businesses inside the Max Plaza on North Hiawassee Road.
Craig said he remembers his last conversation with Frazier the day before he was shot.
“He said you know man all of us are family inside this shopping center,” Craig said. “We are all family. And that’s the last time I saw Jonathan.”
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Orange County deputies said Frazier was one of four men shot early Saturday at a party at the Unity Banquet Hall on Hiawassee. A second victim, 28-year-old Willie Bell Jr., also died.
Deputies said dozens were at that party and someone knows something.
“Someone saw something,” Craig said. “Someone saw something because it was at an event. Somebody was there and someone needs to say something... I don’t like jail, but when you do something like this, you need to be in jail.”
Craig said there is too much violence and wishes it would end.
“I wish this to end,” Craig said. “You know I do T-shirts and we do too many ‘rest in peace’ T-shirts. It’s too many ‘rest in peace’ T-shirts. Young men killing each other.”
Deputies are encouraging anyone with information to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS. They also want to remind the public of the $5,000 reward for information in connection with Bell’s death.
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VIERA, Fla. – A raise for bus drivers in Brevard County has some other school district employees feeling left out.
After Brevard Public Schools announced the $5/hour raise for all drivers last week, maintenance workers asked the Brevard County school board for a raise too during Tuesday’s meeting.
“I feel like we’re kind of being left behind,” one Brevard Public Schools employee said.
“We have some techs that have been here for more than eight years that aren’t even making $20/hour,” another worker told the board.
$20/hour is the new starting pay for bus drivers.
Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell said with 90 openings, jobs need to be filled or else students face longer rides to school or no ride at all.
“We are in a crisis situation with the lack of bus drivers so the idea was to move as quickly as possible,” Rendell said.
Since announcing the raise, board chair Matt Susin said 66 new drivers have applied.
“We’ve had some of the most amazing responses,” Susin said.
Board members also responded to the criticism from maintenance workers.
“It should have been messaged that we care about you as well, we are working on you next,” Jennifer Jenkins said. “But that’s not the message that we sent and it’s evident based on the emails that we’re getting, the phones call that we’re getting and people showing up here today.”
Megan Wright said workers are not being left out.
“You’re not overlooked. That was the fire that was burning the brightest at that moment that had to be taken care of,” Wright said of the bus driver raise.
With their raise secured, bus drivers will bring 20,000 students back to school on Aug. 10.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – The Pet Alliance is kicking off the cutest pet photo contest, so you now have the chance to make your furry friend famous.
The 10th annual “My Best Friend Wine Label Contest” kicks off July 1 and runs through July 31.
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This collaboration, in partnership with Quantum Leap Winery, gives pet parents the chance to have their furry friend pictured on a wine label. Voting will be open between August 1-21, with a $1 donation per vote. The dog and cat with the most votes will have their image, name and story featured on the 2023 My Best Friend Rescue Red Wine, produced in Orlando.
The top 10 pets will also receive “pawsome” prizes.
Quantum Leap will host a special art show with all the labels in October. All proceeds from the photo contest and sale of the wines will benefit Pet Alliance.
“We are thrilled to kick off our popular pet photo contest for the 10th anniversary year,” said Pet Alliance Director of Philanthropy and Marketing Cathy Rodgers. “It’s a fun opportunity for proud pet parents to show off their fur baby and support a wonderful cause. We are very grateful for the support our organization receives through the contest, and we cannot wait to see all of the adorable animals entered this year.”
For more information, those interested can visit the photo contest’s website.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Police are looking for thieves with handguns accused of robbing an Orlando pawn shop Tuesday morning.
Officers said they responded to the Value Pawn, located at 1874 South Semoran Blvd., around 10:14 a.m. in reference to an armed robbery.
The suspected thieves carrying handguns entered the business and were able to get away with an unknown amount of jewelry, according to investigators.
Police did not specify how many suspected thieves were involved.
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Police said that violent crimes detectives are currently working the case and following up on all leads.
No other details were released.
This is a developing story. Check back with News 6 for updates.
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GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — The Atlantic City Rescue Mission has purchased the Ram's Head Inn and several surrounding lots and intends to establish a restaurant and, possibly, hotel there, the mission's CEO said Tuesday.
The decaying famed restaurant was said to have been purchased about four days before a scheduled demolition. The sale closed in May. The identity of the buyer had not previously been revealed, but a review of township tax records identifies the mission as the owner.
Atlantic City Rescue Mission CEO Daniel Brown confirmed ownership Tuesday and said the mission will house its culinary program there, restoring the restaurant to its former glory and preserving the nostalgia known to so many.
A hotel, once desired by its original owners, Fred and Ethel Noyes, is also in the Mission's vision, Brown said.
Its restoration will be a "slow process," Brown said. The catering service is likely the first to return, he said.
"This is not something that we want to rush," Brown said. "I think people are going to be in awe."
The main property and buildings are worth $1.5 million, according to local tax records, and its land value is listed at $740,000.
The Rescue Mission operates a homeless facility on Bacharach Boulevard next to the Atlantic City Convention Center and is known locally to be a primary shelter for the needy.
Brown stressed that no homeless shelter-type operations will be at the Ram's Head site on Route 30, several miles outside of Atlantic City.
"We have no intentions of moving any of the operations that we do, and have been doing for 60 years, other than where they are in Atlantic City right now," Brown said. "There's no intention, and never will be, as long as I'm there."
The Ram's Head would serve as a revenue stream for the Rescue Mission, Brown said, referencing other property purchases in Atlantic County that have grown its scope and influence in the community.
"Over the years, especially now post-COVID, the dynamic has changed completely within fundraising, and it's become more difficult," Brown said.
Galloway Mayor Anthony Coppola said Tuesday the area where the inn is located is not zoned for the operation of a shelter.
Although he declined to discuss the identity of the buyer, Coppola said the township was eager to see a restaurant return to the location, citing the legacy of the Ram's Head Inn in the township.
"I hope that it continues the tradition of the Ram's Head Inn and it will continue the tradition of fine dining in Galloway Township," Coppola said.
The Ram's Head was listed for sale by the Knowles family in 2019. Extensive problems to its interior were cited previously as reasons for the closure and eventual sale.
While the full cost of restoration efforts is not yet apparent, it will potentially cost "hundreds of thousands," Brown said. The building has mostly minor damage, he said, adding that it's been subject to some vandalism, including metal roof materials being stolen.
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — The Ram's Head Inn is getting a fresh start.
Around the time it was shut down, the Ram’s Head employed 25 full-time and 35 part-time staff and hosted about 60 weddings a year with an average size of 125 to 175 people, according to the sales information.
Brown eyed the property as a potential acquisition shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic began, he said.
The Rescue Mission's purchase extends beyond the Ram's Head lot. It is listed as the owner of parcels on Beech and Taylor avenues, which are both adjacent to the closed restaurant, according to township tax billing. Those lots are where a potential hotel could be built, Brown said.
The Rescue Mission was founded in 1964 as a Christian-oriented entity to provide food and shelter to a small number of homeless men. As of 2021, its clientele had grown to about 270 people per night. It also provides hundreds of thousands of meals per year.
People who live at the Rescue Mission are entered into a treatment or work-readiness program. The hope would be for Ram's Head to be a pipeline for shelter tenants to gain employment opportunities but all would be welcome, Brown said.
For the Ram's Head's property, the Rescue Mission was billed and paid $12,041 in its quarterly tax bill due May 1, records show. It also carries a $7,700 sewer bill due by late September, tax records state.
In Atlantic City, the Rescue Mission revamped its roughly 30-year-old facility beginning in 2022.
With the Galloway site originally used as a Dutch restaurant, the Ram's Head Inn was founded in the mid-1970s by the Noyes. Earlier, the Noyes family had developed Smithville Inn and the surrounding Towne of Historic Smithville.
While Brown could have moved to purchase any property to aid the Rescue Mission, the Ram's Head interested him most because of its historical aspects, including its roughly century-old signature water tower. Brown also spent 20 wedding anniversaries with his late wife there, he said.
"I was thrilled beyond belief," Brown said, recalling the day he closed on the property, sparing it from being leveled. "It just was something that I was like, 'We're in the business of restoration, we restore lives, so this just seemed to fit the whole scheme of what we do."
Coppola, who is an owner of the Smithville Inn Towne of Historic Smithville, said he was "bullish on the Ram's Head and its success," citing similarities to his family's work to redevelop Smithville business.
"It (the Ram's Head Inn) was a landmark in the community for a long time, and we want it to return to that," Coppola said.
Staff Writer Chris Doyle contributed to this report.
A look back at the Ram's Head Inn
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Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township, which is now for sale. The story is an update about the Ram's Head, which we last reported was closed. David Bonanni is trying to sell the restaurant. Aug. 5, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
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Pat Croce,left Auctoneer with Joe Piscopo,right takes part in Gilda's Big Night Out' is the name of a big silent auction to benefit Gilda's Club at Ram's Head Inn Thursday, April 24, 2003..
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( L tO R) John Travey of Northfield NJ, Betsy Murphy of Northfield NJ, Sharon Farrell of Galloway Twp. NJ and Garo Ghazarian of Gallway NJ pose for a picture at Disabilities Resource Center Laureate Awards Roman Banquet on Thursday Feb. 8, 2007 at the Ram's Head Inn in Gallowat Township NJ.
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Carolyn Walls sits at the piano while celebrating her 98th birthday with family and friends at the Ram's Head Inn, in Absecon, Wednesday 1/22/03. From left, friends Bill Hoch, Henry Speed, Bess Miller, Jerry Rothbard and Walls' daughter, Helene Walls. She was a longtime pianist at the Smithville Inn during the Noyes years and later the Ram's Head Inn.
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Lisa Erlandson of Bargaintown, Egg Harbor Township, left, gives St. Baldrick's charity information to Margaret Farrell of Pomona, right, during the nonprofit expo, Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Ram's Head Inn in Galloway.
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( L tO R) Rabbi Plobkin of Ventnor NJ, Dawn Dubois of Cape May NJ, and Joyce Bank of Margate NJ pose for a picture at Disabilities Resource Center Laureate Awards Roman Banquet on Thursday Feb. 8, 2007 at the Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township NJ.
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New Jersey Governor John Corzine, right, listens to Steven J. Batzer, Managing Director SOSH Architects during the Southern New Jersey Development Council meeting at the Ram's Head Inn, in Galloway Township, Friday, Feb. 24, 2006
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Rams Head Inn bartender Josh Harrah, 27 of central Galloway, right, serves Bill Scott of Tabernacle at the Ram's Head Inn winter wonderland holiday event to benefit the Just 4 Kids Foundation, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 in Galloway. Harrah and the rest of the Ram's Head staff donated their time working the event.
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Gov. James E. McGreevey presents the keynote speech at the Southern New Jersey Development Council's annual Sound Off for South Jersey at the Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township, Friday, Feb. 27, 2004.
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Brian Levine, Mayor of Franklin Township, left Steven Lonegan, Former Mayor of the Borough of Bogota Moderated by Michael Aron, and Chris Christie, Former US Attorney, right take part in 27th Annual Sound Off for South Jersey at Ram's Head Inn Friday, Feb 27, 2009. Sound Off is the region's largest legislative conference and typically attracts over 300 members of both the public and private sector.
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Phyllis Hughes, of Folsom, holds up her plate for a squirt of red pepper coulis from Joseph Cuccurullo, of Ram's Head Inn at the Press of Atlantic City Restaurant Gala held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Thursday, Apr. 22, 2004.
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From left, Keith Dawn, publisher of The Press of Atlantic City, presents the Bailey Award to Doug and Gail Fraser, of Marmora, and Jim Fraser,of Egg Harbor Township, at the Ram's Head Inn, in Galloway Township, Thursday Feb. 9, 2012.
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Tom Bracken of Sun national Bank speaks with Gov. James E. McGreevey during the Annual Southern New Jersey Development Council's Stand Up for South Jersey Legislative Conference, Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, at The Ram's Head Inn in Absecon.
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Ram's Head Inn special events coordinator Joel Ballesteros, of Lower Chelsea, Atlantic City, left, talks with Rich Hearn, center, and Keith Herbert, right, both of Fawn Meadow in Galloway Township, during the Ram's Head Night Out at the Inn, a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transexual social event, Monday, September 27, 2010 in Galloway Township.
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K. Afifi, General Manager of Ram's Head Inn and Vonnie Clark, President of Concierge Association speaker at Etiquette class and Training Development Consultant at Rams Head Inn in Galloway Township Thursday, Aug 9, 2012.
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Shannon Wallace, 13 of Upper Township, Maxine Seelig, seven and her sister Sacha Seelig, nine, of northeastern Galloway, and Dallas Pritchard, nine of Linwood, from left, work as elves collecting donated toys at the Ram's Head Inn winter wonderland holiday event to benefit the Just 4 Kids Foundation, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 in Galloway.
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New Jersey Governor John Corzine speaks at a Southern New Jersey Development Council meeting at the Ram's Head Inn, in Galloway Township, Friday, Feb. 24, 2006
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( L to R)Lisa Renzzak of Cape May court House NJ, Scott campbell of Northfield NJ, and Justine Coyle of English Creek NJ pose for a picture at Disabilities Resource Center Laureate Awards Roman Banquet on Thursday Feb. 8, 2007 at the Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township NJ.
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Nancy Fontana from Somers Point at left and Peg Kendrick from Ocean City attend The Auxillary of Shore Memorial Hospital's fashion show fundraiser "Breakfast at Tiffany's" at the Ram's Head Inn Thursday, April 11, 2007.
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Guest bid on auction items at the Ram's Head Inn winter wonderland holiday event to benefit the Just 4 Kids Foundation, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 in Galloway.
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Pat Croce,left Auctoneer auction off Michael Jordan Framed Bulls Jersey-signed during Gilda's Big Night Out' is the name of a big silent auction to benefit Gilda's Club at Ram's Head Inn Thursday, April 24, 2003..
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Cathy Rigby speaks at the Ninth Annual WomenÕs Conference held at the Ram's Head Inn and sponsored by the Center for WomenÕs Health. Sat. 3/4/00
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Anthony Fisher, a liquor store owner, tastes wines he likes as well as wines he thinks his customers will like at a wine tasting, Monday, Mar. 29, 2004, at the Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township.
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( L to R) John Spurlock of Northfield NJ, Melissa Brooks of Newfield NJ, and Chuck Betson of Ventnor, NJ pose for a picture at Disabilities Resource Center Laureate Awards Roman Banquet on Thursday Feb. 8, 2007 at the Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township NJ.
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From left to right Vicky Shawl from Marmora, Marjorie Miller from Ocean City and Eileen Turnbull from Beasley Point attend The Auxillary of Shore Memorial Hospital's fashion show fundraiser "Breakfast at Tiffany's" at the Ram's Head Inn Thursday, April 11, 2007.
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Guest bid on auction items at the Ram's Head Inn winter wonderland holiday event to benefit the Just 4 Kids Foundation, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 in Galloway.
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Rams Head Inn bartender Josh Harrah, 27 of central Galloway, right, serves Bill Scott of Tabernacle at the Ram's Head Inn winter wonderland holiday event to benefit the Just 4 Kids Foundation, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 in Galloway. Harrah and the rest of the Ram's Head staff donated their time working the event.
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Gov. James E. McGreevey talks with attendees brfore presenting the keynote speech at the Southern New Jersey Development Council's annual Sound Off for South Jersey at the Ram's Head Inn in Absecon, Friday, Feb. 27, 2004.
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Don Kreutzer of Pinehurst, Galloway Township, dances with Charo impersonator Linda Axelrod of Marlton, as a fundraiser during the nonprofit expo, Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Ram's Head Inn in Galloway.
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Pat Croce,left Auctoneer with Joe Piscopo,right takes part in Gilda's Big Night Out' is the name of a big silent auction to benefit Gilda's Club at Ram's Head Inn Thursday, April 24, 2003..
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From left to right Laurie Wagenheim from Linwood with childhood friend Beth Loftus from Northfield attend The Auxiliary of Shore Memorial Hospital's fashion show fundraiser "Breakfast at Tiffany's" at the Ram's Head Inn Thursday, April 11, 2007.
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Shannon Wallace, 13 of Upper Township, Maxine Seelig, seven and her sister Sacha Seelig, nine, of northeastern Galloway, and Dallas Pritchard, nine of Linwood, from left, work as elves collecting donated toys at the Ram's Head Inn winter wonderland holiday event to benefit the Just 4 Kids Foundation, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 in Galloway.
Sean M. Fitzgerald
EGAP ACBP d15 Rams Head donation
Just 4 Kids president and founder Kay Seelig of northeastern Galloway, with board members Ed Blake of Ventnor, and Joel Ballesteros of the Rams Head Inn at the Ram's Head Inn winter wonderland holiday event to benefit the Just 4 Kids Foundation, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 in Galloway.
Sean M. Fitzgerald
EXPO.44014
Michele Linden, from the Ram's Head Inn, cooks Sauteed Scallops Beurre Blanc at the Taste of the Shore event at the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2000, 'Catch the Wave.' held at the AC Convnetion Center. Wed. 3/8/00
SCOTT E. STETZER
WINETASTE
Anthony Fisher, a liquor store owner, tastes wines he likes as well as wines he thinks his customers will like at a wine tasting, Monday, Mar. 29, 2004, at the Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township.
MICHAEL EIN
FACES Connections Disabilities
( L to R) Alan Noble of Brigantine NJ, Ben Pitts of Brigantine NJ and Leslie Monforto of Deptford, NJ pose for a picture at Disabilities Resource Center, Laureate Awards Roman Banquet on Thursday Feb. 8, 2007 at the Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township NJ.
Tom Briglia
EGAP ACBP d15 Rams Head donation
William Cradle of the Inlet section of Atlantic City, right, Louis Fatato of the Inlet, JoAnne Pirillo of the Inlet, and Jeff Wilson of west side, Atlantic City, from left, bid on auction items at the Ram's Head Inn winter wonderland holiday event to benefit the Just 4 Kids Foundation, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 in Galloway.
Sean M. Fitzgerald
corzine
New Jersey Governor John Corzine spaeks at a Southern New Jersey Development Council meeting at the Ram's Head Inn, in Galloway Township, Friday, Feb. 24, 2006
Michael Ein
Awards
Representing The Tun Tavern and Brewery awarded for being the most Outstanding Business Partner are from left to right tavern owner Montgomery Dahm from Atlantic City, Diane Tharp from Palermo, K. Afifi from Northfield, Jonelle Kulb from Brigantine and Mary Walsh from Egg Harbor Township attend The Disabilities Resource Center's Laureate Awards Roman Banquet at Ram's Head Inn Thursday, February 9, 2006.
Sharon Stabley
Connections Breakfast
Juanita Harmon from Pleasantville at right with her daughter Juliet Williams from Jersey city attend The Auxillary of Shore Memorial Hospital's fashion show fundraiser "Breakfast at Tiffany's" at the Ram's Head Inn Thursday, April 11, 2007.
Sharon Stabley
DINNER
Daniel Anderson, Assistant General Manager of Ram's Head Inn, demonstrates good table etiquette for interviews during dinner held at Stockton College Wednesday, March 06, 2002. (acp photo/Mary Godleski)
MARY GODLESKI
MCGREEVEY
Karlos LaSane of Park Place Entertainment shakes hands with Gov. James E. McGreevey during the Annual Southern New Jersey Development Council's Stand Up for South Jersey Legislative Conference, Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, at The Ram;s Head Inn in Absecon.
MICHAEL EIN
GOP Governor Candidate
Steven Lonegan, Former Mayor of the Borough of Bogota, left Moderated by Michael Aron, and Chris Christie, Former US Attorney, right take part in 27th Annual Sound Off for South Jersey at Ram's Head Inn Friday, Feb 27, 2009. Sound Off is the region's largest legislative conference and typically attracts over 300 members of both the public and private sector.
Edward Lea
MCGREEVEY
Gov. James E. McGreevey speaks to a group that includes Casino Control Commissioner Michael Fedorko during the Annual Southern New Jersey Development Council's Stand Up for South Jersey Legislative Conference, Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, at The Ram's Head Inn in Absecon.
MICHAEL EIN
Awards
Tamara Marshall at right from Philadelphia with ACME chats with Evelyn Hultz and Joe Hultz from Ocean City representing the Cape May Court House ACME attend The Disabilities Resource Center's Laureate Awards Roman Banquet at Ram's Head Inn Thursday, February 9, 2006.
Sharon Stabley
EGAP ACBP d15 Rams Head donation
Just 4 Kids president and founder Kay Seelig of northeastern Galloway, with board members Ed Blake of Ventnor, and Joel Ballesteros of the Rams Head Inn at the Ram's Head Inn winter wonderland holiday event to benefit the Just 4 Kids Foundation, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 in Galloway.
Sean M. Fitzgerald
Etiquette class
K. Afifi, General Manager of Ram's Head Inn speaker at Etiquette class and Training Development Consultant at Rams Head Inn in Galloway Township Thursday, Aug 9, 2012.
Edward Lea
gaab m26 NonprofitExpo
Eleven year old Tori Kreutzer of Pinehurst, Galloway Township, dances with Elvis impersonator Teddy Prior of 2nd Avenue in Galloway, as a fundraiser during the nonprofit expo, Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Ram's Head Inn in Galloway.
Sean M. Fitzgerald
Connections Breakfast
From left to right Eileen Pitel, Mary Ellen Devers, Beth Ford and Margaret Gutierrez all from Harbor Pines development in Egg Harbor Township attend The Auxillary of Shore Memorial Hospital's fashion show fundraiser "Breakfast at Tiffany's" at the Ram's Head Inn Thursday, April 11, 2007.
Sharon Stabley
Connections Breakfast
Carolyn Bassett from Linwood at left and Mildred Thomas at right attend The Auxillary of Shore Memorial Hospital's fashion show fundraiser "Breakfast at Tiffany's" at the Ram's Head Inn Thursday, April 11, 2007.
Sharon Stabley
MCGREEVEY
Sen. Bill Gormely speaks during the Annual Southern New Jersey Development Council's Stand Up for South Jersey Legislative Conference, Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, at The Ram's Head Inn in Absecon. On Left is Assemblyman Nick asselta, and at right is moderator Michael Aron, of NJN TV.
MICHAEL EIN
WINETASTE
Jerry Cogen, of Select Brands International, presents Zeller Schwartz Katz wine in a cat bottle, Monday, Mar. 29, 2004, during a wine tasting at Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township. The wine retails for $8.33.
MICHAEL EIN
EGAP ACBP d15 Rams Head donation
William Cradle of the Inlet section of Atlantic City, right, Louis Fatato of the Inlet, JoAnne Pirillo of the Inlet, and Jeff Wilson of west side, Atlantic City, from left, bid on auction items at the Ram's Head Inn winter wonderland holiday event to benefit the Just 4 Kids Foundation, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 in Galloway.
Sean M. Fitzgerald
BALLROOM
The Jersey Shore Ballroom dancers annual black-tie and formal dance at the Ram's Head Inn Saturday, Mar 29, 2003. The group has 75-100 members from Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties. They have frequent events at Christ Church in Somers Point and the second floor of Bubba Mac's Shack in Somers Point.
EDWARD LEA
ACP ATSNEWYEAR
Luigi, the chef from the Ram's head Inn, in Absecon, Sunday 11/21/99, prepares one of his specialties in the restaurant's kitchen for the millenium New Year bash.
VERNON OGRODNEK
BALLROOM
Larry Silverman and wife Claudia Silverman of PA dances the night away during The Jersey Shore Ballroom dancers annual black-tie and formal dance at the Ram's Head Inn Saturday, Mar 29, 2003. The group has 75-100 members from Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties. They have frequent events at Christ Church in Somers Point and the second floor of Bubba Mac's Shack in Somers Point.
EDWARD LEA
Awards
From left to right Bernadette Houston from North Cape May, Dianne Griesbach from Cape May Court House and Barbara Ingersoll from Wildwood Crest attend The Disabilities Resource Center's Laureate Awards Roman Banquet at Ram's Head Inn Thursday, February 9, 2006.
Sharon Stabley
ACP ATSNEWYEAR
The chef from the Seaview Marriott, left, and from the Flanders, toast as chefs from around South Jersey met in the dining room of the Ram's head Inn, in Absecon, Sunday 11/21/99, with their specialties for the millenium New Year bash.
VERNON OGRODNEK
Awards
From left to right Robin Otto and sister Lois Grossman both from a Philadelphia suburb chat with their nephew Howard Bank from Ventnor representing the Sheldon and Joyced Bank Family who recieved the salute to Family Award and Rabbi Shalom Plotkin from Beth El Synagogue attend The Disabilities Resource Center's Laureate Awards Roman Banquet at Ram's Head Inn Thursday, February 9, 2006.
Sharon Stabley
Awards
Lifetime of Service Award recipient Frank Amari Sr, from Vineland at center, his son Frank Amari Jr. from Vineland and his daughter Adrianna Amari from Baltimore attend The Disabilities Resource Center's Laureate Awards Roman Banquet at Ram's Head Inn Thursday, February 9, 2006.
Sharon Stabley
BEAUJOLAIS
Dan Anderson sit with the prop bottles and casks on display at The Ram's Head. The new wine label is on the left. Mon. 11/11/2002 3:00 PM Ram's Head Inn in Absecon is among area restaurants featuring Beaujolais Nouveau starting Nov. 21, the day it is released in France. Dan Anderson, assistant manager, has been with the Ram's Head for 18 years and doesn't remember a time when the restaurant didn't make a fuss over the wine. Illustration for secondary story in Sunday Food & Wine section.
BEN FOGLETTO
Awards
Frank Amari Sr. from Vineland, the recipient of the Lifetime Service Award, talks with Rachel Corso with New Jersey Protection and Advocacy in Trenton during The Disabilities Resource Center's Laureate Awards Roman Banquet at Ram's Head Inn Thursday, February 9, 2006.
Sharon Stabley
BALLROOM
Dom Fantini of Egg Harbor Township and dance partner Pam Trevarthen of Pcean City dances the night away during The Jersey Shore Ballroom dancers annual black-tie and formal dance at the Ram's Head Inn Saturday, Mar 29, 2003. The group has 75-100 members from Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties. They have frequent events at Christ Church in Somers Point and the second floor of Bubba Mac's Shack in Somers Point.
EDWARD LEA
GALA
Phyllis Hughes, of Folsom, holds up her plate for a squirt of red pepper coulis from Joseph Cuccurullo, of Ram's Head Inn at the Press of Atlantic City Restaurant Gala held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Thursday, Apr. 22, 2004.
MICHAEL EIN
FACES Connections Disabilities
( L to R) John Spurlock of Northfield NJ, Melissa Brooks of Newfield NJ, and Chuck Betson of Ventnot, NJ pose for a picture at Disabilities Resource Center Laureate Awards Roman Banquet on Thursday Feb. 8, 2007 at the Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township NJ.
Tom Briglia
Etiquette class
K. Afifi, General Manager of Ram's Head Inn and Vonnie Clark, President of Concierge Association speaker at Etiquette class and Training Development Consultant at Rams Head Inn in Galloway Township Thursday, Aug 9, 2012.
Edward Lea
BALLROOM
The Jersey Shore Ballroom dancers annual black-tie and formal dance at the Ram's Head Inn Saturday, Mar 29, 2003. The group has 75-100 members from Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties. They have frequent events at Christ Church in Somers Point and the second floor of Bubba Mac's Shack in Somers Point.
EDWARD LEA
Ram's Head Inn for sale
Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township, which is now for sale. The story is an update about the Ram's Head, which we last reported was closed. David Bonanni is trying to sell the restaurant. Aug. 5, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer
Ram's Head Inn for sale
Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township, which is now for sale. The story is an update about the Ram's Head, which we last reported was closed. David Bonanni is trying to sell the restaurant. Aug. 5, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer
Ram's Head Inn for sale
Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township, which is now for sale. The story is an update about the Ram's Head, which we last reported was closed. David Bonanni is trying to sell the restaurant. Aug. 5, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer
Ram's Head Inn for sale
Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township, which is now for sale. The story is an update about the Ram's Head, which we last reported was closed. David Bonanni is trying to sell the restaurant. Aug. 5, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer
Ram's Head Inn for sale
Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township, which is now for sale. The story is an update about the Ram's Head, which we last reported was closed. David Bonanni is trying to sell the restaurant. Aug. 5, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer
Ram's Head Inn for sale
Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township, which is now for sale. The story is an update about the Ram's Head, which we last reported was closed. David Bonanni is trying to sell the restaurant. Aug. 5, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer
Ram's Head Inn for sale
Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township, which is now for sale. The story is an update about the Ram's Head, which we last reported was closed. David Bonanni is trying to sell the restaurant. Aug. 5, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer
Ram's Head Inn for sale
Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township, which is now for sale. The story is an update about the Ram's Head, which we last reported was closed. David Bonanni is trying to sell the restaurant. Aug. 5, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer
Ram's Head Inn for sale
Since its closing in January, the Ram’s Head Inn has been frozen in time. The Galloway Township restaurant employed 25 full-time and 35 part-time staff and hosted about 60 weddings a year with an average size of 125 to 175 people, according to the Realtors.
Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer
Ram's Head Inn for sale
Ram’s Head Inn in Galloway Township, which is now for sale. The story is an update about the Ram’s Head, which we last reported was closed. David Bonanni is trying to sell the restaurant. Aug. 5, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer
Ram's Head Inn for sale
Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township, which is now for sale. The story is an update about the Ram's Head, which we last reported was closed. David Bonanni is trying to sell the restaurant. Aug. 5, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer
Ram's Head Inn for sale
Ram's Head Inn in Galloway Township, which is now for sale. The story is an update about the Ram's Head, which we last reported was closed. David Bonanni is trying to sell the restaurant. Aug. 5, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer
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BANGOR -- Former Brewer High School Athletic Trainer Benjamin Pushard was back in court today.
His lawyer filed a motion before sentencing asking the court to allow access to the victims medical records.
Pushard's sentencing was postponed while they wait on the judges ruling.
Justice Bruce Mallonee ruled that he will conduct what is known as an "in camera review," or the reading of a required material alone without anyone present, before making a final decision.
Pushard is expected to be sentenced sometime in August. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/benjamin-pushard-sentencing-postponed/article_fca573f4-1522-11ee-87ab-3b1bd680fbb0.html | 2023-06-27T20:59:09 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/benjamin-pushard-sentencing-postponed/article_fca573f4-1522-11ee-87ab-3b1bd680fbb0.html |
OLD TOWN -- In honor of its 64th birthday Wednesday, Governor's wants to share its birthday in the most Maine way possible: with lobster rolls!
Known to many as "Lobster Roll Day," Governor's will be selling these fresh Maine classics for $9.64 while supplies last.
Employees spent the day trying to get a head start on what they say is one of the busiest days for the establishment.
"People have this marked on their calendar. They have our place mats on their refrigerator marking that day. They'll line up and start coming in when we open at 6:30 a.m. We might have some available then, but we really start gearing up at 8 a.m. in the morning," said Jason Clay, Owner of Governor's Restaurant & Bakery
If your mouth's watering, Clay recommends getting your lobster roll as soon as you can because once they're out, they're out! | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/governors-prepares-for-annual-lobster-roll-day/article_b13b8524-1523-11ee-83cf-d7491ae2b12c.html | 2023-06-27T20:59:16 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/governors-prepares-for-annual-lobster-roll-day/article_b13b8524-1523-11ee-83cf-d7491ae2b12c.html |
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman.
Layla Santanello, 20, was reported missing Tuesday by a family member.
Santanello has brown hair and brown eyes and is about 4 feet 10 inches tall and 150 pounds, according to the Kingsport Police Department.
Anyone with information o her whereabouts is asked to call detectives at 423-229-9429 or central dispatch at 423-246-9111. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/20-year-old-kingsport-woman-reported-missing/ | 2023-06-27T21:15:42 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/20-year-old-kingsport-woman-reported-missing/ |
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL)–Soon-to-be Sullivan County Director of Schools, Charles Carter, says he didn’t set out for a career in education.
He’d been volunteering as an assistant wrestling coach when the principal suggested the idea to him.
“He said, ‘You’d make a really good teacher, you work well with students, and you have a good rapport and they listen to you look up to,'” Carter told News Channel 11. “I’d never thought about being a teacher.”
Carter spent most of his 31-year career in Hamblen County, before serving as Career and Technical Education Director for the TN Department of Education.
The Sullivan County Board of Education voted to hire Carter in December while he was working for the DOE.
Carter is bringing his passion for helping students discover and explore their career interests to his role as director.
“I believe, what really inspired me to be in this role is, I think, the CTE aspect opened my eyes up to what I believe: every student is a CTE student,” said Carter. “We want every student to have a career.”
Carter is hoping to create more opportunities for work-study and co-op programs at Sullivan County’s high schools and facilitate students’ pursuit of an associate’s degree while still in high school.
“I’d love nothing more than to see a large percentage of our students graduating from Northeast State or TCAT before they walk across the stage for their high school graduation,” said Carter.
But Carter isn’t just focused on the upper grades, he has experience as an elementary school principal–and he told News Channel 11 that the third-grade retention law has put a spotlight on teaching literacy early on.
“We’re gonna put a lot of emphasis on those K, one, two foundational years and even pre-K,” said Carter.
Carter has been serving alongside current director Evelyn Rafalowski as director-elect for the last few months. His first official day as director is July 1. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/charles-carter-brings-cte-experience-to-sullivan-co-schools/ | 2023-06-27T21:15:48 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/charles-carter-brings-cte-experience-to-sullivan-co-schools/ |
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Update: As of 4:50 p.m., TDOT reported traffic was moving in the area of Interstate 81 North again.
News Channel 11 has reached out to the Tennessee Highway Patrol for more details on the now-cleared crash.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is reporting traffic delays due to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 northbound in Greene County.
According to TDOT’s SmartWay map, the crash is at mile marker 23 on I-81 North near Bulls Gap.
TDOT says the right lane and right shoulder are closed as of 2:30 p.m. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/traffic-delays-on-i-81-north-in-greene-co-due-to-crash/ | 2023-06-27T21:15:54 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/traffic-delays-on-i-81-north-in-greene-co-due-to-crash/ |
AUBURN, Mich. (WJRT) - The drama surrounding Auburn Cornfest continues to unravel this week.
The management group in charge of the event met Monday to try and bring it back, but according to the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, that attempt was denied.
At the center of this dispute is a deed that says the Auburn Jaycees have sole ownership of the land where Cornfest is usually held. The only problem is the Auburn Chamber of Commerce says that was turned over fraudulently.
In an email to ABC 12, the Chamber alleges that a local DJ, Ryan Rousseau, signed the deed over to the Auburn Jaycees while pretending to be the President Pro-Tem of the Chamber of Commerce. That's what initially caused the event to be cancelled.
Since then, the Chamber worked with the city to come to an agreement that would bring back Cornfest as long as the ownership dispute was cleared up. All they needed was for the Jaycees to sign ownership back to the Chamber of Commerce, which they refused.
In the email the Chamber writes "Amanda Kernstock, as President of the Jaycees, had over three weeks to rectify the ownership issue. ... For reasons unbeknownst to the Chamber, Ms. Kernstock refused to do so."
Then on Monday, another meeting was held to try and save the festival by Auburn Improvement Management, the group which traditionally runs the festival made up of members of both the Chamber and the Jaycees.
At the meeting, the Jaycees all voted against holding Cornfest this year, effectively killing the event
We reached out to the Auburn Jaycees, but they could not be reached for comment at this time
The Chamber of Commerce says they are "working diligently with law enforcement and legal counsel to clear up the ownership issue". | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/auburn-chamber-attempts-to-bring-back-cornfest-blocked-by-auburn-jaycees/article_b0228664-1529-11ee-b31f-b74073302281.html | 2023-06-27T21:16:34 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/auburn-chamber-attempts-to-bring-back-cornfest-blocked-by-auburn-jaycees/article_b0228664-1529-11ee-b31f-b74073302281.html |
GLADWIN COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - The body of a missing man who was last seen nearly five week ago following a car accident in Gladwin County has been found dead.
Michael Frisco, 49, from Midland, was involved in a car crash on May 26, where witnesses say that he ran off into a wooded area.
Police searched the woods but could not find him. On June 8, Frisco's girlfriend reported him missing.
This past weekend, a body was found in a barn on Oliver Road, about two miles from the crash scene.
Police confirmed that the body was Frisco's.
Investigators believe he took his own life. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/missing-midland-man-found-deceased-nearly-5-weeks-after-crash/article_16bafe54-151d-11ee-af32-1bdde0b38d77.html | 2023-06-27T21:16:40 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/missing-midland-man-found-deceased-nearly-5-weeks-after-crash/article_16bafe54-151d-11ee-af32-1bdde0b38d77.html |
SAGE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - One person is seriously hurt after an accident Friday involving a motor vehicle and an Amish buggy.
Before 5 p.m. on Friday, deputies with the Gladwin County Sheriff's Office responded to a personal injury accident near the intersection of Wirtz Road and Shell Road.
According to a press release from the Sheriff's Office, the buggy was traveling east on Wirtz Road when it was rear-ended by a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Jonas Troyer, 55, and Katie Troyer, 54, were in the buggy at the time of the accident. The TrailBlazer was driven by an 80-year-old woman from National City. Both Jonas and the 80-year-old woman did not show signs of any injuries. Katie was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. She was transferred from the Gladwin Hospital to Beaumont Hospital in critical condition.
The section of the road was closed down for several hours on Friday.
The Sheriff's Office says that alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/one-person-seriously-hurt-following-an-amish-buggy-accident-friday/article_3c331296-150b-11ee-90b8-db2d681befb7.html | 2023-06-27T21:16:46 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/one-person-seriously-hurt-following-an-amish-buggy-accident-friday/article_3c331296-150b-11ee-90b8-db2d681befb7.html |
Industrial building planned for Friday Park Road
A developer will build a 302,000-square-foot building at a property near Dallas, with plans to invest approximately $26 million in the project.
IDI Logistics plans to begin construction at the site, located on Friday Park Road near U.S. 321, later this summer, with construction expected to be completed in September 2024, said Sara Gilbert-Kay, project administrator for the Gaston County Economic Development Commission.
Kay told the Gaston County Board of Commissioners that IDI Logistics hopes to attract two to three tenants for the building, and each tenant would hire up to 60 employees.
IDI Logistics purchased the 25-acre site for $3.1 million in March, Gaston County said in a press release.
Gastonia City Council granted IDI's rezoning and annexation requests in August. The industrial building is expected to include 249 car parking spaces and 56 trailer parking spaces.
IDI Logistics is based in Atlanta and has six other offices nationwide. The developer's first industrial project in the Charlotte region was a building in Huntersville. | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/27/industrial-building-planned-for-friday-park-road/70339321007/ | 2023-06-27T21:18:26 | 1 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/06/27/industrial-building-planned-for-friday-park-road/70339321007/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — With the heat becoming too much to beat, it’s surprisingly becoming harder to find more things to do indoors! Have you heard of Two Bit Circus?
Brace yourself for thrilling attractions, immersive experiences, and cutting-edge technology that will transport you to a world filled with an arcade, high-tech games, and even a life-size operation game!
There are even showrooms like the virtual reality TV game show, Club01. Gamers have the opportunity to interact and play with anyone around the world. “We’ve built a platform full of fun customizable games where you can interact face-to-face with your friends and have a good laugh from anywhere in the world. Reunite with your friends, loved ones, colleagues, and still be competitive from the comfort of your couch,” Two Bit mentions on their site.
There Dallas location is currently offering a lot of Summer packages, even for the lone adventurer. Click here for more information. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-two-bit-circus-a-micro-amusement-park/ | 2023-06-27T21:20:23 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-two-bit-circus-a-micro-amusement-park/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Excessive Dallas heat is causing a lot of places around Dallas to rethink of ways to keep Dallasites safe during the Summer.
Including Cedar Ridge Preserve, which according to their Facebook, due to extreme temperatures will have shorter hours of operation this week.
The preserve which is usually open til dusk, will be open from 6:30 a.m. until noon; June 27 to June 29. “Please come early and plan to leave by noon,” the park mentions on their Facebook.
Currently, Dallas is on an excessive heat warning that is in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday. | https://cw33.com/news/local/excessive-heat-causes-popular-dallas-preserve-to-shorten-hours/ | 2023-06-27T21:20:29 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/excessive-heat-causes-popular-dallas-preserve-to-shorten-hours/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — “Imagination, life is your creation”, those Aqua lyrics have never rung more true except at Dallas Dollhaus.
For $250+/hr, this studio in Arlington can be used to live out your Barbie girl dreams. There are two locations, one in Arlington and the other in Fort Worth.
“Dallas Dollhaus is a pink one-of-a-kind destination for photo/video shoots, and any other content curation. Hidden inside an unsuspecting two-bedroom apartment, each room contains a chandelier (8ft ceilings), unique vintage finds, and so much more to discover,” Peerspace describes the studio space.
To book your fantasy shoot click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/live-out-your-barbie-dreams-for-a-day-at-dallas-dollhaus/ | 2023-06-27T21:20:35 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/live-out-your-barbie-dreams-for-a-day-at-dallas-dollhaus/ |
(DALLAS) KDAF — Who runs the World? GIRLS!
Prepare to get down and dirty for a great cause as the highly anticipated MUDGIRLs event makes its triumphant return, this time in the heart of Dallas.
Join the girl squad for an unforgettable day of laughter, camaraderie, and overcoming more than ten obstacles for a good cause as they tackle three miles of mud-soaked adventures. MUDGIRL supports reputable organizations that are tirelessly fighting against breast cancer and other forms of women’s cancer.
From thrilling obstacle courses to muddy challenges, this unique event promises a fun-filled experience like no other. “Whether you are by yourself or in a team, the course is committed to testing your strength, endurance and above all, your spirit,” MUDGIRL mentions on their page.
Be part of the excitement on Oct. 21 at Cousins Paintball Park. Tickets are on sale for $30, and can be purchased here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/mudgirls-brings-mud-and-female-empowerment-to-dallas/ | 2023-06-27T21:20:38 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/mudgirls-brings-mud-and-female-empowerment-to-dallas/ |
Let freedom ring! It’s time to start planning for Independence Day. Below you’ll find a breakdown of where you can watch fireworks across Southwest Virginia this year.
[Pets and fireworks: how to keep your animals calm and safe on July 4]
June 30
Lynchburg
9 p.m. @ Riverfront Park (Activities begin at 6 p.m.)
July 2
Roanoke
5 p.m. @ River’s Edge Sports Complex
July 3
Roanoke
9:30 p.m. @ River’s Edge Sports Complex
July 4
Buchanan
10 p.m. @ Buchanan Community Carnival (Activities begin at 6:30 p.m.)
Danville
Dusk @ Carrington Pavilion (Gates open at 6 p.m.)
Lexington
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. @ Glen Maury Park
Salem
9:30 p.m. @ Salem Fair (Salem Civic Center)
Vinton
9:30 p.m. @ Vinton War Memorial (Activities begin at 6:30 p.m.)
Did we miss an event? Send an email to agraham@wsls.com with more information. Be sure to share your celebration pictures with us on Pin It!
Fireworks may not be your favorite way to celebrate if you have furry friends. Find information on how to keep your pets safe during Fourth of July celebrations here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/27/where-to-watch-fireworks-in-southwest-virginia/ | 2023-06-27T21:23:37 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/27/where-to-watch-fireworks-in-southwest-virginia/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — A man involved in a homicide at an East Austin apartment complex in May 2020 has been convicted of murder.
A Travis County jury convicted 24-year-old Jeffrey Garner on Thursday, June 15, according to the Travis County District Attorney’s Office.
Garner was arrested on May 29, 2020, and charged with the May 28, 2020, murder of 38-year-old James Lewis Allen. He was indicted on Aug. 6, 2020.
“Our office is committed to holding people who commit acts of violence accountable,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza on Tuesday. “We hope this verdict brings closure and peace to the victim’s family.”
The 2020 incident happened after 10 p.m. at the Springdale Estates apartments on Springdale Road near Airport Boulevard. Police said officers received several 911 calls about a possible shooting or stabbing.
Officers arriving on the scene found Allen on the ground in the parking lot. They tried to perform CPR, but he did not survive.
Police said they believe the two men got into some sort of altercation. Garner was arrested the following morning in Manor and booked into the Travis County Jail. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/jeffrey-garner-murder-conviction-james-lewis-allen/269-06741bc0-2983-4188-8a17-fe071e8ca98a | 2023-06-27T21:29:13 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/jeffrey-garner-murder-conviction-james-lewis-allen/269-06741bc0-2983-4188-8a17-fe071e8ca98a |
AUSTIN, Texas — The boat ramp at Mansfield Dam Park will close beginning Friday, June 30, due to the low water level at Lake Travis, Travis County Parks said on Tuesday.
Boat launching and retrieving will not be allowed after Thursday of this week.
Those with a boat in the water who plan to pick up passengers at Mansfield Dam Park will be allowed to do so.
The County said Pace Bend Park’s boat ramp at Tournament Point is still in the water and usable. It is the only boat ramp at a Travis County park that is in the water on Lake Travis.
Currently, Lake Travis water levels sit at around 45%. While rainfall has been around average this year, the lake is still low due to drought conditions from last year. It would take nearly 2 billion gallons of water to fill it, according to the Central Water Coalition.
Officials say rainfall rarely fills up the lake, and when the drought has dried up the moisture content in the ground, most rain will simply be absorbed, making it unable to runoff.
LCRA officials told KVUE last month they are monitoring the inflow into the Highland Lakes and are ready to respond if floodgate operations are needed. Thus far, none have been opened.
Low levels have caused serious issues for some boaters, who are hitting rocks and damaging their boats.
With fewer boat ramps open, boaters are waiting longer to launch their boats when the lake is crowded. This could mean longer waits for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/mansfield-dam-park-boat-ramp-lake-levels/269-be37b21e-dc36-4c1e-9ee5-03f926f6dcc1 | 2023-06-27T21:29:19 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/mansfield-dam-park-boat-ramp-lake-levels/269-be37b21e-dc36-4c1e-9ee5-03f926f6dcc1 |
Powerball jackpot hits $462M. Here's when the next drawing is in Arizona and what to know
The Powerball has grown to $462 million in just a few months since an Ohio-based winner took home $252.6 million with a cash option of $134.6 million back in April 2023.
No one has claimed all five winning numbers plus the Powerball after the June 26 drawing, meaning the jackpot pool continues to grow.
If you are feeling lucky this week and looking to buy a lottery ticket, here’s everything you need to know about playing Powerball, what the jackpot pool amount is now, when and what time the next drawing is and when and how to watch the numbers get picked live.
What were the Powerball winning numbers for 6/26/23?
The numbers for Monday, June 26, were 6-28-39-43-54 and the Powerball was 12. Powerplay was 4x.
What is the Powerball jackpot?
The Powerball jackpot is set to climb to $462 million as of June 27 with a cash option of $242 million.
When and what time is the next Powerball drawing?
Powerball drawings take place three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET or 7:59 p.m. Arizona time.
Where can I buy Powerball and lottery tickets in AZ?
The Powerball can be played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Lottery tickets can be purchased at your local grocery stores, gas stations and convenience stores. Find your nearest retailer by using the "Where to Play" finder tool.
How to watch the Powerball drawing in Arizona
The Powerball drawing is streamed live on the lottery website and it may also be aired on a local television station in your area.
How to play Powerball
In order to win a prize, you only need to match one number. Here is a list of winning combinations.
- Matching the Powerball number: $4.
- 1 Winning number + Powerball number: $4.
- 2 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $7.
- 3 Winning numbers: $7.
- 3 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $100.
- 4 Winning numbers: $100.
- 4 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $50,000.
- 5 Winning numbers: $1 million.
- 5 Winning numbers + Powerball number: Grand prize.
These winnings can be multiplied by the "power play" number, which is randomly chosen before each drawing.
Have a question you need answered? Reach the reporter at rromeroruiz@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @raphaeldelag. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/06/27/powerball-jackpot-winning-numbers-june-26-next-drawing/70361010007/ | 2023-06-27T21:34:02 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/06/27/powerball-jackpot-winning-numbers-june-26-next-drawing/70361010007/ |
BALTIMORE — A ground stop was issued at BWI due to thunderstorms in the area according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
It is in effect until 4:45 p.m.
For more air traffic information, click here.
BALTIMORE — A ground stop was issued at BWI due to thunderstorms in the area according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
It is in effect until 4:45 p.m.
For more air traffic information, click here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/faa-issues-ground-stop-at-bwi-due-to-thunderstorms-in-the-area | 2023-06-27T21:35:34 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/faa-issues-ground-stop-at-bwi-due-to-thunderstorms-in-the-area |
BALTIMORE — It's been over a month since Baltimore City rolled out its revamped youth curfew policy.
On Tuesday the Mayor's Office provided an update on its progress.
Since going into effect on May 26, zero kids have been transported to what's known as a "Youth Connection Center."
With that said, the City did not specify the number of curfew violations that actually occurred during that time frame.
"Staff have had positive interactions with hundreds of young people at both the static engagement locations – Inner Harbor, Fells Point, and Federal Hill – and while doing active engagement in neighborhoods throughout Baltimore," the Mayor's Office said in a press release.
Under the revised curfew minors under 17 must first consent before being taken to a "Youth Connection Center."
Two places were initially designated as connection centers — CC Jackson Recreation Center and Rita Church Community Center.
Now only CC Jackson remains operational for that purpose.
Youth curfews in Baltimore aren't new, yet the authority police have to enforce it has drastically changed.
Right now officers cannot take a juvenile into custody for merely a curfew violation, unless they've committed a criminal act.
Their main focus is crowds of 10 or more under age 17.
If police encounter a group after hours, they've been instructed to issue three dispersal announcements.
In the event orders aren't followed, then Youth Connection Center employees are called to try and persuade the group to go to a Youth Connection Center.
Previously officers were permitted to take custody of juveniles and either transport them home, to the Youth Connection Center, or Department of Social Services.
They also could fine parents of juveniles who were found in violation of City curfew.
As it currently stands curfew for those under age 14 is 10pm to 6am seven days a week.
Between Memorial Day and September 3, anyone ages 14 to 16 have a nightly curfew from 11pm to 6am.
Those same hours carryover during weekends for the rest of the year, except for weekdays at which point curfew begins an hour earlier.
In an effort to keep kids safe the City is keeping the recreation centers listed below open until 11pm during the summer.
- Cahill Recreation Center, 4001 Clifton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216
- CC Jackson Recreation Center, 4910 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
- Fred B. Leidig Recreation Center, 301 S Beechfield Ave, Baltimore, Md 21229
- Greenmount Recreation Center, 2304 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218
- Morrell Park Community Center, 2651 Tolley St, Baltimore, Md 21230
- Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center, 201 Reedbird Avenue, Baltimore MD 21225
- Councilwoman Rita R. Church Community Center, 2101 St Lo Dr, Baltimore, Md 21213 ·
- Robert C. Marshall Recreation Center, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, Md 21217
- Roosevelt Recreation Center, 1221 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211
- Virginia S. Baker Recreation Center, 2601 E Baltimore St, Baltimore, Md 21224
So far the City says weekend and holiday youth-involved homicides and nonfatal shootings are down compared to the same time period last year. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/first-month-of-citys-new-youth-curfew-policy-resulted-in-no-transports | 2023-06-27T21:35:40 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/first-month-of-citys-new-youth-curfew-policy-resulted-in-no-transports |
BALTIMORE — You hear it almost every day that another person was shot and killed in Baltimore.
However, murders and shootings are down so far this year.
We could even see fewer than 300 homicides this year.
It's something Baltimore hasn't seen in nearly a decade.
At this time last year, there were 175 homicides and 343 non-fatal shootings. As of 9 a.m., Tuesday morning, there were 133 homicides and 300 non-fatal shootings, a significant drop from last year.
"It's a good thing that homicide rate is going down, less people are being shot. It should be a good thing for the summer. People can enjoy the summer without worrying about getting hurt," said Teron Skinner, a Baltimore resident.
Letrice Gant is a co-organizer with the Baltimore Peace Movement. She is optimistic that the numbers are trending down.
"We as a community and a city are doing what everybody knows we are capable of doing and that's caring for one another, reducing violence and amplifying peace and life," explained Gant.
Gant credits the work of community groups working hard to prevent violence. Once a quarter, the Baltimore Peace Movement holds cease fire weekends. Their whole focus is on celebrating life.
"The historical research shows that during those peace movement weekends that gun violence is reduced by sometimes up to 60 percent, which impacts the community in positive ways," said Gant.
Some in the city are hopeful that youth will have more to do, so they can stay out of trouble.
"I wish there were more things for the community to do, as programs to get them out of the streets, like Rec centers coming back in," said Devin Patterson. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/homicides-and-non-fatal-shootings-are-down-in-baltimore | 2023-06-27T21:35:46 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/homicides-and-non-fatal-shootings-are-down-in-baltimore |
TOWSON, Md. — Severe storms left damage behind Monday in Baltimore, causing power outages and homes left in shambles.
One house off Charles Ridge Road in Towson didn't look normal by Monday night.
Ginger Nolan says it was around 6:30 in the evening when winds from the storm started to pick up. Before she and her husband knew it, the power was out and a large tree uprooted, falling toward their home.
"The storm picked up the rain was going sideways. I was in the kitchen, my husband was coming in from the porch, we just heard a big bang and then a branch fell through the kitchen ceiling,” said Nolan.
She says it was a scary moment and although they were not harmed, it has left them temporarily without a place to live.
"I think we were shocked, we really just stood there and said what do we do," asked Nolan.
Now, their car sits in the garage underneath the tree and parts of the roof that caved in. But after the storm comes the cleanup.
"As soon as we saw the 60 mile per hour winds were coming in, we kind of knew what was going to happen,” said AJ Holcomb, who works for Castlewood Tree Services.
BGE vehicles lined the road and crews from Castlewood Tree Services were on scene early Tuesday morning.
Holcomb said they got the system down, with many moving and high parts to the clean up, it takes staying focused to stay safe.
"We have a log pile set up there, we have a big log truck that comes and grabs everything and then we've just been setting up chokers on the fallen tree and the crane has been bringing them out over the top and landing them here. Then we've been chipping them,” said Holcomb.
Holcomb said a lot of the tree damage they cleared from this storm was in backyards.
Nolan said they usually go to the basement when a strong storm comes through and this is the one time they didn't. She said they are preparing as more storms move through the area that could cause even more damage. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/one-neighborhood-in-towson-cleans-up-from-mondays-storms-and-braces-for-more | 2023-06-27T21:35:52 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/one-neighborhood-in-towson-cleans-up-from-mondays-storms-and-braces-for-more |
Successful Gaylord restaurateur is also building a business brand
GAYLORD — First it was chefs like Bobby Flay and Emeril Lagasse who took advantage of the multimedia age to become celebrity entrepreneurs. Now, that concept is extending to local restaurant owners.
Gaylord's own Kat Steinbrecher is not only operating successful eateries, she is also building a business brand.
Recently America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company, profiled Steinbrecher's Porter Haus restaurant. Her culinary empire also includes Mary's Stein Haus, Abi's Bistro and the soon to open Kane's Lobster Pot & Bourbon Bar.
The Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau tapped Steinbrecher to receive the organization's 2022 Trailblazer Award. The bureau's board selected Steinbrecher for her innovative remodels of empty buildings that create unique and memorable dining experiences.
“Dining is a vital aspect of travel and experiencing locally owned, distinctive cuisine is a priority for many guests,” said Paul Beachnau, the bureau's executive director. “Kat has not only breathed new life into empty buildings, but she also gives them a creative flair that is especially appealing to visitors.”
Porter Haus occupies a special niche for Steinbrecher as it was her first restaurant. She started out purchasing Mary's Tavern, and after managing that business she expanded into restaurants with Porter Haus in the summer of 2017.
However, Porter Haus almost didn't make it.
"I thought this might be a failure. Opening during Alpenfest Week probably wasn't a good idea. There were a lot of offerings on the menu and we couldn't keep up. By October it was a ghost town in here," she said.
"I knew the week between Christmas and New Year's was our last shot," Steinbrecher added. "If we didn't fix it and show that Porter Haus was good, we were going to lose it."
She brought in Bobby Kidder, who worked at the legendary Sugar Bowl. Together, they trimmed down the menu to focus on a few mainstays.
"I wanted to have a heavy appetizer menu and to have the best steak and burger. I wanted comfort food and a place where you could come and get fish as well," Steinbrecher said.
Porter Haus did more than survive, as it now anchors Steinbrecher's holdings.
Everything was going well until 2020 when COVID-19 arrived and changed the restaurant business forever.
Forced to close down for in-person dining, Steinbrecher decided to take an innovative approach to navigating the pandemic. She beefed up the restaurant's take-out capabilities by installing a second phone line and began to make deliveries on a limited basis.
But it was her early embrace of outdoor dining in heated spaces in the front and in the back of Porter Haus that not only enabled Steinbrecher to survive the pandemic, but thrive in it as well.
She acquired tents and used propane to heat them in the winter. Being able to offer in-person seating while staying within the Covid guidelines helped Steinbrecher to separate from the pack.
"It really established us because it became an effective form of marketing. People whose favorite restaurant was closed thought 'I will give Porter Haus a try' and we nailed it," Steinbrecher said.
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The restaurant business has always been a challenge. Even after the Covid limitations were lifted, the sector remains a challenging one. The shifting labor landscape has also hit restaurants hard.
"It is hard (to get employees) as a lot of people got out of the industry and our pool is a lot smaller now," Steinbrecher said. "To get new employees you pay a minimum of $15 (per hour). We have had to adapt without raising prices too much. You pay well and treat people decently, you get enough of them to make it work."
Soon, Steinbrecher will open Kane's Lobster Pot & Bourbon Bar.
"We need to add a few more cooks to open," she said.
Steinbrecher still plans to feature seafood and Cajun-themed cuisine.
"We will focus on lobster, shrimp, redfish and oysters. We will also have some good jambalaya, gumbo and cornbread will be a staple," she said.
America's Best Restaurants profiles independently-owned restaurants like Porter Haus based on customer reviews and producers who search the nation. Jacalyn Mains of America's Best Restaurants said the 22-minute episode that they did at Porter Haus will soon be available on their YouTube channels and Facebook page. It will also be on the Porter Haus social media properties as well.
— Contact Paul Welitzkin at pwelitzkin@gaylordheraldtimes.com. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/06/27/successful-gaylord-restaurateur-is-also-building-a-business-brand/70350290007/ | 2023-06-27T21:38:58 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/06/27/successful-gaylord-restaurateur-is-also-building-a-business-brand/70350290007/ |
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Main Street Elizabethton is launching a new program called “Pet Friendly Downtown” that aims to welcome animal lovers and their furry friends to the downtown area and its many businesses.
The organization told News Channel 11 that 23 businesses in downtown Elizabethton are pet friendly and eager to host community members and their dogs.
Community member and friend of the Elizabethton-Carter County Animal Shelter Kathy Fraizer said the downtown area is one of her favorite walking spots with her dog.
“I love coming downtown and bringing my dog for a great doggy day out,” Fraizer said. “It is so nice to be welcomed into so many businesses!”
Main Street Elizabethton says they’re working with the city to develop long-term pet amenities downtown like sanitation and hydration stations. The organization said any downtown Elizabethton business with a “pet-friendly” sticker on their door will welcome leashed pets and have water bowls provided.
Downtown visitors are reminded to pick up after their animals and keep them on a leash for the health and safety of the community.
Pet-friendly businesses downtown will be featured on Main Street Elizabethton’s social media to highlight their support and care for pets. To discover and visit pet-friendly businesses, follow @DowntownElizabethton on Facebook and Instagram. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/main-street-elizabethton-launches-pet-friendly-downtown/ | 2023-06-27T21:39:31 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/main-street-elizabethton-launches-pet-friendly-downtown/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A major expansion of a popular Johnson City park has met delays and a cost overrun.
Johnson City commissioners approved what was then a $17.4 million bid from Kingsport-based GRC Construction for a 40-acre, six-field expansion of Winged Deer Park in April 2022.
That expansion includes four new ballfields – each convertible to baseball, softball and soccer fields – and two new soccer fields.
At that time, city officials said the expansion would be complete in May 2023. As of Tuesday, only one of the ballfields was finished.
Johnson City Assistant City Manager Steve Willis said it would be several more months before the project is completed, meaning most of the playing season for those sports will be over by then.
“Late October, early November based on our last progress meeting, which unfortunately is kind of the end of the season for softball, baseball and soccer,” Willis said. “There’s a slight chance we could get some events in prior to year’s end.”
The two new soccer fields, which will have turf surfaces instead of the originally planned grass, are still a patch of dirt.
Crews were hard at work Tuesday grading the other three ballfields and finishing the central clubhouse.
Willis said the delays began early on when crews discovered the quality of the soil was lacking.
“We ran into some bad soil when we started digging there, which required us to haul truckloads of soil out of the area and replace that with clay,” Willis said. “Those fields have to have a very strong, foundational base to build from.”
A rainy spring that has continued into summer has also limited the days crews can work. The delays and changes like the turf for the soccer fields have added to the original $17.4 million cost.
“The total cost of the project now is about $18.3 million,” Willis said. “The bulk of that being the synthetic turf added to the soccer fields as well as the removal of that bad soil.”
Willis said some contingency funds were built into the original bid. The rest of the cost overruns will come from the city’s general fund.
Despite that, Willis said once the new complex is complete, it will be a draw for softball, baseball and soccer tournaments.
“As these larger tournaments evaluate cities, they really want to avoid team travel,” Willis said. “Even from one side of the city to the other can sometimes be problematic when you’re dealing with rainouts and scheduling difficulties. Having all those facilities that close really positions us well to be able to compete for these large tournaments.”
Willis said that once the expansion starts attracting those tournaments, it will provide an economic boost for the city.
“You have a lot of folks traveling here on the weekends for these larger tournaments, which means more patrons in restaurants, more folks using our hotel/motel facilities,” Willis said. “It’s really a great situation for us here in Johnson City.”
Willis said the delayed construction will not have an effect on the Meet the Mountains Festival, which has been moved to Winged Deer for this year.
While construction might not be completed until the fall, Willis said the expansion could have a name much sooner. Last month, the city asked the public for proposals for a name.
Willis said a recommendation will be presented to the city commission in the next two months. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/winged-deer-park-expansion-delayed-several-months-city-official-says/ | 2023-06-27T21:39:37 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/winged-deer-park-expansion-delayed-several-months-city-official-says/ |
Originally published June 26 on IdahoEdNews.org.
Misha Smith, a sixth-grade teacher at Hawthorne Elementary in Boise, has earned two recognitions for her work as an environmental science and geography teacher.
Originally published June 26 on IdahoEdNews.org.
Misha Smith, a sixth-grade teacher at Hawthorne Elementary in Boise, has earned two recognitions for her work as an environmental science and geography teacher.
Smith’s classroom instruction earned her the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators and commendation as a member of the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship Cohort.
“I am so proud to represent Idaho and the Northwest Region 10 with this award,” Smith said of the PIAEE award. “I’m excited to use the award money to further my professional development in the area of environmental education.”
Associated money awarded to her school will go toward “supporting environmental education projects and field trips.”
The 1990 National Environmental Education Act created the PIAEE award to celebrate and support classroom projects that elevate environmental science instruction that activates creative thinking through materials outside of textbook learning.
The Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship, administered through a National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions partnership, recognizes educators committed to authentic geographic education. As part of the honor, 2023 Fellows will embark on global expeditions to exotic places like the Galápagos Islands and Australia’s Wild Northwest Kimberley region.
Smith chose Patagonia in order to animate the sixth-grade social studies curriculum and connect students with the region’s geography, culture, climate and ecosystems.
The educator will voyage around the southern tip of South America where she will be mentored by National Geographic photographers and Lindblad Expedition naturalists onboard expedition vessels. Through this sabbatical, Smith also aims to develop professional communities across Idaho via the Idaho Environmental Education Association.
“Ultimately, I hope to help my students and others to understand the interconnectedness of humans and nature and to foster an explorer mindset," Smith said.
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A record number of travelers are expected to take to the road and sky during the Fourth of July weekend.
According to AAA estimates, 50.7 million Americans — including 291,000 Idahoans — will take a vacation during the holiday weekend, the most since AAA began tracking such data.
AAA defines the holiday travel period as Friday, June 30, through Tuesday, July 4.
“Inflation and the possibility of a global recession weigh on everyone’s mind, but people are bound and determined to live their lives, even if the economic picture is blurry,” AAA Idaho Public Affairs Director Matthew Conde said in a press release. “Our projections show record travel for the holiday with unprecedented numbers on the road and in the air. It’s going to be a very busy weekend.”
More than 43 million travelers are expected to take their vacation by car, and roadways in the Mountain West may be especially busy — AAA projects the top destinations in the country to include Yellowstone, Glacier and Grand Teton national parks, Salt Lake City, the Oregon coast, Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada.
AAA says the best times to travel by car are Thursday and Saturday before noon, before 10 a.m. on Friday, and before 2 p.m. on July 5. The worst times to travel are Thursday afternoon and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, with heavy traffic expected as vacationers share the road with the evening commute. Minimal traffic is expected on Sunday and Monday.
“For those who have the ability to work remotely, it may make sense to travel to your destination early or stay for a few extra days – we’re seeing more of a blending of leisure and business lately,” Conde said. “That could help you avoid some headaches on the road or at the airport.”
Road-trippers should also expect fluctuating gas prices around the holiday weekend, AAA says.
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North Idaho College officials are remaining mum as they await a decision from regional accreditors.
Originally published June 26 on IdahoEdNews.org.
North Idaho College officials are remaining mum as they await a decision from regional accreditors.
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities' decision is expected next month. On Friday, NIC President Nick Swayne, board chair Greg McKenzie and several college officials met in Seattle with NWCCU officials to discuss the college’s fate, Kaye Thornbrugh of the Coeur d’Alene Press reported.
Swayne declined to comment after the hearing, and trustees did not respond to a request for comment, Thornbrugh reported.
The accreditation decision carries far-ranging implications for the embattled community college. If NIC loses its accreditation, students would be ineligible for financial aid and would not be able to transfer their credits to another school.
Several recurring issues — including administrative churn and turmoil on the board — have landed NIC on accreditors’ radars.
ATTORNEY SEARCH HITS A DEADLOCK
NIC’s continued search for a new attorney has left trustees at odds — again.
Trustees are looking at two options: Stevens Clay, a Spokane, Washington-based firm, and Sandpoint attorney D. Colton Boyles.
Trustees were deadlocked on the question during a June 9 board meeting, Thornbrugh reported. Supporters of Stevens Clay, including Swayne, cited the firm’s extensive experience in education law, while saying Boyles has no experience in the arena.
Boyles has something of a profile in Republican Party circles; he represented then-Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin in a public records dispute with media groups, including Idaho Education News, and briefly was an announced GOP candidate in the 2022 attorney general’s race. He also pleaded guilty in November to a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge, Thornbrugh reported.
Trustees are shopping for a new attorney after Coeur d’Alene attorney Art Macomber abruptly stepped aside, effective Aug. 15.
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PITTSBURGH — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Red Air Quality Action Day in Western Pennsylvania Wednesday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
The following counties in our area will be under the Code Red alert: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington, Westmoreland and Somerset.
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On a Code Red day, the DEP says young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems, such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution and should avoid outdoor activities, and everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
Smoke due to wildfires in eastern Canada will likely contribute to daily average concentrations of fine particulate matter in both the Code Red and Code Orange ranges on Wednesday.
Residents and businesses within the Air Quality Action Day areas are strongly encouraged to voluntarily help reduce fine particulate matter air pollution by:
- Avoiding the open burning of leaves, trash, and other materials; and
- Avoiding the use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health also has recommendations on how to protect yourself from air pollution.
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PITTSBURGH — Free admission will be offered to military members and veterans on select dates at Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild & SoakZone parks.
According to a news release, all three parks will honor active duty and retired military members with free admission during the upcoming holiday weekend, from July 1 through the Fourth of July.
The offer is extended for military members visiting Ildewild & SoakZone through July 16, and for those visiting Sandcastle through July 31.
Service members must have a valid ID to receive the discount and will be eligible to buy up to four discounted tickets for family and friends at the main gates.
“Showing our appreciation and gratitude to our military members is very important to all of us,” says Rick Spicuzza, Kennywood Assistant General Manager. “We’re proud to welcome them and their families to the park to celebrate Independence Day the Kennywood way - with awesome fireworks displays, Bites and Pints, thrilling and classic rides - there is no other place like it to spend summer’s biggest holiday weekend.”
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PITTSBURGH — Lithium-ion batteries may be the cause of a house fire in Brighton Heights last week, according to investigators.
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The fire broke out Friday, June 23 at 11 a.m., at a home in the 3800 block of Wealth Street.
Tuesday, Pittsburgh Public Safety posted an update, saying the fire was located in a bedroom.
The initial investigation pointed to lithium-ion batteries that ignited while being charged in a solar-powered, after-market charging system.
The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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PITTSBURGH — Tuesday, Pittsburgh City Council approved a new resolution for a $39.9 million, 10-year contract for city police to buy and upgrade body cams, dash cameras, Tasers, and supportive software. The proposed contract would be with Axon Enterprise. The price decrease comes one week after the Department of Public Safety introduced the initial $45 million proposal.
“We were all a little bit sticker shocked,” said Councilman Anthony Coghill, who oversees the committee.
City council members agreed on Tuesday the decision was not easy, but one that they felt was necessary.
“We don’t write a blank check for anybody for anything,” said Councilwoman Barb Warwick.
But after negotiating the cost from $45,277,527.45 to $39,982,627.45 it was the best they could provide for taxpayers. The initial proposal was priced for a 950 officer-force, currently, the department has just over 800 officers: cutting the cost by $6 million.
“It was necessary to have this technology one way or the other, whether we got it at a discount or not. In today’s world, we want everyone to be protected the citizens the police officers,” Coghill, said.
The 10-year contract will nearly double the annual budget of $2 million.
Providing new: dash cameras, body cameras, tasers, and upgraded software that can send footage in real-time and auto-record when a firearm is drawn; a fundamental change.
“In our modern world, video evidence is the most critical determining factor in any number of scenarios when we need to understand what’s happening,” said Deputy Mayor Jake Pawlak.
“You don’t want to cross the line of just recording to surveilling,” said Councilwoman Deborah Gross.
While the deal is done, some council members said the work has just begun to ensure the investment is beneficial for taxpayers who are footing the bill.
“I would like to continue to see our bureau of police, public safety department, and the city continue to reimagine public safety,” said Councilwoman Erika Strassburger.
The new resolution is approved for the next 10 years.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) called for a second Special Session Tuesday, once again ordering state lawmakers back to Austin to work together to bring property tax relief to millions of Texans.
The governor's first special session included two agenda items, property tax relief and harsher penalties for smugglers, neither of which passed both chambers or made it to the governor's desk.
The House and Senate each passed property tax relief bills in the first special, but were deadlocked all month after the House gaveled out of the session on May 29, leaving their plan in the hands of the Senate and never returning to hear the other chamber's proposal. The Senate, meanwhile, continued working to pass its own bills but took no action on the House's bill.
As the first 30-day special session quietly came to a close Tuesday, the governor immediately called for a second to begin at 3 p.m.
"I am bringing the Texas Legislature back for Special Session #2 to provide lasting property tax cuts for Texans," Abbott said in a statement Tuesday. "The Special Session #1 agenda was limited to the only solution that both chambers agreed on — school property tax rate cuts. After yet another month without the House and Senate sending a bill to my desk to cut property taxes, I am once again putting the agreed upon school district property tax rate cuts on the special session agenda."
Abbott is again asking lawmakers to focus on only two agenda items, but this time both of those items are related to property tax -- the governor wants lawmakers to create a pathway to eliminating the school district M&O taxes (not all property taxes) and to use compression to reduce the school district property tax rate.
The governor's latest proclamation made no mention of providing additional relief through the expansion of the homestead exemption, a sticking point for the Senate.
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Abbott said the House and Senate both agreed during the regular session to cut school district property tax rates, while the House wanted to add appraisal caps and the Senate advocated for increased homestead exemptions.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who leads the Texas Senate, said the plan put forth by House Speaker Dade Phelan in the first special session takes money out of the pockets of the average homeowner and gives it to big businesses and the wealthiest Texans.
Patrick said in June that the Senate's plan to lower property taxes uses both compression of the school M&O tax, where the state pays school districts the difference between the compressed rate and the old rate, and also includes increasing the homestead exemption to $100,000. The House plan does not include any additional homestead exemption and spreads the $17.6 billion of allocated relief across both residential and commercial property owners.
Patrick said earlier this month he wouldn't advance a property tax bill that didn't include an increase in the homestead exemption and that even though it wasn't on the first special's agenda, he thought the governor would still sign it if it ended up on his desk.
Meanwhile, Abbott reiterated previous statements to call session after session to deal with property tax relief until it gets passed by both chambers.
"Unless and until the House and Senate agree on a different proposal to provide property tax cuts, I will continue to call for lasting property tax cuts through rate reductions and working toward eliminating the school property tax in Texas," Abbott said in a statement Tuesday. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/gov-abbott-calls-legislators-back-for-a-second-special-session-to-tackle-property-tax-relief/3285348/ | 2023-06-27T21:48:44 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/gov-abbott-calls-legislators-back-for-a-second-special-session-to-tackle-property-tax-relief/3285348/ |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Fifteen people were arrested after a drug trafficking organization selling fentanyl cut with the animal tranquilizer xylazine was dismantled, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
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The people arrested are now facing charges in what’s known as Operation Moscow Mule.
If convicted, the ringleader, Jazzmeen Montanez, could spend up to 25 years in prison.
Sheriff John Mina said that xylazine is “emerging as a very real public health threat,” and that about 80% of the fentanyl that drug agents have seized or bought undercover contain what “tranq,” its street term. It is also known as the “Zombie drug.”
Xylazine is not approved for use in people, and it causes dangerously low blood pressure and terrible flesh wounds, according to the sheriff’s office. The drug is intended for use on animals during surgeries.
READ: 2nd man dies after shooting outside Orange County banquet hall
The combination of fentanyl and xylazine is even deadlier than fentanyl alone since it does not respond to Narcan, according to the sheriff’s office.
“Xylazine is here to stay; it’s not a fad,” Capt. Darryl Blanford said. “This is a growing trend that will probably be here for a few years.”
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ORLANDO, Fla. — A lawyer said that with the facts, he would’ve brought the case to a grand jury and had them decide between aggravated battery with a firearm or murder.
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A state attorney said Monday that he could not charge Susan Lorincz with the murder of a Marion County woman who was shot and killed earlier this month.
But, Ajike “AJ” Owens’ family had hoped for a murder charge.
‘I don’t feel like AJ has been given equal protection under the law,’ family representative Takema Robinson said.
Read: Ocala vigil pays tribute to, seeks justice for AJ Owens
Representatives for Ajike Owens family and the community that knew her were disappointed by the state attorney’s decision not to pursue a murder charge.
‘We feel that the facts presented in the case -- particularly Ms. Lorincz’s own statements speak to a depraved mind and she hatred towards AJ and her children,” Robinson said.
State Attorney William Gladson said he considered charging Lorincz with second-degree murder but that the state could not prove without a reasonable doubt that Lorincz had evil intent towards Owens.
Even Self, a trial criminal and defense attorney with no connection to the case, said the Lorincz’s charges could’ve been different.
‘I find it disingenuous when the state attorney in Marion County says they don’t think they can go forward or get a criminal conviction on second-degree murder when all that requires some depravity-- some reckless regard for human life,” Self said.
He also mentioned he’s seen second-degree murder charges brought on lesser facts throughout Central Florida.
“The fact that she researched the law,” Robinson said.”The facts are clear; the facts are in her own words-- the correct charge is murder.”
Owens’ family attorney Ben Crump said he wants justice in this case.
" All of America is watching Ocala right now, especially in the Black community,” he said. “What we want to see is equal justice.”
Crump said that Ajuke Owen’s children are in a protected area, and the case has created an unsafe environment for them.
Read: Why isn’t accused Marion County shooter Susan Lorincz facing murder charges?
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DALLAS — Lauren Siler and Lisa Flores knew time was not on their side.
But in the end, they got more time than they expected.
They first spotted Annie on an Instagram account that shares information about dogs at Dallas Animal Services in desperate need of help.
And Annie was desperate.
The post said the family who surrendered her said she was 19 years old and had stopped eating and walking.
Annie was in jeopardy of being euthanized.
Working with The Pawerful Rescue, the best friends brought Annie home and immediately began spoiling her.
They were told they’d be lucky if they had a month with Annie.
She far exceeded all expectations.
Lauren and Lisa spent the next 12 months working off a bucket list filled with suggestions that came from friends and strangers who began following their journey on social media.
Annie ate In-N-Out and Whataburger and even appeared on a billboard.
Some of her Instagram posts racked up more than 4 million views.
After Annie was featured in a WFAA story, she also appeared in national news outlets.
A full year passed since Lauren and Lisa first saw Annie’s frosted 19-year-old face in the shelter, so they held a 20th birthday party for her on Saturday.
Hours later, Annie declined.
Lauren and Lisa rushed her to a vet and were forced to make the agonizing decision to let Annie go.
“She was with all the people who loved her. She was celebrated. She greeted every dog that came to her party, and then her body decided she was done,” Lauren wrote on Instagram. “I can’t help but think as she looked at me with her head in my lap that she was telling me, see I told you I could hang on for a year!”
Lauren expressed thanks to the millions of people who followed their story and shared in their journey.
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TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying an individual suspected of vehicle burglary back in April.
According to police, the suspect, pictured below, is said to have committed the act in the 1600 block of Case Road on April 13 around 3:50 a.m.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott called a second Texas Legislative special session Tuesday.
The session began Tuesday afternoon, with property-tax rates as the focus of the additional session.
The session aims to cut property taxes, Abbott said in a news release Tuesday, by eliminating school-district maintenance and operations-related property taxes, as well as school district maximum compressed tax rates, which applies to the state and local government's responsibility to public school districts.
"Unless and until the House and Senate agree on a different proposal to provide property tax cuts, I will continue to call for lasting property tax cuts through rate reductions and working toward eliminating the school property tax in Texas," he states. "Special sessions will continue to focus on only property tax cuts until property tax cut legislation reaches my desk."
The House and Senate both agreed on cutting school district property tax rates during the regular session, but could not come to an agreement on how to accomplish the cuts.
The first special session, which ended earlier Tuesday, tackled school property tax rate cuts and human smuggling.
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LOS ANGELES — Actor Julian Sands, who starred in several Oscar-nominated films in the late 1980s and ‘90s including “A Room With a View” and “Leaving Las Vegas,” was found dead on a Southern California mountain five months after he disappeared while hiking, authorities said Tuesday.
The chances of Sands being discovered alive had long since diminished to nearly nothing, but the Sheriff’s Department, which conducted an official search the day before he was found, emphasized that the case remained active.
An autopsy has been conducted, but further test results are needed before the cause of death can be determined, authorities said.
Sands, who was born, raised and began acting in England, worked constantly in film and television, amassing more than 150 credits in a 40-year career. During a 10-year span from 1985 to 1995, he played major roles in a series of acclaimed films.
After studying at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, Sands embarked on a career in stage and film, playing small parts in films including “Oxford Blues” and “The Killing Fields.” He landed the starring role of George Emerson, who falls in love with Helena Bonham Carter’s Lucy Honeychurch while on holiday in Tuscany, in the 1985 British romance, “A Room With a View.”
The film from director James Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts award for best film, and was nominated for eight Oscars, winning three.
In the wake of its success, Sands moved to the United States to pursue a career in Hollywood.
He played the title role in the 1989 horror fantasy “Warlock” and its sequel. In the 1990 horror comedy “Arachnophobia,” with Jeff Daniels and John Goodman, Sands played an entomologist specializing in spiders.
The following year he appeared in director David Cronenberg’s surreal adaptation of the William Burroughs novel “Naked Lunch” in 1991.
In 1993, Sands starred in the thriller “Boxing Helena,” a movie that drew major media attention during production when Madonna and Kim Basinger each accepted the title role before backing out. The part would go to “Twin Peaks” actor Sherilyn Fenn. The film flopped.
Author Anne Rice championed Sands to play the titular Lestat in the much-hyped 1994 Hollywood adaptation of her novel “Interview With the Vampire,” but the role would go to Tom Cruise.
In 1995’s “Leaving Las Vegas,” Sands played an abusive Latvian pimp alongside Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue. The film was nominated for four Oscars, with Cage winning best actor.
Sands touted his love of the outdoors in a 2020 interview with the Guardian, saying he was happiest when “close to a mountain summit on a glorious cold morning” and that his biggest dream was scaling “a remote peak in the high Himalayas, such as Makalu.”
The actor said in the interview that in the early 1990s, he was caught in an “atrocious” storm in the Andes and was lucky to survive when three others near his party didn’t.
After “Leaving Las Vegas,” the quality of the films Sands was cast in, and the size of his roles, began declining. He worked steadily, appearing in director Wim Wenders’ “The Million Dollar Hotel” and director Dario Argento’s “The Phantom of the Opera.”
He also appeared as a guest star or in recurring roles on TV series including “24,” “Medici,” “Smallville,” “Dexter,” “Gotham” and “Elementary.” His final film was 2022’s “The Ghosts of Monday.”
Sands was born in Yorkshire, the middle child of five brothers raised by a single mother. He had three children of his own.
He had been married since 1990 to journalist Evgenia Citkowitz, with whom he had two adult daughters, Imogen Morley Sands and Natalya Morley Sands. His eldest child was son Henry Sands, whom he had with his first wife, journalist Sarah Harvey.
A few days before he was found, Sands' family issued a statement saying, “We continue to hold Julian in our hearts with bright memories of him as a wonderful father, husband, explorer, lover of the natural world and the arts, and as an original and collaborative performer.”
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This story has been corrected to state that hikers found remains on Saturday, not Sunday.
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DALLAS — Personal information for more than 8,000 applicants to become pilots at American Airlines and Southwest Airlines was stolen when hackers broke into a data base maintained by a recruiting company.
The breach at Austin, Texas-based Pilot Credentials occurred April 30, and the airlines learned about it on May 3. They notified affected job seekers last week.
According to letters that the airlines were required to file with regulators in Maine, hackers gained access to names, birth dates, Social Security and passport numbers, and driver and pilot-license numbers of applicants for pilot and cadet jobs.
According to filings, 5,745 applicants to American and 3,009 at Southwest were affected, many of whom were hired by the airlines.
The Allied Pilots Association, which represents pilots at American, said 2,200 of its members were affected by the breach. Spokesman Dennis Tajer said the union is upset that American knew about the breach for more than seven weeks before it notified victims.
American said it had no evidence that the information was used for fraud or identity theft, but it offered each applicant two years of coverage from a service designed to protect people from identity theft.
The airlines said that since the breach, they have run their recruitment work through websites that they run instead of relying on an another company.
Fort Worth, Texas-based American and Dallas-based Southwest say they are working with a law enforcement investigation. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/hackers-steal-personal-information-pilot-applicants-american-southwest-airlines/287-42ee7717-2b17-4751-bb6d-df5026630a83 | 2023-06-27T21:54:36 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/hackers-steal-personal-information-pilot-applicants-american-southwest-airlines/287-42ee7717-2b17-4751-bb6d-df5026630a83 |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott called a second Texas Legislative special session Tuesday.
The session began Tuesday afternoon, with property-tax rates as the focus of the additional session.
The session aims to cut property taxes, Abbott said in a news release Tuesday, by eliminating school-district maintenance and operations-related property taxes, as well as school district maximum compressed tax rates, which applies to the state and local government's responsibility to public school districts.
"Unless and until the House and Senate agree on a different proposal to provide property tax cuts, I will continue to call for lasting property tax cuts through rate reductions and working toward eliminating the school property tax in Texas," he states. "Special sessions will continue to focus on only property tax cuts until property tax cut legislation reaches my desk."
The House and Senate both agreed on cutting school district property tax rates during the regular session, but could not come to an agreement on how to accomplish the cuts.
The first special session, which ended earlier Tuesday, tackled school property tax rate cuts and human smuggling.
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TEXAS CITY, Texas — The all-clear has been given after a shelter-in-place order was put into effect for people in Texas City.
The city said that flaring at a plant led to smoke in the city, which prompted the shelter-in-place for those east of Highway 146. The flaring took place at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery, which is east of Highway 146.
Marathon officials provided the following statement on the incident:
"Marathon Petroleum personnel are responding to an operational issue at the Galveston Bay Refinery Sulfur Plant and are working to resolve the matter. A limited refinery shelter in place has been declared for affected areas within the facility, and the city of Texas City has issued a shelter-in-place for the affected portions of the community east of 146. Air monitoring is in progress and appropriate agencies have been notified. There have been no injuries reported."
KHOU 11's Anayeli Ruiz is in Texas City following this story. According to the Texas City Office of Emergency Management, Marathon had an issue at one of their units, causing sulfur dioxide to be released.
Sulfur dioxide has the smell of rotten eggs, which the wind pushed into the residential area of the city.
According to Texas City Emergency Management, they did use sirens and the emergency alert system.
No injuries have been reported.
This is a developing news story, we'll update this post when we get additional information.
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When local leaders make that call, here’s what they want you to do:
- Go inside
- Shut and lock all doors and windows
- Turn off your air conditioner or heater, as well as any fans
- Close the fireplace damper
(Basically, you’re trying to keep that possibly dangerous air from coming in your house.)
While you’re sheltering in place, don’t drink tap water. Keep an eye out for updates about the situation so you know when it’s safe to go outside or if things have escalated and you need to evacuate. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/shelter-in-place-texas-city-flaring/285-3f77887e-3960-4a36-ad39-19a852da09bb | 2023-06-27T21:54:48 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/shelter-in-place-texas-city-flaring/285-3f77887e-3960-4a36-ad39-19a852da09bb |
DMC hospital set to administer first gene therapy for rare anemia in Michigan
Physicians at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan said Tuesday are optimistic they will begin administering a new gene therapy for beta-thalassemia, a blood disorder that causes anemia, within the next six months, making the Detroit Medical Center hospital the first in Michigan to do so.
The rare genetic disorder disrupts red blood cells' ability to carry oxygen around the body. It is caused by a mutation in the gene that encodes beta-globin, a subunit of the hemoglobin protein, which is necessary for red blood cells to transport oxygen.
Patients typically experience dizziness, weakness, fatigue and bone abnormalities, forcing them to depend on bi-monthly blood transfusions for the rest of their lives. In addition to being a "significant burden," the transfusions can lead to a build-up of iron in the body and cause problems in the heart, liver and other organs, pediatric hematologist Alexander Glaros said at a DMC news conference.
"To be able to offer this early in life to free those patients from monthly transfusions or bi-weekly transfusions, allow them to live a normal life and have long-term plans for the future..., it doesn't get any better than that," Glaros said.
Previously, the only other cure for the disorder was a bone marrow transplant, although finding a matching bone marrow donor could be a limiting factor.
The gene therapy is called Zynteglo and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration last August. It is administered as a one-time dose created using the patient’s own bone marrow stem cells that are genetically changed to produce functional beta-globin, according to the FDA. The treatment is expected to cost over $2 million, although this is less than the expected lifetime cost of transfusions and beta-thalassemia-related complications, Glaros said.
"We introduce a normal gene for hemoglobin into the cells, grow the cells over the span of two to three months and then infuse them back into the patient in the hospital," Glaros said.
Patients must undergo a regimen of high-dose chemotherapy that kills cells in the bone marrow prior to treatment to make room for the new cells, he said. The regimen takes about a week and has some short-term adverse effects, including low platelet and white blood cell counts and an increased risk of infection.
Other adverse side effects associated with the treatment include mucositis, or inflammation of the digestive system lining; low levels of neutrophil white blood cells; vomiting, fever, hair loss, nosebleeds, abdominal pain and musculoskeletal pain, among other symptoms, according to the FDA.
There is also a risk of developing blood cancer, although no cases have been observed in patients that have received the gene therapy, the FDA says.
"This is a new area of medicine that we don't have a lot of long-term data for, meaning 10, 15, 20 years down the line," Glaros said. "So we're very careful ... in saying we need to continue to monitor patients afterward for years and because this is truly the cutting edge of medicine."
The onset of beta-thalassemia usually occurs before the age of two. While the drug was approved for all ages, for now, DMC will only administer it to patients ages three years old and up, Glaros said.
"The expectation is the younger you are, the less damage you will have accumulated and so there's some benefit there to doing this younger rather than older," Glaros said. "There are other risks associated with that that preparation regimen or that chemotherapy in very young children. ... That's why we've said initially, let's make sure patients are at least three years old."
Zynteglo is produced by Bluebird Bio Inc., and its safety and efficacy were studied in two clinical trials, according to the FDA. Nearly 90% of patients who receive the treatment become transfusion-independent or cured, Glaros said.
Thalassemia is sometimes known as "Cooley's anemia," named after DMC physician Thomas Cooley who discovered the disorder in 1925. The Children's Hospital of Michigan is now one of 10 qualified treatment centers activated to administer Zynteglo, according to the Bluebird Bio website.
"We've done over 250 stem cell transplants in our history as a transplant center and we're also one of the busiest thalassemia centers in the country," Glaros said.
hmackay@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/27/dmc-childrens-hospital-set-to-administer-first-gene-therapy-for-rare-anemia-in-michigan/70361551007/ | 2023-06-27T21:58:24 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/27/dmc-childrens-hospital-set-to-administer-first-gene-therapy-for-rare-anemia-in-michigan/70361551007/ |
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WTVA) — One person was arrested following a chase that ended Tuesday afternoon in New Albany.
Mississippi Highway Patrol Staff Sgt. Byran McGee said a trooper tried to stop a speeding vehicle on Interstate 22 in Itawamba County near the Alabama border.
The chase traveled west and ultimately ended near the hospital in New Albany before 2:00.
New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said his officers joined the chase when it entered the city.
He said the suspect tried to avoid a spike strip but hit another vehicle. The suspect’s vehicle flipped several times and then caught fire.
Robertson said the suspect tried to run away but was arrested. The individual’s name has not been announced. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/arrest-made-in-new-albany-following-chase/article_d1043258-1527-11ee-949a-d7755bf79949.html | 2023-06-27T22:01:58 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/arrest-made-in-new-albany-following-chase/article_d1043258-1527-11ee-949a-d7755bf79949.html |
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A Booneville man is accused of having fentanyl within reach of an 8-year-old child.
Narcotics agents made contact with Anthony Jones, 34, on June 22 while he was parked at a business in Tupelo, according to Tupelo Police.
Police did not name the business.
Agents went on to seize alleged fentanyl, and the child was in the vehicle with him, according to Police.
Police charged him with misdemeanor possession of fentanyl and felony child endangerment. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/tupelo-pd-fentanyl-seized-from-booneville-man-also-charged-with-child-endangerment/article_7f799d40-151f-11ee-b182-17dd596bddd3.html | 2023-06-27T22:02:04 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/tupelo-pd-fentanyl-seized-from-booneville-man-also-charged-with-child-endangerment/article_7f799d40-151f-11ee-b182-17dd596bddd3.html |
Two weeks after the Lancaster County Attorney's Office moved to dismiss first-degree murder charges in a fatal September shooting outside a Lincoln strip club, a judge has dismissed felony charges against three of the alleged shooter's co-defendants, according to court filings.
Judge Thomas Zimmerman, who earlier this month dismissed Jahhrasta Fletcher's murder charge in the shooting death of 33-year-old Robert Brannon, tossed a case Monday that had been filed against Said Salahuddin.
Police had accused Salahuddin, 27, of driving Fletcher away from the downtown strip club in the early morning hours of Sept. 25 following Brannon's shooting.
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Salahuddin had been charged with accessory to a class 1 felony, itself a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
Zimmerman also dismissed felony accessory charges against two of Fletcher's relatives, including his mother, 44-year-old Cristel Sabin, and his brother, 21-year-old Jahhfarr Fletcher, according to court filings.
Both Sabin and Jahhfarr Fletcher still face felony evidence tampering charges stemming from the shooting, but Zimmerman on Monday dismissed the accessory charges — the most serious charge either of them faced — at the request of prosecutors.
Jahhrasta Fletcher, the 22-year-old once accused of murdering Brannon, still faces five felony gun, drug and weapons charges — some of which stem from the September shooting.
The series of dismissals have all come at the request of prosecutors after Lancaster County Attorney Pat Condon announced June 15 that his office "does not believe there is sufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Fletcher was not acting in self-defense" when he allegedly shot Brannon in an alley behind the Foxy Gentlemen’s Club at 1801 O St.
“In certain cases it is also the state’s burden to disprove an affirmative defense, such as self-defense, beyond a reasonable doubt," Condon said in a news release June 15. "Ethically, to proceed forward with a charge, the prosecution must believe that it can meet this high burden of proof."
Surveillance video of the shooting showed Brannon lunging at Jahhrasta Fletcher before the 22-year-old pulled a gun and shot several rounds toward Brannon, who returned fire as he fell to the ground, Police Sgt. Kenneth Koziol said in the affidavit for Fletcher’s arrest.
In a press conference announcing Jahhrasta Fletcher’s arrest the next day, Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins said he stood over Brannon and fired another round into the Omaha man before fleeing.
Police said Brannon had been shot at least five times, with gunshot wounds to his left eye, chest, left arm and hip, according to the affidavit.
He died at the scene.
Investigators found a semiautomatic handgun beneath Brannon’s body and shell casings from two different handguns, police said in court filings.
At a hearing earlier this month, prosecutors said the confrontation that led to Brannon's death is thought to have been the result of a drug debt owed between the men.
In court records, LPD Investigator Tim Cronin alleged Jahhfarr Fletcher woke the morning of the shooting to his brother handing him a gun and asking him to "get rid of it."
Jahhfarr Fletcher allegedly sold the gun to a friend for $500, then told the friend to lie to investigators.
Sabin, the Fletchers' mother, allegedly destroyed Jahhrasta Fletcher's clothes and deleted home surveillance footage that showed him coming and going from their central Lincoln duplex in the immediate aftermath of the shooting, according to court filings.
The 44-year-old and her younger son, Jahhfarr Fletcher, are out of jail on bond.
Jahhrasta Fletcher remains behind bars at the Lancaster County jail, where he is being held on a $500,000 percentage bond. He must pay $50,000 to be released. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lancaster-county-attorney-drops-more-charges-in-shooting-outside-downtown-club/article_f9633cbc-1464-11ee-93c9-474fbb0ac7c5.html | 2023-06-27T22:04:27 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lancaster-county-attorney-drops-more-charges-in-shooting-outside-downtown-club/article_f9633cbc-1464-11ee-93c9-474fbb0ac7c5.html |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After severe thunderstorms swept through several parts of Central Arkansas on Sunday evening, there have been thousands of people left without power.
To help out those that were impacted by the outages, the Arkansas Foodbank along with Vine and Village will be hosting a mobile food distribution to give away food reclaimed from the North Little Rock Kroger on Indian Hills.
The event will be held starting at 9:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 29 at the Vine and Village Mosaic Church at 6221 Colonel Glenn Road in Little Rock. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-foodbank-food-distribution/91-278f13d1-d34b-44cf-81d6-b8dfcc0f78c5 | 2023-06-27T22:08:48 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-foodbank-food-distribution/91-278f13d1-d34b-44cf-81d6-b8dfcc0f78c5 |
SALINE COUNTY, Ark. — Update: As of almost 5:00 p.m., traffic appears to be flowing as normal.
Traffic on I-30 eastbound is currently being impacted due to a downed tree on the interstate.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation is reporting that the obstruction happened just before 2:30 p.m. near mile marker 107.4 and it is about 2.1 miles northwest of Traskwood.
Both the right lane and the right shoulder are being impacted.
We will update with more information as soon as it becomes available. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/downed-tree-i-30-eastbound/91-68567fb1-4402-4354-b858-9fa6253c9c50 | 2023-06-27T22:08:54 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/downed-tree-i-30-eastbound/91-68567fb1-4402-4354-b858-9fa6253c9c50 |
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Severe storms hit Central Arkansas over the weekend, leaving behind lots of debris, downed trees, and thousands of people without power.
The City of North Little Rock has decided to make two sanitation trucks available to help people dispose of food waste due to the power outages.
The sanitation trucks will be set up at the following locations:
- Indian Hill Elementary School (6800 Indian Hills Drive) on the south side school parking lot adjacent to Wigwam Street.
- 2105 Highway 161 in Rose City across the street from the Sonic and on the same side of the street as the Family Dollar.
The trucks will be available as long as they are needed.
The City of North Little Rock, as well as other cities, are also offering cooling centers to those impacted by power outages. To learn more about the locations, please click here. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/north-little-rock-sanitation-trucks-food-waste/91-b57460ec-793f-4156-b130-d1ddb77d2c8b | 2023-06-27T22:09:01 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/north-little-rock-sanitation-trucks-food-waste/91-b57460ec-793f-4156-b130-d1ddb77d2c8b |
POPE COUNTY, Ark. — Officials at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission confirmed that there was a boating death at Lake Dardanelle on Saturday.
42-year-old Charles Roger Baker Jr. of Marshall was out on the water as the single occupant in a mud motor-driven boat.
Witnesses later reportedly saw him in the water struggling. It is currently unknown whether there was a collision with an object or a fall overboard at this time.
A safety lanyard was attached to the vessel, but the victim was not wearing a life jacket.
The Pope County Office of Emergency Management recovered the body, and the coroner is doing a blood draw.
This investigation is currently underway. We will provide updates as they become available. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/pope-county-boating-death/91-be587b78-ab60-490f-9df3-d09197011c56 | 2023-06-27T22:09:07 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/pope-county-boating-death/91-be587b78-ab60-490f-9df3-d09197011c56 |
Thompson to remain Greenville Police Chief while new city manager transitions into role
Greenville Police Chief J.H. “Howie” Thompson will postpone his retirement while the newly appointed city manager, Shannon Lavrin, transitions into her new role.
Chief Thompson was set to retire June 30, according to an announcement last month.
"I asked him to stay because he is a trusted advisor who will bring stability to the organization and our public safety leadership team as I transition into my new role," Lavrin said in a statement provided by city.
Lavrin was appointed to city manager Monday, the first woman to hold the position permanently. The appointment came shortly after John McDonough's recent resignation.
The announcement about Thompson's decision to stay with the Greenville Police Department noted his knowledge and input on various projects Lavrin is inheriting from McDonough including the sale of City Hall, construction of a new Public Safety Campus on Halton Road and the implementation of the new zoning code.
"Howie’s input and support on those projects and others is critical, as is maintaining constancy within GPD at this time. I'm thankful for his willingness to continue to serve the City and the community," Lavrin said, according to the statement.
Chief Thompson was appointed to the Greenville Police Department top cop in Oct. 2020 after serving as the interim chief since 2019 following the resignation of former chief, Ken Miller.
Thompson began his career with the Mauldin Police Department and spent the last 26 years with GPD. He held several positions within the department, including SWAT team commander, vice & narcotics detective and field training officer.
“I’ve had a great career, I’ve done everything I wanted to do,” Thompson said in a previous statement about his retirement.
Kathryn Casteel is an investigative reporter with The Greenville News and can be reached at KCasteel@gannett.com or on Twitter @kathryncasteel | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/27/thompson-to-remain-greenville-police-chief-while-new-city-manager-transitions-into-role/70362751007/ | 2023-06-27T22:12:30 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/27/thompson-to-remain-greenville-police-chief-while-new-city-manager-transitions-into-role/70362751007/ |
Pinal County elections director resigns, accuses board of politicizing election operations
Pinal County Elections Director Geraldine Roll resigned Tuesday morning after less than a year in her position, citing a toxic work environment and accusing county supervisors of attempting to politicize elections administration.
In a scathing email to County Manager Leo Lew, Roll said that she was subjected to "ridicule, disrespect, intimidation and attacks on my reputation and ethics."
"With no regrets, I quit," she wrote. "When you no longer respect those you work for, it is time to leave."
She further accused Lew of failing to protect her from attacks by county officials and expressed concern that county leaders are attempting to politicize the Elections Department.
"It is a far reach to see how you will deliver clean elections when you bend to a faction of the Republican Party," Roll wrote. "Clearly, politics are the value this administration desires in a place where politics have no place: elections administration."
All of Pinal County's supervisors are Republicans, as is County Attorney Kent Volkmer, who was cc'd on Roll's email.
In a statement, Lew highlighted the "improvements" that Roll "identified and began to implement in the Elections Department."
"Although I disagree with her assessment, she has been an impactful public servant, and I wish her the best and know that she will continue to do great things in her career," he said.
A troubled Elections Department
Roll's resignation is the latest turmoil in Pinal County's embattled Election Department.
The trouble began in July, when about 63,000 early ballots with errors were sent to voters ahead of the Aug. 2 primary election. Then, on primary election day, one-quarter of the county's polling places ran out of ballots.
Those issues ultimately led to the firing of former Elections Director David Frisk and an outside investigation into the problems, which revealed that the Elections Department was "chronically understaffed" with high turnover. Pinal County came to a lucrative deal with County Recorder Virginia Ross, asking her to become their new elections director. The contract, first reported by The Republic, offered her a $175,000 salary and a $25,000 performance award in exchange for four months of work and a smooth November election.
In late November, Ross departed the county for retirement, leaving Roll to pick up her work. About a month later, a 500-vote discrepancy between certified election tallies and recounted results came to light in the county. Ross' bonus was paid before the counting problems were known to county leaders. County supervisors considered going after Ross for the money, but ultimately determined that doing so wouldn't be legally wise.
In recent months, county supervisors expressed interest in running a trial hand count of some 2022 test ballots. Roll had begun an internal hand count exercise to gather data to inform those conversations, but put it on hold in recent weeks.
She told county supervisors at a meeting last week that she was waiting to "develop and agree upon practices with the state and fellow Arizona counties."
On Tuesday, she signed her emailed resignation letter with "Really, Not Respectfully, Geraldine Roll."
Sasha Hupka covers Maricopa County, Pinal County and regional issues for The Arizona Republic. Do you have a tip about county government or county services? Reach her at sasha.hupka@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on Twitter: @SashaHupka. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/pinal/2023/06/27/pinal-county-elections-director-geraldine-roll-resigns/70362473007/ | 2023-06-27T22:12:43 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/pinal/2023/06/27/pinal-county-elections-director-geraldine-roll-resigns/70362473007/ |
Concrete restoration work on the Borman Expressway will require ramp closures starting next week and extending into mid-August, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced.
INDOT contractor Superior Construction Co. will close a total of nine ramps to or from Interstate 80/94 on or after July 5, with some closures extending into mid-August.
The first group of ramps will begin closing on or after July 5, with closures lasting into late July:
• Westbound I-94 to Broadway
• Broadway to westbound I-94
• Westbound I-94 to Grant Street
• Grant Street to westbound I-94
• Burr Street to westbound I-94
The schedule for the westbound ramps involves closing ramps at no more than two interchanges at a time. The ramps at Broadway and Grant Street are currently scheduled to be closed first, and once one of those interchanges is complete, the ramp at Burr Street will close, INDOT said.
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The following ramps will be closed on or after July 6, with closures extending into mid-August:
• Eastbound I-94 to northbound and southbound Calumet Avenue
• Eastbound I-94 to northbound Indianapolis Boulevard
The following ramps will close on or after July 13, with closures extending into mid-August:
• Eastbound I-94 to northbound Burr Street
• Eastbound I-94 to northbound Kennedy Avenue
There will also be alternating overnight lane closures on eastbound and westbound I-80/94 between the Illinois state line and Indiana 912/Cline Avenue over the next two weeks for automated traffic recorder tie-in work and permit work.
The schedules are weather dependent and subject to change. INDOT cautions drivers to be prepared for changing traffic patterns and to look for updated information via messaging boards.
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GARY — Literacy programs in the Steel City are getting a helping hand from the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.
The Gary gaming and entertainment destination last week donated $25,000 to the Gary Literacy Coalition during a ceremony in front of the guitar marquee outside the casino, 5400 W. 29th Ave.
Matt Schuffert, president of the Hard Rock Casino in Gary, presented an oversized, guitar-shaped check for $25,000 to Lori Johnson Kuykendall, executive director of the Gary Literacy Coalition.
"A commitment to support the educational needs of the residents in our local community has remained the focus of our philanthropic giving since our grand opening in May 2021," Schuffert said.
According to the coalition, the money will go toward supporting a variety of ongoing literacy programs, including Reach Out and Read Gary; Learning Partner Mentoring Project; R.E.A.D.: Reading Early Accelerates Development; and One-by-One and Book-by-Book.
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The Gary Literacy Coalition works to create awareness of the importance of literacy to health, economic development and family well-being while connecting learners and volunteers to appropriate materials, programs and services promoting literacy, and securing resources to develop, support and expand literacy programs. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/hard-rock-casino-donates-25-000-for-literacy-programs-in-gary/article_d0894e2a-1136-11ee-b590-33f67253c37f.html | 2023-06-27T22:14:05 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/hard-rock-casino-donates-25-000-for-literacy-programs-in-gary/article_d0894e2a-1136-11ee-b590-33f67253c37f.html |
Steel production rose by 7,000 tons in the Great Lakes region last week, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Locally, steel mills in the Great Lakes region, clustered mainly along the south shore of Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana, made 571,000 tons of metal in the week that ended June 24, up from 564,000 tons the previous week.
Steel mills remained below 80% capacity, but have been inching back toward that key threshold for financial success for the steel sector.
After years of record profitability, the industry saw imports grab 24% of the market share last year as prices fell back down from all-time highs. Steel prices have since been on the mend as automotive orders have picked back up as automotive production has ramped back up and appliance manufacturing has held steady.
Overall, domestic steel mills made 1.758 million tons of steel last week, up 0.9% from 1.743 million tons the previous week and up 1.2% compared to 1.738 million tons the same time a year prior.
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U.S. steel mills have run at a capacity utilization rate of 75.8% through Saturday, down from 80.3% at the same point in 2022, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel capacity utilization was 78.1% last week, down from 79.6% a year earlier and up from 77.5% the week prior.
Steel production in the southern region, which encompasses many mini-mills and rivals the Great Lakes region in output, totaled 766,000 tons last week, up from 760,000 tons the week before, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Volume in the rest of the Midwest rose to 216,000 tons, up from 214,000 tons the week prior. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/steel-production-up-nearly-1-last-week/article_e0295484-146e-11ee-8acc-d3b449da5faa.html | 2023-06-27T22:14:11 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/steel-production-up-nearly-1-last-week/article_e0295484-146e-11ee-8acc-d3b449da5faa.html |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Whether you're in Lancaster, Adams or York County, bear sightings are on the rise this summer. It’s important to know what to do if one trots its way into your neighborhood or development.
In Pennsylvania, the black bear is the most common species in the region. Most black bears are known to be docile and afraid of humans, though there have been cases where the animal may feel cornered and become aggressive.
However, according to Emily Carrollo, a wildlife biologist from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the likelihood of an attack is low.
“We can [definitively] say they actively try to avoid any human structures, whether they be roads, houses, etc. On a regular basis,” Carrollo told FOX43.
Bear sightings are more common during the summer, but there are a few reasons for that. One reason is due to excessive land development, which can drive wildlife from their homes into more suburban areas.
“June and July are peak breeding season, basically what that means is that both males and females are also on the move within their home ranges for the most part, looking for possible partners to breed with,” Carrollo added.
A bear was treed in Gettysburg over the weekend and was relocated after being tranquilized by officials. Another bear has been spotted several times in Lancaster County, and on Tuesday, another bear was spotted by employees at HMTX Industries in York County.
“As I stood up, I saw this black anomaly and thought, 'Wow, that's a pretty big dog.' I double-took and I’m like 'That's not a dog that's a black bear,’” recalled Eric Myers, an employee at HMTX Industries.
The bear was last seen by Myers fleeing by I-83, presumably crossing the underpass, and disappearing in the wooded area. It is unknown if this was the same bear captured on video in Lancaster County on Tuesday.
When speaking with FOX43, Carrollo offered a few ways people can stay safe if a bear wanders into a neighborhood or development.
“Things like electric fences, or using motion-sensor lights, maybe motion-sensor alarms, there's a whole bunch of stuff out there that helps prevent human-bear-contact with items that are a little less mobile."
Neighbors are also encouraged to store or dispose of any food or food-scent products that could attract a bear to a porch or driveway. This can include spoiled food or even soiled diapers. Bears are likely to be attracted to any area with a strong scent.
Additional tips and tricks to stay safe and get 'bear-wise' can be accessed by visiting bearwise.org.
“It is a resource created by and managed by black bear biologists like myself, all the information comes straight from the horse’s mouth,” Carrollo said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/blackbear-sighting-wildlife-encounter-safety-nature-environment/521-24657a9b-7036-488c-bb9e-61d5bde203f6 | 2023-06-27T22:14:30 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/blackbear-sighting-wildlife-encounter-safety-nature-environment/521-24657a9b-7036-488c-bb9e-61d5bde203f6 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police in Dauphin County are searching for a missing teenager.
Jairre Broden-Mauldin, 15, was last seen leaving his home in the Rutherford area of Swatara Township at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, police said.
He is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 130 pounds and was last seen wearing a black hooded Polo sweatshirt, light gray or blue jeans, and blue New Balance sneakers, according to police.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Swatara Township Police at (717) 564-2550 or Dauphin County Communications at (717) 558-6900 if the call is after hours.
You can also submit a tip online. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/missing-teen-jairre-broden-mauldin-swatara-township-police/521-d5391a26-8bd0-4393-a7b4-934b4cc7fe54 | 2023-06-27T22:14:36 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/missing-teen-jairre-broden-mauldin-swatara-township-police/521-d5391a26-8bd0-4393-a7b4-934b4cc7fe54 |
GOODFIELD — The Barn III: Conklin Dinner Theatre will present “The Sunshine Boys,” a comedy by Neil Simon opening on Friday, July 7.
The show stars Dan Challacombe and Pat Gaik, and will play for five week through Aug. 6. This show is taking place of the previously announced “Unncessary Farce,” which had to be replaced due to royalty issues.
The show also features Nate Gaik, Ben Silverman, and Miranda Axsom. “The Sunshine Boys” is about Al Lewis and Willie Clark who have been a comedy duo for 43 years, but their dislike for each other has kept them apart for the last 11 years until they’re asked to appear in a CBS special together.
The show is produced by Abby Reel and co-directed by Reel and Anna Sluder Oxborrow, who is making her barn debut. Both Reel and Oxborrow will have cameo roles. Tracy Simmons is the set designer and technical director.
The Barn has previously run “The Sunshine Boys” back in the 1970s with Central Illinois legends Chaunce Conklin and Mike Dentino, and most recently in 2001 and 2008 with Dentino and Marshal Lipkin.
Tickets are $25 plus fees. Meals are purchased separetly on site. Tickets can be purchased at thebarniii.com, by calling 309-965-2545 or in-person at the box office on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Thursdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The dinner for Sunshine Boys will feature The Barn’s famous seasoned fried chicken, prime rib dinner or summer mango tilapi. All entrees will be served with baked potatoe, alfredo pasta and normandy vegetables. The featured dessert is a strawberry cheesecake and their signature drink “The Sunshine Special,” which is a spiked lemonade. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are also available.
Contact boxoffice@thebarniii.com for more information. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/the-barn-in-goodfield-to-present-the-sunshine-boys/article_ab3f2c7c-1512-11ee-807f-bb2e3744acf2.html | 2023-06-27T22:15:51 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/the-barn-in-goodfield-to-present-the-sunshine-boys/article_ab3f2c7c-1512-11ee-807f-bb2e3744acf2.html |
The City of Kenosha is currently under a burning ban due to wildfire smoke from Canada creating “unhealthy” air quality conditions according to Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Tilton.
Open burning is not allowed until the burn ban is lifted. Kenosha County air quality was considered “unhealthy” as of Tuesday afternoon according to the Wisconsin air quality monitoring data website.
“The elderly or those with underlying conditions should avoid strenuous activity outside and stay indoors,” Tilton said.
Due to the poor air quality, Tuesday night’s bicycle racing at the Washington Park Velodrome, including the annual Bill Schulte Memorial Junior Trophy Race, was postponed. The race will be rescheduled in July.
Air quality advisory
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources sent a press release warning of a multi-day air quality advisory across all of Wisconsin due to the smoke from Canadian wildfires.
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The current advisory is in effect through noon on Thursday. The “most significant” air quality and health impacts are expected through noon Wednesday.
The DNR warns conditions can change rapidly and advises residents to pay close attention to air quality in their area and take action, especially if they feel unwell.
During an air quality advisory, the DNR and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommend residents keep outdoor activities light and short. They should watch for symptoms like coughing and shortness of breath and take a break or move indoors.
Groups sensitive to such conditions — including people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, those who are pregnant and those who work outdoors — should consider moving all events inside.
Protecting against wildfire smoke
Residents should close windows and doors, run their air conditioning on recirculate, and use an indoor air purifier.
Those who have to spend time outside should check air quality conditions before leaving their homes and avoid or limit exercising outdoors. They should consider wearing an N-95 mask or better, especially if outdoors for extended periods of time.
Online, residents can go to airquality.wi.gov/home/map for the statewide air monitoring network. You can also download the free WisconsinAQM mobile app to receive air quality updates anywhere on a mobile device, or sign up to receive air quality advisory notices by email or text.
The EPA utilizes corrected data from air quality sensors to fill in the spatial gaps between regulatory air monitors on their airnow.gov web map, which shows current fire and smoke conditions.
Kenosha Unified
Kenosha Unified School District will be limiting student time spent outdoors for summer school and KUSD recreation department activities during the air quality advisory, according to an automated call made to students’ parents and guardians.
“We encourage parents and guardians to watch the news and make the best choices for their children based on air quality, especially those with asthma or other breathing conditions,” the district call stated.
Asthma program
Kenosha County Public Health offers an asthma program for eligible residents. The Asthma-Safe Homes Program provides free self-management education and home environmental walk-throughs to Medicaid-eligible children ages 2 to18-years old and pregnant women with poorly controlled asthma.
Participants are given up to $1,000 worth of asthma-friendly cleaning supplies and other household goods upon completion of the program, including a cleaning kit, vacuum cleaner and air purifier.
More information can be found at www.breatheeasykenosha.com, by calling Asthma Program Coordinator Tessa Kohler at 262-909-3917, or sending an email to Asthma@kenoshacounty.org.
‘Worst in the world’
Residents of the Chicago area and throughout the Great Lakes region woke up Tuesday morning to the worst air quality in the world, according to IQAir and AirNow.gov, which monitor air quality conditions around the world.
Other parts of Illinois — along with almost all of Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio and areas of Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky and West Virginia — have also been affected.
The poor air conditions are the result of a wildfire season in Canada that’s among the worst in that nation’s history, with particular difficulties in the eastern province of Nova Scotia. As of early Tuesday afternoon, 488 active wildfires were burning across Canada, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center, with more than half considered to be “out of control.”
The United States had three Midwestern cities with the worst air quality in the world, led by Chicago, followed by Detroit and Minneapolis. The “worst in the world” designations also include Dubai of the United Arab Emirates and the cities of Lahore and Karachi in Pakistan.
Drifting smoke from the ongoing wildfires across Canada is creating curtains of haze and raising air quality concerns throughout the Great Lakes region, and in parts of the central and eastern United States.
The small particles in wildfire smoke can irritate the eyes, nose and throat, and can affect the heart and lungs, making it harder to breathe. Health officials say it’s important to limit outdoor activities as much as possible to avoid breathing in these particles.
Fires in northern Quebec and low pressure over the eastern Great Lakes are sending smoke through northern Michigan, and across southern Wisconsin and Chicago, said Bryan Jackson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-under-burn-ban-unhealthy-air-quality-from-canadian-wildfire-smoke/article_81513c1a-1513-11ee-a790-e784f37d5740.html | 2023-06-27T22:16:13 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-under-burn-ban-unhealthy-air-quality-from-canadian-wildfire-smoke/article_81513c1a-1513-11ee-a790-e784f37d5740.html |
Due to the poor air quality, Tuesday night's bicycle racing at the Washington Park Velodrome, including the annual Bill Schulte Memorial Junior Trophy Race, has been postponed. The race will be rescheduled in July, organizers said.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources sent a press release warning of a multi-day air quality advisory across all of Wisconsin due to the smoke from Canadian wildfires.
The current advisory is in effect through noon on Thursday. The “most significant” air quality and health impacts are expected through noon Wednesday.
The DNR warns conditions can change rapidly and advises residents to pay close attention to air quality in their area and take action, especially if they feel unwell. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-velodome-races-postponed-tuesday-night-due-to-air-quality-alert/article_066c96d2-1529-11ee-bc52-0ff3be0cde93.html | 2023-06-27T22:16:19 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-velodome-races-postponed-tuesday-night-due-to-air-quality-alert/article_066c96d2-1529-11ee-bc52-0ff3be0cde93.html |
PLEASANT PRAIRIE – The Pleasant Prairie Village Board has opened the door to potential future temporary beer gardens.
The board approved several amendments relating to beer gardens, allowed locations and legal definitions, among other business during Monday’s meeting.
Beer gardens were previously only allowed in PR-3 districts, or park residential districts, such as Prairie Springs Parks, where the Lake Andrea Beer Garden is located. An amendment expands the allowed districts to include B-3, regional retail business districts, and PR-2, community park districts.
Village staff said the changes were proposed after several business in the village expressed interest in setting up temporary beer gardens.
The Village Board is not currently considering any new beer garden proposals.
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The amendments defined beer gardens as follows:
“Open air, roofed or unroofed areas not part of a permanent building where beer and other alcoholic beverages are stored, sold, served and consumed.”
Several later amendments also clarified the differences between beer gardens and outdoor extensions. Numerous terms have been used for outdoor extensions by taverns, including “beer gardens,” however they will all fall under outdoor extensions.
93rd Street project
The board also approved an agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Village of Pleasant Prairie for reconstruction of a portion of 93rd Street, to use $2.8 million in federal funds.
In Noember 2021, the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was signed into law, which invested millions of dollars towards infrastructure improvements. Of the $6.9 million ultimately awarded to Kenosha County, $2,838,877 was given to Pleasant Prairie.
Village documents indicated 93rd Street had annual daily traffic of 3,200 and is often used by cyclists. The area is also “prime development area” with “near term anticipated growth.”
Currently the street, which is a two-lane rural roadway in “fair to poor” condition, does not have sufficient space for garbage collection, mail trucks and other service providers to stop without blocking driving lanes. There is also insufficient space for cyclists.
The project is estimated to cost almost $6.6 million in total, including the federal funding.
Reconstruction work will be on 93rd Street between 63rd Avenue and the intersection with Cooper Road. The road will be widened, including designated bike lanes and a wide shoulder area.
The existing right-of-way is 66 feet, which will be widened to 82 feet. Additional land will need to be acquired for storm water management ponds as well.
Village staff said the project would likely begin construction in 2026. Staff said the longer timeline was due to it being a state project.
Staff said they planned to apply for funding for future improvements east of Cooper Road. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/pleasant-prairie-defines-beer-gardens-expands-potential-locations/article_314e61d8-1514-11ee-9b61-4f00c14bd564.html | 2023-06-27T22:16:25 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/pleasant-prairie-defines-beer-gardens-expands-potential-locations/article_314e61d8-1514-11ee-9b61-4f00c14bd564.html |
CEDAR FALLS — A former fast-food employee who allegedly stole a bank bag full of cash in November has been arrested.
Waterloo police arrested Jason Leshawn Pritchard, 33, of Waterloo, on Monday on a warrant for second-degree theft. Bond was set at $5,000.
Pritchard had worked at the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant at 6401 University Ave. and he allegedly took a bag with $1,555 from the safe shortly before 9 p.m. on Nov. 2.
The incident was recorded on the business’ security camera system, according to court records.
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No injuries were reported and officers found spent shell casings at the scene.
Ballistics tests linked the gun to the November shooting.
The vehicle took off, traveling the wrong way on a one-way street before eventually coming to a stop.
The victim suffered an injury to his upper left chest and was taken to a hospital where doctors determined he had a punctured lung.
The insurance carrier alleged she didn’t provide financial records, business documents and other paperwork during the company’s investigation into the claim.
The fleeing vehicle eventually turned south down Oster Parkway, went down a dead-end street and into a bean field.
A charge of dependent neglect was dismissed as part of the plea agreement. The sentence will be added to 10 years in prison for an unrelated robbery case.
WATERLOO — A Waterloo man who fired a gun near children while celebrating the Independence Day holiday has been sentenced to prison.
According to authorities, he shot a woman because the woman was fighting with the mother of his child
A dispute over the purchase followed, and she allegedly entered the tent at the Deerwood Park campground, removed the dog and fled
Doctors discovered head injuries and retinal hemorrhaging, and suspected possible abuse.
Police and crews with Waterloo Fire Rescue responded to the call and found the vehicle was empty.
Annually, about one-third of all traffic fatalities are alcohol/impaired related. In Iowa last year, 57% of the July 4th holiday weekend traffic fatalities were alcohol related. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-in-cedar-falls-kfc-theft/article_c7e196f4-1520-11ee-b0c3-07cbf70875e3.html | 2023-06-27T22:17:32 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-in-cedar-falls-kfc-theft/article_c7e196f4-1520-11ee-b0c3-07cbf70875e3.html |
The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act was passed in 2019. The goal is to have 70% electricity from renewables by 2030, 100% zero emissions electricity by 2040, and net zero emissions by 2050. It’s a plan pushed forward exclusively by Democrats, and parts of the plan have already been passed into law. A number of Republican representatives gathered in Ilion to talk about how the plan would affect residents. Senator Mark Walczyk, 49th District
"New single family homes in 2026 will not be able to get gas service in the State of New York. That means the cost is going to be displaced for the maintenance of the lines and all gas service on to the rest of the rate payers."
Most new construction will be using a heat pump unit to heat and cool the home, but the Protection Act aims to go a step further by banning new installation of gas stoves and furnaces by 2030. That means if your furnace can’t be fixed, you’ll have to install an electric heat source.
"When you look at what it costs to put in an air source heat pump. A ductless mini-split, which they often say is the cure all to electrification…those can run $5000-$7000 installed. So if you need one or two of those units, you’re creeping up into the teens and twenties on just the installation."
The costs don’t stop there. Village of Ilion Mayor Jhon Stevens says this plan will require a bigger demand on the electric grid, and upgrades to handle the increased load.
"Our main hub transformers need to be replaced at $6, 7, 8, 10 million apiece, and we’ve got 3 of them. So that’s just the cost for the infrastructure and upgraded equipment. That doesn’t include labor."
Superior Plus Propane General Manager Dan Stowell says electrifying New York isn't really helping with climate change.
"At the end of the day these radical changes in New York will not make a measurable difference towards climate change. Since New York accounts for less than half a percent of the planet’s total carbon emissions. Anything we take offline is currently being replaced by coal fired fuel plants being built in China and India as we speak."
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has an aggressive timeline to have these measures put in place, but even if the Democrat majority moves the entire plan into law, Assemblyman Brian Miller,122nd Assembly District explains why the timeline may be more aggressive than the grid can handle.
"Over the last 25 years National Grid’s only been able to add 13 gigawatts to the grid. Ok….if this is to take place we’re looking at possibly 40-50 gigawatts more, and with the dates that are there it physically can’t be done."
These and other Republican representatives are asking residents to express their concerns directly to the Governor’s Office. Here's contact information for the Governor’s Office:
Governor Kathleen C. Hochul Governor
Address: NYS State Capital Bldg. Albany, NY 12224.
Phone: (518) 474-8390.
Fax: (518) 474-3767.
E-mail: https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form.
Website: https://www.governor.ny.gov/ | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/the-cost-of-electrifying-new-york/article_3d8eb296-1531-11ee-b5b5-5fe9f24027bf.html | 2023-06-27T22:20:28 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/the-cost-of-electrifying-new-york/article_3d8eb296-1531-11ee-b5b5-5fe9f24027bf.html |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Mayor Randall Woodfin announced that there will be a Birmingham-themed version of the classic family board game Monopoly coming to stores.
Woodfin stated during a press conference Tuesday that MONOPOLY: Birmingham Edition will be released in March 2024, complete with the city’s iconic landmarks and businesses. This will be Alabama’s first Monopoly city to be featured for its own edition.
To make sure they cover all the important landmarks, Top Trumps USA is seeking the city of Birmingham’s help, encouraging the public to email their Birmingham-themed board suggestions to Birmingham@toptrumps.com by August 21.
The Birmingham edition of the board game will debut under licensing from Hasbro and will be available in stores and online at retail partners, including CVS, Amazon and more. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-edition-of-monopoly-is-in-the-works/ | 2023-06-27T22:23:56 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-edition-of-monopoly-is-in-the-works/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – A slew of hiring events are making their way to the Amway Center this summer.
On June 28, July 19 and Aug. 17, from 3-7 p.m. individuals can explore a variety of employment opportunities. Jobs to be offered range from guest services, security, food and beverage and cleaning industries.
The Amway Center will be partnering with organizations including Andy Frain Services, Levy Restaurants, Owens Realty Services and SP Plus for the hiring events, and all will be conducting same-day on-site interviews.
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Complimentary parking will be available day-of in the Geico Garage located at 400 W. South Street. Guests can then enter the Amway Center through the pedestrian bridge on the 5th floor. From there, they will be required to undergo security screening.
Job seekers can also apply to similar positions at Camping World Stadium and Tinker Field.
All applicants will receive complimentary tickets to an upcoming event.
For more information, prospective candidates can visit the event’s website.
You can listen to every episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate in the media player below: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/27/amway-center-to-hold-summer-hiring-events/ | 2023-06-27T22:28:17 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/27/amway-center-to-hold-summer-hiring-events/ |
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A man was arrested in Seminole County weeks after a fight at a 7-Eleven convenience store left another man brain dead, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies arrested Brian Darnold, 29, on Monday.
Investigators said on May 1, first responders were called to the 7-Eleven at 7405 Red Bug Lake Road after receiving reports about a man beaten unconscious.
Surveillance footage shows Darnold getting into a car to pull away from the store, which is when the victim — Amir Aryafar — began walking toward the rear of the vehicle, deputies explained.
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Investigators said the footage then shows Darnold getting out of the car to punch Aryafar, causing the victim to hit his head on the pavement. Darnold then got back into the vehicle and drove away, the affidavit states.
According to deputies, Aryafar was taken to the hospital, where it was revealed that he had received a “substantial brain injury.” The next day, Aryafar’s son reported his father had been declared brain dead, and the family soon after took him off of life support, deputies added.
Deputies eventually found Darnold, who told them that Aryafar had been harassing him while he was at the store with his girlfriend, according to court records.
Darnold also told deputies that when they tried to leave in their car, Aryafar began “running after the car,” prompting Darnold to jump out and confront Aryafar, court records state.
Investigators said Darnold claimed Aryafar threw a punch at him, and Darnold responded in kind, knocking Aryafar out.
When asked whether he checked on Aryafar after hitting him, Darnold replied, “I didn’t want to wake him up and him still trying to fight me.”
“I’m guessing the guy got pretty (explicit) up because if it was a regular battery case, you wouldn’t be here,” Darnold reportedly told investigators.
When told that it wasn’t a “good situation,” Darnold said, “At least he’s still alive,” according to deputies.
On June 19, deputies received word about Aryafar’s autopsy, which showed the cause of his death stemmed from the brain injuries he suffered.
Darnold faces a charge of homicide by negligent manslaughter. He is held on no bond.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/27/man-arrested-after-fight-at-oviedo-gas-station-leaves-victim-brain-dead/ | 2023-06-27T22:28:23 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/27/man-arrested-after-fight-at-oviedo-gas-station-leaves-victim-brain-dead/ |
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – New numbers from the state show manatee deaths in Central Florida are down by hundreds so far this year.
It may be a good sign for the area after Florida’s sea cow population hit record numbers for deaths in 2021 with over 1,100 and then hundreds more last year.
The Indian River Lagoon accounted for the majority of the deaths in the state in the last two years, mostly because of its poor water quality. Now, biologists tell News 6 they’re finally starting to see conditions improve.
“It’s a significant improvement, but what I also want to make clear is that we’re not out of the woods by any means,” said Dr. Patrick Rose.
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Rose heads the Central Florida-based nonprofit and research team Save the Manatee Club.
“The negative factor in all of this is there are far fewer manatees on the east coast to be counted and therefore far fewer to die,” he said.
Looking at Brevard, Volusia and Indian River counties — the three counties that host the Indian River Lagoon — there have been 35 deaths total so far this year, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife data.
However, the lagoon already lost 402 manatees in all of 2022 and 459 manatees in the record-breaking year of 2021. Most starved to death.
Rose said roughly 75% to 90% of the seagrass they eat was killed off by algae feeders like fertilizer, but that’s turning around.
“Water quality conditions have been somewhat better over the last nine months or so. We’ve seen some recovery of seagrass,” he said.
Rose said local governments working on water quality have helped, and the environment has been providing better growing conditions for seagrass. He said researchers feeding lettuce to manatees in Brevard County over the last two winters has kept some of the populations there up, too.
Now, they’re tracking the problem on the other side of the state.
“We’ve seen this lessening mortality in Brevard, which is typically one of the leading two counties. The other leading county, historically, is Lee County. We’ve had over 80 manatees that have been recovered dead in Lee County,” Rose said.
State-wide data shows in the first half of this year, there have been 332 deaths across Florida. There were 800 in all of 2022 and 1,100 in 2021.
Rose said several organizations are now suing the EPA to improve water quality standards and in the meantime, pushing all residents to help, too.
“Encouraging residents and local governments to continue to voluntarily not apply fertilizers in these systems that can contribute towards the algal blooms and so forth,” he said.
Another positive is the expanded resources in the state to rescue manatees this year. Rose said over 60 have been rescued and are being rehabilitated right now before many are released back into the wild.
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WINN -- A family who lost nearly everything says their prays have been answered with loving neighbors.
Over the weekend, Gary and Louise Haynes, their daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren lost the home belonging to their family for generations to a fire.
"We loved the house. I was brought up there. It's been in the family for six generations and funny enough, my grandson Elijah who... The next morning he went up to my wife and he said Nana he said I think god thinks that six generations was probably enough" says Gary Haynes, the patriarch of the household.
Everyone in the family, thankfully, made it out safely, but this story isn't about the fire, it's about what happened after.
Haynes claims to have witnessed an act of god while neighbors brought clothes, cash, food and toys for the grandchildren, some before had even cooled.
A donation that was especially moving came from a group of siblings who according to Haynes had survived a house fire only two years prior.
Together, they took money out of their savings accounts to buy new bikes for all three grandchildren.
"I am just completely overwhelmed by the generosity of the people in this area," says Haynes.
Easily, one of the biggest donations came from the Haynes' neighbor of over 40 years, donna pratt.
Haynes says, "I was standing there and I was wondering 'I wonder where we're gonna be tonight, where we're gonna sleep tonight and, I don't think it was 15-20 minutes later, dona called".
"And I just- I just knew that they were gonna move into my house," says Pratt.
Pratt, who had recently put her house up for sale, offered her home to the Haynes indefinitely while they get back on their feet.
When we asked Pratt what moved her to make such a massive donation, she credited her faith and stated she believes it was what god wanted her to do.
Pratt states, "Its like you ask me 'how-how did you know that you should give your house to stay'... You just know in your heart because that's what you know".
For the time being, pratt will be living with her daughter and the Haynes family plans to rebuild their home as soon as they can. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/family-who-lost-nearly-everything-in-a-housefire-is-blessed-by-loving-neighbors/article_cff7d992-1535-11ee-80b5-1bdfe40d1317.html | 2023-06-27T22:30:33 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/family-who-lost-nearly-everything-in-a-housefire-is-blessed-by-loving-neighbors/article_cff7d992-1535-11ee-80b5-1bdfe40d1317.html |
ORRINGTON -- A non-profit organization is thinking outside the box while offering non-conventional therapeutic experiences to veterans and first responders.
"A lot of people are struggling with just so much going on in their brains that there's really never an off switch,” said Jenna Ballargeon, executive director and founder of Reigning Hope Ranch.
Veterans and first responders gathered for breakfast and coffee around a campfire during a weekly "Coffee and Connect" meetup hosted by reigning hope ranch in Orrington, Tuesday.
The equine barn was founded in 2021 to offer therapy services in a nonconventional way to any individuals struggling with emotional or psychological challenges.
"I feel that being able to get together and be together as a community is one way that you can approach healing,” said clinical counselor for Reigning Hope Ranch, Marley Smith-Lees. I really enjoy this connection that the horses bring. They add another level of conversation to sessions. They bring in a level of compassion that maybe we don't see in ourselves."
Organization leaders explain that therapeutic interactions with the horses are a valuable way to spike the interest of vulnerable groups such as veterans and first responders who may not be open to traditional forms of therapy.
"Because of the stigma of asking for help [to start with.. And] in the past and even today it's to go into the office.. You're going into a facility. In this setting it's an out of the box approach,” according to Andrew Kaufmann, director of military and first responder programs for Reigning Hope Ranch.
The ranch will continue to host "Coffee and Connect" meetings open to active and retired veterans and first responders each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
To learn more about upcoming fundraising events log on here. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/horses-used-to-create-therapeutic-experiences/article_2125feb8-152a-11ee-b3cd-278a8274934e.html | 2023-06-27T22:30:40 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/horses-used-to-create-therapeutic-experiences/article_2125feb8-152a-11ee-b3cd-278a8274934e.html |
STATEWIDE -- Rainfall this month has exceeded the expected norms for June, surpassing accumulation totals and impacting Mainers in a number of ways.
Our meteorologist Konrad Supinski broke down the perpetual drizzle.
"Rainfall-wise, we're over five inches of rain so far, around five-point-two, and we're not even close to being done just yet. We're looking at ending the month at six-and-a-half, maybe seven inches. Our average is closer to three-and-a-half. We're pretty much doubling our average for June," said Supinski.
Supinski says the state has seen rain an estimated 23 days out of the month so far, and he expects similar rainfall to continue throughout the rest of the month.
At Baxter State Park, director Kevin Adam says the rainfall has led to flooding in some areas -- making a number of park trails impassable over the weekend.
"We do have some other streams in the park that we have strongly recommended people not cross because of the flow and depth of the water. It's been a highly unusual rain amount for this long," said Adam.
For others, this month's rain has had an impact on business.
"It's been very non-stop, and me with and my business -- I have a stump-grinding business -- and it's really hard to get equipment in and out. It's put us very behind in business right now. Over the last six weeks, I'd say, we've been behind quite a bit. I've never seen the rain like it is right now, it's a pain -- a big pain," said Lamoine resident David Tuck.
As gloomy weather continues, Northern Light psychologist Caroline Hollnagel says it's important to remember to take care of your mental health.
"Rain brings less sunlight. And less sunlight can disrupt our internal clock and it can affect our serotonin levels -- which can also affect our mood in a negative way. Make sure you get out and exercise," said Hollnagel. "Make sure you make time for friends and family. Make sure you get that social interaction." | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/rainy-june-weather-brings-high-rainfall-totals/article_458142ee-1535-11ee-b757-e7358af29986.html | 2023-06-27T22:30:46 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/rainy-june-weather-brings-high-rainfall-totals/article_458142ee-1535-11ee-b757-e7358af29986.html |
AUGUSTA -- Legislators gave emotional testimonies as the Senate officially passed a controversial bill from Governor Janet Mills, that would extend abortion access past Maine's viability cutoff of around 24 weeks.
The Senate passed the bill with a vote of 21-13.
LD-1619 would also eliminate the requirement to use the United States Standard Report of Induced Termination of Pregnancy by excluding any identifying information of the patient.
However, medical providers would be required to report to the Department of Health and Human Services, the date and location of the abortion, age of the patient and fetus, the method used to perform the abortion, and exclude the name of the patient.
"They need support and love," said Arrowsic Democrat Senator Eloise Vitelli. "More than anything they need to be able to trust that our laws will protect them and allow them to receive the medical care they need close to home from a provider they trust."
According to Dixfield Republican Senator Lisa Kiem, "This bill is an attack on mothers and there babies, and it is a strategic attack orchestrated by Planned Parenthood. It is the abortion industry influence and money that brings us to this moment today."
The House and the Senate will have a second round of voting on the bill, and if passed, it would go to Governor Mills to be signed into law. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/senate-passes-bill-to-expand-abortion-rights/article_1d087d72-152c-11ee-9d75-abf539cd8c4e.html | 2023-06-27T22:30:52 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/senate-passes-bill-to-expand-abortion-rights/article_1d087d72-152c-11ee-9d75-abf539cd8c4e.html |
BANGOR, Maine — Highway safety leaders met in Bangor for the 10th impaired driving at the Maine Impaired Driving Summit on Tuesday.
The event was hosted jointly by AAA Northern New England, The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety.
Held at the Cross Insurance Center, nearly 200 people came to listen to key speakers and learn more when it comes to impaired driving in Maine and across the country.
"Putting on events like this is the backbone of our traffic safety advocacy efforts," AAA Northern New England Public Affairs Manager Dan Goodman said.
According to AAA Northern New England, roughly one-third of all car crashes are the result of someone getting behind the wheel impaired by alcohol or other substances.
A handful of speakers touched on topics from state trends and prevention to better practices for officers when it comes to investigating impaired driving cases.
When it comes to preventing impaired driving, safety leaders say holding these kinds of educational events can help find new ways to spot and stop impaired drivers, either when under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or even illicit drugs.
"Events like this are there to help support our law enforcement and our attorneys as we see more drivers impaired by marijuana and alcohol," Goodman added.
The event ran from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bangor/bangor-hosts-10th-annual-maine-impaired-driving-summit-community/97-8961d9ab-537d-4096-8092-7b68b9a97312 | 2023-06-27T22:31:25 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bangor/bangor-hosts-10th-annual-maine-impaired-driving-summit-community/97-8961d9ab-537d-4096-8092-7b68b9a97312 |
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