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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Army National Guard (TNG) deployed a Blackhawk helicopter to rescue a hiker in medical distress from the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park on Wednesday.
According to a release from the national guard, the TNG and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) were notified shortly after 10 a.m. that a 22-year-old hiker was suffering head trauma in a remote part of the park, just north of the Tennessee border in Virginia.
The mission was approved by TEMA, and the TNG dispatched the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion in Knoxville after assembling a flight crew and preparing the Blackhawk, the release states. The crew left Knoxville shortly after 11:10 a.m.
According to the TNG, the crew arrived at the rescue site 25 minutes later and quickly found the victim. Park rangers were also on the scene administering first aid.
Flight paramedics were lowered to the ground, and the TNG reports the hiker was placed on a specially-designed rescue litter once they were prepared. The victim and paramedics were hoisted into the helicopter and flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, according to the release.
The helicopter arrived at the hospital around 12:25 p.m., and the TNG reports the entire rescue operation took less than an hour and a half. The injured hiker was received by hospital staff and taken to the emergency room. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tennessee-national-guard-rescues-hiker-from-national-park-in-southwest-va/ | 2023-06-29T16:18:42 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tennessee-national-guard-rescues-hiker-from-national-park-in-southwest-va/ |
After competitive primary in Carmel, Republicans uniting around Sue Finkam for mayor
Sue Finkam, the Republican nominee for mayor of Carmel, is gaining traction from her party's supporters and candidates for office after a primary election last month that nearly split the city's Republican voters into equal thirds and at times turned contentious.
Both of Finkam's opponents, Kevin "Woody" Rider and Fred Glynn, conceded after the primary. Additionally, candidates for Carmel City Council who backed Finkam's opponents, such as Republican city council incumbent Jeff Worrell, moved to publicly support Finkam. Worrell, who is among three Republicans and two Democrats running for at-large council seats in November, supported Rider in the May primary.
Unified Republican support for Finkam could be a benefit for her in a majority Republican area as she faces Miles Nelson, a Democratic candidate motivated by momentum from recent victories by that party in the city.
"It's meaningful to me that our message has value to other Republicans and they very quickly surrounded us with support," Finkam said. "What it means for the campaign is that we're a much stronger voice being united come Nov. 7. I understand that demographics have changed, but it's still a Republican city and so having that power behind us is important."
Republican unity post-primary is the ideal situation for Carmel and Hamilton County Republicans, especially after an election that saw a near three-way split among the candidates, said Laura Wilson, an associate professor of political science at the University of Indianapolis.
"Democrats would be advantaged if there was a fractured Republican Party, so, in a inverse way, are they disadvantaged by the Republicans coming together? Yes, I think so," Wilson said. "But it also shows an opportunity and I think it would highlight for the Democratic Party: 'Oh, Republicans recognize this is absolutely necessary.'"
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Finkam gains Republican support
In the May primary, Finkam defeated Republican challengers Rider, a fellow Carmel Councilor, and Glynn, a former Hamilton County Councilor. Finkam won 36% of the vote to Rider and Glynn’s 32%, according to election results.
Campaigning ahead of the primary election grew divisive at times. Finkam accused Rider of threatening potential campaign donors with withholding city contracts if they didn’t support his candidacy. Rider vehemently denied the allegations and IndyStar was not able to independently verify the accusations.
Rider and Glynn, though, both conceded after the election and said they would support Finkam’s campaign.
“I think Kevin 'Woody' Rider and Fred Glynn both understood that it's important to make sure that they support Sue Finkam because, even though Sue might not be 100% aligned with them, she is 1,000 times more aligned with them than the Democrat candidate,” said Mario Massillamany, chairman of the Hamilton County Republican Party.
Finkam said she has meetings planned with Rider and Glynn this summer to further talk about and plan for Carmel's future.
"The primary was a little challenging from time to time, but we all are trying to make a better Carmel and serve our residents better," Finkam said. "So why wouldn't I want to work with both of them?"
Fellow Republicans in Hamilton County are also taking notice of the mayor's race in Carmel.
More:Why Indiana's political parties are watching the Carmel mayor's race
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, a Republican, encouraged people to contribute time and money to Finkam’s campaign in a recent newsletter after the primary.
Jensen said his support for Finkam comes from working with her on neighboring issues in their council districts when he served on Noblesville’s city council.
“My main message was that Sue is a great candidate for the future of Carmel, thus, the future of Hamilton County,” Jensen said. “If folks are interested in where we're going as a county and you want to keep that momentum, I think Sue Finkam is the right candidate to keep that going.”
More:Democrats keep winning Carmel vote. Here's what it means for 2023 city races.
Councilor Adam Aasen, who is running for reelection in the city’s southeast district against Democrat Jeremy Eltz, supported Rider in the primary and now is supporting Finkam. Aasen said he spoke with Finkam shortly after the primary.
“She ran a fantastic campaign,” Aasen said. “She has great ideas for the future and she’s the most experienced candidate in this race and gives voters of either party the best chance to continue what they love about Carmel under experienced leadership.”
What it means for Carmel Democrats
Nelson, the Democratic nominee for mayor of Carmel and the councilor for the city's West district said his team has been campaigning from the beginning, while Finkam has the challenge of trying to unite the Republican party now that the primary is over. Nelson leads the Democratic ticket in the mayor's race and, as of the primary, six Democrats are running for city council seats.
“Mending fences is probably their goal,” Nelson said. “One of the challenges for Sue is that in order for her to win, she has to thread the needle of appealing to both the moderates of her party and those, frankly, wanting to ban books.”
Nelson said his comment on book banning is in reference to far right candidates who made gains in the Hamilton Southeastern school board in 2022. Similar candidates in Carmel were not as successful, but had it gone the other way Nelson said Carmel would "be just like Fishers right now."
Nelson additionally tried to connect Finkam to other controversial issues in Hamilton County when he took to Twitter last week to publicly call out Finkam for not immediately condemning the Hamilton County chapter of Moms for Liberty, which quoted Adolf Hitler in a newsletter. Nelson also used the quote as an opportunity to share a campaign fundraising link on Twitter.
Finkam later addressed the Moms for Liberty newsletter at the Carmel Pride event Sunday, at which both Finkam and Nelson spoke and sponsored.
"The message was unacceptable and directly hurt members of our community," Finkam said in her remarks at the event, which were shared by her campaign. "It does not reflect my views and values nor those of our overall community. It was unfortunately further amplified on social media, and it damaged our city’s reputation on the national and global stage."
The election is Nov. 7.
Contact the reporter at 317-779-4468. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/carmel/2023/06/29/carmel-mayors-race-republicans-unite-around-sue-finkam-democrat-miles-nelson/70325253007/ | 2023-06-29T16:20:24 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/carmel/2023/06/29/carmel-mayors-race-republicans-unite-around-sue-finkam-democrat-miles-nelson/70325253007/ |
Fishers police search for 'armed and dangerous' man after deadly gas station shooting
Fishers police are asking the public’s help finding a man they say is tied to a fatal shooting at a gas station Wednesday night.
Joshua Alexander Farmer, 32, has been named a person of interest in the shooting that’s believed to have stemmed from a domestic-related conflict. Police said Farmer was last seen driving a 2020 maroon Kia Soul with an Indiana license plate reading 392CDM.
The shooting was reported shortly after 5 p.m. at a Speedway gas station in the 7200 block of East 116th Street, near Allisonville Road. Responding officers found the woman with multiple gunshot wounds inside a red Chrysler van. The woman has not yet been publicly identified.
Anyone with information about Farmer, who's from Noblesville, is asked to call 317-595-3254. Police said Farmer is wanted on several warrants out of Hamilton County and considered armed and dangerous.
Contact the reporter at 317-503-7514. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/fishers/2023/06/29/fishers-gas-station-shooting-116th-street-police-search-armed-dangerous-man-domestic-violence/70369173007/ | 2023-06-29T16:20:30 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/fishers/2023/06/29/fishers-gas-station-shooting-116th-street-police-search-armed-dangerous-man-domestic-violence/70369173007/ |
WATERLOO – The City of Waterloo is asking residents to take a short online survey about a proposed city app.
The app would be downloaded by a user to a mobile device. The technology would allow someone to connect directly with city information, including offering details about city services and feedback opportunities.
The survey will be open through July 1 and can be accessed at cityofwaterlooiowa.com/alert_detail.php. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/government-and-politics/waterloo-asks-for-input-on-proposed-city-app/article_28adbf0e-1502-11ee-beeb-fff47d635a47.html | 2023-06-29T16:20:37 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/government-and-politics/waterloo-asks-for-input-on-proposed-city-app/article_28adbf0e-1502-11ee-beeb-fff47d635a47.html |
Occasionally, buyers and sellers find themselves in a situation where there is a simultaneous closing of both the purchase and sale of a home on the same day or within a day of two of each other. At this stage it becomes apparent that one of the parties to the transaction is going to be homeless for a short period because of the timing of the closing.
It is at this point that it may be necessary to ask the seller if the buyer can take occupancy early or in the case of the seller stay in the home for several days after closing.
A pre-occupancy is sometimes necessary when the buyer of a home finds themselves in a situation where they have no place to store their belongings because of the timing of the close of escrow. In this situation the buyer asks the seller if they may occupy the home for a short period prior to closing.
A post-occupancy is the opposite of the pre-occupancy. In this case a seller may ask the buyer to allow them to remain in the home for a period of time after the transaction is complete. This situation arises when the seller’s new home or rental is not ready or other circumstances prevent him or her from moving for a short period of time.
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The pre- or post-occupancy agreements are not ideal situations as there are inherent risks to both sides, and each party should explore other options. However, in some cases it may be necessary if both sides are willing. The key is that everyone is on board early and that it is done correctly. As with any agreement it should be in writing.
Questions that both sides should ask themselves and each other are who is responsible for insurance, utilities, maintenance, and repairs during the period someone else is living in your home. These questions should be answered in the agreement so that there is no misunderstanding by either party. The amount of payment must be negotiated and included in the agreement.
Your real estate agent might be involved, as they can prepare the proper documentation necessary to address the agreement. As in any situation where there are legal ramifications, it is always a good idea to consult an attorney if you have any misgivings about the arrangement. Recently I have been involved in both a pre- and post-possession situation and in both cases, everything went as planned with no issues.
Mary Monday is an associate broker at RE/MAX Fine Properties. She can be contacted at: (928) 853-0572, Mary@MaryMonday.com or www.MaryMonday.com. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/business/mary-monday-pre--and-post-occupancy-agreements-in-a-real-estate-transaction/article_0884ac94-1442-11ee-9a3d-435f53b69bd1.html | 2023-06-29T16:22:22 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/business/mary-monday-pre--and-post-occupancy-agreements-in-a-real-estate-transaction/article_0884ac94-1442-11ee-9a3d-435f53b69bd1.html |
NAZ Elite wants to show the Flagstaff community this month that it can run fast and think fast.
The team is set to host the grand opening of its new training facility on Friday. The space will open at 3 p.m., and at 4 p.m. the weekly public group run of between 4 and 6 miles will take place.
Moreover, HOKA, NAZ Elite's major sponsor, will be there, and the public will be able to take HOKA shoes on a test drive during the group run. After the group run, the public will then have the chance for more meet-and-greet opportunities with NAZ Elite staff and athletes while food and drink are provided at the training facility.
The run is optional.
Ben Rosario, the executive director at NAZ Elite, said he expects about 10 to 12 of the team's roster members to be in attendance.
The training center, which NAZ Elite began using in April, has been a boon for the growing professional running team for several reasons -- especially convenience.
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“It was a wonderful decision, because we went from having a small downtown office with three desks, doing our weight work off-site and renting that space to having a huge office space with five desks, a message therapy room, a treadmill, a sauna, a weight room, and everything is in all one place. We have a true home base now," Rosario said.
NAZ Elite has moved into its new performance center and will be offering runs.
He added: “To not have to find a place to go, to have a place to go always, I think, is really nice.”
This weekend in particular seemed like a good time to schedule the grand opening because most of the athletes are Flagstaff.
Then, on the Fourth of July, NAZ Elite's Paige Wood, who is pregnant but still putting in some miles, will compete for fun in the annual Flagstaff Downtown Mile.
After showing off some speed to fans, NAZ Elite later this month will try think fast as well when it hosts its annual trivia night that benefits the Hopi cross country program.
Even though NAZ Elite is on a break from competing, head coach Ben Rosario is still on the move.
The high school program, according to Rosario, uses the funding for its annual trip to California, where the Bruins compete in the Mt. SAC invitational.
Years ago, the Bruins missed the chance to go the prestigious California race. That's when Rosario decided to start the trivia night fundraiser.
“I like it because it’s a direct, tangible way to give," he said.
In 2018, Rosario presented the Bruins with a check for $3,000 to help fund the trip west. The past two years, NAZ Elite has raised a total of $8,000 through the event for the team. Rosario said he hopes the trivia night tables sell out again so NAZ Elite can produce another check for $4,000 -- or more -- to the powerhouse cross country program.
“We’re looking forward to selling out and having a good time," Rosario said.
NAZ Elite expects to have two tables of its own athletes and coaches at the annual event.
The trivia event is scheduled for Thursday, July 27, at the Flagstaff Elks Lodge, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tables (up to 10 people) are $200, and there will be 10 rounds of trivia, complimentary beer and wine, and raffle prizes.
“There’s 10 rounds. There’s geography, history, sports and a little of everything," Rosario said.
Mike Hartman can be reached at 556-2255 or at mhartman@azdailysun.com. Follow him on Twitter @AZDS_Hartman. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/naz-elite-this-week-team-to-host-facility-grand-opening-trivia-night-in-july/article_8c74ba92-15ca-11ee-98a1-5b825dae7c99.html | 2023-06-29T16:22:28 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/naz-elite-this-week-team-to-host-facility-grand-opening-trivia-night-in-july/article_8c74ba92-15ca-11ee-98a1-5b825dae7c99.html |
LaPorte's iconic Roxy Music store was sold to a local music enthusiast.
Kabelin Hardware Co. sold the long-running store, a beloved 84-year-old institution in LaPorte, to Ken Grace, Jr.
Ray Ratajik and Paul LeResch started Roxy Music in 1939 after they saw a need for a local music store. They both played in bands and LeResch even handcrafted trumpets to sell.
The store has long drawn musicians from across northern Indiana and southern Michigan.
Roxy Music outgrew its original location and eventually moved to 1012 Lincolnway in downtown LaPorte. It prospered with the rise of rock and roll in the 1950s and 1960s, fueling guitar sales.
It became a LaPorte staple that sold all manner of instruments and accessories, serving everything from garage rock bands to students participating in marching band.
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Kabelin Hardware Co. owner Jerrald Kabelin occupies the storefront next door and went in one day to rent a flute for his daughter Kris. He discovered owners Ray and Marg Ratajik planned to retire and bought the store the same day back in 1982.
The new owner, a community hardware store since 1912, expanded it from a 2,000-square-foot music shop to a 9,000-square-foot showroom, making it both one of downtown LaPorte's biggest stores and one of Northwest Indiana's premier music stores.
It serves customers internationally, shipping many products abroad.
But after 40 years, Kabelin Hardware Co. decided it was time to move on.
Grace, a musician, wants to carry on the legacy and grow the brand. He plans to expand product lines, offer more lessons and boost its online business.
"I am deeply humbled and honored by this opportunity to become a part of the legacy of the Roxy Music family," Grace said. "My goal is to continue providing exceptional instruments and services while honoring the store's rich history. I look forward to serving musicians of all ages and inspiring the next generation of talent."
Kabelin Hardware Co. plans to work with him through the transition.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to find the perfect home for Roxy Music," Kabelin CEO Betsy Kabelin Parkison said. "Ken is an upstanding member of the community and his passion will drive the business forward for generations to come. On behalf of the the Kabelin family, I would also like to express our gratitude to the leadership team at Roxy Music, Store Manage Bill Heiss, Assistant Manager Reed McDonald, Music and Lesson Program Director Joan Davis and all of the other team members and music teachers that have been instrumental in the success of business. We could not have done it without you and it’s been a great run.”
For more information, visit roxymusic.com.
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Maple + Bacon, deli and Divalicious Desserts Bakery & Cafe opening | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/business/laportes-landmark-roxy-music-an-84-year-old-institution-sold-to-new-owner/article_04205982-1555-11ee-91c3-7f9ab2335d23.html | 2023-06-29T16:29:34 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/business/laportes-landmark-roxy-music-an-84-year-old-institution-sold-to-new-owner/article_04205982-1555-11ee-91c3-7f9ab2335d23.html |
A murder charge is being pursued against an 18-year-old man accused of driving the stolen car that struck and killed 33-year-old Indiana State Trooper Aaron N. Smith Wednesday night near Indianapolis, according to ISP.
Police say Eddie P. Jones Jr., of Sikeston, Missouri, was driving the stolen 2016 Chevrolet Traverse.
A passenger in the vehicle, identified as DeMareon L. Curry, 19, also of Sikeston, has been preliminarily charged with a felony county of auto theft, police said.
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A 15-year-old female passenger, who was listed as a missing person from Missouri, is being turned over to authorities from that state Thursday and will not be charged.
Jones and Curry were arrested and are in custody at the Hendricks County Jail, police said.
"As this investigation continues to move forward, the Hendricks County prosecutor will make the final determination of these preliminary charges and will review the potential for additional criminal charges," state police said.
Smith, of Franklin, Indiana, was reportedly struck around 8:40 p.m. EDT on the Ronald Reagan Parkway, north of Interstate 70 in Hendricks County, which is located immediately west of Indianapolis.
The nearly five-year veteran of the force was deploying stop sticks in the roadway when he was struck by the suspect vehicle and critically injured, police said. He was treated at the scene and rushed to a nearby hospital where he died.
The accused reportedly resisted the attempts to help him and repeatedly used offense and racist language toward the emergency responders.
Smith is survived by his wife.
Jones, Curry and the juvenile were take to Indianapolis hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, ISP said.
"This is a tremendously sad day for the entire Indiana State Police family," Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter said. "We will band together as we always do in support of Trooper Smith's family, friends and co-workers."
Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch issued a statement Thursday morning that reads, "The Indiana State Police has faced yet another tragedy this year. My heart goes out to Officer Smith’s wife and family. I will keep Superintendent Carter, all of the men and women of the Indiana State Police and officer Smith’s family in my prayers."
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Aaron Bernal
Aaron Bernal
Age: 23
Residence: Hobart
Booking Number(s): 2305933
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: Controlled substance possession
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Langham
Adam Langham
Age: 42
Residence: Crown Point
Booking Number(s): 2305925
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery, Battery against law enforcement
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amanda Stoddard
Amanda Stoddard
Age: 39
Residence: Cedar Lake
Booking Number(s): 2305903
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Controlled substance possession, Shoplifting, Fraud
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amir Jones
Amir Jones
Age: 60
Residence: South Bend
Booking Number(s): 2305916
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Property Theft
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andre Gilbert
Andre Gilbert
Age: 39
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305934
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrell Murphy
Andrell Murphy
Age: 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305908
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Radusin
Anthony Radusin
Age : 22
Residence: Hobart
Booking Number(s): 2305696
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: Intimidation
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Beverley Ware
Beverly Ware
Age: 39
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305921
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bianca Erwin
Bianca Erwin
Age: 23
Residence: Peotone, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305823
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: Controlled Substance Possession
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chauncey Jordan
Chauncey Jordan
Age: 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305917
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Robbery
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Haywood
Daniel Haywood
Age: 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305800
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: Pocket-picking - $750 to $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Brown Jr.
David Brown Jr.
Age : 56
Residence: Gary
Booking Number(s): 2305718
Arrest Date: June 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police
Offense Description: Domestic Battery, OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Parchem
David Parchem
Age: 44
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305812
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: Fraud
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daymar Webb
Daymar Webb
Age: 22
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305811
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: Motor Vehicle Theft, Resisting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Derrick Ivy
Derrick Ivy
Age: 32
Residence: Robbins, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305803
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Elijah Dillon-Bombin
Elijah Dillon-Bombin
Age : 22
Residence: Crown Point
Booking Number(s): 2305707
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Resisting — Interfering with Public Safety
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eudora North
Eudora North
Age: 20
Residence: Gary
Booking Number(s): 2305927
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Fraud
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Florence Flewellen
Florence Flewellen
Age: 41
Residence: Griffith
Booking Number(s): 2305922
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Possessing drugs, Property theft
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Freddie Holman
Freddie Holman
Age : 50
Residence: Gary
Booking Number(s): 2305692
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: LSCT
Offense Description: Battery
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jahir Villaruel Lizarde
Jahir Villaruel Lizarde
Age : 27
Residence: Dyer
Booking Number(s): 2305691
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery, Strangulation
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamar Davis
Jamar Davis
Age: 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305901
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Fraud
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamie Anderson
Jamie Anderson
Age: 49
Residence: Gary
Booking Number(s): 2305919
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: Controlled Substance Possession, Dealing
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Lucas
Jason Lucas
Age: 44
Residence: Hammond
Booking Number(s): 2305799
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Johnny Neal
Johnny Neal
Age : 25
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305698
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Resisting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juliana Likes
Juliana Likes
Age: 43
Residence: Crown Point
Booking Number(s): 2305820
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: Pocket-picking — $750 to $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kory Johnson
Kory Johnson
Age: 35
Residence: N/A
Booking Number(s): 2305807
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Burglary
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latoya Burns
Latoya Burns
Age: 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305907
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Aggravated Battery with a deadly weapon
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcus Veal
Marcus Veal
Age: 63
Residence: East Chicago
Booking Number(s): 2305911
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nathaniel Carnegie
Nathaniel Carnegie
Age: 24
Residence: Monteray, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305816
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Battery against a Pregnant Woman
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Gott
Nicholas Gott
Age : 21
Residence: Knox
Booking Number(s): 2305708
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Resisting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nichole Hardesty
Nichole Hardesty
Age: 37
Residence: East Chicago
Booking Number(s): 2305805
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Resisting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Oshannay Gibson
Oshannay Gibson
Age : 23
Residence: East Chicago
Booking Number(s): 2305689
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: Shoplifting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrice Williams
Patrice Williams
Age: 28
Residence: Hobart
Booking Number(s): 2305906
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Shoplifting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Prince Raggs
Prince Raggs
Age : 45
Residence: Gary
Booking Number(s): 2305702
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery, Failure to return to detention
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Wade
Roy Wade
Age: 32
Residence: Merrillville
Booking Number(s): 2305818
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shauen Pearce
Shauen Pearce
Age: 38
Residence: Thorton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305915
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Property Theft
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Thomas Arnold
Thomas Arnold
Age : 56
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305693
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: Battery
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Thomas Stewart
Thomas Stewart
Age : 32
Residence: Gary
Booking Number(s): 2305709
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: Fraud
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tory Hatcher
Tory Hatcher
Age: 31
Residence: Decatur, GA
Booking Number(s): 2305804
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tristen Walden
Tristen Walden
Age : 24
Residence: Crown Point
Booking Number(s): 2305716
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: Controlled Substance Possession
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyler Wright
Tyler Wright
Age : 27
Residence: Wheatfield
Booking Number(s): 2305711
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Resisting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Yader Castillo Gonzalez
Yader Castillo Gonzalez
Age: 41
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305801
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Yasmin Santos-Morales
Yasmin Santos-Morales
Age: 45
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305797
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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Petoskey mayor wants to jumpstart public arts push
PETOSKEY — Mayor John Murphy has a vision for Petoskey.
“I traveled around a lot of different cities in Michigan and I started seeing a lot of public art — be it sculptures, statues, murals, alleyways — that have been worked into an attractive looking draw for the city and for the residents,” Murphy said. “I think it’s time for the city to take a step in that forward direction. We have a lot of natural beauty, but I think we could enhance that with art.”
Several Northern Michigan cities have been placing an emphasis on developing a more robust public arts scene. Just this month, two new murals were dedicated in downtown Cheboygan parks and several new sculptures were welcomed to the Jordan Art Walk in East Jordan.
To help make his idea a reality, Murphy formed a community art commission to oversee the process.
“I pulled together individuals to do a feasibility study on it as well as to start the groundwork for it,” he said. “Working with Crooked Tree (Arts Center) and city staff, we developed a public art in Petoskey process.”
The committee includes Murphy, Petoskey Parks and Recreation Director Kendall Klingelsmith, Petoskey City Manager Shane Horn, Crooked Tree Arts Center President Megan DeWindt, Crooked Tree Arts Center Visual Arts Director Liz Erlewine, Downtown Director Becky Goodman, and resident Ed Boyer.
Crooked Tree’s involvement is crucial to the success of the plan, as Murphy said, “We will be commissioning through payment to the Crooked Tree Arts Center to draw up a proposal when we identify a location and would disperse it to artists.”
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The city has previously worked with Crooked Tree artists and students on art projects, including the aquatic-themed “Bay Life” mural that was painted near Kilwin’s on U.S. 31 in 2016.
“It’s been done before, but it’s time to revive that to make it even better,” Murphy said.
The group will also be working with Tom Moran of Moran Iron Works in Onaway.
“He has offered to support us with cement platforms that would be brought in by a crane for the location of where that would be,” Murphy said. “These are heavy, thick pieces of concrete that the art could be anchored to.”
The commission already has $50,000 available for use this year. The Petoskey City Council supported Murphy’s motion with $40,000 in the 2023 budget, and the Downtown Management Board also voted to put in $10,000.
The next step, Murphy said, is to bring the commission’s plan back to the city council for a formal approval. Murphy hopes to bring the proposal forward at the council’s Aug. 7 meeting.
“I want to formalize this,” he said. “If there are any ordinances such as sign ordinances or any other type of ordinance that would be in conflict with this process, I want to make sure that we address those. And so those would have to go through city council.”
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Murphy noted there is a policy currently in place that prohibits a mural from facing a street or a public park.
With council’s approval, the next step would be to form a selection committee. The committee would be responsible for identifying locations for public art, determining whether they want to see a themed piece or ask artists to submit ideas and then paying a stipend to the chosen artist. The finished art piece would likely stay up for a year or two.
“It’s available for the person if they actually wanted to sell that piece, because of it being exhibited,” Murphy said. “We’re fine with that in working with them. Possibly we’d get a small commission off of that to build up the funds.”
Murphy said the emphasis will be on local involvement throughout the process.
“The one thing that I really pushed on this art selection committee, I did not want just artists from all over the place being involved with this for the judging of it,” he said. “I want city residents that are involved with some form of art or are residents near the park that it might be placed in. I want this to be a city initiative.”
Murphy has already been approached by several people who are eager to join the committee, which mirrors the general interest Murphy has seen in increasing the amount of public art in the city.
“There’s a lot of interest in this,” he said. “A lot of people want to be involved and have a piece of the action and a piece of the puzzle to help us pull this off, which is great. I love people participation.”
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The group’s goal is to have two bids for art pieces out sometime in the fall.
“We will move forward quickly because we want to get some bids, some options for art out there this fall,” Murphy said. “We want to get this going. We’ve very excited about it.”
Although the planning is still in the early stages, Murphy has big ideas on how to keep the project growing.
“My goal is to have a piece of art in every neighborhood park that we have,” he said. “Working then with (North Central Michigan College) to come up with a walking or a bike tour, where you could go and visually see and read or hear about each of the arts in our neighborhood parks.
“Without pulling it together, without having it on the city website, without a pamphlet, something the chamber can hand out, it’s just a hit or miss if you happen to walk by and see these sculptures,” Murphy said. “There are places that we could generate more interest in and bring them to the forefront.”
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CHICAGO — A crowd of about 100 environmental advocates marched through the hazy air that filled downtown Chicago, Wednesday afternoon.
Air pollution has filled the headlines in recent days as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift through the Midwest. However, these protestors were concerned about a far less visible form of contamination — coal ash.
"If coal ash were like the air that we're all seeing now... the entire country would be up in arms, but it's hidden, it's buried, it's leaching into the water," Nancy Natow-Cassidy said. "Nobody really sees it, so it's easy to ignore."
Natow-Cassidy is one of the many people who spoke during an all day public hearing organized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Held at Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago, the hearing was convened to give the public an opportunity to comment on a proposed rule that would tighten federal coal ash cleanup requirements.
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After living in Chicago for 40 years, Natow-Cassidy moved to a home near the Indiana Dunes National Park. However, she quickly learned about the legacy coal ash contamination that fills the area surrounding NIPSCO's Michigan City generating station.
NIPSCO, or Northern Indiana Public Service Co., announced plans to retire the generating station in 2018. To date, the utility has removed about 171,000 cubic yards of coal ash from the sites' five coal ash ponds. However, local activists are worried about the "legacy" coal ash that was mixed with sand for made land at the property.
The EPA's current coal ash rule, which was released in 2015, requires the treatment of contaminated groundwater, the closure of all unlined coal ash ponds and the removal of ash from leaky impoundments and landfills. However, landfills that stopped receiving coal ash before 2015 are exempt.
Under the EPA's current rule, NIPSCO does not have to remove the made land in Michigan City; it sits on the edge of Lake Michigan, separated from the water by a steel seawall.
"EPA has done nothing about it because of this glaring loophole in the federal rule," said Ashley Williams, executive director of Just Transition NWI, a Michigan City-based nonprofit. "We had to look to the federal level to take action because Indiana's doing nothing for us."
Williams is one of the declarants in a lawsuit filed against the EPA in 2022. Several environmental groups filed the lawsuit in hopes of closing the regulatory loophole. In May, as part of a settlement between the federal agency and the groups, the EPA issued a proposed coal ash rule that would extend to inactive power plants.
"The EPA is hearing us," Williams told the crowd during a news conference held during a break in the Wednesday public hearing. "I know that our fight is not won and that our struggle will be long, but I feel that there is a glimmer of light and hope on the horizon."
A national issue
Legacy coal ash is an problem across the country. Last fall, Earth Justice and the Environmental Integrity Project published a report that found 91% of U.S. coal-fired power plants have leaked dangerous levels of contamination into the surrounding groundwater. The long list of plants included the Michigan City generating station.
A NIPSCO spokesperson has the utility believes the primary source of Michigan City's groundwater contamination is the coal ash that is already being removed.
"The data collected to date indicates there is no risk to human health or the environment, and no impacts to drinking water supplied by neighboring communities, including resources drawn from Lake Michigan for that purpose," the spokesperson said.
Coal ash, also known as coal combustion residuals, is the material left after coal is burned to produce energy. It's one of the largest toxic-waste streams in the U.S. and contains heavy metals and metal compounds, such as arsenic, boron, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, lead, lithium, mercury, molybdenum, radium, selenium and thallium.
According the Earthjustice, Indiana has 100 coal ash dump sites, more than any other state. In 2019, Indiana was the third-biggest coal-consuming state, behind Texas and North Dakota.
"From Tennessee, from Alabama, to Chicago, this is a national issue," said Oscar Sanchez, of the Southeast Environmental Task Force.
The most high-profile coal ash disaster occurred in 2008 when a dike ruptured at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil Plant in Roane County, Tennessee. Millions of cubic yards of coal ash spilled into the Clinch and Emory Rivers. Workers began responding to the crisis in the middle of the night.
About 60 of the workers that helped cleanup the spill have died and hundreds more have developed various health problems. More than 200 workers have sued the contractor who organized the cleanup.
Betty Johnson spoke before the EPA Wednesday. She said her husband Tommy was a "big, healthy bear" before he went to work on the Kingston cleanup in 2008. Tommy worked on the cleanup until 2014, he had to retire early because he had starting passing out at work.
Tommy ultimately developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, had to undergo dialysis and started getting rashes. He died on May 18, 2023 at 71-years-old.
Betty said she traveled all the way from Knoxville to attend the hearing because she wanted to honor her husband.
"We want EPA to do their job," Johnson said. "We will never give up."
According to Just Transition NWI, witnesses from 22 states and territories spoke during the Wednesday hearing. The EPA will collect public comment on the proposed rule through July 17; a final decision on the proposed rule must be released by May 2024. The EPA will hold a virtual hearing July 12. More information is available at epa.gov/coalash. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/epa-coal-ash-rule-pollution-michigan-city-nipsco/article_db302bb0-15ef-11ee-a61d-9fe8830a109f.html | 2023-06-29T16:29:51 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/epa-coal-ash-rule-pollution-michigan-city-nipsco/article_db302bb0-15ef-11ee-a61d-9fe8830a109f.html |
CROWN POINT — A Lake Station man faces a slew of battery charges after he allegedly shot and injured a woman outside of a Hammond bar, according to charging documents.
Francisco DeHoyos Jr, 46, was charged on Thursday with battery by means of a deadly weapon, battery resulting in serious bodily injury and criminal recklessness, court records stated.
Charging documents said that on June 9 around 2 a.m., De Hoyos shot a woman in the leg, buttocks and left ankle while trying to shoot another man outside of Porter’s Tap, located at 6405 Kennedy Avenue.
DeHoyos was sitting with his friend at the bar, allegedly arguing with another man. He eventually shoved the man, according to charging documents. Anthony Rios, of Hammond, purportedly stepped up to protect the man who was shoved, “when DeHoyos pull(ed) out a handgun and str(uck) Rios in the head with it and point(ed) it at him,” the probable-cause affidavit stated.
The men subsequently all went outside and Rios was seen on security footage retrieving a handgun from a parked SUV, charges stated. DeHoyos and his friend got into their car and DeHoyos could then be seen from the passenger seat firing several shots in Rios’s direction, according to the probable cause affidavit.
Rios was then seen firing several shots back at the car DeHoyos was in, according to charging documents. Rios was also charged in connection to the shooting, according to court records. He was charged on Thursday with criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief, records stated.
DeHoyos later allegedly told his friend in the car that he “may have shot that girl,” the probable-cause affidavit stated.
The woman was sitting on a sidewalk outside the bar in close proximity to Rios when the first shots were fired and she was shot, charges stated.
The first court appearances for DeHoyos and Rios have not yet been set, as both men remain at large on arrest warrants, according to court records.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Aaron Bernal
Aaron Bernal
Age: 23
Residence: Hobart
Booking Number(s): 2305933
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: Controlled substance possession
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Langham
Adam Langham
Age: 42
Residence: Crown Point
Booking Number(s): 2305925
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery, Battery against law enforcement
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amanda Stoddard
Amanda Stoddard
Age: 39
Residence: Cedar Lake
Booking Number(s): 2305903
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Controlled substance possession, Shoplifting, Fraud
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amir Jones
Amir Jones
Age: 60
Residence: South Bend
Booking Number(s): 2305916
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Property Theft
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andre Gilbert
Andre Gilbert
Age: 39
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305934
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrell Murphy
Andrell Murphy
Age: 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305908
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Radusin
Anthony Radusin
Age : 22
Residence: Hobart
Booking Number(s): 2305696
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: Intimidation
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Beverley Ware
Beverly Ware
Age: 39
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305921
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bianca Erwin
Bianca Erwin
Age: 23
Residence: Peotone, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305823
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: Controlled Substance Possession
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chauncey Jordan
Chauncey Jordan
Age: 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305917
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Robbery
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Haywood
Daniel Haywood
Age: 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305800
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: Pocket-picking - $750 to $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Brown Jr.
David Brown Jr.
Age : 56
Residence: Gary
Booking Number(s): 2305718
Arrest Date: June 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police
Offense Description: Domestic Battery, OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Parchem
David Parchem
Age: 44
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305812
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: Fraud
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daymar Webb
Daymar Webb
Age: 22
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305811
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: Motor Vehicle Theft, Resisting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Derrick Ivy
Derrick Ivy
Age: 32
Residence: Robbins, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305803
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Elijah Dillon-Bombin
Elijah Dillon-Bombin
Age : 22
Residence: Crown Point
Booking Number(s): 2305707
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Resisting — Interfering with Public Safety
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eudora North
Eudora North
Age: 20
Residence: Gary
Booking Number(s): 2305927
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Fraud
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Florence Flewellen
Florence Flewellen
Age: 41
Residence: Griffith
Booking Number(s): 2305922
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Possessing drugs, Property theft
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Freddie Holman
Freddie Holman
Age : 50
Residence: Gary
Booking Number(s): 2305692
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: LSCT
Offense Description: Battery
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jahir Villaruel Lizarde
Jahir Villaruel Lizarde
Age : 27
Residence: Dyer
Booking Number(s): 2305691
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery, Strangulation
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamar Davis
Jamar Davis
Age: 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305901
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Fraud
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamie Anderson
Jamie Anderson
Age: 49
Residence: Gary
Booking Number(s): 2305919
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: Controlled Substance Possession, Dealing
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Lucas
Jason Lucas
Age: 44
Residence: Hammond
Booking Number(s): 2305799
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Johnny Neal
Johnny Neal
Age : 25
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305698
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Resisting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juliana Likes
Juliana Likes
Age: 43
Residence: Crown Point
Booking Number(s): 2305820
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: Pocket-picking — $750 to $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kory Johnson
Kory Johnson
Age: 35
Residence: N/A
Booking Number(s): 2305807
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Burglary
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latoya Burns
Latoya Burns
Age: 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305907
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Aggravated Battery with a deadly weapon
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcus Veal
Marcus Veal
Age: 63
Residence: East Chicago
Booking Number(s): 2305911
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nathaniel Carnegie
Nathaniel Carnegie
Age: 24
Residence: Monteray, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305816
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Battery against a Pregnant Woman
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Gott
Nicholas Gott
Age : 21
Residence: Knox
Booking Number(s): 2305708
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Resisting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nichole Hardesty
Nichole Hardesty
Age: 37
Residence: East Chicago
Booking Number(s): 2305805
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Resisting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Oshannay Gibson
Oshannay Gibson
Age : 23
Residence: East Chicago
Booking Number(s): 2305689
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: Shoplifting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrice Williams
Patrice Williams
Age: 28
Residence: Hobart
Booking Number(s): 2305906
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Shoplifting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Prince Raggs
Prince Raggs
Age : 45
Residence: Gary
Booking Number(s): 2305702
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery, Failure to return to detention
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Wade
Roy Wade
Age: 32
Residence: Merrillville
Booking Number(s): 2305818
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shauen Pearce
Shauen Pearce
Age: 38
Residence: Thorton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305915
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Property Theft
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Thomas Arnold
Thomas Arnold
Age : 56
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305693
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: Battery
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Thomas Stewart
Thomas Stewart
Age : 32
Residence: Gary
Booking Number(s): 2305709
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: Fraud
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tory Hatcher
Tory Hatcher
Age: 31
Residence: Decatur, GA
Booking Number(s): 2305804
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tristen Walden
Tristen Walden
Age : 24
Residence: Crown Point
Booking Number(s): 2305716
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: Controlled Substance Possession
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyler Wright
Tyler Wright
Age : 27
Residence: Wheatfield
Booking Number(s): 2305711
Arrest Date: June 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Resisting
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Yader Castillo Gonzalez
Yader Castillo Gonzalez
Age: 41
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305801
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Yasmin Santos-Morales
Yasmin Santos-Morales
Age: 45
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305797
Arrest Date: June 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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The mortgage on fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire’s home has been paid in full by the nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
“Knowing my home has been paid off is such a sense of relief after everything I have been through since January 2nd. Knowing that my kids don’t have to be moved and uprooted from school or their home where all our memories are is such a sense of relief,” said Ashley McIntire, Chief McIntire’s widow. “I have no idea how to even begin to thank anyone for this but I would love for you all to know I am beyond grateful and will never have the right words to show you all or tell you all how appreciative I truly am for this.”
The Tunnel to Towers Fallen First Responder Home Program pays off the mortgages for the families of law enforcement officers and firefighters who are killed in the line of duty, pass away from 9/11-related illnesses, and leave behind young children.
Chief McIntire was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of a wanted subject on Jan. 2.
This Independence Day, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation will have delivered over 30 mortgage payoffs to Gold Star families and fallen first responder families across the country.
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A Des Moines man was arrested Saturday after allegedly stealing a 2016 Chevy Malibu from the Kwik Star located on Eisenhower Avenue in Mason City.
According to court records, 24-year-old Kenneth Eugene Chance II has been charged with first-degree theft and driving while license is denied or revoked. He is facing up to 11 years in prison if convicted on both counts.
According to the affidavit, Chance was arrested after a traffic stop at Eisenhower Avenue and 12th Street NW at 12:07 p.m. on June 24. Chance allegedly said he planned to drive the vehicle to Des Moines. The theft was recorded on Kwik Star's closed-circuit TV.
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PORTLAND, Maine — Summer is here and that means you're more than likely to host or attend a few BBQ's and gatherings this summer.
The bartenders at the Portland Hunt and Alpine Club are sharing three cocktail recipes that can be made in a pitcher and your party guests will love.
Bicycle Day
Ingredients:
- Gin
- Italian bitters
- Fresh strawberry syrup
- Fresh lime juice
- Sugar syrup
- Orange bitters
- Cucumbers, sliced
Instructions:
- Pour ingredients into shaker with ice
- Shake well
- Serve with pebble ice
- Garnish with fresh strawberry
Firecracker
Ingredients:
- Vodka or tequila
- Fresh lime juice
- Chile syrup
- Slice of lime
Instructions:
- Add ingredients to shaker with ice
- Shake
- Serve with pebble ice and top off with club soda
- Garnish with lime wheel
Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- Two kinds of rum
- Coconut sugar syrup
- Tiki bitters
Instructions:
- Combine ingredients in glass with large ice cube
- Stir with spoon
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PORTLAND, Maine — Tim Hagerty knows baseball. A lifelong fan who grew up in Massachusetts rooting — need it even be said? — for the Red Sox, he has written two books about the sport and makes a living as the broadcaster for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas.
In 2012, while digging through old newspaper archives for a research project, he came across a story from 1888. At a ballpark in Austin, Texas, a wild bull charged onto the field, snorting and kicking up dust, leaving the fans howling and the players running for shelter. Because of the disruption the bull caused, the game ended up being called early.
“I broadcast and write about baseball for a living, and if I hadn’t heard this story before, I knew most fans hadn’t either," he wrote.
Inspiration struck.
“I spent the next decade combing through articles, baseball guides, books, newspapers, the Hall of Fame’s files in Cooperstown, New York, conducting interviews and tracking the latest minor league madness online to compile the most entertaining stories from baseball’s past and present—from the base runner who raced a horse, to the catcher who was struck by lightning, to the pitcher who took the mound barefoot," he wrote.
The result is “Tales from the Dugout: 1,001 Humorous, Inspirational & Wild Anecdotes from Minor League Baseball.”
One of those stories is about the Portland Sea Dogs.
What did they do to merit a mention? They paid tribute to “three Maine food traditions in 2022 by playing select games as the Maine Bean Suppahs, the Maine Red Snappers, and the Maine Whoopie Pies.”
We talked with Hagerty about the book and some of the crazy stuff that goes hand in hand with minor league baseball. Watch our interview to learn more. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/tales-from-the-dugout-writer-interview-minor-league-baseball-stadium-history/97-b8b44a07-5d38-444c-86ba-101e72ad4e21 | 2023-06-29T16:34:16 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/tales-from-the-dugout-writer-interview-minor-league-baseball-stadium-history/97-b8b44a07-5d38-444c-86ba-101e72ad4e21 |
SEARSMONT, Maine — A 14-year-old girl has been reported missing in the area of Searsmont.
The Waldo County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public to be on the lookout for Sophia Glass, who was last seen around 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 27.
Her last known location is believed to be in the area of Belfast Augusta Road in Searsmont, according to the agency.
Glass has "stick and poke" tattoos on her fingers and was last seen wearing black pants and a hooded sweatshirt.
Police ask that anyone with information about Glass and her whereabouts to contact them at 207-338-2040.
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OCOEE, Fla. — Skateboarders and stunt bicycle riders near Ocoee can now enjoy a new skate and pump track park.
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Ocoee city officials cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new action sports park at Vandergrift Central Park.
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The $500,000 amenity includes ramps, rails and competition-level wall rides for anyone to use.
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Vandergrift Central Park is open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The park also features baseball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds and more.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Encounters between people and coyotes in Florida are occurring more often, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Coyote sightings have been reported in several downtown Orlando neighborhoods.
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Here are 9 tips from FWC on how to keep you, your family and pets safe from coyotes:
1. Coyote attacks on dogs and cats have been reported in Florida. In some cases, pet owners were present at the time of the attack. However, unprovoked coyote attacks on humans are very rare. There have been very few reported instances of humans being bitten by coyotes in Florida.
Read: What’s causing more coyote sightings in Orange County?
2. Coyotes are not large animals and rarely pose a threat to people, especially adults. Using common sense around coyotes and other carnivores is the best protection.
3. If a coyote approaches you, immediately use a noisemaker or shout at the coyote and wave your arms. A solid walking stick or a golf club is a powerful deterrent at close range. Throwing stones, a strong spray from a water hose, pepper spray, or a paintball gun also can be good deterrents.
Read: Tiny ‘superhero’ dog with 3 teeth takes on coyote, saves puppy brother
4. A “coyote shaker” or an air horn can be effective noisemakers. You can make a coyote shaker by placing a few washers, pebbles or pennies in an empty drink container.
5. Adults should yell loudly and then move toward the coyote. In many cases, an adult who yells and approaches quickly can startle the coyote. If you are with your child, this should give you a chance to lift the child as quickly as possible. That adult then should be prepared to back away from the coyote while being ready to defend themself, if necessary.
6. Don’t allow your dogs or cats to roam freely. Keep cats indoors. When cats roam freely their risk of injury from coyotes, domestic dogs, and other threats is greatly increased.
Read: Orphaned coyote pup discovered sneaking into California dog kennel
7. Most coyote attacks on pets occur either at night or in the early evening and early morning hours. During those times especially, be careful if you’re going to walk your pet in wooded areas or areas where there are a lot of other plants growing, which could conceal coyotes. Keep your dog close and on a short leash that is less than six feet.
8. Be cautious if you are going to pick up your pet when you see a coyote. Picking up a pet may stop a coyote attack, but it can also lead to a situation in which an aggressive coyote continues to go after that pet while in the arms of a person.
9. A well-maintained fence may assist in keeping coyotes out of yards. If pets are kept in a fenced yard, be sure the fence is at least six feet high to deter coyotes from jumping over it. Also, check the bottom of the fence regularly to make sure there are no holes that would allow coyotes to get underneath.
Read: Coyote found hiding in Ohio family’s bathroom
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Rep. Maxwell Frost is pushing a new bill that he says will help seniors during storms.
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Frost unveiled the “Survival Aid for Emergencies through Medicare” bill in Orlando on Thursday.
The bill will allow those on Medicare to pay for backup power equipment through the federal health insurance program.
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This would include items like solar batteries, generators and external battery systems.
The congressman said this will prevent seniors from losing power to their medical equipment during a storm.
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“Most of the folks who passed away during the past Hurricane Ian were people who were 65 plus,” Frost said. “And when you look at the data of how these seniors passed away during those storms. It’s a tragedy. It’s disheartening.”
The congressman will be presenting his bill to the House of Representatives alongside a similar bill in the U.S. Senate.
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to monitor what their kids do online.
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The warning comes after an investigation into online predators.
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Deputies said they recently arrested nine men who traveled to meet with a minor who they thought was 13 or 14 years old.
However, the contacts turned out to be undercover deputies.
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The nine men arrested by deputies have been identified as:
• Geraldo Caraballo-Rodriguez
• Baldney Lasalle-Febus
• Charles Brown Jr
• Jason Shaffer
• Michael Boyette
• Felix Zapata
• Alex Hidalgo
• Devontae Mathis
• Damien Suhr
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“Predators exist and are looking for children to exploit,” a sheriff’s office spokesperson said.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Orlando Police Department, St. Cloud Police Department and several other local agencies all took part in the investigation.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds signed more than 150 new bills into law this past legislative session. Many of those laws go into effect on July 1.
From mandating in-person caucus participation to restricting classroom instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation, here are just a few of the new laws going into effect that might affect Iowans' day-to-day lives.
In-person caucuses
Under HF 716, in-person participation is required at all precinct caucuses.
If you've been participating in the Iowa Caucus for years, this won't be a big change. However, it does throw a wrench into Iowa Democrats' plans.
Previously, Iowa Democrats proposed a caucus format that allowed for a vote-by-mail caucus process. The new law makes that plan illegal.
Youth employment
Known as the "child labor" bill by its opponents, SF 542 enables Iowa teenagers to work a wider variety of jobs and for longer hours.
As of July 1, 16 and 17-year-olds will have the ability to serve alcohol in restaurants. They will also be able to work in areas once deemed unsafe for kids, such as manufacturing, as long as it was in a work-based learning program.
Furthermore, the law lets Iowans younger than 16 work up to six hours a day while school is in session, up from the previous four hours a day.
Parental rights in schools
Classroom instruction may look a little different when SF 496 goes into effect. The bill bans discussions of gender identity and sexuality with students through grade 6 and requires all books depicting sex acts be removed from school libraries.
Furthermore, the bill will require school administrators to notify parents if students ask to change their pronouns or names.
LGBTQ advocates have slammed the law, saying that the restrictions will ultimately hurt kids.
Updated school ID cards
HF 602 requires any public school that issues ID cards to students grades 7-12 to include information relating to suicide prevention.
The law stipulates that the ID cards must include the crisis hotline telephone and text numbers, as well as the internet address for Your Life Iowa or the Your Life Iowa successor program.
However, if you don't see this information on your child's ID card, that doesn't mean a school is breaking the law: the law also states that if schools have a supply of unused ID cards, they can use up that supply prior to complying with this law. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/local-politics/iowa-new-laws-in-effect-july-1-caucuses-youth-employment-parental-rights-school-id-2023-legislature/524-4bc90e86-0ef3-4808-82ff-9efbb5269046 | 2023-06-29T16:37:48 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/local-politics/iowa-new-laws-in-effect-july-1-caucuses-youth-employment-parental-rights-school-id-2023-legislature/524-4bc90e86-0ef3-4808-82ff-9efbb5269046 |
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Workers at a north Lincoln Starbucks store are among thousands nationwide who are seeking to unionize.
Employees at the store at 5040 N. 26th St. have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board seeking to unionize as part of the group Starbucks Workers United.
Workers at more than 300 stores nationwide have successfully unionized, and the Lincoln store is the first one in Nebraska to attempt to do so.
The workers at the store also sent a letter to Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan in which they listed their reasons for unionizing, which include inconsistent scheduling, being short-staffed and working with faulty and defective equipment.
"These circumstances do not set partners up for success to thrive in our careers, and efficiently give guests the connections, service and products they deserve,” the letter said.
"We want Starbucks to recognize the value we bring to the company as the faces customers connect with every day by joining us at the bargaining table," it said.
So far, more than 330 Starbucks stores in 38 states and the District of Columbia have successfully unionized, although that represents only about 3% of the company's total workforce.
A Starbucks spokesperson said in an email that company officials, "welcome the opportunity for partners at our Lincoln store to vote in a neutral, secret ballot election conducted by the NLRB -- which allows all partners to make their own informed decision regarding union representation."
The company, however, has been accused of labor law violations, including firing labor organizers and closing unionized stores.
The spokesperson also said that Starbucks believes a "direct relationship" with its employees is the "right path forward for our company," and pointed out that it offers what it believes are industry-best pay and benefits, including a minimum wage of $15 an hour and an average wage of $17.50.
The Most Unionized Industries in the U.S.
The Most Unionized Industries in the U.S.
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After decades of declining power and influence, organized labor in the U.S. is making a comeback.
The COVID-19 pandemic has set off a number of shifts in the labor market that have given workers more power. Labor participation rates fell sharply early in the pandemic and still have not recovered to pre-pandemic levels. The Great Resignation saw millions of workers leave their jobs in search of better pay or working conditions. With the labor market still tight, employers have struggled to recruit and retain employees.
In this context, workers have been organizing at rates not seen in decades. One of the most high-profile examples is the union drive at Starbucks stores across the U.S. over the last year. Around 250 Starbucks locations have voted to unionize since the first Starbucks union formed in Buffalo, NY late in 2021. Employees at other major companies have also attempted unionization, including retail and factory workers at Apple and Amazon . And the trend extends to white collar industries like tech, academia, and media, where unionization has historically been limited.
According to the National Labor Relations Board , 1,522 votes on unionization have taken place so far in 2022. This is the highest number of union elections since 2015 and an increase of more than 50% over 2021.
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Union membership has sharply declined in recent decades
The recent uptick in unionization could begin to reverse a decades-long decline in union membership rates. The peak of union membership over the last 50 years was in 1979, when 24.1% of American workers were union members. That figure has since fallen by more than half, with only 10.3% of workers in a union as of 2021. In raw numbers, there are nearly 7 million fewer union members in the U.S. now than there were in the late 1970s.
Recent trends in unionization are significant to bother workers and employers. Unionization and collective bargaining materially affect the compensation and working conditions that workers experience, for better or for worse. In turn, these factors can affect employers’ ability to staff their businesses and the overhead costs they must pay to operate.
The difference between union and nonunion wages has also declined
Compensation is one of the most notable differences between unionized and non-unionized workers, as unions are often able to negotiate for higher wages. And as unions’ influence has declined over time, so too has the gap in compensation between union and non-union employee wages. At the height of unionization in the late 1970s and early 1980s, union members made over 30% more per hour than their non-union counterparts. Today, union members continue to earn more than non-union workers, but the gap between the two is just 11%.
The new growth in union membership is unlikely to return the U.S. to historic levels of unionization, and union representation will continue to be stronger in some industries than others. Certain sectors of the economy have significantly higher rates of union membership than others, including transportation, utilities, public administration, and education. At the highest end, some industries have union membership rates greater than 50%.
The data used in this analysis is from Unionstats.com . Researchers at Smartest Dollar calculated the union membership rate for 247 industries, ranking them from highest to lowest. In the event of a tie, the industry with the greater union coverage rate was ranked higher.
Here are the most unionized industries.
15. Administration of economic programs and space research
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Union membership rate: 25.0%Union coverage rate: 28.1%Total union membership: 138,656Total union coverage: 156,072Sector: Public Administration
Andrey Armyagov
14. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
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Union membership rate: 25.1%Union coverage rate: 26.1%Total union membership: 47,959Total union coverage: 49,928Sector: Nondurable Goods Manufacturing
Sergey Nemirovsky
13. Administration of environmental quality and housing programs
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Union membership rate: 25.2%Union coverage rate: 28.8%Total union membership: 76,932Total union coverage: 88,138Sector: Public Administration
Viewfoto studio
12. Natural gas distribution
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Union membership rate: 25.6%Union coverage rate: 25.6%Total union membership: 29,094Total union coverage: 29,094Sector: Utilities
Zivica Kerkez
11. Administration of human resource programs
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Union membership rate: 26.2%Union coverage rate: 29.5%Total union membership: 332,403Total union coverage: 373,761Sector: Public Administration
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10. Sewage treatment facilities
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Union membership rate: 26.4%Union coverage rate: 28.0%Total union membership: 30,428Total union coverage: 32,259Sector: Utilities
People Image Studio
9. Public finance activities
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Union membership rate: 27.2%Union coverage rate: 33.0%Total union membership: 90,118Total union coverage: 109,429Sector: Public Administration
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8. Foundries
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Union membership rate: 29.5%Union coverage rate: 29.5%Total union membership: 15,053Total union coverage: 15,053Sector: Durable Goods Manufacturing
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7. Air transportation
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Union membership rate: 38.4%Union coverage rate: 40.2%Total union membership: 231,414Total union coverage: 242,337Sector: Transportation & Warehousing
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6. Elementary and secondary schools
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Union membership rate: 39.1%Union coverage rate: 43.6%Total union membership: 3,457,197Total union coverage: 3,862,835Sector: Educational Services
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5. Justice, public order, and safety activities
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Union membership rate: 40.9%Union coverage rate: 43.2%Total union membership: 1,093,245Total union coverage: 1,153,724Sector: Public Administration
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4. Bus service and urban transit
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Union membership rate: 42.5%Union coverage rate: 43.5%Total union membership: 190,016Total union coverage: 194,251Sector: Transportation & Warehousing
LeManna
3. Rail transportation
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Union membership rate: 54.0%Union coverage rate: 56.8%Total union membership: 107,632Total union coverage: 113,299Sector: Transportation & Warehousing
Ryan DeBerardinis
2. Postal Service
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Union membership rate: 58.8%Union coverage rate: 64.1%Total union membership: 369,623Total union coverage: 403,417Sector: Transportation & Warehousing
Drazen Zigic
1. Labor unions
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Union membership rate: 65.0%Union coverage rate: 67.0%Total union membership: 52,163Total union coverage: 53,821Sector: Other Services, Exc. Public Admin.
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The man brought the package — a briefcase that turned out to be full of paperwork — to the downtown justice center after it was shipped to him by a scammer purporting to be a representative from Publishers Clearing House, Lincoln Police Sgt. Chris Vollmer said.
The 69-year-old told police that he had been contacted in May by the fraudster, who told him he had won $8 million and a car from the company, which markets magazine subscriptions with sweepstakes and prizes.
Over the course of close to a month, the man sent checks totaling $32,000 to the scammer before he received the briefcase, which supposedly contained paperwork relating to his prize winnings and the title to the car he purportedly won, Vollmer said.
But the man was told not to open the briefcase, otherwise the documents would be destroyed by a bank-style dye pack inside the case, Vollmer said.
In June, the man told police, a third party told him he should report the situation to authorities.
So at around noon on Wednesday, the 69-year-old brought the case to Hall of Justice, where court security deputies scanned the case before Lincoln Fire and Rescue's bomb technicians responded, Vollmer said.
Technicians destroyed the briefcase in a parking lot near Ninth and H streets at around 1:20 p.m. as a "precautionary measure," Vollmer said.
The case had been filled with paperwork, Vollmer said, but none of it was tied to $8 million prize winnings or a car.
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Residents of south Lincoln will have to navigate another South Beltway-related road closure.
The Nebraska Department of Transportation said Wednesday that a section of Saltillo Road from 27th to 38th streets will close July 5 to facilitate construction of a roundabout as part of the South Beltway project.
The projected completion date of the project is sometime in the fall, meaning the road will likely be closed for several months.
Traffic will be detoured onto Rokeby Road between 27th and 40th streets during the project.
The closure is one more that drivers in the area will have to deal with.
Jamaica Avenue is closed south of Saltillo Road due to construction of the 30th Street interchange for the South Beltway.
The intersection of 84th Street and Saltillo Road also has been closed for several months for work on a roundabout that’s part of a beltway interchange at 82nd Street that’s expected to be completed in August.
Those two interchanges will join one at 68th Street that’s been open since the beltway opened in December.
There also is a closure of 40th Street between Rokeby and Yankee Hill roads that is part of a city improvement project. That project is not expected to be completed until next summer.
Photos, videos: Building the South Beltway
South Beltway Ceremony
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts waves as he departs the opening ceremony to ride along the new Lincoln South Beltway on Wednesday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
South Beltway Ceremony
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts and other officials give brief remarks during an opening ceremony for the new South Beltway on Wednesday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
South Beltway Ceremony
A Bennet fire truck drives onto the Lincoln South Beltway following an opening ceremony on Wednesday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
South Beltway Ceremony
Minutes after Wednesday's opening ceremony, a car enters the South Beltway via U.S. 77.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
South Beltway Ceremony
John Selmer, director of Nebraska's Department of Transportation, speaks at the opening ceremony for the Lincoln South Beltway.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
South Beltway Ceremony
Gov. Pete Ricketts holds a commemorative plaque presented to government officials during an opening ceremony for the new Lincoln South Beltway on Wednesday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
South Beltway Ceremony
Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird addresses those in attendance during an opening ceremony for the new South Beltway on Wednesday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
South Beltway Ceremony
Lincoln mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird (center) addresses a crowd of workers and dignitaries during an opening ceremony for the new beltway on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Lincoln South Beltway in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
South Beltway Ceremony
Lincoln mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird listens to opening statements by governor Ricketts during an opening ceremony for the new beltway on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Lincoln South Beltway in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
South Beltway Ceremony
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts speaks during an opening ceremony for the new beltway on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Lincoln South Beltway in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
South Beltway Ceremony
Nebraska state Sen. Suzanne Geist is seen in the crowd during an opening ceremony for the new Lincoln South Beltway on Wednesday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
South Beltway Ceremony
Chris Hawkins remarks on the hard work put in by Hawkins Construction employees to complete the South Beltway project months ahead of schedule.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
South Beltway
This fall, volunteers with the Bennet and Hickman fire departments worked with other agencies, including StarCare, to prepare to respond to incidents on the new South Beltway. "This is a different character of traffic than what we are used to working with," said Art Robertson, the acting chief of Hickman Rural Fire and Rescue.
Nebraska Department of Transportation, Courtesy photo
South Beltway
This fall, volunteers with the Bennet and Hickman rural fire departments worked with other agencies, including StarCare, to prepare to respond to incidents on the new South Beltway. "This is a different character of traffic than what we are used to working with," said Art Robertson, the acting chief of Hickman Rural Fire and Rescue.
Nebraska Department of Transportation, Courtesy photo
South Beltway DRONE
A portion of Lincoln's new South Beltway intersection with U.S. 77 is photographed by a drone, just outside on Lincoln city limits on Dec. 3. The South beltway is set to open Dec. 14, six months earlier than expected. The 11 mile freeway is one of the city's largest construction projects to date.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
South Beltway DRONE
A portion of Lincoln's new South Beltway intersection with U.S. 77 is photographed by a drone, just outside on Lincoln city limits on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. The South Beltway is currently set to open Dec. 14, which is six months earlier than expected. The 11-mile freeway is one of the city's largest construction projects to date.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Beltway map: U.S. 77 interchange
Officials constructed an elaborate interchange where the beltway intersects with U.S. 77 and Saltillo Road. Included is a nearly half-mile ramp for traffic headed south toward Beatrice.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
South Beltway DRONE
A portion of Lincoln's new South Beltway intersection with U.S. 77 is photographed by a drone, just outside on Lincoln city limits on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
South Beltway DRONE
A portion of Lincoln's new South Beltway intersection with U.S. 77 is photographed by a drone, just outside on Lincoln city limits on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
South Beltway DRONE
Cars and trucks traveling on the new South Beltway will flow directly onto U.S. 77 at the west interchange that also connects to Saltillo Road. The new four-lane expressway is to open Wednesday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
South Beltway12.2
Construction crews continue to work on Lincoln's South Beltway, which is set to open in the coming weeks, on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at South 68th Street Bridge in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
South Beltway12.2
Construction crews are wrapping up work on the South Beltway, which is expected to open to traffic Dec. 14.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
South Beltway12.2
Lincoln's South Beltway will open Dec. 14. Construction on the long-anticipated 11-mile freeway linking U.S. 77 and Nebraska 2 began in 2020.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
South Beltway12.2
Construction crews continue to work on Lincoln's South Beltway, which is set to open in the coming weeks, on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at South 68th Street Bridge in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
South Beltway update
On the west end of the 11-mile project, crews are connecting the South Beltway with U.S. 77.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway update
With the recently completed Saltillo Road bridge in the distance, work continues on the new southbound lanes of U.S. 77 on Wednesday.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway update
Nearly a half-mile long, the flyover bridge will carry westbound beltway traffic onto southbound U.S. 77.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway update
The flyover bridge that will connect U.S. 77 to the South Beltway has nearly a half-mile of steel beams.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway update
The flyover bridge that will connect U.S. 77 to the South Beltway has steel beams laid the entire west to east distance on Wednesday.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway update
The flyover bridge that will connect U.S. 77 to the South Beltway has steel beams laid the entire west to east distance.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway update
Work continues on South Beltway bridges that cross South 25th Street, Salt Creek, the Jamaica North Trail and railroad tracks.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway update
The flyover bridge that will connect U.S. 77 to the South Beltway has steel beams laid the entire west to east distance on Wednesday.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway update
Curt Mueting, district construction engineer for the state of Nebraska, shows some of the printed South Beltway plans on Wednesday,.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway update
Projects like the South Beltway helped to keep the construction sector growing since the onset of the pandemic.
Journal Star file photo
Progress - South Beltway, 2.14
LINCOLN, NEB. - 02/14/2022 - The construction of an interchange connecting South Beltway with Nebraska Highway 2 is seen in this photo taken on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Progress - South Beltway, 2.14
Work continues to build an interchange at the east end of the new South Beltway this month. Developers point to the area where the current Nebraska 2 intersects with the beltway as a magnet for residential and business growth, but city leaders say expansion in that area is still years away.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
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Lincoln, NE - 5/12/2021 - The flyover bridge that will connect U.S. 77 to the South Beltway stretches to the southwest as construction work continues on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Construction continues on the South Beltway at the future 82nd Street interchange in November.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Construction continues on the South Beltway on the east side of U.S. 77 on Nov. 17. Business representatives have hailed the impact that the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill could have in Nebraska to repair highways and bridges.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Construction continues on the South Beltway southwest of 98th Street on Nov. 17. Business representatives have hailed the impact that the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill could have in Nebraska to repair highways and bridges.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Construction continues on the South Beltway on the east side of U.S. 77 on Nov. 17. Nebraska set another record for low unemployment for the month.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo
South Beltway 68th Street, 7.21
Construction of the South Beltway proceeds in this photo from South 68th Street looking east on Wednesday.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
South Beltway 68th Street, 7.21
The 68th Street interchange will initally be the only access point open in the middle of the South Beltway. Construction to complete interchanges at Jamaica Avenue and 82nd Street is expected to wrap up next year.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
South Beltway 68th Street, 7.21
A new 68th Street bridge spans the South Beltway.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
South Beltway 68th Street, 7.21
A new 68th Street bridge spans the South Beltway.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
South Beltway 68th Street, 7.21
Construction of the South Beltway is seen in this photo taken from South 54th Street looking east on July 21.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
South Beltway 68th Street, 7.21
Construction of the South Beltway is seen in this photo taken from South 68th Street looking west on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
South Beltway 68th Street, 7.21
South 68th Street from Saltillo Road to Bennet Road reopened for traffic on Wednesday.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
South Beltway 68th Street, 7.21
The new 68th Street bridge spans the South Beltway.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Saltillo Road bridge
Lincoln, NE - 6/29/2021 - Construction traffic crosses the South Beltway on the newly completed Saltillo Road bridge between South 96th and South 98th Streets on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Saltillo Road bridge
Construction traffic crosses the newly completed Saltillo Road bridge over the South Beltway on Tuesday. The bridge is to open Wednesday, allowing traffic to connect to South 96th and South 98th streets.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Girder movement, 5.18
Oversized South Beltway bridge girders are being moved in this photo taken from the Mopac Trail bridge over North 27th Street on May 18.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Girder movement, 5.18
Semis shuttle bridge girders down North 27th Street on Tuesday afternoon on a trip across town. The girders will be used for bridge construction on the South Beltway.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Lincoln, NE - 5/12/2021 - Construction work continues on the flyover bridge that will connect U.S. 77 to the South Beltway on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Lincoln, NE - 5/12/2021 - The flyover bridge that will connect U.S. 77 to the South Beltway stretches to the southwest as construction work continues on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Lincoln, NE - 5/12/2021 - An overpass carries Saltillo Road over the South Beltway on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway
The flyover bridge that will connect U.S. 77 to the South Beltway stretches to the southwest as construction work continues on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo
South Beltway construction
The South Beltway is taking shape just west of South 68th Street.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
The 2,245-foot flyover bridge that will carry drivers west on Nebraska 2 to south on U.S. 77.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
The "most complicated" piece of the South Beltway, the flyover bridge, will connect westbound Nebraska 2 travelers with U.S. 77 south.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
The Saltillo Road overpass over the South Beltway on the east edge of Lincoln is nearly ready for concrete.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Lincoln, NE - 5/12/2021 - The flyover bridge that will connect U.S. 77 to the South Beltway stretches to the southwest as construction work continues on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Construction work on the South Beltway east of South 82nd Street.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Lincoln, NE - 5/12/2021 - The flyover bridge that will connect U.S. 77 to the South Beltway stretches to the southwest as construction work continues on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Lincoln, NE - 5/12/2021 - The flyover bridge that will connect U.S. 77 to the South Beltway stretches to the southwest as construction work continues on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Construction continues on the South Beltway bridge over South 25th Street.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Lincoln, NE - 5/12/2021 - Construction work on the South Beltway just west of South 68th Street continues on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
MAKING HEADWAY
Construction work on the South Beltway continues near Saltillo Road on Monday. Crews have been working on the 11-mile bypass for just about a year and it's scheduled to be finished in 2023.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway event
Nebraska Department of Transportation Director Kyle Schneweis speaks at an event on Oct. 8 to celebrate the progress made on construction of the Lincoln South Beltway.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo
Lincoln South Beltway event
Crews work on the Lincoln South Beltway continues U.S. 77 south of Saltillo Road on Oct. 8. The state unemployment rate last month reached the same level it was at in October 2019.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo
Lincoln South Beltway event
Lincoln, NE - 10/9/2020 - Hawks Construction COO Chris Hawkins shows the transaction and pricing documents for the Lincoln South Beltway at an event to celebrate the progress made on construction of the Lincoln South Beltway on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway event
Lincoln, NE - 10/9/2020 - Hawks Construction COO Chris Hawkins shows the transaction and pricing documents for the Lincoln South Beltway at an event to celebrate the progress made on construction of the Lincoln South Beltway on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway event
Lincoln, NE - 10/9/2020 - Lincoln mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird speaks at an event to celebrate the progress made on construction of the Lincoln South Beltway on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway event
Lincoln, NE - 10/9/2020 - Construction of the Lincoln South Beltway continues near U.S. 77 south of Saltillo Road on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway event
Lincoln, NE - 10/9/2020 - Construction of the Lincoln South Beltway continues near U.S. 77 south of Saltillo Road on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway event
Lincoln, NE - 10/9/2020 - Traffic on U.S. 77 is reduced to two lanes to accommodate construction of the Lincoln South Beltway on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway event
Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird (from left), state Sen. Mike Hilgers, Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Sen. Deb Fisher, Nebraska Department of Transportation Director Kyle Schneweis and Hawkins Construction COO Chris Hawkins listen as Gov. Pete Ricketts speaks at an event to celebrate the progress made on construction of the Lincoln South Beltway on Thursday.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway event
Lincoln mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird speaks at an event to celebrate the progress made on construction of the Lincoln South Beltway last October.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway event
Lincoln, NE - 10/9/2020 - Gov. Pete Ricketts (L) listens as Rep. Jeff Fortenberry is introduced by Sen. Deb Fischer at an event to celebrate the progress made on construction of the Lincoln South Beltway on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway event
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry speaks at an event to celebrate the progress made on construction of the Lincoln South Beltway on Oct. 8.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo
Lincoln South Beltway event
Sen. Deb Fischer speaks at an event to celebrate the progress made on construction of the Lincoln South Beltway on Oct. 8.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo
Lincoln South Beltway event
Lincoln, NE - 10/9/2020 - Nebraska Sen. Mike Hilgers speaks at an event to celebrate the progress made on construction of the Lincoln South Beltway on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway event
Gov. Pete Ricketts.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo
Lincoln South Beltway event
Lincoln, NE - 10/9/2020 - Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (L) and Sen. Deb Fischer listen to Gov. Pete Ricketts at an event to celebrate the progress made on construction of the Lincoln South Beltway on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway Aerials
Work continues on the South Beltway interchange at 68th Street, looking north toward Lincoln and the site of a new high school at 70th Street and Saltillo Road.
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South Beltway Aerials
An aerial view, looking northeast, shows crews digging where the South Beltway will pass under a bridge built on Saltillo Road near 98th Street.
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South Beltway Aerials
An aerial view, looking northwest, shows construction crews shaping the interchange tying U.S. 77 to the South Beltway.
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South Beltway Tour, 9.2
Curt Mueting, a district construction engineer with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, said project managers meet weekly to update a rolling three-week outline of deadlines to keep South Beltway construction on schedule.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
South Beltway Tour, 9.2
Crews have completed significant work on a roundabout at the intersection of Saltillo Road and South 14th Street that is a part of the South Beltway project.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
South Beltway Tour, 9.2
To allow crews to build a new Saltillo Road interchange, Saltillo Road will be diverted onto a temporary road linking to a new intersection with U.S. 77.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
South Beltway Tour, 9.2
Workers dig into the ground near 98th Street and Saltillo Road, where the South Beltway will pass under a bridge to be built for Saltillo Road traffic.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
South Beltway Tour, 9.2
Crews are at work building the South Beltway interchange with U.S. 77. Work is shown looking east from just south of Saltillo Road.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
South Beltway Tour, 9.2
Crews are at work building the South Beltway interchange with U.S. 77. Work is shown looking east from just south of Saltillo Road.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
South Beltway Tour, 9.2
Construction on the South Beltway (shown looking south) has focused on the interchange with U.S. 77 southwest of Lincoln. The work has closed the northbound lanes of U.S. 77 in the area.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
MAKING PROGRESS
Construction crews work on the South Beltway south of Saltillo Road near South 38th Street on Monday. The long-awaited bypass is scheduled to be completed in 2023.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Lincoln, NE - 6/29/2020 - Construction for the South Beltway keeps South 68th Street closed south of Saltillo Road on Monday, June 29, 2020. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway
Progress on the South Beltway in mid-June.
Lincoln South Beltway
South Beltway
A drone photograph shows early phases of construction along U.S. 77 near Saltillo Road where it will intersect with the new South Beltway.
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South Beltway construction
Construction begins on the South Beltway south of the intersection of U.S. 77 and Saltillo Road on Monday.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Construction begins on the South Beltway south of the intersection of U.S. 77 and Saltillo Road on Monday.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
South Beltway construction
Demolition of Majors Cafe continues on March 23 at the intersection of Saltillo Road and U.S. 77 as part of construction of the South Beltway.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo
Progress South Beltway
Crews worked this winter to clear a farmstead southeast of U.S. 77 and Saltillo Road ahead of construction set to begin this spring on the South Beltway.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Majors Cafe
Majors Cafe, on the southeast corner of Saltillo Road and U.S. 77, will have its last day of business Saturday. The state has purchased the site for the South Beltway.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln South Beltway opening ceremony
Driving on the new South Beltway flyover bridge
See the new Lincoln South Beltway as Journal Star photographers travel the 11-mile route
Breakdown of Lincoln South Beltway
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DALLAS — Alright... this pickleball craze has physically and theoretically reached new heights.
The world's highest pickleball court can be found right here in downtown Dallas. Tower Club Dallas and Invited – which operates more than 800 tennis courts and 400 pickleball courts around the world – have installed a pickleball court on the 48th floor of the North Texas hi-rise.
The court provides a 360-degree view of central Dallas and will be featured at the club for the month of July, officials said in a release. The indoor court can be rented by both members and non-members, the release said.
“Invited continues to surprise and delight its members and the local community with innovative experiences. The 'Pickleball Court in the Sky' is just another example of engaging with the pickleball fans in Dallas and continuing the growth of the sport across our nationwide portfolio of clubs,” said Invited CEO David Pillsbury.
Non-members can rent a court online here, and part of the rental proceeds will benefit Bonton Farms, committed to combating the effects of poverty in South Dallas.
Pickleball courts continue to pop up around the metroplex, including in Plano. The 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships is being held in North Texas, too, out in Farmers Branch.
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YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A volunteer fire company worked to remove a person and a car from a creek early this morning.
The Citizens Volunteer Fire Company says it responded to calls about a vehicle off a bridge just after 3:15 a.m. on June 29. The car went off the bridge in the 4000 block of New Park Road in Fawn Township, York County.
Fire crews say the vehicle was on its side with the victim on top when they arrived, and they were able to use a roof ladder, rescue rope for a tag line and life vests to extract the person.
They victim was taken to a local hospital once they were back on land, and fire crews remained at the scene to assist the recovery company.
York County 911 Dispatch reported that no hazmat crews were called and there was no contamination to the creek. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/citizens-volunteer-fire-company-car-in-river-bridge-crash-muddy-creek/521-b8e68221-a8c4-4049-986f-57fe9f96aa45 | 2023-06-29T16:49:52 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/citizens-volunteer-fire-company-car-in-river-bridge-crash-muddy-creek/521-b8e68221-a8c4-4049-986f-57fe9f96aa45 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) announced Thursday that it has charged 52 people with felony public assistance fraud during the month of May.
Those charged owe a total of $347,497 in restitution to the commonwealth, the OSIG said in a press release.
Additional cost savings will be realized as the defendants will be temporarily disqualified from receiving public benefits in the programs they allegedly defrauded, the OSIG said.
“It is imperative that we fulfill our duty to the citizens of Pennsylvania by ensuring the proper allocation of public benefits,” said State Inspector General Lucas M. Miller. “We are fortunate to partner with the Department of Human Services to uphold the integrity of these programs and preserve the public's confidence in assistance programs.”
OSIG investigates and prosecutes public assistance fraud and conducts collection activities for the public benefits programs administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
It is alleged that these individuals misrepresented themselves and fraudulently received taxpayer-funded public benefits to which they were not entitled, the OSIG said.
If convicted, the maximum penalty defendants face for public assistance fraud is seven years in prison and a fine of $15,000.
In the case of SNAP, Cash Assistance or Subsidized Day Care fraud, defendants also face a mandatory disqualification period from the benefits program they allegedly defrauded, according to OSIG.
OSIG works in close coordination with DHS, which administers Pennsylvania’s public assistance programs, to investigate referrals made by DHS for potential fraud or abuse of programs.
Referrals come through concerns flagged through applications and questionable use of benefits observed by DHS or from tips made by the public. Anonymously report suspected welfare fraud on the OSIG website or call the Welfare Fraud Tipline: 1-800-932-0582. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/osig-public-assistance-fraud-52-suspects-charged-may-2023/521-7b566f86-6b3a-4ffc-9b57-c3c5cc8e91a9 | 2023-06-29T16:49:58 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/osig-public-assistance-fraud-52-suspects-charged-may-2023/521-7b566f86-6b3a-4ffc-9b57-c3c5cc8e91a9 |
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Police in Cumberland County are warning the public about a new series of phone scams targeting elderly victims.
According to Lower Allen Township Police, residents have reported two types of scam calls: one where the caller claims to represent "Publisher's Clearing House," and another where the caller claims to be a representative of law enforcement.
In the first reported scam call, the caller attempted to convince the resident to go to a CVS or Dollar General and purchase gift or Visa cards to send to the caller so that their "Publisher's Clearing House" winnings could be sent to them, police said.
The second scam was a phone call from a male claiming to be from a police department in another county, authorities said. He requested the resident get $5,000 to help her grandson, who was supposedly going to jail due to being involved in an accident.
The caller went as far as having someone call the resident sounding like her grandson in distress, police claim.
"No police department, law enforcement agency, Publishers Clearing House or any legit company will ever have you make a payment via a gift card or Visa card," the police department said. "If you receive any such scam phone calls like this, the best thing to do is to hang up the phone. If it sounds like the phone call is from a company you do business with, but you are not sure, obtain the caller's name and phone number and speak to a trusted family member or your local police department before providing the callers with any identifying information.
"These lowdown dirty criminals will stop at nothing to steal away your hard-earned money. Don't let them trick you!" | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/publishers-clearing-house-police-scam-call-warning/521-ef21988f-be89-499c-9fa1-9e929e3aecad | 2023-06-29T16:50:04 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/publishers-clearing-house-police-scam-call-warning/521-ef21988f-be89-499c-9fa1-9e929e3aecad |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A 7-year-old girl died Wednesday morning after the truck she was in rolled over after being hit by another car in Winter Haven, according to the sheriff's office.
The Polk County deputies wrote on Facebook that around 7:30 a.m., the girl's father was driving a red 2010 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck south on Cypress Garden Road behind an orange 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.
As the 18-year-old woman driving the Cobalt began to slow down to make a left turn onto Harbor Isle Boulevard, the pickup truck driver began to pass on the left.
Deputies said the Cobalt's front driver side connected with the rear passenger side of the pickup truck causing it to rotate and then roll over.
The rollover caused the passenger side roof to become compressed, deputies wrote.
The 7-year-old received severe head trauma as a result of the crash and died at 8:35 a.m., deputies said. Her father was also taken to the hospital with no serious injuries. The 18-year-old Cobalt driver was not injured.
An investigation into this crash is still ongoing. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/7-year-old-girl-dies-rollover-crash-winter-haven/67-31cc3f2f-f2e6-4ff4-9396-a4d0413cb8c3 | 2023-06-29T16:56:16 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/7-year-old-girl-dies-rollover-crash-winter-haven/67-31cc3f2f-f2e6-4ff4-9396-a4d0413cb8c3 |
CYPRESS, Texas — An Amazon contract driver got his own unwanted delivery Tuesday evening seconds after approaching a home with a pile of packages.
"Oh good Lord,” the worker could be heard saying in the family's surveillance video that they shared with KHOU 11.
He had a heat-related episode brought on by the blazing weather.
"This is something that can affect anybody,” said Assistant Chief Justin Reed, with the Cy-Fair Fire Department.
Reed reported twice as many heat-related calls this month versus last August and September combined. Those are usually the high-heat months.
"Just for the month of June, the Cy-Fair Fire Department has responded to more than 40 responses for heat-related illness," Reed said. "That’s where it’s the primary call for us going out.”
How to cool off
Reed and others used a training dummy to illustrate part of their response.
"If your core temperature is at 104 (degrees), that’s when we start worrying. You’re now pushing from heat exhaustion to heat stroke,” Reed said.
The dummy’s temperature dramatically decreased during a misting and fanning procedure typically done in the back of an ambulance.
Ice or even frozen food is also used to help cool people down.
"So, this is something that is super low-tech that not a lot of people have jumped onto that is extremely effective,” Reed said.
According to Amazon, the contract employee did not require emergency help.
“We’re very thankful to report this delivery driver is OK and feeling well," a spokesperson said in a statement. "We’ll continue to monitor the driver’s condition, and we appreciate the customer bringing this to our attention.”
The company added there’s nothing more important than the safety and health of employees and delivery partners, especially during times of extreme temperatures.
Full statement
“We’re very thankful to report this delivery driver is OK and feeling well. There’s nothing more important than the safety and health of our employees and delivery partners, especially during times of extreme temperatures, and we take a lot of precautions to minimize risk. All Amazon-branded vehicles have air conditioning, drivers are provided with as much water and Gatorade as they need, and they’re encouraged to take breaks whenever needed to cool off. We’ll continue to monitor the driver’s condition, and we appreciate the customer bringing this to our attention.”
Maureen Lynch Vogel, Amazon spokesperson | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/amazon-delivery-driver-heat/285-101acebc-bda6-441e-a7e4-311c37a4b27a | 2023-06-29T16:56:21 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/amazon-delivery-driver-heat/285-101acebc-bda6-441e-a7e4-311c37a4b27a |
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A 3-year-old boy has died after falling out a window of a high-rise apartment building in the 200 block of Yoakum Parkway in Alexandria.
Alexandria Police Chief Don Hayes says they received a 911 call around 2 p.m. that a child was injured.
First responders found a 3-year-old little boy laying on a balcony. Despite efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead.
"They brought the body bag in, it was just a little tiny thing," said a first floor resident of Arrive Alexandria.
She asked to remain anonymous, but told WUSA9 it was the "balcony" attached to her apartment where the little boy landed. She says the space is not considered a legal balcony, and is only accessible through a window.
She said she didn't realize what had happened initially.
"I heard this huge thump. It sounded like metal just fell on the balcony. I jumped up and looked out the window, but I didn't see anything," she said.
But, about 10 minutes later, there was a knock at her door from first responders.
"They asked if they could look out the window, because they think a baby fell out on the balcony," she said.
She says she told them what she'd heard, but that she hadn't seen anything when she looked out the window from her living room.
"Together we went to my bedroom and that's when I saw the baby on the ground. I just freaked," she said. "I saw the body of the baby. He was laying head up, like he fell on his back"
She says the first responders jumped into action. "They went and busted the screen down and started performing CPR," she said.
She told WUSA9, "I kept asking has the baby passed and they wouldn't answer me. But, the baby didn't cry and they'd been out there trying to resuscitate the baby for a while."
She watched in horror as they tried their best to bring him back.
"They brought the body bag in, it was just a little tiny thing," she said.
Even worse, the screams she heard from the little boy's mother.
"I heard the mother outside screaming. It just messed me up because the wail in her voice was so piercing," she said.
"I'm a granddad it's heartbreaking I feel for the family. I can only imagine what's going through this for them," said Chief Hayes.
Wednesday night, Alexandria Police told WUSA9 they were still trying to determine how the child fell.
"There was a screen up there, I don't know if the child fell through the screen or not," he said.
He also said there were others inside the home when it happened, but wouldn't share any details about who they were or if they were adults or children. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/woman-describes-the-moments-she-discovered-a-3-year-old-boy-had-fallen-on-to-her-balcony-to-his-death/65-ee0034f3-875a-4a6b-95ee-864a2bc56a4f | 2023-06-29T16:56:24 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/woman-describes-the-moments-she-discovered-a-3-year-old-boy-had-fallen-on-to-her-balcony-to-his-death/65-ee0034f3-875a-4a6b-95ee-864a2bc56a4f |
1946 – 2023
Clay was born in Portland, Oregon on May 9, 1946. He left the world peacefully on May 4, 2023 at OSHU, Portland surrounded by his family, to the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival, his favorite band.
Clay loved his life in Coquille where he owned Davis and Juul insurance until he retired. He was a lifelong member of Rotary and served on the Coquille Valley Hospital Board of Directors for thirty years. He was grateful for his friends and always ready to be of service to his community.
Clay was proud of his Native American heritage as an enrolled member of the North Dakota Turtle Mountain Indian Tribe and he was proud to have served his country in South Korea during the Vietnam War.
His friend, Dennis Zielinski said of him, “He always treated me with patience, goodness, kindness, generosity, tolerance, and a fair measure of self-restraint; what the bible refers to as “the fruits of the spirit” (Galatians 5: 22-23).
He leaves a family who misses him; his daughters, Amanda, CMC US Navy and Angela Napue-Johnson; sister, Connie; nieces, Jennifer, Jessica, and Jaqueline from North Dakota; his wife, Charli; and many life-long friends. We were blessed to have him in our lives while he was here, and he leaves a forever empty space in our hearts.
There will be a reception to honor Clay on July 22, 2023, at the Coquille Valley Hospital from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/clayton-l-davis/article_06a8c8d0-160c-11ee-b4fd-4fbda43569e4.html | 2023-06-29T17:00:03 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/clayton-l-davis/article_06a8c8d0-160c-11ee-b4fd-4fbda43569e4.html |
These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School.
1922
Train service cut off today
Big slide occurs near Mapleton on Siuslaw river
Track is covered for a distance of 75 feet with earth and rock and steam ditcher used
Train service to the Bay is delayed today on account of a bad slide three miles this side of Mapleton on the Siuslaw river. The one due this morning and the one due this afternoon will not arrive until sometime this evening. It was thought this afternoon that the train would not get in before 7 p.m. at least an possibly not until later.
The slide occurred near a place where work has been done on the wagon road. The loosening of the dirt and the rain together probably caused the slide. Earth fell over the track for a distance of about 75 feet and to a depth of from five to seven feet. It was necessary to send the big steam ditcher, which was at work at Myrtle Point. It left here shortly after 10 a.m. and was expected that it would take the apparatus several hours to dig the tracks clear. Many rocks were mixed in the earth, which makes it difficult to handle.
The outgoing train left here at the usual hour and will be held at Cushman until the track is cleared.
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Classes take up volley ball
Athletic club finds sport in game introduced
The largest class yet assembled was on hand Monday night at the Armory at the regular meeting of the Coos Bay Athletic Association. A scheduled volley ball game between the “Cooties” captained by George C. Huggins, and the “Snakes” captained by Dr. R.W. Morrow was won by the “Cooties” two games to one. The games were all close and considering the fact that only a very few of the players had ever played the game before, some good work was evidenced.
After the volley ball, two basket ball teams were formed and all the players given a chance to see what they could do. Starting Wednesday night, Director Routledge is going to begin a series of eliminations with a view of making up a strong team. There are several basketball ball teams being formed in the surrounding country and if a team of high enough calibre can be found outside games will be scheduled.
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North Bend club will give play
Seventeen Music Club will present musical number
“An Evening in Bohemia” will be presented at Eckhoff hall December 14
The Seventeen Music Club of North Bend is planning an entertainment, “An Evening in Bohemia” which will be presented at the Eckhoff hall net Thursday evening, December 14.
The club had intended to stage this feature last spring, but the illness of members at that time made postponement necessary. Rehearsals were resumed with the fall meetings, and as the club has been strengthened by many new voices it promises to be better for the delay.
The entertainment is a gypsy fantasy, with a pretty setting and elaborate costuming. Gypsy choruses, songs and duets will be sung, and a group dance is included in the general program. About thirty women and girls are to take part.
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Astoria business district wiped out with several million loss.
Twenty-six square blocks in heart of city burned in fire which started in restaurant about two o’clock this morning insurance about half.
Estimates of financial loss vary from four to fifteen million dollars
Norris Staples, President of Bank of Commerce, drops dead during excitement — principal buildings gone — fire spread in piling foundations
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By Associated Press to Coos Bay Times
ASTORIA — The entire business district, comprising twenty-six square blocks, was wiped out by a fire which tarted shortly after 2 a.m. in a restaurant in the heart of the business district.
One life was lost, Norris Staples, an automobile dealer and president of the Bank of Commerce, dropping dead.
The financial loss is estimated all the way from four to fifteen million dollars.
At nine o’clock all the district between Astor street, at the river front, south to Exchange street and east and west between Eighth and Sixteenth streets was devastated.
Between Eleventh and Twelfth the fire penetrated as far as Franklin street.
Fire Chief Fosler said the fire got out of control because it burned beneath the buildings under the foundations on piling which had not been filled in when the city was built on piles, and he attributed the disaster to this fact.
Most of the buildings burned were frame, but the city’s substantial brick buildings also are gone.
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1972
Peterson’s plant hit by fire at Charleston
During heavy storm
Fire of undetermined origin swept through a wing of the Peterson Seafoods Co. packing and processing plant in Charleston Tuesday night causing an estimated $150,000 damage.
Forty men from five agencies joined Charleston Rural Fire Protection District firefighters in battling the blaze which took two hours and 20 minutes before it was brought under control at 9:15 p.m. Flames shot 100 feet in the air.
Hampering the firefighters in trying to quell the blaze at Charleston’s largest processing plant were bad weather, including snow, hail and heavy winds. No one was injured.
Tom Peterson, owner of the plant, said today that some 40 workers of the 175 on his payroll will be temporarily laid off “until we can get the area rebuilt and working again.” The affected building housed the bottom fish processing room and some cold storage.
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Cranberry growers in Coos, Curry reap $1 million crop; new record
COQUILLE — Cranberry growers in Coos and Curry counties reaped a $1 million-plus record crop this year, 40 per cent more than any previous year for the 825 acres of bogs in production.
And the quality and taste of the locally-grown berries, along with the color, are “the best in the world,” Coos County Extension Agent David Keir reported to the Coos County Commissioners Wednesday.
Keir said the 750 acres in Coos County produced a whopping 92,250 barrels this year while Curry’s 75 acres added approximately 9,000 barrels for a total of 101,250 barrels, some 40 per cent higher than the previous record.
“This is the best quality berry in 18 years,” Keir said, “and next year could be even better. The buds look good for next year and if the weather is favorable” production on existing acreage could increase.
Federal marketing regulations limit the amount of acreage in production, Keir told the commissioners. And the price per barrel, also set by federal rules, was $10.80 last year and should reach $11.50 or $12 this year.
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SW Oregon economy ‘good’
Southwestern Oregon economy is good and employment was steady during November, according to the State Employment office manager in Coos Bay, Edward J. Konka, but there were not enough jobs created to meet the number of people looking for work, he said.
“Insured employment on the South Coast was third highest in the state in November,” Konka said. “This means that currently the South Coast is not the best place to look for work.”
However, actual claims for unemployment compensation decreased this November as compared to the number of claims in November of last year. Konka said this is partly due to better weather conditions this year.
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2002
Tillamook trims Bandon cheese operations
Town’s longtime factory now a curd producer by name only
Label the same: While cheesemaking line closes, Central Coast company to leave its retail operation in Bandon
The Bandon Cheese Factory, a popular tourist stop for travelers and famous for its 2-pound bricks of cheddar, cheese curds and flavored cheeses, will no longer be producing Bandon cheese.
But the store will continue its retail operations, according to Christie Lincoln, communications director for the Tillamook County Creamery Association, which owns the Bandon Cheese Factory.
According to manager Brad Sinko, worker at the factory made the last vat of cheese on Nov. 29.
“We’ve shut down cheesemaking as of last Saturday,” Sinko said Wednesday.
The Tillamook County Creamery Association purchased the plant and retail operations in May 2000 from then-owners Joe Sinko and Leo Mottau, both of Bandon.
Lincoln said while cheesemaking has been discontinued in Bandon, it will continue in Tillamook.
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Semipro football comes to Coquille
Raiders: Team from Roseburg relocates to more central location
Semiprofessional football is coming to the South Coast.
The Southwestern Oregon Raiders, a team for players in their post-high school years, will begin playing at Coquille High School early next year.
Though the season opener is still several months away, an organizational and informational meeting will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Coquille Community Building.
The Raiders have been a team for six years, based in Roseburg and called the Oregon Outlaws. The club was started by Winston resident and Douglas High School assistant coach Rob Castleman.
“He got it started because he loved playing football,” said Ron Wigington of Bandon, who has volunteered to coach the team. “When he got done with college, he wanted to keep playing.”
Castleman wanted to move the team to a more central location because several South Coast players were part of the squad. Coquille became the answer.
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Schab inducted into judo honor society
Kurt Schab of the Southwestern Oregon Community College Judo Program has been inducted into the United States Judo Federation Honor Society.
Schab, 12, recently received notice of his membership in the honor society for the 2001-2002 academic year. The United States Judo Federation developed the honor society program to recognize full-time students participating in judo who maintain a grade-point average of 3.7 or greater for the entire academic year.
Schab is an eighth-grader at North Bend Middle School. He has been studying judo more than six years at Southwestern and is a regular member of the Judo Club’s team, which competes regionally in the Northwest.
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Looney second in regional meet
Myrtle Point eighth-grader Lacy Looney finished second in the youth girls division at the Junior Olympics regional cross country meet at George, Wash., on Nov. 23.
Looney was among 27 athletes from the Zephyrs cross country team to compete in the meet. The club includes runners from Myrtle Point, Coquille, Langlois, Port Orford, Gold Beach and Brookings.
Looney’s time of 14:04 for 4,000 meters was seven seconds behind the winner.
The top 20 individuals in each division earned trips to the national meet, to be held Dec. 14 in Georgia. Steven Sanders of Brookings was 10th in the midget boys race, with a time of 10:34 for 3,000 meters. Chris Platano of Myrtle Point was 14th in the youth boys 4,000-meter race with a time of 12:56.
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Tedder PP&K champion
Kyle Tedder is a gamer.
The 10-year-old Coos Bay boy rose to the occasion over the weekend when he took first place at the regional championship for the Punt Pass & Kick competition held in Seattle.
Not only did Tedder top the field, the Millicoma Intermediate School student topped his own record.
His distances for throwing, punting and place kicking a football combined for 304 feet, shattering the boy’s old personal best of 258 feet.
Among those distances was a personal-record heave of 112 feet, 6 inches.
So far Tedder is second in the national competition. The top four competitors overall in each age group will advance to the national championships at the AFC championship game. Topping the national list so far is an athlete from the New England region who has a mark half an inch better than Tedder’s. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/this-week-in-coos-county-history/article_1144e972-1698-11ee-b221-f749e0a96334.html | 2023-06-29T17:00:09 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/this-week-in-coos-county-history/article_1144e972-1698-11ee-b221-f749e0a96334.html |
Following the Supreme Court's Thursday morning decision to overturn affirmative action, we're taking a look at how lawmakers and universities are reacting.
Johns Hopkins University put out this preliminary statement following the release of the decision.
— Johns Hopkins University (@JohnsHopkins) June 29, 2023
Morgan State University gave us the following statement following the release of the opinion this morning.
"Although today’s United States Supreme Court decision may be viewed as a setback for diversity for many higher education institutions nationwide, and an unfortunate barrier to higher education for scores of deserving students, Morgan State University will continue to serve a multiethnic and multiracial student body. This has always been the case at Morgan and will continue to be the case, ensuring that our doors to higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. Morgan does not use race, nor has it ever used race, as a factor when reviewing applications or in the consideration of admission to the University. In light of today’s Supreme Court decision, we do not anticipate any negative impact on Morgan’s ability to remain a welcoming and embracing home for anyone desiring a high-quality, consequential and transformational college education."
- Morgan State University
Coppin State University's president also released a statement early Thursday afternoon.
Congressman, and Senate hopeful, David Trone posted the following to Twitter.
Affirmative action helped lift up disadvantaged communities and level the playing field.
— David Trone (@davidjtrone) June 29, 2023
Today's Supreme Court decision only further embeds racial inequality in higher education and reinforces systemic gaps in opportunity that favor only the wealthiest Americans. pic.twitter.com/hoSZ2mGwFc
Senator Ben Cardin released a statement saying in part that the decision "is not surprising, but still disappointing."
State lawmakers are also reacting to the news on Twitter.
#AffirmativeAction struck down on #StokelyCarmichael’s birthday. I imagine he would say, ‘it was never enough anyway. AA is not #reparations”. All or nothing at all. (But that’s just me guessing)
— Senator Jill P. Carter (@jillpcarter) June 29, 2023
Last fall, I taught Constitutional Law for the first time. I prepared my students for the likelihood that affirmative action cases we reviewed would be irrelevant by the summer. You can't address race-conscious harm with a colorblind remedy. Thankful for Justice KBJ's dissent. pic.twitter.com/IVvuYNrXjy
— Stephanie M. Smith (@Smith4Delegate) June 29, 2023
To every student seeing this SCOTUS decision: you matter and we will keep fighting for you.
— Jheanelle Wilkins (@JheanelleW) June 29, 2023
The statement from the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland is below.
The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland condemns the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action and calls on Maryland’s higher education institutions to act. pic.twitter.com/oFeAfeHdX6
— Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (@BlackCaucusMD) June 29, 2023
Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, Adrienne Jones released the following statement today.
“Today’s Supreme Court ruling is another disheartening blow to our country’s efforts to address the pervasive gaps created by slavery, Jim Crow and segregation. I know first-hand the impact a college education can have on the trajectory of one’s life. Abolishing Affirmative Action will have far reaching implications for Marylanders.” said Speaker Adrienne A. Jones “While this is a profoundly sad day for our country and our state, I have already begun working with Attorney General Brown to look at all our options to mitigate the effects of this extreme decision by the Supreme Court.”
We are also anticipating statements from the University System of Maryland and Governor Wes Moore.
This story is developing and will be updated throughout the day as more reactions and statements are released. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-lawmakers-and-leaders-react-to-scotus-opinion-on-affirmative-action | 2023-06-29T17:03:02 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-lawmakers-and-leaders-react-to-scotus-opinion-on-affirmative-action |
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Emotions ran high during the public comment portion of Tuesday night's Montgomery County Public School Board meeting.
Eighteen out of 20 speakers showed up to discuss the board's decision that would deny a parent's right to opt their kid out of reading books in school that include LGBTQ+ characters.
"Outside, there are over a thousand parents, in the pouring rain, demonstrating," said Zainab Chaudry, the Maryland Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). "Families, not just parents, also children, demonstrating for their right to be able to have a say in when and how children are exposed to content that conflicts with their sincerely held religious beliefs."
According to Family Rights for Religious Freedom, an organization created in opposition to the "opt-out" policy, the books listed below would be among those students could read in school with parents having little to no say.
Opponents of the new policy say forcing such material on children violates their first amendment right to freedom of religion.
"You have to ensure that our voices are not trampled on because they are not in line with the dominant narrative," said Ali Elkoshairi, in favor of restoring the opt-out option.
Many advocates and members of the LGBTQ+ community were also on-hand to speak in support of the policy.
They say it promotes inclusivity, arguing an opt-out option would serve as an erasure of the LGBTQ+ community.
"I'm here today because of my concern about the safety of our LGBTQ students and this is personal for me," said Jocelyn Guyer. "I'm beyond concerned about student safety as this ugly ugly debate intensifies," she added after describing incidents of her child and their friend being bullied at an MCPS school.
Some pushed back on those claims, saying the policy is the opposite of inclusive.
"Opt out IS that inclusion," argued Jahangir Baig
Both sides, however, agreed the debate was getting too heated, endangering children on both sides.
"This coalition of allies and the LGBTQ+ community came together after the last BOE meeting because we realized how harmful this debate had become to our MCPS families, staff Board of Education members, and community members," said Laura Steward of the new Coalition for Inclusive Schools and Communities.
"The debate here in Montgomery County has become so heated and so contentious with different forces with political agendas who are trying to pit communities against one another and fuel culture wars and its created an unsafe climate for those on both sides of the divide," said Chaudry. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/parents-push-back-on-policy-removing-right-to-opt-kids-out-of-reading-lgbtq-books-in-school | 2023-06-29T17:03:08 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/parents-push-back-on-policy-removing-right-to-opt-kids-out-of-reading-lgbtq-books-in-school |
MITCHELL — Beer sales are set to take place on the Dakotafest grounds for the first time in 2023 after a county panel approved a temporary alcoholic beverage license this week.
A malt beverage license for beer and wine from the Mitchell Exchange Club was unanimously approved by the Davison County Commission on Tuesday. The license will be used during the Dakotafest agricultural show outside of Mitchell, scheduled for Aug. 15-17.
Historically, Dakotafest has not had alcohol sales on its grounds during the show, which is to be held for the 27th time in 2023.
The exhibitor manual for Dakotafest says “exhibitor distribution of alcohol is strictly prohibited unless permission is granted in writing by show management prior to the show.”
A spokesperson for show organizer IdeaAg Group said the alcohol sales will be a part of a food and beverage tent area for networking between show attendees. IdeaAg Group is a subsidiary of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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“Dakotafest is a gathering place for farmers and rural lifestyle enthusiasts across the region to not only do business but socialize as well,” said IdeaAg Marketing Manager Niki Jones in a statement. “This year, there will be a networking and entertainment tent at Dakotafest – a place for everyone to relax, listen to music, get out of the sun, and network with their peers. … We are excited to take another step toward putting the ‘fest’ into Dakotafest.”
The show hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
The Mitchell Exchange Club frequently has sold beer and alcohol at local civic events, most notably the state amateur baseball tournament when it is at Cadwell Park. The cost of the license was $150.
The issue had little discussion from the county commission upon its approval, and when asked, Davison County Sheriff Steve Harr indicated he had no concerns about the alcohol license on the Dakotafest grounds. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/dakotafest-to-allow-alcohol-sales-for-first-time-in-2023 | 2023-06-29T17:04:32 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/dakotafest-to-allow-alcohol-sales-for-first-time-in-2023 |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A semi has rolled over on Kansas Highway 15 just south of Wassall in Wichita.
Sedgwick County dispatchers say one person has minor injuries.
But K-15 is closed just south of Wassall, and the hazmat team is headed to the scene. Dispatchers do not know if hazmat was called because of leaking fuel or something more serious.
For now, drivers may want to avoid the area until the crash scene is cleared.
KSN News will update this story as more information becomes available. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/k-15-closed-due-to-truck-rollover/ | 2023-06-29T17:04:37 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/k-15-closed-due-to-truck-rollover/ |
WINFIELD, Kan. (KSNW) — The Winfield Police Department reports that a man drowned overnight near Tunnel Mill Dam in Winfield.
According to police, officers were called to check the welfare of a man in the water near the dam around 12:26 a.m. Thursday.
Police said they found a man yelling for help and acting erratically. When officers tried to guide him back to the shore, he swam away. Police then called in Winfield Fire/EMS for assistance. Officers continued to follow the man along the shore to monitor him when police say he went underwater and did not resurface. At that point, officers entered the water and began searching for the man.
When Fire/EMS arrived on the scene, they assisted in the search, and crews were able to locate the man and pull him from the river. He was then transferred to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The man has been identified as Sonesiri Phengsengkham, 42, of Winfield. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/man-drowns-at-tunnel-mill-dam-in-winfield/ | 2023-06-29T17:04:43 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/man-drowns-at-tunnel-mill-dam-in-winfield/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Police Department says a man involved in a hit-and-run crash around 10 a.m. Thursday pointed a gun at a witness and also fired the gun at officers.
Police say the crash was at 13th and West Street. A witness followed the alleged suspect’s vehicle and said the man pointed a gun at him.
An officer arrived in the area of Zoo Boulevard and Westdale and found a man who matched the description of the alleged suspect.
The WPD says the man fired multiple rounds at the officer. The officer was not hit. Police say the officer did not return fire because of all the homes in that area.
The officer and other officers chased the man on foot. The WPD says the chase ended when the suspect shot himself. The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-police-dealing-with-incident-near-zoo-blvd/ | 2023-06-29T17:04:44 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-police-dealing-with-incident-near-zoo-blvd/ |
Piedmont Triad International Airport is in position to land a fourth major on-campus economic project, this time a company pledging 280 jobs and a $55.7 million capital investment.
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners posted a legal notice that sets a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. July 13 at the Old County Courthouse, 301 W. Market St. in Greensboro.
The commissioners listed in the notice its plans to offer up to $712,820 in performance-based incentives to what has been identified as "Project Sage."
The notice cites that the company is considering other locations in the United States.
The company is expected to receive incentive package offers from Greensboro City Council and the N.C. Commerce Department.
The vast majority of companies tend to commit to a local project — often within days or weeks — once approved for local and state incentives.
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Boom Supersonic
The last two times the commissioners and council reached the public hearing, they offered incentive packages that led to the successful recruitment of two aerospace employers: Boom Supersonic and U.K. manufacturer Marshall Aerospace USA LLC.
Construction has begun on Boom Supersonic’s $500 million, 400,000-square-foot “superfactory” that will assemble and test its Overture airliner, along with a customer delivery center.
The current timeline: beginning equipment installation in 2024 with Advanced Integration Technology; assembly in 2025; first rollout in 2026; first test flight in 2027; Federal Aviation Administration certification in 2029; and then first passenger flight later in 2029.
Boom projects having 400 employees by spring 2025, 1,750 by 2030 and more than 2,400 at full production in 2032.
Marshall Aerospace
Marshall confirmed in April for a 240-job, $50 million maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at the Greensboro airport with operations beginning in early 2025.
Marshall USA’s project will establish a facility to support its current and future U.S. Armed Forces contracts, with Phase 1 comprising capacity to support six bays serving the U.S.-based fleet of Hercules C-130 tactical transport aircraft.
There also will be a paint facility, support shops and office space.
The commitment came shortly after the N.C. Economic Investment committee approved up to $3.8 million in performance-based incentives and other state grant funding. The local piece is a combined $548,879 in local incentives.
Marshall initially looked at more than 30 sites for the project and had four finalists, the others being in Alabama, Kansas and Missouri.
PTI presence
PTI remains the state’s third largest airport overall and third for commercial service, at $9.3 billion in economic impact in 2021, according to an N.C. Aviation Division report released in January. That is up 7.6% from the 2019 report.
Included in that category for PTI would be the FedEx cargo-sorting hub, the HAECO maintenance facilities, the HondaJet manufacturing operations, and other companies with operations on its campus.
The Marshall project would be the third confirmed for PTI since January 2022.
TAT Piedmont Aviation, an aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul company, recently said it would expand its operations near PTI and create 85 jobs. The company said it would make a $12.8 million capital investment.
The expansion would feature new test equipment, production tooling, and new machinery to supplement its current operations. The company’s new positions would pay an annual average wage of $51,706.
It has been made eligible for up to $200,000 in incentives from the One North Carolina Fund, which requires matching local incentives. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/business/development/whats-project-sage-whatever-it-is-it-would-bring-280-jobs-to-piedmont-triad-international/article_daa9c532-1696-11ee-b6dc-1f32a24fd992.html | 2023-06-29T17:13:40 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/business/development/whats-project-sage-whatever-it-is-it-would-bring-280-jobs-to-piedmont-triad-international/article_daa9c532-1696-11ee-b6dc-1f32a24fd992.html |
GREENSBORO - A 20-year-old man has been charged and cited in the defacement of a mural depicting local performer Brenda the Drag Queen, according to Greensboro Police.
Caleb Mize was charged with vandalism to non-residential property, according to police spokeswoman Josie Cambareri. He was cited Tuesday, she said.
The mural was at the Bearded Goat, a bar in downtown Greensboro's south end.
The bar condemned the vandalism and posted a screenshot of an Instagram message to Brenda, which includes a picture of a person standing in front of the mural giving a rude gesture and the message, "I just covered your mural. It's ugly. Die."
Mize's name matches the Instagram handle of the account that sent the message, as seen in the screenshot.
The mural by artist Jenna Rice is visible from the street and appears on one of the walls enclosing the bar's beer garden. It depicts Brenda, who sometimes performs at the bar, in a rainbow tank top with rainbow stripes in the background.
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"It’s not even about my mural- this is about someone attacking my friend," Rice wrote in a separate Facebook post. "Brenda, you have helped spread so much love and positivity throughout this community over the years and never deserved this. No one deserves to be attacked this way for being their authentic selves."
The person responsible for the vandalism drew horns on Brenda and wrote, "I eat kids" and "Save the kids."
Both The Bearded Goat and Brenda The Drag Queen are fixtures in Greensboro. The Bearded Goat is a self-described "classy, artistic dive bar" on Lewis Street, part of downtown's south end.
Brenda is known for comedy-infused drag performances at “Drag Queen Bingo,” among other events and locales in the city and across the state, and for appearing on the television show My Big Fat Fabulous Life.
Recently, Brenda has been involved with speaking out against legislation in the NC General Assembly, including a bill introduced by House Republicans to ban drag performances in public places or in the presence of anyone under 18, even if it’s a private show.
“This constant attack by people at the highest offices on the LGBTQ community has emboldened people,” Brenda said in an earlier News & Record article. “But if I stop, they win.” | https://greensboro.com/news/local/drag-queen-mural-brenda-bearded-goat-greensboro-caleb-mize-vandalized/article_53c12be0-1683-11ee-bb2f-1fbe5d8a7642.html | 2023-06-29T17:13:47 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/drag-queen-mural-brenda-bearded-goat-greensboro-caleb-mize-vandalized/article_53c12be0-1683-11ee-bb2f-1fbe5d8a7642.html |
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man faces several charges related to selling methamphetamine.
Robert E. Dodd, 55, has been charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine between 15 and 100 grams, a Class X felony; three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine between 5 and 15 grams, Class 1 felonies; and one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine less than 5 grams, a Class 2 felony.
Prosecutors allege that, on three separate occasions in May, Dodd sold methamphetamine to a confidential source working with Illinois State Police Task Force 6.
Prosecutors said when Dodd was arrested, he waived his Miranda rights and admitted to selling the drugs, saying he buys an ounce of methamphetamine at a time from Peoria to sell in Bloomington.
Dodd, whose drug-related criminal history spans two decades, received a bond amount of $400,000 with 10% to apply, meaning he would have to post $40,000 plus court fees to be released from the McLean County Detention Facility.
His next court date in this matter is set for 9 a.m. July 14.
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CROSS, William "Bill" W., 89, Emden, 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Emden.
JEWELL, Waltraud "Trudy" M., 95, Bellflower, 11 a.m. at Bellflower Cemetery.
STINE, Justin L., 34, Normal, 7 p.m. at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington.
CROSS, William "Bill" W., 89, Emden, 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Emden.
JEWELL, Waltraud "Trudy" M., 95, Bellflower, 11 a.m. at Bellflower Cemetery.
STINE, Justin L., 34, Normal, 7 p.m. at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington.
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Tuesday marks 247 years since the American colonies severed ties with Great Britain.
AAA projects approximately 51 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for the Independence Day weekend. This weekend is expected to set a new record with around 43 million Americans traveling by car, a 2.4% increase from 2022. Gas prices have been steady between $3.50 and $3.60 a gallon.
Here are some Richmond-area events to celebrate the country's big birthday.
A historic holiday with history Although a time machine has yet to be invented, these Fourth of July events can transport you back.
Colonial Williamsburg is home to many historic sites dating to before and during the American Revolution. The city is planning multiple activities to celebrate history.
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The day will begin with a Declaration of Independence reading at Capitol Circle from 9:30 to 9:50 a.m. Another reading will be held at noon at the courthouse steps.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation will offer free admission to the Historic Area and the art museums on July Fourth from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At Market Square North, the Virginia State Garrison Regiment will present canon salutes to the original 13 states of the Union from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m.
The event “The Cost of Freedom” will feature two portrayals of “Nation Builders” who will discuss the cost of freedom during the formation of the United States: the war, religious freedom, the Bill of Rights, emancipation and more.
The day will end with the “Lights of Freedom.” The programming starts with the Declaration of Independence, followed by a march with music from the Revolution and a patriotic sing-along. The big closure will be fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
If a road trip to Williamsburg isn’t in the cards for you, history will also come to Richmond. The historical St. John’s Episcopal Church will hold a reenactment of Patrick Henry’s speech .
The dramatic performance of the 1775 Second Virginia Convention debates held in Henrico Parish Church, now called St. John’s. Henry was a founding father and delivered the famous “give me liberty, or give me death” speech at the convention.
The reenactment happens every Sunday from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Celebrate this Independence Day at the national landmark St. John’s at 11 a.m.
A day guided by music Henrico County Parks and Recreation is celebrating the Fourth with Red, White & Lights at Crump Park. There will be a kids’ zone, food trucks and music.
The stage will welcome soul music, acoustic blues, and the national anthem. No BS! Brass Band will join the stage, and The Richmond Symphony will be headlining. The day will end with a laser light show with the symphony at 9:15 p.m.
The James River Cellars Winery in Glen Allen will host Reds, Whites & Tunes on Tuesday. The wine tasting room will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with live music from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be no cover fee. Outside food is welcome.
The traditional Fourth The typical Fourth of July celebration is, of course, fireworks. The tradition started in 1777 Philadelphia on the first Independence Day celebration when cannons fired a 13-gun salute in honor of the 13 colonies.
Capital One estimates Americans spend over $2 billion on Fourth of July fireworks. Virginia is no exception, so you can pick and choose where to watch the sky light up.
West Creek Hardywood Park Craft and Brewery kicks off the weekend celebrations on July 1 with Let Lagers Ring . The event will run from 2 to 10 p.m. with musical performances throughout the day, outdoor games, face painting, food and more. There will be a fireworks show at dusk.
The Dogwood Dell amphitheater will host a festival on at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Last year, the event featured a reading of the Declaration of Independence, concerts and fireworks. The event is a part of the parks and recreation’s annual Festival of Arts with events throughout the summer.
Your Independence Day can feature a day of fun at the amusement park Kings Dominion with fireworks at 10 p.m.
Chesterfield Parks and Recreation’s Fourth of July celebration at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds will feature a kids’ zone, food vendors, The Tight Slacks concert, fireworks and more. The event starts at 5 p.m., and fireworks begin at dark.
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture The museum will host a naturalization ceremony on Tuesday. In partnership with the Eastern District of Virginia’s U.S. District Court and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 75 candidates for American citizenship will take the Oath of Allegiance inside the Robins Family Forum.
The ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by cake and lemonade. The ceremony can be attended in person or virtually.
July Fourth will also mark the beginning of a three-year initiative for the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026. This Tuesday kicks off a civics education center with the John Marshall Center for Constitutional History & Civics, resulting in a series of special programs between the two private nonprofits.
More local fun Hanover Arts is organizing the Ashland July Fourth parade . The celebration will start at 11 a.m. and will feature patriotic music, old fashioned lawn games, pet contest, apple pie baking contest and more.
Fireworks may not be in the sky, but butterflies will. The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is offering free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, inviting visitors to wear red, white and blue.
The admission includes their “Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture” and “M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE!” The lines to the butterflies will close at 3:30 p.m.
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From the Archive: Remember these Richmond-area restaurants?
Organist Eddie Weaver at the Miller & Rhoads Tea Room
Masaaki Okada
Lunches in the Miller & Rhoads Tea Room with Eddie Weaver at the organ have been so popular that he cut his own record.
Lindy Kest Rodman
The recently closed Venice Restaurant at the Corner of W. Cary and Thompson streets in Richmond. The Venice had operated since 1958; the owners recently decided to retire.
BRUCE PARKER
The new Julian's - Julian's, an Italian restaurant that has been operating for 40 years, has moved to larger quarters on West Broad Street. The restaurant left 2529 W. Broad St. and is leasing space in the former Automobile Club of Virginia headquarters, a block to the west. The restaurant has about 50 percent more space, with seating for about 200 people on the main floor. In addition, a wine cellar has been installed in the basement, private dining areas have been set up, and office space is available on the upper floor. The vacated property may become part of a redevelopment project involving the William Byrd Motor Hotel.
Don Long
Miller & Rhoads Corner Shop, T-D Mag. Camera Quiz.
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Byram's Restaurant, 3215 West Broad Street.
P. KEVIN MORLEY
March 16, 1967 ( Staff photo - Netherwood ) Collector's Corner is between the Tea Room and Ladies Room on Miller & Rhoads 5th Floor
Charles Wood on ladder. Jimmy Aldred climbing down. Talley Neon takes down Julian's Restaurant sign
Clement Britt
Little remains besides the brick walls at the Capri Restaurant (right) and a chiropractor's office. July 4, 1983.
Gary Burns
A Julian's Restaurant menu from the early 1950's.
BRUCE PARKER
In January 1975, shoppers passed by “the clock” at Miller & Rhoads in downtown Richmond. The distinct timepiece with four faces was installed in the department store in the mid-1920s; it can be seen today at the Valentine Richmond History Center.
Masaaki Okada
The new Kelly's Jet System restaurant which is due to open in mid-August on the northwest corner of Fifth and Broad sts. is shown above.
Where's the engine? The caboose traveling on the bed of a truck along West Broad Street yesterday wasn't part of a new rail line in Richmond, but part of a remodeling project at the old Clover Room restaurant. Owner John Dankos plans to open the new restaurant, Stanley Stegmeyer's Hodgepodge, on July 1. Part of the decor will include two cabooses, each of which will seat 16 persons. May 3, 1978
Wallace Clark
This January 1952 image shows the intersection of West Broad and Lombardy streets, home to a White Tower restaurant and a Firestone automotive service center. White Tower restaurants were a rival of White Castle eateries. The Firestone site is now home to a Dollar Tree store. Lombardy & Broad St.
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This January 1952 image shows the intersection of West Broad and Lombardy streets, home to a White Tower restaurant and a Firestone automotive service center. White Tower restaurants were a rival of White Castle eateries. The Firestone site is now home to a Dollar Tree store. Lombardy & Broad St.
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A view of the water at Chesdin Restaurant, 629 River Road, Matoaca.
DEAN HOFFMEYER
A dish from the the Chesdin Restaurant, 629 River Road, Matoaca.
DEAN HOFFMEYER
In the small kitchen of Jumpin J's Java, owner Je Depew (right) creates unique entrees with chef Gene Smith (center) and Chris Pierson. Sept. 25, 2004
P. KEVIN MORLEY
At Jumpin J's Java, owner Je Depew (left) shares a laugh with customers Denise Lawus and Melvin Carter. Sept. 25, 2004
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Je Depew, outside her cafe' and restaurant, Jumpin J's Java, at 2306 Jefferson Avenue (corner of Jefferson and Leigh streets) in Church Hill.
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Exterior of Six Burner Restaurant on Grace Street in 2010.
Joe Mahoney/Times-Dispatch
Roasted Red Pepper appetizer at Six Burner Restaurant. Roasted Red Peppers, local goat cheese, roasted garlic and shallots seved with grilled bread.
Joe Mahoney/Times-Dispatch
One of the many seating areas at the Mexico Restaurant in Mechanicsville on May 17, 2004.
CINDY BLANCHARD/TIMES-DISPATCH
The Upper East Side Restaurant Jazz Lounge and Sports Bar allocated at 7103 Brook Road March 30, 2004.
CINDY BLANCHARD
The Upper East Side Restaurant Jazz Lounge and Sports Bar allocated at 7103 Brook Road on March 30, 2004. Grilled mushroom melt burger, (left) Upper East Side hot wings, and grilled chicken wrap.
CINDY BLANCHARD
Kobe Japanese Steaks & Sushi. March 24, 2004
DEAN HOFFMEYER
Ancho chile strip (front plate), Coconut jumbo shrimp (back plate), creme brule cheesecake (right plate) and Firebirds 2000 Napa Valley Red are some of the items on the Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill. Photo taken Monday, March 1, 2004,
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Bookbinder's Grill in Alverser Plaza in Midlothian in 2004.
BRUCE PARKER
Bella Arte on Bellevue Ave. in 2004.
CINDY BLANCHARD/TIMES-DISPATCH
Sushi from the Young Bin Restaurant in Chippenham Square Shopping Center February 24, 2004.
CINDY BLANCHARD
Shrimp and Scallop Scampi with linguine at Portabella's Restaurant & Pizzaria
CLEMENT BRITT
Paxton Campbell, owner of The Oak Leaf sandwich shop on West Franklin, holds a picture of his grandmother Pearl Campbell, who had a restaurant called The Oak Leaf at 307 North Boulevard in the 1920's.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
The "Plato Gordo" at Rio Grande Cafe at Stony Point Fashion Park.
DEAN HOFFMEYER
George Porcella, general manager of Pasta Luna restaurant in Richmond, VA, holds a menu as he talks about how the mad-cow scare has affected their business Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003.
BOB BROWN
El Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Ashland . December 22 , 2003
CLEMENT BRITT
Valentino's Italian Pizza and Restaurant, December 2, 2003.
Joe Mahoney
Interior of Valentino's Italian Pizza and Restaurant. Photo taken Dec. 2, 2003
Joe Mahoney
Coctel De Camaron, (Shrimp Cocktail) at Los Rios Mexican Restaurant on Tuckernuck Road, November 12, 2003.
MARK GORMUS
Satoru Sato, head chef at Hana Zushi Japanese Restaurant, prepares a variety of sushi delicacies February 18, 2004
P. KEVIN MORLEY/TIMES-DISPATCH
Anthony Clark, a host at Croaker's Spot in Jackson Ward, waits to greet guests as they enter the restaurant on December 19, 2003.
Rebecca Reid
The Edible Garden, 12506 River Road, Goochland County. Phot o taken June 17, 2005
DEAN HOFFMEYER
Harold Thomas III, 14, works at Harold's Kitchen every day after school. The restaurant has been in the family since 1971, when the first Harrold, Harrold III's grandfather, opened it.
EVA RUSSO
La Casita's home made sauces - Red, (Medium) White, (Hot) and Green, (Very hot) compliment the restaurant's Shrimp Quesadilla, served with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.9/6/05-
Lisa Billings
Diners munch under the festive lights strung over the dining room at La Casita Restaurant in Richmond Tuesday.9/6/05
Lisa Billings
Joe and Camilia Trak (center) with their children John and Mona, with some of the items on their extensive Greek-Italian menu, including Greek and Italian wines. Trak's Greek and Italian Ristorante
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Visitors to Trick Dog Cafe in Irvington, Virginia, can rub this trick dog statue for good luck. Photo taken Wednesday, July 19, 2005.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Smoked Salmon in a crepe with flower petals with chives, cr me frais, microgreens accompanied by caper berries, chopped white onions, parsley and quail eggs. 1 North Belmont Restaurant on North Belmont Road in the fan. May 13, 2005.
TIMES-DISPATCH
Chef Matthew Tlusty with two Rock fish at Limani Fish Grill on W. Cary St. July 14, 2005
MARK GORMUS
Isabel and Mehmet Akpinar, owners of Zorba's Restaurant June 1, 2005.
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Homard en Poche, Rock Lobster Tail & Oyster Mushroom Duxelle baked in a Beggar’s Pouch. 1 North Belmont Restaurant on North Belmont Road in the fan. May 13, 2005.
CINDY BLANCHARD
Smoked Salmon in a crepe with flower petals with chives, cr me frais, microgreens accompanied by caper berries, chopped white onions, parsley and quail eggs. 1 North Belmont Restaurant on North Belmont Road in the fan. 5/13/05
TIMES-DISPATCH
Thyme crusted rack of veal served with asparagus flan and prosciutto wrapped asparagus is one of the entrees served at Bistro R, on W. Broad St.
EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Bryn Purser (foreground) and Adam Schumm (background) working in their restaurant, Zuppa, at 104 N. 18th St. in Shockoe Bottom in 2005
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Bottoms Up staff prepares for dinner customers beneath a reminder of Tropical Storm Gaston's flood damage on August 11 , 2005
CLEMENT BRITT/TIMES-DISPATCH
Brasilian Cafe owner Rogel Venson and employee Isabel Gonzalez inside the restaurant on April 14, 2005.
LINDY KEAST RODMAN
Contractor W. Samuel West, West Builders LLC, (right) was instrumental in rebuilding many flood-damaged restaurants in Shockoe Bottom including the River City Diner in which this photo was taken.
LINDY KEAST RODMAN
Mr. Bojangles restaurant is located at 550 E. Marshall Street.
CINDY BLANCHARD
A wooden casket containing a dummy corpse is brought into O'Toole's Restaurant as part of a "wake" that harks back to a centuries-old papal dispensation that allowed Irishmen normally abstaining from drink during Lent to drink in the event of a wake for the dead. The ritual with the dummy corpse is a tradition of many years at the restaurant/bar on Forest Hill Ave.
BRUCE PARKER
Wingstop Restaurant featured a variety of wings for every palate. From left: Lemon Pepper, original hot wings, and a mild variety. They are served here with fresh-cut seasoned fries.
Joe Mahoney
Darryl and Pramvdee U. McGuire owners of Thai Country Resturant on Staples Mill Rd. .
CLEMENT BRITT
A list of restaurants supposedly available at the Sixth Street Marketplace, but alas, several are closed down and one whole block of restaurants listed has been demolished.
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Rod Bennett (right) a partner in the Martini Kitchen & Bubble Bar venture, said that the 1911 West Main Street restaurant will boast 85 martinis on the menu. It will also offer certified black angus beef, duck, and lobster.
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Lois McCarn of Richmond (center) eats lunch with her daughter Carolyn Barker of Richmond in Brio Tuscan Grille at Stony Point Fashion Park
TIMES-DISPATCH
Little Europa Strogonoff (stroganoff) at Little Europa Restaurant and Gourmet Deli in the Gayton Crossing Shopping Center on 11/5/03. Flambe version.
DEAN HOFFMEYER
From left, Thomas Haskins, Andrew Williams, and Fred Middleton preparing food in the kitchen of the Positive Vibe Cafe in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center.
BRUCE PARKER
Chef Peter Caserta is opening a second Pasta Luna restaurant in addition to the West End location. The new location is in the Commonwealth Center at 288 and Hull Streets.
JOE MAHONEY
Chicken Biryahi, adorned with egg, is available at Curry House restaurant on West Broad Street. Photo taken October 7, 2003.
Rebecca Reid
Gade Reddy, of Wilmington, Delaware, eats a meal at Curry House restaurant on West Broad Street Tuesday, October 6, 2003.
Rebecca Reid
The bar at the Grafiti Grille in the Tuckahoe Shopping Center. Feb. 27, 2005
BRUCE PARKER
Marie Antoinette Elbling grew up on a farm near the village of Thanville in Alsace, France. Her family ate seasonal food only at three meals. After moving to Richmond 34 years ago where she and husband, Chef Paul, opened La Petite France, she eats the same way. She doesn't exercise because she is in constant motion. Life is her exercise. If a light bulb needs changed in the restaurant, she'll grab a ladder and do it.
DEAN HOFFMEYER
Chef F. J. Sabatini, with his Seafood Bouchee, in the restaurant in the Henry Clay Inn in Ashland on March 28, 2005
P. KEVIN MORLEY
The Brasilian Cafe is located in the basement of Stuart Circle Apartments on Monument Avenue. Photo taken Sunday, January 20, 2005.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Among other dishes, guests at Can Can, a brasserie on Cary St., can savor the roasted salmon served with lentils, wild mushrooms and red wine shallots. April 20, 2005.
EVA RUSSO
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The bar area of Shula's 2 restaurant at the Sheraton Richmond West November 6, 2004.
MARK GORMUS
Guests dining at Cielito Lindo who might be in the mood for something sweet can try the flan de calabaza, the pumpkin flan. March 15, 2005.
EVA RUSSO
Christopher Bak, chef at Fusion, watches over chocolate truffle cake. Photo taken Monday, March 7, 2005.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
The Lucky lounge, located on E. Cary St., opened December 28, 2004. This restaurant/bar also offered live music, including Jazz on Thursday nights.
EVA RUSSO
Lunch crowd at Perly's on Grace St. March 11, 2005
MARK GORMUS
A fire broke out at Firebirds in the Short Pump Town center on December 20, 2005.
NATHAN GRAY
India Garden & Grill WAS a family-owned Indian restaurant off of Midlothian Turnpike. Pictured here in 2005 were masala dosa (front), an Indian-style thin pancake served with onion and potato stuffing, curry and coconut chutney sauce, and vegetable jalfrezi (behind), a mix of cauliflowers, carrots, beans and green peppers sauteed in ginger, garlic, dry fruits and authentic Indian spices.
EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Looking out of the front window into the "sidewalk cafe" portion of Escabar at 5806 Grove Ave. December 21, 2005
BRUCE PARKER
Kevin Brown (left) and Nancy Cohen in the kitchen at Cafe Mandolin Feburary 18 , 2005
CLEMENT BRITT/TIMES-DISPATCH
Using savory custard with dijon mustard in filo shells as the base , David Shannon of Dogwood restaurant created seven holiday party foods using leftovers . December 20 , 2005
CLEMENT BRITT
Cluck Bucket (left), Gravy Fries and Perogies from The Pour House om 2005. Photo taken Dec. 3
NATHAN GRAY
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar. Rack of Lamb, field greens and shrimp cocktail. November 28 , 2005
CLEMENT BRITT
Beverly Mazursky, owner of Bev's Homemade Ice Cream shop in Carytown in the Carytown store on Thursday, February 10, 2005.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND/TIMES-DISPATCH
The driver of this pickup truck was taken into custody on Dec. 9, 2005 after Hanover authorities and patrons at Mulligan's Sports Bar said he drove into the restaurant after being kicked out.
“To the dining community: Don’t forget to bring joy wherever you can; it will go a long way.”
Stella Dikos, namesake of Stella’s and Stella’s Grocery
DEAN HOFFMEYER
French artist Gilles Cheramy, right, poses beside the butterfly-shaped bar he has created for The Can Can restaurant at 3120 W. Cary St. in Richmond, VA, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, as his assistant, Bruno Perrigouas, left, polishes the edge.
BOB BROWN
A table set in front of the fireplace at Azzurro Restaurant in 2004.
DON LONG
Vitello's is located at 101 N. Fifth Street Sept. 22, 2004.
CINDY BLANCHARD
Peter J. D'Amelio, president and chief operating officer ot the restaurant division at The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, photographed at their Short Pump restaurant Monday, September 27, 2004.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Cheesecakes and desserts are ready to be served up on Monday, September 27, 2004, at The Cheesecake Factory restaurant in Short Pump.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
The Tavern salad in The Veranda at Michelle's Tavern in Hanover Courthouse . September 21 , 2005
CLEMENT BRITT
Barbara Roll is one of the items on Ichiban's menu. Photo taken Friday, October 21, 2005.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Avenue 805 features Sunday brunch. This is French Toast with fresh local figs, toasted almonds and maple syrup. The Rail Bloody Mary is a signature brunch beverage. Photo taken Sept. 18, 2005.
JOE MAHONEY
This sushi and sashimi combo plate is one of the items on Ichiban's menu. Photo taken Friday, October 21, 2005.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Interior of Avenue 805 restaurant on September 18, 2005
JOE MAHONEY
Vinny Sanzone of Carini's Restaurant with a large pizza, in the newer section of the Italian restaurant in 2005. Photo taken Oct. 12.
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Sosie Hublitz outside her Gaston-damaged Shockoe Bottom restaurant "The Kitchen Table" on October 6, 2004.
LINDY KEAST RODMAN
Sosie Hublitz's Gaston-damaged Shockoe Bottom restaurant "The Kitchen Table." Photo taken October 6, 2004.
LINDY KEAST RODMAN
Jen Clayton, a manager at Gutenberg Cafe', explains the flow of the high water which severely damaged the restaurant in September of 2004, when remnants of Hurricane Gaston flooded Shockoe Bottom. Photo taken Sept. 29.
P. KEVIN MORLEY/TIMES-DISPATCH
5/10/04 - Diners prepare to order while enjoying their cocktails at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at Stony Point Fashion Park in Richmond Monday.
LISA BILLINGS
Carolyn and Bob DeCapri in their restaurant, Cafe' di Pagliacci, in the Fan District.
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Lynn Cochran and Jim News, the owners of Mr. Patrick Henry's Inn on Church Hill, are selling the place. The stand in the restaurant's lunch room. The restaurant also had formal dining rooms. Photo taken November 15, 1999.
BRUCE PARKER
Dennis Hickman at the new Julian's at 1129 Three Chopt Rd. He is holding a framed 1947 menu from the restaurant's earliest days in downtown Richmond.
BRUCE PARKER
H.L. Reed Design Inc. decorated the Main Street Beer Co. with a poured concrete bar. Photo taken Tuesday, August 3, 1999.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Edward Martin calls himself 'The Drink Man' at his job with Cafe Mosaic. He moves quickly through his work filling water pitchers, and other drink related tasks.
DEAN HOFFMEYER
The Jade Elephant RESTAURANT
BRUCE PARKER
Folks come to the Texas-Wisconsin Border Cafe, shown Aug. 24, 1995, in Richmond, Va., for its mix of Tex-Mex and hearty Wisconsin fare. Or maybe it's because of all the memorabilia from its namesake states, including stuffed animals, football helmets and license plates.
LINDY KEAST RODMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
John Felico, owner of Dominic's of New York, will soon sell his sausage products at selected Ukrops. He is shown in his Willow Lawn Food Court location.
LINDY KEAST RODMAN
Watchful Waiter Awards Acacia Restaurant on Cary St. View from the porch on December 21, 1998
DON LONG/TIMES-DISPATCH | https://richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/ready-for-the-fourth-plenty-of-events-on-tap-in-richmond-region-for-holiday/article_ff220d06-1688-11ee-a7d2-0f0f7c17f3e4.html | 2023-06-29T17:18:41 | 1 | https://richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/ready-for-the-fourth-plenty-of-events-on-tap-in-richmond-region-for-holiday/article_ff220d06-1688-11ee-a7d2-0f0f7c17f3e4.html |
SEATTLE — A viral tweet claiming a significant 35.2% drop in Airbnb revenue in Seattle from May 2022 to May 2023 has been refuted by the company as inaccurate.
Airbnb sent KING 5 data showing revenue during that period did fall, but only by 6%.
The company also shared the following statement:
"The data is not consistent with our own data. As we said during our Q1 earnings, more guests are traveling on Airbnb than ever before, with Nights and Experiences Booked growing 19% in Q1 2023 compared to a year ago."
Despite the modest 6% dip, real estate agents who deal with clients that are either Airbnb hosts or are looking to get into hosting, have taken notice. Cori Allan is one of them.
"My clients are looking for properties where they can supplement their mortgage costs," Allan said. "When it first came out, I saw Airbnb as bridging this gap between people who are travelers and people who want to make more money and they live there.
Experiences on Airbnb vary, but a quick Google search pulls up countless stories for those thinking about getting into hosting. Allan likes her clients to go in with eyes wide open.
"Right now, we're seeing people making money in Airbnb. It's sunny. Everybody's happy. We can wear tank tops, but the number of people who are traveling in Seattle in February is not going to be nearly the same," she said. As a way to deal with slower business, Allan says she's seen some hosts change up how long they allow guests to stay at their properties.
"What I see is a shift with homeowners going from short-term rentals to medium-term rentals," Allan said. The latter involves stays between one to six months.
Mike Ginsberg is another real estate agent who has extensive knowledge of Airbnb hosting; he's one himself. Ginsberg says there's a lot of competition.
"There's just an oversaturation of people that have been purchasing properties. In order to negate that, they're just going to have to adjust by making your place nicer or more special, or lower the price," he said.
Ginsberg splits his time between Puerto Vallarta and Seattle. He says both cities are experiencing some of the same issues with regard to Airbnb (lower bookings, less revenue, etc.). He gives his clients a full picture when they decide to get involved with the platform.
"I tell buyers in both countries if you're wanting to invest, this is what you expect to have to happen. I'll tell them the pitfalls and the best case scenario," Ginsberg said. "For a lot of people, if they think they're going to buy something, Airbnb it, and make a lot of money in the short-term, that's just not the case. It's a long-term investment."
Watch KING 5's top stories playlist: | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/airbnb-revenue-down-seattle-what-that-means-for-property-owners/281-93250f5b-c463-4619-8e85-50a9da010990 | 2023-06-29T17:21:59 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/airbnb-revenue-down-seattle-what-that-means-for-property-owners/281-93250f5b-c463-4619-8e85-50a9da010990 |
SILVERDALE, Wash. — People living at one mobile home park in Silverdale feel drinking out of the sea is about as safe as a sip from their sink.
"I bathe with it," said Bob Burns, Clear Creek Mobile Home Park resident. "I launder with it. That's it. I won't even wash my car with it."
The small community in Kitsap County is one of 14 wells that have detected levels of Polyfluoroalkyl, or PFAs, above the Washington State Department of Health’s recommended level.
Commonly referred to as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” for decades, the synthetic compound has been found in items like packaging, cleaning products and foams. The harmful chemicals then find their way into our water.
“There’s really no safe level of these chemicals in our bodies,” said Judit Marsillach, assistant professor of toxicology at the University of Washington School of Public Health
A new Washington State Department of Health dashboard tracks PFAS levels in water supplies. Only about a quarter of water systems have submitted results so far.
It identifies water systems that have potentially dangerous levels of chemicals in their water.
The water sources identified have either shut off their well, pursuing PFAS mitigation or limiting the use of the well. Clear Creek Mobile Home Park is the only site identified that has no listed action plan, according to the state.
“They’re waiting to hear what the maximum contamination level is before they take action,” said Mike Means, Washington State Office of Drinking Water.
The sources identified have a high enough level to trigger "state action." An expected stricter maximum contaminant level will be established by the Environmental Protection Agency early next year.
“That doesn't help the people that live here now," Burris said. "There's too much bureaucratic crap. They need to handle this."
“We’re constantly having to clean our showers out, our washers out," said Art Hammond, Clear Creek resident. "The sinks."
Hammond has lived at the park for two decades.
“The water system has been an issue since I’ve been here,” Hammond said. “You can turn your faucet on and can smell the chlorine so heavily from them treating the well.”
Northwest Water Systems manages the water supply and told us the sediment is not a health concern, just a sign of an aging water system. They said the chlorine levels meet the state’s regulatory standards.
“Any activated carbon filter, such as a Brita, will effectively remove the free chlorine and other chlorinated compounds causing undesirable taste and odor from the water,” Northwest Water Systems said.
However, a letter from the state highlights the problem they can’t see or smell: PFAS.
Their well has nearly three times the Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid deemed by the state safe to consume.
“Pretty much a really bad combination,” Hammond said.
Homeowners at the park told KING 5 they spend about $40 a person per month on water bottles because they don’t feel safe drinking their running water.
Northwest Water Systems was notified of the results in February. Two additional samples confirmed the high levels of PFAS.
We took those findings to University of Washington toxicology professor Judit Marsillach.
“It is not good to see levels that are above the limit,” Marsillach said. “They’re not extremely higher to me. Still not safe.”
Down the road from Naval Base Kitsap, Clear Creek is just one example of a community near a military base detecting PFAS in their water.
Across the country, firefighting foams containing the chemicals were used in military training exercises for decades.
Marsillach said pregnant women, children and elderly people are especially at risk. Researchers found exposure has led to an increased risk of cancer, fertility and kidney disease.
Northwest Water Systems engineers are actively working on PFAS treatment plans but told KING 5 cost is a big barrier.
For example, to eliminate the PFAS from Clear Creek’s water supply would cost up to $200,000, according to NWS.
However, the problem’s not going away anytime soon. Plus, the issue is not just present near bases, airports and factories.
Scientists said 98 percent of people on Earth have detectible levels of “forever chemicals.”
“We call them persistent organic pollutants. They can stay in our environment for about 1,000 years,” Marsillach said.
Marsillach said teaching people about the dangerous chemicals and government agencies setting safety standards will make a difference.
The state dashboard doesn’t include private well, those serving less than 15 households, or the Department of Defense. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/washington-water-system-forever-chemicals/281-db773a87-1a82-4eb0-a989-c5ecf2860c13 | 2023-06-29T17:22:00 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/washington-water-system-forever-chemicals/281-db773a87-1a82-4eb0-a989-c5ecf2860c13 |
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — Weston Wommer of Lehighton loves reading for several reasons.
"So that you could learn new things," Wommer said. "A new book is exciting to read."
The newest book on his agenda is "How to Find a Bird," by Jennifer Ward.
He says this book is much different than the ones he's read before because it's not in a library.
"I like that we could go to different parts of the StoryWalk and like walk and see."
The book is in permanent displays at the upper and lower parks in downtown Lehighton, across the street from the Lehighton Area Memorial Library. It's part of a new program called StoryWalk put on by the library that just opened to the public.
"It was great—really interactive, fun for the kids, great thing to get them moving," Miranda Wommer said. "The library is awesome as well. They're having a great time at storytime."
Melissa Hawk, the library director, says the goal of StoryWalk is to encourage a love of reading while also learning about nature.
"Kids can come out and enjoy a story. And there are some little prompts for them to do activities, learn some letters, learn some new words, do some cool movements, and stuff, and just then just get really good quality outdoor time," Hawk said.
Hawk says the idea was tested out a few years ago and became a hit. So, when state grant money came through, they decided to make it a permanent feature in the park.
"Kids learn through play and through literacy. Actually, play is literacy because you're talking together and you're following instructions and all that, so when you combine the two of them, it's a great start for them."
Librarians say a new book based on nature will be featured each month on the StoryWalk so kids can keep reading. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/storywalk-helps-foster-a-love-of-reading-and-nature-lehighton-memorial-library/523-20dcb82d-7373-4c41-bc1f-91b7c276cb46 | 2023-06-29T17:26:50 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/storywalk-helps-foster-a-love-of-reading-and-nature-lehighton-memorial-library/523-20dcb82d-7373-4c41-bc1f-91b7c276cb46 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — It's another Code Red air quality day in Pennsylvania.
The state Department of Environmental Protection has expanded the Code Red Air Quality Alert to cover all of the commonwealth through 12 a.m. Friday due to haze from Canadian wildfires, the National Weather Service announced.
Poor air quality may linger through the day Thursday as light wind and limited vertical mixing of the smoke occurs, the National Weather Service said.
"A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations may be unhealthy for some members of the general public," the NWS said. "Members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
"Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers, and outdoor workers."
To minimize the effects of air pollution, the NWS advises Pennsylvania residents to avoid long or intense outdoor activities.
The air quality website AirNow.gov has the following tips for dealing with Code Red Air Quality Conditions:
People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens – take any of these steps to reduce your exposure:
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
- Keep outdoor activities short.
- Consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them.
Everyone else – take any of these steps to reduce your exposure:
- Choose less strenuous activities (like walking instead of running) so you don’t breathe as hard.
- Shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors.
- Be active outdoors when air quality is better.
AirNow.gov said it is "looking likely" that an Air Quality Action Day for at least Code Orange will be declared for Thursday as hazy conditions linger. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/code-red-air-quality-alert-expands-to-include-all-of-pennsylvania/521-5de66f99-51b2-4766-a7de-f51238d88e6d | 2023-06-29T17:27:10 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/code-red-air-quality-alert-expands-to-include-all-of-pennsylvania/521-5de66f99-51b2-4766-a7de-f51238d88e6d |
NESCOPECK, Pa. — The case against a contractor accused of fraud in Columbia County is headed to trial.
Officials say Jeff McCreary, owner of Vision Home Builders, took money from 13 clients but never finished the job.
McCreary allegedly took more than $100,000 from customers.
A magistrate ruled that two of the three charges against him will head to trial.
Want to see what Newswatch 16's newscast was like in 1976? Head on over to WNEP's YouTube. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/columbia-county-contractor-case-headed-to-trial-jeff-mccreary-owner-of-vision-home-builders-wnep/523-bacf4fb6-22a2-4ba7-8961-3bc5d5aec4de | 2023-06-29T17:27:16 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/columbia-county-contractor-case-headed-to-trial-jeff-mccreary-owner-of-vision-home-builders-wnep/523-bacf4fb6-22a2-4ba7-8961-3bc5d5aec4de |
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Music lovers filled a parking lot along Davis Street in Scranton on Thursday morning.
Fans loaded their gear to spend the weekend on Montage Mountain for the 11th annual Peach Music Festival.
Many people say they arrive early to secure a good spot to camp for the four-day music festival, which features bands on three stages.
People came prepared for all weather, including heat and rain. Smoke from Canadian wildfires was something they didn't expect, but most said they don't mind.
Gates opened at noon. The first band is scheduled to take the stage at 5 p.m.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/concert-goers-arrive-early-for-peach-music-festival-davis-street-montage-mountain/523-5af745ab-8703-43e6-97de-8ab8475ca215 | 2023-06-29T17:27:22 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/concert-goers-arrive-early-for-peach-music-festival-davis-street-montage-mountain/523-5af745ab-8703-43e6-97de-8ab8475ca215 |
MOUNT COBB, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Lackawanna County sold a $3 million-winning $3 Million Xtreme Tripler Scratch-Off.
Mount Cobb Travel Plaza on Mount Cobb Road gets a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
$3 Million Xtreme Tripler is a $30 game that offers top prizes of $3 million.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — We are learning more about the deplorable living conditions that were allegedly ignored by Lackawanna County Office of Children and Youth Services caseworkers as government officials and neighbors are speaking out.
On Tuesday, police arrested Amy Helcoski, 50, of Scranton, Sadie O'Day, 34, of Scranton, Bryan Walker, 51, of Eynon, Randy Ramik, 59, of Clarks Green, and Erik Krauser, 45, of Dickson City.
Authorities said county workers falsified reports and failed to intervene in situations involving children in need.
Court paperwork indicates the defendants allowed children to live in deplorable conditions and filed fake reports with the agency.
Neighbors took photos of filthy living conditions inside a home on Madison Avenue last year. Caitlyn Peoples says she and other neighbors were concerned for the children living in the home.
"All of the kids' clothes were three sizes too big. They were dirty, they were stained. The kids would come over here to eat. There's been many times our upstairs neighbor had to give these kids a bath," Peoples said.
Desirae Onnen says she and others have made dozens of calls to ChildLine and police concerning the children. Neighbors say it was frustrating to watch caseworkers come and go but see nothing change.
"It really made me mad and really upset me to know that the children had to continue to live like that," Onnen said.
"We were screaming for help, and Children and Youth were just like, 'This isn't my problem right now. We have bigger things to handle, this isn't our problem,'" Peoples said.
According to court paperwork, this was one of three cases being investigated by Scranton police and the DA's office that led to the raid of the Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services late last year.
About two weeks after police discovered the conditions on Madison Avenue, police found a woman dead in a bedroom of an apartment on Capouse Avenue. Police reported it to caseworkers and learned there were numerous complaints regarding this family between 2014 and 2022.
In November, animal control was called to an apartment on Vine Street for reports of more than a dozen cats. The animal control officer reported to police poor living conditions with three children in that apartment.
Caseworkers had been assigned to that family dating back to 2012, and still, nothing had been done for ten years.
Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services downgraded the Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services to a provisional license after allegedly not responding to cases in a timely manner.
Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak addressed the recent arrests and what the county plans to do next.
"I believe the families and children will be best served if the District Attorney's office and Scranton police department are not involved in this matter moving forward," Chermack said.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/neighbors-talk-about-youth-services-arrest-in-lackawanna-county-amy-helcosk-sadie-oday-bryan-walker-randy-ramik-erik-krauser-wnep/523-f55b14dd-5fbf-4811-aef3-9b7e16bcb8fe | 2023-06-29T17:27:34 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/neighbors-talk-about-youth-services-arrest-in-lackawanna-county-amy-helcosk-sadie-oday-bryan-walker-randy-ramik-erik-krauser-wnep/523-f55b14dd-5fbf-4811-aef3-9b7e16bcb8fe |
MOOSIC, Pa. — The Peach Music Festival is returning to Lackawanna County.
Gates open at noon on Thursday on Montage Mountain.
Hundreds will flock to the festival to watch this year's lineup of more than 50 bands.
Festival passes are still available.
Campers can start checking Thursday morning.
The Peach Music Festival runs until Sunday, July 2.
There’s a wonderful place that you really should see called The Land of Hatchy Milatchy. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/peachfest-music-festival-returns-to-montage-mountain-moosic-pa-wnep/523-c6427552-d8a6-4ffc-8fb9-795d6b922960 | 2023-06-29T17:27:40 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/peachfest-music-festival-returns-to-montage-mountain-moosic-pa-wnep/523-c6427552-d8a6-4ffc-8fb9-795d6b922960 |
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Electric City has officially passed a restriction on fireworks.
This week, the Scranton City Council passed legislation to heavily restrict people setting off fireworks within city limits.
Now, fireworks can only be set on certain days on or around Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and New Year's Eve.
State law already prohibits fireworks from being set off within 150 feet of any building or vehicle.
Under the city's rules, fireworks use on public property, including streets and sidewalks, is not allowed.
That means it's illegal to use fireworks in nearly all neighborhoods in Scranton.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/scranton-passes-fireworks-restrictions-prohibits-fireworks-from-being-set-off-wnep/523-e521c339-35e2-4599-a6bb-2229397024f3 | 2023-06-29T17:27:47 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/scranton-passes-fireworks-restrictions-prohibits-fireworks-from-being-set-off-wnep/523-e521c339-35e2-4599-a6bb-2229397024f3 |
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Blame Mother Nature for problems at the airport this weekend. That's what Faith Ann Bartholomew says.
"It has literally caused havoc at several airports."
Bartholomew runs FAB Travel out of her home in Covington Township. She says this Fourth of July is shaping up to be a big one compared to the past few. But a holiday weekend can't come without problems.
Bartholomew warns that delays and cancellations from storms this past week could have a trickle-down effect as airlines play catch-up.
"Travel for Thursday and Friday was already booked more than normal, so now you've got all these other people trying to get to where they're going or get back home, so it has kind of put a pinch on it."
Bartholomew says the good news is that airlines seem to have gotten a handle on other issues plaguing travelers for the past year.
"They still do have some shortages, and flights do get canceled; because a flight crew times out, there was a delay. But it's nowhere near what it was initially."
If the summer snuck up on you and you don't have any trips planned, Bartholomew says fall travel is the best-kept secret. It's an unpopular time to travel, which allows for some killer deals.
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DULUTH — The intense drought that hit the Northland for May and much of June helped keep Lake Superior from rising its usual amount in June.
The International Lake Superior Board of Control said the big lake’s water level remained unchanged in June, a month it usually goes up by about nearly 3 inches.
As annual spring increase approaches, Lake Superior expected to stay below long-term average level.
The lake now sits 7.4 inches above the long-term average for July 1 and 3.1 inches above the level July 1, 2022.
Lake Superior usually rises from April to September, then falls throughout the winter.
Lake Huron and Lake Michigan declined by nearly a half-inch in June, a month they usually rise 2 inches. The lakes are 3.5 inches above average, but 5.5 inches below the July 1 level of 2022.
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The allocation marks the second hefty slug of federal funding recently earmarked for a local project and one "at the very core of Duluth's economic renaissance."
The LSC Flats developer asked for a project timeline extension, citing increased construction and infrastructure costs.
The campfire ban remains in effect in the wilderness, but could be lifted soon.
Cliffs intends to use ore mined from the leases to keep Hibbing Taconite open, but Mesabi maintains the DNR erred in its decision to award the leases.
The Duluth man has been serving as pastor of the church in the town of Superior since September 2022, according to court records.
The older-style chest freezer is a type that locks automatically when closed.
The city is preparing for a massive overhaul of West Superior Street, including much of its underlying decrepit infrastructure.
The Interfaith Committee for Migrant Justice featured a panel of refugees from Afghanistan, the Ivory Coast and Russia.
The Duluth School Board is scheduled to meet Thursday to consider buying the newspaper's downtown headquarters. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/drought-kept-lake-superior-water-level-flat-in-june | 2023-06-29T17:27:55 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/drought-kept-lake-superior-water-level-flat-in-june |
PITTSTON, Pa. — As night fell, work began on the Suscon Road Bridge project in Luzerne County.
Just after 8 p.m., construction crews closed a large section of Interstate 81 south from Avoca to Pittston.
This allows for steel support beams to be trucked in, lifted over the interstate, and placed on concrete supports.
The detour began at exit 178, where a steady flow of cars and tractor-trailers made their way through the roundabout onto Route 315.
This detour stretches for about three miles, only hitting a few stop lights until drivers cross the border into Jenkins Township, where they can take the on-ramp to continue traveling on Interstate 81.
The work going on this week is at the halfway point of the $7 million bridge project.
PennDOT officials say it will likely open in late fall of this year.
Thursday night, PennDOT officials say Interstate 81 North will be shut down again and possibly southbound.
Officials say this part of the project will hopefully be wrapped up early Friday morning.
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The AIDS Resource Alliance in Williamsport received a check for $2,500 from the TEGNA Foundation. TEGNA is the parent company of WNEP.
The grant will support their existing home-based HIV testing program.
The initiative is to mail HIV self-testing kits with safer sex manuals to at-risk individuals. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/aids-resource-alliance-receives-tegna-grant-williamsport-hiv-testing/523-6ef81ef9-183e-4f1a-bd6a-bd5b151d99f2 | 2023-06-29T17:28:05 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/aids-resource-alliance-receives-tegna-grant-williamsport-hiv-testing/523-6ef81ef9-183e-4f1a-bd6a-bd5b151d99f2 |
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. — The Fountain Court Shopping Center in Pocono Township was the home to the Elegant Bridal Boutique.
It is now one of the businesses that lost everything in a fire Sunday morning at the complex. The shop lost hundreds of wedding dresses, many of which were already purchased by brides.
"I was just thinking like, 'Oh my gosh, imagine you getting married next month or like two weeks from now, and your dress was in there. Like, what are you going to do,'" said Amanda Ramirez of Cooolbaugh Township.
Ramirez posted a photo of a white gown she owned to the Pocono Moms Facebook group page, saying she would donate it for free to a bride who lost their dress in Sunday's fire.
"I was not thinking much of it. I'm like, maybe I'll get some interest in it, you know. It's not a wedding dress, but it's a really white dress that somebody could wear. I really was not expecting what followed. Like 500 likes and hundreds of comments and then all the other posts that came after it. Of all the women donating their dresses for free," Ramirez said.
Sol Quinones was one of the several people who saw Ramirez's post.
She decided to follow suit, too, posting photos of these dresses she would donate, which she thought would make good bridesmaid dresses.
"She just sparked something in me, and I'm like, I'm not going to wear these dresses again. They're going to go to waste. I might as well give it to a good cause," Quinones of Coolbaugh township said.
The women's efforts paid off, each passing along a dress to a bride in need.
"I just dropped off a dress. She's not having a formal wedding, or it's not traditional, so she picked one of my dresses," Quinones said. "She's getting married on the second."
"She was actually due to pick up her dress yesterday from that store, but that obviously didn't happen, and her wedding is in August, so. I'm going to be meeting with her sometime today, and I'm going to give her the dress for free," said Ramirez.
If you are one of the brides who lost their wedding gown in the fire, you're encouraged to join the Pocono Moms Facebook page to see if you like any.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/community-donates-wedding-gowns-after-devasting-fire-pocono-moms-facebook-page-wnep/523-2d7245f1-54ea-4370-8774-f9f1ec03919b | 2023-06-29T17:28:11 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/community-donates-wedding-gowns-after-devasting-fire-pocono-moms-facebook-page-wnep/523-2d7245f1-54ea-4370-8774-f9f1ec03919b |
WATSONTOWN, Pa. — A house in Northumberland County was heavily damaged Thursday morning after a gas explosion.
Crews were called to the place on Clemens Road in Delaware Township near Watsontown around 6:30 a.m.
No one was home at the time. The family saw the explosion on a security system.
Flames spread to the basement, collapsing the floors.
A state police fire marshal is looking for the cause.
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BUSHKILL, Pa. — Two women will spend decades behind bars for trying to overthrow two private communities in Pike County.
Tonia Scott and Keeba Harris were found guilty of terrorism and related charges last month.
Scott was sentenced to at least 44 years in prison Tuesday.
Harris was sentenced to at least 41 years.
Troopers say Scott claimed she was the rightful owner of Saw Creek Estates and Pine Ridge Developments.
The pair convinced a group from New York City to drive to the community in 2019 and force their way inside.
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POTTSVILLE, Pa. — People are getting crafty in Schuylkill County; a new art studio just opened.
Soo Fun on West Market Street is dedicated to introducing people of all ages to art.
From a splatter paint room to ceramics and canvas painting, the studio allows everyone to pick up a paintbrush and create their own works of art.
"I couldn't afford to take my kids somewhere that would be $50 a kit, I couldn't afford to do that often either. So my goal was to keep the prices low so families, especially those with multiple children, can come in and everybody can pick something that they like," said Kelly Keys, Soo Fun owner.
Soo Fun is open Thursday through Sunday for the whole family to enjoy.
There’s a wonderful place that you really should see called The Land of Hatchy Milatchy. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/arts-and-crafts-studio-opens-in-schuylkill-county-soo-fun-pottsville-wnep/523-8f0398d4-95b8-4cec-88ed-bf5374791acd | 2023-06-29T17:28:29 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/arts-and-crafts-studio-opens-in-schuylkill-county-soo-fun-pottsville-wnep/523-8f0398d4-95b8-4cec-88ed-bf5374791acd |
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Danielle Buery from Ashland believes you can make anything a canvas.
“This one was just magic. It literally just on the first try, like on the first try, everything just went seamlessly,” she said.
This is just one out of four benches Buery transformed into works of art along the JFK Bike and Jogging Path.
“I would just come up here in the morning and stay here until I couldn’t see anymore, basically,” Buery added.
She took Newswatch 16 on a tour of her outdoor gallery.
“Now, this is the one that everyone seems to love,” Buery mentioned.
Working with the nonprofit Lasting Legacy of Pottsville, Buery played a part in its goal to beautify the city of Pottsville.
City Administrator, Tom Palamar, believes that something as small as a bench can give a glimpse into the bigger picture of Pottsville's mission.
“We believe quality of life includes time that you’re spending on the bike path, you could see a bench and enjoy that and become inspired in your own life or inspire someone else through art,” he said.
Buery’s inspiration? The nature and people of Schuylkill County.
“This is ‘In Flanders Fields,’ so this was a tribute to all our fallen soldiers, and there was such a synchronicity that I was here on Memorial Day painting it, so that was nice to do a bench dedicated,” she explained.
And the people who are now sitting on the benches are the ones who made the project worthwhile.
“The people every single day would you know stop by and like take the time to say ‘thank you’ and ‘oh what’s this one going to be?’ and ‘we’re so excited to see what you are doing,’” Buery added.
Showing something as simple as a bench can share a story.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/pottsville-park-benches-now-works-of-art-danielle-buery-jfk-bike-and-jogging-path-wnep/523-f407b5c6-15f8-45e9-8f19-e7123900583c | 2023-06-29T17:28:30 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/pottsville-park-benches-now-works-of-art-danielle-buery-jfk-bike-and-jogging-path-wnep/523-f407b5c6-15f8-45e9-8f19-e7123900583c |
KINGSLEY, Pa. — In celebration of America's upcoming 250th birthday in 2026, Pennsylvanians are drawing attention to some of the best stories hidden in our history.
What better way to draw attention than with a really big bell reminiscent of the Liberty Bell?
The bell will live on land in Susquehanna County that is steeped in Pennsylvanian and American history.
The land in Brooklyn Township near Kingsley has been owned by the same Black family for more than 200 years.
"A farming family, regular ordinary Americans, who, as the bell says, overcame great odds as free Black people in a nation where 90 percent of Black people were not free. And yet the Commonwealth welcomed them, and they were able to live and earn a living on this land and pass it on to future generations," said Denise Dennis of the Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust.
Dennis knows the story well because she is one of the descendants of the land's original owner, Prince Perkins.
Dennis established the Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust several years ago to help preserve the history here, a history that the Commonwealth is now recognizing.
"This is the first bell. We are looking to have a handful of them across the Commonwealth at historic sites or to highlight stories across the Commonwealth," said Cassandra Coleman, executive director of America250PA, a group formed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
The bell is an undeniable symbol of Pennsylvania's history, and for the Dennis family, this bell symbolizes how their history is no longer silent.
"This is a Liberty Bell for the future," Dennis said. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/susquehanna-county/liberty-bell-for-the-future-state-honors-history-of-dennis-farm-pennsylvania-america250pa/523-5b0c7a7e-95a3-4cf0-94c1-56e7d594edf9 | 2023-06-29T17:28:36 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/susquehanna-county/liberty-bell-for-the-future-state-honors-history-of-dennis-farm-pennsylvania-america250pa/523-5b0c7a7e-95a3-4cf0-94c1-56e7d594edf9 |
MIFFLINBURG, Pa. — A fire destroyed a house early in the morning in Union County.
It started just before 5 a.m. along Horseshoe Lane in Lewis Township, that's near Mifflinburg.
Crews say ammunition was going off inside the place, and they had to deal with a large wasp nest.
First responders battled the fire for hours.
The cause is under investigation.
Want to see what Newswatch 16's newscast was like in 1976? Head on over to WNEP's YouTube. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/union-county/fire-destroys-house-in-union-county-horseshoe-lane-lewis-township-mifflinburg-wnep/523-fd27eaa6-d193-4053-82ab-7829d3d4b699 | 2023-06-29T17:28:43 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/union-county/fire-destroys-house-in-union-county-horseshoe-lane-lewis-township-mifflinburg-wnep/523-fd27eaa6-d193-4053-82ab-7829d3d4b699 |
WAYMART, Pa. — A fire damaged a house in Wayne County.
It took crews about 30 minutes to knock down the flames at the home in Waymart.
The owners were in the process of renovating the home.
No one was injured after the fire.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — Washington County commissioners unanimously voted to approve a new EMS contract with ambulance provider American Medical Response (AMR) on Tuesday. AMR will take over ambulance services in the county starting on Aug. 1.
Washington County leaders decided to switch from Hillsboro-based Metro West Ambulance as part of its "modernization" of the county's EMS systems.
The new contract with AMR includes modified standards for emergency response times, provisions to work around long wait times at hospitals, a centralized dispatch system and new ways to track the quality of ambulance medical care.
"That's one of the things we really want to be able to do is look more at the quality of the care and at outcome," said Adrienne Donner, Washington County's EMS program supervisor, in an interview with KGW this past spring. "Everyone is enthusiastic and excited about the new system and I think that’s a really important message because we’re really taking EMS to the next level."
Ambulance response times had dropped below acceptable standards in Washington County in recent months but county leaders said an EMS upgrade has been in the works for years.
Washington County's contract with AMR will last five years, with options for two 3-year extensions, resulting in a maximum of an 11-year agreement.
The county is switching to AMR at a time where AMR is being criticized for its poor performance in Multnomah County due to lagging response times and thousands of "Level Zero" 911 calls.
AMR, in a June statement, said Multnomah County's requirement of two paramedics per ambulance has worsened a "critical nationwide paramedic shortage," resulting in staffing challenges and other issues.
The company argues that "fundamental changes" are needed in Multnomah County, namely switching to a model with one paramedic and one emergency medical technician, a system used by surrounding counties, including Washington County.
Paramedics require more advanced medical training than EMTs and can administer more advanced life-support services, including EKGs, certain medications and other medical interventions. EMTs are also frequently paid less than paramedics.
"AMR firmly believes that temporarily changing the required staffing model to paramedic/EMT ... would mitigate the impacts of these shortages and improve service to the public while maintaining the same level of clinical care for the community," the company statement said.
Multnomah County health leaders responded by saying they have a "fundamental difference of opinion" about how paramedics and EMTs should be used.
"Two well-trained paramedics are always better prepared, less stressed and experience less fatigue and burn out than one paramedic working alone," said the county's response.
AMR leadership has said expanding service into Washington County has clear differences to its performance in Multnomah County.
For one, AMR gave preference to current Metro West Ambulance employees in the hiring process, offering many a chance to keep working in EMS in Washington County.
Secondly, Washington County's system is comprised of 1-and-1 paramedic and EMT crews and some 2-EMT crews, which AMR leaders credited with making it easier to fulfill hiring needs.
According to a county release sent Wednesday, AMR has hired 117 out of the 126 paramedics and EMTs needed to fully staff Washington County. AMR also purchased 30 new ambulances and leased a facility in Aloha for its primary operations.
"We are thrilled to bring our expertise and passion for health care to the communities of Washington County starting Aug. 1. We are committed to delivering the best possible care to our customers," said Jennifer Romero, AMR operations manager.
Metro West protested the county's proposal to switch to AMR earlier this year. A Metro West spokesperson said the company's protest was denied, while Donner said Metro West "accepted the [county's] response and dropped the protest."
Either way, Metro West will be relegated to providing non-emergency transport in the county
The franchise agreement with AMR includes different standards for acceptable ambulance response times depending on where the emergency is in Washington County:
- Urban: within 10 minutes
- Suburban: within 12 minutes
- Rural: within 30 minutes | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington-county/washington-county-switch-ambulance-provider-to-amr/283-a16e698c-f700-4255-b55a-6584621f894a | 2023-06-29T17:32:16 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington-county/washington-county-switch-ambulance-provider-to-amr/283-a16e698c-f700-4255-b55a-6584621f894a |
Gabby Cruz pitched a perfect game to lead the Middle Township senior softball team to a 18-0 victory over Dennis/Upper townships in the District 16 championship game Wednesday.
Cruz finished with 12 strikeouts. She also added four hits and three RBIs. Lily Vogel and Brynn Brophy each added three RBIs. Vogel, Tori Atwood, Sophia Nemeth, Grace Hall and Sophia Brown each finished with multiple hits.
Katie Creamer and Megan Turner combined to pitch four innings for Dennis/Upper.
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Northfield 16, Dennis Township 0: Renata Montgomery and Carmella Thompson each went 3 for 3 for Northfield. Brantley Anderson and Kieran Merlo combined for the shutout in the circle. Anderson also scored. Kieran Merlo doubled in Miley Fredericks and Olivia Masterson.
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Northfield 10, Stafford 0: Nick Goukler struck out six in three shutout innings for Northfield. He also finished with three hits, including a triple, and two runs. Noah Gillespie pitched in relief. Jacob Guerrieri added two RBIs, and Chase Kern also added hits.
Connor Jurgensen doubled for Stafford.
Northfield will play Lower Cape/Dennis/Middle at 7 p.m. Thursday in Northfield. The winner advances to the District 16 playoff round.
Ocean City/Upper Twp. 6, Southern Cape May 5: Michael Stankiewicz drove in Paxton Brunetti for the game-winning run. Andrew Pashley finished with two hits and two RBIs. Corey Clemens struck out eight in 3 2/3 innings to earn the win. Ocean City/Upper Township improved to 3-0 in pool play.
Hammonton 11, Greater Wildwood 0: Joseph Baglivo went 2 for 2 with a double for Hammonton, and Colin Peeke struck out three in two innings to earn the win. He went 2 for 2 with two doubles. Colton Robinson doubled, homered and drove in three runs. He also struck out five in relief. Domenick Elkin and Aiden Cianfriani each hit two singles.
With the win, Hammonton earned the top seed in its league's pool play. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/middle-township-senior-softball-wins-district-16-title/article_0cbfcc72-168a-11ee-8ab8-fffe90406fc5.html | 2023-06-29T17:45:26 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/middle-township-senior-softball-wins-district-16-title/article_0cbfcc72-168a-11ee-8ab8-fffe90406fc5.html |
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A TikTok trend where people forcefully knock and kick the door has made its way to Charlotte County.
The videos show individuals forcefully knocking on or kicking the door of homes during late-night hours.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says, this can cause damage to the door, and the individuals involved quickly run away before the homeowner can respond.
Initially, it was similar to the old “Ding Dong, Ditch” game, but it has now become more criminal.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office considers this trend a serious matter and will arrest and charge anyone caught participating in it.
It’s important to realize that this criminal activity could result in a felony charge, which would remain on the individual’s criminal record and negatively impact their life, according to deputies.
Additionally, this trend is dangerous as it may lead homeowners to believe that the participant is trying to break in, leading to defensive actions being taken. In summary, there are no benefits to be gained from this challenge.
There have been similar incidents in Charlotte County and detectives are currently investigating and following multiple leads. If you have any information that can help identify the culprits, including the individuals shown above, please contact the non-emergency number at (941) 639-2101. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/charlotte-county/2023/06/29/tik-tok-challenge-in-charlotte-county-could-leave-pranksters-with-criminal-charges/ | 2023-06-29T17:48:06 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/charlotte-county/2023/06/29/tik-tok-challenge-in-charlotte-county-could-leave-pranksters-with-criminal-charges/ |
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 toward 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency uses the Air Quality Index to measure air quality in regions. The tool gauges 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 today as an Air Quality Action Day – the third consecutive day this week.
Indiana Michigan Power announced Wednesday that it will temporarily suspend disconnections of 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, such as football practice and summer school. Scott Murray, communications manager for the district, said the district isn’t sure whether the same will happen 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 today 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 today, the news release said.
The Ft. Wayne’s 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 1 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/article_29b8e522-15f2-11ee-8f3e-4bc80639eec8.html | 2023-06-29T17:48:07 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/air-quality-moves-organizations-activities-inside/article_29b8e522-15f2-11ee-8f3e-4bc80639eec8.html |
The Naples Police Department is warning citizens about a new phone scam related to missed jury duty.
Law enforcement has been informed of several instances where someone has been calling and scamming people by falsely claiming they have missed their jury duty and will be taken into custody unless they pay with money or gift cards.
With some calls, the criminal poses Naples Police employees.
To avoid falling for a scam, it’s best to hang up if you receive a call claiming that you missed jury duty, have unpaid fines, or will be arrested if you don’t pay. Remember that the Naples Police Department will never contact you via phone to relay such information.
It is important to note that the Naples Police Department will not contact someone to inform them of an outstanding warrant and demand payment of a fine to avoid arrest. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/06/29/naples-police-warn-citizens-about-jury-duty-scam/ | 2023-06-29T17:48:10 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/06/29/naples-police-warn-citizens-about-jury-duty-scam/ |
PRIEST RIVER — Branden Durst’s superintendent contract was approved on a 3-2 vote Wednesday night, finalizing the controversial hire after a series of divisive West Bonner School District board meetings.
The board also declared a state of emergency on a 3-2 vote — a step needed in order for Durst to seek an emergency provisional certificate from the State Board of Education.
Both measures were approved after pushback (and nay votes) from Trustees Margaret Hall and Carlyn Barton, who also voted against Durst’s hire in early June.
Durst is a former Democratic lawmaker and Republican state superintendent candidate, and is now an analyst for the Idaho Freedom Foundation.
Durst currently does not have all the qualifications required to become a superintendent, including having worked in a school for four years. However, if the State Board approves an emergency certificate, he would be able to serve in the role, but would not be able to conduct evaluations.
Board Chair Keith Rutledge planned to discuss and vote on Durst’s contract in a closed executive session, until Hall pointed out that the board did not have the needed supermajority approval to go into a closed session.
Hall also advocated for Durst’s contract to be made available to the public via display, since it had not yet been posted online. The contract was projected but was only partially and momentarily within view for online attendees.
Board members received hard copies of the contract and most appeared to be reading through the draft for the first time during the meeting.
Hall and Barton pushed for amendments to the contract — that it not be renewed automatically, and that legal coverage only be provided to Durst’s wife if the district’s insurance would cover the expense.
The amended contract passed on a 3-2 vote, with Hall and Barton opposing it.
The board then voted 3-2, with Hall and Barton opposing, to declare a state of emergency.
Afterward, Barton read a statement so her reasons for opposition would be clear. She said there was no need for the district to declare a state of emergency because the district has a few fully qualified staff members who could serve as interim superintendents.
Barton also reprimanded the board for its lack of transparency and for dividing the community. She said the board has been “in no way open to uniting the board, employees of this district, or this community.”
“The lack of transparency from the leadership of this board is very concerning,” Barton said through tears. “The direction of our board has turned into a Fascist dictatorship with an agenda. … I’m here to continue to fight for our community as a whole for what is good and right against evil and hidden agendas that will further divide our community.”
After the contract meeting, the board started a meeting on its budget and Durst came out from a back room and took Interim Superintendent Susie Luckey’s place at the board table. The board then debated whether they had approved Durst to start July 1 or immediately. The board chair and vice chair argued that a three-day contract had been implied with the two-year contract that was approved. Durst was then allowed to remain at the table.
Prior to the contract meeting, the agenda had changed at least three times. At one point, it included a “self-cure,” a practice used by boards when they break open meeting laws — but the item was later scrubbed.
The meeting video had more than 900 views. It was unclear how many attended the meeting in person, but patrons have routinely complained that the meeting space is too small.
Durst’s contract has not yet been published or made available online, but the following details were gleaned from the board discussion:
— Salary of $110,000
— Two-year contract, but yearly renewal depends on a superintendent evaluation
— The district will provide legal representation for Durst’s wife on the condition that ICRMP, an insurance program for public entities, would cover those potential legal costs
The additional details of Durst’s contract are not yet available because it has not been posted online. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/dursts-superintendent-contract-approved-after-weeks-of-controversy/article_7156d2d8-1695-11ee-ae4a-ff1060d22325.html | 2023-06-29T17:49:30 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/dursts-superintendent-contract-approved-after-weeks-of-controversy/article_7156d2d8-1695-11ee-ae4a-ff1060d22325.html |
A federal oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota brought in more than $15 million this week, the Bureau of Land Management said.
The bureau’s Montana/Dakotas State Office conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale Wednesday with bids on 14 parcels covering about 5,670 acres.
The BLM will apply a 16.67% royalty rate for new leases as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Leasing is the first step to developing federal oil and gas resources. The BLM must approve a drilling permit before development can begin.
The sales results, environmental assessment and other information can be found at https://tinyurl.com/mwb3pwce. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/business/energy/federal-oil-gas-lease-sale-nets-15-million-in-north-dakota/article_01819f8c-169b-11ee-8d05-43146bbd8902.html | 2023-06-29T17:55:42 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/business/energy/federal-oil-gas-lease-sale-nets-15-million-in-north-dakota/article_01819f8c-169b-11ee-8d05-43146bbd8902.html |
River Road has reopened to through traffic from Burnt Boat Drive to state Highway 1804, according to the Burleigh County Highway Department.
The stretch was closed June 19 for roadway repairs.
A map showing all road closures and restrictions in the county is at www.burleighco.com. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/river-road-stretch-reopens/article_46f6e24e-169f-11ee-a350-43fba1be8ece.html | 2023-06-29T17:55:49 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/river-road-stretch-reopens/article_46f6e24e-169f-11ee-a350-43fba1be8ece.html |
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates game scheduled for 12:35 p.m. at PNC Park was delayed to 1:20 p.m.
After discussions with MLB, MLBPA, we have made the decision to move forward with our game today.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) June 29, 2023
Today’s game will begin at 1:20PM.
We will continue to closely monitor the air quality index levels around the ballpark and respond accordingly.
Air quality is once again an issue for much of the area with air pollution levels high enough to make prolonged outdoor activities difficult for some people. A Code Red Air Quality alert is in effect with the worst conditions expected during the morning hour as smoke from Canadian wildfires will bring unhealthy air quality conditions.
The Pirates take on the San Diego Padres after a game-two victory Wednesday night.
The game began with the lights turned on at hazy PNC Park, and Pirates star Andrew McCutchen put on a face mask after hitting a single in the first inning.
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I&M suspends disconnects due to smoky atmosphere
MUNCIE, Ind. − Indiana Michigan Power has suspended disconnecting electricity due to nonpayment of bills for its residential customers because of poor air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in Canada.
Large areas of the Midwest and East Coast are suffering unprecedented levels of unhealthy air quality due to the fires.
“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,” said Steve Baker, I&M’s president and COO.
According to a press release from the utility, I&M will suspend disconnects for nonpayment through the Fourth of July holiday. On July 5, the I&M will reevaluate air quality and determine next steps based on public health concerns.
On Thursday Indiana continued under an air quality alert. However, Jason Puma, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, said rain and storms expected in Central Indiana Thursday and throughout the weekend, along with a change in wind direction, are expected to improve air quality.
David Penticuff is a reporter with The Star Press. He can be contacted at dpenticuff@gannett.com. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/06/29/im-suspends-disconnects-due-to-smoky-atmosphere/70368319007/ | 2023-06-29T18:07:00 | 0 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/06/29/im-suspends-disconnects-due-to-smoky-atmosphere/70368319007/ |
PLEASANT PRAIRIE – The Village Board has voted to prohibit alcoholic beverages within any adult-use establishments, a preemptive move officials indicated might mitigate any future potential problems.
The new amendment prohibits the selling, serving, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages within adult-use establishments, such as adult bookstores, cabarets or clubs.
A presentation during this week’s meeting linked adverse secondary effects and the combination of such adult-oriented establishments and alcohol, pointing to studies that showed negative effects caused by combing alcohol and sexual stimulation.
There are currently no adult-oriented establishments in the village, although Communications Manager Steve Linn referenced issues with such venues in the 1990s.
The lack of adult entertainment businesses operating in Pleasant Prairie actually made it an “opportune time” to pass the legislation.
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“This decision aims to prioritize and safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare of the Village, its residents, and visitors,” Linn said. “By proactively addressing these concerns and considering the implications of alcohol sales at adult-oriented establishments, the Village of Pleasant Prairie is taking a responsible approach to ensure the community’s well-being.”
Village Trustee Dave Klimisch congratulated the staff for their work to preemptively address issues.
“Our staff is good at looking ahead and anticipating,” Klimisch said. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/pleasant-prairie-prohibits-alcohol-at-adult-oriented-establishments/article_a7e49f84-168f-11ee-aa88-f339e2d282f4.html | 2023-06-29T18:07:45 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/pleasant-prairie-prohibits-alcohol-at-adult-oriented-establishments/article_a7e49f84-168f-11ee-aa88-f339e2d282f4.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. — A man from Ohio was arrested in Orlando Wednesday after police say he tried to strangle an officer responding to a disturbance at Orlando International Airport.
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According to an incident report, police were called to the Spirit Airlines ticket counter at the airport just after 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The responding officers arrived to find there was already a large group of people who were “becoming aggressive with the Spirit staff and threatening them.”
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The officers noted some of the people were yelling at the staff at various ticket counters with some actually entering the space behind the counters.
According to the report, as officers attempted to calm the crowd, another Spirit employee requested assistance with a particularly aggressive customer, later identified as 41-year-old Edward Hariston of Parma, Ohio.
The ticket agent said Hariston had assaulted him.
As the officers approached Hariston, he was leaning over the counter arguing with a staff member as a woman who was with him stood behind the counter on the baggage scales while also yelling at the staff.
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According to the report, when Hariston reached behind the counter and grabbed a computer keyboard, one of the responding officers grabbed his arm. Police say Hariston then grabbed the officer’s arms, lowered his body, and tackled the officer to the ground.
While on the ground, the report says Hariston put the officer in a chokehold and began to squeeze.
“I began to get dizzy and immediately spotty as my airflow was restricted and I was beginning to lose consciousness,” the officer said in the report.
The officer was able to break free as other officers arrived to help restrain Hariston, the report states.
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According to the report, the officer says Hariston later made comments that he “let me live” and “he could’ve killed me.”
Hariston was booked into the Orange County jail Wednesday on charges of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer with violence, and disorderly conduct.
He’s being held there with no bond set.
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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Officials in Port Canaveral are celebrating a major expansion.
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Though its well known for cruise ships, Port Canaveral can now accommodate some of the largest cargo ships in the world.
Port Canaveral opened its revamped 880-foot-long, multi-purpose berth on Thursday.
The berth was built in 1976 and had been out of service since 2014 because it was functionally obsolete.
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It has now been rebuilt with another berth space to accommodate large vessels.
The new berth was funded by a $45 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation and a $14 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration.
The project also created an estimated 160,000 job hours for workers in Brevard County.
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The new berth is expected to be used by a variety of cargo vessels, including container ships, cruise ships, and bulk carriers.
It will also be used to handle cargo for the growing commercial space industry.
The next project for the cargo vessel side of Port Canaveral is to create another 880-foot multi-purpose berth that will cost $37 million dollars.
Construction will begin in the weeks to come.
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A 20-year-old Wyoming man died in a single-car crash late Sunday night near Casper.
Keefer Thomas was driving his Chevrolet pickup truck south on Interstate 25 in Natrona County at the time, the Wyoming Highway Patrol announced. The crash happened near milepost 189.9 at 10:50 p.m.
Thomas attempted to merge onto exit 189 to head west, the statement said. His truck left the roadway and entered a driver-side leading slide.
"The Chevrolet rotated 90°, tripped, rolled, and came to an uncontrolled rest in the gore," the statement said.
Thomas was not wearing a seatbelt when he crashed, the statement said.
Driver fatigue and speed are being considered as possible causes, the statement said. The weather was clear in the area, and the road conditions were dry.
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Thomas was the 62nd person to die on Wyoming’s roads in 2023. At the same time last year, there were 50 in 2022, 45 in 2021 and 43 in 2020. | https://trib.com/news/local/crime-courts/natrona-county-fatal-crash/article_54727e1e-1691-11ee-98ba-9f05c5965107.html | 2023-06-29T18:11:55 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/crime-courts/natrona-county-fatal-crash/article_54727e1e-1691-11ee-98ba-9f05c5965107.html |
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland is becoming the latest state to legally sell recreational marijuana, as businesses aim to tap into July Fourth festivities to kick off sales.
“This is cannabis’ kind of Independence Day — over Independence Day weekend — and so it’s nice to be able to pull something together that makes it more of a celebratory occasion,” said Brandon Barksdale, co-CEO of Remedy Maryland, which is opening a cannabis superstore in Columbia on Saturday.
The Maryland law creates a “personal use amount” for people 21 and older to possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flower, 12 grams of concentrated cannabis or a total amount of cannabis products that does not exceed 750 mg THC.
People also can grow marijuana at home, including up to two plants out of public view. Medical patients will be able to cultivate up to four plants at home.
Under the state’s medical cannabis program, nearly 163,000 people were able to buy marijuana. For 21 and older, that market opens up to roughly 4 million residents.
State lawmakers created the regulatory framework in this year’s legislative session, after voters approved a constitutional amendment with 67% of the vote to allow recreational cannabis.
Nearly half of the states have approved selling marijuana recreationally, though some have yet to establish a marketplace for sales, including neighboring Virginia and Delaware, as well as Minnesota.
“I think once you get to the point that we’re at right now — about the halfway mark — you start to feel a lot of momentum, a lot more trust from consumers, a lot more trust from patients, a lot more trust from investors that have to help fund all of these operations,” said Chantelle Elsner, senior vice president of commercial operations for TerrAscend, which has a cannabis location in Cumberland, with stores expected to open soon in Salisbury and Parkville.
Voters in the District of Columbia have approved recreational cannabis, but Congress has blocked the city from creating a legalized market.
Recreational cannabis also isn’t legally sold in any of Maryland’s neighboring states, boosting business owners’ hopes that Maryland’s market will be lucrative.
“I definitely do think with the states around us not being recreational yet that that’s absolutely going to drive all of the traffic to Maryland,” said Brianna Anderson, marketing manager for Gold Leaf, which has a store in Annapolis.
Business owners also hope having legal sales in a state next to the nation’s capital will help encourage a change in federal policy, which still considers marijuana to be illegal.
“There’s so much irony and conundrums and hypocrisy in cannabis policy in the U.S. that the closer to home it gets to the decision makers ... the more chance there is for change,” said Ben Kovler, CEO and co-founder of Green Thumb Industries, whose Maryland RISE stores are located in Hagerstown, Joppa, Bethesda and Silver Spring.
More licenses will be distributed early next year, with an emphasis on addressing equity concerns for minority- and women-owned businesses. The law allows the Maryland Cannabis Administration to issue additional grower, processor, and dispensary licenses, and new incubator licenses over two licensing rounds.
Cannabis products will be subject to a 9% sales tax, which is the same as the state’s tax on alcohol. State regulators have estimated recreational marijuana could generate as much as $600 million in sales for the first year.
Maryland lawmakers also approved legislation this year providing that the odor of cannabis alone is not grounds for a police search and reduces the penalty for public smoking from a $250 fine to a $50 fine for a first offense. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2023/06/29/recreational-marijuana-legal-maryland/9746977a-16a0-11ee-9de3-ba1fa29e9bec_story.html | 2023-06-29T18:15:50 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2023/06/29/recreational-marijuana-legal-maryland/9746977a-16a0-11ee-9de3-ba1fa29e9bec_story.html |
The tanker truck driver who crashed under Interstate 95 causing the highway in Northeast Philadelphia to collapse lost control of his vehicle on an off-ramp moments before the crash that killed him.
That's according to a preliminary National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report released Thursday.
Just after 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 11, the driver -- later identified as 53-year-old Nathan Moody -- exited I-95 on the northbound Cottman Avenue off-ramp, according to the NTSB's June 29 report.
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Moody was hauling about 8,500 gallons of gasoline from Wilmington, Delaware, to a gas station on Oxford Avenue in Philadelphia. He was driving a 2017 International truck-tractor in combination with a 2004 Heil Specification Package 406 tank-trailer as "an affiliate carrier leased to Penn Tank Lines," the NTSB said.
"The truck driver was unable to maintain control of the combination vehicle on the off-ramp," the NTSB said. "The truck rolled over and subsequently caught fire under the northbound lanes of the I-95 overpass."
Moody, died in this incident. The impacted section of I-95 was closed before the roadway collapsed, preventing other injuries.
In the days after the wreck, video of the moment that the tanker collided with the bridge and exploded was posted online.
In the video, the truck could be seen headed off the highway and turning onto its side while navigating a curve, moments before a roaring fire erupts from the scene. Flames from the overturned tanker truck immediately begin to billow thick, black smoke that shrouds the roadway and fills the air.
The NTSB's initial report on Thursday said that the "posted speed limit on I-95 in the vicinity of the crash was 55 mph, and the Cottman Avenue off-ramp was posted with a 25-mph speed limit and truck rollover warning sign." However, the report didn't say how fast the tanker truck was going at the time of the crash.
Online photos of the off-ramp prior to the crash show two yellow speed limit signs and a rollover risk sign prior to a sharp curve.
The NTSB -- along with local, state and federal officials -- continued to investigate.
"All aspects of the crash remain under investigation while the NTSB determines the probable cause, with the intent of issuing safety recommendations to prevent similar events."
The highway, amazingly, was temporarily fixed and reopened in just 12 days. Permanent repairs to the collapsed overpass will take place while drivers use the temporary lanes.
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Police are searching for three suspects in a shooting that occurred this past weekend that left a child and his grandfather in the hospital.
The Philadelphia Police Department have identified three suspects in the shooting that took place as: Antwan Grimes, 21; Keon Smith, 22; and Amir Johnson, 19.
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At 5:49 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, officers responded to a shooting at 6100 Passyunk Avenue. When police officers arrived, they found a white Nissan Maxima containing nearly 50 bullet holes near the Exxon gas station, police said.
At that time police located two passengers, a 71-year-old man and his 5-year-old grandson, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
The 71-year-old man was transported to a nearby hospital where he was placed in critical condition. The 5-year-old boy was grazed by a bullet and transported to the hospital where he was placed in stable condition.
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Investigators were contacted by the boy's father who said that he was driving the Nissan on 61st Street with his son and father when a white car started shooting at them. The man said he turned into the gas station and the white car fled west on Passyunk Avenue.
Responding officers surveyed the area and found the white Kia K5 abandoned in the rear of a home along the 6100 block of Buist Ave. in Southwest Philadelphia. The Kia, bearing Florida tags, officials said, was previously reported stolen after a robbery at the Philadelphia International Airport.
Police described Grimes, of 2500 South Dewey Street, as a man approximately 5'8 and weighing 140 pounds. Smith, from 25500 Walton Street, is 5'9 and weighs about 160 pounds, and Johnson, from 2000 South Frazier Street, is 6 feet tall and weighs around 200 pounds.
Police are asking anyone with information on these individuals to come forward and to consider them armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these three offenders can call 215-686-8270 or leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.
This is a developing news story, check back for updates.
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Man whose dogs killed 9-year-old Detroit girl acquitted of murder, other charges
A jury has found a Detroit man not guilty of second-degree murder and other charges after his three dogs mauled a 9-year-old girl to death in August 2019.
Emma Hernandez was riding her bike in an alley connecting her home on Florida Street with Pierre Cleveland's on Central Street when three dogs ran up to her and jumped on her, knocking her off her bike, according to witnesses.
The dogs grabbed her by the leg and "start(ed) eating her," witness Luiz Cruz testified during Cleveland's preliminary exam in October 2019. Cruz, a neighbor, tried to save Emma from the dogs.
Cleveland was charged with second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and possession of a dangerous animal causing death. A Wayne County jury found him not guilty on all counts after a six-day trial.
Duane Johnson, Cleveland's attorney, said Michigan law requires a person to know their dogs are dangerous to be liable; Cleveland's dogs had no history of biting anyone or being dangerous, he said. They were around children and neighbors and "were not fierce dogs or dangerous dogs," Johnson said.
"It was a shock to him as well as people familiar with the dogs," Johnson said. "It's not really a win because it's a horrible thing to happen to the beautiful young girl. My heart goes out to her family."
Johnson said he thinks the prosecutor's office overcharged Cleveland with the second-degree murder charge in an attempt to "bully" him into pleading to a lower charge instead of taking his chances at trial. A second-degree murder conviction carries up to life in prison.
Assistant Prosecutor Maria Miller said the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office disagrees that Cleveland was overcharged. Miller said the facts and evidence showed he "knowingly created a very high risk of death or great bodily harm knowing that death or such harm would be the likely result of his actions."
"We always appreciate and respect the jury process and the time the jury spent determining this case," Miller said. "We do not agree with the not-guilty verdict in this case based upon the facts and evidence presented."
Miller said prosecutors had witnesses who testified they had seen the dogs unsecured and being aggressive. One testified he had been attacked by Cleveland's dogs and had notified Cleveland of it, Miller said, so he would have known of their aggressive behavior. Prosecutors also showed the jury text messages from Cleveland where he was talking about his dogs getting into a fight with each other, as well as an incident where one of his dogs killed multiple puppies, though Cleveland was not there and did not know how they died, Miller said.
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Cleveland told police after the mauling that he left the dogs in the yard when he left the house because he didn't think they could get out. A video shown during his preliminary exam in 2019 showed him putting his head down and crying as he told police about arriving home that day, learning from a neighbor about the attack and watching other neighbors perform CPR on Emma.
"It's my fault," Cleveland told police. "It's my dogs, man. My dogs did this."
Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor Barbara Lanning said after charges were filed that Cleveland knew the dogs were aggressive and that there had previous incidents where the dogs barked at children and escaped the backyard.
Emma's father, Armando Hernandez, testified on the first day of the preliminary exam in September 2019 that he didn't know the child involved was his own daughter until he saw her body in the alley near their home. His son had come running up to him about an injured child and he rushed to the back of the house to help.
"I picked her up in my arms and I couldn't believe she was just lifeless," said an emotional Hernandez. "I fall on the ground ... and I started crying. I can't believe my baby's gone. I'm trying to give her CPR."
Emma died of a fracture to her cervical spine, according to an autopsy conducted by the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office. She also had puncture wounds and extensive injuries to her neck.
One of the dogs, which animal control told The News in 2019 was the main aggressor, appeared to have been shot and killed by a neighbor, Detroit Fire EMS said at the time. Johnson said he believes the other two dogs were euthanized.
In February 2020, Detroit City Council unanimously approved tougher rules for owners of vicious dogs that would subject them to misdemeanor charges and educational training.
kberg@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/06/29/man-whose-dogs-killed-detroit-girl-9-found-not-guilty-of-murder/70368632007/ | 2023-06-29T18:20:00 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/06/29/man-whose-dogs-killed-detroit-girl-9-found-not-guilty-of-murder/70368632007/ |
CPS supervisor on leave after 9-month-old girl dies, state says
A supervisor for Michigan's Child Protective Services is on administrative leave after a 9-month-old girl died under the state's supervision.
Kinsley Evans died June 26 in Eastpointe, according to her obituary. Her mother said on a GoFundMe page set up to raise money for the baby's funeral that she had been fighting to get her daughter back for the previous few weeks. Kinsley's mother was not able to be reached for comment.
"The system failed me," Kinsley's mother wrote. "I need justice the family is suffering from this. We ask if anybody can please help anything will help please pray for our family."
Bob Wheaton, spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, confirmed that a supervisor involved in the case has been placed on administrative leave "while the department investigates how (Kinsley's case) was handled."
"The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services takes very seriously its responsibility to protect children," Wheaton said.
Children continue to die under CPS care, despite federal monitoring that has been in place since 2008, a Detroit News investigation found. In the past 10 years, 371 Michigan children died from abuse or neglect when their parents had a CPS complaint in the two years prior to the child's death.
Families of children who have died while under CPS's jurisdiction for abuse or neglect investigations have said the state agency is not doing its job investigating abuse and neglect properly.
kberg@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/06/29/cps-supervisor-on-leave-after-9-month-old-girl-dies-state-says/70369728007/ | 2023-06-29T18:20:06 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/06/29/cps-supervisor-on-leave-after-9-month-old-girl-dies-state-says/70369728007/ |
MSU installing new classroom door locks after deadly campus shooting
Four months after a deadly mass shooting at Michigan State University, crews are installing new door locks on all of the university's classroom doors as part of a broad effort to boost security.
In a letter to the university community Wednesday, MSU Interim President Teresa Woodruff said facilities crews are installing hundreds of new classroom door locks "that can be secured from the inside while letting emergency personnel enter using a key."
"Meanwhile, our independent third-party after-action review is underway as we work to open a campus security operations center, integrate security systems and develop procedures for real-time monitoring," said Woodruff in her letter.
Three students were killed in the Feb. 13 shooting on MSU's campus that unfolded in a classroom at Berkey Hall and the student union: Arielle Anderson, 19, of Harper Woods; Brian Fraser, 20, of Grosse Pointe; and Alexandria Verner, 20, of Clawson. Five students also were critically injured.
In March, MSU said it planned to outfit 1,300 classrooms on campus with the new locks by the fall, as one of series of steps to enhance security.
Other measures planned by the unversity in March included extending the daily times when key cards are required to enter buildings by five hours, adding more cameras to the network of more than 2,000 security cameras and mandatory active violence intruder training.
An exact timeline for the security measures and when they'll be installed before the new school year begins, including when the door locks will be completed, wasn't released. A university spokesman wasn't immediately available for comment.
Woodruff said the university, which has roughly 39,000 students and 560 buildings on its 5,200-acre campus, has set aside $8 million for new investments in campus safety initiatives, "which have been developed with extensive campus community input," she wrote in her newsletter.
"We have continued to strengthen our campus alert systems to include outdoor emergency weather sirens and our campus Green Light emergency phones," she said.
Hours after the Feb. 13 shooting on campus, police identified the gunman as 43-year-old Anthony McRae. Officials said McRae shot and killed himself as police approached the Lansing home he was in, about 4 miles from the campus in East Lansing. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/29/msu-installing-new-classroom-door-locks-official-says/70368708007/ | 2023-06-29T18:20:12 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/29/msu-installing-new-classroom-door-locks-official-says/70368708007/ |
Levi Kellogg MD, a 2010 graduate of Clear Lake High School, celebrated the completion of Anesthesia Residency at the Cleveland Clinic on June 10, 2023, according to a press release. During residency, Kellogg presented at multiple national conferences, including at the American Society of Anesthesiologists and Midwest Anesthesia Residents annual meetings.
Kellogg studied biology and neuroscience at Coe College, graduating cum laude in 2014. He completed Medical School at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2019, where he was recognized for his work as an Anesthesia extern with the Margaret V. Lunsford Award.
In July, Kellogg will begin a fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia at the University of California San Diego, specializing in the care of patients undergoing heart and lung operations, the release said. He is the son of Pam and Doug Kellogg, of Clear Lake, Iowa. | https://globegazette.com/business/local/clear-lake-native-completes-residency-at-cleveland-clinic/article_840fafd2-16a2-11ee-8af0-17efb274db36.html | 2023-06-29T18:20:41 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/business/local/clear-lake-native-completes-residency-at-cleveland-clinic/article_840fafd2-16a2-11ee-8af0-17efb274db36.html |
What to Know
- Midtown Manhattan is bracing for a presidential visit -- which includes added security measures.
- President Joe Biden is scheduled to arrive in New York City Thursday afternoon.
- Aside from Biden, Republican presidential candidate and current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is also expected in Downtown Manhattan Thursday afternoon, as well.
Midtown Manhattan is bracing for a presidential visit -- which includes added security measures.
President Joe Biden is scheduled to arrive in New York City Thursday afternoon.
Aside from Biden, Republican presidential candidate and current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is also expected in Downtown Manhattan Thursday afternoon.
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DeSantis' New York City appearance coincides with his attempt to boost his popularity on the campaign trail, but the Florida governor continues to be behind former president Donald Trump, who is facing numerous legal cases.
DeSantis made headlines Wednesday, saying that if he is elected president, he will close four major federal agencies: education, commerce, energy and the IRS.
As for Biden, his trip in centered on what he has coined as "Bidenomics." He will be participating in a live interview with MSNBC Thursday. After that, he has some campaign receptions programmed in the city. This comes after a recent NBC News poll found that 38% of Americans surveyed approve the president's handling of the economy.
News
In a speech in Chicago Wednesday, the president spoke about his economic agenda.
"The economy grows from the middle out, and the bottom up, instead of just the top down," he said. "When that happens everybody does well." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/biden-desantis-to-visit-nyc-today-for-seperate-events-increased-security-expected/4464626/ | 2023-06-29T18:21:07 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/biden-desantis-to-visit-nyc-today-for-seperate-events-increased-security-expected/4464626/ |
What to Know
- Prosecutors in New Jersey are asking for the public's help in locating the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of an 83-year-old man.
- Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Hawthorne Police Chief James Knepper jointly announced they are searching for any information in relation the hit-and-run crash that took place Wednesday evening.
- Allegedly, a gray-colored Ford F-150 with registration W73-MCN struck a pedestrian before leaving the area.
Prosecutors in New Jersey are asking for the public's help in locating the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of an 83-year-old man.
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Hawthorne Police Chief James Knepper jointly announced they are searching for any information in relation the hit-and-run crash that took place Wednesday evening.
According to Valdes and Knepper, at around 8:46 p.m. the Hawthorne Police Department received a report of a vehicle crash in the area of Wagaraw Road and Passaic Street.
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Allegedly, a gray-colored Ford F-150 with registration W73-MCN struck a pedestrian before leaving the area.
The pedestrian, an 83-year-old man, was later identified as Joe Bender. Bender was taken to Saint Joseph's University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Local authorities urge anyone with information to call the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office at 1-877-370-PCPO or at tips@passaiccountynj.org. Those with information can also contact the Hawthorne Police Department at 973-427-1800. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/authorities-search-for-driver-involved-in-fatal-nj-hit-and-run-that-killed-83-year-old/4464740/ | 2023-06-29T18:21:13 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/authorities-search-for-driver-involved-in-fatal-nj-hit-and-run-that-killed-83-year-old/4464740/ |
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - Following the state budget being passed, the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce announced that $30.3 million will fund Saginaw's Medical Diamond project.
The funds will be awarded to the City of Saginaw for infrastructure improvements to prepare a site on Washington Avenue for a transformation development project.
“We are thrilled that the State is supporting our vision to have comprehensive medical education and healthcare services, providing access to our citizens,” said City of Saginaw Manager Tim Morales. “We look forward to what the future holds for our community.”
The project has been a group effort between the City of Saginaw, the County of Saginaw, Saginaw Future Inc., the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce and many others. The Saginaw City Council and the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners have each approved $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding to support related healthcare initiatives and development.
“The County has worked closely with the City, Saginaw Future and the Chamber to bring this vision to reality,” said Commission Chairman Christopher Boyd. “We are making great progress towards a healthier Saginaw.”
According to the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, Saginaw has the highest infant mortality and obesity rates in Michigan. Life expectancy is more than five years less than the county and the State of Michigan. The community's vision is to support the collaboration of experts in medical education and healthcare services to improve access to healthcare and provide a learning environment for future medical professionals.
"We have been proud to be part of expanding healthcare access in this region,” Dr. George Kikano, Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the College of Medicine at Central Michigan University (CMU) said. "We are excited to explore our role in this opportunity, which would allow CMU to build upon existing operations in Saginaw, including our medical education programs, and to strengthen existing relationships with health care systems and providers in the region.”
More additional approvals are still being pursued for the project and a groundbreaking ceremony is expected later this year. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/saginaws-medical-diamond-project-to-receive-30-3-million-from-the-state/article_3d1a45a6-1693-11ee-a4e5-7fe8c5ba8e93.html | 2023-06-29T18:24:01 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/saginaws-medical-diamond-project-to-receive-30-3-million-from-the-state/article_3d1a45a6-1693-11ee-a4e5-7fe8c5ba8e93.html |
Yavapai County joins cities, parks with fireworks bans, fire restrictions
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors signed a temporary order instituting heightened fire restrictions that includes a ban on fireworks starting on Thursday at 8 a.m.
Other restrictions include no campfires except in designated areas or smoking unless inside a car, building or developed recreation site.
"As a community, we must prioritize safety and do our part to prevent any accidents or mishaps that may result in a fire," Yavapai County Board of Supervisors Chairman James Gregory said in a written statement. "The importance of these safety measures cannot be emphasized enough during these critical fire weather days."
The ban will remain in effect until the "risk has diminished and there is agency consensus that restrictions may be lifted."
High fire dangers have forced the hand of some Arizona state parks and national forests as well. Per the Arizona State Parks & Trails website, both Alamo Lake State Park and Tonto Natural Bridge State Park have outlawed charcoal grilling as part of their fire restrictions.
At Alamo, only propane grills and fire rings are allowed.
Read the document: Yavapai County's temporary order banning fires countywide
More Stage 1 fire and smoking restrictions
Delving deeper into the do's and dont's during wildfire season, a slew of Stage 1 fire and smoking restrictions go into effect Thursday, with some having been implemented at the beginning of June.
Stage 1 restrictions ultimately means that fires, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves are prohibited, except within a developed recreation site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or a developed recreation site. As always, fireworks are prohibited on all national forest and state lands.
For the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Coconino National Forest, Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest and Prescott National Forest, restrictions went into effect Thursday starting at 8 a.m.
Some areas and parks already had fire restrictions in place:
- Flagstaff
- Coconino County and county parks
- Sunset Crater
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Red Rock State Park
- Slide Rock State Park
Maricopa County and state trust land fire restrictions
Maricopa County enlisted its annual fire ban beginning on May 1 and in light of the recent Diamond Fire in north Scottsdale, the Parks and Recreation Department has increased its fire restrictions, prohibiting smoking at its regional parks beginning Thursday.
"Given what we're seeing at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, we have decided to heighten our fire restrictions to include smoking. This decision is not a knee-jerk reaction to the current situation, but rather a preventative measure to keep park visitors, the natural resources, and communities that surround the parks safe," Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Director R.J. Cardin said in a statement Wednesday.
Smoking in Maricopa County regional parks will only be permitted within enclosed vehicles or campers. Individuals must ensure all materials are fully extinguished and disposed of properly.
State Trust lands within Apache, Navajo and Yavapai counties also had their Stage 1 restrictions commence on Thursday as these lands in Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Pinal and Yuma counties have already been implemented, according to the Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
Phoenix updates sale, use laws for fireworks
Last week, Phoenix updated its sale and use laws for fireworks ahead of Independence Day weekend.
The revision does not apply to novelty items, such as snappers, snap caps, glow-worms, snakes, party poppers, and sparklers, according to Phoenix, but does tinker with the dates in which sale and use of permissible consumer fireworks are allowed.
Sale:
- April 25 through May 6.
- May 20 through July 6.
- Dec. 10 through Jan. 3.
- Two days before the first day of Diwali through the third day of Diwali each year.
Use:
- May 4 through May 6.
- June 24 through July 6.
- Dec. 24 through Jan. 3.
- The second and third days of Diwali of each year.
For more information on up-to-date restrictions and fire safety, visit the Arizona State Parks & Trails website here. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2023/06/29/arizona-cities-parks-counties-with-fireworks-bans-fire-restrictions/70367530007/ | 2023-06-29T18:27:34 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2023/06/29/arizona-cities-parks-counties-with-fireworks-bans-fire-restrictions/70367530007/ |
Woman found dead in Pima County detention center
A woman died inside a cell at a Pima County detention center on Tuesday night, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
At about 8:45 p.m., officers at the Pima County Adult Detention Complex found the woman, identified as Jennifer Valenzuela, 24, unresponsive in her cell, the Sheriff's Department said.
Staff at the detention complex administered emergency life-saving measures until the Tucson Fire Department arrived. Firefighters continued to provide treatment and later pronounced Valenzuela dead, according to the Sheriff's Department.
The incident was being investigated by detectives with the Sheriff's Department homicide unit. Detectives have not found any suspicious circumstances, the department said.
Valenzuela was booked into the detention complex on Sunday on suspicion of having narcotics and a felony warrant for drug-related charges, the Sheriff's Department said. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2023/06/29/jennifer-valenzuela-pima-county-detention-center/70369522007/ | 2023-06-29T18:27:36 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2023/06/29/jennifer-valenzuela-pima-county-detention-center/70369522007/ |
How will the US Supreme Court decision to end affirmative action affect Arizona?
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday issued an opinion gutting affirmative action policies, a decision that overturns decades-old precedent that benefited Black, Latino, Native American and other students of color seeking higher education opportunities.
Some admissions experts and advocacy groups fear the ruling will hinder efforts to diversify the nation's elite colleges.
But little is expected to change for Arizona's public universities because the state is one of nine that already bans consideration of race, ethnicity or gender in admissions decisions to state institutions.
In 2010, Arizona voters approved Proposition 107 to ban the consideration of race, ethnicity or gender by units of state government, including public universities, with about 60% support.
Arizona State University said in a statement that Thursday's high court ruling will have "no impact" on the diversity of its student body.
"Because ASU admits all Arizona students who meet the university’s admission requirements and does not artificially cap enrollment for students from Arizona, ASU will continue to have one of the most diverse student bodies in the country," the statement said.
The University of Arizona has bolstered diversity in its student body without race-conscious admissions efforts since the Proposition 107 decision, said spokesperson Nick Prevenas.
"As the state's land grant university and a Hispanic Serving Institution, we are proud to have seen significant growth in diverse student enrollment over the last decade," he said.
While the number of Latino students pursuing degrees at Arizona's public universities has grown in recent years, Latinos are still significantly underrepresented compared with white students, according to research from Helios Education Foundation, a nonprofit that works to increase educational opportunities.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Sasha Hupka covers higher education for The Arizona Republic. Do you have a tip on Arizona's universities, community colleges or trade schools? Reach her at sasha.hupka@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on Twitter: @SashaHupka. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2023/06/29/arizona-universities-react-supreme-court-affirmative-action-ruling/70369225007/ | 2023-06-29T18:27:37 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2023/06/29/arizona-universities-react-supreme-court-affirmative-action-ruling/70369225007/ |
When is the next Powerball drawing? Jackpot hits $493 million
- No one claimed the top prize in the June 28 drawing.
- The next Powerball drawing is on July 1.
Yet another Powerball draw went by and no one claimed the top prize. As of June 29, the Powerball jackpot was at $493 million with a cash option of $258.3 million going into the next drawing on July 1. The pool of money has been growing since April 2023, the last time someone hit it big in Ohio.
Wednesday night's numbers are out. Have you checked your Powerball ticket? Remember you don't have to match every number to win a prize.
Before you go out and buy a ticket for Saturday night's draw, here is everything you need to know about playing the Powerball lottery in Arizona.
What were the Powerball winning numbers on Wednesday?
The numbers for Wednesday, June 28, were 19-25-34-57-68 and the Powerball was 4. Powerplay was 5x.
How much is the Powerball jackpot?
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's draw was $462 million with a cash option of $242 million. Because no one has claimed a ticket matching all six winning numbers, the jackpot pool is set to grow to $493 million with a cash option of $258.3 million for Saturday night's draw.
What time is the next Powerball drawing?
The Powerball drawings happen three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET or 7:59 p.m. Arizona time.
How to watch the Powerball drawing in Arizona
The Powerball drawing is streamed live on the lottery website and it may also be aired on a local television station in your area.
How to play Powerball
In order to win a prize, you only need to match one number. Here is a list of winning combinations.
- Matching the Powerball number: $4.
- 1 Winning number + Powerball number: $4.
- 2 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $7.
- 3 Winning numbers: $7.
- 3 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $100.
- 4 Winning numbers: $100.
- 4 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $50,000.
- 5 Winning numbers: $1 million.
- 5 Winning numbers + Powerball number: Grand prize.
Where can I buy Powerball lottery tickets in Arizona?
The Powerball can be played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Lottery tickets can be purchased at your local grocery stores, gas stations and convenience stores. Find your nearest retailer by using the "Where to Play" finder tool.
Have a question you need answered? Reach the reporter at rromeroruiz@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @raphaeldelag. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/06/29/when-is-next-powerball-drawing-arizona/70369467007/ | 2023-06-29T18:27:43 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/06/29/when-is-next-powerball-drawing-arizona/70369467007/ |
MERRILLVILLE — Urbanization and town projects have resulted in a surge of wildlife reports made by Merrillville residents.
Residents have expressed concerns about these animals posing health and safety threats to people or pets, town officials said. People have reported seeing gray foxes, opossums, raccoons and other animals near their homes.
The increase in wildlife have been prevalent near the Liberty Estates development around U.S. Highway 30 and Whitcomb Street after several acres of property were cleared.
Officials said there has been an uptick in reports around the Sedona neighborhood located off U.S. Highway 30 and Grant Street. Reports have also been made around the Waterford subdivision located off U.S. Highway 30 and Taft Street.
The town of Merrillville said its sympathetic about these concerns, but doesn't have jurisdiction over the wildlife. The state of Indiana has laws covering how landowners can address wildlife concerns, but the state and state-operated entities such as the Indiana Department of Natural Resources don't collect wildlife animals as a service to residents, officials said.
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The DNR offers guidance on how residents can address wildlife concerns on its "Living with Wildlife" website. This website lists the type of wild animals landowners can legally capture on their properties.
The DNR encourages residents who need assistance with the removal of wildlife from their property to contact a wildlife control operator through the DNR's "Wildlife Control Operators" website.
For more information on how to handle wildlife issues, contact the DNR's Division of Fish and Wildlife at 317-232-4200 or dfw@dnr.IN.gov. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/merrillville/lake-county-merrillville-indiana-department-of-natural-resources-wildlife-urbanization/article_25e85a98-1608-11ee-a63e-1b6b1ff9e2bc.html | 2023-06-29T18:27:52 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/merrillville/lake-county-merrillville-indiana-department-of-natural-resources-wildlife-urbanization/article_25e85a98-1608-11ee-a63e-1b6b1ff9e2bc.html |
Approving a court for people experiencing homelessness, Phoenix aims to reduce recidivism
Phoenix will launch a new court program in January for people experiencing homelessness and commit minor crimes. The City Council voted to establish the court Wednesday.
The "Community Court" will pivot from solely punitive responses toward a more rehabilitative approach, offering qualified participants services such as shelter, substance abuse assistance and workforce training. The individual has to agree to and "graduate" the program or risk being sent to traditional court.
The council voted 8-1, with Councilmember Jim Waring voting no. Waring's comments, which focused on equal enforcement of the law for people of different circumstances, exposed a fundamental disagreement on the council about what type of acts merit criminal charges and how to most effectively reduce crime.
Phoenix's other specialty courts include the Veteran's Court and Behavioral Health Court. Maricopa County has a regional homeless court, but Phoenix's new program is intended to serve a separate segment of people experiencing homelessness.
The county works "works with individuals who have previous convictions and have outstanding fines or other sentence requirements to complete before their cases can be concluded successfully. The Phoenix Community Court will work with individuals who have been charged with criminal offenses but not yet convicted," Kristin Couturier, city spokesperson, said.
While critics have expressed skepticism over the approach, questioning whether the program would let people off the hook for bad behavior, proponents of specialty courts say they combine services and accountability measures to fulfill an ultimate goal of lowering the prevalence of repeat offenses.
"I want to make it very clear that these folks ... are not getting a pass," said Councilmember Ann O'Brien, who spearheaded the effort to create Phoenix's Community Court. "They're doing additional work, above and beyond what they would if they went through the normal process, and ending up in a better spot."
Phoenix municipal court judge Don Taylor told some of the council members earlier in June that specialty courts strive to curb recidivism by addressing the underlying needs that cause or contribute to unlawful behavior.
Shannon Johanni, a former prosecutor and now a research director at Arizona State University's nonpartisan criminal justice reform center, Academy for Justice, said specialty courts share the "basic premise" that unlawful behavior is "less about voluntariness" or someone "choosing to be criminal," and more about life circumstances.
"It's saying, 'Well, these things are all criminalized. We realize what we're doing isn't actually effective at addressing it ... we're not actually improving these people's lives because of their contact with the system. So, so long as these people are going to continue to come to us, how can we respond more effectively to them," Johanni said.
Phoenix's Community Court is supposed to deal with unhoused people cited for trespassing, shoplifting and misdemeanor crimes with no human victims on the receiving end. These are the kinds of cases the city believes are a result of homelessness, not of choice. Individuals charged with felonies or those cited for domestic violence, assault or altercations with a human victim would not qualify for the program, city officials said.
The city Prosecutor's Office would identify eligible individuals after they are cited and once they attend an initial court appearance or pre-trial conference. Phoenix's Office of Homeless Solutions would also identify people for the program who are already incarcerated and "have historically been underserved" to assist them with navigating homelessness services, city officials said.
The Prosecutor's Office would ultimately determine who does and does not qualify by conducting a "case-by-case holistic assessment," said city spokesperson Kristin Couturier — which raises red flags for some about whether one entity should be the unilateral decision maker.
The prosecutor, judge, defender and Phoenix's Office of Homeless Solutions, would then team up to create a personalized response plan for the eligible individual. A navigator would help the individual stay on course, connecting them with resources.
The program is slated to cost the city $2.3 million per year and $45,000 in one-time startup costs. The funding would go toward:
- 11 new city employees to staff the program
- 10 contracted "navigators" to help the program participants
- A $150,000 rapid response fund
- Administrative costs and equipment
The rapid response fund would pay for expenses that help program participants get to graduation, such as application fees and housing deposits.
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A fundamental disagreement about criminalization
Waring, the council's lone no vote, had previously expressed concerns over what type of behavior would qualify for the court and said Wednesday the city should apply the laws equally, which he doesn't think is happening.
He pointed to a case in which an unhoused person living at The Zone, the encampment west of downtown Phoenix, displayed a knife and allegedly threatened a city staff worker when the city was conducting a clean-up. The man was charged, but not with a felony, and was eventually let go.
Waring said if another resident, presumably not experiencing homelessness, did such a thing, they probably would be treated differently.
He also pointed to scenarios of unhoused people defecating in public.
"A lot of this behavior is criminal and should be treated as such," Waring said, "And to soft sell it and say it's not what it is, is absolutely outlandish."
He went on, "That's someone telling us, 'I'm not going to follow any of your rules. I'm going to do whatever I want, whenever I want, wherever I want to do it.'"
But what Waring sees as a double standard, proponents of specialty court see as separate approaches that more effectively and equitably deliver crime reduction, especially in cases where they believe criminalization is unnecessary to begin with.
Johanni said specialty courts are an acknowledgment that the traditional system offers a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn't work for certain groups.
Considering public defecation, Johanni said, someone not experiencing homelessness who needs to use the bathroom in public can likely walk into a bank or private business and use the restroom without issue. Someone who appears unhoused is more likely to get turned away, though. The circumstances are critically different but the citations and consequences, in the traditional justice system, are the same.
The value argument, in her view, would be to not criminalize acts unless the system can effectively respond to them.
Phoenix's Community Court is supposed to do just that — provide a mechanism for judges, defenders and prosecutors to effectively respond, short of decriminalizing the behavior or changing the law.
Between now and January
City officials will work between now and December to launch the official court in January, recruiting new staff, establishing procedures and refining the criteria for eligible participants.
The Arizona Republic requested additional information about the criteria, including written explanations on how the city might narrow down potential participants.
The city provided a statement saying, "Prosecutors review the facts of the case, the seriousness of the offense, any criminal history of the defendant, and input from any victim affected by the offense," Couturier said."Community Court will focus on cases where there is a nexus between the crime committed and a defendant’s lack of access to reliable shelter that can be impacted by the resources available through Community Court."
Johanni said looser criteria may provide a benefit by casting a wider net and allowing more individuals to participate in the program. On the other hand, it may also allow "more wiggle room to exclude people," particularly if it's up to the prosecutor's discretion, she said — which Phoenix's is.
"I think having one person be unilaterally the decision maker is going to be problematic," Johanni said. A better solution, she added, might be that the judge, prosecutor and defender determine eligibility together.
Reporter Taylor Seely covers Phoenix City Hall for The Arizona Republic. Reach her at tseely@arizonarepublic.com, by phone at 480-476-6116 or on Twitter @taylorseely95. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/29/phoenix-approves-special-court-for-people-experiencing-homelessness/70362946007/ | 2023-06-29T18:27:53 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/29/phoenix-approves-special-court-for-people-experiencing-homelessness/70362946007/ |
Man shot, killed by Phoenix police after pulling out replica gun during chase
A man was shot and killed by Phoenix police officers on Wednesday night in south Phoenix after he pulled a replica gun while he was fleeing from officers, according to police.
The man who died was identified by police as Juan Reynoso, 26.
Just before 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to a domestic dispute between Reynoso and a woman near 19th Avenue and Yavapai Street. Police tried to detain Reynoso during the initial investigation, but he ran away, police said.
Shortly after running away from officers, Reynoso stopped and pulled out what police believed was a gun. Reynoso was shot by two police officers after they commanded him to drop the gun, police said. Police did not say whether Reynoso obeyed police orders.
During a later investigation, police found Reynoso was carrying a replica firearm.
Reynoso had multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital where he later died, police said.
Police said no other members of the community were injured.
The investigations about the initial domestic dispute and the following shooting were ongoing. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/29/phoenix-police-shoot-kill-man-carrying-replica-gun/70368699007/ | 2023-06-29T18:27:59 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/06/29/phoenix-police-shoot-kill-man-carrying-replica-gun/70368699007/ |
DENTON, Texas — A Denton family and police are looking for a missing teenager that has not been seen in three weeks.
On June 12, The Denton Police Department shared information about 16-year-old Katy Throneberry. According to police, she was last seen on Friday, June 9 at the Cracker Barrel in the 4000 block of Interstate 35.
They said the teen was seen on camera leaving with a "taller male" in her parent's car. The car was found unoccupied the next day in downtown Dallas, police said.
Katy is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. Katy has glasses, but sometimes does not wear them and may look different without them.
The teen was last seen wearing a brown Nintendo shirt, blue knee-length jean shorts, and glasses.
Police had no description of the male that Katy was seen leaving from the restaurant with.
Anyone with information about Katy's whereabouts is encouraged to call Detective Morgan at 940-349-8470.
Other news from North Texas: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/denton-texas-missing-teenager-cracker-barrel-june-2023/287-3add6d11-395f-43ef-b31a-ea68b1d63833 | 2023-06-29T18:29:03 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/denton-texas-missing-teenager-cracker-barrel-june-2023/287-3add6d11-395f-43ef-b31a-ea68b1d63833 |
DALLAS — Alright... this pickleball craze has physically and theoretically reached new heights.
The world's highest pickleball court can be found right here in downtown Dallas. Tower Club Dallas and Invited – which operates more than 800 tennis courts and 400 pickleball courts around the world – have installed a pickleball court on the 48th floor of the North Texas hi-rise.
The court provides a 360-degree view of central Dallas and will be featured at the club for the month of July, officials said in a release. The indoor court can be rented by both members and non-members, the release said.
“Invited continues to surprise and delight its members and the local community with innovative experiences. The 'Pickleball Court in the Sky' is just another example of engaging with the pickleball fans in Dallas and continuing the growth of the sport across our nationwide portfolio of clubs,” said Invited CEO David Pillsbury.
Non-members can rent a court online here, and part of the rental proceeds will benefit Bonton Farms, committed to combating the effects of poverty in South Dallas.
Pickleball courts continue to pop up around the metroplex, including in Plano. The 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships is being held in North Texas, too, out in Farmers Branch.
More Texas headlines: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/pickleball-in-sky-worlds-highest-dallas-tower-club/287-258b30a6-0dec-43af-9592-98086a871782 | 2023-06-29T18:29:05 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/pickleball-in-sky-worlds-highest-dallas-tower-club/287-258b30a6-0dec-43af-9592-98086a871782 |
Orders open for motorcycle version of Atlantic Shark Institute charity plate
Motorcyclist can now order charity shark license plate.
Sharks could soon ride on bikes in Rhode Island, as the Atlantic Shark Institute is now taking orders for its new license plate for motorcycles.
In April, the institute announced its charity license plate, featuring the endangered shortfin mako shark, but the plate was initially available only for cars and trucks. The first request to make the plate available for motorcycles came within two hours of the announcement and requests have continued since, according to Jon Dodd, executive director of the institute.
“We hadn’t even gotten to lunchtime on our first day and we already had people asking if we could make the plates available to motorcyclists,” Dodd said. “It’s a logical extension, and the fourth version we’ll be offering. After a lot of thought, and discussion with the Rhode Island DMV, we decided that there was no reason we couldn’t offer it based on the demand.”
More:RI shark license plates available – here's how to order one
More than 6,000 motorists have ordered charity plates and minimum orders for the plates to go into production were met almost immediately for passenger and combination plates, Dodd said. Commercial plates are about halfway to the 600 minimum order requirement, Dodd said.
As with the other three types of plates, the motorcycle plates will need 600 orders before the plates can go into production. "It’s one of the things we needed to consider before we made it available," Dodd said via email.
It's the first charity plate in Rhode Island offered for motorcycles, according to Dodd.
"We’ve been told that proportionally everything will be the same," Dodd said. "The plate is smaller but so are the alphanumerics and everything else. So, it should look the same as all the other versions, just smaller."
More:Want a Gaspee license plate and to help Gaspee Days? This could be your chance
The first shark plates are expected to hit the road by August or September, according to Dodd.
Gaspee Days charity plates will go into production
Meanwhile, the Gaspee Days Committee has received enough orders, about 650, for its charity plate to go into production, according to Judy Hoffman, chairperson of the nonprofit organization's license plate committee.
The plates, which depict the burning of the British revenue schooner the HMS Gaspee off Warwick, should be on the road this fall, she said.
Charity plates in Rhode Island cost $42.50, with the charities or nonprofit organizations receiving receive $20 from each plate sold.
Shark plates can be ordered through the Atlantic Shark Institute's website or the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles. Gaspee plates can be ordered through the Gaspee Days Committee's website. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/29/motorcyclists-can-now-order-shark-charity-license-plates/70368018007/ | 2023-06-29T18:33:55 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/29/motorcyclists-can-now-order-shark-charity-license-plates/70368018007/ |
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