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Swamp Rabbit Trail ranked among best trails for cycling in Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia
Greenville's popular Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail continues to gain regional acclaim.
Readers of Blue Ridge Country magazine named the Swamp Rabbit as the No. 3 trail for biking in the 2023 Best of the Mountains reader poll.
The Greenville County trail was just behind the Virginia Creeper Trail (Damascus) and New River Trail State Park (Max Meadows) and tied with the Roanoke River Greenway (Roanoke), all located in Virginia.
Readers picked their favorite towns, attractions, activities and more in the poll. Over the course of two months, readers submitted their votes online, resulting in 130 first, second and third place awards across 48 categories from the mountains of Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia, a press release stated.
“Our readers know the Southern Appalachian region better than anyone,” stated Blue RidgeCountry Editor-in-Chief Kurt Rheinheimer. “We are so pleased to present their knowledgeablepicks in our 35th anniversary issue.”
This year's survey, which is conducted every five years, features categories such as Best Country Store, Best Foodie Town and Favorite Waterfall.
Prisma Health's multi-use Swamp Rabbit Trail opened in 2009. The nearly 20-mile rail begins at Greenville Technical College and crosses into the city of Greenville. From there, it runs through Falls Park and the Furman University campus. It ends near Travelers Rest.
The new, four-mile segment off Laurens Road is now open, where the trails extends to Verdae Boulevard.
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BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – LewisGale’s Behavioral Health Hospital is making the move from Salem to Botetourt County.
Botetourt County’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the project in a public hearing on Tuesday night.
The proposed site is in the Joel Smith Industrial Park on Avery Row in Blue Ridge.
Chris Finley, a LewisGale Hospital spokesperson, released the following statement on the project.
”As a leading provider of healthcare in Southwest Virginia, LewisGale Regional Health System is constantly evaluating gaps in access to care and developing approaches to better meet the needs of the community and our patients.
In recent years, we have made significant capital investments in building our networks – including expanding services in our four hospitals, opening two freestanding ERs, Blue Hills and Cave Spring, and the construction of a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at LewisGale Medical Center – so our patients have more convenient access to the highest possible quality of care. The demand mental health services is anticipated to continue to increase over the next five years; LewisGale has prioritized expanding services to better serve the greater community.
We’re committed to continuing to work to meet this growing need and are excited about the opportunity to develop a new mental health facility to serve our communities. We look forward to working with the state and Botetourt County to fill the existing gaps in access to mental health care and to provide high quality healthcare in our communities.”
Chris Finley, LewisGale Hospital spokesperson
The hospital aims to provide in-patient and out-patient services, including adolescent programs, adult programs, alcohol and drug treatment and crisis evaluation. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/lewisgale-behavioral-health-hospital-coming-to-botetourt-county/ | 2023-06-28T21:56:29 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/lewisgale-behavioral-health-hospital-coming-to-botetourt-county/ |
Students at Roanoke College have been getting a very hands-on lesson this week in community and service.
They are helping to build a home in partnership with Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley.
The annual “R House” build transforms a Roanoke College parking lot into a construction spot.
“Here in a parking lot where we can spread out and do a new construction, build it as a four-piece modular, it just gives us a lot of opportunity for more people to get engaged in it that might not have been able to otherwise,” said Brian Clark, Construction Director for Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley.
This year marks the 18th R House build. It happens every year during student orientation, giving incoming freshmen a true lesson in giving back.
“It’s rewarding to kind of see them grow as people and learn something outside the classroom with hands-on experience,” said Lewis Edwards, a Roanoke College senior who served as a team leader during this year’s project.
Students said the project is even more meaningful because they work alongside the woman who will buy and get the keys to this home later this year.
“She meets the new freshmen that come in to work on the build,” said Madison Smith, a Roanoke College senior and team leader for this year’s R House build. “She’s so personable and she’s been working really hard for this Habitat house for her and her kid, and she really, really deserves it.”
It is two weeks of work that will help to build community on campus and a lifetime of memories for the homebuyer and her daughter.
“I think the fact that we all kind of come together to build this house in such a short amount of time is really rewarding,” Edwards said.
The home will be shipped to its permanent site in Roanoke to finish construction. Roanoke College students will also continue to volunteer with Habitat to complete the build, which is expected to happen in December.
Later this summer, WSLS will kick off our ninth “Home for Good” project in partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a deserving local family. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/roanoke-college-partners-with-habitat-for-humanity-to-build-home-for-local-family/ | 2023-06-28T21:56:35 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/roanoke-college-partners-with-habitat-for-humanity-to-build-home-for-local-family/ |
MOORPARK, Calif. — An Amtrak train carrying nearly 200 passengers struck a water truck and derailed on Wednesday in Southern California but caused no major injuries, authorities said.
Three of the train's seven cars went off the tracks following the collision in Moorpark, said Ventura County Fire Department Captain Brian McGrath.
Eight people were transported to hospitals — seven with minor injuries and one with moderate injuries, the fire department said on Twitter.
Parts of the demolished truck remained on the tracks after the crash, while other parts lay near the derailed train cars. The truck's driver, who was among those taken to hospitals, apparently got out of the vehicle before the crash, McGrath said.
The derailed train cars remained upright on tracks adjacent to an orchard and bare sections of land.
Most of the passengers were able to exit the train on their own or with the aid of first responders, who were called around 11:20 a.m., McGrath said.
TV news helicopters showed numerous people, many carrying luggage, milling about in a field as firefighters worked the scene.
The train was on its way to Los Angeles from Seattle when "it struck a water truck obstructing the tracks" at 11:15 a.m., Amtrak said in a statement.
"There were approximately 198 passengers and 13 crew onboard who were evacuated from the train, with no reports of serious injuries," the statement said. "Amtrak is working with customers to make alternate travel arrangements. Amtrak, in coordination with local authorities, is conducting a full investigation."
Crews were able to quickly douse a small fire, McGrath said.
Moorpark is a city of about 35,000 people 50 miles (80 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/amtrak-train-derails-after-southern-california/103-c44dee53-e78c-436c-855d-b62ada41ec78 | 2023-06-28T22:05:49 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/amtrak-train-derails-after-southern-california/103-c44dee53-e78c-436c-855d-b62ada41ec78 |
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Foster youth recently living in a former detention center are now rehoused across three residential-area homes, according to Sacramento County officials.
County spokesperson Samantha Mott told ABC10 staff found the temporary homes by searching online for residences that were available for lease. Workers with the county will staff the temporary residences.
The recent rehousing comes after California Department of Social Services (CDSS) officials gave Sacramento County a June 16 deadline to move the foster youth out of non-licensed facilities.
"Effective immediately, no additional youth may be transferred to the (Warren E. Thornton Center), and all youth currently housed at the facility must be transitioned to a licensed location no later than June 16," said a May 16 letter sent by CDSS.
State officials also threatened to levy $200-per-day fines if deadlines were not met.
Sacramento County announced they met the June 16 deadline and they submitted licensing applications for each of the three homes.
"The State has informed us the process could take several weeks to months," Mott said. "The Department is actively working with Community Care Licensing to complete the license process."
Dubbed by county officials as "Welcoming Centers," they are meant as temporary housing for foster youth who may take long to find suitable home settings.
Foster youth take longer than others to find permanent placements because of factors like compatibility and anxiety.
"Some foster youth have experienced significant past traumas with their families and in home-based family settings," Mott said. "Many have also been ejected from congregate care settings and may experience significant stress and difficulty when moving to new environments for fear of being rejected again."
She also said the county is building a comprehensive system of care, supervision and support for youth needing short-term care. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-county-finds-foster-youth-housing-after-threats-fines/103-add0e4b3-030b-4e06-8e7c-e006a181a10b | 2023-06-28T22:05:55 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-county-finds-foster-youth-housing-after-threats-fines/103-add0e4b3-030b-4e06-8e7c-e006a181a10b |
Delainey Sutley proved why her Ocean City High School teammates had faith in her.
The junior standout excelled in winning possessions for the girls lacrosse team, scoring off the draw or putting a teammate in position to score. When they needed a goal, she was there. When they needed a draw control, especially late in a close game, she stepped up.
“Over the last 20 years, the game has evolved so much,” Red Raiders coach Lesley Graham said. “The draw has been that one area where if a kid can become very proficient at it, it makes such a difference, because you need the ball to win games.”
Sutley finished with a team-leading 147 draw controls and 64 goals, and led Ocean City to its second consecutive Cape Atlantic League Tournament title and South Jersey Group III semifinal appearance. The Red Raiders (16-5) captured the CAL American Division title and finished undefeated against CAL opponents. The junior was also named an All-American, only the second player in school history (2019 graduate Danielle Donoghue).
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Sutley is The Press Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year.
“I feel like I had a good year on the draw,” Sutley said. “I am pretty strong on the draw to help my team succeed. I was able to get taught the draw left-handed (she is a dominant left-handed player) and was able to have quick wrist strength and snap the ball out of the stick.
“And just leading (her team) in goals, I stayed after practice almost every day with my father and we would shoot until I got sick of shooting, and we would go through buckets of balls. It just carried over into the game. My shooting was just strong.”
Sutley knew Graham had nominated her for All-American, but she wasn’t expecting to earn the honor. Donoghue earned it with a 66-goal, 55-assist senior season and went on to play at Mount St. Mary’s University. Sutley is committed to Rutgers.
Sutley has 259 career draw controls and 143 career goals.
“It’s honestly an honor to get All-American,” she said. “I’m honestly grateful. It shows all the hard work and dedication I have for the sport I play. I love that I can carry it through college.”
At the draw, it comes down to who is quicker, who can adjust better than the other person and who can communicate to their team where the ball is going to go, Graham said. These players need to create a plan before each draw and adjust, “which Delainey does well,” Graham said.
“It has been really cool to see a kid like Delainey, who has really worked on that aspect of her game, not only to help herself but her team as a whole,” Graham said. “I’m just really lucky that we have a player like Delainey Sutley. To have someone of her caliber in our ranks is awesome.”
After winning possessions, Sutley was not alone on the attack. Madi Wenner (54 goals), Gracie Pierce (42), Ryan Cooke (31), Brynn Culmone (29), Breanna Fabi (22), Katie Pierce (21) and other players also contributed. Being surrounded by that talent only helped Sutley as she didn’t have to carry the team, Graham said. But Sutley’s knack of winning the draw was a major asset.
Her favorite part of this season was just being part of the team.
“On and off the field, our team is very close and we were able to carry that to the field,” Sutley said. “I feel like we had a good season together. It just flew, and we all had fun, which is key to playing this sport.”
Sutley is also selfless and encourages the players around her, Graham said.
“It’s great to see her growth over the last few years, and I’m looking forward to seeing how she caps it off next year as a senior,” said Graham, noting Sutley is quiet and leads by her play on the field and “that makes those kids around her want to be on her level. But that’s even vice versa. She sees this kid is working hard for her, so she wants to work hard for them.
“She is the type of player that she is because she loves the game and works hard at it. She has a natural ability coupled with hours of training and watching film and perfecting and improving her craft.”
Coach of the Year
Cedar Creek finished with two wins in 2021.
In 2022, Rebecca Crowell took over and helped the Pirates finish 6-13. This spring, she guided the program to new heights. Cedar Creek (10-9) finished over .500 for the first time in program history and had its first 10-win season.
Crowell is The Press Coach of the Year.
“It’s really a culmination of the two years,” said Crowell, who played at Camden Catholic High School and was an assistant coach there for eight seasons. “I have really found an awesome community at Cedar Creek, and it has given me a platform to grow as much as possible.
“I took over the team not really knowing anything about this area or how it was going to go. And I have had just the most positive experience with my players. There are always problems here and there, but they came ready to work. Working with girls who did not necessarily know much about lacrosse before the season, it opens so many opportunities for no bad habits. So, we got to shape exactly what we wanted, and I think that culminated this year”
Over the last two years, she has helped players, such as junior Mia McColl, grow. She finished this season with career-highs in goals (60), assists (17) and draw controls (77). Crowell groomed six double-digit scores this spring.
“I think just giving them the space and opportunities to really get after it,” said Crowell, who hosted a junior varsity event this season to help grow the sport in the CAL. ”There is so much faith for growth here. It’s been a really incredible season to see.”
Team of the Year
Graham took over the Ocean City program in 2020 but did not get to coach that year as the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out the entire spring slate.
“It was not a welcomed experience, but we got through it,” Graham said.
But that is why this senior class, her first four-year players, was so special. Those seniors helped the Red Raiders win their second straight CAL Tournament championship and reach back-to- back S.J. Group III semifinals. The enrollment group features tough opponents such as Cherry Hill West, Shawnee and Moorestown.
Ocean City is The Press Team of the Year.
“To make it to the semifinals in our group is a testament to our team,” Graham said.
“The thing that was so great about this team, and it’s something that I have preached since the first day I have gotten here, is that it’s not about the accolades and the wins and the awards. It’s about the relationships that we build, and this year’s senior class did a phenomenal job building relationships with the underclassmen. … Without that chemistry and that investment in one another and that sense of team, we would not have been as successful as we were.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/ocean-citys-delainey-sutley-is-the-press-girls-lacrosse-player-of-the-year/article_d2703e3c-0a25-11ee-98de-7f23b2e50818.html | 2023-06-28T22:08:47 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/ocean-citys-delainey-sutley-is-the-press-girls-lacrosse-player-of-the-year/article_d2703e3c-0a25-11ee-98de-7f23b2e50818.html |
MONTROSE, Mich. (WJRT) - In Montrose Township, some residents are fighting back against the township with a petition to overturn an ordinance they feel is too friendly to solar projects.
"In my opinion, Michigan, cloudy Michigan, with our winters is not the place for huge commercial solar farms in farm fields," said Rex Wheeler. "This is something that is designed to be in California or Arizona."
Wheeler is the author of a petition designed to get rid of the new ordinance in Montrose Township that allows for the installation of large-scale solar farms. That petition needs 450 signatures within the next month to trigger a vote that would get rid of the ordinance entirely.
Wheeler was vocal when the ordinance was being written, but feels that his and other residents' opinions were not heard by the Township.
"Other surrounding townships have a 25% maximum coverage rule," said Wheeler. "So if you have a 100 acre farm field they are going to allow 25 acres of the hundred. A 25% maximum coverage and they was unwilling to put that in there."
The township disagrees. They feel that after a year working on the ordinance they reached legislation that works for everyone in the community.
"We've had experts in from MSU, Michigan State, to answer those questions for us," said Montrose Township Clerk, Steve Schlicht. "So that we knew what was going to happen and what was going on when we did it."
Wheeler is worried about a reduction in property value from the installation of these farms. He also fears that a change in leadership might mean they never get finished in the first place.
"These are government funded projects," said Wheeler. "One stroke of the pen in Washington D.C., a change of parties, and they'll stop the funding and the project will go bankrupt."
Schlicht on the other hand argues that the person who owns the land should have the ultimate say over what happens to it, not their neighbors.
"It's his farm, he has the right to farm how he wants to do it," said Schlicht. "They're just trying to restrict this one aspect of his life."
Despite the ordinance going into effect, the township says they have yet to receive an application for any solar farms to be built in Montrose Township. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/montrose-township-residents-petition-for-removal-of-new-solar-farm-ordinance/article_a1784e88-15fa-11ee-b242-63e547b8ae53.html | 2023-06-28T22:12:41 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/montrose-township-residents-petition-for-removal-of-new-solar-farm-ordinance/article_a1784e88-15fa-11ee-b242-63e547b8ae53.html |
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury, accused of a charge relating to Social Security fraud.
According to the Department of Justice, Susan Mentser, 70, allegedly stole and converted around $21,483 in Supplemental Security Income benefits from around June 2018 to March 2020.
Mentser then allegedly deposited the money into her dead mother’s bank account, which she knew she wasn’t entitled to, officials said.
Mentser faces a maximum of ten years in prison, a fine of a maximum of $250,000 or both.
According to officials, the sentence will be based on the seriousness of the offense and prior criminal history.
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PITTSBURGH — After six years of serving customers on Walnut Street in Shadyside, Acorn announced it recently closed its doors.
The fine-dining restaurant opened in 2017 in a high-end retail district, surrounded by shops and other eateries. We spoke with people who live in the area who said there have been other vacancies on Walnut Street that have yet to be filled. They hope that something moves into this space quickly.
“I like Italian, a restaurant would be great, I am open…could be anything.You don’t want it empty, that’s for sure,” Richard Andracki said.
“A local establishment leaving…that’s always sad. It’s bad to see open storefronts with no one in them,” Susan Eles said.
Acorn’s last day in operation was June 26.
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KITTANNING, Pa. — If you say the name Zachary Baum in Armstrong County, people know who you’re talking about.
He’s accused of sexually assaulting and strangling five women over the last few years.
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For the last 10 months, he’s been behind bars, but this week, he was allowed to bond out, by paying just $1.
Baum’s defense attorney spoke to Channel 11 by phone about the judge’s decision.
“He put him on house arrest, he’s got conditions, restrictions and he’s not a danger to anybody. And most importantly, he maintains his complete innocence,” defense attorney Joe Hudak said.”
Legal expert, Phil DiLucente, explained Baum was granted bond because everyone has the right to a speedy trial. And since Baum was behind bars for 10 months, it was either time for a trial, or to be released on bond.
“Unless it’s first or second degree murder, someone who is a defendant should always be given the ability to have a bond. And that bond might be low, it just depends on numerous factors,” DiLucente said.
Some of those factors include criminal history, if he’s a threat to the community, and if the defendant will show up to court.
Baum’s bond was orginally 100,000 thousand dollars when he was first booked, and was just modified to $1 — quite the difference.
DiLucente says it was all up to the judge.
“Judges have bond in all shapes and sizes. They could be modified at any time once bond is granted,” he added.
Several women have contacted Channel 11 saying they are concerned that Baum is out on bond.
“He maintains that he truly is innocent, and each of these five cases is extremely weak. The facts are very questionable, and there’s a lot of reasonable doubt in each of the allegations,” Hudak said.
Hudak also said that Baum is on house arrest and is not allowed to use social media. The DA said he also has a probation officer.
The Attorney General is now prosecuting this case because of scheduling conflicts with the Armstrong County DA.
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A 45-year-old man who admitted to secretly recording nearly two dozen women as they undressed is headed to prison.
Prosecutors said Darius Bradford admitted to three charges of felony burglary of a habitation with intent to commit invasive visual recording. Bradford asked a Collin County jury to decide his punishment and they decided on life for each charge, the maximum sentence possible.
The Collin County District Attorney's Office said investigators found dozens of secretly-recorded invasive videos on Bradford's mobile phone, including one of a 15-year-old girl who was the daughter of his ex-girlfriend. They alleged Bradford recorded at least 47 videos of 23 different women.
Bradford was arrested in August 2022 when a woman reported to her apartment complex management that their maintenance man left his phone in her bathroom to record her. According to police, his phone began to remotely erase upon their arrival.
Police said despite the attempt to erase evidence, investigators found videos on Bradford's phone that showed him setting up the device to record and leaving it behind on three occasions. Investigators said Bradford would secretly place his phone in a position that would catch a woman undressing or put it at an angle so it could record up a woman’s skirt or dress.
"This perpetrator violated the privacy of 23 different women on 47 different occasions by secretly recording up-skirt and undressing videos. He used his job to gain access and his manipulative personality to gain their trust, definitely earning him a life sentence," Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a statement.
In April, Bradford was interviewed as an inmate looking forward to the Collin County I.G.N.I.T.E initiative. He stated he wanted to put his past behind him and "move for a prosperous future."
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Evidence that Bradford was arrested in 2008 and 2010 on charges of invasive visual recording was also presented in court. He was sentenced to 30 days in prison in 2008 and never prosecuted in 2010.
Prosecutors said the jury took into consideration Bradford's criminal history when deciding on a sentence.
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Some South Dallas residents are hoping a warehouse developer will change their plans to put a distribution center in their community.
Along Wheatland Road in south Oak Cliff sits Friendship-West church, David W. Carter High School and houses.
But there is one thing people don't want, a warehouse. Developer Stonelake Capital Partners has plans on building a distribution warehouse in the area.
Some residents of the South Dallas neighborhood are concerned that 18-wheelers in the area will be dangerous.
"Most of the people in my neighborhood are senior citizens that are right there in that area,” longtime resident Lovey Hawkins said. “We have a hard enough time trying to get out on Wheatland Road as it is. You are talking about 18-wheelers and a warehouse? No. No way."
Friendship-West Church Senior Pastor Frederick Haynes III brought the residents' concerns to the Dallas City Council meeting on Wednesday.
"To put a distribution center that will house 18-wheelers in that community is an insult,” Haynes said addressing the council during public comment. “It's offensive and it must be stopped."
District 8 City Planning Commissioner Lorie Blair, who also lives nearby, said zoning of the area does allow a warehouse. Still, she opposes it because of the impact she fears it could have on the community and nearby hospital.
"Now they are going to have to fight warehousing and trucks in order to get our sick and infirmed to the nearest hospital," Blair said.
In a statement to NBC 5, Stonelake Capital Partners said:
“The 19-acre land site along Interstate 20 which Stonelake acquired in 2021 was widely marketed for sale and has been zoned for our intended use for over 22 years. Stonelake acquired the property along Interstate 20 only because it was fully entitled for the development of a logistics building. Stonelake is not seeking to rezone the property – we are simply requesting permits for our Class-A development because our plans fully comply with the existing entitlements and the City of Dallas code including environmental. The property is currently vacant land which has never previously been developed and will become a Class-A building and place of employment.”
People living in the area are hoping the developer will change their plans, but if not, they said they are willing to take stronger actions to try and stop it.
"We are going to pitch tents before we let that,” Hawkins said. “They are not putting a warehouse there. We will get out there in tents and stay." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/south-oak-cliff-neighbors-concerned-over-proposed-distribution-warehouse-in-their-community/3286242/ | 2023-06-28T22:15:20 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/south-oak-cliff-neighbors-concerned-over-proposed-distribution-warehouse-in-their-community/3286242/ |
The Chick-fil-A location at Southpointe Pavilions was closed on Wednesday afternoon because of a water main break.
There is no word on when the restaurant, located at 6810 S. 27th St., will reopen. A Facebook post apologized for the inconvenience and said updates will be provided via social media.
Top Journal Star photos for June 2023
A'rielle Harvell (bottom), 5, slides down an inflatable water slide next to her sisters, Yahkira Harvell (top), 4, and Samirah Graham, 13, on Monday in central Lincoln. The temperature in Lincoln reached 96 on Monday and was in the 90s again on Tuesday. The National Weather Service is forecasting highs in the 90s and mostly sunny conditions for at least the next week.
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David Campbell, a recent graduate from Union college's international rescue and relief program, climbs and rappels from a tree alongside Mike Mikler (not pictured) on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln.
The duo, who had earlier created a giant swing, said they were climbing the trees for fun and practice. The program for International rescue and relief is a bachelor of science degree designed for students who want to serve and help others in disaster and humanitarian relief.
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Southeast Community College Professor Michael Mellon teaches anatomy of the human brain to his class Tuesday in Lincoln. A change to community college funding in Nebraska will result in higher property taxes to support SCC next year, but officials say a tax credit will offset those increases.
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Crane removal equipment sits on Q St. between North 9th and 10th St. temporarily closing the section of Q until June 23rd, Monday, June 19, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Malone Ribbon Dancers, including Maisey Ratliff, 8, dance during Lincoln's Juneteenth celebration Saturday at Trago Park.
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Scott Copeland (Left) and Donnette Thayer (right) play Irish folk music with friends during the Hub Farmers Market at Union Plaza park on Wednesday. The markets are Wednesdays, from 5-7 p.m., through Sept. 20.
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Open Harvest employees shovel gravel at the Open Harvest ground breaking in the Telegraph District, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Dynasty Volleyball players Abigail Mullen (bottom left), Reese Messer (left), Claire Cisneros (top right), and Skyler Pierce (right) share snacks and stories with one another as they rest on the catwalk overlooking the volleyball courts ahead of their next match during the Midwest PreNationals tournament on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Sports Pavilion Lawrence in Lawrence.
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Fisherman Salem Alsareni, catches a 24 inch carp, weighing in at six and a half pounds at Holmes Lake, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Angela Gebhardt walks next to Star City Chorus during the Star City Pride Parade Saturday at the Nebraska state Capitol.
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Foster Care Closet employee Brooke Horton lifts boxes of diapers onto the bus before departing for Norfolk on Friday.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor candidate Rodney Bennett answers questions from students and staff who are part of the College of Law on Thursday at the Office of the President.
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Terrance McIntyre gets his hair cut by Treveon Phinney at 402 Fades Barber Shop on Thursday at Gateway Mall.
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Eliana Athena Vargas Smith, 2, plays in the fountain at Union Plaza park on Wednesday, when temperatures reached 88 degrees in Lincoln.
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Children extend their arms outward as they reach for bubbles to pop during a family fun night ice cream party on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Charles H. Gere Branch Library in Lincoln.
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Harper Trumble (top right) dances with her cousin Keegan VanDeWater (right) while Alexis Arai y Su Grupo perform as part of the Jazz in June concert series on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at in the Sheldon Sculpture Garden at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln. The first performers for Jazz in June drew a sizable crowd on Tuesday. The free concert series, held each Tuesday in June, will feature two sets of music from 7-7:45 p.m. and 8-8:45 p.m. Beyond the performances, the series will include education outreach coordinated by community centers and artists. A market offered food and drinks to hungry patrons. And a bike Valet will provided free, secure parking for bicycles from 5 p.m. until the end of the performance in the market.
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The Rev. T. Michael Williams signs the petition to repeal LB753 during Support our Schools Nebraska petition drive kickoff at the state Capitol on Tuesday.
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Mia Masch, 5, has her hair adjusted by her father Ian while his pet parrot Mango rests atop his shoulder during an animal blessing ceremony at First-Plymouth Church.
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Shriner clowns cover their hearts for the invocation before the Nebraska Shrine Bowl on Saturday at Cope Stadium in Kearney.
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A rainbow is seen near Ralston High School stadium during the Nebraska High School Soccer Senior Showcase on Friday.
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Grace Jacobson of Lincoln holds a rainbow umbrella over a coffin prop in front of the Governor's Mansion on Thursday, the final day of the legislative session.
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Nikita (black) jumps into the dog pool as Pearl chases after her at Off Leash Dog Bar on Wednesday.
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Lincoln East’s Carter Mick (10) poses for portrait , Monday, May 29, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Rebecca Rager greets her grandfather Alfred Zieg (from left) during a celebration before his birthday on Wednesday, in the Gramercy dining room on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at The Residence at Gramercy in Lincoln. 'It has been a life for sure," Alfred Zieg said during the celebration. "And on Wednesday I get to start all over again, right?"
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Muggs, a 6 year-old chocolate lab fetches his toy from the water following his dive on Saturday at Paws 4 Fun in Lincoln.
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Fire fighters clear out hot debris pulled off of 411 Mulder Dr home after alert two back yard fire, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Y-12 Federal Credit Union launches paid summer internship program
Y-12 Federal Credit Union recently launched a paid summer internship program and welcomed its first four summer interns on June 12. This eight-week program integrates what students learn in the classroom and allows them to apply the knowledge to real-world business situations.
The program includes a 40-hour workweek in an office setting. Interns start with a project, receiving coaching and feedback from the credit union’s executive leaders through bi-weekly check-ins and roundtable discussions as each project progresses. Other organized activities will challenge the interns to foster critical thinking, creativity, and engagement.
After the eight-week program ends on Aug. 4, each intern will conduct an exit interview where they will be able to provide feedback on how beneficial the program was to them and their preparation for postgraduation success.
Chief People Officer Lynn Boston and the human resources team spent 2022 planning and preparing for the program launch.
Y-12 FCU slated four positions for this inaugural summer program within the marketing, information technology (IT), accounting, and human resources departments.
Meg McGee, who is interning in the marketing department, was interviewed about her initial Credit Union interactions. “My onboarding experience has been incredible! I already feel part of the Y-12 FCU family," she said. | https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/local/2023/06/28/y-12-federal-credit-union-launches-paid-summer-internship-program/70356714007/ | 2023-06-28T22:15:54 | 0 | https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/local/2023/06/28/y-12-federal-credit-union-launches-paid-summer-internship-program/70356714007/ |
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The developer behind a big mixed-use project in a fast-growing Lake County suburb has revealed it has more land under contract -- an acquisition that, once closed, will make the development nearly 40% bigger than first reported and worth $300 million at completion.
Read: Disturbance south of Bermuda being monitored
Orlando-based Green Slate Land & Development has an additional 44 acres under contract for its Groveland Square project. This will enhance the existing 117-acre assemblage at the southeast corner of U.S. 27 and State Road 19, in Groveland, adjacent the city’s Ford Commerce Park and near its interchange with Florida’s Turnpike.
That’s according to Ike Cottle, president and CEO for the local firm, who told Orlando Business Journal that the additional land will allow the developer to grow its commercial component, closest to the intersection of U.S. 27 and S.R. 19, to 18 acres, as well as to add a second multifamily site to the project.
Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Six teenagers are now being charged for stealing a car that was later involved in a deadly crash in Orange County.
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Investigators say the teens packed into a stolen SUV just before 4:30 a.m. on April 23 and ran a red light at the intersection of State Road 408 and Dean Road, colliding with another car and killing the innocent 23-year-old driver.
A newly released report reveals more details of the investigation.
READ: ‘Retaliation’: Daytona Beach police chief says recent shooting cases are related
According to the report, the six teens- ranging in age from 14 to 17 years old- stole a Hyundai Santa Fe from an Uber driver’s apartment complex.
Investigators say a 16-year-old was driving when they ran the red light at Dean Road and State Road 408, colliding with 23-year-old Christian Romero’s Toyota 4-Runner and killing him.
READ: Port Canaveral questions space industry’s push to put bridge project on hold
A judge issued warrants for the six teens on May 17 for felony grand theft charges out of Orange County.
Meanwhile, the Florida Highway Patrol is still working to complete their own investigation into the crash.
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When asked whether FHP plans to file charges against the teens for Romero’s death, an FHP spokesperson issued a statement saying they’re still waiting on results from FDLE regarding the case.
“The final charges will not be issued until the entire traffic homicide investigation is complete,” the statement said.
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An Ivanhoe Village property with two of the popular district’s more distinct buildings may soon be redeveloped.
Read: Disturbance south of Bermuda being monitored
Plans have been filed with the city of Orlando to redevelop the 1.3-acre property at 1155 N. Orange Ave., which has long been home to Lightstyles of Orlando, a home lighting and ceiling fan shop, as well as office furniture store Workscapes.
In place of the two retail buildings would rise a 14-story tower with 252 apartments, 7,864 square feet of ground-floor retail and associated parking, according to a master plan request filed with the city.
Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Port Canaveral leaders are pushing the Florida Department of Transportation to get a $120 million bridge replacement project back on track after the agency put the project on hold this month.
The proposal to replace the State Road 401 drawbridge leading into the port has been years in the making. The current 25-foot bridge is considered old, small and obsolete.
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Dozens of times each day, the bridge has to open for nautical traffic to pass, port officials report, which stops vehicle traffic and threatens a breakdown.
“It’s a single point of failure for everything that happens on the north side of our port,” CEO Cpt. John Murray said during a press conference Wednesday.
Read: Project to replace Port Canaveral drawbridge placed on hold
Murray said the space industry flagged the project well after the public comment period ended, worrying that the planned fixed replacement bridge was too small at 65-foot clearance and would restrict rocket parts or boosters from being carried underneath.
Port officials said the space industry was focused on an issue that didn’t matter.
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“The ones that are landing the rocket vehicles in a vertical position which might require a drawbridge would never fit through the canal locks which are right behind the bridge,” Murray said. “The ones that, for example, SpaceX is using, they’re all 150 feet wide and the locks are only 90 feet wide.”
It’s not clear how long FDOT’s pause will last. The agency’s communications staff said they were gathering information in order to provide a statement or response to the port’s press conference.
Read: New cruise ship to start sailing from Port Canaveral this year
Murray said the State Road 528 widening project to bring more people to the port was also being delayed as a result of the pause.
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, Fla. — Police in Daytona Beach said that a recent rise in gun violence is related in many cases.
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Police Chief Jakari Young gave an update Wednesday on the department’s efforts to curb violent crime.
The chief said they are starting to solve some of these shootings and have learned the shootings are connected.
Six months into this year, seven people have been killed in shootings and dozens more have been injured in Daytona Beach.
Read: Report: Georgia man caught recording woman in dressing room of Daytona Beach clothing store
“We have intensified our collaboration with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to enhance intelligence sharing and coordination of our enforcement efforts,” Young said.
With the joint investigation, police learned the victim in a January homicide on Tucker Street was not the intended target.
Young said the suspect, Javin Clayton, who has since been arrested, was in a black SUV when he pulled the trigger.
Read: 2 men injured in Daytona Beach shooting
The same vehicle was found at the scene of another shooting on Maple Street three months later.
“Which ultimately leads us to believe that the Maple Street shooting was in retaliation for Tucker Street,” Young said.
Other homicides, like one on Hudston Street that killed a 16-year-old in May, remain unsolved without a motive.
Read: Police identify boy, 16, killed in Daytona Beach shooting; killer still sought
When Channel 9 spoke with Young last month and asked how he planned to tackle to increase in violence, Young pointed to problems with infrastructure.
Police have been trying to install more lights and cameras in low-income Daytona Beach neighborhoods.
Several mothers of victims of these shootings organized a march against gun violence Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Midtown Cultural Center.
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Seminole County Supervisor of Elections has started a campaign to make sure voters who usually register to vote-by-mail know they have to re-register every election cycle, due to a change in state law.
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One of their methods for alerting voters will be by way of mailers explaining how they can re-register to vote by mail.
According to the data, about a third of Seminole County’s 342,000 registered voters could have voted by mail in the last general election.
“So effectively, we had about 100,000 vote-by-mail requests on file,” Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Christopher Anderson explained. “They all expired…so our list after that going into 2023 went to zero.”
Anderson says they’re now tasked with making sure voters know that they must re-register to be able to vote by mail in the 2024 election. This week, they’re sending out emails, as well as the mailers, to voters who cast their ballots through the mail in the past.
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“If you’d like to continue to vote by mail, from this point on to the general election of 2024, you’re going to need this sign-up,” Anderson said. “So we want to make sure that they’re aware of that, because we certainly don’t want them to wait to the last minute and miss out on having a ballot mailed to them if they can’t get out to the polls.”
Due to a change in Florida law, all vote-by-mail requests expired on 12/31/2022. All registered voters who wish to vote by mail must submit a new request that for all elections through the 2024 General Election. Request your vote-by-mail ballot here: https://t.co/nIOIgKy6Mb pic.twitter.com/pAmsbPl8q8
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Anderson says the change was made because some voters didn’t want to vote by mail, so it was a way to clear the list and start over fresh. He says it’s up to his office to make sure voters are not disenfranchised.
READ: Which Central Florida cities, ZIP codes are the fastest growing?
“So we’re going to do everything we can to make sure that voters don’t feel that way, and that they realize that yes, there are many easy methods,” Anderson said.
Anderson will be out at all county libraries between July 17 and July 21 to sign people up, as well as other community events.
However, for those who already know they want to vote by mail, Anderson says it’s best to sign up as soon as possible.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 60 percent of people with health insurance have had trouble using their plans in the past year, according to a nationwide survey evaluating healthcare coverage.
These insurance problems include denied claims, difficulty trying to find an in-network provider and delays and denials of care that involved an insurer’s previous authorization. Researchers said this could result in delayed treatment or not getting care at all.
“This is more than a mere annoyance. This really does and can have profound implications financially and to health,” said Kaye Pestaina, Vice President at KFF.
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This latest report is from KFF, a nonprofit organization that focuses on health policy.
It finds insurance problems are more common for patients with significant healthcare needs. For example, about two-thirds who consider their health as “fair”, or “poor” reported a problem in the past year. It also shows more than 70 percent of those who receive mental health treatment experience troubles too.
Pestania said there’s a lot of confusion when people try to address these troubles.
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“One of the surprises was how many problems go unresolved,” she said. “A large percentage of people who say I either gave up trying to figure out what the answer was, or I never even followed up.”
This isn’t limited to one type of insurance. Researchers evaluated plans from employers, the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace, Medicaid and Medicare.
They believe simplifying policies would help.
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“A little more information can go a long way around what’s covered and not covered around what the cost of a particular procedure is before you get it,” said Pestania.
Doctors say it’s also important for people to know their rights like your ability to appeal a denied claim.
Read: What you should know about the CDC alert on malaria cases found in two states
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Population in Central Florida has seen dramatic changes in recent years, especially if your area is in anyway related to the word “Lake.”
Read: Disturbance south of Bermuda being monitored
The U.S. Census Bureau releases population estimates in city and ZIP code areas every year, and Central Florida has demonstrated a relatively even population growth.
See a map and sortable table of Florida cities, villages, towns and designated areas by their three-year population change from 2020-2022.
Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website.
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Substance-abuse prevention educational seminars and field trips available for kids
CANTON − The Stark County Urban Minority Alcohol & Drug Addiction Outreach Project and Community Drop in Center, 1492 Cherry Ave. SE, are sponsoring Project Prevent substance-abuse prevention educational seminars and field trips for ages 6 through 17.
Call 330-949-1927 or 234-214-0037 for more information. The remaining schedule is as follows:
Wednesday: Our concerns about substance abuse (Massillon Museum)
Thursday: Do you know what opiate drugs are? (Canton Classic Car Museum)
Friday: Is marijuana a drug to be concerned about? (National First Ladies Library)
July 5: Health issues related to substance abuse (MAPS Air Museum)
July 6: Devastation of a community by drug abuse (Canton Art Museum)
July 7: What is self-medicating as it relates to drug abuse? (dinner at restaurant) | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/06/28/substance-abuse-prevention-educational-seminars-and-field-trips-available-for-kids/70357497007/ | 2023-06-28T22:20:21 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/06/28/substance-abuse-prevention-educational-seminars-and-field-trips-available-for-kids/70357497007/ |
ALLIANCE
Alliance Health Department to spray for mosquitoes this week in city parks, other areas
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- Alliance Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday in city parks, water and wastewater treatment plants and areas near Mahoning River.
- Beekeepers should protect hives and people with respiratory problems may choose to stay inside, officials warned.
- To eliminate breeding sites, health officials have offered several suggestions, including removing water-holding containers.
ALLIANCE − Alliance City Health Department will be spraying for mosquitos Thursday night in various areas.
The spraying will take place between 8 and 11 p.m. in city parks, water and wastewater treatment plants and areas adjacent to the Mahoning River, according to a news release. Low temperatures, rain or wind could postpone spraying, officials say.
Beekeepers should protect their hives. Those with respiratory problems might wish to stay inside.
The health department offered the following tips for mosquito prevention:
- Avoid outdoor activities between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- If you must be outdoors, be sure to wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, shoes and socks. Light colors are least attractive to mosquitoes.
- Use Environmental Protect Agency registered mosquito repellant and follow the label directions.
- Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out of your home.
To eliminate breeding sites near your home, health officials said:
- Remove all discarded tires and other water-holding containers such as tires, cans and unused flower pots from your property.
- Eliminate standing water from your property.
- Make sure all gutters are clean and drain properly
- Clean and chlorinate pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs. Keep them empty when not in use and drain water from pool covers.
- Change water in bird baths weekly.
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JACKSON
Jackson Township trustees rezone SoL Harris/Day land for parking lot expansion
The Repository
Jackson Township trustees
Tuesday meeting
KEY ACTION: Held a public rezoning hearing and then voted to approve the request for SoL Harris/Day Architecture at 6677 Frank Ave. NW.
DISCUSSION: The company sought to rezone about 0.5 of an acre at the rear of its 2.15-acre tract south of Portage Street NW from two-family residential district to neighborhood business district.
COO Domenic Ferrante said the company built a building on the lot in 2012 and now needs the parking lot expanded. No one spoke against the rezoning.
The Zoning Commission recommended on June 8 to approve the request and the trustees agreed to grant the rezoning.
OTHER ACTION:
- Approved a temporary right of entry agreement from Stark Parks for a parking lot at Schuring Park. The township is building a parking lot and about 100 yards of it is on Stark Parks land.
- Approved renewing the Axon agreement for five years for the Police Department. The contract is for upkeep and refreshing the body cams, cruiser cams and Tasers. The total amount for the five years is $687,969.
- Approved a vehicle service body purchase for the Fire Department from ALE Truck Beds for $37,0002.
UP NEXT: Meet at 5 p.m., July 11 at Township Hall.
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Canadian wildfires create hazy skies in Canton, Northeast Ohio; cause Air Quality Advisory
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is creating hazy conditions across Northeast Ohio today, according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
The region is under an Air Quality Advisory for fine particulate matter until midnight Wednesday. Affected counties include Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark and Summit.
That means anyone in a sensitive group – including young children, older adults or those with heart and lung disease – should stay indoors for any physical activity, and everyone else should limit the amount of time they are active outdoors.
Only a few people could be seen on the walking track at Stadium Park in Canton on Wednesday afternoon.
Four pickleball players were sitting on the table off Stadium Drive NW.
"I think it's poor," Andy Katusin, 72, of Pike Township, said about the air quality with a laugh. He said he thought the weather forecast had called for the winds to carry the smoky air north. He said he wasn't concerned about the effect of the air on his health. And it hadn't caused him any breathing issues as he played earlier.
"We've just kind of been taking it easy anyway. So it's not like we're getting crazy," Katusin said.
Katusin noticed there were far fewer people around the park than normal.
"I'm sure the air quality has some people (concerned). I may regret this (playing pickleball this afternoon) tomorrow. Or over the weekend."
Bob Grier, 66, of Massillon, had recently arrived to join Katusin and the other pickleballers after work. He said he was playing despite the air situation because he is "addicted to the game."
He wasn't worried about the effect of the air on his health.
"I think if it was hotter and the wind wasn't blowing it would be a whole lot different. .. if it was less windy and a little bit more hotter it would be a whole lot worse. I don't think anybody would be here then."
The Canton Parks and Recreation Department later announced the cancellation of all softball and volleyball games Wednesday evening.
Air Quality Index is 'very unhealthy' for Canton, Northeast Ohio
The air quality tracking site AirNow.gov ranks Canton air as "very unhealthy," with a score of 260 out of 500. The site, a partnership between the EPA, NWS, NASA and others, ranks Canton's air worse than Beijing, China (71), and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (154).
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Where are the wildfires in Canada?
There were 487 active wildfires burning throughout Canada as of Wednesday, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. Of those, 253 are considered out of control.
It's one of the worst wildfire seasons on record for the country. Smoke from wildland fires burning in Quebec has even reached parts of southwestern Europe, NASA's Earth Observatory reported on Monday. Soot particles reached across 2,000 miles of the Atlantic Ocean, causing hazy skies in Europe. Air quality there is mostly fair because the particulates are higher in the atmosphere, NASA said.
Experts say the number of fires in Canada will increase in the coming years. And scientists said early this month that human-caused climate change will lead to more fires in the U.S. So whether it's future Canadian fires or the wildfire season in the U.S., odds are you'll encounter toxic smoke in years to come, which has prompted health experts to warn of the smoke's dangers.
"If the air quality outdoors is really bad, stay indoors as much as possible," says William P. Bahnfleth, an engineer and a professor of architectural engineering at Penn State University. "If you must go out in the smoke wear an N95 mask outdoors, and avoid heavy exertion."
How to filter out wildfire smoke in your home
Because staying indoors is your best protection from toxic smoke, experts recommend giving your house a wildfire checkup.
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech Linsey Marr says, "The overall goal is to keep the outdoor air outside and to clean the indoor air as much as possible." Marr and Bahnfleth offer these tips:
- Keep your windows closed.
- “If your system brings in outdoor air, turn off the outdoor air supply. Outdoor air is often brought in by an energy recovery ventilator that can be switched off independently,” says Bahnfleth.
- If you have central HVAC, put in the highest efficiency filters that they can accommodate (MERV 11 or higher desired), and set the fan to run continuously. Residential HVAC systems usually recirculate air and do not bring in outdoor air so by running the fan you are using the system as a whole-house air cleaner.
How to improve the air inside your home during a wildfire
- Run bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans only as needed. They end up pulling outdoor air into other parts of the residence.
- If you have a portable air filtration unit, like a HEPA air purifier that removes particles from the air, run it on high.
- If you have a window AC unit, check to see that the filter is installed correctly. Run it with the fan on high to circulate air through the filter and remove as many particles as possible. Most units use recirculated air only and do not pull in outdoor air. A small minority have a setting that allows you to control the amount of outdoor air, and you should set these to zero outdoor air. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/06/28/unhealthy-air-quality-in-canton-ohio-made-by-canadian-wildfires/70365554007/ | 2023-06-28T22:20:36 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/06/28/unhealthy-air-quality-in-canton-ohio-made-by-canadian-wildfires/70365554007/ |
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — The Tupelo Police Department is investigating a string of car break-ins.
The break-ins happened early Tuesday, June 27 in the Lake Circle subdivision in west Tupelo.
The burglar or burglars broke into at least five vehicles and stole various items.
The Tupelo Police Department has not announced any arrests. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/cars-burglarized-in-west-tupelo-subdivision/article_e98c9676-15ea-11ee-8d6b-17b803a9219c.html | 2023-06-28T22:20:37 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/cars-burglarized-in-west-tupelo-subdivision/article_e98c9676-15ea-11ee-8d6b-17b803a9219c.html |
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A military veteran is spending an entire week camped out inside a mall to raise money for disabled veterans.
Scott Burns is currently camped out at the food court inside The Mall at Barnes Crossing in Tupelo.
He lost both of his legs because of service-related injuries he sustained during his time in the Marine Corps.
As a way to help his fellow disabled veterans, he created the nonprofit 7 Days for the Troops.
This is the 17th version of his fundraiser. He hopes to raise $32,000 to purchase two motorized chairs for two disabled veterans. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/marine-raising-money-for-disabled-veterans-by-camping-inside-tupelo-mall/article_311a6fac-15ed-11ee-85d3-33b3880b74cc.html | 2023-06-28T22:20:43 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/marine-raising-money-for-disabled-veterans-by-camping-inside-tupelo-mall/article_311a6fac-15ed-11ee-85d3-33b3880b74cc.html |
MITCHELL — Mitchell Baseball Association has halted activities for the Post 18 Legion team until further notice due to “player personnel issues,” according to Legion head coach Luke Norden and confirmed by MBA President Jason Christensen.
Christensen said the circumstances that caused the suspension of baseball activities are due to a legal or criminal matter. There is not a definite timetable for the resumption of baseball activities as the MBA board of directors follows a "day-by-day process."
The Mitchell Republic, acting on a community tip, reached out to the South Dakota Attorney General's Office requesting comment on the matter. The office oversees the state's Division of Criminal Investigation. A spokesman said state law enforcement "is aware of the allegations" but will not comment further due to the involvement of juveniles.
As of Wednesday, June 28, no individual suspensions have been levied by the MBA.
The decision impacts the Post 18 Legion team, while the Junior Legion and teener teams — Mitchell Black and Mitchell White — are continuing games and practices as normal.
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Post 18's last game was played on Tuesday, June 20. Six games have been impacted — four tournament games from June 23-25 in Gillette, Wyoming, and a June 28 home doubleheader against Brandon Valley, from the suspension. Post 18 was scheduled to play Wednesday, June 28, at Cadwell Park and again Friday, June 30, at Aberdeen.
Officials have not provided specific details as to what has halted the season when asked by the Mitchell Republic. The Mitchell Baseball Association bylaws, listed on the program's website , include a section titled, "Misconduct."
"Policies pertaining to misconduct by players, parents and coaches are set forth in the Association's Misbehavior Policies," the bylaws read. "Any player, parent or coach guilty of conduct contrary to these policies or the spirit of these Bylaws is subject to removal from participation in the MBA sponsored teams by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board."
The Mitchell Republic has requested a copy of the Mitchell Baseball Association's "Misbehavior Policies" document and is waiting for a response.
Norden, who is also Mitchell Baseball Association's director of baseball operations, declined to comment further on the matter. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/mitchell-legion-season-stopped-as-officials-review-player-personnel-issues | 2023-06-28T22:22:16 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/mitchell-legion-season-stopped-as-officials-review-player-personnel-issues |
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana’s Annual Premier Partner, Strack & Van Til, recently extended its support by adding the Food Bank’s Mobile Market Program to its sponsorship in 2023.
The Mobile Markets, mobile food pantries, will be traveling through Lake and Porter Counties, according to a statement.
“As part of our commitment to helping make northwest Indiana a better place for all, we are proud to support the Food Bank in their efforts to reduce food insecurity,” said Strack & Van Til CEO Jeff Strack. “As society has moved on from the depths of the pandemic, there are still many people who are struggling to find food to feed their families and we want to help those families by supporting numerous mobile markets over the summer months.”
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Strack & Van Til jumped at the chance to volunteer in robust numbers, said Vice President of Development and Communications Amy Briseño.
Volunteers have come to warehouses to pack food and donated goods for holiday meals. Now, they’re attributing those skills to the Mobile Markets, Briseño said.
The Food Bank’s Mobile Markets are held four to six times a week, serving food insecure individuals and families in the area.
“Our Mobile Markets are our largest direct service model,” Briseño said. “Each market serves between 150 to 550 households with our onsite ones being the largest.”
That being said, support for the food bank comes in a variety of ways.
“Support like this, from Strack & Van Til is a prime example of what it takes to carry out our mission,” Briseño said. “Investment from local companies, along with private and public grant funding, and our individual donors is what makes it possible.”
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana has been leading hunger relief efforts and the fight against food insecurity in the Region since 1982. The Food Bank distributes more than 7 million pounds of groceries annually to families, children, seniors and individuals in Lake and Porter Counties through more than 110 partner agencies, Mobile Market Distributions, Commodity Supplemental Food Program for Seniors, Backpack Programs, Pantry Pack Programs and more.
To learn more or to volunteer, visit foodbanknwi.org or foodbanknwi.org/volunteer. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/the-food-bank-of-northwest-indiana-expands-mobile-market-program-with-help-of-local-sponsorship/article_7da18b40-15e2-11ee-b40e-7bf83bd2f64b.html | 2023-06-28T22:22:24 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/the-food-bank-of-northwest-indiana-expands-mobile-market-program-with-help-of-local-sponsorship/article_7da18b40-15e2-11ee-b40e-7bf83bd2f64b.html |
Static-X and Sevendust will soon rock Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.
The rock bands will bring their Machine Killer Tour to the Hard Rock Live venue at 5400 West 29th Ave. in Gary on Thursday, Oct. 19. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 21+ show, which is standing room only.
Dope and Lines of Loyalty will serve as the opening acts for the dual headliners.
Static-X is an industrial band that formed in Los Angeles in 1994.
"With the success of their last release Project Regeneration: Vol 1 and on the heels of their recent multiple city sold-out Rise Of The Machine tour, Static-X have reinvigorated their fan base and brought Evil Disco back to the masses. The original lineup of Tony Campos, Koichi Fukuda and Ken Jay backed by frontman Xer0 have proven that Static-X is back and better than ever," Hard Rock Casino said in a press release. "The Rise Of The Machine tour sold out 37 of its 42 dates, while showcasing the largest stage production that Static-X has ever put together. The band promises that the production on The Truth Killer Tour is going to be even bigger and more impressive this time around."
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Static-X is known for songs like "Destroy," Terminator Oscillator" and "Skinnyman." It's still making new music, including a forthcoming album.
"Static-X announced 'Project Regeneration: Vol 2' and released the first single from that album – a cover of the Nine Inch Nails classic 'Terrible Liel,'" Hard Rock Casino said in a press release. "The upcoming album is produced by the band’s current vocalist/guitarist Xer0 and mixed/mastered by long-time collaborator Ulrich Wild."
Sevendust is a metal band hailing from Atlanta that also got its start in 1994. It's collaborated with varied acts like Deftones, Daughtry and Xzibit.
"Sevendust never follows a linear path. Instead, they continue to bulldoze a lane of their own with a proven one-two punch of rumbling grooves, unpredictable riffing and stirringly soulful vocals unlike anything else in hard rock," Hard Rock Casino said in a press release. "As a result, their music connects straight to the heart as evidenced by their full-contact live shows and diehard family of fans. It’s why they’ve been around since 1994, tallied global sales of seven million, logged three gold-selling albums, delivered three Top 15 debuts on the Billboard 200, and garnered a Grammy Award nomination in the category of Best Metal Performance. They’re the rare force of nature who not only graced the bills of Woodstock and OZZfest, but also Shiprocked! and Sonic Temple and some of the largest stages around the globe."
Tickets are $39.50.
For more information, call 219-228-2383 or visit hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/static-x-and-sevendust-to-bring-machine-killer-tour-to-hard-rock-casino/article_d56a8a72-155e-11ee-bbd8-57ce5a4c0f51.html | 2023-06-28T22:22:35 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/static-x-and-sevendust-to-bring-machine-killer-tour-to-hard-rock-casino/article_d56a8a72-155e-11ee-bbd8-57ce5a4c0f51.html |
The Nampa School Board is looking for a new Zone 3 trustee after Trustee Tracey Pearson resigned from the board for personal reasons.
The board accepted Pearson's resignation on Tuesday, according to Kathleen Tuck, communications director for the district. Applicants to replace her must be at least 18 years old and live in Zone 3. Trustees are responsible for setting school district policy, approving the annual budget, adopting curriculum and hiring and supervising the superintendent, among other duties.
"We're just really excited to see who applies," Tuck said.
Applications will be open until Aug. 11, according to a release from the Nampa School District. The applicant appointed will serve until December 2025, when the term expires.
Pearson's campaign platform was centered around parent's choice; she was sworn in as a trustee in January 2022. In May 2022, she voted in favor of removing 22 books from school libraries "forever." More recently, she spoke in favor of policy 2050 during its first read in May. The policy prohibits gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender identity and gender expression to be discussed or taught about in Nampa schools. The policy was passed by the board on June 19.
Applications to join the board can be found at nampa.school/Zone3Application. Applicants can find out which zone they live in by visiting nampa.school/TrusteeZones. Applications should be returned to the Board Clerk, Krissy LaMont, at Nampa School District, 619 S. Canyon St., or via email at c_klamont@nsd131.org.
Emily White is a reporter for the Idaho Press. She covers Boise and Ada County with an emphasis on education. Follow her on Twitter @EmilyWhite177 and email her at ewhite@idahopress.com | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/nampa-school-board-seeks-replacement-after-trustee-resigns/article_a8922ea6-15c7-11ee-8c72-bf51d14b5287.html | 2023-06-28T22:30:20 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/nampa-school-board-seeks-replacement-after-trustee-resigns/article_a8922ea6-15c7-11ee-8c72-bf51d14b5287.html |
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The gray whales migrating along North America’s Pacific coastline continue to see declining population numbers, the latest count conducted by NOAA Fisheries shows.
In 2019, NOAA Fisheries declared an “Unusual Mortality Event” for gray whales in the eastern North Pacific following a surge of strandings. Since 2016, the region’s gray whale population has declined from approximately 27,000 to 14,500, the federal agency estimates.
“The decline is thought to be connected, at least in part, to shifts in the distribution and abundance of prey that gray whales feed on during summer months spent in the Arctic,” NOAA said in its 2023 population report.
While local gray whale populations continue to shrink, NOAA scientists say there are new signs of recovery.
Based on data recorded by Mexican researchers in the lagoons of Baja California, where the whales spend the winter months, more gray whale calves are being born and the fewest strandings occurred since the Unusual Mortality Event began. Researchers who led the whale count, like Aimée Lang of the Southwest Fisheries Science Center, say that the findings suggest the gray whale mortality event may be slowing.
“Following the decline in numbers of stranded whales and improvements in body condition, the next step toward recovery of the population would be increased reproductive success,” Lang said. “The reports of small increases in the number of calves in Mexico may be a promising sign.”
David Weller, the director of the Southwest Fisheries Science Center’s Marine Mammal and Turtle Division, said that researchers continue to monitor the whales and their calves as they make their seasonal migration north. Researchers expect to report the latest migratory numbers in the coming months.
“We continue to monitor the population closely,” Weller said. “We want to pick up on any signs or signals of a positive change in the concerning trend the population has undergone recently.”
While the center usually conducts two southern migration counts every five years. An additional gray whale count was done in 2023 and one more will be conducted in the winter of 2024 to track the population’s ongoing changes. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/researchers-see-signs-of-hope-despite-decline-in-west-coast-gray-whale-numbers/ | 2023-06-28T22:30:41 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/researchers-see-signs-of-hope-despite-decline-in-west-coast-gray-whale-numbers/ |
DUFFIELD, VA. (WJHL) – Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield installed the first colorblind viewfinder available in a Virginia state park.
At an unveiling Wednesday, four colorblind individuals got to look through the lens and see the full color of the park for the first time.
“It’s like my eyes…it’s like someone’s messed with the settings on them,” said Murphy Mullins as he saw the vibrant green colors of the valley.
The EnChroma color blind viewfinder is installed at the park’s gazebo overlooking Rye Cove.
According to a release, the viewfinder uses specialized lenses to help those with red-green colorblindness.
It created an overwhelming moment for Brian Brown, a colorblind mail carrier from Gate City.
“It’s incredible,” Brown said. “I’ve heard a lot of reactions today, and frankly a lot of them really sum it up. The details, the saturation, the contrast all turned up to what folks normally see.”
Ethan Howes, a colorblind Natural Tunnel park ranger, started the effort to get an EnChroma viewfinder in the park after seeing that some were installed in various locations around Tennessee.
He said the viewfinder promotes accessibility at the park as colorblindness is more common than one might think.
“It affects 1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women,” Howes said. “That’s a large part of the population we can target and be able to share in this great atmosphere we have here at the park.”
It’s the only one in the park for now, but Howes said more could be coming to Natural Tunnel and other Virginia state parks.
“Hopefully [it] won’t be the last one,” Howes said. “We have some plans hopefully moving forward to get some more in.”
The four got to take some color home too. Each was given a pair of Enchroma glasses to see full color wherever.
“I’m going to be like a kid with a magnifying glass,” Brown said. “Anything and everything I can look at, I will.”
Each man was left with joy and astonishment after taking a look.
Even though the view across the valley was extremely hazy, Mullins said he was still amazed by what he saw.
“Colors just kind of popped out at me,” Mullins said. “It was like a firework almost with my brain just started kind of re-aligning itself to see what these colors mean. Everything I’ve thought for the past 34 years of seeing around me is not what I’ve actually seen. It’s almost like a paradigm shift of how I view the world now.”
Mullins said he’s been a frequent visitor of the park in the past, and he’ll be returning in the fall to get a full view of the changing leaves.
The viewfinder can be used by non-colorblind people too. Howes said it makes colors more vibrant for those people.
You can find the viewfinder at the Natural Tunnel State Park gazebo, up the road from the Blockhouse Visitor Center. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/new-viewfinder-lets-colorblind-visitors-see-full-beauty-of-natural-tunnel-state-park/ | 2023-06-28T22:31:18 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/new-viewfinder-lets-colorblind-visitors-see-full-beauty-of-natural-tunnel-state-park/ |
MOSHEIM, Tenn. (WJHL) — Mosheim police say someone shot at an occupied police car early Wednesday morning.
According to the Mosheim Police Department, the incident happened around 2 a.m. as an officer was patrolling eastbound on Andrew Johnson Highway between Pottertown Road and Forest Road.
“The officer observed a group of cars traveling west on Andrew Johnson Highway when a shot from what is believed to be a larger caliber pistol was fired at the patrol car,” the police department said in a release.
Due to poor lighting, the officer was unable to give an accurate description of the vehicle and the vehicle was not found when the officer tried to pursue it, according to police.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Mosheim Police Department at 423-422-7666. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tips-sought-after-mosheim-police-officer-reportedly-shot-at/ | 2023-06-28T22:31:24 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tips-sought-after-mosheim-police-officer-reportedly-shot-at/ |
COLUMBIA, Md. — Imagine getting home from a vacation to see you can't drive anywhere because all your wheels have been taken. It happened to one woman in Columbia last week.
It was a vacation to Puerto Rico for Michelle Lee and her partner. A time for relaxing and soaking up the sun, until she was notified of what was happening back at home.
"I turn the phone on and I have a Blink camera, so I looked on the Blink camera and I noticed that Howard County Police is knocking on the door,” said Lee, who lives in Columbia.
She called the police who informed her all four of the wheels on her Honda were stolen.
"I called Honda, I spoke with someone in service and they said 'oh yeah we are aware of it, it's happened weekly,'” said Lee.
Lee says she and her partner have lived at Huntington Square Apartments in Columbia for a year.
When they asked why the apartment didn't contact her when they saw the wheels were taken, she says the manager for the apartment gave this response, "He says that he didn't feel like it was an emergency, I tried to contact Michelle and it went straight to voicemail and he just left it at that.”
Soon after, Lee said a notification was sent out by email to all residents, stating in part they need to be aware of their surroundings and that no one can be responsible for your safety or your personal belongings.
But still nothing was mentioned that there was an auto related theft on the property.
"I get it, control what you can control, and at the same time crime is everywhere but if you can be preventative and control what you can control as much as possible, then maybe that wouldn't have happened,” said Lee.
But Lee said she just wants others to be aware so they can better prepare. “I asked him has this happened before and he says 'oh yeah, it happened a couple of months ago.' And I’m like wow if you had let us know that, if you would have let the community know that, then we would have never left our cars here on vacation.”
Lee said the lock lug nuts were also removed making her think this was an inside job. One mechanic shop, BA Autocare agreed that the person who did this would have specific knowledge of what's needed to remove the wheel locks.
"You have to have a special shape as opposed to being a universal that goes on and has to click, like a puzzle piece that goes on and does it. I know that certain dealerships always put them on they can add it as a add on to help it,” said Sandi Weaber, BA Autocare General Manager.
She says with the master key, the theft can take as little as 10 minutes to take all four wheels.
WMAR-2 News' Ashley McDowell reached out to Huntington Square Apartments to see if they will be informing their residents of the resent tire thefts on their property.
They said we need to wait for their PR department to respond. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/all-four-wheels-taken-from-womans-car-while-shes-on-vacation | 2023-06-28T22:34:25 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/all-four-wheels-taken-from-womans-car-while-shes-on-vacation |
BALTIMORE — We are less than a week away from July 4.
This means there will be cookouts and people will be heading to downtown Baltimore.
July 4 is a time when people from all across the country come together to celebrate.
One man from West Baltimore, who did not want to be identified, says he and his friends love to grill for the occasion.
Over at Pratt Street Ale House, Mark Greene, the operations manager, says they usually don't have a big turnout on Independence Day, but he is hoping things will be different this year.
"Hoping that they will be down and enjoying themselves and see the harbor," said Greene.
Greene says many businesses are still recovering from the pandemic. He says even if you don't come to his restaurant, he is hoping that people support the other businesses in downtown Baltimore.
"It hit us all pretty hard too, so seeing that influx of business coming and seeing folks coming out and seeing that influx of businesses says COVID we are done with you," said Greene.
We spoke to one man who goes by his nickname "Nickel Bag." He is a lifelong Baltimore resident. He is not sure yet if he will go to see the fireworks, but he is optimistic people will come downtown.
"I'm kind of an old man now. I don't hang out too late anymore here in Baltimore City, but I might go down there and check it out. I don't live far from here. I'm a local," said Nickel Bag. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-residents-and-businesses-are-gearing-up-for-july-4th | 2023-06-28T22:34:31 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-residents-and-businesses-are-gearing-up-for-july-4th |
The Maryland Supreme Court today said it would hear arguments in the Syed case in October.
This case was brought by Young Lee arguing his rights as a victim advocate in the Circuit Court had been denied during the hearing in which Adnan Syed's murder conviction was vacated and he was released from custody.
The Appellate Court agreed that Young Lee, as the brother of murder victim Hae Min Lee, was not given proper notice of the hearing and ordering the Circuit Court to repeat the hearing.
The order was stayed as the case worked its way through the courts, meaning Syed has not returned to prison as litigation continues.
Brief deadlines are set for August and September and the Supreme Court of Maryland will hear the arguments in this case on Thursday, October 5th. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-supreme-court-to-hear-arguments-in-syed-case | 2023-06-28T22:34:37 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-supreme-court-to-hear-arguments-in-syed-case |
BALTIMORE — To save someone after a traumatic injury, speed is everything.
And the fastest way to get around is to fly.
MedStar Transport Air Medical Service is celebrating forty years of saving lives in the skies.
It was the first program of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic and flies nearly 6,000 patients a year to MedStar Washington Hospital Center for specialized treatment.
They work as a mobile ICU, treating things like heart attacks, organ transplants, amputations, and complex births, where time is of the essence.
Their care is so critical, the government called on them during 9/11.
"Obviously 9/11 is a day that none of us are ever going to forget. MedStar Transport was the only civilian flight program that was allowed to operate that day and we were the first helicopter at the Pentagon after the attack," said J. Matt Sasser, Medical Director of MedStar Transport.
MedStar currently has three flight bases for helicopters and plans on expanding. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/medstar-air-transport-celebrates-forty-years-of-saving-lives | 2023-06-28T22:34:43 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/medstar-air-transport-celebrates-forty-years-of-saving-lives |
RANDALLSTOWN, Md. — Baltimore County is making sure no kid goes hungry this summer.
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Through their summer meals program, kids under 18-years-old can get free meals with nutritious foods like milk, fruit and veggies.
Ravens Super Bowl Champion Qadry 'The Missile' Ismail says he would've never made it to the NFL if it weren't for a similar program in North Jersey where he grew up. He talked about the importance of Baltimore County's program.
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"To go to a space like Randallstown Library and the other libraries around town, to be able to have a chance to sit and eat breakfast, to sit there and have a lunch, it really does make a big difference," Ismail said.
To find out how to access summer meals in your community, call 211. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/ravens-super-bowl-champion-discusses-importance-of-summer-meal-programs | 2023-06-28T22:34:49 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/ravens-super-bowl-champion-discusses-importance-of-summer-meal-programs |
BALTIMORE — The end of the month is a few days away, and as we prepare for July, so are leaders within the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement or MONSE.
On Wednesday, Mayor Brandon Scott announced the former chief of staff for MONSE, Stefanie Mavronis, will now take the place as interim director once director Shantay Jackson steps down.
Mavronis discussed her plans to continue the mission for MONSE while serving in this interim position.
“We need to continue and double down on the progress that the office has been making, and make sure that we can keep pushing the work forward for Baltimore,” Mavronis said.
Stefanie Mavronis has served as the chief of staff for MONSE over the past year and a half. During that time, she’s helped to build the foundation of the office under Director Shantay Jackson's leadership, and in alignment with Mayor Brandon Scott's vision as part of the five-year comprehensive plan.
“I know last year with the group violence reduction strategy, we saw a 33.5% aggregate decrease in homicides and non-fatal shootings, we want to make sure we can continue that progress as we expand city wide,” Mavronis said.
She said this year, with MONSE expanding efforts in the Southwestern District and laying the ground work to expand in the Central District then eventually city wide, that’s still the mission for MONSE's work in the city.
“As a city that has public safety challenges, our work is about really making sure we can institutionalize this so that Baltimore can continue to reap the benefits for not just the present moment, but also for generations to come. We all in this agency serve the city with love and I just want people to know you don't always see the people behind the scenes, but we consider ourselves public servants. I know the people, I know the portfolio, I know the work. We want to make sure that we can continue to realize this holistic approach to public safety, this comprehensive approach that doesn't solely rely on law enforcement or prosecution. So I just want the people of Baltimore to know that we're working, and we haven't stopped working and this agency is going to continue to move forward to deliver for Baltimore,” Mavronis said.
Director Shantay Jackson’s last day is this Friday, June 30th and Stephanie Mavronis will start the interim director of MONSE position on Monday July 3rd. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/this-agency-will-continue-to-move-forward-new-interim-director-of-monse-embraces-new-role | 2023-06-28T22:34:55 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/this-agency-will-continue-to-move-forward-new-interim-director-of-monse-embraces-new-role |
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Today marks five years since a gunman opened fire in the newsroom of the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, killing five people.
Annapolis honored those victims today in a remembrance ceremony.
Gerald Fischman, Rob Hiaasen, John McNamara, Rebecca Smith, and Wendi Winters all died that day.
"Today's ceremony is not just about grief, it is about memories. And most importantly, it is about love. It's about how we go forward and draw courage and inspiration from these experiences and from those who've touched our lives and have made them better by their existence,"said William Rowel, Senior Advisor at the Mayor's Office in Annapolis.
Memorial scholarships in the victim's names have benefited more than a dozen students, and the Wendi Winters Memorial Blood Drive has collected over 2,000 pints of blood. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/victims-of-capital-gazette-mass-shooting-honored-in-annapolis | 2023-06-28T22:35:02 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/victims-of-capital-gazette-mass-shooting-honored-in-annapolis |
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Family friends and community members who visited the memorial for the five Lee County teens killed in an overnight car crash say it is helping them grieve.
Even the tow truck driver who helped pulled the car out of the water Monday morning came back a few hours ago to pay his respects.
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“It gives me a little bit of closure,” Breanna Coleman’s cousin Victor Ayala said.
Ayala said he is been in shock ever since Breanna’s dad called him this morning.
“The first thing that went through my mind this morning when my cousin called me is, wow this can’t be happening and I could not believe it,” he said.
Just a week ago, he said they celebrated her high school graduation.
“She was very smart too, happy that she was going to go to college. Ah, it’s just hard,” Ayala said.
Another victim of the crash has been identified as Jackson Eyre. Jackson was the son of South Fort Myers High School’s athletic coach Willie Eyre.
And he was not the only one to leave flowers or a memento at this memorial created to honor: Breanna Coleman, Eric Paul, Jackson Eyre, Amanda Ferguson and Jesus Salinas.
“By no means was I really close with her but she definitely left her mark on me and just seeing the news just shook my heart. I just froze when I saw her picture,” Skyelind Morales said.
Morales said she is going to miss Ferguson.
Ferguson was always nice she said, and had a way to make people laugh.
“Honestly I just hope that they just think about all those sweet memories because that is all we have now,” Morales said.
Earlier on Monday we spoke with Andrew Cox, who is Eric’s father.
“As a parent, you don’t want your child to pass on before you and now we’re at this point,” he said. “We’re just dying over it. We’re just a victim in the process of life. Another cycle of life. We’re just in the moment now. As every other family could be, but now it’s our family.”
We are told all five teens were very close. Four of them worked together at Texas Roadhouse in Fort Myers.
“Please pray for us and pray for them,” Andrew said.
Friends of the teens told NBC2 they are all just trying to grapple with what happened, but know their friends are watching over them.
Fort Myers Police are asking for any information about the crash that could help with their investigation. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/06/27/community-mourns-loss-of-five-teens-killed-in-fort-myers-crash/ | 2023-06-28T22:42:13 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/06/27/community-mourns-loss-of-five-teens-killed-in-fort-myers-crash/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg, who is serving an 11-year prison sentence for child sex trafficking and other federal crimes, is expected to testify at the upcoming trial of an associate accused of bribery.
Michael Shirley, a consultant who Greenberg hired in 2017 to do work for the tax collector’s office, is accused of paying kickbacks to Greenberg while submitting inflated invoices to the agency.
Shirley has pleaded not guilty to four counts of honest services fraud and one count of conspiracy. His trial is scheduled to begin on July 24.
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During a hearing Wednesday, prosecutors confirmed they plan to call Greenberg to testify against Shirley.
Shirley’s attorney informed the judge the defense will likely need significant time to cross-examine Greenberg, who pleaded guilty last year to child sex trafficking, aggravated identity theft, stalking, wire fraud, conspiracy and producing a false identification document.
As part of a plea deal with prosecutors, Greenberg agreed to cooperate with federal authorities on other criminal investigations.
Joseph Ellicott, a former tax collector office employee, is also expected to testify against Shirley.
This week, U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Presnell denied Shirley’s requests to dismiss the indictment and bar prosecutors from introducing evidence of other financial transactions between Shirley and Greenberg.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/28/ex-seminole-county-tax-collector-joel-greenberg-to-testify-at-associates-upcoming-trial/ | 2023-06-28T22:51:24 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/28/ex-seminole-county-tax-collector-joel-greenberg-to-testify-at-associates-upcoming-trial/ |
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A Tampa man was arrested Tuesday following a burglary at a Seminole County gated community — one in his decadeslong string of burglaries, according to the sheriff’s office.
According to an affidavit, 46-year-old Michael Ploehn entered the gated Alaqua subdivision in April around 12:30 a.m. and jumped over a wall into a resident’s yard.
Pleohn then got into an unlocked truck in the yard, taking out two credit cards before going to another home nearby and driving off with the neighbor’s car, the affidavit shows.
While driving from the exit to Alaqua, Ploehn was seen sticking one of his hands up and flipping his middle finger at the gate camera, according to the affidavit.
Hours later, Ploehn stopped at a Walmart in Tampa and used the credit cards to purchase $600 in store gift cards, detectives said.
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According to deputies, Ploehn has an “extensive history of burglarizing the Alaqua and nearby communities,” and he’s been previously convicted for using personal information belonging to the resident whose credit cards he took.
In fact, detectives said that Ploehn has been the subject or suspect of around 25 burglaries in the area of the Alaqua neighborhood since 1993.
Due to the April theft, Ploehn faces charges of burglary, grand theft of a motor vehicle, two counts of attempted burglary and nine counts of criminal use of personal information.
He is being held on bond of $33,000.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/28/longtime-florida-burglar-accused-of-burgling-seminole-gated-community-yet-again/ | 2023-06-28T22:51:30 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/28/longtime-florida-burglar-accused-of-burgling-seminole-gated-community-yet-again/ |
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of nine men on Wednesday as part of an investigation into suspected child predators.
The undercover investigation — dubbed “Operation C.A.K.E.” (Cops Against Kid Exploitation) — saw detectives working with other law enforcement agencies to catch predators, deputies said.
In a release, investigators said the investigation began on May 25, and it involved detectives posing as minors to locate online predators who wanted to have sex with children in their early teens.
When offenders arrived at a location to meet up with the supposed minor, they were met by law enforcement officers and taken into custody, the release shows.
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Nine men have been arrested as part of the operation. They are:
- Geraldo Caraballo-Rodriguez, 26
- Baldney Lasalle-Febus, 32
- Charles Brown, Jr., 21
- Jason Shaffer, 42
- Michael Boyette, 23
- Felix Zapata, 28
- Alex Hidalgo, 22
- Devontae Mathis, 22
- Damien Suhr, 40
“The sheriff would also like to remind parents to please monitor the social media and online accounts of their kids,” the release reads. “Predators exist and are looking for children to exploit.”
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/28/operation-cake-9-arrested-in-osceola-county-child-predator-sting/ | 2023-06-28T22:51:36 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/28/operation-cake-9-arrested-in-osceola-county-child-predator-sting/ |
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County is taking proactive measures to keep people safe during a week where temperatures feel like triple digits.
The Seminole County Fire Department said the heat is a concern not only for the people who call Central Florida home, but also for those who visit on vacation. It’s that combination that typically leads to an increase in heat-related calls.
Paramedics and EMTs at a fire station in Casselberry showed our News 6 crew the supplies they have ready for calls they receive, it includes ice packs and IV fluids for patients they need to cool down.
“Often we see, especially with patients, extra sweating, dizziness, tiredness,” said firefighter EMT Erin Wolfe.
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Erin Wolfe has worked with SCFD for three and a half years. She says they’re used to taking emergency calls in the heat, it’s why they prepare their own crews for warm weather weeks, also.
Lt. Andy Thompson, a paramedic with SCFD, says they plan ahead for calls to structure fires too.
“We dispatch our rehab unit sooner than we typically do,” Thompson said.
Their crews work shorter durations, and they call in more manpower when needed so they can make sure first responders don’t get exhausted in the heat.
Doctors at AdventHealth said heat-related illness is not unusual in late June. Within the last two weeks, their Centra Care facilities in Central Florida have seen a 50% increase in the number of patients.
“Outdoor workers are probably our number one patient that’s coming in,” said Dr. Timothy Hendrix, medical director for AdventHealth Centra Care. “They start getting those symptoms of nausea, light headedness, weakness, excessive sweating, excessive thirst.”
When asked how fast it can happen to someone, Dr. Hendrix says it depends on their acclimation.
“You’ll find that the weekend warrior like myself starts going out and mowing the yard this weekend, within 20 minutes I’m starting to feel the heat. Someone who works in it every day is acclimated, they may not start to feel the effects for a lot longer than that,” Dr. Hendrix said.
Dr. Hendrix says the advice he tells people is to stay hydrated, but don’t think that alone will keep you out of trouble.
“You have to be careful about the amount of work and the amount of exposure you’re having in the heat. It’s about pacing yourself, trying to find places in the shade to cool off.”
The most common heat-related illness he sees patients for is heat exhaustion. He says it’s important for people to pay attention to what they’re feeling so they don’t get sick enough that they need emergency care.
“If you’re starting to feel those symptoms of heat exhaustion, nausea, light-headedness, shakiness, that’s a time your body is telling you, you need to get the body temperature down. Go inside where it’s air conditioned if you can.”
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/28/seminole-county-healthcare-officials-work-to-help-keep-residents-safe-during-summer-heat/ | 2023-06-28T22:51:45 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/28/seminole-county-healthcare-officials-work-to-help-keep-residents-safe-during-summer-heat/ |
Community meeting planned in Mesilla. Here’s how to attend
Justin Garcia
Las Cruces Sun-News
Community organizers in Mesilla are hosting a community meeting on June 29 at the Mesilla Community Center. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to a news release from the event.
The event will give residents a chance to speak with Rep. Doreen Gallegos, Sen. Carrie Hamblen, Doña Ana County Commissioner Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez, and Mesilla Mayor Nora Barraza. Organizers said the event will likely focus on infrastructure needs.
The event is sponsored and hosted by SouthWest Organizing Project and the South Central Council of Governments. | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/community/2023/06/28/community-meeting-planned-in-mesilla-heres-how-to-attend/70362784007/ | 2023-06-28T22:54:59 | 1 | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/community/2023/06/28/community-meeting-planned-in-mesilla-heres-how-to-attend/70362784007/ |
HOWLAND -- After receiving the rating of ugliest town in Maine, a Howland resident has put together a go fund me page in an effort to bring new improvements that will highlight its small town charm
"It's a small town and limited resources and the town struggles just to maintain what we have," said Anthony Luci, who has been a Howland resident for the past 10 years.
A website called Travel a Lot has released an article describing the ugliest towns and cities across the country, and unfortunately for Howland residents, they made the list. Luci is pushing back against what he says is an unfair ranking.
"I started a fundraiser on go fund me for the town of Howland to try to raise money to be able to buy some things for public spaces like gazebos, picnic tables, washroom facilities, things like that."
He is striving for an impressive amount of three million dollars to bring life back to this community.
"I know that's really high for a project like this compared to people who have medical needs or things like that or their house burnt down but it's not a lot of money for an entire town," said Luci.
Howland's town manager says the article was hard to read for a lot of the community.
"That article upset a lot of the locals in town, the person that wrote the article didn't go very far from 95 because if he had branched out any distance at all Howland is a beautiful little community," said Town Manager David Lloyd.
Lloyd does say there are a number of structures that are in disrepair
"The select board within the last two years have passed an ordinance on property maintenance to try to slow down some of these deteriorating properties so we're trying to get ahold of it right now."
According to Lloyd, the town recently received a 1.2 million dollar congressional spending fund that will go towards relocating their salt sand pile to a new facility on Lagoon lake. He says that will address some environmental issues and with the new facility should hopefully bring new economic opportunities for the town as well.
Though Luci has a long way to go to reach his fundraising goal, he is feeling hopeful.
"I think that there's a lot of potential here, we've got all the rivers, and it's beautiful it really is," said Luci. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/howland-man-raising-funds-after-town-receives-ugliest-town-rating/article_0d5aa7e2-15fe-11ee-89bb-93a2020554fc.html | 2023-06-28T22:55:56 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/howland-man-raising-funds-after-town-receives-ugliest-town-rating/article_0d5aa7e2-15fe-11ee-89bb-93a2020554fc.html |
BANGOR -- Case managers, behavioral health professionals and lawyers were among the many who partook in Maine Child Welfare Education's 28th annual Child Welfare Conference.
"It's been an awesome opportunity to connect with other health professionals in the community. It's been a great learning experience getting to talk with and listen to the presenters who have so much education and experience behind them," said Kayla Cox, Case Management Assistant Director for Morrison Center.
Participants sat in on breakout sessions focusing on the conference's theme of Trauma and Resilience in a Post-Pandemic World, highlighting areas including supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, homelessness and mental health.
"When you're dealing with families that come into the child welfare system, we have to deal with a lot of social issues. As workers that care deeply about the wellbeing of children, we try to learn about those topics and build skills together," said Richard Hooks Wayman, a presenter at the conference.
Office of Child and Family Services Director (O.C.F.S.) Dr. Todd Landry stopped in to give an update on the work O.C.F.S. has done and recognize the crowd's hard work.
"Annie Casey Foundation ranked Maine 12th in the nation based on these key data indicators around child and family well being. Just a few years ago in 2018, Maine was ranked 16th in the country," said Dr. Landry.
Maine Child Welfare Education Executive Councilor Bonny Dodson says it's the passion participants bring year after year that make these events meaningful.
"One person, one person listening, acknowledging what someone's been through and that their valued and that they have a place in this world can make a difference in the long-term outcome for a child as well as an adult," said Dodson. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/maine-child-welfare-educations-hosts-annual-child-welfare-conference/article_3a28c314-15fc-11ee-8510-3793dc32d34a.html | 2023-06-28T22:56:02 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/maine-child-welfare-educations-hosts-annual-child-welfare-conference/article_3a28c314-15fc-11ee-8510-3793dc32d34a.html |
BANGOR -- The mother of a 2-year-old who overdosed from fentanyl has been indicted by the Penobscot County Grand Jury.
29-year old Jessica Shepard was arrested for allegedly leaving fentanyl out in her home.
According to court records, that led to her two-year-old daughter consuming it and experiencing an overdose.
She is also accused of giving the child Narcan to revive her.
Shepard was arrested in May 2022.
She was indicted today on charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/mother-of-two-year-old-that-overdosed-indicted/article_42cb22c4-15f6-11ee-8857-fb4d0d91c046.html | 2023-06-28T22:56:08 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/mother-of-two-year-old-that-overdosed-indicted/article_42cb22c4-15f6-11ee-8857-fb4d0d91c046.html |
BREWER -- The I-395 extension that spans from Route 1A in Brewer to Route 9 in Eddington is starting to take shape.
The Maine Department of Transportation's I-395/Route 9 connector project has been under construction since early 2022 after years of planning.
During this time, crews have been laying the groundwork for paving -- which is expected to start this fall, and setting up bridges for local traffic.
Department officials say this project will provide what they're calling the "missing link" between communities, connecting the Eddington region to the Bangor/Brewer area.
"If you're going from 395 to Route 9, six miles down the road, there's a lot of turns and different speed limits -- a lot of encountering local traffic. This will make it a smooth shot, especially for commercial vehicles," said Paul Merrill, director of communications for the Maine Department of Transportation.
For those who have been using the detour redirecting Clewleyville Road traffic in Eddington, an end is in sight. Officials say the road will reopen on November 15 -- as will some other bridges involved in the project.
"This is one of five bridges involved in this project -- it's the only one that has a road going under it. Right now there's a lot of bridge work going on on the six-mile connector route. Some earthwork -- but we're putting the bridges in and hopefully opening some of them by the end of this year by November," said Merrill.
Officials say the end goal of this project is to help connect communities and invigorate the local and state economies.
"Economically speaking, businesses that do business in the greater Bangor region and serve markets East of here -- all the way to and including Canada -- they will see the benefits of a more reliable, safe, faster road," said Merrill.
The approximately $106 million project is on track to be completed by mid-2025. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/officials-talk-ongoing-i-395-to-route-9-connector-project/article_dd454ede-15fa-11ee-a467-3346c3e4859b.html | 2023-06-28T22:56:14 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/officials-talk-ongoing-i-395-to-route-9-connector-project/article_dd454ede-15fa-11ee-a467-3346c3e4859b.html |
ABILENE, Texas — With the Fourth of July comes sparklers, bonfires and of course, fireworks.
This year, the City of Abilene is working with the Abilene Police and Fire Departments to ensure a safe holiday for the community.
Lighting fireworks in the city is considered a Class C citation with a potential penalty of up to $500, as there is a high fire risk when engaging in this type of activity.
From 4 p.m. July 2- July 4, citizens can call a Firework Hotline to report any prohibited instances and the 9-1-1 number will remain available as usual.
Call 325-676-6598 to make a report directly to the department. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/abilene-announces-fourth-of-july-regulations/504-e7962a54-1928-4c49-a67d-dbb6bceb000e | 2023-06-28T22:56:14 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/abilene-announces-fourth-of-july-regulations/504-e7962a54-1928-4c49-a67d-dbb6bceb000e |
BREWER -- Restaurants get bad reviews all the time, but one in Brewer got one so odd its staff decided to make a t-shirt out of it and now everyone wants one.
The Yoshi restaurant has been serving customers in Brewer and beyond for years and just looking online you can see they've gotten their fair share of reviews, most of which have been positive.
But recently, one review stood out to the staff
In the review a deaf customer states they and their family were overlooked by staff in favor of hearing customers, which current owner Josh Dyer refutes and says would never happen in his restaurant. He said any less-than-stellar service they experienced was due to staffing shortages.
But the part that stood out most to dyer and his crew was the comment "Also the sushi chef was caucasian. Definitely red flag for us."
Dyer says, "I feel like nobody's race or gender or sexual orientation or any of that determines their ability to do anything."
Dyer has been a sushi chef for almost a decade under the tutelage of Yoshi's founder and previous owner Ting Luc before taking over the restaurant last year so there's no question of his experience and qualification.
The comment quickly became a running joke for the staff with the joke escalating to the point where waitress Samantha Casella made a t-shirt for Dyer and posted a picture of him wearing it to social media the very next day.
The pic quickly gained traction online with many people asking where they could get one.
"I had to go and run some errands that day and some of the people had already seen it and they know, y'know, that I made it and they were already asking me how to get one," says Casella.
Now the restaurant is offering the shirts for order.
Dyer says, although he doesn't appreciate the one-star review, there's no hard feelings.
"I would honestly love him to come back and serve him dinner and have him actually rate my food based off my ability to make sushi and see what happens from there," says Dyer. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/yoshi-restaurant-responds-to-rude-review/article_d14058a6-15fd-11ee-85b7-b3020a3a40d6.html | 2023-06-28T22:56:20 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/yoshi-restaurant-responds-to-rude-review/article_d14058a6-15fd-11ee-85b7-b3020a3a40d6.html |
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Fairmount Cemetery staff will be cleaning the burial grounds, 1100 W. Avenue N, Friday, July 14, removing flowers and other items from graves so the property can be cleaned and trimmed.
Anyone who wants to preserve items is being asked to remove the items from gravesites before the end of the day Friday, July 7.
Items can be returned to the gravesites beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1.
Items left at gravesites will be picked up and held for one week for pick up. Unclaimed items will be disposed of Friday, July 21.
Lot owners are being reminded that flowers should be placed only to the sides or in cradles on top of monuments, allowing for maintenance of gravesites.
For more information, call the cemetery office at 325-655-9475. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/cosa-fairmount-cemetery-cleanup-planned-for-july-14/504-72ef41fa-cb2c-479b-b796-90f33d8155b6 | 2023-06-28T22:56:21 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/cosa-fairmount-cemetery-cleanup-planned-for-july-14/504-72ef41fa-cb2c-479b-b796-90f33d8155b6 |
DALLAS — Staff Sgt. Home Hogues, one of the last known surviving Tuskegee Airmen, died Tuesday in Cedar Hill at 96.
His death came two days after the death of his wife, Mattie Hogues. They were married for 76 years. Funeral arrangements are being made for them together.
Hogues was an airplane and engine mechanic as a part of the 99th Fighter Squadron in the 332nd Fighter Group. He was one of the first African-American military pilots, paving the way for people of color.
The Tuskegee Airmen dared to dream and became the first African-Americans to fly combat missions.
A WFAA Original was produced about Hogues in 2019. A GoFundMe was set up at the time to help provide him a wheelchair van, at-home healthcare and a remodel of his home for handicap accessibility.
Since that remodel, Hogues later moved back into a nursing home in Cedar Hill.
More than $27,000 was raised for Hogues after the story ran. An additional $61,000 was donated by organizations across North Texas to provide labor and supplies to remodel his home.
His wife waited by the door for him. A crowd of friends, family and donors were there to welcome him back.
"I didn't know that many people cared about me, but I thank them, thank them, thank them from the bottom of my heart," Hogues said at the time.
The walls of his room were filled with memories and photos, as he continued to share the Tuskegee story, including that he "got a chance to work on the P47 Thunderbolt." | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/last-known-surviving-tuskegee-airman-dies/287-a3684277-d959-4bd1-a74b-fba2ac6719c7 | 2023-06-28T22:56:27 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/last-known-surviving-tuskegee-airman-dies/287-a3684277-d959-4bd1-a74b-fba2ac6719c7 |
SALEM — “Keep it legal, keep it safe” is the message from the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM). The 2023 fireworks retail sales season began June 23 and runs through July 6 in Oregon. The OSFM would like everyone to know which fireworks are legal to use, where fireworks can be used, and how to use them safely.
“We ask Oregonians to be responsible if they plan to use fireworks as part of their celebrations,” OSFM Assistant Chief Deputy Mark Johnston said. “Every year, we see fires and injuries because of improper use of fireworks or illegal fireworks. Our message is simple: Keep it legal and keep it safe.”
To reduce the risk of starting a fire, some local governments in Oregon have firework sales or use restrictions in place. Check your local regulations and follow them where you live or where you may be traveling to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Consumer-legal fireworks can only be purchased from permitted fireworks retailers and stands. State regulations limit where those fireworks may be used. People who plan to visit public lands and parks are asked to leave all fireworks at home. The possession and use of fireworks are prohibited in national parks and forests, on Bureau of Land Management lands, on U.S. Fish and Wildlife properties, on state beaches, in state parks, and in state campgrounds. Fireworks are also prohibited on many private lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.
For those who purchase legal fireworks, fire officials encourage everyone to practice the four Bs of safe fireworks use:
• Be prepared before lighting fireworks: keep water available by using a garden hose or bucket.
• Be safe when lighting fireworks: keep children and pets away from them. Never use fireworks near or on dry grass or vegetation.
• Be responsible after lighting fireworks: never relight a dud. Please wait 15 to 20 minutes, then soak it in a bucket of water before disposal.
• Be aware: Use only legal fireworks in legal places.
Oregon law prohibits the possession, use, or sale of any firework that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground without a permit issued by the OSFM. Fireworks commonly called bottle rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers are illegal in Oregon without a permit. Officials may seize illegal fireworks and charge offenders with a class B misdemeanor, which could result in a fine of up to $2,500. Those who misuse fireworks or allow fireworks to cause damage are liable and may be required to pay fire suppression costs or other damages. Parents are also liable for fireworks damage caused by their children.
The OSFM has published resources on its website regarding the sale and legal use of consumer fireworks, retail sale permits, and state rules for firework use and enforcement activities. Safety messaging and activities for kids can also be found on the OSFM’s fireworks page, oregon.gov/osp/programs/sfm/pages/fireworks.aspx. | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/hoodriver/news/local/oregon-state-fire-marshal-asks-oregonians-to-keep-firework-use-legal-and-safe/article_a36aed46-1522-11ee-9cd1-2b870d81cff7.html | 2023-06-28T22:56:32 | 0 | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/hoodriver/news/local/oregon-state-fire-marshal-asks-oregonians-to-keep-firework-use-legal-and-safe/article_a36aed46-1522-11ee-9cd1-2b870d81cff7.html |
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Two men and one woman, all of San Angelo, were arrested Wednesday after Tom Green County Sheriff's Office deputies served a drug search warrant at a home on Iowa Avenue in San Angelo.
The arrests were the result of a narcotics investigation. Deputies executed a search warrant on the home where they found and seized approximately 380 grams of suspected methamphetamine and $2,000 in cash.
- Clarence Alton Simmons, 51, was arrested for manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, between 200 grams and 400 grams.
- Brian McLeod, 49, was arrested for manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance between 4 grams and 200 grams.
- Ruby Gaitan, 30, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance between 4 grams and 200 grams.
TGCSO Criminal Investigation Division deputies led the investigation and were helped by Patrol Division deputies and the TGSO Special Response Team.
The sheriff's office said the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security Investigations, US Customs/Border Protection Air, San Angelo Police Department and the Center for Tactical Medicine assisted in the operation. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/three-san-angelo-residents-arrested-after-deputies-serve-search-warrant-for-drugs/504-af60a8d5-f511-494e-8890-3eaef8b1a541 | 2023-06-28T22:56:33 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/three-san-angelo-residents-arrested-after-deputies-serve-search-warrant-for-drugs/504-af60a8d5-f511-494e-8890-3eaef8b1a541 |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An 80-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman were found inside a home in the 300 block of S. Harrison in Beeville on Tuesday after family members went to conduct a welfare check.
Beeville Police Department Chief Kevin Behr said Jose and Maria Vasquez were found dead in the front room of their small house early Tuesday afternoon.
"Some of their immediate family they hadn't heard from them in quite some time," he said. "They came over and discovered the front door open."
Investigators couldn't say for certain whether the deaths were heat-related, but noted how hot it was inside the home when they arrived.
"The female was under the male," he said. "The heat in the interior of the building was extreme."
The front door was open, but after searching the home, Behr said at this point the department doesn't believe the Vasquezes deaths were the result of foul play.
Officers believe Jose and Maria Vasquez had been dead for about three or four days, and neighbors confirmed that was the last time they remember seeing them.
The street was blocked by crime tape for hours as investigators spent much of the day going in and out of the home, dressed in protective suits and wearing masks as they try to piece together what happened.
Behr said he requested the Texas Rangers' assistance with the investigation.
'it's just a sad thing," he said. "It truly is."
Autopsies will be done on the bodies to determine their exact cause of death.
Multiskilled journalist Brandon Schaff contributed to this story.
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SEA ISLE CITY — Donna Kelce says raising two sons is sometimes rough.
“But you just have to have tough love and get them involved in as much as you possibly can,” she said, expressing pride in her two children, Jason and Travis Kelce.
Jason, the longtime Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl center, and Travis, a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, turned out just fine on the football field and showed again Wednesday their willingness to give back to the community.
For the third straight year, Jason served as a guest bartender at the Ocean Drive Bar & Restaurant to raise awareness and funds for the Eagles Autism Foundation. Travis Kelce also helped at his older brother’s event for the second straight summer.
“I really do think that most athletes want to give back, especially in Philadelphia,” Jason Kelce said. “They are such a part of the community and a part of everybody’s lives and what’s on the forefront of the city that you can’t help but really be put in a position where you can actively help these initiatives.
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Former Eagles Connor Barwin, Trent Cole, Ron Jaworski and current players Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, Jake Elliott, among others, also participated.
“This is an awesome event. It’s a blast,” said Donna Kelce, who gained some fame of her own this year during her sons' run to the Super Bowl. It was the first time in history two brothers played on opposing teams in the same Super Bowl, which the Chiefs won 38-35.
“We just have a really good time,” she said of the fundraiser. ”It’s just a good event. Good for the city and good for autism, and they raise a lot of money. All the money goes to a really good cause. It all goes to autism. It doesn't go to anyone's salary.”
Kelce wore a T-shirt that showed her between her sons and read “My mom can’t lose,” something both players both said before the Super Bowl.
“It’s really neat that both of my boys ended up in the Super Bowl,” she said. “I mean, I never ever would have thought that could have happened. We thought it could possibly happen, but it didn’t really for many many years. It finally happened. It was fun.”
Bigger each year
The Ocean Drive event featured raffles, auctions, autographed items and other Eagles merchandise that benefited Jason Kelce’s Team 62, which is one of the many organizations that raise funds and awareness for the autism foundation. The Kelce brothers also made a live recording for their “New Heights Show” podcast and hosted the inaugural Beer Bowl, a fan competition. An Eagles yard sale at Paddy’s Green, a beer garden at O’Donnell’s Pour House, another Sea Isle bar/restaurant, also helped raise funds. Paddy's Green also figured prominently in Wednesday's fundraiser.
Jason Kelce’s event has raised more than $200,000 for the Eagles Autism Foundation since 2021. The event continues to grow in attendance each year, and Wednesday's turnout was even more massive than 2022's.
Kelce and his friends handed out shots to start the event. Two bars were used, and each was filled to capacity. Eagles chants were heard as the players served drinks.
“I would have loved to do all the stuff I’m doing now as a rookie," the elder Kelce brother said. "Now, I’m in a position where I have amassed a long enough career and everything has gone the right way that I reach points like this. But I think most players, when they get to this point, do this kind of stuff because they have the platform to do it. I think this city makes you proud to be able to provide it.”
Kelce did not know much about autism until he met his wife, Kylie, who works with special needs children. Through the Eagles Autism Foundation, the cause has become very close to him. Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie started the foundation to help bring awareness to those who may not fully understand the developmental disorder.
The annual Eagles Autism Challenge, which offers three cycling routes, a 5K walk or run, a family-friendly sensory walk and a virtual option, is one of the foundation's main events. Many other events are held throughout the year, and the foundation has raised more than $22 million since 2018. Kelce expressed his appreciation for the staff at the OD for allowing his event to happen.
“I’m blessed to have amazing people around me,” the six-time Pro Bowler and 2017 season Super Bowl champion said. Kelce has been coming to the OD since 2012 and spends time in Sea Isle before training camp starts. He now has a home here and says he loves being a part of the shore community.
“All these people and establishments that decided to work together and raise so much money for the Eagles Autism Foundation and all the really great causes they support. For me, I just get to kind of be here and provide energy and excitement around it.”
All-day excitement
SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast from Paddy's Green, which is adjacent to Ocean Drive on Landis Avenue, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and one of its producers, James Seltzer, had a chugging contest with Jason Kelce. The 35-year-old center helped Wawa celebrate National Hoagie Day with a hoagie-making station at 9:30 a.m. The hoagies were delivered to Sea Isle lifeguards and first responders. Wawa donated $10,000 to Kelce's Team 62 before the event even started.
Fans arrived early to join in the fun, but most grabbed their spot in line, which started near the Landis Avenue entrance and wrapped around 39th Street. Debbie Angelillis, Kate Fanelli, Kate Cortlessa and Caitlyn Green were near the front of the line to get into Ocean Drive at 10 a.m.
“It’s been a lot of fun,” said Fanelli, who already was friends with Cortlessa and Green but just became friends with Angelillis, as well as others, while waiting. Fanelli has a house in Avalon and has been to the OD often but said this is her first time coming to Kelce's event. The group all wore Eagles gear and showed a lot of enthusiasm. Cortlessa even had a “92-percenters” tattoo, which is a motto the Kelce brothers use on their podcast.
“I have loved meeting all these new people,” Fanelli said. “We are having so much fun while waiting in line. It’s amazing meeting new friends, and I had the best time here. … I have been here since 6 a.m., so I’m beyond excited. Go Birds! That’s the last thing we can say.”
Tracy Sommers, Megan Dowling and Patti Dowling got in line at about 12:45. Patti, who is Megan’s mother, recalled being at the Eagles' Super Bowl parade in February 2018 and hearing Kelce’s legendary speech. The younger Dowling turned 21 this year, so the trio from Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, made their way to Sea Isle.
“I’m excited, and I hope we get to meet (Travis and Jason). I want to see them chug,” Megan said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/kelce-brothers-mom-pump-up-big-crowd-at-sea-isle-city-autism-fundraiser/article_3f744ea2-15fb-11ee-bf28-a3b5f13f3a95.html | 2023-06-28T22:56:47 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/kelce-brothers-mom-pump-up-big-crowd-at-sea-isle-city-autism-fundraiser/article_3f744ea2-15fb-11ee-bf28-a3b5f13f3a95.html |
Second-half goals by Joao de Oliveira and Sander Roed gave the unbeaten Ocean City Nor’easters a 2-2 tie with West Chester United on Tuesday in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
The tie put first-place Ocean City at 6-0-4 (22 points) in the United Soccer Leagues League Two Mid-Atlantic Division. Second-place West Chester stands at 5-1-3 (18 points) and WCU has played one less game.
O.C. extended its two impressive undefeated streaks. The Nor’easters are unbeaten in 25 straight regular season games (18-0-7). Their last regular season loss was to West Chester on July 9, 2021. Ocean City is also unbeaten in 21 straight regular-season road games (14-0-7). The team’s last road loss in the regular season was to Reading United AC on June 15, 2019.
The Nor’easters trailed 2-0 at halftime on Tuesday and didn’t score until the 75th minute. Colin Veltri passed to de Oliveira, who sent a blast from the right side into the net.
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Roed tied it in the 82nd minute after a pass from Alessandro Arlotti. The goal was Roed’s team-leading sixth of the season, and Arlotti leads the team with five assists.
West Chester’s Harrison Coron scored from deep on the right side to make it 1-0 in the fifth minute. Teammate Jack Jasinski fired one that found net just inside the right post in the 23rd minute and WCU led 2-0 at the break. It was the first time this season that O.C. goalie Stefano Camerlengo allowed more than one goal in a game.
Ocean City hosts Real Central New Jersey at 7 p.m. Friday at Carey Stadium. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/noreasters-rally-late-to-tie-west-chester-2-2/article_e558baf6-15f6-11ee-894d-7fb59055d336.html | 2023-06-28T22:56:53 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/noreasters-rally-late-to-tie-west-chester-2-2/article_e558baf6-15f6-11ee-894d-7fb59055d336.html |
Fort Wayne Trails Inc. is one of 310 organizations - selected from more than 3,600 applicants - to receive a 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant.
Requests from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were submitted for funding, leading to a "highly competitive selection process," AARP said in a statement.
A spokesperson for AARP said the organization does not disclose specific amounts, but Megan McClellan, executive director of Fort Wayne Trails, said the local nonprofit has been granted $7,477.
About $3.6 million is being distributed to fund 310 "quick-action projects" that will help "make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages," AARP said in a news release on its website.
Fort Wayne Trails said it will partner with the city and Stillwater Hospice to improve access from the public trail system to amenities on the hospice organization's Fort Wayne campus, 5910 Homestead Road.
Stillwater, formerly known as Visiting Nurse, has a 2-acre native prairie, a pond, and 3/4 mile of walking paths.
The prairie, which includes a mulched path, contains 47 species of flowering plants and many species of animals, birds, and butterflies. The pond is located between the prairie and the Grief Center and is encircled by a paved path.
"Not only is Stillwater’s campus a place of comfort and healing for people who use Stillwater’s services, it is also open to the public for community residents to enjoy, but many trail users were unaware of this fact, or unable to traverse the path connecting the public trail system to these amenities," Fort Wayne Trails said in a news release. "This grant will allow the installation of curb ramps, signage, and bike parking."
The project cost hasn't been determined. Fort Wayne Trails will seek bids from construction companies for the project, McClellan said in an email response. The city plans to donate bike racks for the project.
About 45 million Americans are age 65 or older, AARP said on its website, and by 2030, that number will reach 73 million Americans. By 2034, the United States will – for the first time ever – be a country comprised of more older adults than of children, the agency said.
"AARP Livable Communities supports the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities and rural areas to be great places for people of all ages," the website said. "We believe that communities should provide safe, walkable streets; age-friendly housing and transportation options; access to needed services; and opportunities for residents of all ages to participate in community life."
McClellan said Fort Wayne Trails is "incredibly proud" to be selected for one of the Community Challenge Grants.
“AARP is a nationwide leader in making communities more livable and we are honored that they see the tangible value this project will bring to our area,” she said in a statement. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/aarp-community-grant-to-help-fund-fort-wayne-trails-stillwater-hospice-project/article_ff05027a-15f1-11ee-9928-53369488f92d.html | 2023-06-28T22:59:35 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/aarp-community-grant-to-help-fund-fort-wayne-trails-stillwater-hospice-project/article_ff05027a-15f1-11ee-9928-53369488f92d.html |
As skies continued to look hazy and the air quality remained unhealthy, organizations moved inside for activities on Wednesday.
The poor air quality is a result of the Canadian wildfires, specifically in Quebec, said Lonnie Fisher, meteorologist for the National Weather Service. He said the wind patterns are pushing the smoke towards the Midwest.
Fisher also said he expects the air quality to improve in the next couple days, especially as rain showers and thunderstorms come through the area.
"We will still see some smoke, but it won't be quite as bad," Fisher said. "But, until the fires are under control, we are going to have some smoke."
The United States Environmental Protection Agency uses the Air Quality Index to measure air quality in regions. The tool sensors locations for particulates in the air, and Fisher said the weather service is constantly monitoring and looking for changes.
Fort Wayne's air quality remained unhealthy Wednesday, and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management declared Thursday as an Air Quality Action Day – the third consecutive day this week.
Indiana Michigan Power announced Wednesday that it will temporarily suspend disconnecting customers' power in response to the unhealthy air quality. I&M will suspend disconnects through July 4.
"Our region is experiencing sustained levels of extremely poor air quality, and we do not want to deprive our customers of access to air conditioning and other means of generating air that is safe to breathe," Steve Baker, I&M's president and COO, said in a statement.
Because of the hazardous conditions, Fort Wayne Community Schools moved outdoor activities inside, like football practice and summer school. Scott Murray, communications manager for the district, said the district isn't sure if they will have to do the same for the rest of the week.
"We are continuing to monitor when conditions are bad," Murray said. "We're watching the quality index to make our decisions."
The Journal Gazette contacted the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne for an interview. Nicole Hansen, director of mission advancement, declined but sent a statement.
"At the YMCA, our goal in overnight and day camp programs is for all children to have a safe summer where they are surrounded by nurturing role models and enjoy experiences that allow them to make friends and try new things," Hansen said in an email. "When any changes to our programs are made, we communicate them with parents and caregivers."
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation department temporarily closed McMillen Pool for staffing issues.
"Please make common sense decisions on whether strenuous outdoors activities are wise at this time," the department urged in a news release.
The parks department also closed Northside Pool and canceled its Learn to Swim classes Wednesday. The department said Pre-school and Toddler 1 and 2 lessons on Thursday are canceled. Lessons for levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be held.
The Zero-Depth Pool at Northside will not be available for public swimming on Thursday, the news release said.
The Fort Wayne Farmers Market moved inside the Union Street Market building Wednesday for its evening market. The organization's typical market hours from 3 to 7 p.m. were not affected by the move.
Elizabeth Walters, owner of Elizabeth's Garden and Bakery, was one of the usual vendors who moved inside for market.
"It's one million times nicer," she said. "People always want to come inside, so when all our customers go in, we lose them outside. And it's always so hot."
Walters said she was told that the market would be moved inside an hour before she arrived. When she arrived, the process to set-up went smoothly, and the farmers market had everything prepared for vendors, she said.
Walters also believes it was a good idea for the farmers market to move inside for the day.
"I was coughing all morning when I would go outside," she said. "I won't let my children go outside until Friday." | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/air-quality-moves-organizations-activities-inside-wednesday/article_29b8e522-15f2-11ee-8f3e-4bc80639eec8.html | 2023-06-28T22:59:41 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/air-quality-moves-organizations-activities-inside-wednesday/article_29b8e522-15f2-11ee-8f3e-4bc80639eec8.html |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Leaders with the Alabama Community College System gathered in Birmingham Wednesday to discuss plans to boost student success with dual enrollment programs.
The meeting was held on the campus of Jefferson State Community College. Students may begin dual enrollment as early as the summer of their ninth-grade year and can start earning college credit in more than 450 career pathways.
“Our dual enrollment program supports students who plan to transfer to four-year universities or who want to enter the workforce more quickly with college credit and workforce skills,” Dr. Neil Scott, Vice Chancellor of Student Success for the ACCS, stated in a press release. “Much of the success of Alabama’s dual enrollment program can be attributed to our ability to remove barriers for students who may not have traditional access to a post-secondary education.”
More than 27,000 Alabama high school students use dual enrollment to earn college-level credit at one of the state’s community colleges while still attending high school, according to ACCS.
The Alabama Legislature approved a $4.5 million increase in dual enrollment funding in the legislative session that ended earlier this month, bringing the program to nearly $30.7 million in total funding.
“We are very fortunate to have a Legislature that is very supportive of what we’re doing. With dual enrollment, we are the intersection of higher education, secondary education and workforce development,” Tessa Brown, the ACCS Assistant Director for Strategic Enrollment Management – Early Programs, stated via a press release. “Right there in the middle of that is the one intersection where taxpayer dollars are being used for students earning college credit, graduation requirements, and they’re also improving the quality of life for all Alabama citizens because we’re making sure that everybody is upskilled to their fullest potential.”
Students and parents wanting to know more about the dual enrollment program can click here. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-community-college-system-leaders-discuss-student-success-strategies-in-birmingham/ | 2023-06-28T23:00:40 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-community-college-system-leaders-discuss-student-success-strategies-in-birmingham/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Boutwell Auditorium will be kicking off its Wind Down Wednesday series today to celebrate fathers, father figures and male mentoring groups in the community.
Omega Phi Si fraternity and the Omega Lamplighters will present their Father of the Year Award, The Files Art Project will be performing and the Black Cherry Tree project will have an art display at the event. There will also be a live DJ, a cash bar, free wine testing, food trucks and vendors.
Each Wind Down Wednesday will be held at the Boutwell from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The following events will be on July 19 and Aug. 30, each with a different theme: Neo Soul and Boutwell in Blanc, respectively. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/boutwell-auditorium-wednesday-series-begins-june-28/ | 2023-06-28T23:00:46 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/boutwell-auditorium-wednesday-series-begins-june-28/ |
Q: I had tickets on United Airlines to fly from San Jose, California, to Anchorage, Alaska, last summer. In August, my brother died unexpectedly, so we canceled our travel plans.
I reserved my airline flights through Booking.com and followed all their instructions regarding a refund. I sent my brother's death certificate and obituary. Booking.com asked for more proof that we were related, and finally, they asked for his birth certificate. They kept asking for more documentation. Then, they denied our claim.
I appealed to United Airlines, and it graciously agreed to refund our tickets, even though we booked through a third party. Shortly after that correspondence from United, Booking.com also agreed to refund our tickets.
As of now, I still have not received the refund to my credit cards, even though they say they have refunded me. I have sent numerous emails to all the people listed on your consumer advocacy site, and I continue to get the runaround about waiting for Booking.com to receive responses from the airline. I don't know where to turn. I'm so frustrated at this point. I hope you can help me. — Debbie Schembri, San Jose, California
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A: My condolences on your loss. Airlines will almost always refund a ticket if a passenger dies or if the travel companion of a passenger dies. But when it comes to relatives like brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles, it depends on the carrier.
Online agencies like Booking.com, the online agent you were using, have a special department that handles waivers and favors. United Airlines turned down your request through an intermediary, but then agreed to refund your ticket when you contacted them directly.
By the way, excellent job on the self-advocacy. You worked your way up the ladder, first contacting your online agency and then your airline — and you didn't take "no" for an answer.
You might have avoided this with a reliable travel insurance policy. Insurance would have refunded your prepaid, nonrefundable expenses, such as airline tickets and hotel rooms, in the event a close relative dies.
I like the way you kept all of your correspondence in writing instead of calling. Too often, people try to phone the airline or online agency, hoping that they can get a quick resolution. But they don't have a record of the conversation, so when they don't get the outcome they want, they have to call again and explain the situation all over. That's so frustrating, and it rarely fixes the problem.
What made this case a slam dunk was that you had a promise from United in writing that it would refund your ticket. But here's where things went off the runway. Although you booked your ticket on Booking.com, it was actually made by a third party called GoToGate (you can find executive contacts for GoToGate on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org). It looks like there was a miscommunication between United, Booking.com and GoToGate, which led to the delay.
I contacted GoToGate on your behalf, and you received a full refund, as promised.
Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy (elliottadvocacy.org), a nonprofit organization that helps consumers solve their problems. Email him at chris@elliott.org or get help by contacting him at elliottadvocacy.org/help/. | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/travel-solutions-my-brother-died-can-i-get-a-refund-for-my-airline-tickets/article_0e6c9b08-ef5d-11ed-9210-8ff81edf3aeb.html | 2023-06-28T23:06:26 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/travel-solutions-my-brother-died-can-i-get-a-refund-for-my-airline-tickets/article_0e6c9b08-ef5d-11ed-9210-8ff81edf3aeb.html |
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The post office in Patagonia would be named after late congressman Jim Kolbe under legislation Rep. Juan Ciscomani introduced Wednesday.
“Jim Kolbe lived a life of service dedicated to not only our state but our country as a whole," Ciscomani said in a news release. "He represented Arizona as a true statesman, leading in foreign affairs, trade, and fiscal discipline, while staying true to his values."
"He continues to inspire my own service in Congress and his impactful leadership will long be remembered,” the release continues.
Ciscomani, R-Ariz., says the legislation renames the post office located at 100 N. Taylor Lane to the Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office. Patagonia is about 65 miles southeast of Tucson.
Other Arizona congressmen have joined to support the push by Ciscomani . They are Republican David Schweikert and Democrats Greg Stanton and Raúl Grijalva.
Kolbe was 80 years old when he died in December .
June 28 would have been Kolbe’s 81st birthday.
Photos: Rep. Jim Kolbe served Southern Arizona for 22 years
Jim Kolbe formally announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Congress against Democrat Mo Udall in 1982. He lost that race, but when on to win 11 others.
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Jim Kolbe celebrates his 1996 election victory with some Republican supporters at the Doubletree Hotel.
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Jim Kolbe hugs supporter Charlene Johnston at the Republican party at the Doubletree Hotel on Election night in 1996.
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Representative Jim Kolbe cheers for University of Arizona basketball team with college students at O'Malleys during the 1997 NCAA Final Four.
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Left: U.S. Rep. Jim Kolbe, R-Ariz., makes a point with Alex Jackson, a member of the University of Arizona College Republicans, as Aaron Green looks on. Jon Kolbe talks to two members of the University of Arizona College Republicans, Aaron Green (left) and Alex Jackson at the Kolbe Headquarters in 1998.
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Tucson Mayor Tom Volgy shakes hands with Jim Kolbe as Libertarian Phil Murphy looks on during a debate sponsored by the Pima Council on Aging at the Doubletree Hotel in 1998.
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Ray Carroll, Jim Kolbe and Mike Boyd laugh at a comment made by Altar Valley rancher Sue Chilton, bottom right, during a 1998 press conference about the Sonoran Desert Protection/Conservation Plan.
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President Bill Clinton and Rep. Jim Kolbe share a laugh before the president speaks to the crowd at the Tucson Convention Center in 1999.
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Senator Jon Kyl (Jon Kyl), third from left, Representative elect Raul Grijalva (Raul Grijalva), center, and US Representative Jim Kolbe (Jim Kolbe) listen to US Department of Transportation Inspector Jose Rivas (Jose Rivas), second from left, explain the function of the hand held computer which brings up the status and vital information on commercial vehicles which pass this check-pint at the Mariposa Port of Entry west of Nogales on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002.
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Sen. John McCain, left, with Cindy McCain, stops of El Charro Restaurant in Tucson for dinner on Nov. 22, 1999, with Congressman Jim Kolbe, lower right, and Pima County Supervisor Ann Day.
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Rep. Jim Kolbe, R-Ariz., speaks to delegates on the importance of international trade during the Republican National Convention in Philadephia on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000.
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Rep. Jim Kolbe talks to a school children during a visit at the Islamic Center of Tucson in September, 2001. Kolbe went to help reassure students and teachers that Muslims are not and should not be targets of aggression because of the terrorist acts last week. The school was closed for several days last week because of threats to it.
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Congressman Jim Kolbe gets the latest information on the renovation project at the former Dunbar Spring School from Cress Lander in 2002.
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Celia de la Ossa, chief inspector for cargo with U.S. Customs, gestures as she explains the operations at the US/Mexico border at the Mariposa port of entry in Nogales, Ariz., to Undersecretary of Homeland Security Asa Hutchinson, Congressman Jim Kolbe and US Senator Jon Kyl in 2003.
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President George Bush talks with Congressman Jim Kolbe and Senator John McCain after arriving at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in 2003. Bush was taking a tour of the Catalina Mountains to see the devastation of the Aspen Fire.
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US Marine Corporal Frankie Quintero from Rio Rico talks with Congressman Jim Kolbe at the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps prior to a ceremony honoring Quintero and others in 2003. Quintero was seriously wounded in Iraq.
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Congressman Jim Kolbe (center) serves a Thanksgiving meal at the Gospel Rescue Mission in 2001. Kolbe helped serve the meals to the homeless despite a controversy in which the Mission didn't want him there because of his being gay.
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U.S. Rep. Jim Kolbe, R-Ariz., second left, shakes hands with US Marine 1st Lt. Javier Diaz from Hasbrouk Heigths, N.J., as Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., left, looks on at the US Embassy during a visit of six US congressmen to Kabul Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002.
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Caroline Nichols receives a certificate of congressional recognition in honor of her acceptance into West Point from Congressman Jim Kolbe in 2003. Kolbe hosted brunch for all the Southern Arizona graduates heading to military academies.
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Rep. Jim Kolbe presents a Purple Heart medal, a World War I Victory Medal and a World War I Victory Button to Ronald Dilley on behalf of Dilley's father Harry Dilley in 2004. Dilley's father served in the U.S. Army infantry and fought in the Argonne Forest in France in World War I. Harry Dilley, who died 25 years ago, never received his medals for his service.
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Jim Kolbe during service in the U.S. Navy.
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A happy Jim Kolbe at the Republican party at McMahon's Steakhouse in 2005.
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Representative Jim Kolbe shares a laugh with a few of his supporters during his 2004 election watch party at a home in El Encanto neighborhood of Tucson.
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U.S. Rep. Jim Kolbe finds a spot away from the crowd of the media and his supporters to take a look at some returns and accept phone calls during his election watch party in 2004.
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U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Jim Kolbe, R-Ariz., debate Social Security reform at the Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley in 2005.
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Republican Rep. Jim Kolbe leaves his Tucson home in 2005 after conducting an interview with KGUN Channel 9 during which he announced he would not seek re-election next year.
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Michael Nicely, second from left, chief of the Tucson sector of the Border Patrol, talks with House Speaker Dennis Hastert, second from right, as Rep. Jim Kolbe, R-Ariz., right, looks through border patrol night vision goggles into Mexico while on a tour of the border in 2006.
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Gabrielle Giffords stopped her 2006 victory speech to greet Congressman Jim Kolbe, whom she replaced in Congress, at the Doubletree Hotel in Tucson.
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Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords gets a surprise greeting from former Congressman Jim Kolbe in 2008 after Giffords' successful reelection campaign.
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Former Congressman Jim Kolbe watches the election returns for candidate Jonathan Paton in 2010.
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Rep. Jim Kolbe at his Tucson office.
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Former Arizona Congressman Jim Kolbe, left, co-chair of the Transportation and Trade Corridor Alliance, speaks with the Port of Tucson's Alan Levin at the Southern Arizona Logistics Education Organization's monthly meeting at the Viscount Suite Hotel in 2014.
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Former Arizona Congressman Jim Kolbe, co-chair of the Transportation and Trade Corridor Alliance, speaks on the status of Arizona and Sonoran trade during the Southern Arizona Logistics Education Organization's monthly meeting at the Viscount Suite Hotel in 2014.
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Retired Congressman Jim Kolbe at a roundtable discussion on veterans' issues with Congresswoman Martha McSally, Sen. Jon Kyl and Lea Marquez Peterson at the Trident Grill in Tucson on Oct. 23, 2018.
Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Kolbe was a moderate Republican who represented Tucson and portions of Southern Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives for 22 years.
Kolbe served in the Arizona Senate from 1977 to 1982 before be was elected to Congress.
Kolbe grew up on a working cattle and guest ranch, the historic Rail X, his parents owned near Patagonia in rural Santa Cruz County.
He attended Patagonia Elementary School and Patagonia Union High School — which are located near the post office — before going on to graduate from United States Capitol Page School, Northwestern University and Stanford University. In his obituary , his family suggested donations in his memory to the Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center, among other organizations.
The post office was first established on May 7, 1866. It closed and re-opened twice before being re-established on March 31, 1900, according to the Arizona Memory Project .
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Record condo sale closes in downtown Sarasota at $11.15 million for two-story penthouse
A new record has been set in the condo market for the Sarasota-Manatee region after an $11.15 million penthouse — complete with a putting green in the sky — closed in late June, according to a news release from the brokerage that listed the property.
The sale is the highest for the resale of a condo unit in the two-county region, according to Stellar MLS data supplied by Premier Sotheby's International Realty.
The property, on the top two floors of the Epoch building at 605 S. Gulfstream Ave., was built in 2021. The two-story unit has four bedrooms and bathrooms in 5,328 square feet of interior space. The outdoor area of the property brings the total floor space in the unit to nearly 9,000 square feet, according to property records.
One other condo property has sold above the $10 million threshold − a unit in the Ritz-Carlton Residences at 401 Quay Commons. That property sold for $10.6 million in February 2022.
Moriah Taliaferro, a Realtor with Premier Sotheby's International Realty, represented the seller in the transaction.
“This record-breaking home sale in downtown Sarasota exemplifies the prestige and desirability of the luxury real estate market in the area," she said in the news release about the sale. "The exceptional penthouse takes full advantage of enhanced grandeur, located in one of Florida’s premier sun-soaked destinations.”
The seller, Alan B. Town, purchased the property in May 2021 for $9.75 million, according to property records. A deed has not yet been recorded with the Sarasota County Clerk of Courts.
The buyer has not been disclosed.
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Malaria threat under attack by air and ground from Sarasota, Manatee mosquito control
Christopher Lesser, the director of Manatee County Mosquito Control District, said state health officials called him on May 23 informing him of the first case of locally acquired malaria in the Sarasota-Manatee area in decades.
“At first we thought, this has got to be a mistake,” he recalled.
After learning the news, Lesser directed a pilot to go on a mission that night. From a Bell 407 helicopter, he sprayed insecticides in southwestern Manatee County, which is near where the case occurred in Sarasota County.
For the last five weeks, Sarasota and Manatee County mosquito control staff have been hard at work trying to stop the spread of malaria by Anopheles mosquitoes.
Since the first case was reported the week of May 21-27, a total of four cases have been confirmed in Sarasota County by the Florida Department of Health. These cases were locally transmitted, which means that the individuals contracted malaria from a mosquito or mosquitoes in the Sarasota area. Wade Brennan, Sarasota County Mosquito Management Services manager, said health officials are investigating a possible fifth case.
Brennan explained the county’s strategy for addressing the malaria outbreak at a Tuesday press conference, and Manatee County’s top mosquito control official did the same in an interview with the Herald-Tribune. Their practices and methods are summarized below.
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Spraying the “area of concern” with insecticide
Brennan said Sarasota County has been conducting spray missions throughout the “area of concern,” which is the Desoto Acres and Kensington Park area. Workers are treating every woodland, swamp and permanent body of water in these areas with insecticides that kill adult mosquitoes and larvae. They are using both trucks and aircraft to spray the areas.
Brennan said that when the first case occurred, they were focused on a specific neighborhood and went door-to-door, letting residents know what was happening. The “area of concern” has since expanded, so the county sent a notification to alert everyone in the area about the situation.
They also have started aerial spray missions outside the area. Their last two missions were over a mile away from the farthest south person who contracted malaria, Brennan said.
Lesser said the Manatee County Mosquito Control District – which is a separate organization from Manatee County government – is using helicopters to spray an area that extends from Sarasota Bay in the west to Interstate 75 in the east and from University Parkway to roughly three miles north. They have carried out three of these missions since the first case was reported, and they plan to a fourth Thursday night.
“With aircraft, we can treat a bigger area faster and more effectively,” he said.
He noted that the district is using insecticides that were approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for “this very purpose,” which is public health concerns.
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Trapping mosquitoes
Lesser said the Manatee County Mosquito Control District has been trapping adult Anopheles mosquitoes a few nights a week, but he noted that they haven’t caught many – only around 50 so far. This is a sign that the population isn’t as large as it sometimes can be in the summer.
The district has traps that use ultraviolet light to attract mosquitoes. It also has “resting boxes,” which are square boxes where mosquitoes come to rest.
Lesser said they put the mosquitoes they trap in vials and send them to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing. None of the mosquitoes have tested positive for malaria.
Sarasota County has also been trapping mosquitoes and sending them to the CDC, and three were positive, Brennan said. Those three came from the same wooded area. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/06/28/the-four-malaria-cases-confirmed-in-sarasota-county-by-the-florida-department-of-health-were-contrac/70362251007/ | 2023-06-28T23:13:03 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/06/28/the-four-malaria-cases-confirmed-in-sarasota-county-by-the-florida-department-of-health-were-contrac/70362251007/ |
For the first time ever, Boilermaker Wheelchair Athletes can compete in a Triple Crown Series. The series consists of the Peachtree on July 4th, the Cedartown 5K on the 6th, and the Boilermaker on 9th. Some of the Elite Wheelchair Racers will not be in this year’s Boilermaker as they’re preparing to compete in the World Paralympics. Local Professional Wheelchair Racer Hermin Garic, who recently won the Boston Athletic Association 10K, will be competing in the Peachtree on July 4th, and returning to compete in the Boilermaker. Hermin’s number one concern locally is the road conditions for all the athletes.
"We have top elite athletes coming here, whether they’re racing in the chair or running, you know we want to have these streets taken care of so there’s a smooth race for everybody."
Boilermaker Wheelchair Division Coordinator Gary Roback says the DPW is doing everything they can to keep the roads in tip top shape.
"You don’t want to be coming down through the golf course at 35-40 miles per hour in a wheelchair and hit a little pothole as you’re trying to turn left."
There will be a few extra turns to take this year, as road construction at the bottom of Champlin Ave is still underway. Garic says racers will have a hard right turn onto Caroline Street, go a few blocks and turn left on to Kellogg Ave.
"When you’re going down Champlin it’s fairly downhill. When you get by Utica University we’re screaming anywhere between 20-30 miles per hour on that downhill, and then it’s a sharp right on Whitesboro, so it’s fairly downhill. Unfortunately this year that section of the course is a detour."
Gary Roback is setting up hay bales on the corners as a safety precaution, and there’s additional paving that’s done every year near the finish line.
"Right near the finish line every year down Schuyler Street there’s railroad tracks that go down near the Brewery, so every year the day before it’s always paved over. If you ever looked at it the railroad tracks don’t exist for the few hours on that Sunday morning."
Hermin Garic is expecting around 50 or so Wheelchair racers to compete for a prize package close to $37 thousand. There’s men and women divisions, and even a Grand Master’s Division for those age 50 and up.
"So there’s money to be earned, and you know jockeying for position all over the place, so it makes it difficult, but that’s the fun of the sport. You got to go out there and compete and train and do your best." | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/wheeling-through-the-boilermaker/article_f2406690-15f8-11ee-b798-df46a6dcf0a5.html | 2023-06-28T23:13:14 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/wheeling-through-the-boilermaker/article_f2406690-15f8-11ee-b798-df46a6dcf0a5.html |
WATERLOO --- A Wednesday afternoon fire destroyed a home in rural Waterloo.
No one was home when the blaze broke out at the farm house at 3643 Schenk Road.
Crews with Waterloo Fire Rescue and the Dunkerton Fire Department were called to the scene, but the flames burned the home to the ground. Heat from the fire also damaged a sport utility vehicle that was parked nearby. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/fire-destroys-rural-waterloo-home/article_79070f00-1601-11ee-b987-c71aa0a2ef42.html | 2023-06-28T23:16:38 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/fire-destroys-rural-waterloo-home/article_79070f00-1601-11ee-b987-c71aa0a2ef42.html |
Six inmates at the Valley Street jail were charged with felonies in June, part of a recent reform effort that includes hiring an in-house criminal investigator, the jail superintendent said.
The charges included getting contraband into the jail, drug possession and assault by a prisoner, which under state law is always a felony regardless of the level of severity.
"We're trying to establish a safe environment for both staff and inmate populations," said Hillsborough County Corrections Superintendent Joseph Costanzo. He said the criminal charges are in addition to internal discipline and penalties.
Hillsborough County owns and operates the Manchester jail, often referred to as the Valley Street jail. As of Wednesday, the jail housed 327 inmates.
Five inmates were charged with assault by a prisoner, which is a Class B felony punishable by 3½ to 7 years in state prison.
Corrections officers were listed as victims in three alleged assaults by a single inmate.
Lamond C. Foster, 30, allegedly used his head to strike a jailer on May 18. The following day, he allegedly spat on two other officers. Foster faces three assault by prisoner charges.
Costanzo attributes the arrests to one of the reforms he promised when hired -- the installation of an in-house investigator.
Jim Azzara, a retired state Corrections Department worker who joined Hillsborough County in February as a part-time worker, has brought 20 cases since he started, Costanzo said.
Azzara has been deputized by Hillsborough County Sheriff Christopher Connelly and can make arrests, the superintendent said.
When inmate-victims refuse to cooperate, Azzara can make a case using video surveillance, office reports and observations, Costanzo said.
Costanzo said the jail also is working to be certified under the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act. County policies have been revised and updated to meet PREA standards, and Costanzo expects a PREA audit this year.
The others indicted in June were:
Manchester resident Riley Harris, 29, charged with delivering a plastic bag of fentanyl into the jail as an inmate on April 13. He also is charged with drug possession and falsification of evidence.
Homeless man Brandon Berube, 27, charged with assault by a prisoner. On May 26, he allegedly had unprivileged contact (simple assault) with a person identified as S.S.
Londonderry resident Lenon Munoz-/Benitz, 33, assault by a prisoner. He allegedly punched I.B. in the face on April 13.
Homeless man Brandon Ross, 32, assault by a prisoner. He is accused of unprivileged contacted with B.B. on May 26.
Nashua resident Joshua Shea, 32, assault by a prisoner, for alleged unprivileged contact with B.B. on May 26.
Costanzo said inmates are also subject to internal discipline, which can result in segregation and limits the amount of time they can spend outside their cell to a minimum of one hour in a 24-hour period. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/local/valley-street-jail-internal-investigations-result-in-charges-against-six-inmates/article_65dccace-228b-5a10-bad9-c6b78dc34127.html | 2023-06-28T23:17:04 | 1 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/local/valley-street-jail-internal-investigations-result-in-charges-against-six-inmates/article_65dccace-228b-5a10-bad9-c6b78dc34127.html |
January 26, 1951 – June 16, 2023
Patty Fitzpatrick Flett was born January 26, 1951, the daughter of Victor and Helen Fitzpatrick at Coos Bay and passed away June 16, 2023 at Coos Bay.
Patty graduated from Marshfield High School and later received her RN degree from SWOCC and worked at Coos County Health Department. She enjoyed gardening and camping. She was a kind and feisty person and never met a stranger.
Patty is survived by son, Sean Scorby and daughter, Shevani Scorby; daughter, Tracie Dodds and sons, Steven and Eric Dodds; brother, Leonard “Fitz” and Shawn Fitzpatrick and son, Zack and wife, Niki Fitzpatrick; sister, Marcelene Knight and spouse, Steve Sallee and her children, Owin Knight and Carrie Hazen; sister Jeannie Train and son, Kyle Train; numerous great grandchildren, great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Helen Fitzpatrick; brother, Tim Fitzpatrick; and brother-in-law, Bruce Train.
A Celebration of Life will be held in August.
Arrangements under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 541 267-4216. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/patty-fitzpatrick-flett/article_73e16d08-1602-11ee-875a-53d28b6aefae.html | 2023-06-28T23:21:20 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/patty-fitzpatrick-flett/article_73e16d08-1602-11ee-875a-53d28b6aefae.html |
NORMAL — Smoky air traveling south from a historic wildfire season in Canada blanketed the region this week, leading to event cancellations, increased hospitalizations and precautions for vulnerable populations.
The Canadian wildfires have caused smoke to drift south to southern Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia. Most of Central Illinois is set to remain under an air quality alert through Thursday night, with authorities urging people who have heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers and other sensitive groups to avoid long or intense outdoor activity. Several area organizations on Wednesday had postponed events or moved them indoors.
Although rain forecasts are expected to lessen the severity of the haze, the Associated Press has reported that recent heavy rains have failed to quell the most active wildfires in Quebec, which will worsen the smoky air in parts of the country.
Lori Ritter, trauma and quality coordinator for Carle BroMenn Medical Center, said they are seeing an increased number of patients presenting in the emergency department with respiratory issues.
Most of these patients have asthma and chronic lung diseases. However, all but one were able to go home, she added. Most of the visits occurred on Tuesday but one asthma patient was seen on Wednesday.
Mandy Benning, clinical supervisor for Carle Convenient Care, said two patients presented to convenient care on Tuesday, one of which was an asthma exacerbation.
However, OSF media relations coordinator Matt Sheehan said as of Wednesday, there has not been an uptick in respiratory-related hospitalizations as a result of the air quality.
Pantagraph Chief Meteorologist Matt Holiner said as of Wednesday morning, the air quality index value was up to 291 in central Illinois. This puts the region in the “very unhealthy” range, which is the fifth of six air quality classifications.
An air quality index value of 300 or more puts an area in the “hazardous” sixth category.
Masking up
Holiner said older adults, children and those with heart or lung conditions should avoid outdoor activity. All other should limit their outdoor activity and consider wearing an N95 or KN95 face mask.
KN95 masks currently are being offered for free at Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center, Milner Library and Linkins Dining Center. A tweet from ISU advises individuals to limit their outdoor activities.
Isolated showers and a shift in the winds out of south are expected to provide some improvement in air quality for Central Illinois, which it ranked in the level four “unhealthy” category on Wednesday. A stronger chance of rain Thursday is expected to lower the threat level to the third category, which is “unhealthy for sensitive groups.”
“Children, older adults, and those with heart or lung conditions can resume outdoor activities (at a category three air quality) but should avoid extended amounts of time outside and strenuous activities,” Holiner said. “With additional rain and southerly winds, air quality should finally reach the level 2 ‘moderate’ range on Friday.”
Air quality may not return to its lowest quality index value until additional rain falls on the Canadian wildfires, he added.
Because of current conditions, some senior living facilities had to relocate planned outdoor activities due to the air quality.
Lacey Ritchart, marketing director for Westminster Village, said the facility’s Life Enrichment Team moved sponsored events activities that were scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday indoors.
“Of course, our residents have access to the news and weather alerts regarding air quality levels and reserve the right to make their own decisions and determine their own risk tolerance regarding time they may choose to spend outdoors,” Ritchart said.
Cathy Beck, executive director of the McLean County Emergency Management Agency, said she was working with county administrators, the county health department and the National Weather Service to publish information about the situation on the agency’s Facebook page.
The agency also was working to identify public locations where residents can get out of the hazardous air. Individuals may visit the Bloomington Public Library, Normal Public Library and Uptown Station during normal business hours to avoid the smoke.
Protecting wildlife
Miller Park Zoo Director Jay Pratte said in an email that they have been in communication with their veterinary team and the other regional zoos to better understand best practices when handling animals who may be more susceptible to the air quality.
Those animals have either been contained in their holding areas or provided access to the indoor and outdoor parts of their habitat to allow to be where they feel most comfortable, Pratte said.
Pearl Yusuf, the zoo’s general curator, said bird species present the most concern, but they want to be sure all animals avoid prolonged exposure to the hazardous conditions.
“Any animal can have compromised respiratory concerns,” Yusuf said. “If we were talking about a fire closer by, there would be more of a push to sequester the animals in off exhibit, even in sometimes less ideal spaces.”
Zookeepers and staff are weighing the animals’ behavior and response to their environment along with the advice of their veterinarians to help guide them, Yusuf said.
Pratte said they are checking in on their staff to ensure everyone has access to mask and remain indoors in well-ventilated areas when possible.
The junior zookeepers and other camps have been provided masks when outside and organizers adjusted the schedules so that everyone could experience indoor activities Wednesday, Pratte said. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/carle-sees-uptick-in-respiratory-issues-as-smoky-air-blankets-region/article_d5cb4910-15dc-11ee-9f13-4b472f45db80.html | 2023-06-28T23:21:51 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/carle-sees-uptick-in-respiratory-issues-as-smoky-air-blankets-region/article_d5cb4910-15dc-11ee-9f13-4b472f45db80.html |
NORMAL — The 15th annual Heartland Community College Foundation Scoring FORE Scholarship raised $69,743 on June 2.
The event, which had nearly 60 sponsors, was held at The Oaks at River's Edge in Pontiac. The money raised will support Livingston County students' access and learning opportunities at Heartland.
The Scoring FORE Scholarships has awarded over $360,000 in scholarships since 2006 to 70 students. The scholarship was developed in collaboration with Caterpillar's Pontiac facility.
Who was honored? Photos from Heartland's President’s Medallion Awards ceremony
President’s Medallion Honorees Mary and John Penn
President’s Medallion Honorees Larry and Marlene Dietz
President’s Medallion Honorees Jerry and Carole Ringer
President’s Medallion Honoree Bob Brucker
Bob and Julie Dobski, Karen DeAngelis, Cindy Segobiano, visiting Rotarians from India Sukhi and Kirandeep
Julie Dobski, Al Bedell, Dee Frautschi
Mark and Dianna Johnson, Charlotte and Joe Talkington
Merriann and Dave McGee
Camille and Ron Springer
Sandra and Gordon Bidner
Mary Campbell, Julie Dobski
President’s Medallion
Roosmarijn and Interim ISU President Andover Tarhule, Julie Dobski
Patty McManus, Chris Downing, Steve MacManus
Peg Doran, Joan Bullard, Janet Hood
Jim and Phyllis White
John Penn, Mike Matejka, Hank Campbell
Mary and Dennis Feicke
Jerry Ringer, Pat Grogg, Carole Ringer
Jean-Marie Taylor, Jennifer and Stan O’Connor
Penn family table
Alauna McGee, Kym Ammons Scott
Lidia Halder, Wendy West, Raegan Rinchiuso, Larissa McIlvain, Gena Glover
Heartland Community College Vice President, External Relations, Kelli Hill
Crowd enjoys the beautiful night
Heartland Foundation Board Chair Kirk McCullick
Heartland Community College President Keith Cornille
Heartland Board of Trustees vice-chair Janet Hood
Jim White
President’s Medallion Honoree Jerry Ringer
President's Medallion honoree Carole Ringer
Janet Hood, President’s Medallion honorees Carole and Jerry Ringer, Jim White, HCC President Keith Cornille
Julie Dobski
President’s Medallion Honoree Marlene Dietz
President’s Medallion Honoree Larry Dietz
President’s Medallion Honoree Larry Dietz
Janet Hood, Julie Dobski, President’s Medallion honorees Larry and Marlene Dietz, HCC President Keith Cornille
Nancy Evans
Janet Hood, Nancy Evans, Bob Brucker, HCC President Keith Cornille
Mary Campbell
President’s Medallion Honoree John Penn
Janet Hood, President’s Medallion honorees John and Mary Penn, HCC President Keith Cornille, Mary Campbell
HCC President Keith Cornille congratulating John Penn
Funds from the event will provide full-ride scholarships and book stipends to eight students from Livingston County as they study math, business, science, technology and pre-engineering.
Every junior high student in Livingston County will also be able to experience a Challenger Learning Center mission at Heartland. More than 500 students will take field trips to the Challenger center to inspire interest in STEM, responsibility, teamwork and problem-solving, HCC said.
Heartland's foundation also has a wide variety of scholarships for students, including those entering high-demand fields, experiencing financial need, high achieving learners, and those who are the first member of their family to attend college. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/pontiac-golf-scholarship-event-raises-over-69k-for-students/article_d65f85f4-15d1-11ee-be40-0ba39fbb1a2e.html | 2023-06-28T23:21:58 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/pontiac-golf-scholarship-event-raises-over-69k-for-students/article_d65f85f4-15d1-11ee-be40-0ba39fbb1a2e.html |
VALPARAISO — Porter County Council and Board of Commissioners members argued to a standstill over work at the Memorial Opera House.
The Republicans on the Board of Commissioners sought $5 million for repairs to the opera house and obtained permission Tuesday, on a split vote, from the Porter County Redevelopment Commission for a loan. It would be used to renovate the 1860 sheriff’s residence next door so it can be leased to a private tenant for up to $25,000 a year.
The majority of the County Council members, however, want to go with the original proposal to renovate both the opera house and sheriff's residence and add a connector to the two so ADA-compliant restrooms can be added, along with additional space for events and mingling.
“I know it’s been a contentious issue,” said Councilman Ronald “Red” Stone, R-1st, who joined the council earlier this year. He proposed allocating the $5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act money for the opera house renovations.
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Councilman Mike Brickner, R-at large, wanted specifics on how the money would be used.
“I just want to transfer the money and that’s that,” Stone said.
Commissioner Barb Regnitz, R-Center, said the commissioners agreed unanimously to do the opera house renovations in two phases — the exterior first, to prevent further damage, and the interior in a second phase.
But there would be no accessible restrooms included, council President Jeremy Rivas, D-2nd, noted.
That could happen in a future phase, Regnitz said, but it would have cost too much to add them now. She asked the Memorial Opera House Foundation to foot the $2 million bill for them, but the foundation balked.
The original plan, Brickner noted, had buy-in from the foundation. “Why are we deviating from that plan?” he asked.
The commissioners never forwarded a favorable recommendation for that plan, Commissioner Jim Biggs, R-North, said.
The council’s plan for American Rescue Plan Act funds included $5 million for the opera house, making it the largest expenditure for any single project, he said.
That plan also called for giving money to nonprofits. Several council members agreed to do so but only as long as the county would take care of its buildings, Rivas said.
Brickner accused the commissioners of not keeping the council informed on changes to the opera house renovation plans. “There’s been multiple changes to this project since the beginning of the year,” he said.
Had the commissioners gone along with the original plan, the county would not have lost the $2 million commitment from the foundation, he said. “You’ve squandered that.”
“That was a huge issue, was to bring the bathrooms up to grade,” he said.
The last estimate for the full build-out, with the addition included, was $8.5 million, Biggs said.
“That means to fund the whole project we only have to find $1 million? Let’s do it,” Rivas said.
How can the county justify spending that much for a building that doesn’t deliver essential government services, Biggs asked.
The Expo Center renovations cost $5 million, Rivas noted.
“Whether you vote yes or no makes no difference to me,” Biggs said. “This subject matter had dominated our conversations.”
Rivas suggested the commissioners offer a comprehensive financial plan that includes issues like keeping up with paving needs, funding the Willowcreek Road extension, addressing stormwater management needs, the Memorial Opera House and more.
The commissioners have contracted with Baker Tilly for a financial comprehensive plan and hope for a joint meeting with the commissioners, Regnitz said.
In the past, the commissioners and council worked together, Councilwoman Sylvia Graham, D-at large, said. “I think we need to have cooperation."
The council voted 4-2 to deny allocating the $5 million for the opera house renovations, with Republicans Andy Vasquez and Stone — both of whom joined the council this year — voting yes. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/county-at-standstill-over-opera-house-work/article_2abdec6e-15f3-11ee-a7af-0fa95e36d6c0.html | 2023-06-28T23:27:50 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/county-at-standstill-over-opera-house-work/article_2abdec6e-15f3-11ee-a7af-0fa95e36d6c0.html |
VIRGINIA – The CDC is issuing a warning after identifying two mosquito-transmitted malaria cases in Florida and Texas.
Meanwhile, local health leaders say they’re monitoring the situation.
Christie Wills with VDH’s Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts said we haven’t had any cases locally, but they’re still warning to stay vigilant when it comes to blood-sucking insects because they may carry other illnesses.
“In 2022, we did have 14 cases of vector-borne diseases and that includes diseases that are carried by mosquitos or by ticks,” Wills said. “We are concerned about that for public health.”
Wills recommends using insect repellent with DEET, avoiding spending time outside at dawn or dusk, and empty water-holding containers. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/amid-us-malaria-cases-virginia-health-leaders-say-theyre-monitoring/ | 2023-06-28T23:31:42 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/amid-us-malaria-cases-virginia-health-leaders-say-theyre-monitoring/ |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Many questions are being raised after a Lynchburg City councilman held up a laptop with a bullet hole in it, claiming a city employee was responsible.
Councilman Marty Misjuns says he showed off the laptop to support his resolution to change workplace training for city employees regarding sexism and racism.
The resolution was voted down 5-2.
“So the message is pretty simple,” Misjuns said. “For years, there has been overarching accountability on the frontlines employees of the city workforce. But it seems like senior management always get a free pass on their actions or inactions.”
Lynchburg Mayor Stephanie Reed says she was confused when Misjuns held up the laptop.
“What I had been told is that that issue took place six years ago. And it had nothing to do with the resolution or anything within the resolution or the training that Marty had been concerned about,” Reed said.
10 News reached out to Lynchburg Police to learn more about this alleged incident.
They say the incident happened on January 14, 2016 at Lynchburg Fire Station 7.
Police say a fire department employee accidentally discharged a firearm inside the building.
Police investigated the incident along with the city’s Commonwealth’s Attorney, who determined no criminal charges needed to be filed.
Misjuns says he got the laptop from the owner and the laptop is not government issued.
Lynchburg City Council’s next scheduled meeting is July 11. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/lynchburg-city-council-member-shows-off-laptop-with-bullet-hole-pushing-to-hold-city-employees-accountable/ | 2023-06-28T23:31:48 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/lynchburg-city-council-member-shows-off-laptop-with-bullet-hole-pushing-to-hold-city-employees-accountable/ |
A community-wide, 24-hour online event is engaging New River Valley nonprofits in raising funds and awareness.
This year, 115 organizations are participating in the Give Local NRV Giving Day.
Head to the Give Local NRV website to donate $5 or more to support your favorite organization.
Part of the fun of the day includes the $25,500 in grants and prizes that the CFRNV is giving away.
For the past two years, the community raised more than $500,000 each year.
Last year, 1,996 people made a total of 2,306 donations to the event, with several people donating to multiple organizations.
“You’ll see nonprofits working on arts and culture, working on issues relating to poverty, to the environment, to animals, to education, there’s sort of something for anyone in terms of an issue you care about.” Linda Gleason, Assistant Director Community Foundation for the NRV said.
10 News’ Duke Carter is giving us a live look from the event underway at Calfee Park. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/more-than-600000-raised-so-far-during-give-local-nrv/ | 2023-06-28T23:31:54 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/more-than-600000-raised-so-far-during-give-local-nrv/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Two Roanoke County residents are facing felony charges after police say they left their dogs in a hot car, killing one of the animals.
Police arrested James Lipscomb and Ashleigh Hutton on two counts of felony animal cruelty each. Officers also responded to their home and seized two additional dogs that were in their care.
Shocking video taken by a witness, Victoria Owens, shows the two dogs, locked in a car in 90-degree heat in Downtown Roanoke on Sunday with the windows cracked.
Roanoke police say it happened in a parking lot along Luck Avenue SW just before 1:30 p.m. In the video, you can see one dog on the floor panting heavily and the other on the backseat.
The video was taken minutes before one of the dogs died.
“It broke my heart. It broke my heart,” Holly Moses, a witness said.
Moses says she went to Macado’s to grab food when another bystander came into the restaurant and asked if she knew who owned the car. Moses went outside, saw the dogs, and tried to call the owners, but no one answered. Owens called the police.
Moses says she ran up to her apartment to get water for the dogs.
“I had a cup of water. I tried to, you know, get close to the window and the one dog started growling at me and I knew then something wasn’t right,” Moses said.
Moses stayed until police arrived.
“The cops showed up probably 20 minutes after they were called. And they broke in the window and set the alarm off several times. I guess the owners were cutting off their alarm from inside of Texas Tavern,” Moses said.
Moses says that’s when the owners showed up.
“Probably 15 minutes after talking, they finally opened the doors, and realized one of them had passed away,” Moses said.
The memory brings back tears.
“So many things running through your head and you just want to help the babies and you can’t help the babies,” Moses said. “They shouldn’t have been put in a car in the first place when it’s that hot.”
“I will never get out, just, the visuals of everything happening,” Moses said. “The one dog being drug to the ground, already unconscious. And no resuscitation is going to bring them back from that.”
Police arrested the dogs’ owners James Lipscomb, 37 of Roanoke County, and Ashleigh Hutton, 38 of Roanoke County. They were charged with two counts of felony animal cruelty each. Both were released from jail on bond.
Under Virginia law, bystanders are allowed to break into a vehicle in an emergency if a child is locked inside a hot car, but the law doesn’t provide the same protection to someone trying to save a dog.
Moses has a dog of her own.
“I have a dog, a Pitbull. And that’s my baby. That is my baby,” Moses said. “It’s not okay what happened.”
She hopes lawmakers will reconsider.
“I wish there was something I could do. but like, you can’t do anything. I mean, you feel helpless,” Moses said. “A Good Samaritan law to be passed would be ideal so that it can be prevented.”
10 News reached out to Lipscomb, but we did not hear back. Hutton’s attorney, Cathy Reynolds, tells 10 News she can’t comment on the case at this time. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/roanoke-woman-describes-tragic-moments-leading-up-to-dogs-death/ | 2023-06-28T23:32:00 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/roanoke-woman-describes-tragic-moments-leading-up-to-dogs-death/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – A sport that’s all the rage lately, pickleball, is growing in the Roanoke Valley.
On Wednesday, Roanoke’s Kirk Family YMCA celebrated the addition of pickleball nets.
Fundraising was a community-led effort, with about $850 donated.
Players said they’re looking forward to enjoying the new addition.
“What I like a lot about pickleball is that the learning curve is so short, you can pick up a paddle and ball and be playing in 15 minutes as opposed to other sports that might take weeks or years,” Co-fundraising organizer Karen Crawford said. ”Plus, the cost to play is so low.”
If you want to get involved in pickleball, you can visit the welcome desk at the Kirk Family YMCA. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/roanoke-ymca-reveals-new-pickleball-equipment/ | 2023-06-28T23:32:07 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/roanoke-ymca-reveals-new-pickleball-equipment/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Connecting kids and cops – that’s the goal of the Badge Buddies program in Roanoke.
Over the course of eight weeks, Roanoke City Police and West End Center students will build both endurance and relationships through running.
Watch the video above to see a bit from their first training day of the season, as captured by 10 News photojournalist Greg Moore. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/watch-roanoke-police-kids-participate-in-badge-buddies-program/ | 2023-06-28T23:32:13 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/28/watch-roanoke-police-kids-participate-in-badge-buddies-program/ |
BANGOR, Maine — Supporting the next generation of Mainers was at the forefront Wednesday for the 28th annual Maine Child Welfare Education conference.
The conference aimed to bring quality child welfare training to Mainers who work in the child welfare system The goal was "to bring everybody together to train and be on the same page and try to improve what we're doing," Bonny Dodson, an executive council member for Maine Child Welfare Education, said.
This year's conference focused on post-pandemic recovery support. Topics ranged from supporting youth in the LGBTQIA+ community to how family homelessness impacts the child welfare system.
"When children experience homelessness, it's a really big deal because the trauma on a developing brain and a developing body has long-term implications," Richard Hooks Wayman, president, and CEO of Volunteers for America Northern New England, a housing and social service nonprofit agency, said.
Right now, there's just too many families who can't afford housing, he said.
"When they are experiencing a crisis, there's frankly not a lot of places you can go to for help," he said.
Genevieve Benoit works in child development services, which involves working with families experiencing housing insecurity. Benoit said she came to the conference to learn more about additional resources available to help support them.
"I want to be able to help them become confident and competent in order to get those things that they need because we do see a lot of that, sort of, chronic piece, multi-generational living," Benoit said.
One takeaway that leaders of the conference hope all Mainers realize is that it only takes one person to make a difference in someone's life.
"It takes a community to keep kids safe. If you see something, say something," Dodson said. "I think sometimes you think 'Oh, it's all child welfare's responsibility, all the mental health therapists.' But no. It's the community — like, you don't have to be a professional to make a difference in a child's or adult's life." | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bangor/maine-child-welfare-education-holds-28th-annual-conference-in-bangor-community/97-464546bc-0776-4571-86b7-cf068eafc18d | 2023-06-28T23:32:17 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bangor/maine-child-welfare-education-holds-28th-annual-conference-in-bangor-community/97-464546bc-0776-4571-86b7-cf068eafc18d |
BRUNSWICK, Maine — A group of apartment buildings under construction in Brunswick could be ready to welcome asylum seekers by the end of the year.
Developers Collaborative, the same agency developing the shelter for asylum seekers in Portland, is building these 60 units on Coral Sea Street in Brunswick. Kevin Bunker, one of the founders of DC, said he expects the first building of 12 units should be ready by August. The other four will be ready one-by-one, with all ready by November.
MaineHousing is paying the rent since the federal government prohibits asylum seekers from working for at least six months after filing their initial asylum applications.
"I think real estate can really be a tool for giving people a hand up," Bunker said. "The money is limited. We don't have unlimited funds and it's not realistic to expect that we would have unlimited funds. So, in a sense, it's going to be 60 very lucky families who are going to get these units."
Of the more than 1,500 asylum seekers who have arrived in Portland since January 1, 2023, about 300 are living at the Portland Expo; roughly 140 are living in the city's Homeless Services Center; and hundreds more are living in hotels.
"They definitely need that temporary emergency housing because the shelters are supposed to be able to turn and welcome new people. If the shelters aren't turning because no one can move out of a shelter then that piece of social infrastructure doesn't work," Bunker said.
Fatuma Hussein, executive director of the Immigration Resource Center of Maine, said her organization is in the planning stage of helping asylum seekers get settled in these units. The IRC is the service provider for people who will live in these units.
When Bunker and his team opened the waiting list for the 60 units, they got 250 applications in less than an hour, she said.
"For every unit that's been built, there are hundreds if not thousands of people out there that need that unit," Hussein said. "It's life-saving. It signifies hope. It signifies the beginning of a new home."
"There's all these questions about where's our workforce going to come from. Well, our workforce is trying to come here. We just have to let them," Bunker said. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/housing/developer-of-portlands-new-asylum-seeker-shelter-also-building-apartments-in-brunswick-maine-housing-apartment-portland/97-e4fd9060-b547-4c6a-bd2b-23eca73dbce6 | 2023-06-28T23:32:24 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/housing/developer-of-portlands-new-asylum-seeker-shelter-also-building-apartments-in-brunswick-maine-housing-apartment-portland/97-e4fd9060-b547-4c6a-bd2b-23eca73dbce6 |
PORTLAND, Maine — On Sunday, our partners at the Portland Press Herald shared a story with the headline, "People are no longer walking this earth because of me," a chilling interview with Joseph Eaton, the man accused in a shooting spree in Bowdoin and then in Yarmouth.
Through many jail phone calls, Eaton admitted to reporter John Terhune that he shot and killed his parents, Cynthia and David Eaton, and their friends, Robert and Patricia Eger.
Eaton then described what he did that night before shooting at cars on Interstate 295 in Yarmouth the next morning. The mass shooting rocked Maine communities, and Eaton shared the details of it in an intimate interview with Terhune.
Terhune spoke with us about why Eaton reached out to them to share his side of what happened, and the process of turning 10 hours of jail phone interviews into one story.
To read John Terhune's story, click here. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/reporters-notebook-press-herald-reporter-describes-interview-with-an-accused-murderer-joseph-eaton-maine-yarmouth-i-295-shooting/97-eb8469a6-ad0f-4eb4-9743-0b19ca489c1b | 2023-06-28T23:32:30 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/reporters-notebook-press-herald-reporter-describes-interview-with-an-accused-murderer-joseph-eaton-maine-yarmouth-i-295-shooting/97-eb8469a6-ad0f-4eb4-9743-0b19ca489c1b |
NSB approves update to parking ordinance, increasing fines and allowing for towing
NEW SMYRNA BEACH — Finding a parking spot in the city is not only a challenge for weekend visitors, it can also be a daily struggle for many New Smyrna Beach residents.
And while the Parking Task Force plans to offer some suggestions regarding the lack of parking in a few months, the city recently amended its parking ordinance to address poor parking behavior, according to police Chief Eric Feldman.
“This gives (the police department) an opportunity to add some teeth to our parking ordinance,” Feldman said of the changes, which include increased fines and towing illegally parked vehicles, during a City Commission meeting last week.
He said the lack of parking is a different conversation than parking misconduct.
“Especially on North Beach, where people are encouraged to park and they consider the $35 fine a fair trade for parking all day and going to the beach, and then choose not to pay those tickets,” Feldman said. “This puts several things in motion for us to allow for accountability.”
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According to the city, “parking violations, traffic congestion issues and improperly parked vehicles” interrupt the flow of traffic and the line of sight at busy intersections, which can cause “numerous traffic-related delays" and "potentially lead to life-threatening accidents.”
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During the meeting, city commissioners unanimously approved the proposed amendments to the city’s parking ordinance.
One of the changes is increased parking ticket costs, especially in city-owned parking lots or property, which will jump from $35 to $50. Other fines include:
- Other general citations – $30.
- Handicapped – $250.
- Boat ramp zones – $100.
The ordinance also establishes that no parking permits will be issued to those with outstanding parking fines, and failure to pay a parking fine will result in permit suspension for those who have one.
NSB police can tow illegally parked vehicles
The changes also allow police to tow cars in violation of parking rules, something Feldman said will be important to deter the behavior.
“First being it will immediately put an end to parking at city parks after hours,” Feldman said.
Other problematic behaviors, the chief said, involve vehicles parked facing the wrong direction, in front of fire hydrants, at intersections and at stop signs.
Commissioner Lisa Martin said she would like to see the changes happen for the upcoming July 4 weekend at Riverside Park, where the city is hosting its Independence Day event.
"A lot of people who live over there would like to have some comfort zone," Martin said.
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Commissioner Jason McGuirk voted for the proposed changes but encouraged the police department to "ease into" the process.
"It's a small town − people have been doing things for a long time," McGuirk said, emphasizing parking for special events. "We just need to be a little careful."
The amendments are already in effect. Feldman said police will begin by issuing warnings to those who violate parking rules along with a flyer with information about the updated ordinance.
The department will also update signage throughout city parking spaces to warn drivers. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/06/28/new-smyrna-beach-approves-increased-parking-ticket-fees-vehicle-towing/70365201007/ | 2023-06-28T23:33:21 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/06/28/new-smyrna-beach-approves-increased-parking-ticket-fees-vehicle-towing/70365201007/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — The Bethany Cemetery opened in 1893 as the first Black cemetery in Austin. It opened when the Oakwood Cemetery ran out of room for Black graves in their small, segregated section.
“They had a small section, and when it was full, there was no more room, so, we didn't have any place to bury our dead, said Sue Spears, President of the Bethany Cemetery Association. "So some men in the community got together and they created the Bethany Cemetery Association."
However, the historic cemetery could be soon taken over by the Denner Group, a development company who wants to use parts of the south and west sides of the cemetery for a mixed-use development project with housing.
It's something Spears, who has been taking care of the cemetery since the mid-1990s, never wants to see.
"That land use is not appropriate next to a historical cemetery,” Spears said.
The cemetery holds a great deal of cultural significance, with numerous former slaves and buffalo soldiers buried there.
“Some of them were born slaves, they experienced Jim Crow,” Spears said. “And they lived through all that turmoil, and now that they have supposedly a resting place, then their resting place is going to be disturbed.”
Spears says they should not be discarded in this way.
“To me, they were marginalized in life and still being disrespected in death,” Spears said.
After hearing about the proposed development, a number of local activists, like Chas Moore from the Austin Justice Coalition, wanted to get involved.
"The least the city can do is pay some respect to my ancestors and black and brown folks that are that are buried in a cemetery,” Moore said.
The Austin Justice Coalition is going to be paying for the initial upkeep of the cemetery and eventually installing security cameras. They said they will also have people coming out to help clean it as soon as possible.
"It's important to honor and respect, and pay homage to history because it's part of who we are," Moore said. "It's part of our healing process as a as a society." | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/first-black-cemetery-could-be-destroyed/269-ac3f34da-1057-4176-8a05-57efb3652f73 | 2023-06-28T23:34:39 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/first-black-cemetery-could-be-destroyed/269-ac3f34da-1057-4176-8a05-57efb3652f73 |
WALKER, WV (WOWK) – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) honored Leroy “Butch” Hawkins Wednesday for serving at Camp Kootaga for 75 years.
Camp Kootaga honored Hawkins by celebrating “Butch Hawkins Week.” On Wednesday, the BSA presented him with an honorary certificate and a 75-year service pin.
“Not too many people get those,” said Jeffrey Purdy, a Scout Executive with the Boy Scouts of America. “I’ve never given a 75-year service pin to any scouter.”
Hawkins loves being a Boy Scout leader as much as anything, but even he didn’t expect to be doing it for so long.
“I didn’t imagine I’d make it through the boy part of it, let alone the adult part,” Hawkins said.
Hawkins joined Camp Kootaga as a Boy Scout when he was nine years old, following in the footsteps of his father. Now, he has three children of his own and four grandchildren, all also scouts.
Hawkins says he loves volunteering for the Boy Scouts and he stands for what the organization does: mentoring young leaders and providing them with the skills they need for when they grow up.
“You go out and get a job, and you’ve never had somebody tell you what to do or where to go or how to get there and you think, what’s all that for?” Hawkins said. “But with scouts, you learn that. You learn how to be leaders and how to tell other people how to be leaders.”
Even after 75 years, Hawkins says he’s not done yet.
“I just got a new knee, a new shoulder, if they can keep putting parts in me I guess I can keep going,” Hawkins said.
Hawkins turns 84 years old Saturday. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/boy-scouts-of-america-honors-scout-in-west-virginia-with-75-years-of-experience/ | 2023-06-28T23:36:53 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/boy-scouts-of-america-honors-scout-in-west-virginia-with-75-years-of-experience/ |
Heritage Park, just north of Sunnyside Road next to Snake River Landing, is officially open.
The city of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Rotary Club commemorated the completion of phase one in the park’s development with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday.
“We are celebrating our beautiful park being dedicated to our city,” Idaho Falls Rotary Club President Gina Stevenson said.
The park features more than 14 acres of riverfront green space and has scenic waterfalls on the north end, walking paths, natural landscaping, a rock garden, trees, a stream and a small pond.
“We didn’t have an old-fashioned barn raising to make this park happen, it’s more like a modern park raising that happened here,” Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper said. “… This park came about because of a partnership between businesses, Rotarians — a nonprofit entity — and the city.”
Mike Pyle, co-host of HGTV’s hit series ‘Inside Out,’ also addressed the 150 guests and community members assembled for the ceremony.
“(In) Idaho, you see the community, you see the relationships and the beauty in it all,” he said. “Creating this park, creating a safe place for families, for new moms to meet other new moms to create experiences and relationships and build on those relationships is something that is so dear to my heart, and I know it’s dear to everyone that was involved.”
Heritage Park started with the vision of former Mayor Jared Fuhriman.
"This was a dream, an idea of Mayor Fuhriman over 15 years ago,” said Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Director PJ Holm. “After a random Rotary meeting in 2008, Mayor Jared Fuhriman grabbed Kevin Call … drove down Milligan Road, … stopped and looked over this property and said, ‘Wouldn’t this be a great spot for a community park?’”
That discussion set in motion a chain of events that led to the realization of Heritage Park.
The Idaho Falls Rotary Club bought into the idea and has donated significantly toward the park’s creation for six years.
Over the past 32 years, the Rotary Club has given $6.5 million with matching funds to help develop the Idaho Falls River Walk, said Call, Rotary chairman of the Heritage Park Project and Duck Race.
“We would not have the show-stopping River Walk that we have right now if it were not for the money that the (Rotary Club) raises … through Duck Races that you give back to our community,” Holm said.
Stafford Smith and Woody Smith donated the park property to the city. Matt Morgan and Jackson Hole Junction provided fill. Ball Ventures and Snake River Landing assisted with construction and donated the parking lot on the west end.
“They’ve helped this part of town absolutely blossom over the last couple of decades,” Casper said.
Before the park was constructed, the ground where the ribbon cutting was held was 20 feet lower, Holm said.
“We filled it up with a lot of dirt and sculpted it to make sure that we have water retention and basins for all of the development to the west,” Holm said.
Phases two and three of Heritage Park will be completed in the future, as the city continues to work to develop its master plan for the space.
“This park is not done. This park will not be done probably for a long, long time,” Casper said. “It’s going to take ongoing partnership, dedication and participation from the community to help it become the place that we envisioned.”
Today the park is open and ready for bikers, joggers, walkers and families to enjoy.
“It is going to be our community’s gem,” Holm said. “… We encourage our community to come out and enjoy the park as it blossoms with streams, native vegetation, shelters, restrooms, park amenities — all things that will help make this park into its final vision, and that will take a little more time.” | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/heritage-park-ribbon-cutting-celebrates-completion-of-phase-one/article_1366fafa-1603-11ee-807b-b3432ab32a47.html | 2023-06-28T23:37:25 | 0 | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/heritage-park-ribbon-cutting-celebrates-completion-of-phase-one/article_1366fafa-1603-11ee-807b-b3432ab32a47.html |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A number of locations throughout Birmingham will be open to the public and providing water to those in need during an upcoming intense heat advisory.
The National Weather Service forecasts excessive heat in Birmingham during the daytime hours from Thursday through Saturday. People are encouraged to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks from the heat if outdoors.
In partnership with Christian Service Mission, all Birmingham Public Library branches will have bottled water available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Here are some additional cooling station locations throughout Birmingham:
- Church of the Reconciler, located at 112 14th Street North
- Open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Faith Chapel Care Center, located at 921 2nd Avenue North
- Open Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Firehouse day shelter for Men, located at 626 2nd Avenue North
- Open daily from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Will have extended hours anytime the temperature is above 100 degrees.
- The Hub/El Centro community space, located at 3522 7th Avenue South
- Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Pathways day shelter for Women, located at 409 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard
- Open daily, seven days a week. Extended hours this week are from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- ROSS Recovery Community Center, located at 2105 Joyce Street
- Open daily from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-opens-cooling-shelters-ahead-of-heat-advisories/ | 2023-06-28T23:40:05 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-opens-cooling-shelters-ahead-of-heat-advisories/ |
The lawyers representing the family of Irvo Otieno are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into his death.
“The resources of the U.S. Department of Justice are necessary to ably and properly prosecute the defendants,” civil rights lawyers Ben Crump and Mark Krudys said in a statement released Wednesday.
Otieno, 28, of Henrico County, died March 6 while being admitted to Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie County, in a case that has garnered national attention. Video from the psychiatric hospital shows him being pinned to the floor by personnel.
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Seven Henrico sheriff's deputies and one hospital employee are charged with second-degree murder.
The two-page letter, dated Monday and released by Crump's office on Wednesday, is addressed to Stanley Meador, special agent in charge of the FBI's Richmond office, and Jessica Aber, the U.S. attorney who heads the Eastern District of Virginia office of the DOJ. Previously, Aber’s office has said its attorneys were speaking with investigators, but offered little in terms of a commitment to prosecute the case.
Kari Foote, a spokeswoman for the office, did not return a request seeking comment about the request from Crump and Krudys.
The release comes following the resignation of Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Baskervill, who stepped down to pursue a graduate degree in France.
Her last day was June 21. On that day, state code mandated that the county’s three circuit court judges appoint an interim replacement. The three judges voted to appoint Jonathan Bourlier, one of two candidates on the ballot for the commonwealth's attorney's position in November.
Last week, Bourlier told WRIC-TV he had no experience prosecuting cases and “not a lot” of experience in jury trials, outside of an internship. Bourlier said he had years of experience as a defense attorney.
Bourlier’s appointment was made in lieu of a special election, WRIC reported. By comparison, Baskervill came to the job with years of experience prosecuting gang violence in Richmond.
Baskervill also had asked the DOJ to issue charges, saying the department was best suited to handle a multi-jurisdictional case with several agencies involved.
The day before she left office, Baskervill dropped charges against hospital employees Darian Blackwell and Sadarius Williams, saying the move would “serve justice more than any other course of action would.”
Rhonda Quagliana, an attorney for Williams, argued in court papers that Williams’ role in restraining Otieno “was markedly different and does not support a conviction for second-degree murder.”
The lawyers' release Wednesday outlines how the DOJ’s office could approach the case, explaining that federal civil rights laws regarding excessive force by law enforcement officers “are the appropriate vehicle to address the eight defendants’ conduct.
“In our opinion, the newly appointed (commonwealth’s attorney) and his similarly new, small staff — with an ample caseload apart from the indictment of Mr. Otieno’s killers — are not adequately prepared to prosecute the eight defendants, all of whom have separate, experienced counsel.”
Crump also represented the family of George Floyd, and has said Otieno’s treatment has parallels to Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police in 2020.
Otieno died three days after being arrested by Henrico police at a local hospital. Otieno, who was in a mental health crisis according to family members, assaulted Henrico law enforcement officers, police have said.
Video shows Henrico sheriff’s officers subduing Otieno with punches in Henrico Jail West, before transferring him to Central State Hospital.
In the hospital’s intake room, Otieno was restrained while shackled and handcuffed under the weight of the defendants for 12 minutes. Medical examiners determined that he died of asphyxiation and ruled his death a homicide.
Nearly every agency and person involved has gone silent as the case headed to court, including Eric English, the Henrico chief of police, whose officers initially arrested Otieno.
Henrico Sheriff Alisa Gregory issued a statement offering her condolences, but also has refused to answer questions about Otieno and his death in the custody of her deputies.
In April, Otieno’s mother, Caroline Ouko, spoke at length about her son’s arrest, describing how she attempted to explain her son’s condition and that he needed an ambulance, not a squad car. His arrest ultimately occurred outside of her supervision, while he was alone at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital.
Ouko said it felt like “systemic racism swallowed her son.”
Said Crump and Krudys: “Unless the Department of Justice prosecutes this matter in federal court, the four-day cycle of violence brought to bear upon a young man in a mental health crisis will not be fully and ably addressed.” | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/ben-crump-irvo-otieno/article_70967178-15fa-11ee-85af-3b817e6e4aa6.html | 2023-06-28T23:43:02 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/ben-crump-irvo-otieno/article_70967178-15fa-11ee-85af-3b817e6e4aa6.html |
KOPPEL BOROUGH, Pa. — Koppel Borough Police has a new backup cruiser to respond to emergencies.
The department only had one cruiser left because another one was wrecked in a high-speed chase during a large police pursuit last month.
If at any point their only cruiser was down for service or maintenance, police said they would have to respond to calls on foot or request help from a nearby department.
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“I mean it’s a public safety issue, we don’t want to shortchange our residents,” said Athena Pangikas-Miller, the Mayor of Koppel Borough.
The mayor and police chief said they were in dire need and were asking the community for support to buy a back-up.
“We are a low budget police department. It’s hard for us to come up with the money to fund this. It’s a big purchase for us,” said Chief Justin Warren of Koppel Borough police department.
After our original story aired last week, the chief said they got a call from a Channel 11 viewer. She donated this $12,000 check to the department. She also wrote a letter saying, “you deserve to have people here for you when you are in need.”
“It means a lot and if you’re watching this, I really appreciate you and I will do everything I can to repay you,” said Chief Warren.
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The department bought this used cruiser from the Union Township Police Department. The chief said it was good timing because their other cruiser has to go in for maintenance.
Meanwhile, the department has received more donations from the community including $400 for medical kits and a firework raffle was started to raise $2,000.
“We sometimes figure how appreciated we are, appreciated by the public to get this type of support. it means a lot and it’s why we wear our badge every single day,” said Chief Warren.
The police chief said the woman who donated the $12,000 doesn’t even live in this town, never heard of Koppel Borough before. She’s a stranger who just wanted to help.
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WASHINGTON D.C. — Nearly 60 percent of people with health insurance have had trouble using their plans in the past year, according to a nationwide survey evaluating healthcare coverage.
These insurance problems include denied claims, difficulty trying to find an in-network provider and delays and denials of care that involved an insurer’s previous authorization. Researcher said this could result in delayed treatment or not getting care at all.
“This is more than a mere annoyance. This really does have can have profound implications financially and to health,” said Kaye Pestaina, Vice President at KFF.
This latest report is from KFF, a nonprofit organization that focuses on health policy.
It finds insurance problems are more common for patients with significant healthcare needs. For example, about two-thirds who consider their health as “fair”, or “poor” reported a problem in the past year. It also shows more than 70 percent of those who receive mental health treatment experienced troubles too.
Pestania said there’s a lot of confusion when people try to address these troubles.
“One of the surprises was how many problems go unresolved,” she said. “A large percentage of people who say I either gave up trying to figure out what the answer was, or I never even followed up.”
This isn’t limited to one type of insurance. Researchers evaluated plans from employers, the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace, Medicaid and Medicare.
They believe simplifying policies would help.
“A little more information can go a long way around what’s covered and not covered around what the cost of a particular procedure is before you get it,” said Pestania.
Doctors say it’s also important for people to know their rights like your ability to appeal a denied claim.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Machinists union members from Spirit AeroSystems held town hall meetings Wednesday to discuss the company’s updated contract offer. The union members will vote on whether to accept the contract on Thursday.
Spirit AeroSystems lists these as the benefits of the updated contract offer:
- Core as before – No change to the Core and Enhanced health insurance plans and continuation of the existing pharmacy and prescription drug list
- Guaranteed annual wage hikes
- 2023: 6% + 3.5% guaranteed COLA
- 2024: 4%
- 2025: 4%
- 2026: 6%
- Additional pay increases:
- $3,000 cash signing bonus
- Up to an additional 3.5% annually in COLA rolled into base
- 8% in guaranteed bonus (2% annually)
- No mandatory overtime on weekends
The Machinists union has been striking at Spirit since 12:01 a.m. Saturday, after members voted down the company’s previous contract offer. Union members said the previous offer had mandatory weekend overtime, took away crucial health benefits, and did not have enough pay raise opportunities.
KSN News spoke to Les Chapman, a union member, about the newest offer. He is happy the health insurance has been addressed.
“Your body breaks down. You’re going to need your health benefits. They gave us that. That’s big for a lot of people,” Chapman said. “Believe it or not, a lot of people are working for the benefits, health benefits versus the money.”
He said he plans to vote in favor of the new contract offer but does not speak for everyone.
“I’m a union guy. If they want to keep on striking, I’ll keep on striking,” Chapman said. “But I do know that they changed a lot on this contract. And I can see the difference between the company opening up and giving us an opportunity to go back to work.”
The Machinists union vote is Thursday at Hartman Arena. Union members have the chance to go over the contract at 8 a.m. The voting is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
On Wednesday, the machinists got a show of support from another union.
The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, which includes workers represented by the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace, sent a letter to the Machinists union, saying, “Please know that IFPTE, including 2,300 SPEEA-represented employees at Spirit in Wichita, stand in strong Solidarity with you!”
To view KSN’s coverage of the Spirit Machinists Union Strike, click here.
To stay up to date with IAM updates, visit their website or their Facebook page.
To view Spirit and IAM Wichita contract negotiations, click here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/machinists-weigh-new-spirit-offer-vote-is-thursday/ | 2023-06-28T23:45:29 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/machinists-weigh-new-spirit-offer-vote-is-thursday/ |
How is Costco cracking down on membership? What Arizonans need to know
The warehouse chain Costco is following in the footsteps of Netflix as it begins to crack down on membership sharing.
The company announced that it's not changing its membership policy, but it is enforcing it more strictly.
The annual membership allows you to go into any Costco warehouse and have access to exclusive pricing at checkout.
Costco workers ask customers to show their membership cards when they get to the register to check out. However, the retailer has reportedly seen an uptick in more nonmembers shopping with other people’s cards. This has been the case, especially at self-checkout, according to a statement from Costco.
“Costco is able to keep our prices as low as possible because our membership fees help offset our operational expenses, making our membership fee and structure important to us,” the company statement said. “We don’t feel it’s right that nonmembers receive the same benefits and pricing as our members.”
How is Costco cracking down on membership?
Costco workers will be enforcing membership rules more heavily at warehouse locations.
This will likely look like being asked for your membership card at checkout, especially at self-checkout. If your membership card does not have a photo on it, you may be asked to show a photo ID.
How many Costco locations are in Arizona?
There are nearly 900 warehouses that Costco operates across the globe, half of them are based in the United States. There are 20 Costco locations across Arizona, with the latest opening in Buckeye. As of May 2023, the company has 124.7 million cardholders and 69.1 million households.
According to Costco’s 2022 annual report, about 93% of members in the U.S. and Canada renewed their membership and 90% across the globe, generating approximately $4.2 billion in revenue for the company.
The company hasn’t raised the cost of its membership since 2017, unlike its competitors, though it has hinted at it. Rivals such as Amazon and Sam’s Club have raised their membership fees since then.
How much is a Costco membership?
Costco offers three different memberships: Gold Star, Business, and Executive. The Gold and Business class memberships both cost $60 while the Executive costs $120.
All of the memberships allow you to get into all Costco locations worldwide.
The difference between the Gold Star and Business compared to the Executive is in an annual rewards rate on qualified Costco purchases, additional benefits and saving on Costco services, as well as extra benefits on Costco travel products.
You can find more details on each type of membership on the Costco website.
Can other people use my Costco membership card?
The membership is exclusive to the person Costco has on record as the cardholder. However, the cardholder can bring up to two guests at a time into the warehouse, according to their customer service page.
Purchasing items is where people may be confused. As members are the only people who have the ability to purchase items.
How many people can be on my Costco membership?
Costco's customer service page lists that there can only be two members from each household on a single membership.
The free household member will need to be someone over 16 years old and live at the same address as the primary member.
How do I sign up for Costco membership?
There are various ways for someone to become a member.
You have the choice of going in person to your nearest warehouse and going to the membership desk, you can call 1-800-774-2678 to speak with someone in Member Services, or you can sign up using the Costco website.
Can I shop at Costco without a membership?
Nonmembers are not able to purchase items at Costco warehouses. There are currently no free membership options.
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Flagstaff to test flood sirens Thursday morning
FLAGSTAFF — Some Coconino County residents could be in for a startling wake-up Thursday morning when the city tests the Museum Fire area flood sirens.
The hourlong testing begins at 9 a.m. It will confirm that the siren system was properly updated and will include the first Navajo language translation of the emergency broadcast messaging.
During this time, residents will hear an alarm sound, followed by a voice message repeated three times in English, Spanish and Navajo. The testing will conclude with a wind-down siren to indicate the end of the message. The city notes that the wind-down siren sound does not signify the end of the threat of a flood event, only the end of the message.
The Museum Fire flood area siren alert system is still relatively new. It was first installed in 2022 in the Grandview Homes and Sunnyside neighborhoods of Flagstaff to alert residents to imminent flash flooding. The system is a supplemental alerting system to notify residents of imminent danger and does not replace the Emergency Notification Alert text messages, city officials said.
When residents receive the Emergency Notification Alert text message or hear the siren alerting system, they should immediately follow all safety instructions.
Testing may be postponed in the event of rain or smoke in the area, according to the city.
Reach the reporter at LLatch@gannett.com.
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