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An AMBER Alert was issued Thursday evening for two missing girls in East Texas.
The Henderson County Sheriff's Office said 11-year-old Bonnie Webb and 14-year-old Willow Webb were reported missing in the Athens area. They were last seen at about 4:15 p.m. off County Road 1408 on the west side of the city.
Willow was last seen wearing a colored shirt and blue jeans. Bonnie was last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt and blue jeans, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Anyone with information that can help authorities is asked to call 911 or the Henderson County Sheriff's Office at 903-675-5128.
Athens is about 70 miles southeast of Dallas.
No further details were immediately available.
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TEXAS STATEWIDE ALERT PROGRAMS
There are eight kinds of alerts that can be issued for missing or endangered people in Texas. They are listed below with links to a page with more information. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/amber-alert-issued-for-2-missing-girls-11-and-14-in-henderson-county/3287368/ | 2023-06-30T03:43:55 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/amber-alert-issued-for-2-missing-girls-11-and-14-in-henderson-county/3287368/ |
Valerie Kay Wilson, 63, of Twin Falls died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at home. Arrangements are under the care of White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel, Twin Falls.
Larry Harkins, 85, of Kimberly died June 29, 2023, at home. Arrangements are under the care of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Frank Thomas Alley, 83, of Hagerman died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
Janet Elaine Witherspoon, 74, of Twin Falls died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at St. Luke's Magic Valley in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care of White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel, Twin Falls.
James Albert Fox, 69, of Twin Falls died Monday, June 26, 2023, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care of White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel, Twin Falls.
Leland J Muir Jr., 82, of Twin Falls died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Serenity Transitional Care Center in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care of Rosenau Funeral Home, Twin Falls. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/article_cae9aa76-16ab-11ee-9d85-ef3d4e27b377.html | 2023-06-30T03:49:16 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/article_cae9aa76-16ab-11ee-9d85-ef3d4e27b377.html |
NEWTON, Iowa — Businesses in Newton are preparing for tens of thousands of bikers participating in RAGBRAI to ride through their town next month for the first time since 2018.
Cycling has grown in popularity in Newton and business owners are getting excited.
"It's like gettin' the golden ticket," said Joe Urias, owner of Mojo Cycling.
Mojo Cycling is the only bike shop in Newton, so he knows his business will be a hot spot for riders to come by and get their bikes repaired.
"I've got some people to help me that day to fix bikes," he explained.
Newton has been a part of RAGBRAI only four times now in the ride's 50 year history.
And on July 27, First Avenue will be closed for the ride.
But Scott Creech and the rest of his staff at Domino's Pizza will be able to watch the bikers roll on by.
"It's neat to see all the characters driving through town," Creech said. "It's neat to see just a great influx of people coming into Newton."
Creech told Local 5 that in the past two RAGBRAIs, he's put in full 24-hour workdays at his business.
But he said he won't have to do that this year thanks to his number of employees.
Cara Muta and her father-in-law Phil, of PJ's Deli, are another couple of RAGBRAI veterans in Newton.
"We're a little more prepared, and we had all hands on deck," Cara said. "Everybody's excited and ready to go."
Cara and Phil have been in town for the last two Newton RAGBRAIs in 2006, and in 2018.
They've made some memories together in the process, like meeting former pro cyclist Lance Armstrong.
RAGBRAI has gotten so popular that the city has created its own website for residents and visitors to check out what to do and what's going on. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/outreach/ragbrai/ragbrai-l-50th-anniversary-newton-visit-mojo-cycling-businesses-preparing/524-11bde154-d487-4245-8e4f-4d11706b52b9 | 2023-06-30T03:52:16 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/outreach/ragbrai/ragbrai-l-50th-anniversary-newton-visit-mojo-cycling-businesses-preparing/524-11bde154-d487-4245-8e4f-4d11706b52b9 |
Above and below: People gather at Scentsy Commons in Meridian to get a glimpse, a photo, or a rubbing of names of the fallen on a The Wall that Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, on Thursday.
People gather at Scentsy Commons in Meridian to get a glimpse, a photo, or a rubbing of names of the fallen on a The Wall that Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, on Thursday.
Mark Heilman and Gary Moore perform a song honoring those lost in Vietnam during the opening of The Wall that Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica at Scentsy Commons in Meridian on Thursday.
People gather at Scentsy Commons in Meridian for the opening of The Wall that Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, on Thursday.
Taps is played at the close of a ceremony for the opening of The Wall that Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica at Scentsy Commons in Meridian on Thursday.
Rev. Bill Roscoe, President and CEO of Boise Rescue Mission Ministries, delivers the keynote address during the opening of The Wall that Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica at Scentsy Commons in Meridian on Thursday.
Above and below: People gather at Scentsy Commons in Meridian to get a glimpse, a photo, or a rubbing of names of the fallen on a The Wall that Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, on Thursday.
Mark Heilman and Gary Moore perform a song honoring those lost in Vietnam during the opening of The Wall that Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica at Scentsy Commons in Meridian on Thursday.
People gather at Scentsy Commons in Meridian for the opening of The Wall that Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, on Thursday.
Taps is played at the close of a ceremony for the opening of The Wall that Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica at Scentsy Commons in Meridian on Thursday.
MERIDIAN — An air of reverence emanated from the ground at the Scentsy Commons on Thursday where veterans, family members and residents gathered for the opening ceremony of The Wall that Heals — a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Signature “Vietnam Veteran” hats were speckled throughout the crowd and many people wiped away tears and hugged each other as the presentation’s speakers recalled their experiences in the Vietnam War and their often frigid reception upon returning home. But two themes echoed above all, that of healing from scars of war and the bond they shared with their “brothers and sisters” — both the ones listed on the wall and the ones who made it home from war.
Command Chief Master Sgt. Tom Ressler emceed the event. He told the crowd that the Scentsy Commons would be “hallowed ground” for the next four days and spoke of the many reasons people come to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and its traveling replicas.
“Family members come to reach out and reaffirm their love for their lost loved ones. Children and the very old come as well. Some too young to remember, some too old to forget,” Ressler said. “And then there are the veterans themselves, who come quietly weeping, reconciling years of pent up grief and renewing old friendships with lost colleagues.”
For the next four days, those who haven’t had a chance to see the memorial in Washington, D.C., can view this traveling replica created by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. The 140 panels of The Wall that Heals contain engravings of more than 58,000 names of people who died in Vietnam along with modern LED lighting providing readability, day and night. The replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its highest point. The wall will be open 24 hours a day until Sunday at 2 p.m. Taps will be played every day at sunset, according to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund website.
After coming home from the war, Ben McDonald suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and medical complications as a result of being exposed to Agent Orange gas. He participated in raising funds for the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial and participated in its dedication.
Late last year, McDonald had a desire to bring The Wall that Heals to the Treasure Valley and formed the committee that worked to get the replica to come to town.
“It's going to be a very emotional weekend,” McDonald said. “It is very healing. But it takes time as well. You just don't go there and get healed. It takes a while.”
At the opening ceremony, McDonald read an excerpt of Steve Mason’s poem “The Wall Within.”
Rev. Bill Roscoe, CEO of the Boise Rescue Mission and Vietnam veteran, was the keynote speaker at the opening ceremony. During his remarks, he spoke of some of the scars left from war.
“We call this The Wall that Heals. And as I thought about that I thought about what we need healing from, and we need healing from the war. There's no experience quite like combat. And even though my combat experience was light compared to those who were in frontline infantry units, the chopper crews, the Special Forces, what I did experience was as bad as I ever want to know. Whether you're at a fire base in the boondocks driving in a convoy, or walking through the bush, you knew that death could be right behind you. The tension, the stress and the straight up fear that you experience leaves a mark on your mind and your soul. Having people shoot at you that you cannot see and engage is a terrifying experience. Having people next to you wounded or killed, it is a memory that you never forget, or at least I've not forgotten in my 52 years after 'Nam. Your mind always reminds you: 'it could have been me. I might be next and I'm only 19 years old.'”
Roscoe also spoke of the scars that came from serving in the “unpopular war.” Many veterans returned home to protestors at the airport who spit on them and yelled things like “baby killer” at them. He said it has gotten better since then, and most people have a greater understanding of what those who served in Vietnam went through.
Roscoe said he struggled when he returned home and often turned to alcohol to cope. He said what finally brought him healing was God, family and good friends. He also has found healing in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
“Healing comes from a lot of different places, sometimes from visiting a wall or even returning to a battlefield and healing comes from people. People who understand and are daring to reach out to help. Healing comes from having peace with God and self love,” Roscoe said. “But the bottom line is this: For most of us old war dogs and even you young war dogs, healing can come, and don't doubt that there are a lot of us here today who found a way out of nightmares, drunkenness, broken relationships and shattered dreams. And we are living proof that as we put away the gun, healing happens.”
After the ceremony, many people in attendance continued to share teary hugs, private moments alone at the wall and some used pencils to imprint the names of loved ones onto pieces of paper. Volunteers offered to help those who couldn’t quite reach certain names.
On Friday night, a candlelight vigil will be held at the wall at 9:30 p.m. to honor those whose names are listed on the wall. McDonald and Ressler both stated that the wall is a sight to behold at night time and encouraged people to come and see it lit up.
In addition to the replica, The Wall that Heals features an educational trailer that contains videos, timelines of the war and other information and artifacts. Ressler said this is one of the most important parts of The Wall that Heals because many young people don’t know a lot about the history behind the wall.
Pencils and papers to do name rubbings are available at the display and guides are on site to help people find specific names. More information can be found on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund website.
Sydney Kidd covers Kuna, Melba and Meridian for the Idaho Press. She is the supervising editor of the Kuna Melba News and Meridian Press. Send her an email at skidd@idahopress.com and follow her on Twitter @Syd__Kidd. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/hallowed-ground-traveling-vietnam-veterans-memorial-replica-comes-to-meridian/article_24127ea8-16c4-11ee-8c6e-c712f45b88ea.html | 2023-06-30T04:13:32 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/hallowed-ground-traveling-vietnam-veterans-memorial-replica-comes-to-meridian/article_24127ea8-16c4-11ee-8c6e-c712f45b88ea.html |
Events
Friday, June 30
TIPS ON-PREMISE ALCOHOL SERVER TRAINING: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; TIPS On-Premises Alcohol Server Training, part of BEST Program (Building Employment Skills Training) this summer; Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or acfpl.org.
WILDWOOD COMMUNITY RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: noon to 5 p.m.; Wildwood Crest Volunteer Fire, 7100 Pacific Ave., Wildwood Crest. 215-756-5759.
Saturday, July 1
AVALON HISTORICAL SOCIETY 12TH ANNUAL CLAMSHELL PITCH: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; horseshoes-like sport, historically played on Avalon's beaches; 30th Street, Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
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GARAGE SALE TO BENEFIT UKRAINE: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; hosted by the Sisterhood of Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church; monthly sale to benefit Ukraine; 77 Hogbin Road, Millville. 856-697-2255.
HOLY REDEEMER FOOD PANTRY DONATION DRIVE: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; during the month of July, drop off unexpired and unopened nonperishable food to the bin in the library porch to benefit the Holy Redeemer Food Pantry; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
ZOO-TO-YOU: CAPE MAY COUNTY ZOO VISIT: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Cape May County Zoo is coming to Ventnor library branch; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Sunday, July 2
LIGHTHOUSE FULL MOON CLIMB: 8 to 10 p.m.; full moon climb; Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Light House Ave., Cape May; $12. 609-884-5404 or capemaymac.org.
Monday, July 3
BEACHCOMBING THE CREST: 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 28; wander the shore in search of tideline treasures; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ESL CAREER READINESS LAB: 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays through July 31; learn how to use the Engen Language Upskilling platform, which provides ESL classes and tutorials with a focus on job interview skills, and the food and beverage industry and hospitality industry; Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or acfpl.org.
LINE DANCING - WITH SUSAN PENNYPACKER: noon to 12:45 p.m. Mondays; no meetings Sept. 4, Oct. 9; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MEDITATIVE DRUM CIRCLE: 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays; bring your own instrument or borrow one; no meetings Aug. 28, Sept. 4, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 25; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MESSY MONDAY CRAFT: 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays, July 3, Aug. 7; monthly crafts for all; start your week off with fun by getting into some glue, glitter or paint; for all ages; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville; registration required. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Wednesday, July 5
ADULT BOARD GAME NIGHT: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays July 5, 19, Aug. 2, 16; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
AVALON DUNE AND BEACH WALK: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 30; Beach Entrance, 48th Street, Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
BORED? GAMES!: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 31; for ages 10 to adult; games are family-friendly classic board games meant for at least two players; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY FAMILY GAME NIGHT: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 30; for all ages; board games provided; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville; registration required. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, July 6
CYBER THURSDAYS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
GALLOWAY GREEN MARKET: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays; fresh produce, local honey, baked goods, crafts, and more; 615 E. Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township. 609-742-7076.
PARKMOBILE TUTORIAL: 1 to 2 p.m.; learn the parking system used in Ventnor; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Saturday, July 8
SATURDAY MOVIE TIME: 1 to 3 p.m. July 8, 22, Aug. 5, 19; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, July 13
GAME ON!: 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 13, Aug. 17; for adults; disconnect from the screen and connect over board games; Brigantine Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St. S., Brigantine; registration required. 609-266-0110 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Friday, July 14
SECOND FRIDAY ART RECEPTION: 6 to 8 p.m. second Fridays; celebrate the opening of newest galleries; The Noyes Arts Garage Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City. 609-626-3805 or ArtsGarageAC.com.
Saturday, July 15
ATLANTIC COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ELECTRONIC RECYCLING FUNDRAISER: 9 a.m. to noon third Saturdays; drop off old electronics at Recycling Barn at the fairgrounds; accepting TVs, computers, home appliances, office equipment and more; Atlantic County Fairgrounds, 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing. 609-703-1549 or AC4HFair.org.
Monday, July 17
SIT-N-KNIT: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, July 17, Aug. 21; gather together to share your projects; Somers Point Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 801 Shore Road, Somers Point; registration required. 609-927-7113 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, July 20
ADULT CRAFT: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 20, Aug. 10; Brigantine Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St. S., Brigantine. 609-266-0110 or atlanticlibrary.org.
CRAFT-TASTIC: 6 to 7 p.m. third Thursdays; adults make a craft; Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon; registration required. 609-646-2228 or AtlanticLibrary.org.
TEA TIME AT THE AVALON HISTORY CENTER: 11 a.m. to noon third Thursdays through December; enjoy tea with us as we share memories of old Avalon, and make new ones; Avalon History Center, 215 39th St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
Thursday, July 27
MONTHLY HAMILTON SUSTAINABILITEAM MEETING: 6:30 to 8 p.m. fourth Thursdays, no meeting in November; discuss how to make the Township of Hamilton more sustainable now and in the future; Municipal Building, 6101 13th St., Mays Landing. 609-805-1236 or townshipofhamilton.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 19
AARP MID-ATLANTIC GALLOWAY MEETING: 1 p.m. third Tuesdays; meeting of AARP Mid-Atlantic Chapter #4191 – Galloway; meet and network with individuals ages 50 and older; topics related to issues affecting older Americans; Galloway Senior Center, 621 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. 703-725-5287 or 609-804-3082.
Friday, Sept. 22
CAPE MAY WINE TRAIL WITH LUNCH AND TROLLEY TOUR: 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 22, Oct 6; visit two Cape May County wineries for tours and tastings; Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; $125. 609-884-5404.
For kids
Friday, June 30
KIDS' EVENT: ANDREW'S BIG SHOW: 10 to 11 a.m.; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
NUTRITIONAL SNACK KITS FOR KIDS: June 27 through 30; Millville Public Library will be giving out free healthy snack food kits for kids; kits will include enough food for 4 servings; Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville. 856-825-7087.
Saturday, July 1
DROP-IN LEGO PLAYTIME: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays through August; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
SATURDAY FAMILY STORYTIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through August; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Monday, July 3
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - ABSECON: 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays; Absecon branch/Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. 609-646-2228 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - EGG HARBOR CITY: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Aug. 28; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Wednesday, July 5
PLAYDATE AT THE LIBRARY: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 9; for ages 6-36 months; enjoy stories, rhymes and songs designed to develop early literacy skills; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton; registration required. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, July 6
123 READ & SING: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 10; for ages 1 1/2 to 5 and their caregivers; Galloway Township Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
KIDS' EVENT: LEGO THURSDAY: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; the library will supply the Legos, you supply the imagination; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
Saturday, July 8
LET'S GO LEGO: 11 a.m. to noon every other Saturday through Aug. 19; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
TEEN BOARD GAME AND SNACK AFTERNOONS: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, July 8, 22, Aug. 5, 29; for kids and teens, ages 10 and older; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township; registration required. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Tuesday, July 11
FURRY BUDDIES: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, July 11, 25, Aug. 8, 22; for ages 6 to 14; read a story to therapy dogs; Galloway Township Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township; registration required. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
MINDFUL STORYTIME WITH MISS BETH: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through August; storytime for kids; for ages 2 to 5; Brigantine Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St. S., Brigantine; registration required. 609-266-0110 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Monday, July 17
ART IN ALL FORMS FOR TEENS: 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays, July 17, Aug. 14; art for teens ages 12 and older; supplies provided; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton; registration required. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Tuesday, July 18
SAT: CRASH COURSE: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 18, Aug. 5; SAT: Crash Course: Learn SAT test prep strategies, review practice exam questions, and get an overview of what to expect on the SAT; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
WONDERBOOK STORYTIME: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, July 18, August 1, 15, 29; for ages 4 to 11; kids will press play to read along with their favorite books and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville; registration required. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Tuesday, July 25
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: 6 to 7 p.m. July 25, Aug. 29, movies to be determined; for ages 4 and older; refreshments provided; Hammonton Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 451 S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton; registration required. 609-561-2264 or atlanticlibrary.org.
ROBOTICS CLUB WITH NATE: 6 to 7 p.m. July 25, Aug. 22; for ages 8 to 15; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Golf
Groups
Friday, June 30
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
CONVERSATIONAL LENAPE LANGUAGE - WITH TERI HISLOP: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays; newcomers welcome; Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
'LIGHTBULB' ONLINE GROUP: 3 to 4 p.m. Fridays; virtual group presented by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey; weekly online discussion group and forum to ask questions about mental health and wellness. 609-652-3800 or MHANJ.org.
Saturday, July 1
KNIGHTS OF THE SQUARE TABLE CHESS CLUB: 1 to 3 p.m. every other Saturday through Aug. 26; open to all ages; Absecon branch/Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon; registration requested. 609-646-2228 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Monday, July 3
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: 11 a.m. Mondays; for those troubled by someone else's drinking; Egg Harbor City Senior Center, 351 Cincinnati Ave., Egg Harbor City. AL-ANON.org.
LONGPORT NEEDLERS: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays; bring your needle/crochet craft project and join us for a time of crafting and socializing; Longport Public Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave., Longport. 609-487-7403 or LongportPublicLibrary.org.
'MONEY TALKS' ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. first Mondays; monthly online discussion group with thought-provoking topics related to money and wellness; virtual event hosted by the Mental Health Association New Jersey. 609-652-3800 or MHANJ.org.
Wednesday, July 5
'TOO MUCH STUFF?' MEETINGS: 1 to 2 p.m. first and third Wednesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; online or call-in support for those with clutter challenges, collecting behaviors, or hoarding tendency. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Thursday, July 6
1ST THURSDAY BOOK CLUB WITH KATHY TWEED: 7 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays through Dec. 7; meeting virtually on Zoom; discuss pre-selected readings with like minded individuals. 609-463-6350 or Events.CMCLibrary.org.
AL-ANON MEETING: 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays through December; by Al-Anon Family Groups; Cape May County Library/Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
CROCHET GROUP: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
EHT BOOK CLUB: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, monthly book club; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
TWP. OF HAMILTON GREEN TEAM MEETING: 7 to 8:30 p.m. first Thursdays; join the Township of Hamilton Green Team; Municipal Building, 6101 13th St., Mays Landing. lmccardell@townshipofhamilton.com.
Saturday, July 8
SOUTHERN NJ AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB: 10 a.m. to noon second Saturdays; Elwood Volunteer Fire Dept., 414 Elwood Road, Mullica Township; discuss plant care tips and needs; open to all; no membership fees; masks required and COVID-19 social distancing rules in effect. snjavc.org or email snjavc.violet@gmail.com or Facebook@southernnewjerseyafricanvioletclub.
Tuesday, July 11
GALLOWAY WRITING GROUP: 6 to 7 p.m. July 11, Aug. 8; anyone with an interest in writing can meet with others and discuss the craft; Galloway Township Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township; registration required. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION VIRTUAL CLASS: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; intermediate-level Spanish Conversation class via Zoom; Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or ACFPL.org.
YARNBENDERS CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 29; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Wednesday, July 12
ITALIAN CULTURE MEETING - IN-PERSON & ONLINE: 4:30 to 6 p.m. second Wednesdays; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
LIFE IN WAVES - ONLINE WORKING WOMEN'S GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays; support and discussion group for women in the workplace; hosted by Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Thursday, July 13
FAMILY MEETING SUPPORT GROUP: 10 a.m. to noon second and fourth Thursdays; support group for family members of individuals who live with a mental health concern. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
MEETINGS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER: 10:30 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays; 7 p.m. third Thursdays; choose from daytime or evening meeting times; online-only; workshop-style meeting among peers with a new topic each group; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County through the Intensive Family Support Services program. 609-517-8614 or mhaac.info.
SHELF INDULGENCE BOOK CLUB: 6 to 7 p.m. second Thursdays; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
SOMERS POINT POETRY SOCIETY: 6 to 7:30 p.m. second Thursdays; poetry club open to all; each meeting will have a theme and two poems to be used for criticism and conversation; Somers Point Senior Center, 22 N. Ambler Road, Somers Point. somersptarts.weebly.com.
Monday, July 17
START THE DAY WITH A BOOK CLUB: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 17, Aug. 14; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Tuesday, July 18
GRIM READERS BOOK CLUB: July 18: "The Never Game" by Jeffrey Deaver; Aug. 22: "Verity" by Colleen Hoover; for adults; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
JERSEY CAPE WRITERS: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays; e-mail Jerseycapewriters01@gmail.com to register; share your writing and ideas in a friendly and supportive environment; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or Events.CMCLibrary.org.
SUSTAINABLE BOOK GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. third Tuesdays through December; with the Upper Township Green Team; virtual event; registration required. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
WOMEN OF COLOR DISCUSSION GROUP: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays; virtual group presented by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey; online networking, discussion, and wellness group for women of color. 609-652-3800 or MHANJ.org.
Wednesday, July 19
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOOK CHAT: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 19, Aug. 16; for adults; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton; registration required. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, July 20
INTO THE EVENING BOOK CLUB: 6 to 8 p.m. July 20, Aug. 17; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: 1 to 3 p.m. third Thursdays; lunch meeting of South Jersey Shore Chapter 1664 of NARFE; current, retired and spouses of Federal Employees are welcome; Shore Diner, 6710 Tilton Road, Egg Harbor Township. 609-822-2018 or NARFE.net.
Monday, July 24
MYSTERY AT THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: 6:30 to 8 p.m. fourth Mondays through December; virtual mystery and thriller book club for ages 18 and older; each month a new murder mystery book is picked and a book discussion will be held; presented by the Cape May County Library 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Wednesday, July 26
RATHER BE READING BOOK CLUB: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. last Wednesdays through Aug. 30; call for each month's book title; Somers Point Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 801 Shore Road, Somers Point. 609-927-7113 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, July 27
HAMILTON SUSTAINABILITEAM MEETING: 6:30 to 8 p.m. fourth Thursdays, no meeting in November; discuss how to make the Township of Hamilton more sustainable now and in the future; Municipal Building, 6101 13th St., Mays Landing. 609-805-1236 or townshipofhamilton.com.
Health, fitness
Friday, June 30
YOGA WITH TANYA DELFINI: 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays through December; no class Sept. 8, Nov. 10, 24; Cape May County Library/Sea Isle City Branch, 4800 Central Ave., Sea Isle City. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Saturday, July 1
MORNING RISE AND SHINE YOGA: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. July 1, 15, Aug. 5, 19; summer session with certified yoga instructor; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton; registration required. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
WILLOW CREEK WINERY VINEYARD VINYASA: 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.; open-level 60-minute vinyasa yoga with Tam Turse, RYT-500 from Gemini Movement; bring your own mat and props; Willow Creek Winery & Farm, 168 Stevens St., W. Cape May; $10 suggested donation. 609-770-8782 or willowcreekwinerycapemay.com.
Sunday, July 2
MEDITATION - ONLINE GROUP: 7:15 to 8 p.m. Sundays; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; staff offer a guided calming meditation or breathing exercise; to receive a link by email and join the group online, email btrendler@mhanj.org. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Monday, July 3
CHAIR YOGA - WITH LYNNE CATARRO: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays; no class 9/4, 10/9, 12/25; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
'GOT STRESS?' ONLINE GROUP: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays; online group meets to discuss daily wellness, coping strategies and tools to relieve stress and reduce anxiety; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; free. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
YOGA WITH SUZANNE KUBIK: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Sept. 14; no class July 6, Sept. 4; Cape May County Library/Stone Harbor Branch, 9516 Second Ave., Stone Harbor. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Wednesday, July 5
BUTTS & GUTS - MICHELLE BARBARO: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 30; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350.
EXPLORING SPIRITUALITY ONLINE WELLNESS GROUP: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; wellness group exploring themes of faith, hope, sense of purpose, and fulfilment. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
MEDITATION MEET-UP WITH TED COSTA: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through December; Woodbine Community Center, 812 Longfellow St., Woodbine. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MIND AND BODY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays; workshop is provided to individuals who live with a disability; participants discuss topics such as adapting, goal setting, refocusing and more; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. 609-652-3800, ext. 308 or MHAAC.info.
STRETCH & BURN - WITH KELLIE WOOD: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays; hosted by Cape May County Library; virtual event; no registration required. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
TAI CHI & QIGONG: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; with Cheryl Crews and Denise Jones; Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA - WITH JANET SPADA: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Wildwood Crest Library, and Thursdays at Lower Township Library; no meetings July 12, 26, Nov. 22, 23. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA - WITH KELLIE: 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; Sea Isle City Branch, 4800 Central Ave., Sea Isle City. 609-463-6350 or Events.CMCLibrary.org.
Thursday, July 6
'CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS' ONLINE WELLNESS GROUP: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays; online group to share artwork, discuss the creative process, and work on projects among peers; presented by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
GENTLE YOGA - WITH ELIZABETH KILCOURSE: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; bring a yoga mat; Upper Township Branch, 2050 Tuckahoe Road, Woodbine. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
'RISING MINDS' ONLINE MEETING: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; peer-led meeting for individuals age 18 to 30; participants discuss mental health, share experiences, develop tools for self-care and connect to others. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Tuesday, July 11
DEALING WITH DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; online support group for those living with depression. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
MINDFULNESS & MOVEMENT: 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through December; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
SLOW FLOW YOGA: 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through December; no class Nov. 7; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA WITH KELLIE WOOD: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Wednesday, July 12
SIBLING MEETING: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. second Wednesdays; meeting for siblings of adults with serious and persistent mental health concerns; support, education, coping strategies, resources and more; hosted by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. 973-571-4100 or MHAAC.info.
Thursday, July 13
YOGA AT THE LIBRARY: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. July 13, Aug. 10; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664.
Monday, July 17
MEMORY CAFÉ: 2 to 4 p.m. third Mondays; with Brookdale Senior Living Solutions; light refreshments served; for those experiencing memory loss, as well as their caregivers and family members; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE ONLINE GROUP : 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. third Mondays; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; for those who lost someone to suicide; via Zoom or by dial-in teleconference; both a therapist and a peer co-facilitate this meeting. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Tuesday, July 18
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP: 4 to 5 p.m. third Tuesdays; Seashore Gardens Living Center (SGLC) is offering a free monthly support group for family members and caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia; 22 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. 609-404-4848 or SeashoreGardens.org.
BODY IMAGE & BALANCE MEETINGS: 7 to 8 p.m. first and third Tuesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; call-in and online group for those living with or recovering from disordered eating. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Thursday, July 20
IFSS FAMILY MEETING: 7 to 8:30 p.m. third Thursdays; call in or join on Zoom; monthly evening meeting for family members of individuals who live with a mental health concern. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Music
Friday, June 30
MUSIC TO MY EARS - ONLINE: 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 4; uplifting online discussion group in which participants share favorite music selections and what it means to them; virtual event hosted by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. 609-652-3800 or mhanj.org.
Sunday, July 2
ABSECON CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 7 to 9 p.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 4 p.m. Aug. 27; bring your own chair or blanket; Heritage Park, 699 Blenheim Ave., Absecon. 609-641-0663.
Thursday, July 6
TONY MARTS PRESENTS 'ROCKIN' THE POINT' WITH THE BILLY WALTON BAND: 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays through summer; The Point, 998 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 609-626-4693.
Sunday, July 23
BAY ATLANTIC SYMPHONY AT SURFSIDE: 7 to 8 p.m. fourth Sundays through Aug. 27; the Bay Atlantic Symphony presents a new Symphony by the Sea series at Surfside Park; Avalon Surfside Park, 2901 Avalon Ave., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
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SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department’s mental health unit’s role at any scene is to take the temperature down at a tense situation, but the department confirmed the unit was not used Friday morning before officers killed a woman who was apparently in crisis.
On Friday morning, three officers fatally shot Melissa Perez, who was in her home with a hammer at the time. The chief said she was appearing to have a mental health episode and the officers did not follow the department’s protocol.
Deputy Chief Jesse Salame told KENS 5 the supervisor on scene should have called the unit.
The unit consists of 16 officers, two detectives and two sergeants. They are staffed 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. However, they always have three officers on call. While this special unit has special training, since 2021, every officer in Texas must complete 40 hours of crisis intervention training.
The Alamo Area Council of Governments’ Public Safety Division teaches cadets and peace officers across the state that training. While they do partner with SAPD on certain programs, they do not teach the cadets this particular course. However, what is taught at this academy is similar to what is taught at all police academies.
“It’s important that all officers have familiarity with people in crisis because unfortunately in today’s age, we deal with them on a very regular basis,” Instructor Tom Vitacco said.
Vitacco said a large portion of the training is focused on communication.
“The main thing we talk about In de-escalation is trying to communicate with somebody where they’re not making it worse,” Vitacco said.
After learning proper communication skills, the cadets or officers use a simulator.
“Unlike a video game where it’s all about using force and shooting guns, that’s not what this is about,” Vitacco said. ”It’s about getting officers to think and work through these solutions and not every scenario involves any time of use of force.”
He said use of force is always the last resort, especially when dealing with mental health calls.
“You’re talking with them, and not at them,” He said.
SAPD does share its mental health protocol with the public. Click here to view it. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/law-enforcement/sapds-mental-health-unit-not-called-during-fatal-shooting-melissa-perez/273-c1d30217-0030-4fe7-995f-52b68be86f1e | 2023-06-30T04:34:30 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/law-enforcement/sapds-mental-health-unit-not-called-during-fatal-shooting-melissa-perez/273-c1d30217-0030-4fe7-995f-52b68be86f1e |
SAN ANTONIO — Residents in the small community of Lytle are being advised to boil any water they plan to use for consumption starting midnight Thursday night as crews tend to a water main break.
Officials have not provided a timeline for how long the notice will be in effect, and Mayor Ruben Gonzalez alerted residents about the break via Facebook as early as 5 p.m. One commenter said she was experiencing "extremely low pressure" since 2 p.m. Thursday.
Anyone planning to use water for washing their hands or face, brushing their teeth, drinking or cooking are advised to first bring it to a roiling boil and keep it their for two minutes first. That kills any potential bacteria that children, older people and those with weak immune systems are particularly susceptible to.
Residents can also use bottled water in the meantime.
Officials will provide notice when residents no longer have to boil their water.
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SAN ANTONIO — Fire crews could be seen battling massive flames at an abandoned warehouse along the 4700 block of Rittiman Road on Thursday night.
SAFD Chief Charles Hood said no one appeared to be hurt in the fire, which sparked shortly before 9 p.m. and drew a response of nearly 40 units. A cause has not yet been determined.
By 9:45 p.m. large flames were no longer visible, but crews remained on scene to extinguish hotspots. With the sound of fire crews banging in the now-destroyed building behind him, Hood said the structure's deteriorating conditions made it particularly hazardous.
Hood cited the possibility of "human activity" in and around the building, despite its apparent vacancy.
This is a developing story. Check back with KENS5.com for updates.
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KENS 5 has brought numerous firsts to South Texas television, including being the first local station with a helicopter, the first with its own Doppler radar and the first to air a local morning news program.
Over the years, KENS 5 has worked to transform local news. Our cameras have been the lens bringing history into local viewers' homes. We're proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today.
Today, KENS 5 continues to set the standard in local broadcasting and is recognized by its peers for excellence and innovation. The KENS 5 News team focuses on stories that really matter to our community.
You can find KENS 5 in more places than ever before, including KENS5.com, the KENS 5 app, the KENS 5 YouTube channel, KENS 5's Roku and Fire TV apps, and across social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more!
Want to get in touch with someone at KENS 5? You can send a message using our Contacts page or email one of our team members. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-fire-rittiman-safd-police-texas/273-287e60f0-b570-4263-84e4-8abe92dc581a | 2023-06-30T04:34:43 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-fire-rittiman-safd-police-texas/273-287e60f0-b570-4263-84e4-8abe92dc581a |
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SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The Indianapolis 500 was held more than a month ago, but the racing hasn't stopped for fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
Dave Calabro visited the museum and spoke with race fans who were touring the museum to hear their good news.
Jordan Shirar was with a group of people from Happiness Bag Inc. in Terre Haute, an adaptive recreation and education center for people with intellectual disabilities.
"It has been fantastic. This is actually my third time bringing a group here, but each time it is so cool to see everybody's faces light up and actually be on the track and just the whole thing is fantastic to see," he said.
Dave also met a 6-foot, 10-inch man from Barcelona, Spain who is on a tour of the Midwest. He said his group knew of the Speedway, but was "pleasantly surprised" by the museum.
"Good news is the traveling I get to do in the U.S.," he said. "I got to experience a lot of places and found this gem in Indianapolis."
"It's really well done. We're enjoying it," said another visitor.
For those who work at the museum, the good news starts with two new exhibits that are set to debut this week. But new exhibits aside, just coming to work is always a thrill.
"We've got over 30 Indy 500-winning cars here, so you can't beat that."
Watch more from Dave's visit to the IMS Museum in the video player above and find more "Good News" segments in the links below. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/good-news/good-news-indianapolis-motor-speedway-museum-dave-calabro/531-e18b22df-9c7a-4e56-ae91-61bdf808c46c | 2023-06-30T04:36:38 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/good-news/good-news-indianapolis-motor-speedway-museum-dave-calabro/531-e18b22df-9c7a-4e56-ae91-61bdf808c46c |
A Fort Wayne man convicted of a 2022 murder and sentenced to a total of 91 years wants a new trial.
Anthony Lopez, 42, said two motions denied by a judge before his trial prevented him from having a fair shot with the jury.
Lopez was convicted in November for the April 2022 murder of 63-year-old William Kintzel, who was found dead in a wooded area near Birchwood and McCormick streets. The victim had been shot three times.
Police identified Lopez and another man after an officer named them through photos released of the two suspects, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Fort Wayne Detective Jeff Marsee. The other suspect, 42-year-old Michael Barker, is wanted on an active warrant for felony murder and robbery.
Lopez was arrested days after the murder during a traffic stop. At that time, the man who was with Lopez gave consent to have his vehicle searched. The search led police to find a bag with a gun in it, which was determined to not be used in the murders, according to a brief filed Thursday by Mark Thoma, Lopez’s appeal attorney.
Police then arrested Lopez on charges of murder, carrying a firearm as a convicted felon and a sentencing enhancement for using a gun in the offenses. Lopez and Thoma have now called into question two separate issues related to the gun.
Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull made two decisions that unfairly impacted Lopez, according to the brief submitted to the appellate court. Gull denied one motion that would have allowed Lopez to have the murder and sentencing enhancement charge tried by a separate jury from the gun possession charge and rejected another motion that would have kept the jury from learning about the gun found with Lopez.
Thoma said the gun was found in an illegal search because the driver of the car gave consent to search the vehicle but did not and could not give officers permission to search Lopez’s bag, where the gun was found. The attorney said the search ultimately violated his client’s federal protection against unreasonable search and seizure.
The search of the bag was unreasonable and the result should not have been disclosed at trial, Thoma said, because officers did not try to find out who the backpack belonged to before looking through it. He added that statements made to police about the gun should be suppressed “as they were the result of the original, unreasonable search and were the fruit of an illegal search.”
Regardless, the gun-related charge should have been separated from the murder because Thoma said it “was simply too unrelated and too remote from the murder charge to be tried at the same time as the murder count.” He added it could have had a prejudicial impact with the jury. Thoma said keeping the charges together was done to make the jury think that if Lopez had a weapon then, he likely had one the day of the murder.
Supervising Deputy Attorney General George Sherman, on behalf of the state, disagreed with Thoma in his brief because he said the jury was given a fair view of the case.
The court acted appropriately in allowing the gun to be admitted as evidence, and the police were reasonable when they assumed the driver gave consent to search everything in the vehicle.
But even if the handgun was suppressed as evidence, Sherman said, it was made clear to the jury that the handgun police found when they arrested Lopez was not the same weapon that killed Kintzel. He added that the murder conviction was supported by substantial independent evidence.
Regarding Lopez’s denied motion to separate the cases, Sherman said the evidence was not too complex for jurors to understand and distinguish between the charges. He said Lopez failed to show that the court abused its discretion with the decision to keep the charges together.
Lopez’s request has been sent to the state’s Court of Appeals. Appeal cases are considered only at judges’ discretion. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/courts/man-convicted-of-2022-murder-wants-new-trial-case-sent-to-court-of-appeals/article_6fee6f42-1694-11ee-a198-7b0b495c8b04.html | 2023-06-30T04:36:40 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/courts/man-convicted-of-2022-murder-wants-new-trial-case-sent-to-court-of-appeals/article_6fee6f42-1694-11ee-a198-7b0b495c8b04.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — A memorial fund has been established to benefit the family of an Indiana State Police trooper who was killed by a vehicle involved in a pursuit.
Donations in memory of Trooper Aaron N. Smith can be made at Indiana Members Credit Union branches or by calling 800-556-9268, Indiana State Police announced Thursday.
They can also be made via PayPal to the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization at this link.
Companies and other organizations who are looking to provide donations to help with funeral and other final expenses can contribute directly to the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation at:
Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, Inc.
1710 South 10th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
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Smith, 33, died from injuries he received when he was struck by a vehicle that was being pursued by other ISP troopers on Ronald Reagan Parkway near Interstate 70 Wednesday evening. Smith was deploying stop sticks in attempt to slow the suspect vehicle when he was struck.
He has been a trooper with Indiana State Police for about five years, after initially joining the department in 2018. Smith, a 2008 Whiteland High School graduate, is survived by his wife. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/memorial-fund-donations-isp-indiana-state-police-trooper-aaron-smith/531-86ffef4a-2902-4d49-b149-860871c13096 | 2023-06-30T04:36:44 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/memorial-fund-donations-isp-indiana-state-police-trooper-aaron-smith/531-86ffef4a-2902-4d49-b149-860871c13096 |
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WHITELAND, Ind. — Tributes continue to pour in for fallen Indiana State Police Trooper Aaron Smith, who was killed Wednesday night in the line of duty during a police chase.
Members of the public have started to leave flowers and tributes on Smith's police car, which is on display outside Indiana State Police Post 52 on the east side.
Smith was hit and killed Wednesday night during a police chase. He was throwing out stop sticks to try to stop a suspect's vehicle when he was hit.
He died a short time later at Eskenazi Hospital.
Smith served his community beyond just his Indiana State Police uniform.
Those who knew him, like his former football coach from Whiteland High School, Darren Fisher, are calling Smith a servant leader.
"He always modeled commitment, toughness and team," Fisher said.
That's how Fisher will remember Smith under the Friday night lights on a football field.
"He was a guy that never missed. He was a guy that understood football character. He was the guy that all of us as coaches loved to have on our team," Fisher added.
In life, Smith, who was also a wrestler and graduated from Whiteland High School in 2008, was a team player, too.
This past spring, he helped his hometown clean up after a tornado hit.
"He was there because he wanted to be there, and he wanted to help desperately," said Fisher.
The 33-year-old also served his country. Smith was a sergeant in the Indiana National Guard since 2011, working in the transportation unit in Michigan City.
The Indiana National Guard issued a statement Thursday, calling Smith an outstanding soldier:
"Our heartfelt, sincere and deep condolences go to the family, friends, peers and loved ones of Sgt. Aaron Smith, who died in the line of duty with the Indiana State Police. He was an outstanding Indiana National Guard soldier with our transportation unit in Michigan City. Judging by his membership in the Guard and State Police, he had a desire to serve his community, state and nation, and he will be missed."
This past spring, the Indiana State Police recognized Smith for saving the life of two different people in separate incidents where someone had been shot. In both cases, the Indiana State Police said the people are alive today because of Smith's actions.
"Aaron was a kid that would do anything for anyone," said Butch Zike, Whiteland High School's former athletic director. "He was what you'd want to be a police officer because he was going to be kind, he was going to be fair. He was going to worry about the individual more than what his job was.
"He made the most of himself and he cared about so many people."
"He was the guy that thought of other people before himself," said Fisher, who saw that firsthand last year, when he said Smith traded shifts, working the Saturday after Thanksgiving just so he could be the security detail for his former coach when Whiteland went to the state football championships.
"Walking in that tunnel and seeing him standing there, he just said he wouldn't want to be anywhere else," Fisher recalled.
Memorial fund established
Donations in memory of Trooper Aaron N. Smith can be made at Indiana Members Credit Union branches or by calling 800-556-9268, Indiana State Police announced Thursday.
They can also be made via PayPal to the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization at this link.
Companies and other organizations who are looking to provide donations to help with funeral and other final expenses can contribute directly to the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation at:
Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, Inc.
1710 South 10th Street
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Law enforcement agencies across the state will be watching for impaired drivers around the Independence Day holiday.
The agencies will participate in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign to educate motorists about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving, a news release from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute said.
Starting today until July 8, officers will increase patrols with the primary goal of preventing tragedies previously seen around the July 4th holiday.
The extra high-visibility enforcement is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, the news release said.
“Impaired driving is a serious problem that claims the lives of thousands of people each year in our state and nation. While increased enforcement efforts can help to reduce impaired driving, we cannot simply arrest our way out of this problem,” said Devon McDonald, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
About three dozen people die in the U.S. in drunken-driving crashes every day. That’s about one person every 39 minutes and more than 13,384 annually, according to the federal government.
Of the 949 traffic fatalities that occurred last year in Indiana, 110, or about 12%, were alcohol-related.
In Indiana, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. In addition, drivers younger than 21 with a blood alcohol content of 0.02 or higher face fines and a license suspension for up to one year.
Impaired driving includes more than just alcohol. Drugs and even some over-the-counter medications also can cause impairment and slow coordination, judgment and reaction times on the road, the news release said.
In the Hoosier State, police are seeing an increasing number of people driving drug-impaired, especially under the influence of marijuana.
In the first quarter of 2023, half of the tests given for drug-impaired driving came back positive for one or more substances. More than 60% of those positive tests were poly-drug, or more than one drug detected.
“If you are going to drink or use drugs, make sure you have a plan to get home safely. Call a cab, ride-share service, or a friend or family member to pick you up,” said Jim Bryan, traffic safety director for the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
“Don’t risk your life and the lives of others by driving impaired.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/police-in-indiana-to-crack-down-on-impaired-driving-during-for-holiday-stretch/article_ee76e0a6-16bc-11ee-a405-1bd7739303db.html | 2023-06-30T04:36:52 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/police-in-indiana-to-crack-down-on-impaired-driving-during-for-holiday-stretch/article_ee76e0a6-16bc-11ee-a405-1bd7739303db.html |
About 150 volunteers wearing matching bright blue Intern Day of Service T-shirts busied themselves at four Fort Wayne Community elementary schools Thursday, taking on such tasks as landscaping and repainting playground equipment.
The college interns’ workplaces – MedPro Group, Zimmer Biomet, Fort Wayne Metals, Ash Brokerage, Do it Best and Weigand Construction – offered the opportunity to promote servant leadership and immerse the participants in the community, said Alex Blauvelt of MedPro Group.
“We want the Fort Wayne area to know larger companies see what kinds of investments are being made in the community, and we want to invest as well,” he said.
Fort Wayne Community Schools gladly accepted the help to rejuvenate the curb appeal at Fairfield, Harrison Hill, South Wayne and Study elementary schools. The district – which has about 50 schools – lacks the staff to complete the tasks, said Pete Smith, maintenance and operations manager.
“We’re never going to turn down the opportunity to have 150 volunteers help us do some of this stuff,” Smith said.
More volunteers are expected to complete similar work July 20 through a special Day of Caring sponsored by United Way of Allen County, Smith said. He noted that effort will benefit 10 schools.
FWCS supplied the materials and worked with the principals to ensure volunteers have access to bathrooms, water and an air-conditioned area for breaks, Smith said. The district also provided bus transportation to each site from a central gathering point – Electric Works.
Haze from the Canadian wildfires lingered over the city as interns addressed needs throughout the school grounds and playground.
“Everybody is very eager,” Blauvelt said at Fairfield, where interns from MedPro Group, Zimmer Biomet and Fort Wayne Metals spread mulch. “You can tell they have a heart to serve.”
Audriana Wolfe is from Decatur and studying at Purdue University Fort Wayne. She credited her Christian upbringing for wanting to volunteer Thursday.
“We’re doing it because we have love to share,” said Wolfe, a Fort Wayne Metals intern.
She and others also noted the networking opportunities. Ann Bertram, Ashley Velasquez and Cali Hoffman were among the interns who promptly introduced themselves when they began working alongside each other on Fairfield’s playground.
Zimmer Biomet intern Jefter Pereira and MedPro Group intern Aleena Mongerie said they enjoy giving back to the community.
Neither attends a school in northeast Indiana. Pereira is from the country of Brazil, and Mongerie is from Munster.
Both said they would consider moving to Fort Wayne after graduation.
Pereira said volunteering has exposed him to more of the city, and Mongerie said the community seems like a “good starting-out place.”
College intern Ashley Velasquez spreads wood chips on the Fairfield Elementary School playground Thursday during a volunteer opportunity offered through her workplace. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/interns-freshen-curb-appeal-at-four-fort-wayne-community-schools/article_b7d965a2-16b0-11ee-95f3-a33902f463ff.html | 2023-06-30T04:36:58 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/interns-freshen-curb-appeal-at-four-fort-wayne-community-schools/article_b7d965a2-16b0-11ee-95f3-a33902f463ff.html |
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LIBERTY HILL, Texas — A video circulating social media is gaining notoriety after the Mayor of Liberty Hill was heckled during a public gathering in which she declared June as Pride Month for the city
The incident has motivated a mother and her child who were in attendance to open up after experiencing pushback from residents, but also the support from people online.
"In response to a large outcry from the citizens in Liberty Hill, Texas, I am going to proclaim Gay Pride month at the request of some of our citizens," said Mayor Branigan.
"Lord Jesus, help us Lord Jesus! Lord Have Mercy," said some community members in the crowd.
That proclamation on June 14 led to some pushback, but also some support.
Tyler Welcher is one of the teens who helped present the proclamation. They say they appreciate the mayor's support after receiving bullying and threats at school.
"I mean it doesn't really bother me because it's nothing that I have heard before," said Welcher.
Some Liberty Hill residents took to the council chambers on June 14 and shared more of pushback to the mayor's decision to make that proclamation.
"So now that this divisive and irrelevant proclamation is sadly in the official record, I have a few questions for you and the rest of the council. What month is there reserved for police officer appreciation? How about firefighters or paramedics," said a community member.
For Amanda Crossland, the proclamation, and that reaction, hit close to home. She lost her son Jaycee to suicide after she says he was bullied for coming out.
"He didn't tell his peers until September. And then ten days later, he died," said Crossland.
She was there for this month's proclamation and says she hopes the community understands that the mayor's words were meant to unite not divide.
"Pride to me is accepting and loving you for who you are, regardless of who that is," said Crossland.
Tyler's mother Amy Welcher says she couldn't believe what was being said to her child.
"I felt really bad for my kid to have to hear that that's how people feel about them," said Welcher.
Regardless, all of them say they are proud of the mayor for taking this step, and hope to see acceptance come from the community they know and love. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/williamson-county/liberty-hill-mayor-heckled-as-proclaims-june-pride-month-for-the-city/269-5d993f87-bbf5-4b33-8c80-d9131c48f4ba | 2023-06-30T04:53:23 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/williamson-county/liberty-hill-mayor-heckled-as-proclaims-june-pride-month-for-the-city/269-5d993f87-bbf5-4b33-8c80-d9131c48f4ba |
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Sullivan County Commission passed a budget for the next fiscal year that includes a reduction in the amount of property tax revenue reserved for schools.
Both Kingsport and Bristol city schools will see less funding, with Kingsport losing a little over $3 million and Bristol nearly $2 million.
County Mayor Richard Venable said county funding of city schools is based on a formula in state law.
“That formula this year came up where we didn’t fund the cities at the level we have in the past using property tax basis because we’ve just had a tremendous increase in sales tax,” Venable said.
Bristol’s director of schools, Annette Tudor, said the school system prepared its budget assuming county funding would stay the same and was not aware of the reduced funds.
“We’ve done that in previous years and had no information prior to our budgeting season that we should consider something different,” Tudor said.
Tudor said the budget doesn’t take into account the effects of inflation on supplies and utility costs in the school district.
“So the only way that we can offset that if we have no increased funding is to cut positions, cut operational expenses, cut capital projects,” said Tudor.
Venable said he believes the school systems are in good shape.
“We’re just so fortunate to have three great school systems and our cities are very responsible,” said Venable. “And I think they’re not going to let important city programs go.”
The $270 million budget passed without a property tax increase. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/county-budget-approved-with-reduced-funding-for-bristol-kingsport-schools/ | 2023-06-30T04:54:34 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/county-budget-approved-with-reduced-funding-for-bristol-kingsport-schools/ |
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Five people have been arrested and 17 others are expected to be charged after video captured a group of teens beating and robbing another teen in front of a crowd in the back of an elementary school in Havertown, Pennsylvania, police said.
The attack occurred on June 19 at 9:13 p.m. in the basketball court area behind Chatham Park Elementary School on 400 Allston Road, police said. A 15-year-old boy told investigators he was attacked by six to eight teen boys and girls who robbed him of his "Yeezy" slides. The boy said he was able to escape and ran to the 100 block of Glen Arbor Road where a resident helped him and called police.
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Investigators said a total of 22 teen boys and girls watched, recorded or participated in the attack. On Thursday, Haverford Township Police announced they've arrested three 13-year-old boys, a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy in connection to the attack and robbery. Four of the teens are from Havertown while a fifth teen is from Upper Darby, police said.
All five teens are charged with aggravated assault, robbery, riot, terroristic threats, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct. Police also said a sixth teen will be charged once they're identified while the remaining 16 teens will be charged with disorderly conduct and township ordinance violations.
Police continue to investigate and more charges may be coming against other individuals, officials said. Anyone with information on the incident should call the Haverford Township Police Department/Investigations Division at 610-853-1298 ext. 1230, Detective Joseph Fuller at 610-853-1298 ext. 1123 or the Haverford Township Police Department's anonymous tip line at 610-853-9213.
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“The Starling Girl” is 17-year-old Jem Starling, who finds herself trapped in fundamentalist Christian culture in rural Kentucky. Deeply conflicted and morally confused, Jem is pushed by forces in her family and in the church to change her behavior, which, at least initially, is innocently faithful.
That’s clear from the opening scenes of writer-director Laurel Parmet’s powerfully observed drama. Jem (Eliza Scanlen) is first seen as the charismatic center of a worship dance, then presented by her mother Heidi (Wrenn Schmidt) for possible courtship by the pastor’s youngest son (Austin Abrams).
Shaken by the possibility, Jem runs outside the church and sits crying on the steps. Sitting above her smoking and hiding out for his own reasons is Owen (Lewis Pullman), the pastor’s older son, who’s the church’s youth pastor.
From that second, it’s clear that Jem has a crush on Owen. But it’s just as clear that the strictures of the church — she’s admonished by a woman because her bra is visible through her dress and forced to put on her mom’s sweater — are grating on her.
So begins a complex drama that brings in the Starling family, the strict, by-the-Bible Heidi, Jem’s little sisters and her father, Paul (Jimmi Simpson), a recovering alcoholic who is sent back to drink by the death of one of his former bandmates from before he was saved.
Add in the church’s youth group — where Jem not so innocently connects with Owen — the dance troupe that she takes over and Owen’s wife Misty (Jessamine Burgum), who oversees the dancers, and Parmet has created a potent platform for examining the repression, hypocrisy and paternalism of the fundamentalist culture, thankfully without preaching or presenting everything in stark black and white/good and evil.
Without divulging much more, suffice it to say that the characters “pray on” their possible actions, using what they believe is God’s intention to justify their behavior. The adults, Jem’s parents, the pastor and church members are quick to pass scornful judgment on Jem.
Scanlen of “Little Women” and “Babyteeth” verifies that she is one of today’s best actresses with her performance as Jem, giving her both the sincere faithfulness and independent desire to create the film’s central conflict and carry the movie.
Pullman is well matched with her, a smoldering temptation who deals with his own conflicts in a far different manner. And Schmidt and Simpson are each excellent, bringing depth to their characters that takes them beyond type.
Parmet’s knowing examination of fundamentalist culture — from the conservative dress, to church services and celebrations, public shaming, patriarchy and hypocrisy — makes “The Starling Girl” more than a coming-of-age story.
Scanlen certainly does portray a teenager finding herself. But she does so within a cultural environment that is so restrictive, judgmental and, for young women, determinative that the picture becomes a study of attempting to escape from repression, with few tools and little support.
There, for those experienced in the fundamentalist culture, "The Starling Girl” rings true and loud.
Oscar Best Picture winners from worst to first
Oscar Best Picture winners from worst to first
Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences votes on the best and most influential films of the year. The Oscars are a reflection of excellence within all filmmaking crafts and departments of that year, with an Academy Award for Best Picture being the crowning achievement that every film aspires to win.
With the media and public opinion playing an increasing part in the broader discussion over the Academy Awards in recent years, the nominees and eventual winners undergo a significant amount of scrutiny. The Best Picture trophy, in particular, receives the most attention and controversy. The Best Picture winner of each ceremony can be seen as a reflection of where the national conversation is at a given time. These are motion pictures that tackle issues of race and class and include movies ranging from epic period pieces to modern-day crime dramas. Some of these films, particularly the older ones, may not resonate with modern audiences.
As the Oscars shifted from including films of all genres to focusing on prestige arthouse dramas in the major categories, a backlash from audiences stemmed from a perceived snubbing of “The Dark Knight” in 2008 led to an expansion of the Best Picture category from five nominees to 10, at most. Since then, animated films and genre pictures have been recognized in this prestigious category.
Stacker utilized IMDb to rank all 90-plus Oscar Best Picture-winning movies. The movies are ranked according to their IMDb user rating, with ties broken by the number of votes each movie received. Ratings are up to date as of March 19, 2022. Please note that the years listed for each movie refer to the years they were released, which occasionally differ from the years in which they received Oscars.
Keep reading to see each of these Best Picture winners, and learn more about how they have stood the test of time.
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Miramax
#93. The Broadway Melody (1929)
- Director: Harry Beaumont
- IMDb user rating: 5.7
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 100 minutes
The musical film “The Broadway Melody” was monumental in many respects: It was the first sound film, the first film with a Technicolor sequence, and the first musical film to win Best Picture. The film, which focused on a pair of vaudeville sisters trying to make it big on Broadway, was the top-grossing film of 1929 and is considered the first “complete” Hollywood musical. However, many contemporary critics and movie-watchers consider “The Broadway Melody” to be highly derivative and clichéd.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#92. Cavalcade (1933)
- Director: Frank Lloyd
- IMDb user rating: 5.8
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 112 minutes
Considered a compelling and well-acted story, “Cavalcade” follows two English families of two different socioeconomic classes and all of their respective tragedies and triumphs. The film spans from 1899 to 1933, with several historical events affecting the families differently. However, “Cavalcade” isn’t well-remembered today, and the story is considered to be incohesive and sentimental by modern standards.
Fox Film Corporation
#91. Cimarron (1931)
- Director: Wesley Ruggles
- IMDb user rating: 5.9
- Metascore: 70
- Runtime: 123 minutes
Produced by long-defunct studio RKO, “Cimarron” was the first Western to receive the coveted Best Picture trophy. The film is epic in scale, starting with the Oklahoma land rush of 1899 and going to 1929. However, the storytelling is described as “scattershot” by contemporary critics, and its racial overtones and stereotypes are considered unacceptable by modern standards.
RKO Radio Pictures
#90. Tom Jones (1963)
- Director: Tony Richardson
- IMDb user rating: 6.5
- Metascore: 77
- Runtime: 129 minutes
Based on a novel by Henry Fielding, “Tom Jones” was one of the most acclaimed comedies of its time. Starring Albert Finney as the eponymous character, the film takes place in 18th-century England and the exploits of a lively and womanizing man. Even beating out the epic film “Cleopatra,” “Tom Jones” was an unusual film for its time, featuring a silent film-like opening and constant fourth-wall-breaking.
Woodfall Film Productions
#89. The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
- Director: Cecil B. DeMille
- IMDb user rating: 6.6
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 152 minutes
Cecil B. DeMille’s 2 1/2-hour film centers around the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, featuring Charlton Heston as the circus manager and James Stewart as a clown who never removes his makeup. The film also featured the real-life circus troupe, showcasing over a thousand people and hundreds of animals, making this movie a logistical triumph. However, the film was thought in later decades to be overstuffed, bloated, and dull.
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Paramount Pictures
#88. The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
- Director: Robert Z. Leonard
- IMDb user rating: 6.7
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 176 minutes
This musical and drama film was a fictionalized account and tribute to Broadway producer and impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. William Powell takes the lead in “The Great Ziegfeld,” which features several elaborate sets and dance numbers. While the film set a standard for musical filmmaking and biographical pictures, “The Great Ziegfeld” is now looked back upon as excessive and too lengthy, with the running time coming at nearly three hours.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#87. Gigi (1958)
- Directors: Vincente Minnelli, Charles Walters
- IMDb user rating: 6.7
- Metascore: 82
- Runtime: 115 minutes
Based on Colette’s novella of the same name, “Gigi” is about a carefree woman and a rich playboy in Paris as their relationship blooms. The film is a romantic musical, featuring many original songs from writer Alan Jay Lerner and composer Frederick Loewe, who previously collaborated to make “My Fair Lady.” The film set a then-record for winning nine Academy Award wins.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#86. Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
- Directors: Michael Anderson, John Farrow
- IMDb user rating: 6.8
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 175 minutes
The Jules Verne novel “Around the World in Eighty Days” received its most successful adaptation in 1956, with an epic adventure-comedy film that ultimately won five Academy Awards. The film tells the classic tale of Phineas Hogg (David Niven) and his valet Passepartout (Mexican comedian Cantinflas), who has made a bet that a person can travel the entire globe in just 80 days. The film was praised as funny, although it is also thought to be long-winding.
Michael Todd Company
#85. Going My Way (1944)
- Director: Leo McCarey
- IMDb user rating: 7.0
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 126 minutes
Bing Crosby established himself in Hollywood as a massive box-office draw with “Going My Way,” a light-hearted musical starring Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald, and Risë Stevens. Crosby plays Father Chuck O’Malley, a priest who is transferred to a church in New York City. The church is failing financially, but O’Malley’s unconventional style leads to success and inspires his older superior. The film is best known for introducing the song “Swinging on a Star,” which also won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Paramount Pictures
#84. Shakespeare in Love (1998)
- Director: John Madden
- IMDb user rating: 7.1
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 123 minutes
This film imagined an affair between playwright William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) and a woman (Gwyneth Paltrow), with “Shakespeare in Love” featuring several moments and characters meant to allude to Shakespeare’s most famous plays, and which culminates in Shakespeare’s work in “Twelfth Night.” Now-disgraced Harvey Weinstein was one of the producers behind the film, with his Oscars campaign being infamously aggressive. The film controversially beat out Steven Spielberg’s World War II film “Saving Private Ryan” for the coveted Best Picture award.
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Universal Pictures
#83. The Life of Emile Zola (1937)
- Director: William Dieterle
- IMDb user rating: 7.2
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 116 minutes
Nineteenth-century French author Émile Zola is the subject of this biographical film that explores her role in the political scandal known as the Dreyfus affair. However, the film mostly failed in exploring anti-Semitic injustice in 19th-century France—due to being produced during the Great Depression, the Nazi rise to power in Germany, and a period of censorship and timidity in Hollywood.
Warner Bros.
#82. Gentleman’s Agreement (1947)
- Director: Elia Kazan
- IMDb user rating: 7.2
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 118 minutes
Gregory Peck stars in “Gentleman’s Agreement” as a journalist who poses as a Jew to research anti-Semitic behavior in affluent neighborhoods and areas in New York City and Connecticut. The film was praised in its time for its depiction of prejudice, although some still considered the protagonist to be naive. Still, the film was declared historically significant and selected for preservation by the Library of Congress in 2017.
Twentieth Century Fox
#81. An American in Paris (1951)
- Director: Vincente Minnelli
- IMDb user rating: 7.2
- Metascore: 83
- Runtime: 114 minutes
The musical-comedy “An American in Paris,” based on the 1928 orchestral composition of the same name, features the music of George Gershwin and stars Gene Kelly, who also provided the choreography for the film. The film is considered one of the best movie musicals of all time, ending with a 17-minute dance number featuring Kelly and Leslie Caron. However, modern critics believe the film pales in comparison to the many musicals of the era.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#80. Chariots of Fire (1981)
- Director: Hugh Hudson
- IMDb user rating: 7.2
- Metascore: 78
- Runtime: 125 minutes
Depicting two athletes who competed in the 1924 Olympics, “Chariots of Fire” stars Ben Cross and Ian Charleson as athletes Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, respectively. Liddell is a devout Christian running for the “glory of God,” while Abrahams is a Jewish man trying to overcome anti-Semitism and prejudice. Perhaps the most famous aspect of the film is its soundtrack, as the theme and the famous beach-running scene are continually referenced in pop culture.
Twentieth Century Fox
#79. Out of Africa (1985)
- Director: Sydney Pollack
- IMDb user rating: 7.2
- Metascore: 69
- Runtime: 161 minutes
“Out of Africa” contained plenty of prestige, having been directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep. Loosely based on the autobiography of the same name by Karen Blixen, written under the pseudonym Isak Dinesen, the film takes place in colonial Kenya, with Streep playing Blixen, a Danish baroness, and Redford as a game hunter with whom Blixen has a passionate love affair. The film received lukewarm reviews on release for its length and slow pace, with its Best Picture win coming as a surprise.
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Mirage Enterprises
#78. Chicago (2002)
- Director: Rob Marshall
- IMDb user rating: 7.2
- Metascore: 81
- Runtime: 113 minutes
“Chicago” is based on the musical of the same name, which originally debuted on Broadway in 1975. The film retells the story of a couple of murderesses who find themselves imprisoned and preparing for trial in 1920s Chicago. The film switches between “real-life” scenes and imaginative vaudeville musical numbers in the characters’ heads. Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, and John C. Reilly star in the film that beat out “The Hours,” “The Pianist,” and “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” for Best Picture.
Miramax
#77. Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
- Director: Bruce Beresford
- IMDb user rating: 7.3
- Metascore: 81
- Runtime: 99 minutes
Based on Alfred Uhry’s play of the same name, “Driving Miss Daisy” explores racial relations between Miss Daisy, a 72-year-old Jewish woman portrayed by Academy Award-winning actress Jessica Tandy, and an African American chauffeur named Hoke (Morgan Freeman). The two bond as they both experience different kinds of prejudices. The film received the Best Picture trophy over contenders such as “My Left Foot” and “Dead Poets Society,” yet, unusually, didn’t garner a Best Director nomination.
The Zanuck Company
#76. Nomadland (2020)
- Director: Chloé Zhao
- IMDb user rating: 7.3
- Metascore: 93
- Runtime: 107 minutes
Chloé Zhao took home her first Oscar for Best Director for “Nomadland,” a film that follows Fern (Frances McDormand) as she packs her life up and hits the road in her van following the death of her husband. Based on the nonfiction book “Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century,” the film explores transience and how community can form even amongst people who don’t put down roots. McDormand won her third Best Actress Oscar for her role in the movie.
Cor Cordium Productions
#75. The Shape of Water (2017)
- Director: Guillermo del Toro
- IMDb user rating: 7.3
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 123 minutes
Guillermo del Toro once again made a dark fantasy film with “The Shape of Water,” which is set in 1962 and follows a mute cleaner (Sally Hawkins) who falls in love with a humanoid amphibian creature (Doug Jones). Like many of del Toro’s films, “The Shape of Water” has themes of conformity, otherness, and silence while also touching on Cold War paranoia. The movie was praised for its visuals, cinematography, musical score, and performances.
Double Dare You (DDY)
#74. Grand Hotel (1932)
- Director: Edmund Goulding
- IMDb user rating: 7.4
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 112 minutes
“Grand Hotel” still has the distinction of being the only film to win Best Picture at the Oscars without being nominated in any other category. The 1932 drama film takes place in a luxurious hotel in Berlin, with several different occupants dealing with their respective dramas as they intersect through the story. The complexly structured film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in 2007. Still, it is better known as a 1989 Broadway musical featuring performers like Jane Krakowski and Michael Jeter.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#73. Oliver! (1968)
- Director: Carol Reed
- IMDb user rating: 7.4
- Metascore: 74
- Runtime: 153 minutes
“Oliver!” is based on the stage musical of the same name, which in turn was an adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens novel, “Oliver Twist.” Like the novel, the film centers on a young orphan named Oliver Twist, who, after being punished for asking for more food, resorts to a life of pickpocketing. Some critics considered the film to be better than the stage version, saying that the film appealed to people of all ages.
Romulus Films
#72. Terms of Endearment (1983)
- Director: James L. Brooks
- IMDb user rating: 7.4
- Metascore: 79
- Runtime: 132 minutes
James L. Brooks won three Academy Awards for his roles in writing, producing, and directing “Terms of Endearment,” a family comedy-drama. The film focuses on a mother-daughter duo (Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger) and their relationship as their individual lives change over the course of 30 years. The film, which also starred Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Jeff Daniels, and John Lithgow, is still regarded as a classic “tearjerker” with memorable acting performances.
Paramount Pictures
#71. The English Patient (1996)
- Director: Anthony Minghella
- IMDb user rating: 7.4
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 162 minutes
Taking place during World War II, “The English Patient” tells the story of four individuals who each move into an abandoned Italian villa in the final days of the war. The titular English patient has suffered burns and is unrecognizable. He tells his story to the nurse who treats him and reveals his life story and identity from before the war began. While the film is lengthy and complex, the emotional power fronted by actors Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas led the film to Best Picture success.
Miramax
#70. Moonlight (2016)
- Director: Barry Jenkins
- IMDb user rating: 7.4
- Metascore: 99
- Runtime: 111 minutes
“Moonlight” made history as the first film with an all-Black cast and with LGBTQ+ themes to win an Academy Award for Best Picture. This coming-of-age drama was based on an unpublished play that follows the character of Chiron Harris in three different stages of his life, with three different actors portraying him at three different ages. The film explores masculinity, father figures (through Mahershala Ali’s Oscar-winning supporting role), and sexual identity.
A24
#69. Wings (1927)
- Directors: William A. Wellman, Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
- IMDb user rating: 7.5
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 144 minutes
The first-ever winner of the Best Picture award is “Wings,” a silent romantic war film that takes place during the First World War. The film had an elaborate production, with several realistic aviation sequences and hundreds of actors and pilots involved with the shoot. The film, which has since been preserved, set a standard in American film production for its realism and use of avant-garde filming techniques.
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Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
#68. All the King’s Men (1949)
- Director: Robert Rossen
- IMDb user rating: 7.5
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 110 minutes
The film noir “All the King’s Men” is based on a novel by Robert Penn Warren, and was directed, produced, and written by Robert Rossen. Broderick Crawford stars as politician Willie Stark, a role that earned Crawford the Academy Award for Best Actor; the film depicts Stark’s rise and eventual fall in various governmental positions. “All the King’s Men” touches on power, corruption, and passion, all with a distinct noirish touch.
Columbia Pictures
#67. West Side Story (1961)
- Directors: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
- IMDb user rating: 7.5
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 153 minutes
The 1957 Broadway musical “West Side Story” received new life as a 1961 film, co-directed by choreographer Jerome Robbins and film director Robert Wise. A reimagining of “Romeo and Juliet,” the film depicts a gang war between the Italian Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks and the forbidden love affair between a former Jet and the sister of the Sharks’ leader. The film won 10 of the 11 Academy Awards for which it was nominated and still contains several memorable musical numbers like “Cool,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty,” and many more.
The Mirisch Corporation
#66. The Hurt Locker (2008)
- Director: Kathryn Bigelow
- IMDb user rating: 7.5
- Metascore: 95
- Runtime: 131 minutes
Iraq War thriller “The Hurt Locker” also won Best Director for Kathryn Bigelow, the first woman to win the top directing prize. The film does not have an antagonist and is told through an episodic structure to depict the psyches of Iraq War soldiers. Jeremy Renner portrays the new leader of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in Iraq after the previous one is killed. While the independent film was highly praised, Army veterans criticized inaccuracies throughout the film and the attitude of Renner’s character.
Voltage Pictures
#65. Hamlet (1948)
- Director: Laurence Olivier
- IMDb user rating: 7.6
- Metascore: 82
- Runtime: 154 minutes
Sir Laurence Olivier, who directed multiple Shakespearean adaptations, found awards success with his film adaptation of “Hamlet,” with Olivier taking the eponymous role. As in the original play, “Hamlet” centers on a young prince whose father was usurped by his brother, Hamlet’s uncle Claudius. The film cut some political elements from the original play for the sake of time. Nevertheless, the film was well received enough to win Best Picture and Best Actor.
Two Cities Films
#64. Mrs. Miniver (1942)
- Director: William Wyler
- IMDb user rating: 7.6
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 134 minutes
“Mrs. Miniver” had a unique place in history, being shot during and also taking place and focusing on World War II. The titular Mrs. Miniver is a British housewife who finds herself affected by the war. As the film was in pre-production before the United States’ entry into the war, the script and many of the scenes underwent many changes to reflect the country’s pro-war stance, with speeches and scenes essentially acting as propaganda. The melodrama is still considered an influential and significant film.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#63. From Here to Eternity (1953)
- Director: Fred Zinnemann
- IMDb user rating: 7.6
- Metascore: 85
- Runtime: 118 minutes
Three U.S. Army soldiers are the focus of “From Here to Eternity,” a novel-based film that takes place in Hawaii in the months leading up to the Pearl Harbor attack by the Japanese. The three soldiers are portrayed by Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, and Frank Sinatra, all of whom undergo different tribulations. The film received instant acclaim from critics and audiences for its performances, although the Army did not take too kindly to how the military was depicted.
Columbia Pictures
#62. Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)
- Director: Frank Lloyd
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 132 minutes
The mutiny on the HMS Bounty has been depicted in a number of different films and documentaries. However, the Best Picture-winning “Mutiny on the Bounty” is considered the greatest of these films. The tyrannical ship captain attempts to act revenge on his mutineers in a film that is considered to be historically inaccurate but is still said to be thrilling and gripping.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
#61. How Green Was My Valley (1941)
- Director: John Ford
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 118 minutes
Director John Ford, usually known for making Western films, directed a film that focused on a working-class Welsh mining family. The stern father and gentle mother work tirelessly to ensure their children will have a better life, with Ford’s style and the cast lifting the film up. However, the film is probably most infamous for beating out classics “Citizen Kane” and “The Maltese Falcon” in the Best Picture category.
Twentieth Century Fox
#60. Marty (1955)
- Director: Delbert Mann
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 90 minutes
Screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky expanded on his teleplay “Marty” with the Ernest Borgnine-starring 1955 film adaptation. The titular Marty is an unmarried butcher who has given up on love but ends up connecting with a school teacher (Betsy Blair) he meets at a dance and begins to fall for. The film features strong performances and robust dialogue, with purposely “ordinary” and relatable characters.
Hecht-Lancaster Productions
#59. A Man for All Seasons (1966)
- Director: Fred Zinnemann
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 72
- Runtime: 120 minutes
“From Here to Eternity” director Fred Zinnemann directed yet another Best Picture winner with “A Man for All Seasons,” which was based on a play by Robert Bolt. The film depicts the final years of Sir Thomas More, who refused to sign King Henry VIII’s letter requesting an annulment of his marriage. The film was praised for its cinematography and its performance from Paul Scofield, who portrayed More.
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Highland Films
#58. Ordinary People (1980)
- Director: Robert Redford
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 124 minutes
Actor Robert Redford made his directorial debut with “Ordinary People,” which starred Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler Moore as a married couple whose son dies accidentally and whose other son attempts suicide, straining the relationships between all of the family members. The film cast Moore against type, along with invigorating the careers of actors Judd Hirsch and Elizabeth McGovern. To the ire of some movie enthusiasts, the film beat out “Raging Bull” and “The Elephant Man” for Best Picture.
Paramount Pictures
#57. The Last Emperor (1987)
- Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 76
- Runtime: 163 minutes
Puyi, the last Emperor of China, is the subject of “The Last Emperor,” an epic historical film based on the Emperor’s autobiography. The nearly three-hour film stars John Lone as the adult Puyi and covers his entire life. The film is vast and dense, requiring 19,000 extras. “The Last Emperor” beat out “Fatal Attraction,” “Broadcast News,” and “Moonstruck” for the top prize at the Oscars.
Recorded Picture Company (RPC)
#56. The French Connection (1971)
- Director: William Friedkin
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 94
- Runtime: 104 minutes
Gene Hackman stars in the action crime thriller “The French Connection,” which came from famed director William Friedkin. Hackman portrays police detective Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle, who stumbles onto a heroin-smuggling job with a French connection. With suspense, an iconic car chase scene, and breakneck pace, “The French Connection” is undoubtedly a classic that also won Best Actor, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Editing.
Philip D'Antoni Productions
#55. Crash (2004)
- Director: Paul Haggis
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 66
- Runtime: 112 minutes
The ensemble film “Crash” explores racial and social tension in the city of Los Angeles, following several people whose lives intertwine and collide literally and metaphorically. The ensemble includes Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Brendan Fraser, and Terrence Howard, among others. The film had an upset win at the Oscars, beating “Capote,” “Good Night, and Good Luck,” “Munich,” and the frontrunner, “Brokeback Mountain,” and garnered criticism for its tone-deaf and oversimplified understanding of racism.
Bob Yari Productions
#54. Argo (2012)
- Director: Ben Affleck
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 120 minutes
The Canadian Caper, as it is often called, is depicted in Ben Affleck’s film “Argo,” which he directed, produced, and starred in. After six diplomats are trapped in Iran, CIA agent Tony Mendez (Affleck) comes up with a scheme to retrieve them with a fake Hollywood production. The film received awards buzz, but namely for Affleck’s lack of Best Director nomination—regardless, “Argo” won the Best Picture award.
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Warner Bros.
#53. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
- Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 119 minutes
A meta-tale starring Michael Keaton as a washed-up Hollywood actor, “Birdman” was shot and edited to give the illusion of one long, continuous take. Keaton portrays fictional actor Riggan Thomson, former star of the “Birdman” superhero films (a clear analogy to Keaton’s stint as Batman), who attempts to adapt a Raymond Carver short story for Broadway. Thomson imagines his former franchise character as his unraveling psyche. The film pulled an upset win against “Boyhood,” with other nominated films including “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Selma.”
New Regency Pictures
#52. My Fair Lady (1964)
- Director: George Cukor
- IMDb user rating: 7.8
- Metascore: 95
- Runtime: 170 minutes
The stage musical “My Fair Lady” turned into a popular and successful feature film, with Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison in the lead roles. The film, as does the original musical and play, has Professor Henry Higgins (Harrison) make a bet regarding a flower girl’s (Hepburn) ability to become presentable to higher society. The film has been rereleased multiple times and is still considered to be a lively and intelligent musical film.
Warner Bros.
#51. Midnight Cowboy (1969)
- Director: John Schlesinger
- IMDb user rating: 7.8
- Metascore: 79
- Runtime: 113 minutes
“Midnight Cowboy” is a buddy film with several iconic scenes and lines, depicting the unlikely friendship between a male prostitute (Jon Voight) and a street hustler (Dustin Hoffman). Originally released with an X rating, the film instantly won praise for its pair of actors, also producing quotable phrases like “I’m walkin’ here!” The film beat out “Hello, Dolly!” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” for Best Picture.
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#50. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
- Director: Robert Benton
- IMDb user rating: 7.8
- Metascore: 77
- Runtime: 105 minutes
Divorce is at the center of “Kramer vs. Kramer,” which depicts a married couple (Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep) undergoing a tumultuous custody battle over their son. As the proceedings continue, both parents deepen the wounds started by the separation, while also learning more about themselves as parents. The film was acclaimed as thoughtful and well-acted, with both Hoffman and Streep winning Oscars for their respective performances. The film even beat out the Francis Ford Coppola classic “Apocalypse Now” for Best Picture.
Columbia Pictures
#49. Titanic (1997)
- Director: James Cameron
- IMDb user rating: 7.8
- Metascore: 75
- Runtime: 194 minutes
At one point the top-grossing film of all time, James Cameron’s “Titanic” featured a fictional romance against the real, tragic sinking of the passenger ship Titanic. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet portray passengers from different social classes who fall for each other before the ship’s fateful collision with an iceberg. The film spawned the phrase “I’m king of the world,” and the Celine Dion song, “My Heart Will Go On.”
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Twentieth Century Fox
#48. You Can’t Take It with You (1938)
- Director: Frank Capra
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 126 minutes
The highly influential director Frank Capra found success yet again with “You Can’t Take It with You,” a romantic comedy based on a stage play with the same name. In this movie, a man who comes from money becomes engaged to a woman with an eccentric family. While thought to be dated today as part of the screwball comedy genre, the film was vastly appealing upon release.
Columbia Pictures
#47. The Lost Weekend (1945)
- Director: Billy Wilder
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 101 minutes
Billy Wilder directed and co-wrote “The Lost Weekend,” which was based on a 1944 novel of the same name and explored alcoholism. Actor Ray Milland portrayed the protagonist, who “loses” a weekend during a four-day drinking binge. The film mixed film noir style with a sense of gritty realism in depicting the main character’s state of mind.
Paramount Pictures
#46. In the Heat of the Night (1967)
- Director: Norman Jewison
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Metascore: 75
- Runtime: 110 minutes
Sidney Poitier first played the iconic police detective Virgil Tibbs in “In the Heat of the Night,” a mystery drama based on a novel by John Ball. Known for his famous line “They call me Mister Tibbs!,” Tibbs is investigating a murder in a racist Southern town. The film was intense and is still thought to have relevance today for its depiction of racism and racial tensions.
The Mirisch Corporation
#45. Patton (1970)
- Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Metascore: 91
- Runtime: 172 minutes
George C. Scott’s most iconic film role would have to be that of George S. Patton for the biographical war film “Patton.” The general fought in World War II, with the film depicting his struggles and his time in the North African and European theaters of the war. Scott won the Academy Award for Best Actor but famously declined it, stating his distaste for the voting process of such awards.
Twentieth Century Fox
#44. The Artist (2011)
- Director: Michel Hazanavicius
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Metascore: 89
- Runtime: 100 minutes
French director Michel Hazanavicius created a throwback to the silent film era with “The Artist,” a film that depicted the transition to sound films, or “talkies.” Jean Dujardin portrays a famous silent movie actor who struggles during the transition, with a woman he helps to become famous overcoming him in success. The film was praised as delightful and the visuals as creative, beating out other 2011 films such as “The Descendants,” “Midnight in Paris,” and “Moneyball.”
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#43. All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
- Director: Lewis Milestone
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 91
- Runtime: 152 minutes
The classic novel “All Quiet on the Western Front” also became a highly acclaimed and iconic film, focusing on soldiers facing the hardships of World War I. Harrowing and gritty, the film easily won the Best Picture trophy at the Academy Awards. However, the film wasn’t taken well in Germany, especially during the rise of the Nazi Party.
Universal Pictures
#42. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
- Director: William Wyler
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 93
- Runtime: 170 minutes
Three United States servicemen attempt to readjust to normal civilian life after World War II in “The Best Years of Our Lives.” Their return to small-town America turns out to be difficult, as they find that their families are quite different from how they left them. The film’s ensemble was enthusiastically endorsed by critics, and audiences made the film a large box-office hit.
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#41. The Sound of Music (1965)
- Director: Robert Wise
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 63
- Runtime: 172 minutes
The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music” went on to become a hit film starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Directed by “West Side Story” co-director Robert Wise, “The Sound of Music” told the tale of a woman (Andrews) who leaves a convent and becomes a governess to the children of a naval officer and widower. This story of the von Trapp Family not only won Best Picture but became one of the most financially successful films of its time.
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#40. Gandhi (1982)
- Director: Richard Attenborough
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 79
- Runtime: 191 minutes
Ben Kingsley portrays the historical figure Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, an ethicist who led a national nonviolent movement against the British rule of India. The film covers his life from his ejection from a train with an all-white compartment to his assassination in 1948. This film was over three hours long, but critics felt the running time was worth it for Kingsley’s Oscar-winning performance.
International Film Investors
#39. Dances with Wolves (1990)
- Director: Kevin Costner
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 72
- Runtime: 181 minutes
Actor Kevin Costner directed and starred in “Dances with Wolves,” which author Michael Blake adapted from his own novel of the same name. Costner portrays a Union Army lieutenant who goes to a remote western outpost and ends up befriending wolves and the Indigenous people. The film’s epic filmmaking and cinematography were highly lauded, although the film was criticized for having a “white savior” narrative. The film beat out “The Godfather: Part III” and “Goodfellas” for Best Picture.
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#38. Annie Hall (1977)
- Director: Woody Allen
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 92
- Runtime: 93 minutes
The most famous film from Woody Allen’s lengthy career in filmmaking is “Annie Hall,” a romantic comedy that stars Allen as a comedian recalling his failed relationship with the titular character (Diane Keaton). The film is an exploration of love and sexuality, as well as another showcase of New York City and Allen’s own infamously neurotic behavior. Allen generally declines to attend the Academy Awards ceremonies, though his film even managed to beat out the original “Star Wars” for Best Picture.
Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
#37. Rain Man (1988)
- Director: Barry Levinson
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 65
- Runtime: 133 minutes
Dustin Hoffman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing an autistic savant in “Rain Man,” which also stars Tom Cruise. Cruise portrays a selfish car dealer who learns that not only has his father passed away, but his multimillion-dollar estate has been bequeathed to his brother (Hoffman), whose existence he was unaware of. The road film was carried by the two lead actors, which much praise doled out for how they portrayed the growing relationship between the brothers.
United Artists
#36. The King’s Speech (2010)
- Director: Tom Hooper
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 88
- Runtime: 118 minutes
King George VI suffered from a stammer, and “The King’s Speech” depicts his speech therapy as he finds himself as an important voice after Britain declares war on Germany at the onset of World War II. Colin Firth won his first Oscar in the role of King George VI, supported by Helena Bonham Carter as his wife Queen Elizabeth, and Geoffrey Rush as his speech therapist. The film overtook “Black Swan,” “Inception,” and “The Social Network” for Best Picture.
See-Saw Films
#35. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
- Directors: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 84
- Runtime: 120 minutes
A young man (Dev Patel) who had his upbringing in the slums of India finds himself in a position to win big, being a contestant on the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” The energetic Danny Boyle-directed film flashes back to his life with his love interest Latika (Frieda Pinto) and his older brother being important figures in his life. The film was a phenomenon upon its release, as was its original song “Jai Ho.”
Celador Films
#34. It Happened One Night (1934)
- Director: Frank Capra
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 105 minutes
Frank Capra directed several iconic and famous films, but “It Happened One Night” took home the most Oscar gold of all of them. Starring Clark Gable as a reporter and Claudette Colbert as a socialite who falls in love with him, this film won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film was well-liked for its lightheartedness, and its simple but effective plot created the template for the entire “cold then hot” romantic comedy genre.
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Columbia Pictures
#33. Rebecca (1940)
- Director: Alfred Hitchcock
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 130 minutes
Despite his extensive and industrious career, Alfred Hitchcock only made one film that won the Best Picture Oscar with “Rebecca.” A romantic psychological thriller, “Rebecca” stars Laurence Olivier as an aristocratic widower, whose new marriage is deeply affected by his memories of his first marriage. The film was described as haunting and suspenseful.
Selznick International Pictures
#32. On the Waterfront (1954)
- Director: Elia Kazan
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 91
- Runtime: 108 minutes
One of Marlon Brando’s highly regarded roles was in “On the Waterfront,” which depicts corruption and union violence on the waterfronts of New Jersey. Brando portrays an ex-boxer who must stand up to his corrupt union bosses. “On the Waterfront” is continuously cited as a landmark movie for Brando’s performance.
Horizon Pictures
#31. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
- Director: David Lean
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 161 minutes
“The Bridge on the River Kwai” depicted the Japanese theater of World War II, with the titular bridge being built by Allied prisoners of war by their Japanese captors. The film stars William Holden and Alec Guinness, with Guinness winning an Academy Award for his performance. The film presents challenging moral scenarios, and thus was highly praised for its thought-provoking nature.
Horizon Pictures (II)
#30. Ben-Hur (1959)
- Director: William Wyler
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 90
- Runtime: 212 minutes
The second film adaptation of the “Ben-Hur” novel proved to be the definitive version, featuring an unforgettable chariot race sequence. The 212-minute film starred Charlton Heston and featured a massive budget and considerable sets to tell the story of a prince sent into slavery and seeking his revenge. The biblical tale is highly regarded for its epic scale.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#29. Gone with the Wind (1939)
- Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Sam Wood
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 97
- Runtime: 238 minutes
Arguably one of the most famous films ever made, “Gone with the Wind” also holds the distinction of the highest-grossing film of all time when adjusting for inflation. The film follows Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh), the daughter of a plantation owner against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction. The film has a number of iconic lines—such as “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn”—still quoted to this day.
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#28. The Deer Hunter (1978)
- Director: Michael Cimino
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 183 minutes
“The Deer Hunter” features a masterclass cast, with Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and John Savage portraying three steelworkers whose lives are changed after participating in the Vietnam War. John Cazale (in his last film role before his death) and Meryl Streep star in supporting roles. The film features a stressful and controversial scene in which the main characters, prisoners of war to the Vietcong, are forced to play a game of Russian roulette. The film was praised as the best American drama since “The Godfather.”
EMI Films
#27. Platoon (1986)
- Director: Oliver Stone
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 92
- Runtime: 120 minutes
Oliver Stone is known for making politically charged films, and “Platoon” was no exception. Based on his own experiences in the Vietnam War, the film centers on an Army soldier (Charlie Sheen) and his squabbling superiors (Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe). The film’s cinematography and realistic battle sequences are often cited as the high points of this Best Picture winner.
Hemdale
#26. Spotlight (2015)
- Director: Tom McCarthy
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 93
- Runtime: 129 minutes
“Spotlight” told a timely tale about a timely topic, calling attention to the abuse of children by Catholic priests. The film is named after and follows the Boston Globe’s “Spotlight” team, known for its investigative journalism and exposés, with the subject of this investigation involving widespread and systemic child abuse and the resulting cover-up. In a highly competitive year, “Spotlight” overtook “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “The Revenant” for Best Picture.
Participant
#25. Rocky (1976)
- Director: John G. Avildsen
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 70
- Runtime: 120 minutes
“Rocky” was written by its star Sylvester Stallone. Rocky Balboa is an underdog boxer and a working-class debt collector based in Philadelphia, who gets the opportunity to fight heavyweight champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) and falls in love with pet store owner Adrian (Talia Shire). The film elevated Stallone to stardom, produced iconic scenes like the library steps run, and spawned several sequels and spin-off films.
Chartoff-Winkler Productions
#24. Million Dollar Baby (2004)
- Director: Clint Eastwood
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 132 minutes
Clint Eastwood portrayed an elderly and gruff boxing trainer who takes in a determined and aspiring boxer portrayed by Hilary Swank; Morgan Freeman also co-starred as Eastwood’s character’s gym assistant. Eastwood made a film that critics thought was heartfelt and avoided narrative cliches, despite having a dire and tragic ending. The film beat out other ambitious movies like “The Aviator” and “Finding Neverland” for the Best Picture award.
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#23. 12 Years a Slave (2013)
- Director: Steve McQueen
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 96
- Runtime: 134 minutes
Solomon Northup’s slave memoir “12 Years a Slave” was brought to the big screen by English director Steve McQueen, with Chiwetel Ejiofor portraying Northup. A free and educated man, Northup is kidnapped and sold into slavery, going through a harrowing time where he also meets an enslaved woman named Patsey (Lupita Nyong’o). The film edged out “Gravity,” which had won many technical Academy Awards the same night.
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#21. All About Eve (1950)
- Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- IMDb user rating: 8.2
- Metascore: 98
- Runtime: 138 minutes
Margo Channing (Bette Davis) is a fading Broadway star who suddenly finds her career threatened by an ambitious fan named Eve (Anne Baxter). “All About Eve,” which was praised for its cast and music, was nominated for a record number of 14 Academy Award nominations and is still thought to be a smart and sophisticated classic.
Twentieth Century Fox
#20. Unforgiven (1992)
- Director: Clint Eastwood
- IMDb user rating: 8.2
- Metascore: 85
- Runtime: 130 minutes
Clint Eastwood reenergized the Western genre in the early 1990s with “Unforgiven,” which stars Eastwood himself against Gene Hackman. Eastwood portrays an aging outlaw, while Hackman plays the violent local sheriff. The film was a mature take on the Western, featuring themes of age, violence, and heroism.
Warner Bros.
#19. Green Book (2018)
- Director: Peter Farrelly
- IMDb user rating: 8.2
- Metascore: 69
- Runtime: 130 minutes
Often compared to “Driving Miss Daisy,” the most recent Best Picture winner stars Viggo Mortensen as Italian American bouncer Frank Vallelonga who becomes the driver and bodyguard for classical and jazz pianist Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali). The film explores racism as the pair travels through the South. The film was produced by Vallelonga’s son, although Shirley’s family disputes the accuracy of the film. Regardless, the film beat out “Roma,” “A Star Is Born,” and “Black Panther.”
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#18. A Beautiful Mind (2001)
- Director: Ron Howard
- IMDb user rating: 8.2
- Metascore: 72
- Runtime: 135 minutes
A beautiful mind is the story of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who begins to develop paranoid schizophrenia and delusions, which affect his relationships with friends and loved ones. The film was criticized for not being accurate with some parts of Nash’s life, but Russell Crowe’s performance of Nash still garnered significant critical praise. The film beat out “Moulin Rouge!” and “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” in the same year for Best Picture.
Universal Pictures
#17. The Apartment (1960)
- Director: Billy Wilder
- IMDb user rating: 8.3
- Metascore: 94
- Runtime: 125 minutes
A premise controversial for its time was the center of “The Apartment,” which starred Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Lemmon portrayed an insurance clerk, who, in his attempts to move up in the company, begins to allow his superiors to have affairs in his apartment. The film was comedic and light-hearted, winning critics and audiences alike.
The Mirisch Corporation
#16. The Sting (1973)
- Director: George Roy Hill
- IMDb user rating: 8.3
- Metascore: 83
- Runtime: 129 minutes
Robert Redford and Paul Newman co-star in “The Sting.” The movie is a caper film that follows two grifters (Newman and Redford) that work to con a mob boss. The film was and is still considered to be a stylish masterpiece and ended up being a box office smash. It beat out close contenders such as “American Graffiti” and “The Exorcist.”
Zanuck/Brown Productions
#15. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
- Director: David Lean
- IMDb user rating: 8.3
- Metascore: 100
- Runtime: 228 minutes
One of the most influential films of all time stars Peter O’Toole as T.E. Lawrence, the British army officer and writer. The epic film was shot on location and featured several stunning shots, with the story involving Lawrence uniting the different Arab tribes to fight against the Turks. The visual style has since been emulated by many contemporary filmmakers, including Ridley Scott and Martin Scorsese.
Horizon Pictures (II)
#14. Amadeus (1984)
- Director: Milos Forman
- IMDb user rating: 8.3
- Metascore: 88
- Runtime: 160 minutes
The biographical drama film “Amadeus” revolved around composer Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham) but was truly the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce). The epic focused on Salieri’s fictional rivalry with the younger Mozart, with Salieri confessing to murdering Mozart. The film was thought to be an achievement in period filmmaking, even with its alterations to history.
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#13. Braveheart (1995)
- Director: Mel Gibson
- IMDb user rating: 8.3
- Metascore: 68
- Runtime: 178 minutes
Mel Gibson crafted and starred in “Braveheart,” an epic war film that has Gibson in the role of Scottish warrior William Wallace. The film depicts Wallace’s leadership of the Scots against England in the 13th century, featuring large-scale battles and plenty of inspirational speeches. The film beat out “Babe,” “Sense and Sensibility,” and “Apollo 13” in the top Oscar award.
Icon Entertainment International
#12. American Beauty (1999)
- Director: Sam Mendes
- IMDb user rating: 8.3
- Metascore: 84
- Runtime: 122 minutes
Kevin Spacey portrays Lester Burnham, a white-collar advertising executive dissatisfied with his place in life and society. Lester becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter’s best friend, while his insecure daughter bonds with their strange neighbor. “American Beauty” was overwhelmingly thought to be the best film of 1999, though more contemporary reviews of the film are less kind.
DreamWorks
#11. Casablanca (1942)
- Director: Michael Curtiz
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- Metascore: 100
- Runtime: 102 minutes
“Here’s looking at you, kid” is only one of many iconic moments and lines in “Casablanca,” a film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Taking place during World War II, the film stars Bogart as an American expatriate who reaches a crossroads between his love for a former flame and whether or not to help her and her husband escape French Morocco. “Casablanca” is still highly influential and is often included in any list or conversation about the best film of all time.
Warner Bros.
#10. The Departed (2006)
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- Metascore: 85
- Runtime: 151 minutes
Martin Scorsese finally won big at the Academy Awards with “The Departed,” an American version of the Hong Kong film “Infernal Affairs.” This adaptation has a Boston touch, depicting a mob mole within the Boston police, all the while the police have an undercover cop infiltrating the same criminal organization. The film, which features Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg, is full of shocking surprises and twists.
Warner Bros.
#9. Gladiator (2000)
- Director: Ridley Scott
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- Metascore: 67
- Runtime: 155 minutes
The beginning of the millennium also brought an epic historical drama film with Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator,” which starred Russell Crowe. Crowe portrays a former Roman general who is betrayed and reduced to slavery, forced to rise in the ranks to enact revenge for the murders of his family and emperor. The film brought back the film genre of Greek and Roman epics, also earning several awards for its craftsmanship and Crowe’s acting.
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#8. Parasite (2019)
- Director: Bong Joon Ho
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- Metascore: 96
- Runtime: 132 minutes
Korean master Bong Joon Ho crafts a thrilling story of a wealthy family steadily infiltrated by a poor family, who exploit the guilelessness of the well-off to secure servant and tutor positions. With wild tone swings from drama to comedy to something close to horror, “Parasite” is grounded by a stellar cast and a plot that thoughtfully examines what Korea’s poor must do to scrape by a living, while the country’s wealthy live a very different life, literally above the poor in the landscape of the city. “Parasite” won the Palm D’Or at Cannes as well as becoming the first foreign film to win the Oscar for Best Picture.
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#7. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- Director: Jonathan Demme
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- Metascore: 85
- Runtime: 118 minutes
The Hannibal Lecter film that most think of first is likely to be “The Silence of the Lambs,” based on the Thomas Harris novel of the same name. Anthony Hopkins won an Oscar for his role as Lecter, a psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer who provides advice for FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster, who also won an Oscar for her performance), who is seeking another killer. Those who consider the film to be a horror film also think it to be the first horror to win the coveted Best Picture award.
Strong Heart/Demme Production
#6. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
- Director: Milos Forman
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- Metascore: 83
- Runtime: 133 minutes
Ken Kesey’s classic novel “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” came to the big screen in 1975, with Jack Nicholson playing the lead role of troublemaker Randle McMurphy. McMurphy is the newcomer in a mental institution, causing discord and rebellion in the hospital run by the tyrannical Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher). Balancing comedy and tragedy, the film received substantial critical acclaim, particularly for Nicholson and Fletcher, both winning Oscars for their acting.
Fantasy Films
#5. Forrest Gump (1994)
- Director: Robert Zemeckis
- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- Metascore: 82
- Runtime: 142 minutes
Tom Hanks has played many culturally relevant characters throughout his career, but perhaps none as prolific as Forrest Gump. The film, based on the novel of the same name, features a slow-witted but extraordinarily kind man stumbling his way through American history, participating in the Vietnam War, and falling in love with his childhood friend (Robin Wright) who becomes a political and countercultural activist. Along with being funny and having several quotable moments, the film, which beat out “Pulp Fiction” at the Oscars, was a technical achievement in inserting Hanks in many historical moments and pieces of footage.
Paramount Pictures
#4. Schindler’s List (1993)
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- IMDb user rating: 8.9
- Metascore: 94
- Runtime: 195 minutes
Director Steven Spielberg crafted perhaps his most emotionally harrowing film with “Schindler’s List,” a period drama presented in black and white about German businessman Oskar Schindler. The real-life figure is credited with saving over a thousand Jewish refugees from the Holocaust by employing them. The film is intensely sad, with Schindler’s heroic actions representing a small source of hope during this depressing era.
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#3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- Director: Peter Jackson
- IMDb user rating: 8.9
- Metascore: 94
- Runtime: 201 minutes
The final installment of Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, based on the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, ended up sweeping the Academy Awards. The epic fantasy has Frodo and Sam finally reaching Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring while coming into conflict with Gollum, all while Gandalf, Aragorn, and the others prepare to battle Sauron and his forces at Gondor and, eventually, the Black Gates of Mordor. The film beat out “Mystic River” and “Lost in Translation,” making up for the previous losses in the Best Picture category of “The Fellowship of the Ring” and “The Two Towers.”
New Line Cinema
#2. The Godfather: Part II (1974)
- Director: Francis Ford Coppola
- IMDb user rating: 9.0
- Metascore: 90
- Runtime: 202 minutes
A rare sequel thought to be not only as good but possibly better than the original film is “The Godfather: Part II.” Coppola’s epic crime film tells two stories: one focusing on Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) attempting to keep order as the new Don of the family, and another flashing back to his father Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) from his Sicilian childhood to his arrival in America. The film is thought to be the finest work from Coppola, Pacino, and De Niro, with De Niro and Coppola winning Oscars for their roles. It is the first sequel to win the Best Picture award.
Paramount Pictures
#1. The Godfather (1972)
- Director: Francis Ford Coppola
- IMDb user rating: 9.2
- Metascore: 100
- Runtime: 175 minutes
Director Francis Ford Coppola turned Mario Puzo’s novel “The Godfather” into what is considered one of the greatest films of all time. Starring Marlon Brando as mafia boss Vito Corleone, the film depicts the transformation of his son Michael (Al Pacino) into a ruthless enforcer and leader within the family. The film was thought to be absorbing, and it ended up vitalizing the careers of Brando, Coppola, and Pacino.
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Paramount Pictures
Oscar Best Picture winners from worst to first
Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences votes on the best and most influential films of the year. The Oscars are a reflection of excellence within all aspects of filmmaking in a given year, with an Academy Award for Best Picture being the crowning achievement that every film aspires to win.
With the media and public opinion playing an increasingly important part in the broader discussion over the Academy Awards in recent years, the nominees and eventual winners undergo a significant amount of scrutiny. The Best Picture trophy, in particular, receives the most attention and controversy, with the winner potentially seen as a reflection of where the national conversation is at a given time. These are motion pictures that tackle issues of race and class and include movies ranging from epic period pieces to modern-day crime dramas. Some of these films, particularly the older ones, may not resonate with modern audiences.
As the Oscars shifted from including films of all genres to focusing on prestige arthouse dramas in the major categories, a backlash from audiences who perceived a snubbing of "The Dark Knight" in 2008 led to an expansion of the Best Picture category from five nominees to 10, at most. Since then, animated films and genre pictures have been recognized in this prestigious category.
Stacker utilized IMDb to rank all 90-plus Oscar Best Picture-winning movies. The movies are ranked according to their IMDb user rating, with ties broken by the number of votes each movie received. Ratings are up to date as of March 5, 2023. Please note that the years listed for each movie refer to the years they were released, which can differ from the year a movie received the Oscar.
Keep reading to see each of these Best Picture winners, and learn more about how they have stood the test of time.
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DreamWorks
#94. The Broadway Melody (1929)
- Director: Harry Beaumont
- IMDb user rating: 5.6
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 100 minutes
The musical film "The Broadway Melody" was monumental in many respects: It was the first sound film, the first film with a Technicolor sequence, and the first musical film to win Best Picture. The film, which focused on a pair of vaudeville sisters trying to make it big on Broadway, was the top-grossing film of 1929 and is considered the first "complete" Hollywood musical. However, many contemporary critics and movie-watchers consider "The Broadway Melody" highly derivative and clichéd.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#93. Cavalcade (1933)
- Director: Frank Lloyd
- IMDb user rating: 5.8
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 112 minutes
Considered a compelling and well-acted story, "Cavalcade" follows two English families from differing socioeconomic classes and their respective tragedies and triumphs. The film spans from 1899 to 1933, with several historical events affecting the families differently. However, "Cavalcade" isn't well-remembered today, and the story is considered incohesive and sentimental by modern standards.
Fox Film Corporation
#92. Cimarron (1931)
- Director: Wesley Ruggles
- IMDb user rating: 5.8
- Metascore: 70
- Runtime: 123 minutes
Produced by long-defunct studio RKO, "Cimarron" was the first Western to receive the coveted Best Picture trophy. The film is epic in scale, starting with the Oklahoma land rush of 1899 and going to 1929. However, the storytelling is described as "scattershot" by contemporary critics, and its racial overtones and stereotypes are considered unacceptable by modern standards.
RKO Radio Pictures
#91. Tom Jones (1963)
- Director: Tony Richardson
- IMDb user rating: 6.4
- Metascore: 77
- Runtime: 129 minutes
Based on a novel by Henry Fielding, "Tom Jones" was one of the most acclaimed comedies of its time. Starring Albert Finney as the eponymous character, the film takes place in 18th-century England and follows the exploits of a lively and womanizing man. Even beating out the epic film "Cleopatra," "Tom Jones" was an unusual film for its time, featuring a silent filmlike opening and constant fourth-wall-breaking.
Woodfall Film Productions
#90. The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
- Director: Cecil B. DeMille
- IMDb user rating: 6.6
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 152 minutes
Cecil B. DeMille's 2.5-hour film centers around the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, featuring Charlton Heston as the circus manager and James Stewart as a clown who never removes his makeup. The film also featured the real-life circus troupe, showcasing over a thousand people and hundreds of animals, making this movie a logistical triumph. However, the film was thought in later decades to be overstuffed, bloated, and dull .
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Paramount Pictures
#89. Gigi (1958)
- Directors: Vincente Minnelli, Charles Walters
- IMDb user rating: 6.6
- Metascore: 82
- Runtime: 115 minutes
Based on Colette's novella of the same name, "Gigi" follows a carefree woman and a rich playboy in Paris as their relationship blooms. The film is a romantic musical, featuring many original songs from writer Alan Jay Lerner and composer Frederick Loewe, who previously collaborated to make "My Fair Lady." The film set a then-record for winning nine Academy Award wins.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#88. The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
- Director: Robert Z. Leonard
- IMDb user rating: 6.7
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 176 minutes
This musical and drama film was a fictionalized account and tribute to Broadway producer and impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. William Powell takes the lead in "The Great Ziegfeld," which features several elaborate sets and dance numbers. While the film set a standard for musical filmmaking and biographical pictures, "The Great Ziegfeld" is now looked back upon as excessive and too lengthy, with the running time coming at nearly three hours.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#87. Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
- Directors: Michael Anderson, John Farrow
- IMDb user rating: 6.7
- Metascore: 69
- Runtime: 175 minutes
The Jules Verne novel "Around the World in Eighty Days" received its most successful adaptation in 1956, with an epic adventure-comedy film that ultimately won five Academy Awards. The film tells the classic tale of Phineas Hogg (David Niven) and his valet Passepartout (Mexican comedian Cantinflas), who has made a bet that a person can travel the entire globe in just 80 days. The film was praised as funny, although it is also thought to be long-winded.
Michael Todd Company
#86. Going My Way (1944)
- Director: Leo McCarey
- IMDb user rating: 7.0
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 126 minutes
Bing Crosby established himself in Hollywood as a massive box-office draw with "Going My Way," a light-hearted musical starring Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald, and Risë Stevens. Crosby plays Father Chuck O'Malley, a priest who is transferred to a church in New York City. The church is failing financially, but O'Malley's unconventional style leads to success and inspires his older superior. The film is best known for introducing the song "Swinging on a Star," which also won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Paramount Pictures
#85. Chariots of Fire (1981)
- Director: Hugh Hudson
- IMDb user rating: 7.1
- Metascore: 78
- Runtime: 125 minutes
Depicting two athletes who competed in the 1924 Olympics, "Chariots of Fire" stars Ben Cross and Ian Charleson as athletes Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, respectively. Liddell is a devout Christian running for the "glory of God," while Abrahams is a Jewish man trying to overcome antisemitism and prejudice. Perhaps the most famous aspect of the film is its soundtrack, as the theme and the famous beach-running scene are continually referenced in pop culture.
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Twentieth Century Fox
#84. Out of Africa (1985)
- Director: Sydney Pollack
- IMDb user rating: 7.1
- Metascore: 69
- Runtime: 161 minutes
"Out of Africa" contains plenty of prestige, having been directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep. Loosely based on the autobiography of the same name by Karen Blixen, written under the pseudonym Isak Dinesen, the film takes place in colonial Kenya, with Streep playing Blixen, a Danish baroness, and Redford as a game hunter with whom Blixen has a passionate love affair. The film received lukewarm reviews on release for its length and slow pace, with its Best Picture win coming as a surprise.
Mirage Enterprises
#83. Shakespeare in Love (1998)
- Director: John Madden
- IMDb user rating: 7.1
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 123 minutes
Imagining an affair between playwright William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) and a woman (Gwyneth Paltrow), "Shakespeare in Love" features several moments and characters meant to allude to Shakespeare's most famous plays, culminating in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." Now-disgraced Harvey Weinstein was one of the producers behind the film, with his Oscars campaign being infamously aggressive. The film controversially beat out Steven Spielberg's World War II film "Saving Private Ryan" for the coveted Best Picture award.
Universal Pictures
#82. The Life of Emile Zola (1937)
- Director: William Dieterle
- IMDb user rating: 7.2
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 116 minutes
Nineteenth-century French author Émile Zola is the subject of this biographical film that explores his role in the political scandal known as the Dreyfus affair. However, the film mostly failed in exploring antisemitic injustice in 19th-century France—due to being produced during the Great Depression, the Nazi rise to power in Germany, and a period of censorship and timidity in Hollywood.
Warner Bros.
#81. Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
- Director: Elia Kazan
- IMDb user rating: 7.2
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 118 minutes
Gregory Peck stars in "Gentleman's Agreement" as a journalist who poses as a Jew to research antisemitic behavior in affluent neighborhoods and areas in New York City and Connecticut. The film was praised in its time for its depiction of prejudice, although some still considered the protagonist naive. Still, the film was declared historically significant and selected for preservation by the Library of Congress in 2017.
Twentieth Century Fox
#80. An American in Paris (1951)
- Director: Vincente Minnelli
- IMDb user rating: 7.2
- Metascore: 83
- Runtime: 114 minutes
The musical-comedy "An American in Paris," based on the 1928 orchestral composition of the same name, features the music of George Gershwin and stars Gene Kelly, who also provided the choreography for the film. The film is considered one of the best movie musicals of all time, ending with a 17-minute dance number featuring Kelly and Leslie Caron. However, modern critics believe the film pales compared to the many musicals of the era.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#79. Chicago (2002)
- Director: Rob Marshall
- IMDb user rating: 7.2
- Metascore: 81
- Runtime: 113 minutes
"Chicago" is based on the musical of the same name, which originally debuted on Broadway in 1975. The film retells the story of a couple of murderers who find themselves imprisoned and preparing for trial in 1920s Chicago. The film switches between "real-life" scenes and imaginative vaudeville musical numbers in the characters' heads. Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, and John C. Reilly star in the film that beat out "The Hours," "The Pianist," and "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" for Best Picture.
Miramax
#78. Grand Hotel (1932)
- Director: Edmund Goulding
- IMDb user rating: 7.3
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 112 minutes
"Grand Hotel" still has the distinction of being the only film to win Best Picture at the Oscars without being nominated in any other category. The 1932 drama film takes place in a luxurious hotel in Berlin, with several different occupants dealing with their respective dramas as they intersect through the story. The complexly structured film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in 2007. Still, it is better known as a 1989 Broadway musical featuring performers like Jane Krakowski and Michael Jeter.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#77. Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
- Director: Bruce Beresford
- IMDb user rating: 7.3
- Metascore: 81
- Runtime: 99 minutes
Based on Alfred Uhry's play of the same name, "Driving Miss Daisy" explores racial relations between Miss Daisy, a 72-year-old Jewish woman portrayed by Academy Award-winning actor Jessica Tandy, and a Black chauffeur named Hoke (Morgan Freeman). The two bond as they both experience different kinds of prejudices. The film received the Best Picture trophy over contenders such as "My Left Foot" and "Dead Poets Society," yet, unusually, didn't garner a Best Director nomination.
The Zanuck Company
#76. Nomadland (2020)
- Director: Chloé Zhao
- IMDb user rating: 7.3
- Metascore: 91
- Runtime: 107 minutes
Chloé Zhao took home her first Oscar for Best Director for "Nomadland," a film that follows Fern (Frances McDormand) as she packs her life up and hits the road in her van following the death of her husband. Based on the nonfiction book "Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century," the film explores transience and how a community can form even amongst people who don't put down roots. McDormand won her third Best Actress Oscar for her role in the movie.
Cor Cordium Productions
#75. The Shape of Water (2017)
- Director: Guillermo del Toro
- IMDb user rating: 7.3
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 123 minutes
Guillermo del Toro directs yet another dark fantasy film with "The Shape of Water," which is set in 1962 and follows a cleaner who doesn't speak (Sally Hawkins) who falls in love with a humanoid amphibian creature (Doug Jones). Like many of del Toro's films, "The Shape of Water" has themes of conformity, otherness, and silence while touching on Cold War paranoia. The movie was praised for its visuals, cinematography, musical score, and performances.
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Double Dare You (DDY)
#74. All the King's Men (1949)
- Director: Robert Rossen
- IMDb user rating: 7.4
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 110 minutes
The film noir "All the King's Men" is based on a novel by Robert Penn Warren and was directed, produced, and written by Robert Rossen. Broderick Crawford stars as politician Willie Stark, a role that earned Crawford the Academy Award for Best Actor; the film depicts Stark's rise and eventual fall in various governmental positions. "All the King's Men" touches on power, corruption, and passion, all with a distinct noirish touch.
Columbia Pictures
#73. Oliver! (1968)
- Director: Carol Reed
- IMDb user rating: 7.4
- Metascore: 74
- Runtime: 153 minutes
"Oliver!" is based on the stage musical of the same name, which in turn was an adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens novel, "Oliver Twist." Like the novel, the film centers on a young orphan named Oliver Twist, who, after being punished for asking for more food, resorts to a life of pickpocketing. Some critics considered the film to be better than the stage version, saying that the film appealed to people of all ages.
Romulus Films
#72. Terms of Endearment (1983)
- Director: James L. Brooks
- IMDb user rating: 7.4
- Metascore: 79
- Runtime: 132 minutes
James L. Brooks won three Academy Awards for his roles in writing, producing, and directing "Terms of Endearment," a family comedy-drama. The film focuses on a mother-daughter duo (Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger) and their relationship as their individual lives change over the course of 30 years. The film, starring Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Jeff Daniels, and John Lithgow, is still regarded as a classic "tearjerker" with memorable acting performances.
Paramount Pictures
#71. The English Patient (1996)
- Director: Anthony Minghella
- IMDb user rating: 7.4
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 162 minutes
Taking place during World War II, "The English Patient" tells the story of four individuals who each move into an abandoned Italian villa in the final days of the war. The titular English patient has suffered burns and is unrecognizable. He tells his story to the nurse who treats him and reveals his life story and identity from before the war began. While the film is lengthy and complex, the emotional power of actors Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas led the film to Best Picture success.
Miramax
#70. Moonlight (2016)
- Director: Barry Jenkins
- IMDb user rating: 7.4
- Metascore: 99
- Runtime: 111 minutes
"Moonlight" made history as the first film with an all-Black cast and LGBTQ+ themes to win an Academy Award for Best Picture. This coming-of-age drama was based on an unpublished play that follows the character of Chiron Harris in three different stages of his life, with three different actors portraying him at three different ages. The film explores masculinity, father figures (through Mahershala Ali's Oscar-winning supporting role), and sexual identity.
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A24
#69. The Hurt Locker (2008)
- Director: Kathryn Bigelow
- IMDb user rating: 7.5
- Metascore: 95
- Runtime: 131 minutes
Iraq War thriller "The Hurt Locker" also won Best Director for Kathryn Bigelow, the first woman to win the top directing prize. The film does not have an antagonist and is told through an episodic structure to depict the psyches of Iraq War soldiers. Jeremy Renner portrays the new leader of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in Iraq after the previous one is killed. While the independent film was highly praised, Army veterans criticized inaccuracies throughout the film and the attitude of Renner's character.
Voltage Pictures
#68. Wings (1927)
- Directors: William A. Wellman, Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
- IMDb user rating: 7.6
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 144 minutes
The first-ever winner of the Best Picture award is "Wings," a silent romantic war film that takes place during the First World War. The film had an elaborate production, with several realistic aviation sequences and hundreds of actors and pilots involved in the shoot. The film, which has since been preserved, set a standard in American film production for its realism and use of avant-garde filming techniques.
Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
#67. Hamlet (1948)
- Director: Laurence Olivier
- IMDb user rating: 7.6
- Metascore: 82
- Runtime: 154 minutes
Sir Laurence Olivier, who directed multiple Shakespearean adaptations, found awards success with his film adaptation of "Hamlet," with Olivier taking the eponymous role. Like in the original play, "Hamlet" centers on a young prince whose father was usurped by his brother, Hamlet's uncle Claudius. The film cut some political elements from the original play for the sake of time. Nevertheless, the film was well-received enough to win Best Picture and Best Actor.
Two Cities Films
#66. Mrs. Miniver (1942)
- Director: William Wyler
- IMDb user rating: 7.6
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 134 minutes
"Mrs. Miniver" had a unique place in history, being shot during and also taking place and focusing on World War II. The titular Mrs. Miniver is a British housewife who finds herself affected by the war. As the film was in pre-production before the United States' entry into the war, the script and many of the scenes underwent many changes to reflect the country's pro-war stance, with speeches and scenes essentially acting as propaganda. The melodrama is still considered an influential and significant film.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#65. Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)
- Director: Frank Lloyd
- IMDb user rating: 7.6
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 132 minutes
The mutiny on the HMS Bounty has been depicted in a number of different films and documentaries. However, the Best Picture-winning "Mutiny on the Bounty" is considered the greatest of these films. The tyrannical ship captain attempts to act revenge on his mutineers in a film that is considered to be historically inaccurate but is still said to be thrilling and gripping.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
#64. From Here to Eternity (1953)
- Director: Fred Zinnemann
- IMDb user rating: 7.6
- Metascore: 85
- Runtime: 118 minutes
Three U.S. Army soldiers are the focus of "From Here to Eternity," a novel-based film that takes place in Hawaii in the months leading up to the Pearl Harbor attack by the Japanese. The three soldiers are portrayed by Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, and Frank Sinatra, who each undergo different tribulations. The film received instant acclaim from critics and audiences for its performances, although the Army did not take too kindly to how the military was depicted.
Columbia Pictures
#63. West Side Story (1961)
- Directors: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
- IMDb user rating: 7.6
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 153 minutes
The 1957 Broadway musical "West Side Story" received new life as a 1961 film, co-directed by choreographer Jerome Robbins and film director Robert Wise. A reimagining of "Romeo and Juliet," the film depicts a gang war between the Italian Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks and the forbidden love affair between a former Jet and the sister of the Sharks' leader. The film won 10 of the 11 Academy Awards for which it was nominated and still contains several memorable musical numbers, like "Cool," "America," "I Feel Pretty," and many more.
The Mirisch Corporation
#62. How Green Was My Valley (1941)
- Director: John Ford
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 88
- Runtime: 118 minutes
Director John Ford, usually known for making Western films, directed a film that focused on a working-class Welsh mining family. The stern father and gentle mother work tirelessly to ensure their children will have a better life, with Ford's style and the cast lifting the film up. However, the film is probably most infamous for beating out classics "Citizen Kane" and "The Maltese Falcon" in the Best Picture category.
Twentieth Century Fox
#61. Marty (1955)
- Director: Delbert Mann
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 90 minutes
This expansion of the teleplay "Marty" has Ernest Borgnine starring in the 1955 film adaptation. The titular Marty is an unmarried butcher who has given up on love but ends up connecting with a school teacher (Betsy Blair) he meets at a dance and begins to fall for. The film features strong performances and robust dialogue, with purposely "ordinary" and relatable characters.
Hecht-Lancaster Productions
#60. A Man for All Seasons (1966)
- Director: Fred Zinnemann
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 72
- Runtime: 120 minutes
"From Here to Eternity" director Fred Zinnemann directed yet another Best Picture winner with "A Man for All Seasons," based on a play by Robert Bolt. The film depicts the final years of Sir Thomas More, who refused to sign King Henry VIII's letter requesting an annulment of his marriage. The film was praised for its cinematography and the performance of Paul Scofield, who portrayed More.
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Highland Films
#59. Ordinary People (1980)
- Director: Robert Redford
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 124 minutes
Actor Robert Redford made his directorial debut with "Ordinary People," starring Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler Moore as a married couple whose son dies accidentally and whose other son attempts suicide, straining the relationships between all of the family members. The film cast Moore against type in addition to invigorating the careers of actors Judd Hirsch and Elizabeth McGovern. To the ire of some movie enthusiasts, the film beat out "Raging Bull" and "The Elephant Man" for Best Picture.
Paramount Pictures
#58. The Last Emperor (1987)
- Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 76
- Runtime: 163 minutes
Puyi, the last Emperor of China, is the subject of "The Last Emperor," an epic historical film based on the Emperor's autobiography. The nearly three-hour film stars John Lone as the adult Puyi and covers his entire life. The film is vast and dense, requiring 19,000 extras. "The Last Emperor" beat out "Fatal Attraction," "Broadcast News," and "Moonstruck" for the top prize at the Oscars.
Recorded Picture Company (RPC)
#57. The French Connection (1971)
- Director: William Friedkin
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 94
- Runtime: 104 minutes
Gene Hackman stars in the action crime thriller "The French Connection" by famed director William Friedkin. Hackman portrays police detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle, who stumbles onto a heroin-smuggling job with a French connection. With suspense, an iconic car chase scene, and a breakneck pace, "The French Connection" is undoubtedly a classic that also won Best Actor, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Editing.
Philip D'Antoni Productions
#56. Crash (2004)
- Director: Paul Haggis
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 66
- Runtime: 112 minutes
The ensemble film "Crash" explores racial and social tension in the city of Los Angeles, following several people whose lives intertwine and collide literally and metaphorically. The ensemble includes Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Brendan Fraser, and Terrence Howard, among others. The film had an upset win at the Oscars, beating "Capote," "Good Night, and Good Luck," "Munich," and the frontrunner, "Brokeback Mountain," and garnered criticism for its tone-deaf and oversimplified understanding of racism.
Bob Yari Productions
#55. Argo (2012)
- Director: Ben Affleck
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 120 minutes
The Canadian Caper, as it is often called, is depicted in Ben Affleck's film "Argo," which he directed, produced, and starred in. After six diplomats are trapped in Iran, CIA agent Tony Mendez (Affleck) comes up with a scheme to retrieve them with a fake Hollywood production. The film received awards buzz, but namely for Affleck's lack of a Best Director nomination—regardless, "Argo" won the Best Picture award.
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Warner Bros.
#54. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
- Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
- IMDb user rating: 7.7
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 119 minutes
A meta-tale starring Michael Keaton as a washed-up Hollywood actor, "Birdman" was shot and edited to give the illusion of one long, continuous take. Keaton portrays fictional actor Riggan Thomson, former star of the "Birdman" superhero films (a clear analogy to Keaton's stint as Batman), who attempts to adapt a Raymond Carver short story for Broadway. Thomson imagines his former franchise character as his unraveling psyche. The film pulled an upset win against "Boyhood," with other nominated films including "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Selma."
New Regency Pictures
#53. You Can't Take It with You (1938)
- Director: Frank Capra
- IMDb user rating: 7.8
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 126 minutes
The highly influential director Frank Capra found success yet again with "You Can't Take It with You," a romantic comedy based on the stage play of the same name. In this movie, a man who comes from money becomes engaged to a woman with an eccentric family. While thought to be dated today as part of the screwball comedy genre, the film was vastly appealing upon release.
Columbia Pictures
#52. My Fair Lady (1964)
- Director: George Cukor
- IMDb user rating: 7.8
- Metascore: 95
- Runtime: 170 minutes
The stage musical "My Fair Lady" became a popular and successful feature film with Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison in the lead roles. The film, as does the original musical and play, has Professor Henry Higgins (Harrison) make a bet regarding a flower girl's (Hepburn) ability to become presentable to higher society. The movie has been rereleased multiple times and is still considered a lively and intelligent musical film.
Warner Bros.
#51. Midnight Cowboy (1969)
- Director: John Schlesinger
- IMDb user rating: 7.8
- Metascore: 79
- Runtime: 113 minutes
"Midnight Cowboy" is a buddy film with several iconic scenes and lines and depicts the unlikely friendship between a male prostitute (Jon Voight) and a street hustler (Dustin Hoffman). Originally released with an X rating, the film instantly won praise for its pair of actors, also producing quotable phrases like "I'm walkin' here!" The film beat out "Hello, Dolly!" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" for Best Picture.
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#50. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
- Director: Robert Benton
- IMDb user rating: 7.8
- Metascore: 77
- Runtime: 105 minutes
Divorce is at the center of "Kramer vs. Kramer," which depicts a married couple (Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep) undergoing a tumultuous custody battle over their son. As the proceedings continue, both parents deepen the wounds started by the separation while also learning more about themselves as parents. The film was acclaimed as thoughtful and well-acted, with Hoffman and Streep winning respective Oscars for their performances. The film even beat out the Francis Ford Coppola classic "Apocalypse Now" for Best Picture.
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Columbia Pictures
#49. The Lost Weekend (1945)
- Director: Billy Wilder
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Metascore: data not available
- Runtime: 101 minutes
Billy Wilder directed and co-wrote "The Lost Weekend," based on a 1944 novel of the same name exploring alcoholism. Actor Ray Milland portrayed the protagonist, who "loses" a weekend during a four-day drinking binge. The film mixed film noir style with gritty realism in depicting the main character's state of mind.
Paramount Pictures
#48. In the Heat of the Night (1967)
- Director: Norman Jewison
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Metascore: 76
- Runtime: 110 minutes
Sidney Poitier first played the iconic police detective Virgil Tibbs in "In the Heat of the Night," a mystery drama based on a novel by John Ball. Known for his famous line "They call me Mister Tibbs!," Tibbs is investigating a murder in a racist Southern town. The film was intense and is still thought to have relevance today for its depiction of racism and racial tensions.
The Mirisch Corporation
#47. Patton (1970)
- Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 172 minutes
George C. Scott's most iconic film role would have to be that of George S. Patton for the biographical war film "Patton." The general fought in World War II, with the film depicting his struggles and his time in the North African and European theaters of the war. Scott won the Academy Award for Best Actor but famously declined it, stating his distaste for the voting process of such awards.
Twentieth Century Fox
#46. The Artist (2011)
- Director: Michel Hazanavicius
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Metascore: 89
- Runtime: 100 minutes
French director Michel Hazanavicius created a throwback to the silent film era with "The Artist," a film that depicted the transition to sound films, or "talkies." Jean Dujardin portrays a famous silent movie actor who struggles during the transition, with a woman he helps to become famous overcoming him in success. The film was praised as delightful and the visuals as creative, beating out other 2011 films such as "The Descendants," "Midnight in Paris," and "Moneyball."
Studio 37
#45. Titanic (1997)
- Director: James Cameron
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Metascore: 75
- Runtime: 194 minutes
At one point the top-grossing film of all time, James Cameron's "Titanic" featured a fictional romance against the real, tragic sinking of the passenger ship Titanic. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet portray passengers from different social classes who fall for each other before the ship's fateful collision with an iceberg. The film spawned the phrase "I'm king of the world," and the Celine Dion song "My Heart Will Go On."
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Twentieth Century Fox
#44. CODA (2021)
- Director: Sian Heder
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 72
- Runtime: 111 minutes
This inspiring drama made Oscar history when it became the first Best Picture winner to premiere on a streaming platform (Apple TV+). It tells the story of a teen, Ruby (Emilia Jones), the only hearing person in an otherwise deaf family. The film impressed as "a coming-of-age story meant to move," critic Becca James wrote for the Chicago Reader.
Apple Original Films
#43. Gandhi (1982)
- Director: Richard Attenborough
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 79
- Runtime: 191 minutes
Ben Kingsley portrays the historical figure Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, an ethicist who led a national nonviolent movement against the British rule of India. The film covers his life, from his ejection from a train with an all-white compartment to his assassination in 1948. This film was over three hours long, but critics felt the running time was worth it for Kingsley's Oscar-winning performance.
International Film Investors
#42. Annie Hall (1977)
- Director: Woody Allen
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 92
- Runtime: 93 minutes
The most famous film from Woody Allen's lengthy career in filmmaking is "Annie Hall," a romantic comedy that stars Allen as a comedian recalling his failed relationship with the titular character (Diane Keaton). The film is an exploration of love and sexuality, as well as another showcase of New York City and Allen's own infamously neurotic behavior. Allen generally declines to attend the Academy Awards ceremonies, though his film beat out the original "Star Wars" for Best Picture.
Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
#41. Dances with Wolves (1990)
- Director: Kevin Costner
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 72
- Runtime: 181 minutes
Actor Kevin Costner directed and starred in "Dances with Wolves," which author Michael Blake adapted from his own novel of the same name. Costner portrays a Union Army lieutenant who goes to a remote western outpost and ends up befriending wolves and the Indigenous people. The film's epic filmmaking and cinematography were highly lauded, although the film was criticized for having a "white savior" narrative. The film beat "The Godfather: Part III" and "Goodfellas" for Best Picture.
Tig Productions
#40. Rain Man (1988)
- Director: Barry Levinson
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 65
- Runtime: 133 minutes
Dustin Hoffman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing an autistic savant in "Rain Man," which also stars Tom Cruise. Cruise portrays a selfish car dealer who learns that not only has his father passed away, but his multimillion-dollar estate has been bequeathed to his brother (Hoffman), whose existence he was unaware of. The road film was carried by the two lead actors, both receiving much praise for their portrayal of a growing relationship between the brothers.
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United Artists
#39. The King's Speech (2010)
- Director: Tom Hooper
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 88
- Runtime: 118 minutes
King George VI suffered from a stammer, and "The King's Speech" depicts his speech therapy as he finds himself as an important voice after Britain declares war on Germany at the onset of World War II. Colin Firth won his first Oscar in the role of King George VI, supported by Helena Bonham Carter as his wife, Queen Elizabeth, and Geoffrey Rush as his speech therapist. The film overtook "Black Swan," "Inception," and "The Social Network" for Best Picture.
See-Saw Films
#38. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
- Directors: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Metascore: 84
- Runtime: 120 minutes
A young man (Dev Patel) who had his upbringing in the slums of India finds himself in a position to win big, being a contestant on the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" The energetic Danny Boyle-directed film flashes back to his life with his love interest Latika (Frieda Pinto) and his older brother being important figures in his life. The film was a phenomenon upon its release, as was its original song, "Jai Ho."
Celador Films
#37. All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
- Director: Lewis Milestone
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 91
- Runtime: 152 minutes
The classic novel "All Quiet on the Western Front" also became a highly acclaimed and iconic film, focusing on soldiers facing the hardships of World War I. Harrowing and gritty, the film easily won the Best Picture trophy at the Academy Awards. However, the film wasn't taken well in Germany, especially during the rise of the Nazi Party.
Universal Pictures
#36. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
- Director: William Wyler
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 93
- Runtime: 170 minutes
Three United States servicepeople attempt to readjust to normal civilian life after World War II in "The Best Years of Our Lives." Their return to small-town America turns out to be difficult, as they find that their families are quite different from how they left them. Critics enthusiastically endorsed the film's ensemble, and audiences made the film a large box-office hit.
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
#35. It Happened One Night (1934)
- Director: Frank Capra
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 87
- Runtime: 105 minutes
Frank Capra directed several iconic and famous films, but "It Happened One Night" took home the most Oscar gold of all of them. Starring Clark Gable as a reporter and Claudette Colbert as a socialite who falls in love with him, this film won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film was well-liked for its lightheartedness, and its simple but effective plot created the template for the entire "cold then hot" romantic comedy genre.
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Columbia Pictures
#34. Rebecca (1940)
- Director: Alfred Hitchcock
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 130 minutes
Despite his extensive and industrious career, Alfred Hitchcock only made one film that won the Best Picture Oscar with "Rebecca." A romantic psychological thriller, "Rebecca" stars Laurence Olivier as an aristocratic widower whose new marriage is deeply affected by his memories of his first marriage. The film was described as haunting and suspenseful.
Selznick International Pictures
#33. On the Waterfront (1954)
- Director: Elia Kazan
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 91
- Runtime: 108 minutes
One of Marlon Brando's highly regarded roles was in "On the Waterfront," which depicts corruption and union violence on the waterfronts of New Jersey. Brando portrays an ex-boxer who must stand up to his corrupt union bosses. "On the Waterfront" is continuously cited as a landmark movie for Brando's performance.
Horizon Pictures
#32. The Sound of Music (1965)
- Director: Robert Wise
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 63
- Runtime: 172 minutes
The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "The Sound of Music" went on to become a hit film starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Directed by "West Side Story" co-director Robert Wise, "The Sound of Music" told the tale of a woman (Andrews) who leaves a convent and becomes a governess to the children of a naval officer and widower. This story of the von Trapp Family not only won Best Picture but became one of the most financially successful films of its time.
Robert Wise Productions,
#31. Ben-Hur (1959)
- Director: William Wyler
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 90
- Runtime: 212 minutes
The second film adaptation of the "Ben-Hur" novel proved to be the definitive version, featuring an unforgettable chariot race sequence. The 212-minute film starred Charlton Heston and featured a massive budget and considerable sets to tell the story of a prince sent into slavery and seeking revenge. The biblical tale is highly regarded for its epic scale.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
#30. The Deer Hunter (1978)
- Director: Michael Cimino
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 183 minutes
"The Deer Hunter" features a masterclass cast, with Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and John Savage portraying three steelworkers whose lives are changed after participating in the Vietnam War. John Cazale (in his last film role before his death) and Meryl Streep star in supporting roles. The film features a stressful and controversial scene in which the main characters, prisoners of war to the Vietcong, are forced to play a game of Russian roulette. The film was praised as the best American drama since "The Godfather."
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EMI Films
#29. Platoon (1986)
- Director: Oliver Stone
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 92
- Runtime: 120 minutes
Oliver Stone is known for making politically charged films, and "Platoon" was no exception. Based on his experiences in the Vietnam War, the film centers on an Army soldier (Charlie Sheen) and his squabbling superiors (Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe). The film's cinematography and realistic battle sequences are often cited as the high points of this Best Picture winner.
Hemdale
#28. Spotlight (2015)
- Director: Tom McCarthy
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 93
- Runtime: 129 minutes
"Spotlight" told a timely tale about a timely topic, calling attention to the abuse of children by Catholic priests. The film is named after and follows the Boston Globe's "Spotlight" team, known for its investigative journalism and exposés, with the subject of this investigation involving widespread and systemic child abuse and the resulting cover-up. In a highly competitive year, "Spotlight" overtook "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "The Revenant" for Best Picture.
Participant
#27. Rocky (1976)
- Director: John G. Avildsen
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 70
- Runtime: 120 minutes
"Rocky" was written by its star Sylvester Stallone. Rocky Balboa is an underdog boxer and a working-class debt collector based in Philadelphia who gets the opportunity to fight heavyweight champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) and falls in love with pet store owner Adrian (Talia Shire). The film elevated Stallone to stardom, produced iconic scenes like the library steps run, and spawned several sequels and spin-off films.
Chartoff-Winkler Productions
#26. Million Dollar Baby (2004)
- Director: Clint Eastwood
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 86
- Runtime: 132 minutes
Clint Eastwood portrayed an elderly and gruff boxing trainer who takes in a determined and aspiring boxer portrayed by Hilary Swank; Morgan Freeman also co-starred as Eastwood's character's gym assistant. Eastwood made a film that critics thought was heartfelt and avoided narrative cliches, despite having a dire and tragic ending. The film beat ambitious movies like "The Aviator" and "Finding Neverland" for the Best Picture award.
Warner Bros.
#25. 12 Years a Slave (2013)
- Director: Steve McQueen
- IMDb user rating: 8.1
- Metascore: 96
- Runtime: 134 minutes
Solomon Northup's slave memoir "12 Years a Slave" was brought to the big screen by English director Steve McQueen, with Chiwetel Ejiofor portraying Northup. A free and educated man, Northup is kidnapped and sold into slavery, going through a harrowing time where he meets an enslaved woman named Patsey (Lupita Nyong'o). The film edged out "Gravity," which had won many technical Academy Awards the same night.
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#24. All About Eve (1950) | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/review-eliza-scanlen-shines-as-teenager-trapped-in-fundamentalist-culture-in-the-starling-girl/article_9ce6fd34-15d6-11ee-bc2b-2bacda49eb2d.html | 2023-06-30T05:07:36 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/review-eliza-scanlen-shines-as-teenager-trapped-in-fundamentalist-culture-in-the-starling-girl/article_9ce6fd34-15d6-11ee-bc2b-2bacda49eb2d.html |
This week it's been first-game struggles in doubleheaders costing the Bismarck Governors.
Fortunately, the Govs rebounded and got a split for the second time against a tough opponent.
Behind 11 hits and runs each and gutty outings from Isaac Mitchell, Eli Thompson and Tommy Kraljic, the Govs rebounded from an 8-0 shutout loss with an 11-6 win over West Fargo Thursday night at Municipal Ballpark.
"I was impressed with our resilience," Governors head coach Mike Skytland said. "We didn't play the best in the first game, and they can take advantage of those mistakes. This league is tough this year. There are teams that are more experienced than they've been in some years, and sometimes a split is what you have to take."
Thanks to four errors in 15 plate appearances, the Govs trailed 5-0 before their first at bat.
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"You can't make mistakes like that against a team this good," Skytland said. "We know that, because it gives you a long way back. We'll just focus on our bounceback."
Just one run would have been enough for West Fargo with how Caleb Duerr was pitching. He never faced more than five batters in an inning and dealt with just one runner reaching third, a triple by Parker Sagsveen in the fourth that he pitched around.
Duerr got stronger as the game went along, allowing just two singles in separate innings after Sagsveen's triple as the lone baserunners in the final three innings for Bismarck.
"We trust all of our guys, it's different guys at different times that make a difference," Skytland said. "That's the type of team we are and the type of team we'll have to be."
Duerr threw a complete-game four-hitter, striking out six Bismarck hitters and allowing six baserunners.
"They have so much good pitching that we knew we'd face good guys throughout both games," Skytland said. "That's where you have to have quality at-bats to find ways to score."
Despite a tough first two innings, Bismarck starter Jameson Johnson made it through five innings, allowing just one more run -- the only earned run the Patriots could tag him with -- in the top of the fifth.
West Fargo added two runs in the sixth, with Duerr finishing a great game at the plate with his third hit in four trips up that drove in pinch-hitter Carter Carlson and leadoff hitter Trey Stocker for the final margin of victory.
"We were pretty happy with everybody that threw today," Skytland said. "We competed and against a good team like that, you have to."
In Game 2, Bismarck scored six runs on three hits, a walk, two hit batters and a wild pitch in the bottom of the first inning.
"It was nice to get on top after having a tough game like we did," Skytland said. "Makes it easier mentally. We had some big hits early and then (Isaac Mitchell) gave us a great performance on the mound to keep the lead into the later innings."
The Govs added single runs in the third, fourth and sixth innings and two in the fifth to pad their lead.
"Any time you knock their starter out and go to another guy, you can move the game along," Skytland said. "Then you hope you keep getting to the next guy. We executed, guys got guys over with bunts, we had a lot of execution which was nice to see."
There was a bit of a strange moment in the top of the fifth, with an unknown shirtless man being asked to leave the video booth in straightaway center field before play was continued.
Thompson took over in the fifth and Kraljic relieved Thompson in the sixth, with both getting crucial outs with men in scoring position for West Fargo.
Kraljic ended the win with authority, striking out Carter Carlson, Stocker and Duerr around a one-out walk to Landon Troftgruben.
"The pitching was real good, and we had good defense behind them in the second game," Skytland said. "We had to clean things up after that first game."
A busy Governors squad gets a break before their Fourth of July games against Mandan on Monday and Tuesday.
"We need a few days to rest up and I know Mandan will be ready," Skytland said. "They're a good team as well, so we'll have to be ready on the third and fourth." | https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/local/baseball/govs-rebound-for-split-with-west-fargo/article_8e20856e-16d4-11ee-95a1-2794d730d207.html | 2023-06-30T05:16:19 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/local/baseball/govs-rebound-for-split-with-west-fargo/article_8e20856e-16d4-11ee-95a1-2794d730d207.html |
Given a second chance, Trace King delivered for the Bismarck Capitals.
King couldn’t quite finish off the Minot Metros in the top of the seventh inning, but he delivered the walkoff single in the bottom of the seventh to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory in the opening game of Thursday’s Class A West Region doubleheader at Dwyer Field.
The Metros, limited to two runs on four hits through frames, used a one-out rally capped by an Easton Twight sacrifice fly to score the game-tying run.
The Capitals shook it off and scored the game-winner a few minutes later.
“It felt amazing,” King said. “It was nice to have that opportunity with that guy on third and just bring him home.”
Logan Herman led off the bottom of the seventh with a walk, stole second and went to third on a balk. With two out and Herman 90 feet away, King lined a single to deep center to give the Capitals a win.
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Due up fourth in the home half of the seventh, King wanted a chance to finish it off.
“That’s always the thought process -- to be that guy to win the game,” King said. “I was just looking for an inside fastball but I think it just ended up being high. Felt really good, it looked good.”
“He kind of struggled at the plate early but he came up with a big knock in the seventh there with a runner in scoring position and capped off a pretty good pitching performance with a base hit and an RBI,” Capitals coach Aric Lee said.
The Capitals completed a sweep with a 6-1 victory in the second game.
King earned the complete-game win after all, going seven innings, allowing three runs on five hits, walking three, hitting one batter and striking out three.
Hayden Ritter’s sacrifice fly scored King, who led off with a double, in the first inning and Avery Emery had a two-out RBI single to stake King and the Capitals to an early 2-0 lead.
Grady Swanson’s sacrifice fly in the fourth made it 3-0 Bismarck.
King allowed only four base runners over the first four innings. Minot got on the board with two runs on one hit, two walks and a wild pitch in the fifth. The Metros scored on an errant throw to third and a wild pitch. A 1-2-3 double play started by King helped limit the damage.
“He threw well all game,” Lee said. “He had the right play, made a bad throw on a bunt play, we didn’t execute there and threw it up the line in the third and gave them a run there. But he got back on the hill, set them down, limited the damage and finished strong.”
“I was just getting a little tired in the seventh inning. I was close to 100 pitches, just got tired there at the end. I was just mixing it up. Keeping them off balance, switching speeds and stuff,” King said.
Emery went 3-for-3 and King had a pair of hits in the opener for the Capitals.
Hayden Ritter and Kelsen Kudrna combined for five hits to back a strong outing on the mound from Connor Grabow in the finale.
Grabow allowed one run in the first inning, but settled in and limited the Metros to three hits while striking out seven and walking none.
Tegan Schindler led off with a single and eventually scored on an error to give the Metros a 1-0 lead.
The lead was short-lived. Ritter and Kudrna each tripled to deep center in the Capitals’ three-run bottom of the first. Ritter started the rally with a triple and scored on Emery’s single to center. Evan Fuchs walked and Kudrna drove in a pair of runs with a triple, giving Bismarck a 3-1 lead.
After allowing the leadoff single, retired 11 straight batters until Hyran Maples and Gannon Hedberg had back-to-back two-out singles in the fourth. He got Bennett Warren to fly to center to end the inning and set the Metros down 1-2-3 in the fifth to finish the complete-game win.
“Connor threw very well today. We played good defense behind him, so that helps your pitchers out,” Lee said.
“We did a pretty good job executing a few small ball things, Jacob Pearson executed a squeeze, Kelsen Kudrna had a few big hits and the plate. It was a good day.”
Pearson’s bunt single and Jace Kunze’s sacrifice fly capped a three-run third for the Capitals, making it 6-1.
Ritter went 3-for-3 with a triple and Kudrna was 2-for-2 with a triple, double and walk and two RBIs.
“We still have work to do,” Lee said. “That’s what we’re trying to do, get better every day. We know that we have to improve in some areas and most of that is mental, putting complete games together, playing all seven innings.”
“We’re feeling pretty good. We came out with two wins and tomorrow we’re going to try to go get two more,” King said.
The Capitals and Mandan A’s will resume their weather-delayed doubleheader from June 20 on Friday at 5 p.m. in Mandan. The first game will resume with the Capitals leading the A’s 8-5 in the fourth inning, with the second game to follow. | https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/local/capitals-sweep-metros/article_4b7d489c-16e7-11ee-b93b-6ba1fb36d7a1.html | 2023-06-30T05:16:20 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/local/capitals-sweep-metros/article_4b7d489c-16e7-11ee-b93b-6ba1fb36d7a1.html |
COLORADO CITY, Texas — It has been a tough few days for the city of Colorado City.
Low water pressure made the city declare a boil water notice on Sunday.
Now, Mayor Ruben Hurt has declared a local state of disaster after severe weather hit the surrounding area and caused power outages.
Other problems that have come from the power outage include a water shortage, equipment failures and unforeseen expenses.
Brian Younger is the owner of GB Electrical, who have been trying to fix the power outage issues that have hit Colorado City.
He said that the electrical energy that comes with lightning tends to have a great affect on equipment buried in the ground.
“When storms come through, there is a huge amount of electrical activity with lightning," Younger said. "Any utility pole, any water well, anything that is very grounded, as in a hole in the ground full of water, they tend to attract electricity from the sky.”
He and his crews have been working until midnight most days trying find solutions to the power outage issues.
“It just depends on the extent of the damage," Younger said. "Sometimes it’s fuses, sometimes it’s overhead lines that are either down or fuses that are out. We have bucket trucks and things like that so we can go and pretty much fix anything, transformers. Then, if it’s something that we can’t fix immediately, then we can bring in portable generators.”
Younger said the outages have been affecting everyone in the area, not just Colorado City.
“We’ve had quite a bit of calls from the local farmers," Younger said. "We’ve had a lot of power outages with the other utility companies in the area because we also service the surrounding towns.”
Meanwhile, city officials and workers have all been out in the field working on finding solutions to the problems.
The Mitchell County Sheriff's Office, on the other hand, is helping the water shortage issues by giving out free cases of bottled water to those who come by the office. City workers are also available to contact if you need help getting water.
For more information on how you can get help, call 325-728-5261. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/electrical-company-owner-shares-experience-colorado-city-state-of-local-disaster/513-20b76974-063f-4989-ba8c-cdb744e8cafa | 2023-06-30T05:18:51 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/electrical-company-owner-shares-experience-colorado-city-state-of-local-disaster/513-20b76974-063f-4989-ba8c-cdb744e8cafa |
PLANO, Texas — The siblings of 32-year-old Sarah Dudley told WFAA on Thursday that they're fully dismayed the search for their missing sister ended with her husband being jailed in connection to her death.
"It just still doesn't feel real," Patrick Dowd, Dudley's brother, said. "She was just this openly warm person that was always willing to help anyone. She was so sweet and caring. We wish we could call her out of the blue, and she would answer, you know?"
Dudley was reported missing Saturday night by her husband, 37-year-old Karlton Dudley.
He's now charged with abuse of a corpse in connection to his wife's death and remains in the Collin County Jail. His bond has been set at $500,000.
On Monday evening, Sarah Dudley's body was found at Lake Lewisville near Hidden Cove Park in The Colony.
Her husband initially told the Plano Police Department that she never returned home from work Saturday evening and that he last saw her around 1:07 p.m., per court documents.
He told police that he never saw Dudley leave their apartment but guessed she left sometime before she needed to be at work which was 4 p.m. Dudley would walk to work because she had epilepsy.
Dudley's husband was wearing an ankle monitor in connection with another offense at the time of her disappearance.
Per court documents, Dudley's husband told investigators that he went to the area of Hidden Cove Park on Saturday to kayak but didn't get into the water because his kayak wouldn't inflate.
He told police he left after walking around a bit.
Investigators tracked the data on the ankle monitor. They told WFAA that Dudley's husband actually got into the water near the area where her body was later found, adding that he wasn't being fully transparent regarding his whereabouts.
Patrick Dowd, who spoke with WFAA alongside Sarah Dudley's sister Amy Pattison and sister-in-law Stephanie Dowd, said the development was unexpected.
"We were definitely surprised by it, but we just couldn't think of anybody that could hurt her. We were hoping that she was missing, and that's it. We weren't expecting this," Dowd said.
When WFAA asked if the family wanted the harshest punishment to be levied against Dudley's husband, Pattison replied, "Absolutely."
"We want justice for our sister," Dowd said.
Dowd told WFAA that Dudley was a kind soul, the middle child of the family, always following him around and interested in what he was doing.
"She loved all her nieces and nephews, they were like her kids because she couldn't have any. She would shower them with gifts, and she was just a great person," Dowd said.
"She was just always wanting to be around people. We're not asking for anything but prayers for our family. Sarah wants us to stay strong for her, but it's still tough."
Dowd and his siblings are raising money for Dudley's funeral in Chalmette, Louisiana, where they all grew up. If you'd like to help, you can donate to them via this Venmo account.
The Plano Police Department said Thursday that they don't believe the public is in danger following Dudley's husband's arrest.
At this time, a spokesperson told WFAA investigators believe he acted alone in connection to the crime he's charged with. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/family-of-sarah-dudley-dead-lake-lewisville-biggest-punishment-arrested-husband-karlton-dudley/287-91b35fda-95f3-46af-a923-1fe998d36c74 | 2023-06-30T05:31:48 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/family-of-sarah-dudley-dead-lake-lewisville-biggest-punishment-arrested-husband-karlton-dudley/287-91b35fda-95f3-46af-a923-1fe998d36c74 |
Canton police detective injured in shooting; one suspect arrested, another sought
Canton police detectives shot at.
- One police detective suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
- Police are searching for a suspect who's at large.
- Police have made at least one arrest.
CANTON ‒ Two men shot at two police detectives in the parking lot on 12th Street NW resulting in one of the detectives suffering minor injuries, a police statement said.
The other detective was not injured in the incident that took place around 5:57 p.m. in the 200 block of 12th Street NW, police said. The detective who was injured was treated at the scene.
Police arrested one suspect nearby; the other was still at large as of 11 p.m..
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Police say they are looking for Trezjon R. Allen, 21, of Massillon. Officers say they have obtained a warrant charging him with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault on a police officer, discharging a firearm on or near prohibited premises, one count of having weapons under disability and participation in a criminal gang.
Officers said they arrested Braylen Smallwood, 22, of Canton, on felony charges of two counts of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault on a police officer and discharge of a firearm on or near prohibited premises.
Suspect seen running after Canton shooting
Catherine Coblentz and her husband Wendell, who live in Lake Township, arrived at nearby Desert Inn Restaurant shortly after the shootings.
Coblentz said she saw a young man running by the Desert Inn parking lot toward the back of the restaurant.
"You could tell by the way he was running that he was up to something," she said.
Then she heard sirens as several police vehicles arrived with some going in the direction of where the man had been running.
Joe Shaheen, a manager at Desert Inn, said a man entered the restaurant's kitchen and was immediately told by the kitchen staff to leave. Shaheen said the staff did not see a weapon.
It's not clear if this was the man who was arrested or the man still at large.
Crime scene
By 8:30 p.m., police had strewn yellow crime scene tape around the parking lot of Phil's Wine and Liquor on the northwest corner of 12th Street NW and Logan Avenue NW. A police officer stood near the liquor store's shuttered entrance by two Canton police vehicles with flashing lights.
Ohio Highway Patrol troopers with a police officer wearing tactical gear were standing on the northwest corner of 12th Street NW and Logan. A police lieutenant declined to comment on what had occurred except to say officers were still interviewing witnesses and the department would issue a press release.
An Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation crime scene truck appeared at 8:35 p.m. Yellow evidence tags numbered one through five were at various spots on the back parking lot pavement. After sunset, two apparent crime scene specialists scanned the pavement with lights.
The statement said the two Canton Police detectives who were shot at were members of Canton Police's Coordinated Response Team.
According to the police department's website, the team is charged with collecting intelligence about violent criminal acts being planned and to use that intelligence "to actively disrupt violent individuals and group through an increase in presence, home visits, criminal traffic interdiction, pedestrian stops, search warrants, and collaborative visits with other agencies such as probation and parole."
Anyone with information about what happened or information about Allen's whereabouts is asked to call the Canton Police Detective Bureau at (330) 489-3144 or Canton's Communications Center at (330) 649-5800. People can submit anonymous tips through Tip411 at www.cantonohio.gov/police or Stark County Crime Stoppers.
Reach Robert at robert.wang@cantonrep.com. Twitter: @rwangREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/canton/2023/06/30/police-search-for-man-accused-of-shooting-at-police-detectives/70371751007/ | 2023-06-30T05:41:50 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/canton/2023/06/30/police-search-for-man-accused-of-shooting-at-police-detectives/70371751007/ |
VILONIA, Ark. — Crypto mining took center stage at a meeting in Vilonia Thursday night as the city's planning commission considered a proposal to bring the growing industry to town.
The commission denied Vilo AR LLC for building a crypto mine in town and revoked their permit permanently.
Although the commission denied the crypto mining application, it doesn't mean they won't consider others in the future.
Arkansas Blockchain Council Representative Cameron Baker spoke to the commission about crypto mining and how it could work for Vilonians.
"We're just trying to open the state up so that these opportunities can happen," Baker said. "Whether or not that's a good fit for you all and your town, that's your decision to make."
After the commission's decision, some people still wanted to share their thoughts on crypto mining.
"Since there have been so many different states that have regulated or said they couldn't be there anymore, [I hope] you would consider not allowing it at all," One woman said.
With noise being a concern for people in the area, the city passed an ordinance in June to limit the noise level to 60 decibels within city limits.
"So, this is still a serious thing?" Another woman said. "If a crypto mine does come back, please insist on the liquid emersion cooling system because it would be quieter and have less energy usage."
If a company is permitted to build a crypto mine in Vilonia, it must abide by that noise ordinance or have a soundproof wall. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/vilonia-crypto-mining/91-67fae268-87e7-4803-a9b3-14ce0c9f68a7 | 2023-06-30T05:43:00 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/vilonia-crypto-mining/91-67fae268-87e7-4803-a9b3-14ce0c9f68a7 |
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - An unknown oily substance spilled into the Flint River on Thursday for the second time in about a year.
The Flint Fire Department began investigating the spill around 7:30 p.m. after a fisherman noticed a sheen on the water near the Utah Avenue bridge.
Fire crews called in the Genesee County Hazardous Materials Team and Michigan Department of Natural Resources to help contain the spill, identify the substance and determine where it came from.
Authorities placed absorbent booms across the river in several places to soak up the oily substance and contain the spill. Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins believes the spill was contained Thursday night.
City officials assured residents that Flint's drinking water is safe, because it no longer comes from the Flint River. However, the public is advised to avoid all contact with the river until further notice.
About a year ago, the Genesee County Hazardous Materials Team was called to the Flint River for a similar situation. A mystery substance was discovered in the river between Stepping Stone Falls and Leith Street.
Lockhart Chemical was eventually identified as the source of the spill. The company is being forced to fund clean up efforts and filed for bankruptcy back in October.
A no-contact order for the Flint River was in effect until December -- six months after the spill. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/hazardous-material-spilled-into-flint-river-again/article_827ba7aa-16f9-11ee-93c1-3f6ae822cba2.html | 2023-06-30T06:04:52 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/hazardous-material-spilled-into-flint-river-again/article_827ba7aa-16f9-11ee-93c1-3f6ae822cba2.html |
BOISE, Idaho — It has been a long year for 35-year-old Avalon Hardy, a local activist Idaho State Police (ISP) arrested during an abortion rights protest last summer.
"It's been a roller coaster," she said.
She said things will not return to normal for quite some time. On June 28, 2023, Hardy filed a lawsuit against four ISP officers and several other unnamed law enforcement officers.
The lawsuit states police violated Hardy's civil rights, including wrongfully arresting and jailing her, using excessive force and deliberately fabricating evidence.
Hardy was originally charged with felony battery of a law enforcement officer; that charge was later dropped down to a misdemeanor. Court documents show ISP officers claimed Hardy repeatedly shoved now-Lieutenant Michal Kish.
During Hardy's quick trial in January 2023, a judge acquitted her of the charges. She claims the judge overseeing her case made that decision after he saw a video prosecutors presented in court showing Hardy accidentally touching Kish as she tried to get around him, but not pushing him.
Documents show the trial court ruled the state's evidence "could not sustain any conviction." Kish even testified in her trial that he did not remember Hardy shoving him.
"It was irritating that I even had to defend myself for something that I did not do," Hardy said.
Although the judge cleared her, Hardy believes the damage was already done. She said the clientele for the salon she owns dwindled after the arrest, and her children were targeted.
"People are terrible," she said. "My kids didn't really have anything to do with it. But, you know, my face is plastered everywhere, and so my kids suffered the repercussions of that."
While she is still actively promoting causes important to her, Hardy said she is much more hesitant to attend local protests. Despite all the hardships, Hardy is trying to piece her life back together.
Hardy is asking for financial compensation. Although she said she is not suing for the money, but rather for justice.
"We need to stand up for ourselves and stand up for what's right," she said. "They lied; they wrote a false report, and it needs to be shown that just because they're law enforcement doesn't mean that they can do that type of stuff to people."
An ISP spokesperson told KTVB they cannot comment on pending litigation.
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MERIDIAN, Idaho — St. Luke's Cancer Institute: Meridian, has nine new murals created by Owyhee High School art students. The murals are designed to "uplift and inspire patients," according to a news release. The idea came from a patient who shared it with nurse, Stewart McWilliams.
"There is a wall of nine windows that bring light into the Meridian Cancer Institute, and at one point I joked with some patients about how great it would be to have a huge mural on the exterior wall that faces the windows. It was another patient who offered the suggestion of hanging portable murals – one for each window to look out on," McWilliams said.
McWilliams then started planning with the art director at Owyhee High School, where his daughter attends school.
"These are high school students, but many of them have already had cancer affect their lives in some way – a loved one, or a person in their lives. Some of the students have captured that in the sentiment of their murals, hoping to inspire and uplift our patients who are often here for hours receiving chemotherapy infusions," McWilliams said.
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GARDEN CITY, Idaho — On a warm, sunny day, some folks spent their day sipping wine at Telaya, while taking in the Boise Greenbelt, and the woman behind the wine they were drinking is Carrie Sullivan.
“I am actually a veterinarian by education, I practiced for about 10 years,” Sullivan said.
She is the owner and winemaker for Telaya and one of the local women in wine who KTVB is raising a glass to and highlighting in honor of June being Idaho Wine Month.
“My husband and I had always loved wine. we are both scientists so, we definitely can appreciate the science behind winemaking,” Sullivan said.
She and her husband opened Telaya, when they decided they needed to make a change for their family.
“There are not very many wine emergencies, and there are a lot of animal emergencies,” Sullivan said. “My husband was in a job where he traveled internationally, the last year before we started making wine, he was overseas 280 days, and I was practicing full time and we had two kiddos under the age of three.”
She told KTVB, they started off small, making 50 cases of wine in 2008. They started selling wine in 2011.
“We actually moved in with Cinder down at 44th and Chinden and Leslie from Coiled was in there as well,” Sullivan said. “Starting a winery is not for the faint of heart or for the faint of wallet and so, it really helps for us to be able to bond together, we were able to share equipment and share space. and all three of our companies were able to kind of get our feet underneath of us and move out on our own. All three of us are still around, we're still really good friends and producing beautiful wines.”
It’s a bond, strung together like a vine of grapes.
“I'm very lucky to be here in Idaho, where there are so many other women winemakers and, when we get together, we love to kind of talk about, you know, we come together and it's great to kind of feel that camaraderie of being with other females,” Sullivan said.
Each of them, infusing a local touch into each glass of wine.
“As Boise has grown, more people that have come into Boise looking for that quality of life, more winemakers that have wanted to enjoy that quality of life and have started their wineries here versus in Washington or in Oregon or in California,” Sullivan said.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A judge at the Sacramento County courthouse is calling for more police presence around their facilities due to the homeless issue.
"These daily incidents include, but are not limited to, physical and verbal assault, public sex acts, open fires, nudity, urinating and defecating on walkways. Court security removes unsheltered individuals, who have no business with the court, from the Main Courthouse daily and our facilities team must regularly remove feces and other waste from our entryways and grounds," said presiding Judge Michael G. Bowman in the letter.
In the letter, Bowman said the encounters happen between the homeless and their employees, as well as the people appearing in their courtrooms.
His message was delivered via email in a letter addressed to Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and members of the city council. He called attention to the "disheartening conditions" surrounding the court's facilities in downtown Sacramento.
Bowman said there is concern that those conditions prevent access to justice.
"When coming to court is a trial itself for victims, witnesses or even jurors - access to justice is threatened. So, too, is public service when our employees' fear for their own safety prevents them from leaving our buildings to go for a walk or supporting local businesses by having lunch with a colleague or shopping the farmers market," Bowman wrote.
He called for an increase in police presence near the downtown court locations, jury and employee parking lots and enforcement on code violations. He added that he hopes the homeless population near the court can be connected with the services they need.
A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed they received the letter from the judge. In response to it, the mayor said the follow:
"Judge Bowman is right to be upset. The City of Sacramento is adding more safe camping spaces at Miller Park in July and continuing to push for more. We must be able to bring people from the sidewalk into safer spaces to connect them with the services they need while providing the relief that our streets and neighborhoods deserve. Downtown and around the Court will be first in line for these new spaces and for cleaning up in the next several weeks."
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-county-judge-homeless-issue/103-5edefa92-78af-48ee-8192-f77397ee5440 | 2023-06-30T06:21:33 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-county-judge-homeless-issue/103-5edefa92-78af-48ee-8192-f77397ee5440 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Every Fourth of July season Sacramento resident Nancy DiComadrea prepares for the flurry of fireworks to come at any moment's notice.
She doesn't expect anyone to stop the long-standing tradition of lighting fireworks, the kids love it, but DiComadrea also said most people don't develop PTSD over sounds of explosions.
After going on two separate deployments to Afghanistan as an electrician starting in 2010, she said some of her worst memories are hearing blasts from underground bunkers.
"In the bunkers, people were totally helpless," DiComadrea told ABC10. "I have severe PTSD and the fireworks remind me of the M16s. And my dogs are also left petrified."
In addition to fireworks, helicopters and jets flying over her Rosemont-area home also triggers her PTSD.
"I know every type of plane that flies over our home just by listening to it," said DiComadrea. "It will never go away; I will always have PTSD."
Getting through the fireworks
Taking medication prescribed for her PTSD helps DiComadrea get through the booming weeks, she said.
Come nightfall, she has a ritual with her two dogs to keep them calm as well.
"I bring my animals into my bedroom. I have the aromatherapy, my fans are on and I play music and cuddle up with them," she said.
DiComadrea said she also gives her dogs low doses of Gabapentin and Trazodone anti-anxiety and sedative medication, the night of July 4.
Being on the medication for the night saves the dogs from having to suffer from stress all night, she said.
But despite the steps she has to take to stay calm during the Fourth of July season, DiComadrea wants kids in the area to continue enjoying the fireworks.
As long as they take her perspective into consideration and take a good look at her 'Military Veteran Lives Here, Please Be Courteous With Fireworks' sign, she wants people in the neighborhood to just have fun.
"I gave one of my signs to a Vietnam veteran who saw it and asked where I got it," said DiComadrea. "I was just elated because we veterans know how we feel. It's hard to talk to somebody who has never been in a war zone, but when you do, it's so much easier to explain things." | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/war-veteran-ptsd-triggered-by-fireworks/103-827a50e6-03f0-49d6-91a8-2ef09eb756d1 | 2023-06-30T06:21:39 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/war-veteran-ptsd-triggered-by-fireworks/103-827a50e6-03f0-49d6-91a8-2ef09eb756d1 |
U.S. Rep. George Santos is set to return to court Friday for the first time since pleading not guilty last month to charges that he duped donors, stole from his campaign, collected fraudulent unemployment benefits and lied to Congress about being a millionaire.
The New York Republican, known for fabricating key parts of his life story, is free awaiting trial. He is scheduled to go before U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert in a Long Island courthouse at noon. The hearing is expected to focus on the timing of future court dates as the case against the Republican congressman moves forward.
Federal prosecutors have charged Santos with 13 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and making false statements to Congress. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Taken together, the allegations suggest Santos relied on “repeated dishonesty and deception to ascend to the halls of Congress and enrich himself,” according to U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace.
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Santos has condemned the federal investigation as a “witch hunt,” vowing to not only remain in Congress but to seek reelection. Republican leaders have urged Santos not to run again but have deferred efforts to expel the freshman representative that could narrow their slim majority.
Federal prosecutors say Santos misused funds that he raised for his campaign on personal expenses, including designer clothes and credit cards.
He is also accused of lying about his finances on congressional disclosure forms and obtaining unemployment benefits while making $120,000 as regional director of an investment firm, which was later shut down over allegations that it was a Ponzi scheme.
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As part of his bond agreement, Santos must notify the court if he plans to travel outside of New York or Washington, D.C. He said he received permission to do so this week before flying to El Paso, Texas, where he called for increased border security and brushed off questions about the federal investigation.
“I might have my fair share of embroilments that the media seems to like,” he said. “That's fair, but I ran to get stuff done.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/george-santos-in-federal-court-friday-on-fraud-money-laundering-charges/4466536/ | 2023-06-30T06:36:16 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/george-santos-in-federal-court-friday-on-fraud-money-laundering-charges/4466536/ |
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A teenage boy has died after reportedly subway surfing in Queens, and the death comes exactly one week after a boy of the same age died participating in the trend in Brooklyn.
Police say a 14-year-old boy died Thursday evening after falling from a train near Queensboro Plaza around 5:30 p.m. The boy's identity was not released, and it wasn't clear if he was with anyone else at the time.
His death follows that of another 14-year-old boy, Bryan Crespo, who died after falling from a Manhattan bound L train on June 22. Crespo's friend also fell and suffered serious injuries.
This week's death marks the seventh related to the subway surfing trend so far this year, that's according to the MTA.
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Mayor Eric Adams held a press conference after the Brooklyn incident in which he made demands for TikTok to take down videos that show kids subway surfing. He has said those videos have gained millions of views.
In a statement, a spokesperson for TikTok extended their deepest condolences while also noting that the trend of subway surfing "predates our platform."
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"Our deepest sympathies go out to family and friends of the young person involved in this incident," the TikTok spokesperson said. "This dangerous activity predates our platform, and we strictly remove such content if we see it on TikTok. More than 40,000 safety professionals are dedicated to keeping our community safe and work diligently to remove harmful content when found." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/two-14-year-old-boys-died-subway-surfing-exactly-one-week-apart-nyc-officials-say/4466368/ | 2023-06-30T06:36:29 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/two-14-year-old-boys-died-subway-surfing-exactly-one-week-apart-nyc-officials-say/4466368/ |
KING COUNTY, Wash. — What was mostly an unused warehouse on Harbor Island in Seattle is now a state-of-the-art 117,000-square-foot soundstage.
On Thursday, King County Executive Dow Constantine and leaders from the film industry celebrated the grand opening of Harbor Island Studios. It's King County's first major public investment into growing the local film industry, with a price tag of $1.5 million.
"This was a real effort to turn something that was nothing, into something that will be a major asset to our region," Constantine said during the opening on Thursday.
The county purchased the warehouse in 2002.
The project to renovate what was once the Fisher Flour Mill was announced in April of 2021.
Crews rewired and built interior sound-proof walls to make it suitable for filming.
The project was pitched as a way to provide the film industry infrastructure it has lacked in the area for years and create local film industry jobs.
"This is about making a smart public investment to help this creative industry grow and thrive here in King County. We don’t want Vancouver or Portland – or Atlanta – to keep serving as Seattle’s stand-in. We’re ready to spotlight the amazing talent of our region," reads a statement from Constantine after the project was announced.
The effort to draw the film industry back to the Seattle area continues to grow.
In April, the Seattle City Council appointed members to the new Seattle Film Commission. The commission, which will include 11 members, represents a different area of the industry and will provide insight on ways to strengthen the film industry and community in Seattle.
Despite gaining notoriety within the film industry, city officials previously acknowledged many productions have opted to head to Canada and Oregon. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/harbor-island-studio-soundstange-opens-king-county/281-422a9f9a-13f4-4003-9986-49af69943464 | 2023-06-30T07:00:41 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/harbor-island-studio-soundstange-opens-king-county/281-422a9f9a-13f4-4003-9986-49af69943464 |
SEATTLE — More than 50,000 students who paid tuition during the COVID-19 campus closures could possibly receive some type of refund.
On Wednesday, a King County judge certified a class-action lawsuit against the University of Washington.
"We didn’t get a lot of access to anything," said Porter Litle, a student at the University of Washington.
In 2020, UW switched to exclusively online instruction. Three years later, students reflect on the challenges.
"The professor faced a lot of hardship in just visually demonstrating the material," said graduate student Naomi Litwack. “Normally we’d have a whiteboard.”
Litle added, "Gyms were closed down, a lot of like libraries, all that stuff. It’s kind of like being holed up in your own room for two whole quarters. I could’ve done that at home."
Students' frustration about their educational experience is the subject of a class action lawsuit that's now been certified by a county judge. The lawsuit highlights that the plaintiff enrolled at the university so that they could obtain access to in-person instruction, campus amenities and faculty mentorship.
"UW then retained full price for tuition and fees," according to the complaint. "Plaintiff alleges UW must refund the prorated fees for campus access and in-person resources that UW did not provide when it shuttered its campus."
Now that the class is certified, anyone who fits the legal definition is automatically “joined” as an eligible class member; no action is required.
Victor Balta, a university spokesperson, said they do not believe this lawsuit has merit, adding, "UW actually increased its investment in educational costs during the period in which we were remote and course evaluations were overwhelmingly positive, despite the move to online instruction."
He continued, "In addition, the UW was very mindful of letting returning and incoming students know that the subsequent quarter would be remote so that they could make informed decisions about continuing their education before their tuition payments were due."
Students told KING 5 they believe impacted students should get some money back.
"I would say the university did have a responsibility to be prepared for a situation like that," said Litwack.
Litle said, "I hope students win, then we all get joined on the lawsuit... I’m taking on a lot of loans and everything. I'm paying out-of-pocket to be here.”
One of the law firms representing the plaintiff, Hagens Berman, said more information about the lawsuit will be issued to students in the near future.
Watch KING 5's top stories playlist: | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/uw-students-money-back-covid-campus-closures/281-1c1f0240-b007-4063-9c3f-1aa245b9d454 | 2023-06-30T07:00:47 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/uw-students-money-back-covid-campus-closures/281-1c1f0240-b007-4063-9c3f-1aa245b9d454 |
Capitan and Lincoln County prepare for 67th Smokey Bear Stampede rodeo for Fourth of July
Named one of the top 10 small-town Fourth of July celebrations in the United States, the Smokey Bear Stampede (SBS) rodeo in Capitan returns for another year this weekend.
This year marks the 67th rodeo with activities starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, along with the Smokey Bear Parade, and ending on Tuesday at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.
Yahoo Travel named the rodeo one of the Top 10 small-town Fourth of July Celebrations in the United States in 2016, while Yahoo Travel listed the Smokey Bear Stampede at No. 9.
“It’s a really great thing for Capitan,” said Village of Capitan Deputy Village Clerk Angela Autrey.
She said the parade offers camaraderie for residents like herself and those visiting the Lincoln County village of 1,356 people located nearly 20 miles from the Village of Ruidoso.
Autrey moved to Capitan in 1994 and said her family has participated in the parade and helped organize it for nearly 19 years.
The parade will start on U.S. Highway 380 and travel down Lincoln Avenue for nearly a block before ending on Third Street. Last year, there were 48 entries in the parade; this year should have a similar turnout Autrey said.
More:Here's what to know about Fourth of July activities and events in Eddy County
Rodeo starts Saturday night
First night of action starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.
“(The Lincoln County) Fair Board puts the rodeo on. We hire the stock contractors, solicit the sponsors. We’ll have seven events and run slack (excess entries) until it quits,” said Billy Bob Shafer, SBS president.
A dance is set for 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the conclusion of the rodeo.
More:They built this city: Western Week to celebrate Carlsbad's roots
Rest of the SBS schedule
The day’s activities start with team roping at 9 a.m. on Sunday. A youth ranch rodeo is scheduled for noon, and at 7:30 p.m. is the SBS Stampede Rodeo followed by a dance at 9 p.m.
Team roping will once again kick off the action starting at 9 a.m. on Monday. At noon is an old West ranch rodeo, followed by the SBS Stampede at 7:30 p.m. The Doso Dirtbags are providing musical entertainment starting at 9 p.m. The entertainment is scheduled to end at 10 p.m. with Kyle Nix and the 38’s.
The final day of the SBS begins with team roping at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. At noon is another old West ranch rodeo and at 7:30 p.m., the SBS wraps up with the final rodeo of the year. The Doso Dirtbags are set to provide musical entertainment starting at 9 p.m. followed by the Lowdown Drifters at 10 p.m.
General admission cost is $12. Tickets for kids between the ages of 6 to 12, as well as seniors 65 and older, cost $8.
For more information, visit www.smokeybearstampede.com.
Mike Smith can be reached at 575-628-5546 or by email at MSmith@currentargus.com or @ArgusMichae on Twitter. | https://www.currentargus.com/story/sports/local/2023/06/29/67th-smokey-bear-stampede-rodeo-returns-to-capitan-fourth-of-july-lincoln-county-parades-ranches/70351935007/ | 2023-06-30T07:13:50 | 1 | https://www.currentargus.com/story/sports/local/2023/06/29/67th-smokey-bear-stampede-rodeo-returns-to-capitan-fourth-of-july-lincoln-county-parades-ranches/70351935007/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – For more than 150 years, one of Oregon’s greatest landmarks has remained largely hidden from the public. It also happens to be the second-largest waterfall on the continent.
Straddling Oregon City and West Linn, the Willamette Falls have remained shrouded by industrial buildings despite the land’s natural beauty and cultural significance to local tribes. But a new agreement between the Willamette Falls Trust and Portland General Electric hopes to change that.
The joint project aims to public access to the falls by centering the indigenous communities that have been connected to its land for generations.
“Willamette Falls is always a place where our people went to collect not only salmon but also Pacific lamprey…has always been a food gathering place,” said Davis “Yellowash” Washines, a liaison for the Yakama Nation Department of Natural Resources. “And for that reason, it is considered a special, sacred place.”
Gerard Rodriguez is the associate director of the Willamette Falls Trust and director of tribal affairs. Since 2015 the non-profit organization has worked to restore public access to the falls, while centering the voices of local tribes, including the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
Rodriguez told KOIN 6 the new agreement greenlights a one-year feasibility study for a public access project – allowing the trust to assess a portion of PGE’s land on the west side of Willamette Falls.
“To be able to protect this place which is so special, and most importantly, to be able to peel back the layers of industry, return human access to this place, so that we can protect those species, so that we can bring back all of the different plant life, bring back all of the different stories, and cultures, and the traditions of this place,” Rodriguez said.
The trust has already set aside $15 million in funding in addition to the nearly $40 million in public funds available for a project like this.
“The different walkways, the gathering areas all are going to be representative of the indigenous lifeways and the practices that have been taking place on this land for countless generations,” Rodriguez said. “When we think about that, we are not only looking towards the legacy of this place in the past, but also the legacy of this place moving forward into the future.”
Davis “Yellowash” Washines also said the commitment to indigenous-led design and centering tribal voices are at the heart of this project.
“We bring that history and bring that understanding of the importance…being able to participate – for too long tribes have not been able to have a voice in a lot of things in this country,” he said.
The potential site will also create educational opportunities as well as public spaces.
In response to the new partnership, PGE told KOIN 6: “This agreement reflects our recognition of the area’s immense importance and is consistent with our goal to provide safe access to federally recognized northwest tribes to support traditional cultural practices at the falls.”
While Rodriguez told KOIN 6 that many other communities across the nation face similar struggles to have their voices heard and maintain culturally-specific sites, he said the tribes have a slightly different story, saying “it is one of return, it is one of bringing back and reestablishing that connection – which we know was never broken.”
“But the facilitation of that, the actual healing of the landscape. That’s the type of return that we’re talking about,” Rodriguez said. “So we’re bringing back the languages, the songs, different things that the land understands and resonates and that it hasn’t heard in so many generations.” | https://www.koin.com/local/a-sacred-special-place-joint-project-to-restore-public-access-to-the-willamette-falls-is-underway/ | 2023-06-30T07:16:44 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/a-sacred-special-place-joint-project-to-restore-public-access-to-the-willamette-falls-is-underway/ |
Great Falls honors newest armed service, the US Space Force
Active duty service personnel, veterans and ordinary civilians gathered at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls Tuesday to honor the nation's newest armed service, the United States Space Force.
Before unveiling the seal of the U.S. Space Force, affixed on the wall of the Veterans Memorial, retired U.S . Air Force Col. Bill Woolf, founder of the United States Space Force Association, spoke of the Space Force's importance in securing and protecting the nation from foreign aggression.
"Satellites connect people in every corner of the globe, from monitoring weather patterns to carrying television broadcasts," Woolf noted. "They also provide the positioning, navigation and timing of the GPS (Global Positioning System) constellation that powers global financial networks, enable international commerce, synchronize cell phone networks and optimize critical infrastructure systems."
"The U.S. military is faster, better connected, more informed, more precise and more lethal because of its ability to harness space effectively," he added.
The U.S. Space Force (USSF) was established on Dec. 20, 2019, when the National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law by former President Donald Trump. Passage of the Act created the first new branch of the U.S. armed services since 1947.
According to a news release from Montana Veterans Memorial Association, the establishment of the Space Force was due to widespread recognition that space is a national security imperative.
"When combined with the growing threat posed by strategic competitors in space, it became clear that there was a need for a military service focused solely on pursuing superiority in the space domain," the news release states.
According to a release from Space Operations Command headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Space Force mission includes space electronic warfare, missile warning, cyber operations, surveillance and reconnaissance, and orbital warfare capabilities to the combined U.S. armed forces.
The Space Force is the United States' smallest military service, operating out of four primary installations in Colorado, as well as at a number of smaller squadrons scattered across the U.S. and overseas. In total there are about 18,000 Space Force service members, who are commonly referred to as Guardians.
Malmstrom Air Force Base is home to a small detachment of Space Force Guardians, forming Detachment 1 of the 22 Space Operations Squadron. Detachment 1 consists of roughly 17 members serving a classified cyber mission.
In closing his remarks, Col. Woolf noted that the Space Force Association's mission is to educate the public about what the Space Force is and its critical role within our nation's armed forces.
“There aren't a lot of men and women walking around in uniform with Space Force on their uniform,” said Woolf. “So a lot of people don’t even recognize or understand that the Space Force is a service in the Department of Defense.”
To learn more about the U.S. Space Force visit their official government web site at www.spaceforce.mil. | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/06/29/us-space-force-guardians-malmstrom-air-force-base-montana/70360323007/ | 2023-06-30T07:22:25 | 1 | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/06/29/us-space-force-guardians-malmstrom-air-force-base-montana/70360323007/ |
BALTIMORE — Go paperless and save money!
Baltimore City Department of Public Works is giving residential water customers who sign up for paperless billing a one-time 5% discount off a monthly bill. You still have time to take advantage of this.
Residents must sign up for paperless billing by Friday, June 30. After enrolling, they will no longer receive a water bill in the mail.
The discount will be capped at $150 and applied to eligible water bills within two billing cycles.
Customers already enrolled in the program automatically qualify and receive the one-time discount.
Follow these to steps to go paperless:
- Log into the DPW Customer Self-Service Portal. If you don’t have an account already, create one here. (The activation code can be found on the back of the monthly water bill.)
- Select the option to sign up for paperless billing on the account summary page.
- Verify your email address and then click the ok button. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/deadline-for-paperless-water-billing-discount-is-june-30 | 2023-06-30T08:20:19 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/deadline-for-paperless-water-billing-discount-is-june-30 |
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York officer who punched suspect followed policy, but improvements planned: Commissioner
A video on social media that showed a York City Police officer hitting a suspect while struggling to arrest him was within policy, but the department will make improvements through training, Commissioner Michael Muldrow said this week.
Muldrow spoke about the internal investigation into use of force during the arrest of Anthony Balbi-Reyes in a more than 13-minute video posted on the department's Facebook page.
Police have charged Balbi-Reyes, 19, with aggravated assault on a police officer, burglary, terroristic threats, simple assault and resisting arrest.
He was released on $15,000 bail, according to court records.
Police allege suspect hit officer before force was used
Two officers responded to a call on June 16 about a burglary and assault on a woman in the 100 block of West Maple Street. They spoke with a witness and the victim, who was visibly injured. They helped to get her care and tracked down the suspect.
Balbi-Reyes made an admission to officers that further corroborated the victim's statement, Muldrow said. When police tried to take him into custody, the suspect punched an officer in the face and tried to get away. It was shown on the video of the body cameras that officers wear.
"Faced with a sudden, violent conflict, officers had seconds to react," Muldrow said. "They immediately grabbed the actor, attempting to control him, at which time he continued to fight and resist the officers' attempts, ignoring all verbal commands in the process."
One of the officers punched the suspect in the head with a closed fist multiple times until he stopped resisting, Muldrow said.
No further force was used after the suspect was taken into custody, and the officers spoke in a professional manner with him, Muldrow said. Police received an independent statement from a witness to the same effect.
Muldrow noted that closed-fisted strikes have been used as an acceptable control tactic for a long time.
Some have questioned why the officer didn't use pepper spray or Taze the suspect.
He explained that when officers are wrestling with a combative individual, it's not easy to let go. They risk getting hurt, having a piece of equipment taken and used against them or allowing the suspect get away.
Then, Muldrow said, there would be a different conversation with the public about why police allowed a man to beat a woman and get away.
"I can't in good faith sit here and persecute that officer for using techniques and tactics that he's been trained and permitted to use," Muldrow said. "It was a heightened situation, and he took action based on the factors, the circumstances and his prior training."
Improving training for the department
The police department didn't stop there, Muldrow said. It took its evaluation further, such as consulting with its trainers, assessing past experiences and incidents and looking at the optics.
"Rather than just planting my feet in the sand and defending our right to do things the way we've always done them, we've decided to focus on training, make some changes and educate our officers in safer ways to get the job done," Muldrow said.
York hatchet attack:Man charged with attempted murder of a woman Monday, say police
He said the department will focus on techniques that will be safer for the community as well as the officers.
Muldrow, who has broken his hand while punching a combative individual in the past, told his officers that he appreciates them, the difficult job they have to do and the sacrifices they make to keep people safe.
"And to my community, hopefully at least here in York, we're working our way past those traumas and scars of the past, past the fear and mistrust caused by the images and the incidents that we've seen outside of this community, past all that, towards once again, giving our officers the benefit of the doubt and having a better relationship than ever before," he said.
Comings and Goings:Taylor Chip comes to York, downtown playhouse has new owner | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/29/york-police-comissioner-michael-muldrow-addresses-use-of-force-training/70367927007/ | 2023-06-30T09:13:33 | 1 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/29/york-police-comissioner-michael-muldrow-addresses-use-of-force-training/70367927007/ |
He's back! York's Tin Man sculpture went missing but found a new home across the street
The beloved statue called “The Tinker," which disappeared earlier this year, has found a new home – right across the street from his old spot.
Created by noted York County sculptor Loran Jacobs, the sculpture of the iconic character from “The Wizard of Oz” posing as Rodin’s “The Thinker” sitting on a large steel wheel and an industrial-sized gear has been an iconic piece of art in downtown York since 2012.
The Tinker was removed early this year to accommodate work to create a left turn lane from East Philadelphia Street onto North George Street at the York County Judicial Center.
Now, the popular piece of art can be found along East Philadelphia Street on the northeast corner at Gift Horse Brewing Company – his new home.
He might not have a heart, but he is loved by Yorkers.
More:York's Tin Man sculpture is missing. Did he go in for a heart transplant – or an implant? | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/29/yorks-pa-tin-man-statue-found-his-way-back-home-to-philadelphia-street-tinker-loran-jacobs/70368646007/ | 2023-06-30T09:13:39 | 1 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/06/29/yorks-pa-tin-man-statue-found-his-way-back-home-to-philadelphia-street-tinker-loran-jacobs/70368646007/ |
Victim advocates: Knoxville Bishop Richard Stika is gone but there is still work to do
Knoxville's recently departed Catholic bishop, Richard Stika, came into the job with a flash. Thousands of worshippers filed into a ticket-only Mass at the Knoxville Convention Center in the spring of 2009 for his installation service. Priests and laypeople. Nuns and dignitaries. It was a show.
Now, two days after his June 27 resignation, Stika’s exit has struck a decidedly different tone. At a news conference June 29, the priests, nuns and dignitaries were replaced by a gathering of clergy sex abuse victim advocates and attorneys representing clients who have sued the diocese, alleging mistreatment and abuse.
Stika cited health reasons for his resignation, and while he has battled illnesses over the years – including diabetes and clogged arteries – his position as head of the 70,000-member diocese had become tenuous because of his behavior.
His mismanagement over diocesan matters (including money), two explosive lawsuits and questions about his mentorship of a seminarian who was accused of raping a church employee, hastened his exit. The seminarian, who lived for a time with Stika, was asked to leave an Indiana seminary after complaints from other seminarians about inappropriate conduct. Later, Stika signed off on using diocesan money to pay nearly $50,000 in tuition, room and board for the former seminarian to attend St. Louis University, the bishop's alma mater.
“The resignation of Bishop Stika is an important development that has global significance,” said Patrick Thronson, who is representing John Doe in a lawsuit against the diocese and Stika. “It's not every day that a bishop resigns as a result, in significant part, of allegations of administrative misconduct and defamation associated with sexual abuse. It's also a first step in justice and accountability.”
Stika, through a diocesan spokesman, declined at least 10 opportunities to answer questions on Knox News reporting about his conduct and the controversies buffeting the diocese.
What they said
John Doe, who left his church job after the alleged rape, sued the diocese and Stika, saying the bishop interfered with an investigation into the allegation and worked to discredit him. Doe's attorney, Thronson, said the pressure against Stika in recent years wouldn’t have mounted like it has without the determination of victims to make their voices heard.
“We would not be here without the incredible courage and determination of our client. … Coming forward is a difficult process for any survivor, and the way that the diocese and Bishop Stika have conducted themselves has made this process not just difficult, but terrifying,” Thronson said.
Doe is a pseudonym to protect the man's identity because he says he was the victim of sexual assault. The diocese prevailed in a court motion to force him to attach his real name to his lawsuit, a tactic that brought considerable criticism.
Dave Wells, the former director of religious education at Sacred Heart Cathedral, said Stika failed to do the most basic of tasks for someone in charge of the faith.
“Richard Stika did not care for the flock entrusted to him. He did not protect the sheep from the wolves,” Wells said. “Richard Stika did not provide a good example to his fellow elders, his priests. Richard Stika pressured and bullied them. Some priests have left the priesthood because of him. Many were barely hanging on, praying for a change.”
The John Doe lawsuit also details how the church, led by Stika, interfered with the investigation and worked to discredit him. Knox News independently verified the interference, which led to the firing of an independent investigator.
Jane Doe is a placeholder name in a lawsuit to protect the identity of a woman, a Honduran asylum seeker living in Gatlinburg, who alleges the Rev. Antony Devassey Punnackal, of St. Mary's Catholic Church, groped her while he counseled her after the death of the father of her infant.
The woman alleges the diocese worked to discredit and intimidate her. Punnackal was later indicted by a Sevier County grand jury on two counts of sexual battery. His criminal trial begins in May.
Tyler Whetstone is a Knox News investigative reporter focused on accountability journalism. Email tyler.whetstone@knoxnews.com. Twitter @tyler_whetstone.
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Stewart: Coos Bay has inspired other communities to make change.
Two years after the city of Coos Bay took a strong stand to admit its past sins and move toward reconciliation, the stand it took is reverberating around Oregon.
That’s the message Taylor Stewart shared during the city’s third Juneteenth celebration at the Coos History Museum. The South Coast Equity Coalition planned the event.
Stewart helped spearhead the first Juneteenth celebration, during which the city placed a memorial marker for Alonzo Tucker, a young black man who was murdered and lynched in Coos Bay in 1902.
Stewart has returned each of the last two years and spoke about his story and the work done by Coos Bay and museum volunteers to place the marker and what is meant to the state.
Stewart, who now leads the Oregon Remembrance Project, said he never imagined he would be the person standing in front of crowds talking about the history of Black Oregonians and how communities can start to make amends for past mistakes.
He said that began to change in 2018 when he took a civil rights trip. During that trip, he visited the Equal Justice Initiative Museum in Montgomery, Alabama.
One of the museums, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, memorializes up to 6,500 Blacks who were lynched in America. Stewart said walking into that museum shocked him.
“I had always know about lynchings in the abstract, but to read the names made it personal,” he said. “There was name after name after name. What really made it personal was seeing the names of Stewart.”
At the museum, the EJI had forms that people could fill out if they wanted to volunteer to help memorialize those who were lynched. Stewart said he initially hesitated, thinking there was nothing he could offer. But he eventually filled out the form.
“You don’t have to be an extraordinary person to do extraordinary things,” Stewart said.
After returning to Oregon, the EJI contacted him, telling Stewart the story of Alonzo Tucker.
In 1902, Tucker was a 28-year-old black man. He was a boxer and was married. He was accused of raping a white woman, which turned out to be false, but the accusation enough led to a mob looking for him. Approximately 300 people searched for Tucker, who was shot in a store on Front Street and dragged to the Marshfield bridge, where he was hung.
After hearing about the story, Stewart reached out to the Coos History Museum and found a partner willing to help with the memorial project. The first step took place on February 29, 2020, when Stewart and many others participated in a soil ceremony. During the ceremony soil from three sites was collected and placed in jars. One jar stayed at the history museum, and one went to the EJI museum.
On Juneteenth two years ago, Stewart came back to Coos Bay to participate in the Juneteenth celebration, where the memorial marker for Tucker was placed at the museum. Stewart said that move gave Coos Bay two dates of significance, 1901 when Tucker was killed and 2021 when he was memorialized.
“This event was fitting for a Juneteenth celebration,” Stewart said. “Juneteenth is a holiday that is not only a celebration but a call to action. This is a legacy of justice that is waiting to be written. So, what will the final chapter be?”
During that first Juneteenth celebration, one person in attendance was from Grants Pass. That person was so impacted she reached out to Stewart about working to help Grants Pass face its past mistakes and move toward reconciliation.
Stewart said Grants Pass was what was known as a Sundown City. That implied all Black people had to be out of the city before the sun went down. In Grants Pass, Juneteenth this year was celebrated with a memorial marker and a move to a Sunup City, that is now welcoming.
“Grants Pass will not be the last community that looks to Coos Bay as to what can be done with racial reconciliation,” Tucker said.
Stewart said Coos Bay remains an inspiration in the state, and he encouraged those in attendance to continue to take steps, even small ones, to help Coos Bay be a welcoming community.
“Just because you can’t change a whole of something doesn’t mean you can’t change a part,” Stewart said. “Don’t let your inability to do everything stop you from doing one thing. My call is to stop individuals like yourself from saying, ‘why me’ and instead say, ‘why not me.’” | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/another-step-toward-reconciliation/article_477464ec-170f-11ee-ac7b-979e8ba9ce6d.html | 2023-06-30T09:29:10 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/another-step-toward-reconciliation/article_477464ec-170f-11ee-ac7b-979e8ba9ce6d.html |
Passengers accessing the terminal at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport will see some changes before the end of the month as work is done to help traffic flow better.
Coos County Airport District Commissioners recently approved a contract with Knife River Materials to remove the circular roundabout in front of the terminal as well as parking lot driveway obstructions. Airport officials say the changes should help relieve some of the vehicle congestion where shuttles and taxis load passengers and baggage.
About 33 hundred square feet of grass, dirt, asphalt, and concrete will be removed.
The work will begin after the last scheduled United flight of the day and could several days. Once the work starts, people needing to access the airport can expect slight delays. Traffic cones and signage will help guide the public and shuttle/taxi services through the work area and to the airport terminal.
Parking is free for passengers flying out from the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport. It will not be affected by the construction. The work will be completed by the end of June. For more information, contact the airport at (541) 756-8531 or email info@flyoth.com.
The Coos County Airport District is a special district formed for the purpose of maintaining commercial air service to the south coast of Oregon. It owns and operates the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport and leases 33 properties within its boundaries. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/modifications-to-ease-traffic-at-airport/article_464c6c6c-1710-11ee-904d-634bc3ccddf8.html | 2023-06-30T09:29:16 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/modifications-to-ease-traffic-at-airport/article_464c6c6c-1710-11ee-904d-634bc3ccddf8.html |
The long-awaited renovations to North Bend Public Library have begun, with construction officially starting June 5. Phase 1 of the renovation project will be done by Pioneer Waterproofing Company, Inc. and is expected to be completed by mid-September.
Phase 1 of the two-part project will contain renovations to the building’s exterior. Exterior renovations include cleaning, repairing, and sealing the brick veneer; coping and roof repairs; sealing windows, such as those in the barrel vault; below-grade waterproofing and drainage repairs; and waterproofing in the basement.
The North Bend Public Library stressed the fact that it will operate as normal over the coming months.
“The North Bend Public Library will begin renovations on Monday, June 5 but will remain open and will continue to provide the same quality services our patrons have come to expect,” the library said in a public statement.
Funding for the project comes from both the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of North Bend and the North Bend Public Library Foundation.
Talks about library renovations first started back in 2018, when library staff began to notice the buildings aging infrastructure. In September 2019, the library held its first renovation planning meeting, allowing the public to provide their input on what possible renovations should look like. Director of Library Services Haley Lagasse told the World Newspaper in 2019 that the 30-year-old building was due for some updates.
“Our library has been loved to death,” Lagasse said. “It’s been very well cared for and I could definitely see that maintenance of this facility has been a priority for this community, but like any public place that is 30 years old, we have to make improvements.”
In 2020, North Bend City Council contracted Robertson Sherwood Architects to perform a facility assessment and design plan for the library’s renovations. The assessment proposed extensive exterior work like cleaning and repairing the brick veneer, replacing all the library’s flooring, plumbing repairs to deal with overflow leakage, and more.
North Bend Public Library stated that this entire process is what led to the renovations taking place.
“After receiving input from community members and several years of planning, the North Bend Public Library will begin work to extend the life of the building through maintenance and renovation and to better serve the North Bend community,” the library said in the public statement.
But don’t let the renovations deter you from enjoying the endless services being offered at the library this summer, as all services and events are scheduled to continue as normal. In fact, for those looking for some summer fun this weekend, the North Bend Public Library is hosting a magic show for children of all ages tomorrow, June 17, at 2 P.M. Visit the North Bend Public Library’s website for more information.
Look for more updates on the library renovations and other North Bend City Council News at | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/renovations-begin-at-north-bend-public-library/article_16630aec-1710-11ee-83fe-b744605bb620.html | 2023-06-30T09:29:22 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/renovations-begin-at-north-bend-public-library/article_16630aec-1710-11ee-83fe-b744605bb620.html |
This Independence Day, safeguard your freedom, and the lives of others, by committing to sober driving. Local law enforcement in Coos Bay will be teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement impaired driving campaign.
The primary goal of the increased law enforcement presence will be to help prevent tragedies previously seen around the July 4th holiday.
According to NHTSA, 13,384 motor vehicle crash-related deaths in 2021 involved alcohol-impaired drivers. This represented 31 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States for the year, and a 14.2 percent increase from 2020. That same year, 538 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes over the July 4th holiday alone (6 p.m. July 2 to 5:59 a.m. July 6).
Thirty-nine percent (212) of those fatalities occurred in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes. With many Fourth of July festivities wrapping up in the evening or late at night, more cars are on the roads at night.
Over the 2021 July 4th holiday period, of the 212 people who died in alcohol-impaired motor vehicle traffic crashes, 82% of those fatalities occurred in nighttime crashes (6 p.m.–5:59 a.m.).
“During the July 4th holiday, we’ll pull over and arrest drunk drivers,” said Coos Bay Police Captain Lindahl. “We’re showing zero tolerance. Everyone knows the law: It is illegal to drink and drive.
Still, people test the waters and drive after a few too many. We know how to spot a drunk driver on the road. Drunk driving is selfish and arrogant, and it endangers the drivers, their passengers, and other people on the road.”
There are plenty of options to help impaired drivers get home safely, such as designating a sober driver or calling a taxi or rideshare. If you see a drunk driver on the road, do not hesitate to contact Coos Bay Police Department at 541-269-8911.
Remember: a few dollars spent on a ride is a lot cheaper than a DUI, which can cost up to $10,000. Something else to consider: Don’t ever be too proud or embarrassed to ask for a ride. Allowing a sober driver to help you get home safely keeps you and others safe.
What’s more embarrassing than drunkenly asking for a sober ride home? Spending the night in jail. Having your car impounded. Losing your job or your security clearance. Take your pick.
No one should mix drinking and driving, and no one is immune to the effects of drunk driving. If you find yourself drunk and stranded with your vehicle, give your keys to a sober driver who can safely drive you home. Remind your friends to never get in the vehicle with a drunk driver.
If you have a friend who is about to drive drunk, take away their keys and help them get home safely. Don’t worry about offending someone — they’ll thank you later. Always have a plan before you head out for the evening. If you wait until after you’ve been drinking to figure out how to get from one place to the next, you will already be too impaired to make the right choices. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/safeguard-your-freedom-this-independence-day-drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over/article_4af64788-170b-11ee-be77-5fa91479d0e6.html | 2023-06-30T09:29:28 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/safeguard-your-freedom-this-independence-day-drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over/article_4af64788-170b-11ee-be77-5fa91479d0e6.html |
Kevin Hart, 9 p.m. Friday, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena.
Hart, 43, a Philadelphia native, has been in show business since 2001. He turns everyday experiences into hilarious anecdotes, and his infectious energy and charisma make him a must-see performer. He is on his “Reality Check” tour, which started last year and ends this year.
A review of a Hart show in April in England said Reality Check finds Hart in strong form. The new show strikes a better balance between self-reflection, self-assurance and big-hitting laughs, theguardian.com said.
This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of accessories, phones and smart watches will not be permitted in the performance space.
Tickets are $139, $179, $219, $255 and $269 and are available at ticketmaster.com.
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Joe Satriani, 9 p.m. Friday, The Music Box, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
Satriani, 66, has played to sold-out crowds as both a headliner and as founder of the all-star “G3” guitar extravaganza. His 18th studio album, “The Elephants of Mars,” was released in April of last year.
Satriani played a concert earlier this month in Bordeaux, France. He played such new songs as “Sahara,” “Faceless” and “The Elephants of Mars” and such 1980s singles as “Flying in a Blue Dream,” “Satch Boogie” and “Surfing With The Alien,” setlist.fm said.
Tickets $69 and $79 and are available at ticketmaster.com.
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, 7 p.m. Saturday, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena.
The group is known for its doo-wop harmonies and the falsetto of the 89-year-old Valli. The group performs all its greatest hits in concert and are known for such singles as “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
Tickets are $59, $69, $79, $99, $109, $129, $142 and $163 and are available at ticketmaster.com.
Bryson Tiller, 8 p.m. Sunday, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena.
Tiller, 30, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, is a multi-talented artist renowned for his smooth vocals and introspective lyrics.
Indulging in the energy of the crowd, Tiller effortlessly commands the room and takes audiences on a musical journey through his discography from the heart-rending ballads to the infectious beats.
Tiller, whose musical career started 12 years ago, released his third full-length studio album, “Anniversary,” during October 2020. During a concert earlier this month in San Francisco, California, he sang his top-40 R&B hits including “Don’t,” “Exchange” and “Sorry Not Sorry.” He is on his “Back and I’m Better” tour.”
Tickets are $49, $54, $59 and $69 and are available at ticketmaster.com.
Steve Aoki, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, HQ2 Beach Club, Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City.
Miami, Florida native Aoki, 45, also known as Stoki, is a two-time, Grammy-nominated DJ with a producer’s career consisting of a lauded cross-genre discography that includes seven studio albums and collaborations with electronic dance music heavy hitters Armand Van Helden, NERVO, Afrojack, Tiesto and more.
A resident at HQ2 Nightclub & Beach Club, Aoki has been in the music business since 1996. His seventh and newest full-length studio album, “Hiroquest: Genesis,” was released in September.
During a show in March in Mexico, Aoki played songs that included “Azukita,” “What We Started” and his remix of Kid Cudi’s song “Pursuit of Happiness.”
Tickets are $90 and $100 and available at ticketweb.com. Only those aged 21 and older can attend.
Michael Lives Forever, 8 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sound Waves at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
Famed Michael Jackson impersonator Rodrigo Teaser brings his one-of-a-kind Michael Jackson tribute, “Michael Lives Forever,” to the U.S. for its first time this summer. This string of U.S. tour dates follows the success “Michael Lives Forever” had as it toured around the world in places like Europe, Mexico and South America being seen by more than 500,000 fans to date.
On these three tour dates, Teaser will be bringing Jackson’s longtime choreographer Lavelle Smith, Jackson’s backup singer Kevin Dorsey followed by guitarist Jennifer Batten, who fans will recognize from years of playing with Jackson at events like the Super Bowl and more.
Doors open an hour before showtime. Tickets are $29 and are available at ticketmaster.com.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Darkside 50 Tour, 9 p.m. Friday, Ovation Hall of Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.
One of the most in-demand touring entities operating, The Australian Pink Floyd Show has sold more than 4 million tickets in concerts held in 35 countries.
With 30 years of history, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that took the concept out of the pubs and onto the worldwide arena circuit.
“Darkside 50 Tour” features Australian Pink Floyd performing Pink Floyd’s 1973 album “The Dark Side of the Moon” in its entirety, including singles “Money” and “Us and Them.”
Door time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $29, $39, $49 and $59 and are available at ticketmaster.com.
Disco Inferno, 8 p.m. Sunday, Superstar Theater, Resorts Casino Hotel.
Disco Inferno is a theatrical presentation that ignites images and remembrances of a dance floor musical era gone by when driving beats, lyrics and music electrified a generation.
Featuring the music of the ABBA, the Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Jackson, KC & The Sunshine Band, Donna Summer, Barry White and many more, Disco Inferno will transport those who witnessed it back to the moment they first heard these songs on the dance floor of their local discotheques.
Tickets are $29 and $39 and are available at ticketmaster.com.
Euphoria Variety Show, 4 p.m. Sunday, Sound Waves, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
Featuring a dynamic cast of talented performers, Euphoria takes patrons on a journey through comedy, dance and music.
Tickets are $29 and are available at ticketmaster.com.
Magical Mystery Doors, 4 p.m. Sunday, Ovation Hall, Ocean Casino Resort.
This tribute act blends the music of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and the Doors to create something new and unique.
Tickets are $29 and are available at ticketmaster.com. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/casinos/atlantic-city-casino-headliners-for-the-weekend-of-june-30/article_cf2b66c8-144f-11ee-8e56-477d38628660.html | 2023-06-30T09:35:32 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/casinos/atlantic-city-casino-headliners-for-the-weekend-of-june-30/article_cf2b66c8-144f-11ee-8e56-477d38628660.html |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania may soon be changing its tune.
A proposal to establish a new state song got a positive vote Thursday in the House of Representatives, although there was some discord.
The resolution to establish an independent commission to review the history, solicit suggestions from the public and make recommendations passed the House of Representatives by a 138-64 vote. It was sent to the Senate for concurrence.
The current state song was adopted in 1990 by a similar committee tasked with the same job. The song “Pennsylvania” by Eddie Khoury and Ronnie Bonner was selected.
But the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Joe Ciresi, a Democrat from Montgomery County, contends that these days no one really knows the song and he's arguing it's overdue for an update. (If you need a refresher, it starts aptly: “Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, mighty is your name.”)
“This is something we should take pride in,” he said. “This is something every member of this chamber should be able to sing, even if you don’t sing well.”
Rep. Craig Williams, a Republican from Delaware County, agreed. The first time he heard the state song was at the gubernatorial inauguration.
“It was a great performance of a bad piece of music,” he said. “I think we can do better.”
If the bill is approved by the Senate, a replacement for “Pennsylvania” will be sought. A search would be entrusted to members of the House and Senate, the public and music experts.
The ditty does have its supporters. Rep. Russ Diamond, R-Lebanon, defended it, though ultimately he cast his vote in favor of the resolution.
“As a musician, there is no bad music,” he said. “There are only tastes in music.”
“Pennsylvania” was adopted decades ago from more than 200 submissions. When the Legislature approved that song, Khoury — then a retired prison administrator — told The Associated Press, “I feel great, I feel greatly honored. What can I say?″ | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pennsylvania-lawmakers-consider-replacing-state-official-song/521-a242f2da-d10e-49c4-883c-8af5dce3c3b5 | 2023-06-30T09:40:54 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pennsylvania-lawmakers-consider-replacing-state-official-song/521-a242f2da-d10e-49c4-883c-8af5dce3c3b5 |
WATERLOO — Cedar Bend Humane Society is being stretched to the limit, both financially and for space to house animals. In recent weeks, the shelter has been inundated with a large influx of strays, neglected and abandoned pets.
Many animals are arriving in life-threatening shape and require immediate, ongoing and expensive medical care.
“Right now we’re struggling, both financially and having the space to house all of the animals we’re receiving,” said CBHS Executive Director Kristy Gardner.
The shelter is doing its best to care for the animals, but she’s hoping the community will step forward with financial donations specifically earmarked for medical care.
“For me and all of us here at the shelter, this is what we do. We are here to help animals who don’t have anybody to help them. But it’s disheartening to see so many of these animals come to us in such bad shape. I can’t remember when we’ve had this many medical cases at one time,” she explained.
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In the past few weeks, five Chihuahuas were found in lower Gates Park, abandoned in a small pet taxi and left in full sun on a sweltering day. A passerby found them and notified Black Hawk County Animal Control.
Later that day, three more Chihuahuas were found shut up in a park restroom, and two or three others were rescued as strays wandering the neighborhood. Another Chihuahua leapt off an overpass to evade capture, suffering serious injuries, including a broken leg. The dog will undergo surgery when it is stabilized.
Twelve Chihuahuas, in total, are being treated at the shelter’s medical facility. “They all look identical, so they came from the same place,” said Gardner.
Twelve cats, suffering singed fur and smoke inhalation, were taken in by the shelter after a recent Cedar Falls house fire. “They’re being treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication, and we’re hoping they’ll all survive,” Gardner noted.
And the list goes on.
A pair of extremely emaciated dogs – a basset hound and blue heeler – were left behind by their owner in a house, and a skinny husky mix was left abandoned in a local city park.
Another stray dog was found abandoned, suffering from a severe skin infection over 90% of its body.
A 10-week old black lab mix probably struck by a car is being treated for head and neurological trauma. A five-week-old kitten with paralyzed back legs was dropped at the shelter.
A pit bull-mix puppy, about 10 weeks old, was found abandoned in a field, suffering from parvo virus. It was too far gone to help.
“Someone dumped it out instead of getting it medical attention. That puppy really suffered,” Gardner said.
A 6-month-old blue-and-white pit bull puppy, probably hit by a car, needs surgery on a leg with a compound fracture.
All of these cases have arrived at the shelter within the last 10 days. Gardner said these animals were lucky that people intervened and called animal control to rescue and bring them to the shelter.
“These are living, breathing creatures that have emotions and feel pain. If we’ve see this many come through our door, how many went unnoticed and died without anyone caring?”
She has seen firsthand the results of abandonment and neglect and is a strong advocate for pet owner responsibility. “If you don’t think you can afford to take care of a pet or can’t give a lifetime commitment, reconsider getting a pet.”
A man dumped a litter of weeks-old kittens onto the concrete parking lot at the shelter and drove away because he didn't want to pay a surrender fee.
Surrender fees help CBHS afford medical costs of spaying and neutering, vaccinations, parasite treatments, testing for heartworm and Lyme disease, for example.
“Those fees ensure pets have a second chance at finding a good home,” Gardener said.
It’s been a perfect storm. Traditionally, June and July are lower months for adoptions as people are more interested in planning vacations than bringing a new pet into their home.
In June, adoption fees for cats were reduced to $10, and fees for dogs were reduced to encourage adoptions. The program may be extended through Tuesday. All animals available for adoption have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, tested for heartworm, etc.
Volunteers are also needed to walk dogs, socialize dogs and cats and provide one-on-one time for animals.
“It’s a long time to sit and wait in a shelter to be adopted. Our animals don’t have time limits, so we always can use more volunteers,” said the executive director.
Plans are moving ahead to start a wellness services program for low-income pet owners later this year. The program will provide reduced spay-neuter fees and basic wellness checks.
“It is not intended to replace an owner’s veterinarian. This is a population that struggles with the cost of caring for their pets. We want to try to keep those pets in their home,” Gardner explained.
In addition, the CBHS board of directors, shelter leaders and staff are in the early planning stages for an expansion. A feasibility study is underway for a multi-million dollar expansion.
“We’ve outgrown our facility,” Gardner said, adding that the new facility will meet all the needs for shelter care in Black Hawk County, including a larger intake center and additional space to hold strays, an updated adoption area, medical and clinical areas and isolation areas for animals with contagious diseases.
A capital campaign may be launched as early as year's end. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-bend-humane-society-seeks-community-help/article_75932c62-1423-11ee-ab9e-9704b3b88897.html | 2023-06-30T09:46:09 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-bend-humane-society-seeks-community-help/article_75932c62-1423-11ee-ab9e-9704b3b88897.html |
GREENSBORO — Guilford County Board of Education member Bill Goebel could soon be removed from his seat by the General Assembly.
That’s due to an N.C. Senate bill pending which is potentially just a step away from becoming law. According to the proposed measure, the term of office will expire for anyone appointed by the Guilford school board to fill a vacancy between Dec. 1, 2022 and the date the act becomes law.
There’s only one person who falls into that timeframe: Goebel.
It’s the latest ripple in a war over the District 3 school board seat that’s been going on for half a year.
State Rep. Jon Hardister of Whitsett said he asked the language be added to the bill.
“What this is intended to do is get back to square one,” the Republican lawmaker explained. “Bill Goebel is a friend and I don’t have a problem with him personally.”
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Goebel, he added, was “put in a bad situation, though he could have handled it better in hindsight.”
In an email to the News & Record, Goebel, a Republican, wrote that the bill is “very disappointing to me and the Guilford County school system” because it “takes away focus” from the work to improve schools.
In December 2022, in accordance with state law, the Guilford County GOP executive committee members who live in the affected district, in this case District 3, were charged with choosing a successor to Pat Tillman. They picked Michael Logan, a longtime educator.
However, the school board’s Democratic members repeatedly voted to reject Logan. Democrats pointed to social media posts from Logan that they felt displayed “bigotry and racial prejudice.” The county GOP stuck with Logan, arguing that it’s the board’s duty to appoint him under state law.
Hardister then introduced legislation in the state House that he hoped would ensure that Logan could be seated and the impasse broken.
Instead, at a meeting in April, school board attorney Jill Wilson revealed an interpretation of the new law that few saw coming: The GOP’s nomination was no longer valid, because while the old law stated that just the executive committee members from District 3 could vote on the nominee, the new law removed that provision.
Wilson told the board that, without a valid nominee, they were free to choose Tillman’s successor.
That lead to the board’s Democrats voting Goebel into office, prompting a lawsuit from Logan.
Under the proposed Senate Bill 9, the county executive committee of the party that most recently had a person elected to a seat gets to fill a vacancy.
Basically, Hardister said, the county’s GOP executive committee can have another crack at making a selection. This time, however, the bill states the GOP executive committee does not have to restrict voting to District 3 members.
Whether the GOP executive committee picks Logan, Goebel or someone else, the law states the nominee shall take the oath of office at the next regular school board meeting after their name is submitted to the superintendent.
Hardister said the legislature removing local elected officials from office is rare, but not without precedent.
“This is not an action that should happen often,” Hardister said. “It’s not something I take lightly.”
He shared something written by Robert Joyce, a professor at the School of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill. According to Joyce, in 1925 the N.C. Supreme Court upheld the authority of the General Assembly to terminate the terms of all Hyde County commissioners and replace them with a new board, with the court noting that counties are subject to the “unlimited control” of the state legislature.
Having passed the House on Wednesday with the new language included, the bill will go back to the Senate. The senators can either vote to accept the bill with the changes or send it to a conference committee to hash out the differences between it and an earlier version that passed the House in March.
It’s not clear yet when a vote might take place. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/bill-goebel-michael-logan-north-carolina-guilford-county-schools-general-assembly-senate-bill-9/article_24d7557c-16a9-11ee-8ef2-9f46fb654a7d.html | 2023-06-30T10:06:21 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/bill-goebel-michael-logan-north-carolina-guilford-county-schools-general-assembly-senate-bill-9/article_24d7557c-16a9-11ee-8ef2-9f46fb654a7d.html |
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo is putting the names for its new sand cat triplets up for a vote.
The two females and one male were born at the zoo on May 11.
Zookeepers have provided the following names for the public to choose from:
Females
(Top two names will be given to the female kittens)
• Cleo (Cleopatra): Queen of Egypt, Greek name meaning “glory of the father”
• Amira (“Uh-MEER-uh"): Arabic name meaning “princess”
• Cyra ("SEER-uh”): Persian name meaning “sun” or “throne”
• Safiya (“Suh-FEE-yuh): Arabic name meaning “pure” or “friend”
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• Noora: (“NOO-Rah”): Arabic variation/spelling for name meaning “light” or “the divine light”
Male
• Konshu (“CON-shoe”): ancient Egyptian god of the moon
• Jabari (“Jah-BAH-ree”): Arabic for brave or fearless
• Horus (“HOR-uhs”): ancient Egyptian god of the sky; represents qualities such as power and strength
• Osiris (“Ow-SIGH-ris”): ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife; name derived from the word for “the mighty one”
• Ra (“Rah”): ancient Egyptian god of the sun; king of all deities in ancient Egypt
To vote for your favorite names, visit the zoo's website.
Voting closes on July 5 at 4 p.m. The winning names will be announced on July 7.
Though adorable in appearance — with big ears, eyes and petite frames — sand cats are ferocious animals and keen hunters. They kill venomous snakes in the desert, according to a news release from the zoo.
Native to the deserts of North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and Asia, sand cats are nocturnal and quickly adapt to the extreme hot and cold temperatures of the desert.
Using their keen sense of hearing to detect animals under the sand, sand cats quickly dig to capture their prey.
The sand cat is one of the world's smallest feline species, weighing from four to eight pounds and measuring about 20 inches long. The gestation period is about 60 days. Under human care, a sand cat can live to be as old as 13 years. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/sand-cat-kittens-names-video-vote-north-carolina-zoo/article_dd322e8c-16a7-11ee-8221-07852e4ec593.html | 2023-06-30T10:06:27 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/sand-cat-kittens-names-video-vote-north-carolina-zoo/article_dd322e8c-16a7-11ee-8221-07852e4ec593.html |
Travelers staying at most Richmond-area hotels starting Saturday will be subjected to a new fee that will pay for regional tourism marketing efforts. It is the first such funding arrangement in the state.
Officials in Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico counties and Richmond and Ashland approved charging the 2% fee on nightly rates to support the Tourism Improvement District .
The district is projected to add about $8 million annually to the budget of Richmond Region Tourism , the administering nonprofit organization for the program. Funds will go to marketing, bids and logistics help.
The 2% fee on hotel stays will go on top of an 8% transient occupancy tax for localities. The tourism fee would increase the cost of a $150 stay by about $3.
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The General Assembly in 2021 approved the creation of the districts, which also require local approval.
“Passing the TID is transformational for the region’s ability to market itself. We’re having incredible success with tourism recently. The TID gives us a bigger speaker to let more people know about our region,” said Katherine O’Donnell, executive vice president at Richmond Region Tourism.
The TID is written to include hotels with at least 41 rooms. Colonial Heights is expected to vote in the fall on whether to join.
With changes to the $177 billion state budget on the line, the impasse is a huge concern for local governments, school divisions and other stakeholders who won't know what additional state funding to expect, if any, in the fiscal year that will begin on Saturday morning.
San Diego’s TID — one of the earliest and most successful examples — had a budget of $251 million before the pandemic. Richmond’s TID is the first in Virginia, but the concept has been used extensively in California, which had 97 active TIDs in 2017.
Sports tourism has been on the rise across Richmond and has become a heavily invested sector. Henrico is close to opening its $50 million, 185,000-square-foot indoor sports complex. The county announced last week that it had already booked 135 event dates through 2024. The county is also opening its GreenCity ecodistrict, which will include a 17,000-seat arena.
Chesterfield is in the middle of expanding its River City Sportsplex, and counties have added sports fields and complexes around the area. Richmond Region Tourism said in October that its sports tourism bookings from the previous year accounted for an economic impact of $89 million.
O’Donnell said sports tourism can benefit from more funds in a couple of different ways.
Smaller sports events like youth tournaments often want financial incentives — help with fees for parking, logistics and administration — from locations that are bidding to host them. Larger events, like a potential NCAA tournament bid for the GreenCity arena, often require higher sums of money for incentives.
Non-sports tourism will also benefit from increased marketing efforts. To date, the marketing budget for leisure travel has been about $800,000 per year, O’Donnell said, a drop in the bucket compared to other powerhouses.
About 60% of new funds from the tourism improvement district would go to sales and marketing. Around 30% will be used for contingency and reserve funds, and 10% is earmarked for administration and operations.
Those reserve funds are designed to save for recruiting high-profile events that require those larger financial incentives. Bid cycles for those events take place years in advance, so they will not come to the area for several years.
Tammy Autrey helps Joe Daniels, from Glade Spring, check into the Fairfield Inn & Suites on North Pinetta Drive in Chesterfield County in January. Officials in Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico counties and Richmond and Ashland approved charging a 2% fee on nightly rates to support the Tourism Improvement District.
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Use of those funds will be directed by the TID governance committee, comprised of 10 hotel operators.
“A successful tourism ecosystem for the Richmond region will be a mix of all the tourism segments,” O’Donnell said. “The TID Governance Committee will work with Richmond Region Tourism to identify and pursue the best business mix based on market conditions, need periods and other factors.”
TID funds will begin collecting over the next few days, but will take a couple of years to aggregate into substantial use. Richmond Region Tourism has $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds from Virginia Tourism to supplement marketing for leisure, friends and family travel, business travel and sports events.
All of the localities that approved the TID contributed to the ARPA funds to create a new marketing campaign for the region called the “Speaks for Itself” campaign.
“We expect the campaign to have a halo effect beyond visitation: It will raise awareness of the region as a location for economic development and promote the diversity of the region,” O’Donnell said.
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Jan. 1, 2023
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) carries the ball as Washington Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson (36) tries to stop him during the first half of a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Landover, MD.
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Jan. 2, 2023
Sharon MacKenzie of Mechanicsville walked with her friend Cindy Nunnally and her golden retriever, Sunny, during a GardenFest for Fidos at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Jan. 2.
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Jan. 3, 2023
People remember 8-year-old P’Aris Moore during a vigil in Hopewell on Jan. 3. The girl was shot and killed while playing in her neighborhood.
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Jan. 4, 2023
UR's Jason Nelson presses down court as George Washington's Brendan Adams, left, and Hunter Dean defend in the Robins Center Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
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Jan. 7, 2023
UR's Tyler Burton takes a shot as Duquesne's Joe Reece defends Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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Jan. 8, 2023
Park ranger Bert Dunkerly leads a walking tour of Revolutionary Richmond on the grounds of the Chimborazo Medical Museum in Richmond on Jan. 8. The tour was part of a multiday annual event interpreting Richmond’s Revolutionary history, including the capture of the city by British General Benedict Arnold on Jan. 5, 1781.
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Jan. 10, 2023
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital COO Joey Trapani and Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia Newbille react after cutting the ribbon to commemorate the opening of the East End Medical Office Building on Tuesday. Bon Secours Richmond Market President Mike Lutes (left) and Del. Delores McQuinn, D-Richmond, were also part of the festivities.
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Jan. 12, 2023
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Jan. 13, 2023
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Jan. 14, 2023
Aubrey Nguyen, age 5, and Andrew Nguyen, age 8, eye the dragon as it comes by during the Tet celebration at Vien Giac Buddhist Temple Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Jow Ga Kung Fu, of Virginia Beach, performed the Dragon Dance.
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Jan. 15, 2023
The St. James's West Gallery Choir sings during "Evensong, A Celebration of the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." at St. James Episcopal Church Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.
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Jan. 16, 2023
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Jan. 17, 2023
Del. Emily Brewer, R-Suffolk, confers with Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, at the state Capitol on Jan. 17. Brewer sponsored the bill on state purchasing, House Bill 2385.
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Jan. 18, 2023
Aaliyah Rouse, 9, and Jennifer Rouse stand by as Aaron Rouse is sworn in in the Senate by Clerk of the Senate Susan Clarke Schaar during a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Jan. 19, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin talks to the media at George W. Carver Elementary School on Jan. 19.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 20, 2023
VCU's fans cheer for the team against Richmond during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game at University of Richmond, Richmond, Va., on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 21, 2023
Jacqueline Dziuba, bottom left, and Steven Godwin, who live in Greenville, N.C., and other visitors check out the exhibits at the Poe Museum in Richmond in January as the museum celebrates Edgar Allan Poe’s 214th birthday and its own 100-year anniversary.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 22, 2023
Paul McLean (left), founder of the Virginia Minority Cannabis Coalition, listens alongside Mark Cannady during the “Is Social Equity in Off the Table in 2023?” portion of the program on Sunday on the second full day of the Virginia Cannabis Conference presented by Virginia NORML at Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown. Lobby Day takes place Monday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN photos, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 23, 2023
The flags at the Executive Mansion are at half-staff to honor those killed and injured in Monterey Park, California last weekend. Photo was taken on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND/TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 24, 2023
Sen. Steve Newman, R-Lynchburg, listens to debate during a Senate floor session in the state Capitol on a bill to make Daylight Savings Time year-round.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 25, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin listens to George Daniel as he tries some Brunswick stew on Brunswick Stew Day at the Capitol Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Next to Daniel are (L-R) Dylan Pair, stewmaster Kevin Pair and Austin Pair. The yearly event returned to the Capitol for the first time since the pandemic.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND/TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 26, 2023
Meghan Vandette is photographed with her dogs, Pepper, a deaf mini Australian shepherd, and Finn on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Ruff Canine Club in Richmond, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 27, 2023
Three-year-old London Oshinkoya (from left) and 3-year-old twins Messiah and Malkia Finley go through the toys brought by Crystal Holbrook-Gazoni near the Gilpin Resource Center in Richmond on Friday.
EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 28, 2023
Dance instructor Paul Dandridge (foreground) works with youngsters as he teaches a theater dance during the “Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series: On the Road” at the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School on Saturday. The series offers free workshops and performances throughout the year for youth of all ages.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 29, 2023
Ronnie Jenkins II of Chesterfield County sits inside a Barefoot Spas hot tub with his 11-year-old son, Connor, and his wife, Amber, during the RVA Home Show at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
Daniel Sangjib Min photos, TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 30, 2023
Frank Saucier listens as elected officials give remarks during a vigil for Tyre Nichols on Monday at Abner Clay Park in Richmond. Nichols died from the injuries he sustained after being beaten by police officers in Memphis.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
Jan. 31, 2023
Mayor Levar Stoney gets ready to deliver his State of the City on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Richmond Main Street Station in Richmond, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 1, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin attends the Virginia March for Life in Richmond, VA on February 1, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 2, 2023
Petersburg High School's basketball standout Chris Fields Jr. on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Petersburg High School in Petersburg, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 3, 2023
Shawnrell Blackwell, left, a Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation homeowner and board member, watches as Dianna Bowser, president and CEO of SCDHC, shares a moment with Suzanne Youngkin during a ceremony at Virginia Housing in Richmond on Friday after Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the first lady presented the first Spirit of Virginia Award of 2023 to the affordable housing nonprofit.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 4, 2023
Members of the Break it Down RVA Line Dancing group perform during a Black History Month Celebration at Virginia State University on Feb. 4.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 5, 2023
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) of the Washington Commanders, right, look on before the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday in Las Vegas. With him are, from left, NFC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) of the Detroit Lions, NFC wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) of the Dallas Cowboys and NFC wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) of the Minnesota Vikings.
John Locher, Associated PRess
Feb. 6, 2023
(From left) U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, and Sethuraman Panchanathan, Ph.D., director of the National Science Foundation, arrive for a tour of VCU's Nanomaterials Core Characterization Facility with lab director and physics professor Massimo Bertino, Ph.D. (right) on Monday, Feb. 6. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 7, 2023
Sen. Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, is seen 4 1/2 hours into Tuesday's crossover session at the state Capitol.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 8, 2023
Chef Patrick Phelan works with his staff on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Lost Letter in Richmond, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 9, 2023
Onlookers stand near a shattered window on East Broad Street following a shooting on Thursday. One person was killed and another wounded.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 10, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg moves a 260-year-old building, originally called the Bray School, on a truck to a new location a mile away, where it will be put on public display, in Williamsburg, Va., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Bray School is believed to be the oldest building in the US dedicated to the education of Black children.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb 11, 2023
Randolph-Macon celebrate after beating Roanoke College during a NCAA Division III Basketball game on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Randolph Macon Crenshaw Gym in Ashland, Virginia. With today's win, the Yellow Jackets hold the longest home winning steak in NCAA Division III history.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 12, 2023
The Science Museum of Virginia hosted a competition for student engineers during a commemoration of Celebrate Engineering Ingenuity Day. A packed crowd watches Sunday as a team of “Bridge Breakers” from the American Society of Civil Engineers puts students’ inventions to the test.
Lyndon German
Feb. 13, 2023
A crew from Walter D. Witt Roofing installs a new roof for Melvin Washington, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, as part of the Owens Corning National Roof Deployment Project in Richmond, VA on February 13, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 14, 2023
Richmond City Council member Cynthia Newbille pulls the winning raffle ticket as Marc Edwards, from InnovAge Virginia PACE, holds the basket during the 9th annual "For the Love of Our Seniors" event at Main Street Station in Richmond, VA on February 14, 2023. The event is a resource fair for senior residents and caregivers in Church Hill. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 15, 2023
A crew from the Richmond-based company Cut Cut installs the new art installation "McLean" by Navine G. Dossos on the façade of the Institute for Contemporary Art in Richmond, VA on February 15, 2023. The installation is part of the exhibit "So it appears" opening February 24th. The vinyl pieces being used are adapted from a series of paintings. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 16, 2023
Giov. Glenn Youngkin meets with the community at Westwood Fountain in Richmond, VA on Thursday, February 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 17, 2023
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Alison Linas, left, and Franklin greet Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Jennifer Guiliano and attorney Alex Clarke at the Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court building on Friday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 18, 2023
Fans take pictures during the All-alumni Block Party before VCU’s game against Fordham on Saturday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore, left, waits for a pass from Elizabeth Kitley (33) during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Blacksburg.
Matt Gentry, The Roanoke Times
Feb. 20, 2023
Richmond resident David Scates filed an appeal with the VEC last summer four days after the state agency notified him that he had been overpaid unemployment benefits after catching COVID-19 and losing his job. Now, Scates is one of almost 17,000 Virginians at risk of having their appeals dismissed because the VEC contends they filed too late.
EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 21, 2023
State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, greets chief election officer and college friend Sheryl Johnson (right) at the Tabernacle Baptist Church polling station in Richmond, VA on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 as (from left) election workers Katie Johnson and Eric Johnson look on. McClellan is running to succeed Rep. Donald McEachin, D-4th. McClellan would be the first African American woman to represent Virginia in Congress and would give Virginia a record four women in its congressional delegation. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 22, 2023
Members of the media tour Fox Elementary School in Richmond, VA after Richmond Public Schools Chief Operating Officer Dana Fox provided an update on construction plans to rebuild the school on Wednesday, February 22. The building, which dates to 1911, was heavily damaged in a three-alarm fire on the night of Feb. 11, 2022. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 23, 2023
Marley Ferraro and her boyfriend, Zack Bannister, both VCU freshmen, spend time together between classes at Monroe Park as Thursday weather reaches around 80s in Richmond, Va., on Feb. 23, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 24, 2023
Sen. Aaron Rouse, left, D-Virginia Beach, talks with Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, before a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 25, 2023
Jenna Anderson of Cosby High shows her medal to her dad, Waylon Anderson, after winning the 112-pound weight class during the VHSL Girls State Open Championships at Unity Reed High in Manassas on Saturday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 26, 2023
Contestants in a duathlon race (run-bike-run competition) dash from the starting line in the first event of the West Creek Endurance Festival at the West Creek Business Park in Goochland County on Sunday.
Mark Bowes
Feb. 27, 2023
Eric and Linda Oakes speak to a small crowd before unveiling a plaque and bench dedicated to their son, Adam Oakes, in the VCU Student Commons building near the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life on February 27, 2023. The date marks the two-year anniversary of Oakes' death in a hazing incident, and VCU is calling this an annual hazing prevention day and day of remembrance for Oakes. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 28, 2023
Jess Tanner (center) looks on as her daughters Aubrey (left), 10, and Charleigh, 8, deliver Girl Scout cookies to school counselor Michelle Nothnagel (right) and the other teachers and staff members at Manchester High School on February 28, 2023. With help from groups of retired teachers and others in the community, the girls, who are members of Girl Scout Troop 3654, raised over $1,000 to purchase the cookies for the staff. Jess Tanner, is an art teacher at Manchester and also a co-leader of their troop. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 1, 2023
Shirley Wiest, left, and Wilma Bowman, center, show a blanket for a veteran with the help of Julie Wiest, daughter of Shirley Wiest, at Sunrise of Richmond in Henrico, Va., on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Shirley Wiest and Wilma Bowman sewed over 3000 blankets for people at the VA Hospital, the Children’s Hospital and Moments of Hope Outreach among others.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 2, 2023
Carl Gupton, president of Greenswell Growers, is shown at the greenhouse of the company in Goochland, Va., on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Greenswell Growers, an automated indoor farming, can produce 28 times more greens per acre than traditional farming. They just sealed a deal with Ukrops and will start selling on Kroger shelves all across the mid-Atlantic.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 3, 2023
Highland Springs walks off the court after beating Stone Bridge during the Class 5 boys basketball quarterfinal on Friday, March 3, 2023 at J.R. Tucker High School in Henrico, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 4, 2023
Nutzy plays with Shane Paris-Kennedy,9, during the Richmond Flying Squirrels Nutzy's Block Party on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 5, 2023
Patrons wait in line for Caribbean soul food from Mobile Yum Yum, one of the food trucks participating in Mobile Soul Sunday in Monroe Park. The event kicked off the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, a weeklong celebration of Richmond’s Black-owned restaurants.
Sean McGoey
March 6, 2023
Henrico County officials celebrate the start of renovations at Cheswick Park in Henrico's Three Chopt District on March 6, 2023. The 24.5-acre park, Henrico's oldest official park, will receive $2.1 million in improvements, including a new open fitness area and upgrades to its trails, playground, restroom facilities, pedestrian bridges, parking lot, main entrance, stormwater management infrastructure and signage. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 7, 2023
Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan heads into the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC for orientation on March 7, 2023 in preparation for her swearing in as the first Black Congresswoman from Virginia. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 8, 2023
Kate Chenery Tweedy shows the exhibition of Secretariat at Ashland Museum in Ashland, Va., on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Kate Chenery Tweedy is spearheading an effort to bring a monument of Secretariat to Ashland.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 9, 2023
John Marano of Top Trumps USA speaks to the media next to Mr. Monopoly at Maggie Walker Plaza in Richmond, Va., on March 9, 2023. Top Trumps USA, under license from HASBRO, will design a Richmond-specific board that highlights the region’s favorite historic landmarks.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 10, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service commemorate the history and romance of train travel with the unveiling of its Railroad Stations Forever stamps during a ceremony at the Main Street Station in Richmond, Va.
Lyndon German
March 11, 2023
Susie Williams of Richmond gets a makeover at the Shamrock the Block Festival in Richmond on Saturday. The festival was relocated to Leigh Street this year.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 12, 2023
A procession of Fifes and Drums moves down Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg on Sunday. It traveled from old Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse to the Raleigh Tavern, where Thomas Jefferson and other leaders formed a Committee of Correspondence in 1773.
Sean Jones photos, Times-Dispatch
March 13, 2023
Cuong Luu, foreground, a volunteer of Feed More, prepares boxes of meals with other volunteers and staff at the food bank in Richmond, Va., on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 14, 2023
Bill Barksdale, technical director of Virginia Video Network, works with Kelli Lemon, director of digital programming, at the video studio of Richmond Times-Dispatch in Richmond, Va., on March 14, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 15, 2023
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Fairfax, looks on a portrait after unveiling it as former Speaker of the House at the house chamber of the State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Filler-Corn made history as the first woman and first Jewish Speaker in Virginia.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 16, 2023
MIKE KROPF, THE DAILY PROGRESS Virginia's Isaac McKneely (11) becomes emotional after an NCAA Tournament first round game against Furman in Orlando, Fl., Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Mike Kropf
March 17, 2023
Brian Erbe, center, a pipe manager, and other members of Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums perform to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 18, 2023
Virginia Tech's Mekhi Lewis takes down Oklahoma State's Dustin Plott during the consolation semifinals at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Ian Maule
March 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Kayana Traylor (23) is congratulated by teammates after scoring just before halftime of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Matt Gentry
March 20, 2023
Hannah and Ty Bilodeau of Lynchburg visit the recently completed Richmond Virginia Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their children, Blythe, 5, Goldie, 4, and Graham, 2, in Glen Allen in Henrico, Va., on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 21, 2023
Doug Ramseur, center left, and Emilee Hasbrouck, center right, defense lawyers for Wavie Jones, one of three Central State Hospital employees , who was charged in death of Irvo Otieno, speak to the media at Dinwiddie Courthouse in Dinwiddie, Va., on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 22, 2023
WRANGLD's, from left, senior customer success manager Trevor Lee, chief business officer Andy Sitison and CEO Jonathan "JD" Dyke work at their office of the 1717 Innovation Center in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 23, 2023
New Bon Secours Community Health Clinic is open in Manchester, Richmond, Va., on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The clinic will serve scheduled appointments and same day call-in appointments for the uninsured. The 8,000 square foot building is also home to the Bon Secours Care-A-Van, a mobile health clinic.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 24, 2023
Liz Kincaid, CEO of RVA Hospitality and owner of Max's On Broad, is photographed at the restaurant in Richmond, VA on March 24, 2023. Max's On Broad will be closing April 1 and will relaunch as a new concept in the summer. Kincaid also owns Tarrant's & Bar Solita. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 25, 2023
Henrico County families gather at Deep Run Park & Recreation Center on Saturday to celebrate all things agriculture during the county's second annual Farm Graze event. Children went booth to booth learning about the wonders of agriculture while participating in fun activities and scavenger hunts.
Lyndon German
March 26, 2023
Church Hill resident Alex Gerofsky finishes the Hill Topper 5K at the Church Hill Irish Festival with a time of 20 minutes, 26.8 seconds.
Thad Green
March 27, 2023
Wyatt Kingston, center, conducts a strength training session with Marshall Crenshaw, left, and Kevin Wright at Hickory Hill Community Center in Richmond on March 27.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 28, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, center, talks about the ongoing housing crisis in the city during a news conference on March 28.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 29, 2023
From left, Caroline Ouko and Leon Ochieng, mother and older brother of Irvo Otieno, react near the casket during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield on March 29.
Eva Russo
March 30, 2023
Senior students in Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center's culinary program presented Taj Mahsala: an Indian fusion menu.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
March 31, 2023
Richmond Police address onlookers Friday, March 31, 2023 at the intersection of North Avenue and Moss Side Avenue, near Washington Park. Richmond police shot a man who was suspected of shooting a woman earlier in the day in the 1100 block of Evergreen Avenue on Richmond's Southside.
April 1, 2023
Sculptor Jocelyn Russell takes photos of the crowd after the unveiling of her statue of Secretariat at Ashland Town Hall Pavilion on Saturday.
Michael Martz photos, TImes-Dispatch
April 2, 2023
Drivers race in the Toyota Owners 400 at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, VA on April 2, 2023.. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 3, 2023
Dinwiddie County Commonwealth’s Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill plans to resign from her post to attend graduate school in Paris, where she will start a master’s program in international governance and diplomacy at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, colloquially known as SciencesPo.
EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 4, 2023
From left, Judy and Ron Singleton pose for a photo on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
Mike Kropf
April 5, 2023
Beatrix Smith dips her matzah in salt water as she enjoys a Pasover Seder with her classmates (from left) Helen Corallo, Camp Maxwell, and Amara Ellen at the Weinstein JCC Preschool Program in Richmond, VA on April 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 6, 2023
Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré speaks with students at Piedmont Virginia Community College on Thursday.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
April 7, 2023
A worker pushed water off a tarp on the field at The Diamond Friday, when the Flying Squirrels were scheduled to open their season against Reading.
MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 8, 2023
Ember O’Connell-Evans, 1, plays with hula hoops during the Dominion Energy Family Easter event at Maymont on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 9, 2023
Mike Kearney plays an early form of badminton with grandkids Savannah and Ashton on the lawn of Montpelier during “We, the Kids” Day.
ANDRA LANDI, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REVIEW
April 10, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, center left, tours Richmond Marine Terminal with W. Sheppard Miller III , Virginia Secretary of Transportation , center right, as Stephen A. Edwards, left, Virginia Port Authority CEO, and Christina Saunders, manager of Richmond Marine Terminal, give them the tour on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 11, 2023
Inaara Woodards, 5, of Henrico, visits Italian Garden at Maymont with her mother, Victoria Crawley Woodards, and three brothers, Kai, 13, Zion, 12, and Avion Woodards, 11, during their home-school field trip to the park in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. "It’s gorgeous!" Victoria Crawley Woodards said of Tuesday weather. She said it was the perfect weather for the field trip and other activities.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 13, 2023
Clarence Thweatt, right, a lead trainer for Chesterfield Public Schools, works on marking points during a transportation road-e-o event, which is friendly competition of school bus drivers demonstrating their driving skills and knowledge of laws, at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 14, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Liberty University.
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April 15, 2023
Tyson Foods workers attend a job fair at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Mechanicsville Turnpike. The Glen Allen plant is closing, displacing about 700 employees.
Em Holter
April 16, 2023
A display of 32 white balloons were raised and a 32-second moment of silence was observed in honor of the victims of the April 16, 2007, tragedy at the start of the 2023 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance on the Virginia Tech campus.
MATT GENTRY, The Roanoke Times
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April 17, 2023
Albert Hill Middle School sixth-grader Drew Sirpis looks for birds during the educational boat trip on the James River on Monday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
April 18, 2023
Richmond Flying Squirrels Luis Matos steals the second base against Erie SeaWolves shortstop Gage Workman in the 3rd inning at The Diamond, Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 19, 2023
Children participate in Little Feet Meets at Matoaca High School in Chesterfield, VA on April 19, 2023. A total of 1,400 Special Olympic athletes from grades PK-5 throughout Chesterfield County Public Schools competed in Little Feet Meets between two dates, April 12 at James River High and April 19 at Matoaca High. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 20, 2023
Mike Blau, center, a line cook, and others work on preparing a soft opening of The Veil's new taproom, located in Scott’s Addition at 1509 Belleville St., on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 21, 2023
(From left) VCU sophomore Caroline May, of Pittsburgh, PA, and senior Lee Finch, of Norfolk, VA carry a coffin with a blow-up Earth ball during a VCU Student Climate Protest in Richmond, VA on April 21, 2023. The small crowd walked from the James Branch Cabell Library, though Monroe Park, to the office of VCU President Michael Rao in a mock funeral procession. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 22, 2023
Anthony Clary gestures as he runs through confetti during the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 23, 2023
A volunteer picks up an old wooden palate and brings it to a trash pile during Friends of Fonticello Park's community cleanup on Sunday.
Sean Jones, Times-Dispatch
April 24, 2023
Kay Ford spends time with her cat, Patches, at her home in Mechanicsville, VA., on Monday, April 24, 2023. Ford recently adopted Patches, a 40-pound cat, from Richmond Animal Care and Control. The story of Patches went viral after RACC publicized the cat.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 25, 2023
Emily Cover, a project manager with DPR Construction, is shown at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, left top, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. DPR is the team that built the hospital.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 26, 2023
Guests tour the Anthropology Lab at the new College of Humanities and Sciences STEM building on West Franklin Street in Richmond, VA on April 26, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 27, 2023
Police tape marks the scene outside George Wythe High School.
ANNA BRYSON/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 28, 2023
Sculptor Kate Raudenbush takes in her finished piece "Breaking Point" in the Flagler Garden Near the Monet Bridge at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on April 28, 2023. The garden is set to debut "Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture" on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Incanto features five designed, allegorical sculptures, accompanied by poetry, throughout the garden. The exhibition is the work of Raudenbush and poet Sha Michele. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 29, 2023
Pharrell Williams performs during the Pharrell's Phriends set at Something in the Water in Virginia Beach on Saturday.
Kendall Warner
May 1, 2023
A man carries a piece of furniture through a neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Va. on Monday May 1, 2023. The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks. (AP Photo/Ben Finley)
Ben Finley
May 2, 2023
Sports Backers Stadium is shown next to The Diamond in this drone photo, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 3, 2023
CAL CARY, THE DAILY PROGRESS UVa cheerleader, Madison DeLoach, in front of other UVa cheerleaders tour the The Avelo Airlines Boeing 737 after landing at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport coming from Orlando on May 3, 2023. Avelo Airlines launched its first Charlottesville to Orlando flight line at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport on May 3, 2023. The inaugural event consisted of a returning flight from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, a firetruck water salute upon arrival and a tour of the airplane.
Cal Cary
May 4, 2023
(From left) Maryann Macomber, of Mechanicsville, VA, leads a small group prayer with Gloria Randolph, of Richmond, VA, Randolph's great-grandson Xavier Jones, also of Richmond, and John Macomber, of Mechanicsville, during a National Day of Prayer event at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square in Richmond, VA on May 4, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 5, 2023
Steffiun Stanley preps dishes at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 6, 2023
People at the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival sit on the grass and enjoy the weather on Brown’s Island on Saturday.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 7, 2023
Arts in the Park saw thousands pass through Byrd Park over the weekend. The festival is sponsored by the Carilion Civic Association.
Charlotte Rene Woods, Times-Dispatch
May 8, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin shares a quiet moment with Holocaust survivor Halina Zimm on Monday afternoon before ceremonially signing a bill that adds a definition of antisemitism to Virginia law.
David Ress, Times-Dispatch
May 9, 2023
The Molcajete Sinaloa at Mariscos Mazatlan in Henrico, VA on May 9, 2023. Mariscos Mazatlan focuses on traditional Mexican cuisine from the city of Mazatlan and all along the Mexican coast. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 10, 2023
A goose, seen here on May 10, 2023, has built a nest in a median of the parking lot near Dilliards at Short Pump Town Center. The mall has put out orange cones to keep cars away and Jerome Golfman, assistant manager at Fink's Jewelers, said he regularly brings it water, cracked corn and other grains.
Eva Russo, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 11, 2023
Mary Finley-Brook, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Richmond and an expert on American gas infrastructure, says repairing the pipes no longer makes sense as gas prices continue to rise.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 12, 2023
(From left) Sam Amoaka, a freshman at Virginia State University, helps his girlfriend, Tamia Charles, a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University, move out of her dorm along with her dad, Thomas Charles, of Fredericksburg, VA, in downtown Richmond, VA on May 12, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 13, 2023
Virginia’s Thomas McConvey (left) defends the ball from Richmond’s Jake Kapp during an NCAA Tournament game at Klockner Stadium in Charlottesville on Saturday.
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May 14, 2023
University of Richmond outfielder Christian Beal made a catch on the run during the Friday game of Spiders-VCU series at The Diamond.
MIKE KROPF, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 15, 2023
The flags at Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission building are flown at half-staff on Monday. Governor Youngkin announced that flags would fly half-staff in honor of Peace Officers' Remembrance Day.
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May 16, 2023
Ukrop's crumb cake has been picked up by Kroger and is being sold nationwide. Here, fresh cinnamon crumb cakes are packaged at the Ukrop's bakery in Richmond, VA on May 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 17, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney officially proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month during a celebration held in collaboration with the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) at Richmond City Hall in Richmond, VA on May 17, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 18, 2023
Acting Police Chief Richard Edwards stands by as Penn and Victoria Burke places a flower in honor of Sergeant J. Harvey Burke in the wreath at the memorial stone at the Richmond Police Training Academy in Richmond, VA during the Richmond Police Department Police Officers' Memorial Service on May 18, 2023. The ceremony, which took place during National Police Week, paid homage to Richmond's fallen officers. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 19, 2023
Doumit Bouhaidarat fries falafel balls to order during the St. Anthony Lebanese Food Festival on Friday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 20, 2023
Dogs compete in the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs — Splash Qualifier #4 event on the second day of Dominion Energy Riverrock on Saturday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
May 21, 2023
The Virginia men’s tennis team celebrates after winning the national championship on Sunday in Orlando.
Courtesy UVa athletics photos
May 22, 2023
Vietnam War veteran Stuart Blankenship is photographed at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, VA on Monday, May 22, 2023. Blankenship is one of 50 Vietnam War Veterans from throughout the Commonwealth featured in the exhibit “50 Years Beyond: The Vietnam Veteran Experience” which opened at the Virginia War Memorial on January 28, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 23, 2023
Wilbert Hobson poses for a portrait at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Va, on May 23, 2023. Hobson was part of the 101st Airborne unit of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Hobson is very active in his chapter of the American Legion and helped found the Friends of Dupont, and organization. Graduating from an all-Black high school, Vietnam was Hobson’s first real experience with integration. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 24, 2023
Powhatan Owen, shown at the Virginia War Memorial, volunteered for a Burial Honor Guard company in Washington state to commemorate the service of fellow veterans and has further connected with veterans while attending powwows across the U.S.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
May 25, 2023
Madi Mabry laughs with other members of Mango Salon at the 2023 Top Workplaces awards in Richmond on Thursday.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch
May 26, 2023
A solar cell receives light at the Agecroft Hall and Gardens on May 26, 2023, in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 27, 2023
Julia Hunter, a shawl dancer, participates in the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe’s powwow on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 28, 2023
Festival organizers Pete LeBlanc, left, and Zavi Harman enjoy the second installation of Daydream Fest in front of the Main Line Brewery stage on Sunday.
Gabriela De Camargo Goncalves
May 30, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial on Monday.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch
May 31, 2023
Earl Gary, owner of YME Landscape, used a compact tractor to move topsoil for a temporary landscaping at the former site of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's statue on Monument Ave. in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
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June 1, 2023
Jorge Figueroa leads tenants and New Virginia Majority organizers in a rally at Southwood Apartments, in Richmond, VA on June 1, 2023 to protest rent increases. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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June 2, 2023
This screenshot from the Virginia Department of Transportation's real-time traffic cameras shows multiple southbound lanes of Interstate 95 closed after a crash near the Belvidere Street exit the morning of Friday, June 2, 2023.
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June 3, 2023
Richmond Kickers defender Simon Fitch shoots the ball defended by Chattanooga Red Wolves forward Walter Varela at City Stadium on Saturday, June 3.
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June 4, 2023
Mark Whitfield and Ciara Dickson watch Samaya Dickson throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Flying Squirrels game on Sunday.
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June 5, 2023
People bow their heads before eating as Dr. Stepfanie Ramsey gives the invocation at the 2023 Times-Dispatch/Sports Backer Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony on June 5, 2023 at the Jefferson Hotel. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
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June 6, 2023
A radar measure the speed of passing cars on Main Street on June 6, 2023, in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
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June 7, 2023
A piece from a mortar board lays on the ground at the site of a shooting at Huguenot High School's graduation ceremony.
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June 8, 2023
A participant holds a candle during a vigil hosted by Grace & Holy Trinity Church on Thursday to remember Huguenot High School graduate Shawn Jackson and his stepfather, Renzo Smith.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
June 9, 2023
Louisa softball players celebrate after beating Hanover 5-3 in the Class 4 state semifinals on Friday, June 9.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin has nominated three new members to Virginia Commonwealth University’s board of visitors, a move that could impact the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and its cost of attendance.
Youngkin tapped Rooz Dadabhoy, Steven DeLuca and Gurpreet Sandhu to VCU’s board. The 16-member body has final say over university matters, such as the cost of tuition, the size of the budget and who serves as president.
Board members generally serve a four-year term that can be renewed for an additional four years.
Youngkin also renominated Anthony Bedell, who joined the board last year on a one-year term to fill a vacant seat.
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Dadabhoy, a Glen Allen resident, is CEO of Data Concepts, an IT consulting firm. DeLuca, from Richmond, is a vice president and head of state and local affairs for Capital One. Sandhu, from Manakin-Sabot, is CEO of The Sandhu Group LLC, which operates restaurants in the Richmond area.
Since Youngkin’s election, Republicans in the state have shown an interest in controlling spending on the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of universities and their cost of attendance. The cost for students has been another primary concern. Last year, Youngkin asked schools to keep their tuition costs flat, and schools followed his request. This year, his administration asked them to keep tuition hikes at 3% or less.
Stepping off the VCU board are Carolina Espinal, who is vice rector; Alexis Swann; and Dr. Shantaram Talegaonkar. All three were appointed by then-Gov. Ralph Northam. Espinal and Swann were eligible to be reappointed, but Youngkin declined to do so.
Todd Haymore, a managing director at law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth, becomes rector, or head, of the VCU board. Andy Florance, CEO of CoStar Group, becomes the vice rector.
The outgoing rector, Ben Dendy, will remain on the board for one more year.
At the College of William & Mary, Youngkin named retiring Senate Minority Leader Tommy Norment, R-James City County, who has long shown an interest in how colleges compete against one another for students. Norment, who holds a law degree from William & Mary, also has taught law and government at the school.
At James Madison University, Youngkin chose Carly Fiorina, a former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, 2016 GOP presidential hopeful and head of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation board of trustees.
At Old Dominion University, Youngkin named to the board former Virginia first lady Susan Allen, wife of former Gov. George Allen.
This morning's top headlines: Smoky haze over US; Trump's waning GOP support; MLB's perfect game
Smoky haze over US; Trump's waning GOP support; MLB's perfect game; and more morning headlines.
Canadian officials say heavy rain in Quebec in recent days missed the places where wildfires are most active, and they expect air quality to remain a concern through the summer, as long as the fires continue. Smoke from the wildfires has lowered curtains of haze on broad swaths of Canada and the United States, pushing into southern Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, and moving into parts of West Virginia. Canadian officials say it is the nation’s worst wildfire season ever. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Steven Flisfeder says smoke will drift across Quebec and Ontario over the next few days, and that air quality will deteriorate as a result.
Trump's GOP support dips slightly after his indictment over classified documents, AP-NORC poll finds
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly. That's according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Sixty percent of Republicans now have a favorable view of Trump. That number is down slightly from April, when 68% of Republicans said they had a favorable view of the 2024 GOP presidential front-runner. The poll found 38% of Republicans have an unfavorable view of Trump, up from 30% in April. The dip suggests some Republicans could be growing weary of Trump’s never-ending legal drama.
Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee on Wednesday blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, handing down the rulings shortly before the statutes were set to go into effect. The ruling is similar to roadblocks that federal courts have thrown up against Republican-dominant states in their pursuit to prevent young people from receiving transgender health care. The judges blocked portions of the law that would have banned transgender youth from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy. In the Tennessee case, the judge did not block a ban on gender-affirming surgeries for youth.
The U.S. Coast Guard says it has likely recovered human remains from the wreckage of the Titan submersible. The announcement was made late Wednesday afternoon, hours after the Coast Guard said that debris from the submersible had arrived at a port in Newfoundland. The submersible imploded last week, killing all five people on board. Examining the wreckage is a key part of the investigation. The Coast Guard says the "presumed human remains” will be brought to the United States, where medical professionals will conduct a formal analysis.
France will deploy 40,000 police officers overnight to quell violence that engulfed cities and towns in the wake of a deadly police shooting, France’s interior minister said Thursday. Scores of police officers have been injured, according to ministers. The justice minister, Éric Dupond-Moretti, gave a figure of 130 police officers injured. “All this has to stop,” the minister declared. He gave no details about the types and seriousness of the injuries. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who oversees the police, later gave a higher figure of 170 injured. He said none of the injuries were life-threatening.
President Joe Biden closed out an end-of-quarter campaign blitz Thursday with a pair of Manhattan fundraisers hosted by Wall Street power brokers, a funding push designed to put Biden on strong financial footing for a 2024 White House contest expected to set spending records. The pair of evening events are Biden’s 9th and 10th fundraising receptions of the past two weeks, numbers matched by Vice President Kamala Harris, first lady Jill Biden, and second gentleman Doug Emhoff. The Biden campaign has been mum before the July 15 reporting date about how much he has raised at the often freewheeling gatherings but is confident about the size.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the central bank may have to tighten its oversight of the American financial system after the failure of three large U.S. banks this spring. Powell said Thursday that tougher regulations put in place following the 2007-2008 financial crisis have made large multinational banks much more resilient to widespread loan defaults. But Powell says the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and two other banks exposed different vulnerabilities that the Fed will likely address through new proposals. He didn't provide details, but other Fed officials have said banks should be required to hold more capital in reserve to guard against loan losses. That's likely to face resistance from the banking industry and some congressional Republicans.
Police release video of officer killing a neo-Nazi gunman and ending a mass shooting at a Texas mall
Police have released video footage of an officer killing a neo-Nazi gunman and quickly ending a mass shooting that left eight people dead and seven others wounded at a Dallas-area shopping mall. The edited body camera video was released Wednesday. It shows the officer grabbing his rifle and running towards gunfire at the Allen Premium Outlets on May 6. He shot 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia about four minutes after the attack began. The video was released a day after a grand jury cleared the officer of wrongdoing. Authorities say Garcia was an avowed white supremacist and had no criminal record. Police haven't established a motive for the attack.
Canadian police say a professor and two students have been stabbed during a class on “gender issues” at a university in the Canadian city of Waterloo and a suspect has been taken into custody. The wounds were non-life threatening, police said, adding the motive for the attack at the University of Waterloo was not immediately clear. The suspect was being questioned by investigators. Nick Manning, associate vice-president of communications for the university, identified the suspect as a member of “the university community” but declined to confirm the individual is a student. Manning said the stabbing occurred in Philosophy 202, which, according to the university website, focuses on “gender issues.”
Madonna has postponed her career-spanning 2023 “Celebration” tour due to what her manager calls a “serious bacterial infection.” Manager Guy Oseary says the singer had spent several days in an intensive care unit after becoming ill on Saturday. He says the 64-year-old singer is expected to make a full recovery. Promoter Live Nation has confirmed the postponement of the tour, which had been set to kick-off in Vancouver on July 15. The manager says details about rescheduled dates will be shared soon.
The Chicago Blackhawks have selected Connor Bedard with the first pick in the NHL draft. The move should kick-start a hopeful new era for Chicago. Bedard is a highly skilled offensive forward who's drawn comparisons to Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby. Bedard is the second No. 1 pick in Blackhawks history. Chicago took Patrick Kane first in 2007 and he helped form the core of a team that won three Stanley Cup championships. Anaheim selected Sweden forward Leo Carlsson second, followed Columbus picking Michigan freshman Adam Fantilli. Russian forward Matvei Michkov had to wait until the seventh selection to be drafted by Philadelphia. | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/youngkin-names-three-new-members-to-vcu-board-of-visitors/article_b04e0726-167d-11ee-9a12-bfc43c16b9f5.html | 2023-06-30T10:07:01 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/youngkin-names-three-new-members-to-vcu-board-of-visitors/article_b04e0726-167d-11ee-9a12-bfc43c16b9f5.html |
Hosseini denies seeking favoritism from DeSantis in funding of controversial interchange
For more than 10 years, residents along the winding rural New Smyrna Beach two-lane Turnbull Bay Road have posted yard signs in opposition to a symbol of a future they'd rather not see.
The Pioneer Trail interchange with Interstate 95 where New Smyrna Beach meets Port Orange − a project in the works since at least 2002 − kept on keeping on, though, and here, in 2023, it appears set to be built.
The state Department of Transportation late last year dropped $92 million into the Pioneer Trail bucket, the Washington Post reported Thursday. The Post wrote that according to state documents, the funding "through the (Gov. Ron) DeSantis administration" expedited the project by more than a decade.
The Post story framed the funding − from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 − around the relationship between Volusia County homebuilder Mori Hosseini and DeSantis, who's bidding for the Republican nomination for president.
Hosseini has a long history of funding DeSantis' political career, including allowing the governor to use his private plane and loaning a pricey golf simulator to the Governor's Mansion months after DeSantis' 2019 inauguration. Meanwhile, in 2021 DeSantis reappointed Hosseini to the University of Florida Board of Trustees, which he chairs.
Jessica Ottaviano, a spokeswoman for the DOT, said in an email Thursday that both the Pioneer Trail project’s contract award and construction dates "are anticipated to be announced in the near future."
Hosseini denies seeking favors
Hosseini, as chairman and CEO of ICI Homes of Daytona Beach, has a lot invested in Woodhaven, a burgeoning housing and commercial development just to the northwest of Pioneer Trail at I-95.
However, the Post reported it reviewed 2,700 pages of documents from 2020 and 2021 obtained in a public-records request that show Hosseini and DeSantis have a working relationship but there was no mention of the Pioneer Trail project.
Hosseini, who did not talk to the Post, denied seeking favoritism in an interview with The News-Journal on Thursday.
"I have never, ever in my life gone to any governor and asked for anything. Not a governor, not a speaker of the house, not a Senate president., nothing about me. Nothing about my projects," Hosseini said.
Hosseini said he has solicited help for institutions he supports, including the University of Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Daytona State College.
"I take care of my community and my students of this state," he said.
Jeremy Redfern, the governor's press secretary, tweeted several attacks against the Post and its reporter, Michael Scherer, including a digitally enhanced photo of Scherer dressed as a circus clown. He called the story a "nothing burger."
History of controversies
The Pioneer Trail interchange has been listed as a future project on the River To Sea Transportation Planning Organization's long-range plan since at least 2001. For nearly as long, some locals have expressed concerns.
Concerns about urban sprawl were voiced in 2001, six years after the sale of Spruce Creek Ranch to a group that would ultimately develop Venetian Bay, a New Smyrna Beach golf community with more than 2,000 homes.
In 2007, the New Smyrna Beach City Commission voted to oppose the project after hearing from residents, including one who said it would lead to ruinous "mini-marts, gas stations and crime."
However, a few weeks later the Port Orange City Council voted to support the project, which was later debated at a transportation planning organization meeting, but it remained in the long-range plan after a 16-2 vote.
Port Orange and Volusia County later reiterated that support with resolutions in 2013.
In 2021, Volusia County Chair Jeff Brower held a press conference with environmentalists to protest a maneuver that he said is in violation of a federal court opinion requiring such projects to be assessed under the Federal Environmental Policy Act. He continued his objections in an interview Thursday.
"It's a shame," Brower said, expressing concerns that the new interchange is on land that is part of the Spruce Creek watershed, which feeds into the environmentally sensitive Indian River Lagoon.
The lagoon, which resides within six coastal Florida counties and is home to more species than any other estuary in North America, has suffered a loss of seagrass, which has led to spikes in manatee deaths in recent years.
In May, a group called Save Don't Pave Spruce Creek, issued a news release calling for a halt to the interchange.
Derek LaMontagne, the campaign's researcher, and a local conservationist, said FDOT has amended its plans since public hearings in 2018 and 2020, with a greater footprint at a higher cost.
“The price tag has tripled since the initial public meeting in 2018, to over $120 million dollars, and much of this cost is due to extra construction projects being added which have nothing to do with an Interchange,” he said. “Based on the permitting website, it looks like the FDOT has secretly added three new and unrelated parts to the project, including two new developer road stub-outs and a roundabout. These parts were never presented at a public meeting and we feel they are a ‘poison pill’ which should make even supporters of the interchange question why this is getting pushed forward."
Traffic relief sought
Advocates for the project have argued there's a need for improved transportation infrastructure to serve the thousands of homes that have sprouted in the area over the past two decades, with more on the way.
The closest I-95 interchanges at Dunlawton Avenue to the north in Port Orange and State Road 44 to the south in New Smyrna Beach have seen building congestion.
Ottaviano, the DOT spokeswoman, noted that the Federal Highway Administration approved a Volusia County/Port Orange report justifying the need for the interchange. Also, traffic analyses done in 2017 and 2018 estimated a 12% decrease in traffic volume at the Dunlawton interchange and a 14% reduction at the State Road 44 interchange.
"As we refine project plans this data is subject to change as these were early estimations done prior to the pandemic and do not account for the rapid growth the area is currently experiencing," she wrote in an email.
The Pioneer Trail interchange is among many in Florida needed to keep up with the surging population, Ottaviano added.
Longtime traffic engineer Maryam Ghyabi-White said Thursday she advocated for the ARPA funding to be used for Pioneer Trail because its design was ready.
There are other interchanges along I-95 where the public is clamoring for improvements, including U.S. 1 in Ormond Beach and LPGA Boulevard in Daytona Beach. But Ghyabi-White said Pioneer Trail was the only one that was near shovel-ready.
Ghyabi-White is Hosseini's sister but she said she derives no income from ICI or Hosseini's other companies, while her company's work has exclusively served public projects for decades.
Over the years, she said she has spoken out against the level of development, particularly in the Port Orange-Dunlawton area. After Rick Scott became governor in 2011, while Florida recovered from the Great Recession, he eliminated state oversight of the kinds of major developments that Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach have seen, she said.
"Local governments were not prepared to deal with developments of regional impact," she said. "And local governments don't have the money to address infrastructure, so the only money we can get is from the state."
Now that overdevelopment is Volusia County's reality, transportation infrastructure is a necessity, she said.
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UPPER TOWNSHIP – The relationship between The Deauville Inn and its neighbors may just be improving, at least a little.
Over the past two years, as the liquor license for the landmark bar and restaurant at the foot of the toll bridge in the Strathmere section of the township has come up for renewal, neighbors have complained about noise and other issues.
It’s not particularly unusual for neighbors to take issue with businesses that sell alcohol. In this case, the building has been there for well over a century, and alcohol has been served since Prohibition ended in 1933, and likely during Prohibition as well.
When the license again came up for renewal, some neighbors again filed an objection, which township attorney Anthony Monzo said obliged the Township Committee to hold a hearing on the license renewal.
In most cases, the renewal of liquor licenses in Upper Township and other communities are done with little or no discussion.
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But this year, the neighbors who spoke, and an attorney representing some Strathmere property owners, said they did not object to the renewal so long as conditions imposed on the business last year remained in place.
“As long as the same conditions remain on it, we have no issue with that. But we believe it’s imperative that they remain on it,” said Mike Donio, an attorney with the firm Nehmad, Davis and Goldstein, speaking at the meeting. “Hopefully they can be a good neighbor to everyone else in the community.”
Most of the conditions related to zoning issues and were imposed by the township Planning Board, Monzo said at the Monday meeting. Those are outside the scope of a liquor license, he said, but were kept in the latest resolution for the sake of consistency.
Other stipulations related to noise issues and other potential disturbances, he said. That included limits on when live music could be presented at the outside beach bar on the bay and a requirement that security guards be stationed at the entrances when alcohol is being served, to keep people from carrying open containers off the property.
Another neighbor asked that restaurant staff clean up litter after closing, saying that has made a significant difference other years. She also asked that the security guards tell patrons to leave quietly.
Both Committee member Curtis Corson and Dottie McCrosson, an attorney representing the restaurant, said not all litter in Strathmere comes from The Deauville, even if it is related to alcohol.
“Spending time in Strathemere, you see plenty of people walking with beverages, and didn’t necessarily come from The Deauville,” Corson said. Later in the meeting, McCrosson suggested the beachside section of the township had a relaxed atmosphere similar to Key West, and that some adults did walk with beverages brought from home or from another businesses.
She said The Deauville would be fine with the imposed conditions.
“I can assure you that my clients are accepting of the conditions that are in place, and are committed to fulfilling the commitments that are in place, and have made every effort to be good neighbors to the people who live around this establishment,” she said at the meeting.
Other, recent renewals included more heated discussions, and more criticism of the restaurant. In 2020, with strict limits in place on indoor gatherings, visitors flocked to the outdoor sections of The Deauville, including the beach bar.
On summer weekends, parked cars crowded most of the nearby streets, and neighbors complained of noise and other disruptions, including some who did not want to see the license renewed.
In 2019, Tim Fox and Robyn Kjar bought the business from longtime owners the Carpenter family for a reported $3.5 million, and began an extensive renovation project that winter. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/license-renewed-for-strathmere-landmark-the-deauville/article_a4e5e0ec-16c4-11ee-9a7f-17b86d00eab9.html | 2023-06-30T10:45:11 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/license-renewed-for-strathmere-landmark-the-deauville/article_a4e5e0ec-16c4-11ee-9a7f-17b86d00eab9.html |
A crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike shut down the westbound lanes near Irwin in Westmoreland County.
The crash happened near the Irwin exit, where a tractor-trailer is on its side. All westbound lanes are closed between exits 67 and 57.
Turnpike Traffic Alert on I-76 PA Turnpike westbound between Exit 67 - US 30 and Exit 57 - US 22 affecting all lanes
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The crash, which involves at least one tractor-trailer, happened around 5:48 a.m. It’s not clear if there were any injuries.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The death of Indiana State Police Trooper Aaron Smith is affecting law enforcement around the state.
One way law enforcement is helping the family and ISP after this tragedy is by supporting their brothers in blue.
"You get that call over your radio where there's an officer down and your heart just drops," IMPD Ofc. William Young said.
Soon after Smith was hit by the suspect in Wednesday night's chase, Indiana State Police jumped into action. So, too, did surrounding law enforcement agencies, including IMPD.
Young said when the worst happens, everyone wants to help their brothers in blue, however they can.
"I know last night, we were able to allow their troopers to be off that work Marion County, and our officers took those calls for service on the interstates and in somewhat of our rural areas. We'll continue to do that. We have a long-lasting partnership," Young said. "We appreciate them, and we know they appreciate us. We're all one family."
That unwavering support to a department in need after one of their own is hurt or killed is so needed, Young said. And it's support that IMPD has relied on as recently as April when two of their officers were shot in the line of duty.
"The state police, I remember getting to Eskenazi Hospital and they were there, anything we needed. Unfortunately, we want to return that to them, too, in this unfortunate time," Young said.
After Smith's passing, that support will be vital for his family and for his fellow troopers.
"You become a family," Young said. "You work with your colleagues every day, sometimes you spend more time with them than you do your own family. It's certainly hurtful. You put on this uniform every day and you don't know when you leave your family, your kids, your parents, you don't know that could be the last time you ever see them."
As Smith's family and state police prepare now to say goodbye to the fallen trooper, Young said IMPD will be here for them once again, ready to help.
"We try to do whatever we can, because we're all one family. Just because we may drive a different car, different uniform, but we hope to do whatever we can when there's an officer down," Young said.
Memorial fund established
Donations in memory of Trooper Aaron N. Smith can be made at Indiana Members Credit Union branches or by calling 800-556-9268, Indiana State Police announced Thursday.
Donations can also be made via PayPal to the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization at this link.
Companies and other organizations who are looking to provide donations to help with funeral and other final expenses can contribute directly to the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation at:
Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, Inc.
1710 South 10th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Waves of travelers were moving through Orlando International Airport Friday morning as a busy July 4th holiday travel weekend begins.
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The surge comes as airline passengers around the country have seen major delays over weather and staffing issues.
You’ll find a lot of people at Orlando International Airport this weekend as the Independence Day holiday weekend gets underway.
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The TSA expects Friday to be the busiest day of the travel stretch nationwide, but in Orlando, it’s just the beginning.
Airport officials estimated around 157,000 people will pass through OIA on Friday.
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They also estimate more than 2 million people will use OIA over the next 13 days of the July 4th travel period.
According to OIA officials, passenger numbers should be 16% higher than last year.
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Nationally, a record 4.2 million people are expected to catch a flight this weekend.
This comes after a hectic week of travel across the country, with extreme weather staffing shortages, and other factors delaying and canceling thousands of flights.
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A deadly deputy-involved shooting is under investigation in Polk County.
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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a suspect was killed in the Frostproof area earlier this morning.
Deputies said the shooting scene is at T.S. Wilson Road at South Scenic Hwy (US-17).
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Judd plans to share more details later this morning.
No other details were released by law enforcement.
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Everything you need to know about the 2023 Monroe County Fair
If you’re looking for things to do around Bloomington, mark your calendars for July 1-9. The Monroe County Fair will officially begin July 3 with some activities beginning Saturday, July 1, and ending July 9. Each day brings musical performances, main attractions and carnival deals.
Tickets for those 13 or older will be $3 per person or $10 for a weekly pass. Kids 6-12 get in for $2 or $5 for a weekly pass, and youth under age 5 can enter for free. Parking is free, too.
Here are the top stops to make at the county fair.
Day One: Fair Queen and Princess
This year is the 72nd anniversary of the Monroe County Fair Queen and Princess Pageant. On Saturday, July 1 at 7 p.m. in the fairgrounds auditorium, you can support your favorite contestants. They are evaluated by interviews with the judges, prepared speeches, activity wear and formal wear. Adults can attend for $10, kids 6-12 for $5, and anyone under 5 is free.
Main attractions in the Grandstand Arena
On July 3, Supercross will be the first event in the Grandstand for this year's fair. Dirt bike and quad racers can head to the arena Monday night. Gates open at 4 p.m., practice starts at 6 and the event will begin at 7 p.m. Entry fees for racers range from $30 to $50.
At 7 on Tuesday, July 4, you can come to the second annual Huntley Hussle, a go-kart race hosted in memory of Kevin "The Pup" Huntley. The Bloomington native and renowned sprint car racer passed away in January 2022. Racers 16 years and older can enter the race.
Kids can attend Touch a Truck from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5. Later that night, also in the Grandstand, is a mini excavator and tractor rodeo at 7.
Want to get rowdy? Look no further than the Three Bar J Rodeo. At 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6, professional bull riders and rodeo clowns will entertain the crowd in the Grandstand. From now until 6 p.m. July 2, locals can sign up to join the event. Adults get in for $10, and entry for kids younger than age 12 will be $5.
Head over to the Grandstand on Friday night at 7 for ATV and motorcycle racing.
The annual demolition derby will smash through the arena Saturday, July 8. Tickets are expected to cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under on the day of the event. The show starts at 7 p.m.
Live music at the Monroe County Fair Monday-Friday
Every weeknight, musicians will play at 8 p.m. at the Farm Bureau music stage on the fairgrounds' south lawn.
Monday, July 3, will bring Ma Upchurch, a seven-piece band playing classic country music and western swing, to the stage. All Access Band will play Tuesday. Indiana University alum and country musician Hank Ruff is scheduled for Wednesday night. On Thursday, you can see Bedford native Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders. And, keeping it country, a Garth Brooks tribute band called No Fences will perform Friday evening.
Family-friendly, every day
During the fair, there will be a free petting zoo all day, every day, on the north lawn. You also can pay to ride ponies. From 5-9 each night, join laser tag provided by Tactical Force Mobile Laser Tag. The fee is included in fair admission.
Games, rides and colorful lights
Beginning July 4 and ending on July 9, attendees can have fun and chase a thrill at the fair carnival. You can buy armbands or ride tickets, and prices vary each night.
- July 4: $30 unlimited rides, carnival opens at 6 p.m.
- July 5: Two armbands for $30, carnival opens at 2 p.m.
- July 6: All rides, one ticket ($2 for one ticket, 12 for $20), carnival opens at 6 p.m.
- July 7: Carnival opens at 5 p.m.
- July 8: $30 unlimited rides, carnival opens at 2 p.m.
- July 9: All rides, one ticket ($2 for one ticket, 12 for $20), carnival open 1-5 p.m.
Check the carnival page on the Monroe County Fairgrounds website for more about the carnival rides.
Oh, and one more thing ... other than the fair on July 4
Don't have plans for the Fourth of July? Find a spot along the route the morning of July 4 to watch the Bloomington Fourth of July parade. The Bloomington Community Band will play on the courthouse square at 9 a.m., and the parade begins at 10. The route starts at the corner of 10th Street and College Avenue. It'll travel down College Avenue, turn onto Kirkwood Avenue, head along Walnut Street and end back at 10th and College. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/06/30/racing-rodeos-live-music-at-the-monroe-county-fair-july-1-9/70356249007/ | 2023-06-30T11:16:24 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/06/30/racing-rodeos-live-music-at-the-monroe-county-fair-july-1-9/70356249007/ |
It's Your Business: Code/IT Academy expands across Indiana Uplands area
Three years ago, the city of Bloomington saw the urgency of expanding the digital economy to benefit more citizens and invested $100,000 of Recover Forward funding to start Code/IT Academy. This new program was designed to provide free training in high-demand tech skills, to help residents access higher-paying jobs and to grow Indiana’s tech talent pool. Now, over the next three years, thanks to a $1.37 million grant from the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), we can expand the program across 10 Indiana Uplands counties.
Code/IT Academy is a partnership between The Mill, Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), and Ivy Tech Community College. Code/IT’s 10 weeks of free training prepares individuals for certifications and jobs in areas such as web development, IT administration, CompTIA Security+, and Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner. Ivy Tech instructors teach three sessions of Code/IT a year on a variety of in-demand topics. Participants join study groups and hone soft skills, and receive career coaching through the Ivy+ Career Link program.
Increasing digital equity has been an intentional goal of our program from its outset. Of the spring 2023 Bloomington participants, 80% identify as belonging to a group underrepresented in tech, and 50% do not have a college degree. Across all sessions to date, over half identify as women, and over 30% identify as belonging to a minority group.
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By the end of this year, nearly 300 people will have gone through Code/IT Academy. On July 11, we’ll start streaming to Washington and Crawford counties in our summer session on web development. In 2024, we’ll expand to Daviess, Dubois and Orange counties. In 2025, we’ll reach Lawrence, Greene, Martin, Brown, and Owen counties. Sessions will be live-streamed to satellite county locations with on-site facilitators. In-person options will be available to those in close proximity to The Mill.
This gradual expansion allows us to ramp up the program while ensuring a responsive approach. By 2025, our goal is to upscale 500 Hoosiers every year through Code/IT Academy. It’s a significant impact from a program that initially started with only 20 or 30 participants.
Grant funds were awarded by the Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee, ROI Board of Directors, and the Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC). Grant funds will cover hiring on-site facilitators at Code/IT Academy’s new locations, pay for certification exams and improve career support. Being able to cover certification exams is critical to ensure our outcomes. This certification is what enables folks to access new careers, and it’s expensive. CompTIA Security+ exam voucher costs $370, and not everyone passes on their first try.
To further improve our outcomes, we’ve also hired Michelle Cole, who is serves on The Mill’s board of directors and is a former technology executive for Envisage, as a consultant focused on employer recruitment. This area is where we need to make the most progress. We excel at finding and enrolling students and have a high graduation rate, but we need to focus on improving job placement. Although we currently place more people than before, we want to further enhance our efforts. READI grant money can help us provide more robust support to change that. We’re working with Ivy+ Career Link to partner students with career coaches and prepare them to interview successfully. We’re also working to better position the curriculum to align with opportunities.
We’d like to thank the IEDC, ROI, Tina Peterson and Michi McClaine, and everyone at the Community Foundation of Bloomington Monroe County for this opportunity. Thank you to city of Bloomington for getting us started in 2020, and for continuing to support the program last year with federal ARPA funds. Duke Energy also provided essential grant funding while we honed our program, as did the BUEA, Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association.
Finally, huge thanks to our partners at Ivy Tech, especially Adam Gross and the instructors we’ve worked with, especially Jason Endris. We couldn’t run Code/IT Academy without them.
Residents of Monroe, Washington, and Crawford counties can sign up here to be notified when enrollment opens for new sessions. To learn more about Code/IT Academy, visit https://codeitacademy.org/ .
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Brockton teen Eden Dorvilier receives scholarship from Celtics forward Grant Williams
Brockton's Eden Dorvilier was one of six Massachusetts high school students involved in the group-mentoring program, MENTOR, started by Celtics forward Grant Williams during the NBA's six-month pandemic hiatus in 2020.
Dorvilier teamed up with Williams again last week.
At a MENTOR event at Del Frisco’s restaurant in Boston, Dorvilier, along with the other five mentees, received a partial scholarship of $2,000 from Williams. It was matched by an anonymous donor to total $4,000.
Dorvilier graduated from South Shore Charter Public School this spring, and will attend Fitchburg State University in the fall.
Williams and the mentees met for monthly hour-long hangouts on Zoom throughout the pandemic, and have since attended Celtics games, gone bowling and took part in other activities together. In January 2021, 10 months after starting the initiative with the six students, Williams received the Bill Russell Mentoring Legacy Award.
“This award is such an honor, especially with Bill being such an idol of mine,” Williams said of the award in 2021. “Thank you to my mentees, this wouldn’t be possible without you guys. All six of them made a mark on me and they know they can reach out anytime and we’ll keep having fun and continue to build and grow together.” | https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/sports/local/2023/06/30/celtics-williams-gifts-scholarship-to-brockton-teen-eden-dorvilier/70362030007/ | 2023-06-30T11:19:36 | 1 | https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/sports/local/2023/06/30/celtics-williams-gifts-scholarship-to-brockton-teen-eden-dorvilier/70362030007/ |
Bismarck Art & Galleries Association will be holding a sidewalk chalk art class during Capital A’Fair on the state Capitol grounds Aug. 5.
The class on the south steps of the Capitol building begins at 10:30 a.m. Professional artists Melissa Gordon, Cherise Pfaff and Tawnya Iglehart will co-teach about proper tools, planning, protecting the art and techniques to achieve specific effects. The class will be 30-45 minutes long, and students can then work on a section of sidewalk reserved at Capital A'Fair.
The cost is $25 and includes a set of chalks and a bottle of water. Register by July 15. For more information or to register, go to www.bismarck-art.org or contact the gallery at 701-223-5986. | https://bismarcktribune.com/life-entertainment/local/art-theater/sidewalk-chalk-art-class-set-for-bismarcks-capital-afair/article_daa09e00-15e5-11ee-b423-eb4da76ba8e9.html | 2023-06-30T11:21:51 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/life-entertainment/local/art-theater/sidewalk-chalk-art-class-set-for-bismarcks-capital-afair/article_daa09e00-15e5-11ee-b423-eb4da76ba8e9.html |
FROSTPROOF, Fla. – A Polk County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a shooting in Frostproof, leaving the suspect dead, officials said early Friday.
The fatal shooting happened along T.S. Wilson Road at U.S. 17.
Details about what led to the shooting have not been released.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will hold a news conference at 8:30 a.m. ClickOrlando.com plans to stream it at the top of this story.
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BLOOMINGTON — Several Bloomington Area Career Center teachers and SkillsUSA advisers took students to the National SkillsUSA competitions in Atlanta, Georgia, last week.
The students received the opportunity after winning first place at the Illinois State Competition in April.
Katie Olson, a junior at Normal Community High School, earned a Gold Medal in medical terminology for the second straight year.
Jayla Westhoff of Bloomington High School placed fifth in cosmetology.
Brynn Hoder of BHS placed fifth in T-shirt design.
Logan Deckard of Heyworth High School placed 10th in technical computer applications.
Camryn Nowlin and Owen Ryder of BHS and Ella Cooper of El Paso-Gridley High School placed 10th for promotional bulletin board.
Caitlyn Mitchell, Jeneva Windle and Sophia Lee, all of BHS, and Pritikia Jakka of NCHS placed 12th in health knowledge bowl.
Elisa Pressley of BHS placed 13th in pin design.
The teachers and advisers who attended were Katie White, Nikki Meyer and Kevin Schafer.
James Harden, executive director of engagement and social emotional learning in Champaign Unit 4 School District, delivered the keynote speech Saturday, June 3, at the Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
Recently graduated high schoolers received over $80,000 in scholarships during the Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, June 3, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
Bradley Ross Jackson, president of the Bloomington-Normal NAACP Youth Council, at the 2023 NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, June 3, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
Carla Campbell-Jackson, vice president of the Bloomington-Normal NAACP, at the NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, June 3, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
James Harden, executive director of engagement and social emotional learning in Champaign Unit 4 School District, delivered the keynote speech Saturday, June 3, at the Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
James Harden, executive director of engagement and social emotional learning in Champaign Unit 4 School District, delivered the keynote speech Saturday, June 3, at the Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
Michael Coleman, previous recipient of Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Mentoring and Providing Scholarships, delivers remarks on Saturday, June 3, at the Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. lined up to give out scholarships at the Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, June 3, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
Brandon Caffey of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. presented students with scholarships on Saturday, June 3, at the Joint Scholarship Celebration at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
Members of the local Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. gave out scholarships at Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, June 3, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
Photos: Bloomington-Normal NAACP, other groups present $82K in scholarships
The Bloomington-Normal NAACP and a number of other groups handed out over $80,000 in scholarships to recent high-school grads in Bloomington and Normal.
James Harden, executive director of engagement and social emotional learning in Champaign Unit 4 School District, delivered the keynote speech Saturday, June 3, at the Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
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Recently graduated high schoolers received over $80,000 in scholarships during the Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, June 3, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
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Bradley Ross Jackson, president of the Bloomington-Normal NAACP Youth Council, at the 2023 NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, June 3, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
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Carla Campbell-Jackson, vice president of the Bloomington-Normal NAACP, at the NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, June 3, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
D. JACK ALKIRE, THE PANTAGRAPH
James Harden, executive director of engagement and social emotional learning in Champaign Unit 4 School District, delivered the keynote speech Saturday, June 3, at the Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
D. JACK ALKIRE, THE PANTAGRAPH
James Harden, executive director of engagement and social emotional learning in Champaign Unit 4 School District, delivered the keynote speech Saturday, June 3, at the Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
D. JACK ALKIRE, THE PANTAGRAPH
Michael Coleman, previous recipient of Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Mentoring and Providing Scholarships, delivers remarks on Saturday, June 3, at the Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
D. JACK ALKIRE, THE PANTAGRAPH
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. lined up to give out scholarships at the Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, June 3, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
D. JACK ALKIRE, THE PANTAGRAPH
The Bloomington-Normal NAACP held its annual Joint Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, June 3, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
D. JACK ALKIRE, THE PANTAGRAPH
Brandon Caffey of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. presented students with scholarships on Saturday, June 3, at the Joint Scholarship Celebration at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington.
D. JACK ALKIRE, THE PANTAGRAPH
Members of the local Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. gave out scholarships at Bloomington-Normal NAACP's Joint Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, June 3, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/a-look-at-the-latest-central-illinois-academic-successes/article_06e72d98-15dd-11ee-b1b0-633148b50ac6.html | 2023-06-30T11:35:23 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/a-look-at-the-latest-central-illinois-academic-successes/article_06e72d98-15dd-11ee-b1b0-633148b50ac6.html |
75 years ago: 8,000 attend General Mills open house
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How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region.
100 years ago
June 30, 1923: Miss Edith McDowell of Los Angeles and Verner Rush of Forest were united in marriage in the small hours of Saturday, June 23. Miss McDowell formerly lived in Forrest and was visiting friends; Verner Rush, who is in the Navy, also was in town visiting family. The two woke County Clerk Joe Read and his neighbor, the Rev. R.S. McCown, after midnight, and they were subsequently married in a ceremony at the clerk's office. Read the story.
75 years ago
June 30, 1948: Two hundred chiffon cakes, made with a special Betty Crocker recipe, disappeared swiftly as an estimated 8,000 Central Illinois residents swarmed through the Bloomington General Mills plant. Home of the Pressure Quick saucepan, the plant was thrown open to the public following a dedication ceremony on the front lawn of the factory on Route 150. Read the story.
50 years ago
June 30, 1973: A Sunday night revue, "The Shower of Stars," featuring television and stage entertainers will be one of the attractions at the Logan County Fair, Aug. 2-8. Top billing for the revue will be given the Kids from Wisconsin, a group of 60 singers, dancers and musicians; Guy and Raina, the Lawrence Welk TV show duet; and the Ben Arden Stage Band from the Palmer House in Chicago. Read the story.
25 years ago
June 30, 1998: Illinois Wesleyan University has named the campus quadrangle as the Eckley Quadrangle in honor of former president Robert Eckley and his wife, Nell. Robert Eckley was president of IWU from 1968-1986 and lobbied hard for the Bloomington City Council to close University Street between Park and East streets to unify the campus. Read the story.
101 years ago: See vintage Pantagraph ads from 1922
Crowds gather on the General Mills plant lawn on Tuesday, June 29, 1948, to hear Henry Bullis, the firm's board chairman, dedicate the newly acquired appliance factory on Route 150, south of Bloomington. The image comes from the Pantagraph Negative Collection, now preserved and being digitized by the McLean County Museum of History. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/75-years-ago-8-000-attend-general-mills-open-house/article_8f4af050-15b2-11ee-b2de-23dd876f144a.html | 2023-06-30T11:35:30 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/75-years-ago-8-000-attend-general-mills-open-house/article_8f4af050-15b2-11ee-b2de-23dd876f144a.html |
TWIN FALLS — The town’s first public microtransit system launches Saturday and Assistant City Manager Mandi Thompson is excited about it.
Thompson will be hopping on board that day and taking it for a test drive.
“I plan on getting on and riding around, utilizing the system,” she said.
Through an app, riders can reserve a ride within Twin Falls city limits, or they can call a phone number.
The RIDE TFT (Twin Falls Transit) system will be similar to Uber, and it shouldn’t take much longer than 20 minutes for one of the vehicles to show up at the rider’s location once transportation is requested, Thompson said.
“I don’t anticipate a huge launch,” she said, but she expects that as word gets out, it will gradually get better known and used.
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“It is going to be a bit of a sustained effort to let people know what it is, how it works how they get access to it,” she said.
The College of Southern Idaho-operated Trans IV system ceased operation in September, leaving a void in public transportation. Thompson said she has been in contact with people who used that system, and anticipate them to be regular users. Some of the vans will be capable of carrying wheelchairs.
A fleet of five vans will initially provide service Mondays through Saturdays. Cost per ride (not per passenger) is $3 to anywhere in city limits, or $1 if the rider is over 65, on Medicare or has a disability. The number of vans operating at a given time will depend on demand.
Riders can pay by submitting a credit card or debit card number through the app, or if the person calls the phone number to request a ride, they can pay exact change when they are picked up.
But Thompson emphasized that people should use the RIDE Twin Falls Transit app when possible, as it will make the system more efficient and cut down on the expense of paying a call center. As of Thursday, the app had 100 registered users.
People can secure a ride a week in advance through the app.
“That will be beneficial for people who have appointments to get to,” Thompson said.
And although Joslin Field, Magic Valley Regional Airport, is not within city limits, airport-bound residents will be able to use the microtransit for rides there, once a second flight is added to the airport in September.
The public transportation system was mandated by federal regulations when Twin Falls surpassed 50,000 residents. The 2020 census showed that the city has reached that milestone. City officials chose the microtransit model over a fixed-route bus system, saying it better suits the needs of the community.
The contract to provide the public transportation system was awarded in April to Downtowner transit system, which provides transportation services in other cities, including Idaho Falls and Jackson, Wyoming.
Funding for its first two years is through a $3 million funding agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department. After that, the city is expected to work out funding, which will likely be a combination of property tax dollars, community support, and federal monies, Thompson said. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls-public-transportation-system-launches-saturday/article_ccd3ebd4-16b1-11ee-82fe-037e1148b28a.html | 2023-06-30T11:36:14 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls-public-transportation-system-launches-saturday/article_ccd3ebd4-16b1-11ee-82fe-037e1148b28a.html |
Black Business Block Party to kick off in Indianapolis this Saturday
The second annual Black Business Block Party will kick off at 11 a.m. on Georgia Street between Capitol Avenue and Meridian Street this Saturday.
More than 100 local, minority-owned businesses will gather to connect with the community and share their work.
Vendors will provide food and drinks, handmade goods, beauty and skincare products and clothing. Local non-profits will teach visitors about the community resources they offer. Check out the full list of participating businesses here.
Alpha Sigma, the Indianapolis-based alumnae chapter of national sorority Sigma Gamma Rho, organized the event. The sorority is one of the "Divine Nine" Black Greek letter organizations established by the National Pan-Hellenic Council and was founded at Butler University in 1922.
Jocelynn Porter is one of many local business owners among Alpha Sigma’s ranks. Her online store We’re Popp’in Popcorn & Lemonade will return to the block party for a second time to serve up confections like Oreo blasted popcorn and handmade funnel cakes.
At last year's event, Porter met fellow entrepreneurs and introduced herself to a wider customer base. She said events like the block party are critical for growing her business.
“I’m trying to grow in every way possible and get this popcorn into everyone’s hands,” she said.
Alpha Sigma doesn't merely act as a social network, but as a support system for its members.
The sorority sisters want to share that solidarity with Black-owned businesses across the city. Porter said many minority residents may be interested in founding their own business, but few of them know where to begin or have the resources to materialize their ideas. Alpha Sigma is working to change that.
"I think the fear of not knowing scares people," Porter said. "Because you don't know who's gonna support you."
Mayrena King, the block party chair, said she hopes Indianapolis residents discover local companies they may not have known about before. In particular, she said she hopes the block party will highlight minority-owned firms that don't always receive the same opportunity or attention that other businesses do.
Sigma Gamma Rho's mission is to "enhance quality of life for women and their families," which King said extends to supporting Black community members in general.
"It's no secret," she said, that there is a wealth gap along racial divides in this country.
Consumers can help shrink that gap when they're thoughtful about where they shop, King said.
“It’s important for us to be intentional when shopping for goods and services,” she said. “We just consume a lot in this country. The event serves as an opportunity for the Indianapolis community to come out and meet some amazing business owners.”
And though the Black Business Block Party provides a platform to businesses owned by people of color, King said anyone is welcome to visit Georgia Street this Saturday.
"We are highlighting minority business," she said. "But it's not for minorities only. It's just to give minority businesses an opportunity to be seen."
This exposure is an essential step in closing the wealth gap. King said many people of color who were raised in blue collar families may not have ever learned about entrepreneurship opportunities growing up. She's hopeful that the block party will serve as an example to young Black children.
"African American young people need to understand the opportunities that are out there and available, and how they can make those things happen," she said.
Alpha Sigma is already working with the city's young people to kickstart the next generation of entrepreneurs. Harper Shockley-Thomas, 9, owns and operates Harper's Lemonade. Since she was two years old, Shockley-Thomas has hosted lemonade stands at local churches and farmer's markets.
Plus, she's selected an Indianapolis charity to which she donates a portion of her proceeds: The Mozel Sanders foundation, which serves residents hot meals on Thanksgiving day.
All week long, Shockley-Thomas has been preparing lemonade to sell at Saturday's block party. She even took the day off summer camp to bottle the beverages, which she said are brewed "with love."
The incoming fourth grader said running her own lemonade business helped her come out of her shell.
"In past years, I didn't really like talking to people," Shockley-Thomas said. "But when I had my lemonade stand, I knew I had to be talking to people more so they would buy lemonade."
Her mom, Heather Shockley, reminded her daughter that the weekend's event would promote Black-owned, women-owned businesses.
"I'm excited to see the girl power," Shockley-Thomas said.
Shockley said she's proud to watch her daughter learn people skills and grow into a young businesswoman. It's Harper's business, not hers.
"I'm just her employee," she said laughing.
Contact the reporter Tory Basile at vbasile@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @torybasilee. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/30/black-business-block-party-indianapolis/70360759007/ | 2023-06-30T11:39:01 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/30/black-business-block-party-indianapolis/70360759007/ |
'It keeps us alive': Indiana State Fair gourd competition is serious fun
Diane Werblo commands the room wielding a green pen and sitting atop a metal folding chair throne. Purses, annotated pages and a clipboard litter the tables around her. She navigates to the well-organized files on her large MacBook and starts strategizing with the others.
“One’s going to get first, one’s going to get second,” Werblo said. “I can’t promise you that, but I can almost guarantee it.”
She gestures with the rigor of a manager drafting a championship-winning team. And that’s partially true — just swap the players for gourds and the big game for the Indiana State Fair.
Werblo, 71, is the Central Indiana patch leader for the Indiana Gourd Society. She and her gourd-loving group are preparing their fruits for state fair competition. At their meeting in a Garfield Park Arts Center room stocked with craft supplies, they planned whose gourds will be entered in which category.
In addition to fresh gourds, the Indiana State Fair also judges decorated and crafted gourds and vegetable art. Werblo said judges for the gourd division are required to be certified by the American Gourd Society, which is based in Kokomo.
A grow-your-own art form
Donning their Indiana Gourd Society merch and matching necklaces (made from dried gourd necks, of course), Werblo and her husband Mac McCrary, 86, remembered when a friend first introduced them to gourd art.
In 2003, back when her hair was long and red, Werblo started growing gourds for her husband. Then in 2014, she tried painting a gourd herself. It was purple and paisley and won best of show in the state fair.
Gourd art is the only art form, she said, “where you can grow your own canvas.”
The group’s gourd creations can vary. They’ve used gourds to make birdhouses, creatures, jewelry, bowls and more. They embellish, decoupage and bead the gourds. Sometimes they simply paint them. And yes, there’s a state fair competition for each of those.
The entry fee for the state fair’s agriculture and horticulture department is $40. Paying for entry earns six free tickets, and gourd entries can win up to $8 each. The Central Indiana patch receives $100 from the state’s gourd society to cover fair fees.
Werblo said she hopes to recruit new members for the Central Indiana patch at the state fair, which will require a “positive attitude and a smile.”
The patch’s booth is on the main route to the bathroom.
“You learn the look,” Werblo said. “People are hurrying along, I say ‘bathroom’s that way.’ Don’t even talk to ‘em about gourds. Sometimes they come back and sometimes they don’t, but that’s OK. People who are supposed to find us will find us.”
And, one way or another, eight people have. While they don’t all make it to every meeting, the patch meets once a month.
Five of the eight active members attended the state fair planning meeting, and each have their own specialties, Werblo said.
'Find the things that made you happy'
McCrary incorporates weaving into his gourd art. RoJene Gillentine is known as the “romantic and beautiful” gourd designer. Jean Long prefers “funky and whimsical” designs. Michelle Fife is an expert at painting and weaving. And Werblo loves dotty designs.
Werblo and McCrary reminded group members they’re welcome at their home at any time. From beads to seeds to tomato plants to newspapers, it’s all up for grabs.
All of the members are retired. While gourd art is a shared hobby, the meetings provide more than just an outlet for creativity.
“If you have social connections and you keep that part of your personality alive, then you are better when you’re old,” Werblo said. “(The group) keeps us alive. It keeps us going.”
Sprinkled in their state fair planning was warm laughter. A reminder to change their air conditioning filters. A concerned update about a mutual friend's health.
“Her cancer has advanced, but she still gets up and dusts and everything like that,” Long said on her way out the door. “Why? Because she still has to retain the part of her that she’s not willing to give up yet.”
“You gotta feel like yourself,” Werblo replied. “Find the things that made you happy and keep at them.”
Contact Pulliam Fellow Morgan Womack atmwomack@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter@womackmo. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/30/indiana-state-fair-gourd-competition-serious-fun/70324929007/ | 2023-06-30T11:39:01 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/06/30/indiana-state-fair-gourd-competition-serious-fun/70324929007/ |
A man ran into a West Philadelphia bar after being shot on the street late Thursday night.
At least 19 shots were fired just before 11:30 p.m. near South 60th and Pine streets, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
Police officers heard the gunshots and rushed to the scene, Small said. They found the man in a nearby bar where he had run to after being shot in the leg.
The man was taken to the hospital where he was listed in stable condition, investigators said.
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The victim said he was walking near 60th and Pine when two men got out of a car and started shooting at him, Small said.
Investigators hoped to use surveillance video to track down the shooters.
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Sarasota residents react to malaria outbreak; some remain unaware or unfazed
Jean Abrams sat under the shade at the Newtown Estates Park, about two miles away from where the malaria cases occurred in Sarasota County. He had no idea there was even an outbreak. No one in his social circle has been talking about it, and Abrams said he hasn't seen anything about the malaria cases on social media.
Unhoused for six months after losing his job in food management, Abrams, a Sarasota native, spends nearly all of his time outside. Without money for food, he can't afford to protect himself from mosquitoes. His immediate needs for survival come before protection from malaria.
“It’s uncomfortable,” Abrams said with tears in his eyes. “I don’t like it. I literally have to keep weapons to be safe.”
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Since the first case was reported the week of May 21-27, a total of four cases have been confirmed in Sarasota County by the Florida Department of Health with a possible fifth case being investigated by health officials. Residents across the state have been advised to apply bug spray, avoid areas with large mosquito populations and wear long pants and shirts at night.
Some residents who spend time outside near the Desoto Acres and Kensington Park area, where the cases occurred, remain unaware or unfazed by the malaria outbreak.
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In 17th Street Park, Ken Hixon and Alton Ayers wore sunglasses and sat in foldable chairs with drink tumblers. Their two dogs barked and ran toward every person entering the dog park’s creaky metal gate.
The two men aren’t too worried about the malaria cases documented blocks away in Kensington Park and 2.9 miles away in Desoto Acres. They opted not to wear bug spray.
“I hadn’t really thought about it too much,” Hixon said. “There aren’t any mosquitoes out in the middle of the day today.”
Ayers, a Sarasota native, donned a wide-brimmed hat to protect from the sun. He lives across the street from Desoto Acres, one of the locations where the outbreak occurred. He said standing water, where mosquitoes breed, isn’t an issue for him. In fact, he said it's been so hot that he’s had to constantly refill his bird bath.
He believes the malaria cases have been caused by an uptick in travel. While local officials have said that the disease isn’t contractable by humans, they have confirmed the cases were locally transmitted, which means that the individuals contracted malaria from a mosquito or mosquitoes in the Sarasota area.
“I believe that it’s coming from somewhere,” Ayers said. “It’s gotten bad because it’s coming from other countries.”
Rhoel Dinglasan, a professor of infectious diseases at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, told the Sarasota Herald-Tribune that his suspicion is that an asymptomatic carrier of malaria, who had contracted it from another country, came into the Sarasota area and was bitten by a mosquito here. The insect then could have infected a different person in the area. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/06/30/sarasota-florida-residents-react-to-malaria-outbreak/70368565007/ | 2023-06-30T11:47:49 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/06/30/sarasota-florida-residents-react-to-malaria-outbreak/70368565007/ |
Sarasota a top location for moves in United States according to national movers PODS
A recent ranking released by national moving and storage company PODS has ranked Sarasota near the top of its 2023 list of the top 20 cities where people are moving across the country.
Sarasota ranked as the second most moved-to city in the United States, one slot lower than its first-place finish on the 2022 list of cities where people relocated. Based on PODS customer moves in 2022, Sarasota had the highest growth rate in Florida and the entire country, and that trend continued into 2023, the company's data shows.
This year's report analyzed data about consumer movements for a period of 15 months by tracking resident trends and environmental factors such as cost of living, crime rates, and inclement weather.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina topped this year's ranking.
Other economic factors have also come into play for new Sarasota residents who have chosen to relocate here, according to the report. For home-seekers coming from northern states, the lower taxes, warmer weather and more affordable housing prices have driven the influx of new residents to Sarasota and across the Sunshine State. Comparatively, in 2022, most new residents said they migrated primarily to work remotely and to be closer to loved ones.
More than 80% of the destinations on this year's list are in the South. However, Florida continues to see the largest influx of new residents in 2023, with a total of six cities on the list. Other Florida cities attracting new residents include Orlando, Ocala, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Melbourne. The cities with the highest number of move-ins according to PODS are:
- Myrtle Beach, SC/Wilmington, NC
- Sarasota
- Orlando
- Ocala
- Houston, TX
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
- Knoxville, TN
- Jacksonville
- Tampa Bay
- Greenville - Spartanburg, SC
- Nashville, TN
- Melbourne
- Portland, ME
- San Antonio, TX
- Boise, ID
- Charlotte, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Phoenix, AZ
- Savannah, GA
- Raleigh, NC
According to the report, residents moving to the 2023 ranked cities are leaving larger cities over factors such as crime rates, rent prices and overpopulation. The top four move-out cities are Los Angeles and the San Francisco area; Chicago, IL; and Long Island.
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Venice eyes affordable housing, North Port seeks to shore up infrastructure through grants
Most of the projects funded by federal block grant funds must tie back to the impact of Hurricane Ian
Venice officials sought to jump start affordable housing construction and North Port officials had a laundry list of infrastructure needs, as both cities made their wish lists Tuesday for Community Development Block Grant money from a portion of the $201.5 million Resilient SRQ program administered by Sarasota County.
While the lists were due this week, recipients are still a long way from receiving any funding.
The $201.5 million comes from a $3 billion appropriation for Housing and Urban Development approved by Congress in last December to address disaster recovery needs not met through other federal disaster assistance.
About 70% of those funds are meant to cover unmet needs for low to moderate income people and must relate to Hurricane Ian.
“Infrastructure projects − there’s a service area for it, whether it’s a road, water, sewer infrastructure,” Steve Hyatt, division manager for program management for Sarasota County’s Office of Fiscal Management said at the June 23 South County Tiger Bay luncheon. “Once that service area is defined for that project within that community or census block group, if over 51% of the homes in that service area are low or moderate income that qualifies for that 70%.”
About 15% of the funding is earmarked for efforts that would increase resilience to disasters and reduce the impact of future disasters. Those projects do not have to have a tie back to Ian.
The money must go to one of four areas: housing, infrastructure, economic revitalization and mitigation.
Here’s a recap of the types of projects officials in the two cities hope will qualify for the grant funds.
Venice needs
Venice city officials identified two specific infrastructure issues – moving both Fire Station No. 2 and the city water plant from just east of the Intracoastal Waterway in a primary hurricane evacuation zone – and suggested a solution to both problems could foster the development of more affordable housing.
The city has already purchased land to relocate the fire station, which carries a projected cost of $13.5 million.
It suffered a setback when Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a $500,000 appropriation to pay for the design of the new fire station.
The fire station is at 200 Grove Street North, while the water treatment plant is at 200 Warfield Ave. North. Both are just south of Hatchett Creek.
City officials have been scouting for a new site for the reverse osmosis water treatment plant but have not yet purchased one.
A letter to Sarasota County from City Manager Ed Lavalle and to the Sarasota County Commission Chairman Ron Cutsinger by Venice Mayor Nick Pachota pointed out that moving those two government facilities to higher ground would free up land adjacent to the Venetian Walk I and Venetian Walk II affordable housing complexes.
The fire department and water plant share a 4.8-acre parcel just east of Venetian Walk I and the letter notes that a portion of that land could be redesigned and elevated and used as a site for more affordable housing.
North Port needs
Hit hard by Hurricane Ian – especially as the Myakka River basin drained downstream and water levels rose in the Myakkahatchee Creek, as well as the city’s 80 miles of canals and waterways – North Port officials included several key infrastructure projects on their wish list.
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Those projects include rehabilitation of water control structures, hardening and improving bridges, including water and sewer lines adjacent or attached to bridges, dredging canals and removing creek blockages.
Excess water flow ruptured bridges along Price Boulevard – severing a crucial east-west roadway – and prompted failures in the banks of the Cocoplum Waterway in at least two spots.
Drainage improvements in the areas of Highland Ridge, McKibben and surrounding Talon Bay were listed in a memo sent from City Manager Jerome Fletcher to the commission for the Tuesday night meeting.
North Port Grants Manager Valerie Malingowski told the board, “It’s not guaranteed funding for anything. It’s just us throwing out some ideas.”
The board also broached the idea of funds being used to buy out homes in flood prone areas, vacant land along the Myakkahatchee Creek and blighted properties along U.S. 41.
The expansive list included general requests such as funds for affordable housing and rehabilitation projects and a specific suggestion of establishing a grant program to help homeowners whose needs have not been met through either their insurance or Federal Emergency Management Agency funding.
The commission unanimously agreed to forward its entire list to Sarasota County for consideration.
Next steps
Sarasota County will develop a plan telling federal officials how the money should be spent. The goal is to have it available by the end of July for a 30-day public comment period.
In September, that plan will be brought back to the County Commission for final approval and submission to HUD.
The hope is that HUD may have a response by the end of November and projects may begin in December or January 2024.
Funds must be spent within six years, though extensions are possible.
“Our biggest question is: How can I apply, how can I get these funds, I need funds right now?” Varnell said. “We can’t give funds out right now, we have to submit things to HUD, we have to get the official approval from HUD before we can start administering programs.” | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/06/30/venice-north-port-send-wish-lists-to-county-for-federal-funding/70363692007/ | 2023-06-30T11:48:01 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/06/30/venice-north-port-send-wish-lists-to-county-for-federal-funding/70363692007/ |
CLIVE — A Black Hawk County woman has won a $10,000 lottery prize.
Diane Oltmann of Evansdale won the 74th prize of $10,000 in the “$100,000 Mega Crossword” scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket at Station Mart, 1119 River Forest Road in Evansdale, and claimed her prize Monday at the lottery’s Cedar Rapids regional office.
The $100,000 Mega Crossword game is a $10 scratch game that features overall odds of 1 in 3.30, 38 top prizes of $100,000 and 76 prizes of $10,000. For more information about this game, and the number of prizes still available, visit ialottery.com. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/black-hawk-county-woman-wins-10-000-lottery-prize/article_aa3507ca-1602-11ee-9892-678aa92c7129.html | 2023-06-30T11:48:07 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/black-hawk-county-woman-wins-10-000-lottery-prize/article_aa3507ca-1602-11ee-9892-678aa92c7129.html |
Robert Lee Williams Jr. dabs at tears after hearing a verdict finding him guilty of the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He is pictured with defense attorneys Kimberly DePalma and Matthew Hoffey
WATERLOO — The father of a Waterloo man shot and killed in a garage robbery in 2020 criticized the light punishment handed down to the accused killer on Wednesday.
“Law enforcement did a fantastic job, but the justice system has failed my son, my family, me and society because you are going to turn this animal loose,” said Fred Hemenway, father of Vincent Hemenway. “Judge, this is a miscarriage of justice if I’ve ever seen one. … That man is a killer, and he’s walking free.”
Vincent Hemenway, 49, and three friends were working on a motorcycle in an Adrian Street garage in the middle of the night when they were approached by two men in masks and gloves. One of the masked men asked for a lighter and then pulled out a gun.
Vincent Hemenway lunged for the pistol and was fatally shot.
The gunman, Robert Lee Williams Jr., 34, had been charged with first-degree murder, which carries a life sentence. But a jury found him guilty of the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter during an April trial and on Wednesday Williams was sentenced to the only punishment allowed under law – up to 10 years behind bars.
Williams was also ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution to Vincent Hemenway’s estate.
Williams, who always admitted to the shooting but offered differing accounts to police after his arrest and on the stand at trial, apologized to Vincent Hemenway’s family during Wednesday’s hearing.
“What happened that night, I take full responsibility. … I can’t explain what happened all the way that night. I can’t explain the emotions I was feeling that night. … I hope you guys forgive me some way, somehow.
Two relatives walked out of the courtroom in protest. Vincent’s mother, Rita Baldwin, refused to look at him.
The mother declined to speak at the hearing, but Assistant County Attorney Michael Hudson read a written statement on her behalf.
"You are nothing more than an animal that deserves to be caged for life," she said in the statement.
She said she can’t hear the news or even watch movies without being reminded of how her son died trying to defend his friends.
“I can’t sleep without having nightmares, hearing gunshots, having panic attacks and flashbacks,” she said in her written statement. “Every motorcycle I hear triggers my heartbreak and loss. Every redhead I see I pray against all odds my son, Vince, is alive and walking towards me.”
Robert Lee Williams Jr. will do less prison time that his brother, Ralpheal Rashee Williams, who was convicted of first-degree robbery in the incident during a separate trial. He was sentenced to 25 years behind bars with at least 17 and a half years before he is eligible for parole.
Others arrested in the case include Ana Berinobis-McLemore and Tonkeya Jackson. Berinobis was killed in an unrelated shooting on May 22, 2022, while out on bond. Jackson is awaiting trial, currently scheduled for November.
Robert Lee Williams Jr. also faces other charges in unrelated incidents.
Trials are tentatively scheduled for August for an Aug. 2, 2020, shootout on Argyle Street where two people were injured; a July 31, 2020, incident where he is accused of shooting a man in the face on West Sixth Street; and a July 26, 2020, incident where he was found with a gun during a traffic stop on Monroe Street. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/10-year-prison-sentence-for-fatal-shooting/article_642005c0-15bf-11ee-9604-db0e5a60880a.html | 2023-06-30T11:48:13 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/10-year-prison-sentence-for-fatal-shooting/article_642005c0-15bf-11ee-9604-db0e5a60880a.html |
WATERLOO — A Waterloo man has been arrested for allegedly aiming a bow and arrow at a car that parked in front of his home.
Police arrested Jerry Randall Denney, 48, on a warrant for assault with a weapon.
When he was being taken into custody, he allegedly struggled with officers while a carrying a loaded .380-caliber Taurus handgun in his pocket, which netted him additional charges of assault on a peace officer and interference while armed.
Bond was set at $7,000.
According to court records, a neighbor had pulled in front of Denney’s home at 911 Newton St. on June 23 because there weren’t any spaces available in front of her own home to park.
Denney allegedly drew back the string on a bow and pointed the arrow toward her vehicle. The woman drove away, and another neighbor who witnessed the incident yelled at him not to shoot, records state. He then went back inside.
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On Wednesday night, officers went to Denney’s home to arrest him on a warrant in connection with the bow and arrow encounter. He allegedly pulled away from police and said he had to grab his medication and empty his pockets. He also told police he had a gun in his pocket and reached for his pocket, ignoring officers’ commands to the contrary.
Police used a Taser and Denney was taken to the ground where he allegedly bit an officer on the arm, according to court records. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-threatening-neighbor-with-bow/article_465c48a2-168f-11ee-9708-e73cef0ee9d6.html | 2023-06-30T11:48:20 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-threatening-neighbor-with-bow/article_465c48a2-168f-11ee-9708-e73cef0ee9d6.html |
CEDAR FALLS — The Planning and Zoning Commission for a second straight meeting Wednesday heard several complaints from neighbors about the plans for the final phases of the Autumn Ridge subdivision on the west end of town.
The most common concerns, of which there were many during the nearly two-hour meeting, circle back to the area's stormwater runoff as well as a substantial change to the plans originally proposed and approved in 2013.
Right now, commissioners are weighing a master plan amendment and a preliminary plat related to the future construction of 44 detached single family dwellings and 46 single family bi-attached dwellings on the open 22.5 acres off the corner of West First Street and Union Road.
Back in 2013, the developer, BNKD Real Estate Development of Waverly, never acted upon the original plat for 58 single family units, which was approved, nor was a master plan update ever completed. That former, now-expired plat is still on the table and could come back for review.
Members of the crowd received compassion, appreciation and sympathy from the board for their concerns.
“I certainly have a lot of concerns about the current master plan,” said Commissioner Hannah Crisman. “I would like to recommend to my other commissioners that we really consider what it looks like to have a master plan and uphold the master plan and the changes that we allow or review when those come to us.”
She said a lot of people purchased their property expecting the master plan would remain in place and that should be taken into consideration.
"I think the recommendations made by staff were really good but I would like to see some of those questions answered more directly, such as how the existing drainage way is currently functioning and how it’s going to be maintained over time.”
But there also was a call from Commissioner Oksana Grybovych Hafermann for the two sides to work together. That seems to have been attempted in the past without complete success.
“We’ll have to see,” said Dennis Happel immediately following adjournment when asked about the potential for plan revisions as it relates to density. He’s a partner in the real estate development firm.
Commissioner Brad Leeper thanked BNKD for developing the land. He noted the pushback doesn't signal Cedar Falls is not development-friendly before explaining how density is the sticking point for him.
“I think we recognize that change happens,” said Leeper. “The world has changed a bit since 2013 and these are guidelines. But, at the same time, people are making the largest investments of their lives here and I think you should be able to rely on some information. If they were subtle changes, I guess I would support that.
"Fifty-eight to 90 is a pretty significant deviation for me. So I have some concerns about the density as well. And I’d like to see some community meetings to try and find some middle ground.”
The June 14 meeting also saw commissioners make several requests, which were fulfilled by city’s planners and engineers. They ranged from Maria Perez, city stormwater specialist, being brought in to make some remarks to address stormwater concerns along with providing written analysis as to what the findings of the city’s recently adopted housing needs assessment says about the proposed development.
Happel told The Courier following that meeting that the driving reason for the change was the “industry as far as what people are asking for, the price point people want to get to and how do we make both come together.”
“It seems like the newest generation of people coming into the market now are not so focused on the larger homes and big yards and things like that," he said. "They’re more about 'me time' and don’t want to maintain a big yard and 'I don’t want to do this. I want to have a house I can live in, and I want to go on vacation and golf and do the things I want to do.'”
Allegations have been made by neighbors that real estate agents, builders and company representatives had “promised” the 58 single family homes would be developed.
But Happel refuted that as not entirely accurate. The 2013 preliminary plat was relayed as the plan at the time, he noted. Since then, he has explained to people that numerous national trends and societal changes have led to a shift in the company's philosophy.
If granted approval in the near future, he is looking to break ground on the infrastructure such as roads and sewer as early as this September or as late as April or May. It would be a combination of his company and other contractors building the homes.
The discussion will likely continue at 5:30 p.m. July 26 in City Hall. The commission may make a recommendation to the City Council, which has the final say. City officials, following the discussions, pointed to a slide from the presentation on recommendations as “most likely” what will be the focus of the third meeting.
Among those are further evaluating a nearby regional stormwater detention basin in the residential area immediately to the south and determining if capacity needs to be increased. It is also recommended to relocate and increase the size of open recreational space within the development. Potentially eliminating a few single family lots to create more usable yard space is being recommended, as well.
The Planned Residential District master plan is in place to establish standards for the greater area to make sure it happens in an orderly and consistent manner with the city’s overall vision for development. It must be approved prior to the plat. But no additional approvals are required by the city.
Not present Wednesday were commissioners Kyle Larson and Sloan Alberhasky. Alberhasky recused herself from the first meeting because of a potential conflict of interest.
BNKD Real Estate Development of Waverly had taken on several phases of Autumn Ridge beginning in the south of that western sector of the city. It's also responsible for another subdivision known as Lexington Heights, as well as projects in Cedar Rapids and Waverly.
The company has taken on three subdivisions in Waverly – Stone Haven, Copper Ridge and Prairie Park.
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Wednesday's Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission meeting drew a crowd to City Hall as commissioners review plans for the final phases of the Autumn Ridge subdivision on the western end of town.
Wednesday's Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission meeting drew a crowd to City Hall as commissioners review plans for the final phases of the Autumn Ridge subdivision on the western end of town. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/autumn-ridge-focus-of-planning-meeting/article_9877af66-15d9-11ee-b913-5b07cc4949ee.html | 2023-06-30T11:48:26 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/autumn-ridge-focus-of-planning-meeting/article_9877af66-15d9-11ee-b913-5b07cc4949ee.html |
CEDAR FALLS — It’s a pretty cool way to mark your 60th year on the planet.
On July 7, the House of Large Sizes returns to the stage at the 80/35 Music Festival at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines for its first performance at the festival in 10 years and induction into the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Music Association Hall of Fame. The 8:30 p.m. performance is on the free Bravo stage.
The rock/funk power trio, featuring Dave Deibler, Barb Schilf and Brent Hansen, last performed at the festival in 2013, 10 years after the band went on hiatus.
“I didn’t forget how much work being in a band was, but I was quickly reminded that it is really work. Our music is arrangement-intensive with lots of starts and stops. So there’s no way to cheat around that. It’s not old-man music,” said Deibler, with a laugh.
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HOLS’ front man and guitarist turned 60 in May.
The band was known for its stutter/stop/loud/soft original music.
"Our music is challenging, which maybe that’s why people are still interested in House of Large Sizes 40 years later. When we played the festival 10 years ago, the crowd was happy and most of them knew all the words to the songs. That’s not a bad feeling.”
From the ‘90s until 2003, HOLS was on the road playing with a who’s who of hot bands, including Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Uncle Tupelo, Cheap Trick, Def Leppard, Flaming Lips, Foo Fighters, Sugar Ray and Black Eyed Peas.
“It was an amazing time. It’s like something I don’t think you can do now on the low budget we did it on, and we were able to make a living at it for a while. I never dreamed I’d play bass in a band and do it for so long,” said bass player Schilf, who is married to Deibler. Their 17-year-old son, Owen, will be selling HOLS merchandise at the festival.
Deibler, Schilf and Hansen, who lives in Minneapolis, have had a fair number of marathon rehearsals to prepare for the 80/35 festival. They also played a pair of warm-up shows in May at the Octopus on College Hill, the popular live music venue Deibler co-owns.
“We don’t want to get up in front of a thousand people without practice. Those were real shows in their own right and gave us a feel for being in front of an audience again. We got over that hump,” Deibler explained.
Being back on stage felt “pretty natural and easy – other than remembering all the songs. We had a bad habit of not having titles that had anything to do with the songs,” Schilf said, laughing.
The 80/35 is one of her favorite shows because of its downtown location, but this is the 14th and final year for the festival at Western Gateway Park. “So it seems kind of perfect to play it one last time,” she said, adding that she’s looking forward to “the family reunion with all of our fans.”
Deibler and Schilf were twentysomething students at the University of Northern Iowa when HOLS formed in 1986 with original drummer Dave Berg. After releasing a debut EP, HOLS signed with Toxic Shock Records. “One Big Cake” was the band’s first full-length LP released in 1989, along with its first national tour. The band signed with Red Decibel Records in 1992 and a distribution/promotion deal with Columbia Records. John Ganser took over on drums.
More touring followed to promote “My Ass Kicking Life.” In 1996, Mark Munn took over the drum kit, and HOLS signed with “What Are Records?” and released “Glass Cockpit,” followed by a live album in 2000 and hiatus in 2003. It would be a decade before HOLS performed again at the 2013 80/35 festival.
Hansen is “amazed beyond words” to be performing again with Deibler and Schilf. He was a hardcore HOLS fan before joining the band in 1998 as the fourth and final drummer.
“I love these guys so much and to get back on stage to make noise with those two is not taken for granted. Dave has the mindset that if you can’t deliver 100%, then we’re not doing it. When we got together for that first rehearsal, it was like nothing had changed,” Hansen said.
The initial Octopus show in May was “an exorcism of a decade of silence,” and the second show was “pure rock ‘n roll,” he said. Playing 80/35 is “absolutely spectacular and to have the induction on top of that is almost fear-inducing,” he added, with a laugh.
Deibler is proud that the HOLS community of fans “still wants to hang out with us,” and feedback on the Iowa hall of fame induction has been overwhelmingly positive.
“That’s not something we take lightly, either. It means a lot for us and for our fans,” he said. “We really appreciate the people who have been with us since the ‘80s.”
Deibler isn't certain if HOLS will perform again after 80/35. “My hearing is nothing to write home about. I can’t see doing it at 70 – I don’t know if the world needs that," he added, laughing. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/hols-80-35-rock-hall-of-fame-induction/article_db62f8e2-15db-11ee-b0f7-87830d236ed1.html | 2023-06-30T11:48:37 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/hols-80-35-rock-hall-of-fame-induction/article_db62f8e2-15db-11ee-b0f7-87830d236ed1.html |
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