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KENT, Wash. — Puget Sound Fire is hoping everyone has a safe Fourth of July celebration this year. Daysi Martinez got his party started two days early. "We're celebrating the Fourth of July before the Fourth of July because we have to work tomorrow," Martinez said. This Fourth of July is a special one for her. "I'm a new citizen of the United States, that's why we're celebrating," Martinez said. Across western Washington, countless others will be throwing parties just like the one at Golden Gardens on Sunday. Firefighters want those celebrations to go off without a hitch. "We do want everybody to be able to celebrate the Fourth and celebrate summer, but we also want them to be safe," said Division Chief for Puget Sound Fire Pat Pawlak. Pawlak said there are basic steps people can take to make their holiday celebrations safe, like making sure the grill isn't up against the house or something combustible. He said it's also important that grills are on even ground and are under constant supervision. Pawlak said fires can spark and spread easily in the current weather conditions. His agency responded to multiple brush fires over the weekend and expects more will follow. "Make sure you don't discard hot objects, cigarettes, things like that, you're not parking your vehicles in grassy areas," Pawlak said. Pawlak and other agencies across western Washington are stressing safety so celebrations can stay celebrations. "We want people to enjoy the Fourth of July, this long holiday weekend, the summer, and not have tragic outcomes," Pawlak said. Pawlak also stressed the importance of water safety with so many people trying to cool off. His big advice to people is to wear a flotation device whenever in or on the water.	https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/safe-fourth-of-july-party-tips/281-e5363e56-50a2-4814-97ea-9cee91598a9e	2023-07-03T03:03:56	1	https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/safe-fourth-of-july-party-tips/281-e5363e56-50a2-4814-97ea-9cee91598a9e
Firm that runs Wayne County juvenile jail can be liable for teen's suicide, U.S. Court of Appeals rules A private company that runs a Wayne County juvenile detention center can be held liable for the suicide of a 15-year-old teen in the Highland Park facility, a U.S. Appeals Court ruled Friday. The 2-1 decision by a panel of judges in the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reverses a ruling by a U.S. District Court judge that determined the firm Spectrum Human Services Inc. could not be held accountable for the teen's suicide. The Appeals Court found that Spectrum is a "state actor," according to the majority opinion written by Judge John Bush of the Appeals Court. "In the case of incarceration, when the state grants a private actor legal authority to exercise control overinmates, there is state action," Bush said in the opinion. The decision means the case filed by family members of the teen returns to the lower court so the court can reconsider the suit. Attorneys representing the family or representatives for the county detention center could not immediately be reached late Sunday. Spectrum is licensed by the state of Michigan to run the county facility. The facilities are “similar to a prison setting”— the children are completely restricted in their movements, and the state requires Spectrum to monitor them on a 24-hour, seven days a week basis, according to the opinion. The court ordered the teen's detention at Spectrum on Aug. 24, 2018. "In the days that followed, he struggled with depression, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping, among other things," the lawsuit said. In Sept. 11, 2018, the 15-year-old took his own life alone in his bedroom at the facility. No one checked his room in the 45 minutes between the last time he was seen alive and when his body was found, according to the filing. No one checked his room in the 45 minutes between the last time he was seen alive and when his body was found, the suit said. "That fatal omission violated a contractual requirement the state imposed on Spectrum tosurveil children, every fifteen minutes when they are outside of the direct supervision of staff," according to the opinion. Spectrum's failure to check on the teen "was not an aberration from normal practice," Bush said. "In fact, Spectrum had a policy or custom of skipping many 'eye-on checks' and falsifying supervision logs to reflect that the eye-on checks had been performed. These neglectful and deceptive activities were all the more troubling because Spectrum’s residents often struggled with self-harm and suicide." In his dissent, Judge Richard Griffin disagreed Spectrum is a "state actor for purposes of liability." "Defendants are private entities, and, as such, can only be subject to constitutional liability if their conduct is “fairly attributable to the State,” he wrote in his dissent. "... Plaintiffs have not carried their pleading burden to 'advance historical and factual allegations in their complaint giving rise (to a reasonable inference that (defendants’ juvenile detention center performs a function that) is traditionally exclusively in the province of the State” of Michigan. ... Accordingly, the district court correctly dismissed plaintiffs’ complaint on the ground that it did not plausibly allege defendants were state actors .... I would affirm the judgment of the district court and therefore respectfully dissent." Wayne County has faced a host of issues stemming from overcrowding and staff shortages at its juvenile facilities. On June 20, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reinstated its monitoring of a separate facility in Hamtramck following an unspecified "incident," Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spokesman Bob Wheaton said Sunday. The return of state workers monitoring the operations of the facility came less than a month after Wayne County Executive Warren Evans' public health emergency order for the facility was lifted. Evans ordered the public health emergency in the wake of an alleged sexual assault of a child. That incident is still being investigated. laguilar@detroitnews.com	https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/07/02/spectrum-human-services-can-be-sued-in-teen-suicide-at-highland-park-site/70377622007/	2023-07-03T03:14:54	0	https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/07/02/spectrum-human-services-can-be-sued-in-teen-suicide-at-highland-park-site/70377622007/
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot and killed at a park in northeast Austin on Sunday evening. Police said the incident happened around 6:46 p.m. at the Dottie Jordan Recreation Center at 2803 Loyola Lane. Investigators believe a disturbance happened between two men that led to the shooting. The victim was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center but later died. No other information is available at this time.	https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/dottie-jordan-park-homicide/269-e675bcb8-3638-4afb-bbcf-abbd00c04b0f	2023-07-03T03:19:28	0	https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/dottie-jordan-park-homicide/269-e675bcb8-3638-4afb-bbcf-abbd00c04b0f
COCOA BEACH, Fla. – An Orlando man drowned in the ocean in on Sunday, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department. Police said they responded to Lori Wilson Park located at 1500 North Atlantic Ave. at 7:01 p.m. in response to a possible drowning. According to a news release, several people were in the process of removing an adult male from the ocean when officers arrived. [TRENDING: Heat index in the triple digits today \| Meet the family that’s put on Brevard County’s Fourth of July fireworks shows for 55 years \| Become a News 6 Insider] Police said they were able to remove the victim from the water and start life saving measures. The victim, later identified as 66-year-old Ronald Bailey Jr. from Orlando, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Brevard County officials said they had around 80 rescues so far over the weekend as the risk for rip currents remain strong through the week. According to the release, the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Thomas Cooper at the Cocoa Beach Police Department at 321-868-3251. Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily:	https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/03/orlando-man-drowned-off-cocoa-beach-police-say/	2023-07-03T03:24:47	0	https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/03/orlando-man-drowned-off-cocoa-beach-police-say/
The Fort Wayne Police Department is conducting a death investigation after finding a body this evening. The police were called to the scene about 8 p.m. The caller said a man was unconscious and unresponsive in the backyard of a home in the 800 block of West Creighton Avenue. Responding officers found the adult male, who was pronounced dead by Fort Wayne Fire Department personnel. Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators were called to assist in the investigation. The Allen County Coroner’s Office will release the man's identity along with the cause and manner of death. The death remains under investigation by the police department, the Allen County prosecutor's office and the Allen County coroner’s office.	https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/death-investigation-on-creighton-avenue/article_4576ff8a-194c-11ee-845a-5b063abc2898.html	2023-07-03T03:26:22	1	https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/death-investigation-on-creighton-avenue/article_4576ff8a-194c-11ee-845a-5b063abc2898.html
A Sunday afternoon crash on the city’s northeast side left a motorcycle rider fighting for his life, officials said. The Fort Wayne Police Department was called to St. Joe Center Road and North Arlington Parkway shortly after 1:30 p.m. The caller said a gray Dodge Charger struck a motorcycle and the rider wasn’t moving. Responding officers found a juvenile lying motionless on the pavement. Medics arrived and immediately transported him to a hospital in life-threatening condition. A preliminary investigation indicated a Charger was traveling east on St. Joe Center Road, attempting to go through the intersection at Arlington Parkway, a news release said. The motorcycle was traveling north on Arlington and attempted to make a right turn onto St. Joe Center Road when it turned in front of the sedan, the release said. The sedan struck the rear of the motorcycle. The man driving the Charger then left the scene before police arrived. Police didn’t know as of Sunday afternoon who had the right of way. Officers were attempting to locate the driver. The Fort Wayne Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team and Air Support Unit were called to the scene to assist in the investigation, the release said. East and west traffic at St. Joe Center Road was closed. Service planned for fallen trooper Police officers and first responders from around the state and across the country are expected to attend the funeral of Indiana State Trooper Aaron Smith in Greenwood on Friday. Smith will receive police and military honors because he served both as an Indiana State Trooper and a sergeant in the Indiana National Guard. He will be buried in Indianapolis in Crown Hill Cemetery’s Heroes of Public Safety section. Smith, 33, was killed Wednesday while deploying stop sticks in an attempt to stop a vehicle whose driver was fleeing arrest. Pastor Cody Johnson will conduct the memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday at Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus, 1640 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood. Services will be broadcast live by all Indianapolis television media networks and livestreamed on their websites.	https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/motorcycle-rider-taken-to-hospital-in-life-threatening-condition/article_4ad381d8-1929-11ee-a592-57b31f093380.html	2023-07-03T03:26:28	0	https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/motorcycle-rider-taken-to-hospital-in-life-threatening-condition/article_4ad381d8-1929-11ee-a592-57b31f093380.html
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If the soundtrack to your childhood/tween years was straight out of the Disney Channel, you're gonna be one of the first in line when Rialto Theatre opens its doors on Saturday, July 8, for "Be Our Guest: The Disney DJ Night." Expect to hear the DJ spin those infectious pop tunes from Disney Channel's teen flicks including "Camp Rock," "High School Musical" and "Lemonade Mouth," and the network's endless stream of teen sitcoms ("Lizzy McGuire," "Hannah Montana," "That's So Raven," "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," "Jonas," "Kim Possible" and "The Proud Family" among them). And of course, "Be Our Guest" also will feature songs from some iconic Disney Broadway musicals including "Lion King" (“Circle Of Life”) and blockbuster animated films including "Hercules" (“Zero to Hero”) and "The Little Mermaid" ("Under the Sea"). People are also reading… If you're so inclined, go all out and dress up as your favorite Disney character, from the princesses and princes to the super heroes and super villains. Judging from the photo galleries posted on the website of the show's creator, If You Know It Sing It, lots of people also dress as their favorite Disney Channel characters from Hannah Montana to Austin and Ally. Doors open at 8 p.m. for Saturday's event at the Rialto, 318 E. Congress St. Admission is $18 through rialtotheatre.com. No one under 18 will be admitted. Contact reporter Cathalena E. Burch at cburch@tucson.com. On Twitter @Starburch	https://tucson.com/life-entertainment/local/music/disney-tucson-hannah-montana-rialto-theatre/article_0c37d1de-1449-11ee-b3a3-4b6851bc6bbe.html	2023-07-03T03:36:31	0	https://tucson.com/life-entertainment/local/music/disney-tucson-hannah-montana-rialto-theatre/article_0c37d1de-1449-11ee-b3a3-4b6851bc6bbe.html
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Farmers Markets are a popular attraction on weekends in Central Arkansas and they're growing. Sunday was another busy day at the farmers market in SOMA. “Bernice Gardens Markets [have] been here for about 10 years,” said Market Manager Stephanie Nichols. Nichols was once a vendor before becoming the market manager and has gotten to see firsthand just how much the market has grown. “There were probably about 15 vendors. Everything fit in that pavilion right there,” said Nichols. “The biggest one we've had was about 45 vendors, which was amazing.” Nichols said the pandemic didn't put a halt to their growth. “We didn't really see a slowdown,” said Nichols. That's the case too for farmers markets across the country. According to the Farmers Market Coalition, in 2020 there was a 35% increase in people shopping and 31% of new customers who shopped at farmers markets during the pandemic, continued shopping there five months later. “I found that during the pandemic, people were really just respectful about continuing, they liked the fact that they can talk to the farmer and know exactly where their food came from,” said Nichols. Some vendors at the market joined during the pandemic like Susan Opitz who is the owner Dancing Spring Garden. “Someone found me on a gardening site and invited me to participate right around the pandemic and since then, I’ve been coming here every week,” said Opitz. In her few years being a vendor, she's also experienced that growth for her own business. “I think we've not only have we've seen more clients, but we've also expanded the market so there's just a lot more variety people have definitely embraced the market,” said Opitz. Nichols hopes this trend can continue for the vendors that call this market home every Sunday. “I want them to be happy, I want them to make as many sales as they possibly can, to be able to put their name out for their company,” said Nichols. “And just to have a great, wonderful market that everybody wants to come.”	https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-farmers-market-growth/91-4b8bdd4a-e835-4632-9b1e-05c276de5328	2023-07-03T03:43:31	1	https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-farmers-market-growth/91-4b8bdd4a-e835-4632-9b1e-05c276de5328
TUOLUMNE COUNTY, Calif. — Nearly 5,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers are without power Sunday evening in Tuolumne County. The outages are near the Groveland and Sonora areas. According to PG&E's outage, the blackouts were caused by the weather. There's no estimated time for power restoration. The more 3,000 customer outage in the Sonora area started just before 8 p.m. In the Groveland area, the power has been since around 6:23 p.m. Power Outage Map View the PG&E map below for the areas impacted by the outage. WATCH ALSO:	https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/5000-plus-without-power-tuolumne-county/103-f9d45769-1622-4664-8192-1d33a00e122a	2023-07-03T03:47:52	0	https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/5000-plus-without-power-tuolumne-county/103-f9d45769-1622-4664-8192-1d33a00e122a
BROOKLYN, Md. — People are devastated after hearing about the mass shooting which took place at the ‘Brooklyn Day’ event over the holiday weekend. “This tragic incident is another glaring unfortunate example of the deep issues of violence in Baltimore, in Maryland, in this country particularly gun violence," says Mayor Scott. A total of 30 people were shot, at least 20 of those people were able to get themselves to area hospitals.. 9 people had to be taken by ambulance. 18 year old Aaliyah Gonzalez died at the scene. One of the victims taken to the hospital, 20 year old Kylis Fagbemi also passed away. Officials say the age range of the victims is from as young as 13 to 32, they say 15 of the victims shot were under the age of 18. Over the next 45 days the city plans to help neighbors heal after this tragic event, providing physical, mental and emotional support to whoever needs it. The investigation is ongoing but so far officials say they are convinced there is more than one shooter given the different types of bullet casings found on the scene. “There is definitely more than one we don’t know exactly how many but we do know more than one person was shooting," says Richard Wroley, acting police commissioner As they continue to search for the suspects police are asking people who know anything to share it. “For the folks who have information come forward don’t just rely on the Baltimore police department and our federal partners to solve this crime," says Nick Mosby. As of Sunday night. there were still at least 9 people in the hospital, three who are in critical condition.	https://www.wmar2news.com/local/deceased-victims-of-mass-shooting-in-brooklyn-heights-identified	2023-07-03T03:51:58	1	https://www.wmar2news.com/local/deceased-victims-of-mass-shooting-in-brooklyn-heights-identified
PORTLAND, Ore. — Throughout next week, including on the Fourth of July, temperatures will reach into the 90s and even approach 100 degrees. As of Sunday afternoon, Multnomah County said it does not have plans to open cooling shelters this week, though that could change as county officials continue to monitor weather conditions. County officials said the Joint Office of Homeless Services distributed water and gear to people living on the streets in preparation for high temperatures. Doctors urge people to be aware that everyone is susceptible to extreme heat. "I see young healthy people who are sick all the time in urgent care," said Dr. Anne Toledo with Kaiser Permanente. Toledo said it's important for people to prepare for the heat by staying in shady areas, drinking water throughout the day and limiting outdoor activities. Effects on the body worsen the longer extreme heat continues. "When you have multiple days in a row, it has an additive effect of getting worse and worse for people and their health," Toledo said. On Sunday, some people said they were already prepping for the week. "Make sure that I have enough water going into the week," said Milwaukie resident Max Early. But Toledo said people should become used to more and more extreme heat, due to climate change. "We see disasters, like major wildfires," Toledo said. "And that has a lot of implications, both direct and indirect, on people's health." Toledo said young children and elderly people are the most at risk. Those with lung and heart problems are also at higher risk. Symptoms include difficulty breathing for people with lung issues. "What you do see are a lot of dehydrated people, a lot of heat exhaustion and heat stroke," Toledo said. She also urges people to wear light-weight long sleeves and hats when they are outside, to protect their skin from the sun. For those without air conditioning, Toledo said it’s important to find neighbors or friends who have air conditioning and to spend time in their homes.	https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-fourth-of-july-heat-wave-100-degrees/283-725a9f31-8b7c-4a50-bcdb-2f2dcf0a081e	2023-07-03T04:06:53	0	https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-fourth-of-july-heat-wave-100-degrees/283-725a9f31-8b7c-4a50-bcdb-2f2dcf0a081e
Atlantic County announced several traffic advisories for the coming week. Hammonton A single-lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect on Third Street from Walnut to Francis streets from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday for county drainage improvement work. Egg Harbor Township Several township roads will be affected by New Jersey Turnpike Authority work. - Ocean Heights Avenue: From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, a single-lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect between Steelmanville and Blackman roads. - Mill Road: From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, a single-lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect between Fire Road and Patcong Drive. - Steelmanville Road: From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, a single-lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect between Ocean Heights Avenue and Blackman Road. - Zion Road: From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, a single-lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect between Bargaintown and Old Zion roads. People are also reading… All work is weather permitting. Motorists may face delays and should plan travel time accordingly or seek an alternate route. For a complete list of traffic advisories on or impacting county roadways, visit www.aclink.org.	https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-county-issues-traffic-advisories-for-hammonton-eht/article_6407484a-1953-11ee-a342-2b4e6d809566.html	2023-07-03T04:11:14	0	https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-county-issues-traffic-advisories-for-hammonton-eht/article_6407484a-1953-11ee-a342-2b4e6d809566.html
Events 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. People are also reading… 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. For kids 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. Groups 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. Health, fitness 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. Music 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.	https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_aed26d86-1882-11ee-be70-23b07bd3bb32.html	2023-07-03T04:11:20	1	https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_aed26d86-1882-11ee-be70-23b07bd3bb32.html
Three men were arrested on drug charges in Atlantic City on Thursday. According to an Atlantic City Police Department release, Detectives Christopher Dodson, Eric Evans, Alberto Valles and Kevin Perez, under the supervision of Sergeant Darrin Lorady, were conducting surveillance in areas that had been the subject of frequent complaints by residents and businesses. Police were on the 500 block of New York Avenue when at 9:49 p.m. they saw Syhier Young clutching a handgun in his waistband. As the detectives approached him, Young immediately turned and began to walk away. The detectives soon saw him throw the gun and flee, police said. After a short pursuit, they arrested Young and recovered a loaded handgun. Young also was in possession of a small amount of cocaine, the release said. Earlier, at 8:19 p.m., the detectives observed Anthony Savage and Kassandra Beebe engaging in the distribution of cocaine from the front porch of an apartment in the first block of south Iowa Avenue, the release said. Detectives saw Savage holding cocaine and converged on him, police said. People are also reading… Savage dropped the cocaine after seeing the police, the release said. He was arrested, and cocaine was recovered. Beebe had entered the building but returned and was found to be in possession of several drugs, police said. A search warrant was later served at Beebe’s residence in that same apartment building. Detectives recovered more than 24 grams of methamphetamine, 52 bags of heroin, three grams of cocaine, and prescription pills, the release said. Beebe, 33, of Atlantic City was charged with possession of CDS (four counts), possession of CDS with intent to distribute (four counts), possession of CDS with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school zone (four counts), possession of CDS paraphernalia, and loitering to distribute CDS. Savage, 38, of Pleasantville, was charged with possession of CDS and possession of CDS with intent to distribute. Beebe and Savage were released on a summons with a future court date. Young, 19, of Atlantic City, was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of CDS, possession of CDS with intent to distribute, possess of CDS with intent to distribute within 500 feet of a public zone, possession of a weapon while committing a CDS offense, obstruction of justice, and resisting arrest. He was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Anyone with information about the distribution of narcotics is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Special Investigations Section at 609-347-5858 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.	https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-courts/atlantic-city-police-arrest-3-on-drug-charges/article_d990b92e-194f-11ee-98ff-3fbfbabac6e3.html	2023-07-03T04:11:27	1	https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-courts/atlantic-city-police-arrest-3-on-drug-charges/article_d990b92e-194f-11ee-98ff-3fbfbabac6e3.html
Bo Melton is giving back to the community. The Green Bay Packers wide receiver is hosting a free, two-day football camp for kids in first through eighth grades from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 13-14 at Cedar Creek High School. Melton was a standout wide receiver for the Pirates and at Rutgers University. Cedar Creek coach James Melody, along with the rest of his staff and current and former players, will also help run the camp. Athletes will go over basic skills, such as tackling, catching, blocking and throwing. Competitions and speed and agility stations will also highlight the two-day event. As of Friday, 175-plus youth athletes signed up for the event, Melody said. He doesn’t want to stop the registration because he wants as many as possible to be involved, as “it’s just a great opportunity,” the coach added. People are also reading… “We want to use it as the start of the football season, not just for us as a high school but for the youth kids. Because once August hits, they are in full swing,” Melody said. “It gives them the opportunity to come on to a high school field and get coached up by not just my staff but someone like Bo who has played through the ranks of high school and major Division I and now the NFL. We will have fun doing it.” Melton, of Mays Landing, led Cedar Creek to the 2015 South Jersey Group II championship and the 2016 S.J. Group II final. At Rutgers, he finished his career ranked third in program history in games played, sixth in career receptions, tied for eighth with five 100-yard receiving games and 10th in career receiving yards. The Seattle Seahawks selected Melton in the seventh round (229th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was on the Seahawks’ practice squad for most of last season until the Packers signed him in December. Melton is a great role model for the Cedar Creek’s current players and the youth, Melody said. Melody ran this camp for the last three years, but this is first time Melton will host it. “He wants to give back to the community and talk to the kids every time he gets the chance to because he is someone who has done it,” Melody said. “He has such an impact on their lives and gives them the inspiration to go out and do something special the way he has. “It gives my current players an opportunity to also give back to the youth a little bit and put on their coaching hat and talk to the kids about the great things we do at Cedar Creek. I think that’s the biggest thing.” Melody, and former Cedar Creek coach Tim Watson, who coached Melton, preach having a family atmosphere at the school. And Melton embodies that sentiment, Melody said. “Whenever we get an opportunity to come together and do something special for the community we are going to do it,” Melody said. “I’m just super excited for the opportunity that Bo is giving our school. I know he feels strongly about what Cedar Creek has done for him, but it’s unbelievable what he is doing for is now. Everyone here at Cedar Creek is extremely proud of him.”	https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/packers-wide-receiver-cedar-creek-grad-bo-melton-to-host-free-football-camp/article_a165af90-175c-11ee-84e9-d3c83a21d7ea.html	2023-07-03T04:11:51	1	https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/packers-wide-receiver-cedar-creek-grad-bo-melton-to-host-free-football-camp/article_a165af90-175c-11ee-84e9-d3c83a21d7ea.html
CROWN POINT — A court granted bail Friday for one man but denied a second defendant’s request in connection to a fatal shooting last year at Serenity Lounge in Hammond. Cordero Miller, 30, of Chicago, and Marcus Mathis, 27, of Griffith were charged with murder and attempted murder in the death of Brian Leonard, 29, of Chicago, and wounding three people outside the business. Miller and Mathis each filed petitions to let bail. In Indiana, defendants held on murder charges aren’t granted bond unless the presumption of guilt is not strong. Lake Criminal Court Magistrate Mark Watson recommended bail for Mathis but not Miller. Mathis’s bail was set at $75,000, according to Friday’s court order from Judge Salvador Vasquez. Charging documents said there was a birthday party Sept. 25 at the Serenity Lounge, 6217 Kennedy Ave, and two women at the function purportedly got into an argument. People are also reading… The argument eventually “spilled outside in front of the lounge. While individuals were outside, shots were fired by several subjects,” according to the probable-cause affidavit. Surveillance footage from a nearby business showed three men, carrying firearms, walk toward the group and fire multiple shots toward the large group. “The exchange of gunfire last(ed) for approximately 10 seconds,” and the three men then fled the scene in a Ford Expedition, according to charging documents. The driver of the vehicle never exited the car, charges stated. Police found Leonard lying near an auto shop and transported him to a hospital, where he was declared dead, charges said. Three other people were shot, but their wounds were nonfatal and they were transported to the hospital for treatment. Two of the three shooters have been identified by police as Joseph Smith and Byron Emory, according to charging documents. Court records indicate that Smith and Emory have been charged with murder and three counts of attempted murder. Smith’s next court appearance is set for July 19 in Vasquez’s courtroom. Emory’s first appearance has not been set because he is at large on an arrest warrant. Investigators identified Smith after they discovered that he had rented a Ford Expedition on Sept. 19 in Indianapolis, charges stated. The vehicle was reported stolen Sept. 25, after Smith failed to return it. On Sept. 27, an Illinois trooper tried to pull the stolen vehicle over while it was on Interstate 90 near Madison Avenue in Chicago. Several officers joined the pursuit, but the car eventually crashed and the driver fled on foot, charging documents stated. The Expedition was towed to Hammond for further processing. Police wrote in the affidavit that they discovered two cellphones in the car. Officers later discovered via cellphone location data that Smith was near the Serenity Lounge at the time of the homicide, according to the probable-cause affidavit. Further analysis of Smith’s phone showed a video with Emory in it, and Emory was wearing the same outfit as one of the suspects shown in surveillance footage of the homicide. Police later found that Smith only had two contacts saved in his phone’s address book. Officers wrote in the affidavit that one of those contacts had the same phone number that Smith provided when he rented the Expedition in Indianapolis. That contact was later discovered to be Miller. Miller’s phone was pinged Sept. 19 at the rental car center in Indianapolis and Sept. 25 at the Serenity Lounge around the time of the murder. Police also uncovered a text message Miller sent to Smith about 12 hours after the homicide, in which Miller said “See if my ID in your car.” Mathis’s number was also found in Smith’s phone, but Mathis’s attorney, John Cantrell, argued at Mathis’s bail petition that the number hadn’t been used in months, so there was no way to know whether his client was using it at the time of the homicide. Cantrell also asked an officer at the hearing if he knew who the third shooter was or who the getaway car driver was. The officer said he wasn’t sure. Mathis’s next court appearance is set for July 6, and Miller’s is set for July 13, both in Vasquez’s courtroom.	https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/local-news-lake-criminal-court-cordero-miller-byron-emory-joseph-smith-marcus-mathis-judge-salvador-vasquez-murder-brian-leonard-mark-watson-serenity-lounge/article_2ee7c82e-1930-11ee-8b6d-6b558e0c74ca.html	2023-07-03T04:16:07	1	https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/local-news-lake-criminal-court-cordero-miller-byron-emory-joseph-smith-marcus-mathis-judge-salvador-vasquez-murder-brian-leonard-mark-watson-serenity-lounge/article_2ee7c82e-1930-11ee-8b6d-6b558e0c74ca.html
LIBERTY, Ind — A day of camping turned into a hospital visit for three people in Liberty, Indiana Sunday. A tree fell on the campers' site at Whitewater Memorial Park. Crews were called to the site to investigate what led up to the incident. Authorities said the victims were a 15-year-old, 35-year-old and someone in their 60's. There were strong storms in the area when the incident occurred. Each of their injuries are non-life threatening, according to officials.	https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/three-sent-hospital-after-tree-falls-on-campsite-liberty-indiana/531-8c42abbd-0f3a-4a49-88b4-8fd101ada53f	2023-07-03T04:21:20	1	https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/three-sent-hospital-after-tree-falls-on-campsite-liberty-indiana/531-8c42abbd-0f3a-4a49-88b4-8fd101ada53f
DALLAS — Ellie Breaux graduated from the University of North Texas in May -- and just over a month later, she was crowned Miss Texas 2023. Talk about an eventful year! Over the weekend, the annual Miss Texas pageant was held, as women from throughout the state represented their regions, counties and cities in a competition to vie for the ultimate prize. "I still can't believe this is real life. I am constantly having to look at myself in the mirror to be sure I'm not dreaming," Breaux wrote in an Instagram post. Breaux entered the pageant as Miss Tarrant County 2023. According to her scholarship donation page, she recently graduated from UNT with a bachelor's in marketing. She wrote that she previously competed in Miss Texas events and placed second runner-up while in college. Breaux was also a member of the University of North Texas Dance Team. "We are so proud of you and your perseverance and determination to never give up on your dreams!" the dance team wrote in a congratulatory Instagram post. "You are going to be the most gracious, vivacious and fierce @missamericatx and we will be cheering you on all the way to Miss America!" As the daughter of a Houston police officer, Breaux wrote that she hopes to use her pageant opportunities to promote her "Cops in the Community" initiative, which looks to bridge the gap between local communities and police officers. "My goal is for our children to perceive police officers as heroes rather than adversaries," she wrote. Breaux will now represent the state of Texas in the 2024 Miss America pageant.	https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/unt-grad-ellie-breaux-2023-miss-texas-heads-to-miss-america-pageant/287-0b148c2a-43bb-4671-9de0-99165e8e2de5	2023-07-03T04:22:19	1	https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/unt-grad-ellie-breaux-2023-miss-texas-heads-to-miss-america-pageant/287-0b148c2a-43bb-4671-9de0-99165e8e2de5
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NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Family and friends of 18-month-old Iris Alfera held a vigil and a balloon release for the toddler who died before she could celebrate her second birthday. Iris died on Thursday at UPMC Children’s Hospital after an incident that happened on the 400 block of Electric Street in New Castle at 2:06 p.m. on June 25. The family of the toddler says she died of child abuse. People gathered in Riverwalk Park to seek justice for Iris. The event was also held to offer comfort to people who are struggling. Support dogs were brought to help people who needed them. “A lot of kids here. I know it’s difficult for them, people grieving,” said Lori Hainer with Lawrence County Comfort Canines. Nobody is charged in the toddler’s death at this time. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. \| Watch WPXI NOW TRENDING NOW: ©2023 Cox Media Group	https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/family-new-castle-toddler-who-died-hold-vigil-look-answers/UUAQNO4KLZB4XPF3J7HTZY7KYY/	2023-07-03T04:31:09	1	https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/family-new-castle-toddler-who-died-hold-vigil-look-answers/UUAQNO4KLZB4XPF3J7HTZY7KYY/
SOUTH BRISTOL, Maine — When the Thompson Ice House Museum advertised its ice cream social on July 2, rain or shine, it wasn't kidding. For Caroline and Ken Lincoln, carrying the tradition of harvesting ice in the winter, storing it under hay through the spring, and turning the ice into ice cream in the summer is a way of life that can't be stopped. "It feels good for people to come out and have an ice cream on a Sunday afternoon in the pouring rain, it's great," Ken Lincoln said. Ken Lincoln said he doesn't remember an ice cream social where it rained as bad as it did Sunday, but Caroline Lincoln said they counted roughly one hundred cars just within the first few hours of opening. The Thompson Ice House has been functioning as a museum for 30 years and uses the same equipment on display to harvest ice during the winter months. Some of the tools seen Sunday are around 150 years old, according to organizers. The ice harvested in the winter time is stored in a barn, insulated by being stacked together and with hay on top of it. This method is the same way used for two hundred years, according to the ice house organizers.	https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maines-ice-harvesting-tradition-continues-in-the-rain/97-ef77bf7b-c5e5-493f-bb6a-121dd018d304	2023-07-03T04:33:39	1	https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maines-ice-harvesting-tradition-continues-in-the-rain/97-ef77bf7b-c5e5-493f-bb6a-121dd018d304
MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office released hours of body camera video that reveals that Susan Lorincz, who was charged with shooting her neighbor, made multiple calls to deputies complaining about the victim’s children. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<< Investigators said a feud between neighbors continued to intensify as time went on. The multiple hours of the body camera footage show Lorincz was no stranger to dialing 911. According to Marion Central County Sheriff’s Office, there were repeated visits to her home over the past year. Read: Permitless carry gun law starts Saturday; here’s what it means for Central Florida Investigators said Lorincz accused her neighbor’s children of harassing her. But the children said it was the other way around. Last month, Lorincz was arrested for the shooting of her neighbor, Ajike (A.J.) Owens. Since then, the State Attorney’s Office has brought manslaughter charges against the Ocala resident. Read: Central Florida man wanted for sexual battery of minor, other warrants. In April. Lorincz is seen on video accusing her neighbors of stealing her mail, calling her names, throwing things at her window, and trespassing on her property. “I’ve been here when the kids were playing tag, and they’re trespassing,” Lorenz told deputies on video that responded to her 911 call. Read: Ocala Police conduct investigation after man dies from gunshot But it was Lorincz who was the aggressor, her neighbors said. According to one neighbor, Lorincz used numerous racial slurs on their children. Deputies said none of the children were over 15 years old, and none of the calls ever led to arrests or citations. According to the Sheriff’s office, there was an attempt to get neighbors and Lorincz to sort things out among themselves. Read: Firefighters rescue dog after child starts a firework indoors, officials say Authorities also told parents to keep their children away from private property. But on June 2nd, A.J. Owens was shot through a locked door when she went to defend her children, according to the Sheriff’s Office. “I didn’t know what to do. I just grabbed my gun and shot at the door. I thought she was going to kill me.” Lorincz told deputies. Read: Central Florida community reacts to UCF joining Big 12 According to an arrest report, Lorincz swung an umbrella at the victim’s children and threw a pair of roller skates, hitting one of Owen’s children on their feet. That’s when A.J. Owens knocked on her door, according to investigators Lorincz shot her with a gun. Read: ‘Visionary leader’: Central Florida community remembers Rev. Dr. Randolph Bracy Jr. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Lorincz told deputies she bought the gun for protection after a different argument with Owens last year. Investigators said Lorincz initially tried to claim she was standing her ground. But the Marion County Sheriff called the shooting unjustifiable. Read: Florida first responders prepare for worst-case scenarios during ‘Operation Overamped’ Lorincz faces up to thirty years in prison if convicted, according to the Sheriff’s Office. She is being held at Marion County Jail. Her bond was set for $154,000. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2023 Cox Media Group	https://www.wftv.com/news/local/body-cam-video-shows-susan-lorincz-calling-marion-county-sheriff-dozens-times-before-shooting/CAFKA7FHING6FLODBBKTPKEBKU/	2023-07-03T04:34:14	0	https://www.wftv.com/news/local/body-cam-video-shows-susan-lorincz-calling-marion-county-sheriff-dozens-times-before-shooting/CAFKA7FHING6FLODBBKTPKEBKU/
MILLVILLE, Pa. — Residents in part of Columbia County are now under a water boil advisory. Officials say residents on the Millville borough water system should boil their water until further notice. The advisory is due to a water service line break. Looking for more ways to watch WNEP? WNEP is now on Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices. Download the WNEP app today to watch Newswatch 16, WNEP's Home & Backyard, and Pennsylvania Outdoor Life live, replays, and video on demand. Download the WNEP app to get breaking news alerts, weather, sports, and important stories at home or on the go. Want to see what Newswatch 16's newscast was like in 1976? Head on over to WNEP's YouTube.	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/boil-advisory-in-effect-for-millville-residents-columbia-county-wnep-newswatch16/523-afe7cb3d-3dd3-407e-8427-a1d68e882761	2023-07-03T04:41:57	1	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/boil-advisory-in-effect-for-millville-residents-columbia-county-wnep-newswatch16/523-afe7cb3d-3dd3-407e-8427-a1d68e882761
MOOSIC, Pa. — Police in Lackawanna County are investigating after a woman was found dead in her hotel room Saturday afternoon. Officials say the 39-year-old woman was from Vermont. The coroner believes she may have ingested illicit drugs. The woman's name has not been released. The case is considered suspicious and is being investigated by Moosic Police and the Lackawanna District Attorney's office. Want to see what Newswatch 16's newscast was like in 1976? Head on over to WNEP's YouTube.	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/death-investigation-underway-in-lackawanna-county-moosic-police-and-the-lackawanna-district-attorneys-office-wnep/523-aab97325-75bc-4a98-80e6-2d46caa35e21	2023-07-03T04:42:03	1	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/death-investigation-underway-in-lackawanna-county-moosic-police-and-the-lackawanna-district-attorneys-office-wnep/523-aab97325-75bc-4a98-80e6-2d46caa35e21
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Fire damaged a house in Lackawanna County. Flames broke out at the place at the intersection of Matechak and Taylor roads, in Scott Township, around 10 a.m. Sunday Officials say it the house was under construction and no one was living there. A fire marshal is investigating the cause, but officials say the fire in Lackawanna County is not suspicious. Want to see what Newswatch 16's newscast was like in 1976? Head on over to WNEP's YouTube.	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/fire-damages-home-in-lackawanna-county-matechak-and-taylor-scott-township-wnep/523-573070ea-ae33-4fae-a90a-addefe619a43	2023-07-03T04:42:09	1	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/fire-damages-home-in-lackawanna-county-matechak-and-taylor-scott-township-wnep/523-573070ea-ae33-4fae-a90a-addefe619a43
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Scranton Jewish Food Festival is taking place in Lackawanna County. Admission is free to the four-day celebration of Jewish ethnic food held at Nay Aug Park. All proceeds from the festival go to the Jewish Discovery Center, which offers activities and religious services for children and adults. The Jewish food takes place until Wednesday at 7 p.m. Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel.	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/jewish-food-festival-taking-place-in-lackawanna-county-jewish-discovery-center-nay-aug-park-wnep-scranton/523-c752fbe8-75d7-45c7-a407-c7ee59ffbc75	2023-07-03T04:42:15	1	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/jewish-food-festival-taking-place-in-lackawanna-county-jewish-discovery-center-nay-aug-park-wnep-scranton/523-c752fbe8-75d7-45c7-a407-c7ee59ffbc75
SCRANTON, Pa. — Police in Lackawanna County are looking for whoever is responsible for dumping a dog. A pitbull puppy was placed in a dumpster in the 1800 block of Brick Avenue around 12 p.m. The dog is now at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. If you have any information on who dumped the dog, you should call Scranton police at (570) 348-4130. Looking for more ways to watch WNEP? WNEP is now on Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices. Download the WNEP app today to watch Newswatch 16, WNEP's Home & Backyard, and Pennsylvania Outdoor Life live, replays, and video on demand. Download the WNEP app to get breaking news alerts, weather, sports, and important stories at home or on the go. See more pets and animal stories on WNEP’s YouTube playlist.	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/puppy-placed-in-dumpster-in-scranton-brick-avenue-griffin-pond-animal-shelter-wnep/523-2a1d64b0-c02c-4ca3-9212-1ab228a26475	2023-07-03T04:42:21	0	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/puppy-placed-in-dumpster-in-scranton-brick-avenue-griffin-pond-animal-shelter-wnep/523-2a1d64b0-c02c-4ca3-9212-1ab228a26475
FLEETVILLE, Pa. — Lackawanna State Park is almost at capacity this Fourth of July weekend. "Camping is a big thing this week, boating, fishing, there's a lot of trail users as trail users right over your shoulder there. So there's a lot of people out in the trails," said Park Manager Rob Barrese. Barrese says if you're heading to the park as part of your holiday weekend adventures, there are some safety concerns to keep in mind. "Biggest thing right now is we have a very large influx of traffic on these roads that we haven't had because at one has shut down the rerouted people through the Blue Route. So we've had quite a massive uptick in vehicles on these back roads. And there's been a number of accidents over the last few days, so people should be aware of that," Barrese said. He says to keep park rules in mind, no fireworks are allowed in the park. For John Morgan and his family from Scranton, you have to light it up in other ways while at the park. While his family is having fun here this weekend, they're biggest concern is the weather. "We definitely made some preparations, definitely extra time. Extra canopies, walls for the canopies. I'm pretty much a ponchos gotta have ponchos. It's just the basics. And any rain could main for some slippery conditions on the trails afterward," Morgan said. "As far as the trails go, they should wear the appropriate footwear. Make sure that they have a trail map your slips and falls, and things like that are really a problem when it rained, and we've got muddy trails," Barrese added. Just some things to keep in mind as you explore this holiday weekend in Lackawanna County. Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel.	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/safety-reminders-for-your-fourth-of-july-activities-lackawanna-state-park-wnep/523-8715503b-13dd-4442-aa8f-588cd721e7bb	2023-07-03T04:42:27	1	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/safety-reminders-for-your-fourth-of-july-activities-lackawanna-state-park-wnep/523-8715503b-13dd-4442-aa8f-588cd721e7bb
PITTSTON, Pa. — All Richard Jenkins has left of his sixth great-grandfather is a powder horn. His grandfather carried it on his hip throughout his trek during the Revolutionary War. "And all the towns, wherever there was a battle, they're all notated on the horn," Jenkins said. But Jenkins' family history is also the local history of Luzerne County. "Washington appoints my grandfather as a chief guide for Sullivan's march to guide 600 men and 200 boats and two generals for the Wyoming massacre," Jenkins explained. Former president George Washington worked side by side with Jenkins' sixth great-grandfather for days during the battle of Wyoming. But Jenkins' cousins paid the ultimate sacrifice on July 2, 1778. "And those two, Benjamin and Stukley, were the first to fall in the whole Wyoming campaign, the Wyoming Massacre," Jenkins said. Jenkins family graves live at the Jenkins Harding Cemetery in West Pittston, and the area's historical society want their neighbors to know about their legacy. "Most of the colonial heritage is gone," Jenkins noted. "And there are so many people that have no clue what this little, triangle-shaped cemetery is all about, and that's why we started educating," said Mary Protelli, West Pittson Historical Society President. "It's great that we finally honor them who fell before the battle, but they were victims of the revolutionary war and the fighting that ensued," added Sherry Emershaw, 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment. Saying the sacrifices Jenkins' ancestors made during this moment in history played a big role in the independence the united states has today. "We'd be singing 'God Save the Queen' instead of the Star Spangled Banner on the 4th of the July, so we owe them a debt of gratitude for what their sacrifices were for the freedoms we enjoy today," Emershaw said. Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel.	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/honoring-revolutionary-war-soldiers-in-luzerne-county-richard-jenkins-harding-cemetery-in-west-pittston/523-09708b19-8e35-41a5-8d57-a310f90cb645	2023-07-03T04:42:33	0	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/honoring-revolutionary-war-soldiers-in-luzerne-county-richard-jenkins-harding-cemetery-in-west-pittston/523-09708b19-8e35-41a5-8d57-a310f90cb645
WYOMING, Pa. — As we are days away from the Fourth of July festivities. Many in Luzerne County made their way to the checkout lines of grocery stores. At Gerrity's in Wyoming, shoppers were getting everything they need for their Fourth of July feasts. Shoppers say it was very busy. "I'm not going to lie to you, it was very packed. I was seeing everybody running around, grabbing some stuff for the Fourth of July. You know it's a little bit of pandemonium here at Gerrity's today," said Mmachi Dimoriaku, Swoyersville. Stores like Gerrity's in Wyoming will be open on the Fourth for any last-minute shoppers. Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel.	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/stores-busy-with-july-4th-shoppers-gerritys-in-wyoming-luzerne-county-wnep/523-3e3e3a2f-7be9-47f5-8f00-8d116f15f9d6	2023-07-03T04:42:39	1	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/stores-busy-with-july-4th-shoppers-gerritys-in-wyoming-luzerne-county-wnep/523-3e3e3a2f-7be9-47f5-8f00-8d116f15f9d6
LEWISBURG, Pa. — The destruction left behind by a tornado is what's causing drivers to make a detour to visit some businesses along Westbranch Highway in Kelly Township. What started as a rainy Sunday ended in destruction after a tornado tore through stores in this area like Lite It Fireworks. "It started raining hard, and it got a little windy, and I didn't think nothing of it. Then all the sudden, I saw all the trees break off, blowing and flying through the air," said George Retherford, Melon Man Produce owner. Lite It Fireworks wasn't the only business that found itself in the path of destruction. "I grabbed my girlfriend to keep her from getting hit, and it came through and just let loose. Next thing I know, we're on the ground, and the building is on top of us," Retherford said. Not just any building but Retherford's own fruit stand that he's had for 37 years. "It was 30 seconds, I think, it wasn't long, but it was just fast," Retherford said. People like Christy Toon raced to see what was left of her trailer that was sitting in a flea market lot. "I just started bawling, which is what I could do now, in fact, we have a tree right now laying on my roof," Toon said. The trailer was almost ready to go for the Lycoming Fair next week, and now she can't even get inside the trailer to see what's left. "We were gonna pack it next Sunday, but I guess we're not now," Toon said. While the tornado did destroy several properties, it did not take away hope. "The Melon Man will be back, guaranteed," Retherford said. WATCH: Viewer footage and photos from the central PA tornadoes. Stormtracker 16 Special Report: Post-Tornado Update	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/union-county/surveying-the-damage-left-by-union-county-tornado-george-retherford-melon-man-produce-lite-it-fireworks-christy-toon-wnep/523-a49a5a84-dc08-4699-a51d-c89c90bd04f8	2023-07-03T04:42:46	0	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/union-county/surveying-the-damage-left-by-union-county-tornado-george-retherford-melon-man-produce-lite-it-fireworks-christy-toon-wnep/523-a49a5a84-dc08-4699-a51d-c89c90bd04f8
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes touched down in central Pennsylvania; one in Union County in the Lewisburg area, the other in Exchange in Montour County. Strong storms moved across Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania on Sunday, and two tornadoes touched down on Sunday, as confirmed by the National Weather Service. Both occurred in mostly rural areas. The first was reported just north of Lewisburg in Union County at 4:21 p.m. and caused significant damage to several buildings, including a fireworks store. The second tornado was reported at 4:48 p.m. in Exchange, Montour County. It is unclear if the second tornado is a reformation of the first, and the National Weather Service will have to conduct an on-the-ground evaluation to determine how strong these tornadoes were on the EF scale. Text your photos of the tornado damage to (570) 826-1616. Watch Jeremy's special report on the severe weather: Newswatch 16's Claire Alfree spoke to people who are reeling in what's left of their properties. CLICK HERE to see that story. WATCH: Viewer footage and photos of the central PA tornadoes Check out severe weather tips on WNEP’s YouTube channel.	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/union-county/two-tornadoes-touch-down-in-central-pennsylvania-lewisburg-area-exchange-in-montour-county-wnep/523-f22620e1-8b06-4632-abf9-1a6721ef40fa	2023-07-03T04:42:52	0	https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/union-county/two-tornadoes-touch-down-in-central-pennsylvania-lewisburg-area-exchange-in-montour-county-wnep/523-f22620e1-8b06-4632-abf9-1a6721ef40fa
YAKIMA, Wash. — State fire resources have been mobilized to help fight the Rest Haven fire in Yakima. The fire started on Sunday at around 1:30 p.m. and is estimated to be at 400 acres and growing. The fire is threatening homes, 911 communication towers and Pacific Power trunk lines. There are currently Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations in place. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized state resources to mobilize at around 3:45 p.m. on Sunday at the request of Yakima County Fire District 2. The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is helping coordinate assistance for the fire. Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have only asked for air resources at this time, according to the State Fire Marshal's Office. The Fire Protection Bureau coordinates initial dispatch and administrative oversight of state resources and personnel during mobilazation. The mobilization plan works to quickly notify, assemble and deploy fire service personnel, equipment and other resources from around the state when fires or other disasters exceed the capacity of local jurisdictions, according to the Fire Marshal's Office.	https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/rest-haven-fire-yakima/281-d2c67eac-f37d-4fc2-b47a-19599f646bee	2023-07-03T04:52:39	0	https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/rest-haven-fire-yakima/281-d2c67eac-f37d-4fc2-b47a-19599f646bee
GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston police on Sunday identified a 4-year-old boy who died after falling into a pool at Moody Gardens. First responders were called out to the hotel pool at Moody Gardens around 9:30 p.m. Saturday night after Asher Rayburn, of Paris, Texas, was found in the hotel pool. Witnesses performed lifesaving measures on Asher before authorities took over. The toddler was then taken to the University of Texas Medical Branch health center in critical condition. According to police, Asher died Sunday morning. "The Galveston Police Department would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends directly impacted by this tragic loss," the police department said in a statement. Moody Gardens said Asher and his family were guests at the hotel. "The management and staff at Moody Gardens are devastated by this tragic event and have been working with the authorities as they conduct their investigation to understand the circumstances that led to this accident," the hotel said in a statement. Moody Gardens President and CEO John Zendt asked for community support to get them through the difficult time. "We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred Saturday evening at our hotel. As a parent and grandparent, my heart breaks for this family. We urge everyone to keep this family in their closest prayers," Zendt said in the statement. "We kindly ask for the media’s and public’s understanding and respect for the privacy of the affected family during this profoundly difficult time and all of the other families staying with us. This is a situation that is difficult for anyone to process, especially those who were here and are a part of the Moody Gardens family."	https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/boy-drowns-moody-gardens-galveston-texas/285-4dd6fac8-23da-49aa-ba91-25befc6e890b	2023-07-03T04:59:06	0	https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/boy-drowns-moody-gardens-galveston-texas/285-4dd6fac8-23da-49aa-ba91-25befc6e890b
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The new H-E-B Splash Park at the Texas State Aquarium will open just in time for the holiday ahead, and right in the beginning of summer. The new addition replaces the 12-year-old splash park. It features 15-thousand square feet of fun with designs mimicking aquatic and terrestrial habitats of the Caribbean. The project is 3 times the size of the old splash pad, with custom water features, 3 large slides, a huge 350-gallon water dump feature and more. Get the kids swimsuits ready, the park opens at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 2. More from 3News on KIIITV.com: - Heat may be contributing factor in two elderly deaths in Beeville - Man attacked, killed by pack of dogs in Rockport - Young girl drowns at Aransas Pass Aquatic Center - Wheel of Fortune Live! is coming to Corpus Christi - Potentially dangerous bacteria found in Gulf of Mexico poses health risk to Coastal Bend community - First stay cable to be installed on Harbor Bridge Project - Here's when you can watch the 2023 solar eclipse over Corpus Christi Subscribe to our YouTube channel for your daily news and exclusive extended interviews. Do you have a news tip? Tell 3! Email tell3@kiiitv.com so we can get in touch with you about your story should we have questions or need more information. We realize some stories are sensitive in nature. Let us know if you'd like to remain anonymous.	https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-state-aquariums-new-splash-park-opens-just-in-time-for-summer/503-03ff1b02-e882-4182-8840-592155d62c8b	2023-07-03T04:59:12	1	https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-state-aquariums-new-splash-park-opens-just-in-time-for-summer/503-03ff1b02-e882-4182-8840-592155d62c8b
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A man drowned at a pool in Tampa. A body was found at the popular Honeymoon Island. Fourteen boaters were also rescued in Crystal River. It was just some of the incidents reported over the weekend in the Tampa Bay area. Ahead of the anticipated breaking record for travel, first responders urge Floridians and those visiting to take proper caution. On a day when no part of Clearwater Beach seems empty, Robert Johnson keeps a close eye on his kids. "You don't let them go too far, you keep them pretty close," Johnson of Claremont said. Recent deaths from rip currents have him making sure his family is safe. Recently, at least 10 people died currents from beaches off Florida's panhandle to Alabama. Many of the deaths happened on days with double red flags — which are posted at beach entrances and on lifeguard stations to warn beachgoers of potential rip currents. In Destin, Florida, ex-NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, 35, drowned Tuesday, but local officials said rip currents weren’t observed — and that day, yellow caution flags, not double red flags, were flying at the beach. If you are ever caught in a rip current, the NOAA advises you to relax since rip currents do not pull you underwater and swim along the shoreline until you escape the current's pull. When free from the current's pull, swim at an angle away from the current toward shore. The U.S. Coast Guard is working with more than 15 agencies along the Gulf waters in the Tampa Bay area to make sure everyone on the water is in compliance. "Always make sure you have a life jacket on board. You want to make sure you not only have one for every person but you also need to have one for whether they're a child, adult or an infant," Chief Derek Waters explained. "There are three different sizes. You want to make sure you have the appropriate size for the people that you have on your boat." Waters also reminded boaters that along with the standard expectation of a horn, whistle and flares, it is now law for a vessel operator to have on a kill switch that shuts the engine off in case the operator goes overboard. Personal locator beacons are also highly advised. Officials also said it's best practice to have a float plan and know what the conditions are before getting into the water to swim or onto it with a vessel. Local agencies say they are fully staffed, equipped and ready. Sarasota Fire Department plans to have fire boats on the waterways in case of any fires. They're urging boaters and beachgoers to stay hydrated and understand all of the possible hazards they might encounter. "Enjoy your boating heat with all of the guidance that we've given you ...limit your alcohol consumption, monitor the navigational aids out in the channels and utilize those and watch the tide to have a safe and fun weekend," Assistant Fire Chief Tim Dorsey said. It's also advised people to swim near a lifeguard. The Associated Press contributed to this report.	https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/fourth-of-july-safety-water-boating-patrol/67-f608575a-2bdb-4ec3-ade4-da5d31b00ed6	2023-07-03T05:04:24	0	https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/fourth-of-july-safety-water-boating-patrol/67-f608575a-2bdb-4ec3-ade4-da5d31b00ed6
Ukrainian exchange student excels in Burkburnett Burkburnett resident, high school graduate and debater Mariia Vorozhko has thrived in a situation that, in the best of times, would be strange, unfamiliar and difficult. But these are far from the best of times in Ukraine, Vorozhko’s home country. She came to Burkburnett in 2021 as part of FLEX, the Future Leaders Exchange program, with plans to spend a year in the States before returning to her family. Those return plans were postponed when war engulfed Ukraine in early 2022, and Vorozhko has made the best of the extended stay. Chief among her accomplishments is a third-place finish in the state’s Lincoln-Douglas debates. Vorozhko said she’s faced a fair share of challenges in Texas - everything from missing her family to the sweltering summer heat - but one thing she struggled with in debate was adjusting to thinking critically in her second language. “Debating in my second language is definitely kind of a struggle. Basically people who are born here, they don’t have a very big advantage, but it’s just something that they have from birth, like they know English. And it’s a lot easier for them to talk in English and argue in English and formulate their thoughts,” Vorozhko said. She added that debate, a competition that frequently involves current events, required her to immerse herself more deeply in studying the U.S. “Especially if you debate about the U.S. government or something that’s connected to politics or something like that, it’s sometimes hard for me to grasp it because I wasn’t born here and I don’t fully understand. So it always took a little more time for me to research that and understand that. But eventually I just got through and I learned it and it was very fun, so it just took a little more work, that’s it,” Vorozhko said. While the prolonged stay in Texas has enabled her to accomplish more and pursue her interests further, Vorozhko said the absence from her family has been difficult. “And of course about my family, just not being able to grow up with them and just feel like I’m a part of the bigger story with them. And it’s kind of sad because now I’m nearly 18 so I was kind of supposed to go off to college and stuff but I’m sad that like those two years which I could have spent with my family I didn’t spend with them. But again I have a great host family so it was a good and a bad thing,” Vorozhko said. Everyone from her teachers to her host family have been impressed by her accomplishments and dedication. Misti Todd, Vorozhko’s host mother, said Vorozhko has worked hard to excel in difficult circumstances. “It takes a village to raise a child. I say it takes an even bigger village to get a child from another country through school through the act of war. Despite all of this, she accomplished a tremendous amount,” Todd said. With high school behind her, Vorozhko has her sights set on her next goal: college. She was recently able to tour her future school in Oregon with her mother, but said she may not get to see any of her family in Ukraine again until next summer. But distance from home and trying times haven’t stopped her from pursuing her goals before. “I personally like challenging myself and just doing new things,” she said, adding, “Just putting myself into an environment where there are a lot of smart people who have the same goals as me.”	https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/07/02/ukrainian-student-earns-high-marks-in-school-debate/70374676007/	2023-07-03T05:07:48	0	https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/07/02/ukrainian-student-earns-high-marks-in-school-debate/70374676007/
Flooding shut parts of I-94 after weekend of steady rain Flooding from weekend thunderstorms closed parts of Interstate 94 Sunday night, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Westbound I-94 and the Lodge were closed for about a one-and-a-half mile stretch and westbound I-94 at Interstate 75 was shut for less than one mile, MDOT reported. MDOT reported that I-94 at I-75 had reopened by 11:16 p.m. "Due to the large volume of rain we received in a very short time, we do have some flooding" on I-94, said MDOT spokeswoman Diane Cross in an email. "We are expecting it to subside shortly." Thunderstorms hit Metro Detroit over the weekend but the rain is expected to fade on Monday, said Alex Manion, meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in White Lake Township. "We're going to have a lower chance for thunderstorms on Monday. It's not going be anything like" Sunday, Manion said. There may be some isolated storms in the afternoon, he said. "Anyone that received thunderstorms probably got about 1 to 2 inches in a one-to-two-hour time period," over the weekend, Manion said. The National Weather Service reported that Shelby Township in Macomb County had 1.6 inches of rain in two hours Sunday afternoon. Wolverine Lake saw 1.4 inches through repeated thunderstorms. Southgate received 1.4 inches in 18 hours. A National Weather Service employee reported about 8 inches of water on Commerce Road between Warner and Cedarbank drives in West Bloomfield on Sunday evening. laguilar@detroitnews.com	https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/07/02/flooding-shut-parts-of-i-interstate-94-after-weekend-of-steady-rain/70377921007/	2023-07-03T05:08:14	1	https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/07/02/flooding-shut-parts-of-i-interstate-94-after-weekend-of-steady-rain/70377921007/
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