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The Warhawk Air Museum has a new executive director.
Carson Spear was announced as the museum's new leader on June 29. He replaces Sue Paul, who co-founded the museum with her husband, John, in 1989, according to a press release.
The Warhawk Air Museum has a new executive director.
Carson Spear was announced as the museum's new leader on June 29. He replaces Sue Paul, who co-founded the museum with her husband, John, in 1989, according to a press release.
Sue Paul will retain a high-profile role as chairman of the museum's board of directors, the release said.
Spear has worked for Target for the last 18 years, including as a store director in Chico, California, from 2010 to 2019, and store director in Salt Lake City since August 2022, according to his LinkedIn profile. Before that, he was a combat platoon leader during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad, and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart during his combat service, the release said.
“I am incredibly honored and excited to be part of the Warhawk Air Museum family," Spear said in the release. "Ever since I returned from Iraq, I have been passionate about helping veterans and I am truly grateful to be able to help educate visitors about the cost of freedom and honor those who paid its price in my role as executive director, especially with the new Post 9/11 and Global War on Terror expansion in the works."
The Global War on Terror expansion Spear referenced is a planned 37,000-square-foot, $3.5 million "state-of-the-art renovation (that) will be designed to not only preserve and honor the history of the Global War on Terror, but also to serve as a gathering place for the military community and civilian visitors to heal, celebrate, honor, and learn," the museum's website states.
“Carson was the absolute perfect fit to lead the Warhawk Air Museum into the next chapter and through the expansion, construction, and establishment of the Post 9/11 wing," Sue Paul said in the release. "Not only does he have real experience as a combat veteran in the Global War on Terror, he also has developed professional leadership and expertise leading significant teams and operations over the last 18 years. We couldn’t be more excited, and we know our membership and mission will benefit from his humble and welcoming approach."
The Warhawk Air Museum, located at 201 Municipal Drive in Nampa, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. More information is available at warhawkairmuseum.org.
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There is no doubt that Virginia was critically important in securing American independence.
“In terms of influencing the shape of the new nation’s ideals and form of government, Virginia really played a key role in the early history of our nation,” said Karen Sherry, senior curator at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
In honor of the Fourth of July, here are 10 facts about events and people from Virginia that helped shape the American Revolution:
1. Virginia was the largest and wealthiest of the 13 colonies.
During the Revolutionary era, Virginia was the most populated of the original 13 colonies, with approximately 538,000 residents by 1780. Virginia also had the largest number of slaves out of the 13 colonies, with over 140,000 by 1760. Slaves made up almost 40% of the colony's population by 1790. Slaves often worked in fields throughout Virginia to harvest crops like tobacco, which became the base of Virginia’s economy as wealthy slave owners could profit off cheap labor and the cash crop’s high demand.
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2. Many of the Founding Fathers were from Virginia.
Three of the seven people that historian Richard B. Morris deemed America’s Founding Fathers are Virginia natives: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and George Washington. Other notable Revolutionary era figures from Virginia include Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, George Mason, James Monroe and George Wythe.
3. The "Father of his Country" was from Virginia.
George Washington, the first president of the United States who held office from 1789 to 1797, was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Though he did not sign the Declaration of Independence, Washington earned the title “Father of his Country” for his crucial role in fighting off the British while serving as the commander in chief of the Continental Army. Washington died and is buried at his Mount Vernon estate in Virginia, which is now a historical landmark where people can go to learn more about his life and legacy.
4. Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
While Washington was known as the “sword” of America’s independence, Thomas Jefferson was labeled the “pen.” He was the first to put the pen — or quill — on the paper that would become the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson, who was born in Shadwell, Virginia, worked alongside John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston and Roger Sherman to finalize the document. Jefferson died at his plantation, called Monticello, which is now a historical landmark near Charlottesville. Remarkably, Jefferson passed away on the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and only hours before John Adams.
5. Patrick Henry delivered the “Give me liberty, or give me death” speech in Richmond.
Taking his place among the “sword” and the “pen,” Hanover County's Patrick Henry was sometimes called the “voice” of independence, Sherry said. As a politician and speaker, Henry is well-known for the famous “Give me liberty, or give me death” speech that he delivered during the Second Virginia Convention held at St. John’s Church in Richmond in 1775. These influential words soon became the rallying cry for the revolution against the British. Sherry noted that Henry’s sentiments also inspired those seeking freedom from slavery, as Gabriel — an enslaved African American who led the 1800 slave revolt in Henrico County, now known as “Gabriel’s Conspiracy” — intended to wave a flag with "death or liberty" written on it.
6. James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution.”
Hailing from Port Conway, Virginia, James Madison is known not only as the fourth U.S. president but also as the “Father of the Constitution.” As a co-author of The Federalist Papers and a leader during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, Madison played a crucial role in drafting, promoting and ratifying the U.S. Constitution. Later on, Madison also proposed many of the amendments that would become the Bill of Rights in June 1789.
7. The Fifth Virginia Convention took place in Williamsburg and called for the Declaration of Independence.
The meeting was held in Williamsburg from May 6 to July 5, 1776. On May 15, members of the Convention declared that Virginia was independent from British rule. Additional resolutions were also adopted during the meeting: a call for the Virginia declaration of rights and the establishment of a republican constitution. But more importantly, members instructed the Continental Congress to declare U.S. independence. Virginia delegate Richard Henry Lee then met with members of the Second Continental Congress on June 7 in Philadelphia and proposed U.S. independence by saying “these colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.”
8. The Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by George Mason, included many of the political ideas that shaped the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
While Sherry noted George Mason may be a lesser-known figure of the Revolutionary era, the Fairfax native has strongly affected American political conversations. In June 1776, Mason drafted the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which incorporates several ideas echoed in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, including the assertion that all men are created equal, the notion that the government’s purpose is to serve the people, the right to vote, the separation of powers within the U.S. government, and freedom of speech, press and religion. Mason originally opposed the ratification of the Constitution because he felt it gave too much power to the government and a Bill of Rights was needed. It was also Virginia’s Declaration of Rights that first designated Virginia as a “commonwealth” to emphasize the fact that people instead of the government should hold power.
9. The last major battle of the American Revolution ended on Virginia soil.
While the U.S. declared independence from Britain in 1776, it was not fully achieved until the conclusion of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, Sherry said. The battle took place in Yorktown, Virginia, where outnumbered British forces surrendered to the Continental Army and French allies. This was the last major land battle before negotiations for peace between the U.S. and Britain began and the Treaty of Paris was signed.
10. James Armistead Lafayette, a Virginia-born slave, was crucial in helping the U.S. win the Revolutionary War.
James Armistead Lafayette was a slave born in Virginia and who served in the Continental Army as a double agent. Armistead worked under the Marquis de Lafayette, a commander of the U.S.-allied French forces, to infiltrate the British forces and relay crucial information to Lafayette while also feeding lies to the British troops. Armistead is credited with tipping Lafayette off about the British troops’ plans to move to Yorktown in the fall of 1781: information that helped U.S. and allied forces secure victory in the final battle of the Revolutionary War. | https://richmond.com/news/local/fourth-july-ten-facts-about-virginia/article_4cbf831a-1777-11ee-a74c-ef367366a39e.html | 2023-07-03T19:52:10 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/fourth-july-ten-facts-about-virginia/article_4cbf831a-1777-11ee-a74c-ef367366a39e.html |
The Monday After: Canton has long enjoyed 'Monumental' celebration of Fourth of July
A sky full of "Monumental Fireworks" will take to the air over the McKinley National Memorial in explosive color tonight on the eve of the Fourth of July.
Before those fireworks are exploded, beginning about 9:45 p.m., those gathered on the grounds of the adjacent McKinley Presidential Library & Museum also will celebrate the holiday with food and song. Jimmy and the Soul Blazers will provide musical entertainment, while food trucks also will be on site.
"Officially this is an event put on by the City of Canton on our grounds, and we work closely with many departments to make sure it is successful," said Kimberly Kenney, executive director of McKinley museum.
Kenney noted this is the second July 4 celebration since the event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We can't thank (organizer) Pat Harper enough for organizing this event, including raising the funds for a spectacular fireworks show every year."
Early celebrations in Canton
Stark County's celebration of the Fourth of July has almost as long a history as the country.
The first time that John Saxton's newly founded newspaper – The Ohio Repository – reported on a celebration of the Fourth of July was in 1815.
"The day we celebrate," began the first toast listed in the paper of July 6, 1815. "May future generations recur to it as the birthday of National Independence; unhurt by assaults from without; unimpaired by folly and treachery within."
Another toast was to "The Constitution of the United States," although the toast itself more accurately praised those who defended it. The Constitution, it explained, was "formed by men whose memories are consecrated by their great and virtuous deeds," and "it demands the reverence of every American."
"The American Fair," began the final toast listed by Saxton in his first report on the most patriotic of America's holidays. "Heaven's last best gift to man."
Celebrating through decades
A few years later, in 1826, Stark County helped celebrate the first 50 years of the existence of the United States with prayer, a dinner, a military march, cannon fire and more toasts.
Among those toasts was one "to the memory of Gen. (John) Stark," the Revolutionary War officer from New Hampshire for whom Stark County is named. It included a bit of grumbling about the government that also had been brought to life by Independence Day in 1776.
"His short speech to his soldiers did more good than the speeches of six hours length did in the Senate of the U.S. at the last session."
The 100th anniversary of the birth of the country was celebrated raucously in Canton in 1876.
"The spirit of '76 broke out in Canton on Monday night, and the 'oldest inhabitant' never heard such a racket as prevailed from midnight until one o'clock, murdering sleep and raising the town generally," the weekly Repository reported on July 7, 1876. "Bells were run, whistles were blown, while firecrackers and torpedoes added their din to the deafening volume of sound which heralded in the Centennial year of our glorious Republic."
It was a notable birthday party for our country, "and we must have some noise," said the newspaper. Displays of patriotism – the hanging of flags, the playing of music, the reciting of historical addresses, and explosions – were expected.
The county helped the country start the second hundred years of its life, the newspaper said, "with as much hope and prospect of continued growth and prosperity" as the first century.
Celebrating a bicentennial
The Fourth of July celebration in 1926 on the 150th anniversary of the U.S. was frenetic, with events spread over three days. A parade weaved along the streets of Canton. A flying circus and motor derby were offered at the fairgrounds. A concert and fireworks were held at Meyers Lake Amusement Park.
The Repository called the latter "one of the most elaborate displays of fireworks which has been seen at Meyers Lake park in many years."
By the bicentennial in 1976, however, that multi-day celebration was evolving into a celebration that was formal in nature, staged in several communities. A parade and concert were part of Festival U.S.A. in Minerva and a holiday festival also was held in East Canton. Navarre offered Old Landmark Days and people in North Canton took in a Chautauqua tent show.
Many events held in recognition of the U.S. Bicentennial were coordinated by Canton Bicentennial Commission, led by director Tom Haas, who had been named to the position by Stark County Historical Society's director Gervis Brady.
In Canton, activities included an All-American Concert in the Park at McKinley National Memorial on Friday, July 2, 1976; Festival '76 in Monument Park on Saturday, July 3, including the performance of a jazz band and followed by fireworks that "outlined the dome of McKinley monument." The celebration concluded with the Bicentennial Religious Service in Canton Memorial Auditorium on Sunday, July 4.
The evening was clear for the fireworks that ended Festival '76, recalled Haas.
"By dark many, many more people with families showed up for the fireworks which were shot off from behind the monument," recalled Haas. "I remember, as the breeze was seemingly coming in from the north, I was very worried about sizzling firework debris falling on people’s heads. Thank God nothing happened. The kids and families loved that evening."
People of Stark County continue to love Fourth of July events. Many remain similar to ones held for the 1976 Bicentennial. Food, fun, music and, of course, fireworks all are part of recognizing the nation born from the American Revolution.
Ever since Haas and his historical commission staged Festival '76 the McKinley monument has seemed a logical site for the annual display of patriotism.
"The fireworks at the McKinley National Memorial have become a tradition enjoyed by generations of people in Stark County," said Kenney. "Everyone looks forward to this celebration. There is no better backdrop for a fireworks display than the Monument!"
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Massillon postpones Independence Day Celebration; fireworks will go on
MASSILLON – The city's fireworks bonanza is planned to go on as scheduled tonight, but the rest of the Independence Day Celebration downtown has been postponed due to the threat of severe weather, Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry announced.
"The weather looks like a 60% chance of rain between 5 and 8 p.m. (today), so we just have to work around it," the mayor told The Independent this afternoon.
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Activities like the Li'l Miss Liberty and Li'l Uncle Sam pageants, as well as the live music concert by New Wave Nation, have been postponed until Wednesday on Duncan Plaza.
"The rain can be miserable for kids when they're all dressed up," the mayor said, noting that the celebration is one of the city's best attended annual events.
"We want it to be a comfortable and enjoyable event for everyone," she added.
However, the fireworks, sponsored by Aqua Ohio, remain scheduled for 9:45 p.m today.
"The (planning) needed to reschedule fireworks can be difficult," said Catazaro-Perry. "So we're moving forward with that."
Massillon's Independence Day Celebration now set for Wednesday on Duncan Plaza includes food trucks, music and family entertainment, will feature:
5 p.m.: Pageant registration
6 p.m.: Pageant
7:30 p.m.: New Wave Nation concert | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/massillon/2023/07/03/massillon-postpones-independence-day-celebration-fireworks-will-go-on/70379258007/ | 2023-07-03T19:55:11 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/massillon/2023/07/03/massillon-postpones-independence-day-celebration-fireworks-will-go-on/70379258007/ |
Hello Alliance: Stop No. 359 on couple's tour of every Texas Roadhouse
- Virginia couple wants to visit every Texas Roadhouse location.
- Mike and Judy McNamara were at the Alliance location Saturday.
- The stop was No. 359 on their culinary tour.
ALLIANCE ‒ Just call them the Texas Roadhouse warriors.
This husband and wife from Franklin, Virginia, rolled into the restaurant parking lot on West State Street NW in a red 2012 GMC, one-ton pickup shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday. Clearly, there was something different about this pair of 70 year olds from Franklin, Virginia.
The couple was dressed in Roadhouse T-shirts and ball caps; a pair of Roadhouse earrings accented her outfit; he opted for a giant Roadhouse belt buckle.
Inside, staff was ready and waiting. A handwritten greeting on the lobby floor announced: "Welcome Mike & Judy McNamara. Get ready for your most LEGENDARY experience yet!"
"Get your picture," Judy told her husband, as he pointed his cellphone camera at the floor.
The word "legendary" is often used in advertising for the restaurant chain, founded 30 years ago.
"You're at the best Roadhouse there is," service manager Jake McIlvain told the couple before they were whisked away to a booth, where they'd be handed a gift basket full of goodies from Roadhouse and the Alliance area, in general.
The McNamaras are Roadhouse celebrities.
Goal is to visit all 600-plus locations
The visit was stop No. 359 on an ongoing tag-team tour of Texas Roadhouse locations.
Traveling with a 36-foot camper, and their dog, "Andy," a puggle, the McNamaras ate at a Roadhouse in Elkhart, Indiana, the day before and were due at one in Warren, Ohio, on Sunday. And yes, "Andy," is named for Andy Armadillo, the restaurant chain mascot.
The roots of the McNamara culinary journey date to 2003. That's when they first stepped foot into a Texas Roadhouse, in Knoxville, Tennessee. It didn't become their passion until 2017, after they'd both retired from their jobs at a paper mill.
"It's good food and we are meeting some wonderful people," Mike said of the restaurant employees and others, such as the mayor of Salt Fork, Utah, who picked up their bill on the visit there. "Texas Roadhouse is like one big family."
Along the way, they get to visit local sites, museums and national parks and enjoy their time together. They met in third grade and got married 51 years ago.
"We're not fancy people; we're country folk," Judy explained.
The current leg of their Roadhouse tour began on May 28 and will end on July 5, covering 26 locations. Later this summer, it's on to New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. After that, it's a southern swing to a handful of states.
They'd like to visit all 600-plus Roadhouses.
But at their age, they are realistic.
"We average about 70-something a year, and they're building 40 to 45 new ones a year, so ...," Mike said, rattling off numerous states in which they've visited every Roadhouse.
Two small sirloins, medium well
Before each trip, the couple notifies the chain's corporate headquarters of their itinerary, so a special greeting is now the norm.
Julie Evanoff, marketing coach for 11 Roadhouse locations, including the store in Alliance, said she's not surprised it's the McNamaras' restaurant of choice.
"Consistency ... and atmosphere," she said of the chain, whose reputation has been built upon its steaks.
And steaks were on the menu for the McNamaras Saturday. Their orders were quite similar: 6-ounce sirloins, medium-well, side salads with thousand island dressing, and sweet teas — Judy went with a baked potato; Mike opted for a baked sweet potato.
They don't always get steaks.
Judy's fond of the chicken and shrimp; Mike likes chicken critters and pulled pork. No matter the dish, Judy always finishes hers before Mike is halfway through.
"She woofs it down," he said.
And usually there are some leftovers to take back to the camper.
That suits "Andy" just fine.
"He knows what a Styrofoam container is," Mike said.
When the McNamaras aren't eating at a Texas Roadhouse, they usually aren't eating out. Unless it's at a local favorite near their home, just over the North Carolina border, called Corapeake Country Restaurant.
"They have the best fried chicken," Judy said.
Reach Tim at 330-580-8333 ortim.botos@cantonrep.com.On Twitter: @tbotosREP | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/07/03/alliance-texas-roadhouse-is-stop-no-359-on-mike-and-judy-mcnamaras-tour/70369102007/ | 2023-07-03T19:55:17 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/07/03/alliance-texas-roadhouse-is-stop-no-359-on-mike-and-judy-mcnamaras-tour/70369102007/ |
Meijer grocery store project in Lake Township not moving forward
- Lake Township Meijer grocery project now a question mark.
- The Edison Street NW project was among three in the works in Stark County.
- It's unclear if the project is on hold or scrapped.
LAKE TWP. – A planned Meijer store won't open anytime soon — if at all.
Earlier this year, representatives of the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based grocer began a process for regulatory approval from the Stark County Regional Planning Commission and township zoning office.
But that activity has stopped.
And township Zoning Administrator Nicole Wilkinson said a project engineer informed her in an email on March 24 that "as of now," Meijer will not move forward with the project.
A Meijer spokesman, Erin Cataldo, acknowledged the project is "on hold," but said she had no further information to share.
Representatives of Edison Development Co., owner of the 13-plus acres property at 900 Edison St. NW, did not respond to a request for comment for this story. According to local tax records, Edison Development is located at the same address as HRM Enterprises, both across the street from the proposed grocery site.
HRM is the family-owned company founded by Sol Miller in 1939, which today includes Hartville Hardware, Hartville Marketplace and Hartville Kitchen among its operations.
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Jonelle Melnichenko, chief of planning at the Regional Planning Commission, said the Meijer project earned conditional approval in Feburary. That approval is in effect for two years.
Conditions included the likely required addition of a roundabout on Edison Street (state Route 619) near the store entrance, upon the suggestion of the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Meijer has opened 10 stores in Northeast Ohio, including one in Jackson Township, since 2019.
The Lake Township store was to be 89,988 square feet. Plans called for a drive-up pharmacy, electric vehicle charging, grocery pickup and quick-trip parking, some of which required zoning variances from the township.
The project was among three in Stark County in varying stages of work. A store in Alliance is to open in January 2024, followed by one in North Canton five months later.
The Midwest family-owned Meijer chain can trace its roots to 1934. Today, Meijer operates more than 240 stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
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The Heart of Stark: Celebrating Stark County foster youth graduates
- Students from McKinley, Jackson, Perry and Lake high schools were honored.
- Rising Up .... Moving On celebrates those concluding foster care.
In partnership with The Repository, every Monday, Stark Community Foundation highlights positive happenings in our community. Here’s to Good News Mondays!
For four Stark County students, this summer not only marks the celebration of their high school graduation, but also signifies the end of their time in Stark County Job & Family Services (SCJFS) foster care.
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The Rising Up… Moving On event hosted last month by Project KARE recognized the perseverance and accomplishments of these four foster youth:
- Xavier Brooks graduated from McKinley High School and plans to attend Cleveland State University to become a math professor. Brooks is an active member of SCJFS’ Youth Advisory Board and has helped lead their group sessions.
- Chase Hammond graduated from Jackson High School and plans to pursue a career in the automotive industry. Hammond participated in the automotive technologies program during high school and earned his certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Michael Tapia graduated from Perry High School. Tapia had a successful summer job experience last year while working at Grinders Above & Beyond, and is excited to begin a new job this summer, take on different responsibilities and acquire new skills.
- Gavin Woods graduated from Lake High School and will begin classes at the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute to study entomology and pursue a career in commercial farming and agricultural pest control.
What is Rising Up ... Moving On?
Each year, children in the custody of SCJFS Children Services Division who are receiving their high school diploma, GED certificate or college degree are celebrated at the Rising Up… Moving On event.
These students continue to receive services and support as young adults through SCJFS and the Bridges program until they turn 21, which includes mentorship, financial assistance for higher education and other opportunities.
“Rising Up… Moving On is such a wonderful event because it not only gives these youth the opportunity to be in the spotlight and celebrated for everything they have accomplished, but it also lets them see that they have a huge support system behind them with people who care about their future,” said Tricia Mayle, deputy director of SCJFS Children Services Division.
“Statistics tell us that 1 in 4 children in foster care won’t graduate from high school or earn a GED, but here you have four graduates who worked hard and overcame challenges to achieve success. It’s a very inspiring and emotional day for everyone involved, and we couldn’t be prouder of them.”
The graduates invite family members, foster parents, friends and other significant people in their lives to attend the event alongside public officials, judges, magistrates, caseworkers, SCJFS staff and Project KARE board members.
About Project KARE
Project KARE was established to address the needs of children and families of the SCJFS Children Services Division. The nonprofit organization believes no child deserves to be denied what other children experience because of the inability of their families to provide a safe and nurturing home. Requests for assistance are made through a referral from the child's assigned social worker.
“Project KARE believes it is important to acknowledge these children as we do our very own children — on their birthday, throughout the holiday season, when they return to school in the fall and when they graduate from high school and college,” said Michelle Neisel, Project KARE coordinator.
“We support and recognize the children and families SCJFS serves and the foster parents dedicated to caring for Stark County’s most vulnerable children. The support we receive from our board members, SCJFS staff and the community to make these programs and events possible throughout the year is incredible and very much appreciated.”
Learn more about Project KARE at www.projectkare.com.
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Former MMA greats Mark Coleman, Dan Severn come together for autism awareness in Massillon
- MMA Legends Mark Coleman and Dan Severn will appear at an autism awareness event
- The event will feature a lunch, question-and-answer session and an opportunity to get pictures and autographs with both stars
- All proceeds from the event will benefit the Autism Society of Great Akron and its Step into Autism events.
MASSILLON — Two legendary rivals who fought for the UFC gold in the early days of the promotion will soon come together nearly 25 years later as allies for a good cause.
Former Ohio State wrestler and US Olympian Mark "The Hammer" Coleman and former UFC Champion Dan "The Beast" Severn will take part in a meet-and-greet this August to benefit the Autism Society of Greater Akron's Step into Autism.
Coleman and Severn fought for the UFC heavyweight title back at UFC 12 in 1997. Coleman won that fight by submission in the first round. Both went on to have legendary careers filled with championship gold and main event fights.
Though they were at times rivals, there will be no losers at this event on Aug. 12 at the Nook in Massillon. The winners will be all the kids who benefit from the work done by the Autism Society of Greater Akron and its Step into Autism events.
"The charity helps provide kids with autism obtain various services in the Stark, Summit Medina, Portage and Wayne County areas," event organizer Joe Hershberger said. "They have various programs for kids including swimming classes and other activities, and general needs a young person with autism might happen to have. This was a unique opportunity to bring together two former MMA champions to raise awareness about autism."
Cost is $50 with all proceeds going to the charity. The event will include lunch with both fighters, a question-and-answer session, an autographed flyer and the chance to take a picture with both fighters with your personal camera.
While Coleman and Severn were two of the most intimidating forces in the early days of the UFC, neither had an issue making a joint appearance together, according to Hershberger.
"They were both really supportive and were excited to be a part of this," Hershberger said. "Mark had come down to the pro wrestling event we held in Wooster last year for the charity and he expressed interest in taking part in events for the charity in the future. Dan is from Michigan and we met him at an event up in Mentor. We pitched him taking part in this event and he thought it was a great idea. Both of them are really great guys as well as great fighters."
Raising money for the Step Into Autism charity is of personal importance to Hershberger's son, Dylan. Dylan is on the autism spectrum and is extremely passionate about raising awareness and funds to help others.
"Dylan has always taken part in the annual walk the charity holds," Hershberger said. "His team name for those event has always been Dylan's Champions. He wanted to do more to bring awareness to autism so we started holding a luncheon after the walk with all the proceeds going to the charity."
Holding an event after the walk has become a tradition for the Hershberger family.
"In the past, the events were centered around pro wrestling but we wanted to try something different this year," Hershberger said. "We had a chance to work with two great former MMA champions and we took it. It's all about raising awareness to autism for Dylan. His needs are all met so its not about doing something that benefits him. It's about getting extra help to others."
A sentiment two of the fiercest competitors to ever step into a cage can get behind.
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PITTSBURGH — A woman charged in the death of her 3-year-old stepdaughter was convicted of first-degree murder on Monday.
Laura Ramriez was accused of orchestrating the abuse that led up to the death of Bella Seachrist.
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Investigators say Ramriez and her husband, Jose Eduardo Salazar-Ortiz, starved the little girl to death, tortured her, and physically abused her.
Salazar-Ortiz was found guilty in May 2023.
Ramriez is now awaiting sentencing.
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PITTSBURGH — A popular ice cream spot in Pittsburgh has been named on Yelp’s Top 100 US Ice Cream Shops 2023.
Page’s Dairy Mart on the South Side ranked #16 on the list. The family-owned shop at the intersection of Becks Run Road and East Carson Street has been reviewed by more than 320 Yelpers and has a 4.5-star rating.
One Yelper wrote, “Absolutely the best ice cream shop in Pittsburgh!,” while another wrote, “This is my second time at pages and I can’t wait to come back again.”
According to its Facebook page, Page’s has been in the family for five generations and has been in business for 72 years.
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On July 1, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call of a vehicle overturned on Fairview – Sumner Lane, which was fully engulfed in fire.
Fairview Fire, Coos Forrest Protective Agency, and Coquille Ambulance personnel responded and quickly extinguished the blaze.
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The GMA Garnet Group recently had the inauguration of their newly refurbished dock at their processing plant in Coos Bay.
GMA Americas’ president Rod Liebeck and his team welcomed the first deep draft vessel in nearly 25 years to their upgraded dock. The vessel, named “Azteca,” arrived with the first load of 30,000 tons of garnet sourced directly from GMA’s South African offtake.
The GMA Garnet Group provides the garnet abrasive to the waterjet cutting and protective coating industries. The company has more than 450 employees in 13 offices, two garnet mines and eight processing plants, including five large scale recycling facilities, located across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.
The group reports that their refurbished dock in Coos Bay will allow them to receive larger vessels, which will increase the efficiency of their operations and enhance their ability to meet the needs of their West Coast customers.
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the inaugural ship offload. The ceremony was attended by local government, representatives from GMA, and members of the business community.
During the ceremony, Rod Liebeck addressed the crowd and commented that the occasion marked a “very significant day for GMA Garnet Group and the community of Coos Bay.”
“Coos Bay is very significant for us from a West Coast point of view. Thinking ahead another 20 years, it’s still going, and going well,” Liebeck said.
GMA CEO Grant Cox also highlighted the importance of this occasion, thanking both the GMA Americas team and local Coos Bay businesses for their support.
“It’s great to see this day come after all the planning and efforts of many. Well done to GMA’s Coos Bay team and our local Coos Bay business partners and assisting stakeholders for making this happen,” he said. “We look forward to many more shipments to this berth in the years to come for what is an important driver of economic activity for the community of Coos Bay, as well as another building block of GMA’s enhanced supply chain in the USA.” | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/first-shipment-of-gma-garnet-arrives-at-refurbished-coos-bay-dock/article_755854a0-19ca-11ee-93a6-d3f6fd594472.html | 2023-07-03T19:59:24 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/first-shipment-of-gma-garnet-arrives-at-refurbished-coos-bay-dock/article_755854a0-19ca-11ee-93a6-d3f6fd594472.html |
On July 1, 2023, at 8:03 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call from a woman stating she had been shot on Merritt Road just south of Coos Bay.
Sgt. Slater responded to the location and contacted Grant C. Gulseth (54). Grant admitted to shooting his 12-gage shotgun at his girlfriend in the driveway while forcefully telling her to get off the property.
The victim was located and confirmed Grant fired a single round towards her while telling her to get off the property. The victim was not injured and had only thought she had been shot after the round was fired.
Grant C. Gulseth (54) was arrested on the charges of menacing and unlawful use of a weapon. Grant was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and remains in custody. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-shooting-12-gauge-shotgun-toward-girlfriend-ends-with-arrest/article_b27697a8-19ce-11ee-ad22-73de89fc2cc8.html | 2023-07-03T19:59:30 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-shooting-12-gauge-shotgun-toward-girlfriend-ends-with-arrest/article_b27697a8-19ce-11ee-ad22-73de89fc2cc8.html |
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On June 10, Oregon Charter Academy (ORCA) honored its 2023 class of graduating students at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. Of the nearly 260 graduating students, four are from Coos County cities of Bandon, Coos Bay and North Bend.
Oregon Charter Academy is the state’s first online school, established 18 years ago as Oregon Connections Academy. The tuition-free virtual public charter school became independent in 2020 to better serve K-12 students throughout Oregon with advanced technology and customizable approaches to a standards-based curriculum.
“Oregon Charter Academy has given me the confidence and knowledge to pursue my career in veterinary medicine after graduation,” began Ingrid Peterson, ORCA senior. “The teachers, the events, and my friends have shaped me into the person I am today. Thank you, ORCA!!”
Some of the area students who received diplomas included: Chloe Bock of Bandon (Chloe participated in the school’s ASCEND career and technical education program and received cumulative honor roll recognition) and Justin Rohrer of North Bend (Justin received cumulative honor roll recognition).
“As we say goodbye to our graduates, our hearts fill with joy and pride. We are confident that the solid foundation they built at Oregon Charter Academy has prepared them for the next phase of their lives," said Allison Galvin, executive director, ORCA. "To the diligent and dedicated Oregon Charter Academy students, I extend my warmest congratulations. On behalf of the entire staff, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!”
Graduating students experienced an individualized, dynamic and responsive curriculum that has prepared them for college and careers. Options like the career and technical education program (ASCEND), the college readiness program (AVID), and other social opportunities have given students a head start. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/oregon-charter-academy-presents-2023-graduates/article_28befd3e-19c9-11ee-823d-979f1e742aa2.html | 2023-07-03T19:59:42 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/oregon-charter-academy-presents-2023-graduates/article_28befd3e-19c9-11ee-823d-979f1e742aa2.html |
As I have mentioned before, I like stories, so let me share another true one with you.
Eleven year old Preston Sharp was with his mom at the cemetery, visiting and decorating his grandfather’s grave, who was a veteran. As he looked around, he realized that not every veteran had a flag at his marker, and that disappointed and made Preston angry. Several hours later, he was still harping on it. His mom said, “Son, if you are going to complain about something, you either have to do something about it or let it go.”
Next thing she knew, Preston was taking odd jobs and soliciting donations to buy flags and flowers for every veteran in his grandpa’s cemetery. And when that cemetery was covered, he moved onto another, and then another.
In his first two years, some 23,000 graves were decorated. Now when word gets out Preston will be at a cemetery, a lot of folks feel compelled to join in. It is a movement of young and old, of those who served themselves and those who are so grateful they did, all led by this little pied piper of patriotism who saw an injustice and decided to do something about it.
What that young man’s actions represent is the something that is special in each and every one of us. We have all have the ability to make a difference. We have to be aware of what that talent is and more importantly step up to use it. Maybe at school or work or the food bank or in the Chamber. That’s our challenge as individuals and a community. And if we, together, decide to make that difference, I have no doubt that our Oregon Coast, will have an excellent future. It’s in your hands.
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On July 1st, 2023, at 5:10 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call from Robin R. Shook (64) to express his displeasure with the Sheriff’s Office for being arrested earlier in the day for improper use of an emergency communications system.
Sheriff’s Office dispatchers again advised Mr. Shook that the 911 lines were for emergencies only. Mr. Shook was less than polite and discontinued the call.
Deputy H. Francis responded to Mr. Shook’s residence on West Howard Road near Coos Bay and spoke with him about the incident. After an investigation, Mr. Shook was arrested again for improper use of an emergency communications system.
Robin R. Shook (64) was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and released on his own recognizance.
It is essential to note that improper use of an emergency communications system is an (A) misdemeanor, NOT a person crime. This is also a mandatory release under Senate Bill 48.
On July 1, 2023, at 11:05 a.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center received a 911 call from Robin R. Shook (64) stating he was assaulted and needed police immediately on West Howard Lane near Coos Bay, Oregon.
Sgt. J. Clayburn responded and contacted Mr. Shook. During an investigation, it was learned that Mr. Shook contacted law enforcement because he was being evicted and wanted to retaliate against his landlord.
After the investigation by Sgt J. Clayburn, arrested Robin R. Shook (64) on charges of initiating a false police report and improper use of an emergency communications system. Mr. Shook was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and later released on his own recognizance. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/update-coos-bay-man-continues-to-misuse-the-911-reporting-system-and-is-arrested-again/article_0dc233e4-19cd-11ee-b883-fb7aefb6efb4.html | 2023-07-03T19:59:55 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/update-coos-bay-man-continues-to-misuse-the-911-reporting-system-and-is-arrested-again/article_0dc233e4-19cd-11ee-b883-fb7aefb6efb4.html |
BURBANK, Calif. — Fans who agree Disneyland is indeed the happiest place on Earth will soon be able to take home more than a souvenir.
A passionate collector has brought Disney magic to a sprawling 30,000-square-foot (2,800-square-meter) building in Burbank, California, where fans can hear birds chirping in the Enchanted Tiki Room section or giggle at the animated ghosts from the Haunted Mansion ride as they preview more than 1,500 items up for auction later this month.
Joel Magee has been building his collection of more than 6,000 items — including costumes, rare posters, and life-size vehicles from rides like Dumbo and Peter Pan — for 30 years, and he’s finally ready to share some of it with the public.
“I’m one of those guys — go big or go home. And if you don’t have the biggest, then it ain’t the best,” Magee told The Associated Press in a recent interview, as fans milled about the exhibit. Magee’s is the largest individually owned Disneyland/Disney Park collection in the world.
“It’s really kind of exciting. This is the first time that all of my things have been in the same room at the same time,” he said.
Magee is known in the collectible industry as “the toy scout,” and has amassed a huge collection of toys and Disney items. He says he watched “The Wonderful World of Disney” on TV every week as a kid but had never been to the park and never thought about collecting until he was at a toy show where he met a man selling Disneyland artifacts and got hooked.
“At the time, I couldn’t afford too much. I bought a couple of pieces, but that’s where it all began,” Magee said. “In my travels as ‘the toy scout,’ I meet people all over the country and for the last 25 years, they’ve just been bringing me all their stuff and here it is today.”
The items for sale are as small as a trading card and as large as a 1917 Model T moving van from Disneyland’s original Main Street that Magee says Walt Disney created himself.
Mike Van Eaton is the co-owner of Van Eaton Galleries, which is running the auction. He says among the most sought-after items are those from the Haunted Mansion attraction, including original stretch paintings from the elevator in the iconic ride, and a “doom buggy” — the vehicle guests ride on.
“Joel also has one of the most amazing Disney attraction poster collections in the world. He has every attraction poster ever in the park. And those are also going to do very well,” Van Eaton said.
There are items for every price point, with some starting as low as $50 — but most go way up from there.
“Some of these items, such as the Dumbo ride vehicle, may go for $200,000 to $300,000. We have trash cans from the park that may go for $5,000 or $6,000 and posters that could reach $50,000 to $60,000,” Van Eaton said.
Magee says it’s hard to choose his favorites in such a large collection but he is partial to the static props he's brought to life.
“The Tiki birds, oh my gosh, they were piles of junk when we got them! They were worn out, pieces were missing,” Magee said. “Some good friends of mine that do a lot of work … in that field brought them all back to life better than you could ever imagine. And … people look at that and you can just see the magic in their eyes when they see them.”
The exhibition is at the Burbank Town Center Mall and runs through July 16. The auction will be held July 17 through 19.
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YUBA COUNTY, Calif. — An Olivehurst man pleaded guilty to murder Monday after he shot and killed a 10-year-old earlier this year.
According to the Yuba County District Attorney’s Office, 31-year-old Juan Martin Ortiz will be sentenced Sept. 18 and he’s facing 35 years to life.
The charge stems from a deadly shooting on Feb. 5, 2023, that left 10-year-old Frank Rosiles dead.
CASE HISTORY
The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office took a 911 call from a driver around 7:40 p.m. on Feb. 5 reporting shots fired from a black car driving northbound on Highway 70 towards Marysville.
Two minutes later a second person called 911 from a home on Alicia Avenue in Olivehurst to report a shooting.
Upon arrival, deputies found a crowd of people screaming in front of a home and 10-year-old Frankie Rosiles lying on the ground with a gunshot wound in his abdomen.
He was taken by ambulance to Adventist Rideout where he was pronounced dead at 8:17 p.m.
As Yuba County deputies were on their way to the scene of the shooting, Marysville police were called about a hit-and-run on E Street. The driver later abandoned the vehicle near 7th and Pine and ran towards a Save Mart.
Officers found a .380 caliber pistol inside and blood in the vehicle. Around 8 p.m. an officer saw a man run across the street with a large amount of blood on his sweatshirt. The man, Juan Ortiz, was detained and arrested.
As officers were searching Ortiz, they found a key to the abandoned vehicle, a gunshot to his right forearm, and that he was heavily intoxicated.
An investigation found Rosiles didn’t live at the home where he was shot but he spent a lot of time there with his cousins and uncle Michael Ramirez Sr. Detectives found Ortiz fathered a child with Ramirez Sr.’s niece, Mariah.
Ortiz was dropping Mariah off at Ramirez’s home when the two began fighting, causing Ramirez to come outside and beat Ortiz unconscious. Ortiz’s nephew drove off and came back for him.
Ortiz and his nephew drove back to the home on Alicia Avenue and gunfire erupted between Ortiz and the people inside. One of the bullets Ortiz fired hit the front door and a ping-pong table before fatally striking Rosiles.
“I am deeply saddened at the loss of Frankie,” said Yuba County District Attorney Clint Curry. “It is bad enough when adults resort to violence to settle their disputes, but it is unforgivable when they kill an innocent child in the process.” | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/olivehurst-man-pleads-guilty-in-murder-of-10-year-old/103-be559958-2d60-45f1-9b70-190994e1f8fd | 2023-07-03T20:01:31 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/olivehurst-man-pleads-guilty-in-murder-of-10-year-old/103-be559958-2d60-45f1-9b70-190994e1f8fd |
HOUSTON — We're learning new information about Rudolph 'Rudy' Farias, the man who was recently found after being reported missing as a teenager more than eight years ago.
Farias was first reported missing in March of 2015. He had last been seen along Valley Lake Drive north of Tidwell in northeast Houston. That's where he was reportedly walking two dogs. The dogs were later found, but Farias was not.
In September of 2018, Houston police say they got a call from family members, telling them that Farias was living behind a family member's home. Police searched, but didn't find him.
Then on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at around 10 p.m., police say a man, who would later be identified as Farias, was found sleeping near 76th Street and Avenue K in southeast Houston. According to Farias' family, a good Samaritan found him unresponsive and called 911.
He has been reunited with his family and recovering in the hospital as of Monday.
On Monday afternoon, Farias' family released a statement. It reads,"We want to thank the media and public for all their support. My son Rudy Farias IV was found on Thursday, June 29th, after being missing for 8 years. Currently, we do not have any additional information on Rudy’s case. What we do know is at the time of his recovery, a good Samaritan located him unresponsive and immediately called police and 911. My son Rudy is receiving the care he needs to overcome his trauma, but at this time, he is nonverbal and not able to communicate with us. We are asking for privacy during this difficult time but will share more details as Rudy continues to heal."
- Janie Santana
Map of where Farias was first reported missing
Map of where Farias was found Thursday, June 29
We profiled Farias' story back in 2016, a year after he was reported missing. You can watch that report below.
When Farias first disappeared, family members thought he may have been abducted and sold for human trafficking. They were also concerned because he suffered from anxiety, depression and was an asthmatic who didn't have his inhaler.
While we don't know the details of Farias' disappearance, HPD Missing Persons Division and Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller both also confirmed to KHOU 11 that Rudy was found alive.
Reporter Anayeli Ruiz is following this story for KHOU 11. Watch for updates throughout the day.
What to do when someone goes missing
Thousands of people go missing every year across the United States, and there are organizations and law enforcement agencies that work to bring them home to loved ones.
The Texas Center for the Missing is an organization with Houston roots that works to educate loved ones and authorities on finding the lost.
From resources that deal with missing children to endangered adults, the non-profit organization has compiled a wealth of resources to help.
There is no 24-hour waiting period required to report a person missing, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/rudy-farias-found-timeline/285-23b45d75-a676-42cd-a63d-34a4cc3110cf | 2023-07-03T20:01:38 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/rudy-farias-found-timeline/285-23b45d75-a676-42cd-a63d-34a4cc3110cf |
ANDREWS, Texas — The City of Andrews will be hosting its '4th of July Fun at the Park' event on Tuesday.
The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Some of the events at the park will include turtle races, sack races, a foam party, watermelon slices, a petting zoo, food truck and many more.
The City of Andrews Splash Pad will also be open for free from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will also be fireworks at Ace Arena when the sun sets. For more information, people can visit the City of Andrews Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-andrews-to-host-4th-of-july-fun-at-the-park-at-pioneer-park/513-1cdd5803-d331-43e7-9b41-b02a056273b3 | 2023-07-03T20:09:14 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-andrews-to-host-4th-of-july-fun-at-the-park-at-pioneer-park/513-1cdd5803-d331-43e7-9b41-b02a056273b3 |
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas — One person is dead after a crash in Howard County on June 30.
22-year-old Vernon Brady Doggett of Moran, Texas was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, while the other person involved was transported to Scenic Mountain Medical Center and is in stable condition.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2019 Ford F-150, driven by Doggett, was traveling southbound on SH 350, while a 2006 Freightliner Truck with Trailer was traveling northbound on SH 350. For an unknown reason, the 2006 Freightliner Truck veered off into the southbound lane and crashed into the Ford F-150.
The investigation is still ongoing and we will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-howard-county/513-10c4eb32-2939-4d94-9ceb-4d4ee780ae8b | 2023-07-03T20:09:20 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-howard-county/513-10c4eb32-2939-4d94-9ceb-4d4ee780ae8b |
MARTIN COUNTY, Texas — One person is dead after a crash in Martin County on July 1.
47-year-old Kayode Emmanuel Omotoso of Midland was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, while the other person involved in the crash was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital and is in stable condition.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2006 Kenworth Truck with Trailer was traveling southbound on FM 829, while a 2007 Kenworth Truck with Trailer, driven by Omotoso, was traveling northbound on FM 829. For an unknown reason, the 2007 Kenworth veered into the southbound lane and crashed into the 2006 Kenworth Truck.
The investigation is still ongoing and we will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-martin-county/513-9814aa62-3edb-4568-8914-1ed90779ad28 | 2023-07-03T20:09:26 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-martin-county/513-9814aa62-3edb-4568-8914-1ed90779ad28 |
TUPELO — Lee County will dissolve its solid waste department and contract with Waste Management to handle its sanitation services, despite tense opposition from a minority of supervisors.
The Lee County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to accept a contract with Waste Management that will see the Texas-based company take over garbage collection countywide.
District 1 Supervisor Phil Morgan, District 3 Supervisor Wesley Webb and District 5 Supervisor Billy Joe Holland voted in favor of the measure. District 2 Supervisor and Board President Mike Smith and District 4 Supervisor Tommie Lee Ivy vote against it.
Lee County has not raised garbage collection fees since 2013, when it went from $9 to $12.50. No matter who collects garbage, County Administrator Bill Benson said the rate will increase. Benson expects the board to vote on a rate increases closer to the beginning of the next fiscal year, which begins in October.
Benson said the contract with Waste Management is mostly complete, noting the company will begin buying county trash cans and preparing routes soon. He said they will start collection in November of this year.
Though the vote was not on the agenda, Webb moved to amend the agenda to include the approval of the contract and then made a motion to approve the contract. Support for both votes was split along the same lines.
Smith and Ivy argued heavily against the contract, citing their belief that public favor of outsourcing the county’s garbage collection to Waste Management is low.
Smith previously argued against the contract, noting he believed the county already had the infrastructure and could do a better job than Waste Management. He also argued using data provided by Three Rivers Planning & Development District Governmental Functions Director Ronnie Bell. Bell claimed the county will spend an additional $990,000 annually under the Waste Management contract.
The figure comes from Bell estimating the county raising rates to $18 and estimating Waste Management will cause the rates to rise to $23. Representatives of Waste Management said the company planned to charge the county $16.50 per household and it was up to the county to set rates from there.
Morgan previously said he believed it was cheaper for the county, in the long run, to get out of garbage collection, citing unforeseen expenses such as maintenance and replacing equipment.
The topic was originally broached when Ivy voted against accepting the board’s minutes for June 19 and June 29 over issues with the contract, noting that he believed the board should not have allowed representatives from Waste Management to speak without being on the agenda. Benson said after the meeting that he believed it was within the board president’s power to allow anyone to speak. He also noted that minutes only include motions with no transcriptions. Ivy did not object to representatives speaking at the time of the meeting.
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The University of Arizona’s Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is adding two new laser shows to its Laser Light Music Nights lineup this summer.
Starting in July, Flandrau will begin showing Laser (Lady) Gaga and Laser Journey in the planetarium’s theater located at 1601 E. University Blvd.
The new shows will join the planetarium’s lineup of other hour-long themed shows including “Stranger Things” and Taylor Swift. The classic laser show for Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” has been a staple show at Flandrau since the 1970s.
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But how did Flandrau settle on Laser Gaga and Laser Journey?
With a little help from Tucsonans.
“We have Laser Gaga which is our newest show that we've just acquired the rights to play,” said Nick Letson, the marketing and communications manager for Flandrau. “And that came about from a vote that we took through our newsletter and through our Facebook and Instagram audiences to see, out of a choice of like 15 shows, which one they wanted to see. And that one edged it out by like two votes. So your vote does count.”
Other contenders included shows themed around Daft Punk, Beastie Boys, The Weeknd and more.
Until recently, admission to laser shows and the planetarium were separate. Now, all Laser Light Music Nights ticket holders are also able to visit the planetarium’s science exhibits (including their new Undersea Discovery exhibit) from 6-10 p.m. the day of the show. Tickets for laser shows cost $18 (plus a 95-cent processing fee for online ticket sales).
Letson recommends purchasing tickets in advance as about 95% of their laser shows sell out, he said.
“We're making it so that the whole evening is a laser experience,” Letson said. “We also transformed all of our science exhibit halls into a new evening atmosphere with laser lights on the walls and then music throughout all the halls. So the lighting is different and the ambiance is different. So you can spend an hour before or after the show checking out science exhibits and mingling and doing some of our activities.”
July’s Laser Light Music Nights kicks off on July 1 with Laser Stranger Things (which covers seasons 1-3), followed by Laser Gaga and Laser Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” on July 15. July's roster concludes with Laser Taylor Swift and Laser Journey on July 22.
“I think we've really upped our game with the new way that we're doing enhanced lighting and music all around the science exhibits,” Letson said. “I hope that people are able to see Flandrau in a new way when they come to Laser Light Music Nights because we have made a lot of changes and (have) a lot of new exhibits. And obviously, new ways of presenting ourselves on a Saturday night to get people excited about science.”
For more information about Flandrau’s Laser Light Music Nights, visit their website. | https://tucson.com/news/local/ua-flandrau-science-center-planetarium-laser-light-music-nights-new-shows-tucson/article_813c10e2-19c8-11ee-a137-db6315fee49f.html | 2023-07-03T20:10:14 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/ua-flandrau-science-center-planetarium-laser-light-music-nights-new-shows-tucson/article_813c10e2-19c8-11ee-a137-db6315fee49f.html |
With the Fourth of July coming on Tuesday, some people in Florida may be tempted to preemptively launch fireworks ahead of the holiday to celebrate.
However, Florida law states that fireworks are not allowed to be launched except for certain holidays — those being New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and the Fourth of July.
There are exceptions in the law for cities with a local ordinance, so be sure to check with your local government for clarification.
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The Volusia Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that the following cities have fireworks ordinances:
- Daytona Beach
- DeLand
- Deltona
- Edgewater
- New Smyrna Beach
- Ponce Inlet
Regardless of local ordinances, residents are still not allowed to fire off fireworks from Volusia County beaches, the sheriff’s office added.
What's the law on fireworks? In FL, they're legal on July 4, except where there's a local ordinance.
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) June 30, 2023
Several cities, including Daytona Beach, DeLand, Deltona, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach & Ponce Inlet, have fireworks ordinances.
They're also NOT allowed on @VolusiaBeach pic.twitter.com/P3Y8If7nLP
In addition, Florida’s law says that homeowner’s associations are not allowed to create rules that keep residents from using fireworks during designated holidays.
According to the law, fireworks include anything that produces “a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation,” including blank cartridges, toy cannons, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets and roman candles, among others.
On the flip side, the law states that fireworks do not include things like glow worms, smoke devices, noisemakers, party poppers, snappers, trick matches, cigarette loads or auto burglar alarms.
For a county-by-county list of places to go check out fireworks on July 4, click here.
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It officially hit 101 degrees before 11 in the morning today in Tucson, and you can expect the heat to climb to 111 this afternoon, the National Weather Service says.
There's an excessive heat warning in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday, an hour before the city's Independence Day fireworks show is set to begin at "A" Mountain.
The high temperature on the holiday is expected to be 110 at Tucson International Airport, where the city's official weather readings are recorded.
"This is dangerous heat! Find a cool place and limit exposure to the heat, especially after 10 a.m. each day,” the weather service tweeted.
Sunday's high was 110.
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For the rest of this "sunny and hot" week, the predicted highs are 108 Wednesday, 109 Thursday, and 108 Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
"We’ve got very dry air now across southeast Arizona," after a June with zero rain, the weather service noted.
“The latest forecast from the Climate Prediction Center shows increased odds for below normal precipitation and above normal temps for the 2nd week of July as well.” | https://tucson.com/news/local/weather/tucson-weather-heat-holiday-july-4th/article_59d8a35c-19ce-11ee-bd80-9b2b1788672b.html | 2023-07-03T20:10:20 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/weather/tucson-weather-heat-holiday-july-4th/article_59d8a35c-19ce-11ee-bd80-9b2b1788672b.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Looking forward to the rest and recovery of summer without the hassle of crowds and tourists interrupting your experience? Look no further than these Florida beaches, free from annoying tourists.
The Travel website has rounded up some great beaches that you and yours can enjoy this summer.
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Just a little way south of Miami Beach is Key Biscayne, known for being one of the most scenic and laid-back beach towns. In this area, you can find a tennis court, nature center and beautiful beach. The hallmark of this area hails as a lighthouse that dates back to 1846.
Some notable things to do in this town:
- Visit Crandon Park
- Swing your clubs at the Crandon Golf Course
- Peer over the Florida Keys Scenic Highway
- Sail the seas and explore the Keys
- Explore Biscayne National Park and The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center for guests looking to explore deeper into the area’s flora and fauna
Known for being a quiet fishing town, Apalachicola offers guests spectacular seafood, gorgeous parks and distinct shops and boutiques. For those history lovers, they’ll find this town to be diverse and colorful. Site-guided tours of the town are a must.
Some notable things to do in this town:
- Shop downtown
- Walk through the Chapman Botanical Gardens
- Visit the Orman House, a home built in 1838 inspired by federal and Greek revival styles
- Tour the Raney House, home to a prominent Apalachicola family, built in 1836
- Learn about the history of air conditioning at the John Gorrie Museum (the first patent that led to modern refrigeration and air conditioning came from this town!)
- Hike in the Apalachicola National Forest
- Take a boat tour
This beach’s claim to fame comes as it being the location for the cult classic film “The Truman Show” starring Jim Carrey. This family-friendly town has a relaxed vibe with varying architectural styles. White, sandy beaches are a staple in this town.
Some notable things to do in this town:
- Visit the Seaside Ampitheater, complete with a backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico
- Enjoy a boat tour
- Shop unique boutiques
- Catch a drive-in movie
- Go horseback riding along the beachfront
Atlantic Beach takes the cake when it comes to your stop for surfing, beachcombers, campers and bicyclists. A sense of Old Florida comes to life in this town. This town is just shy of Jacksonville, so you can still get that big city feel, if you’re feeling too rural.
Some notable things to do in this town:
- Sail the St. John’s River Ferry
- Visit (and taste) at the Atlantic Beach Brewing Company
- Explore the Cummer Museum of Art
- Travel over and visit the nearby Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
- Visit the Timucuan Ecological Preserve, home to nearly 50,000 acres of land, previously occupied by the Native American Timucuan people
- Learn loads at the Museum of Science and History
This town borders the Gulf of Mexico and can be located just a tad bit south of Tampa Bay. Crystal clear waters, scenic beaches and ocean activities await you at Anna Maria Island. You can also enjoy excellent dining, specifically seafood choices.
Fun fact: Strict regulations control the type of buildings and business allowed on Anna Maria Island. So, you’ll find a ton of old-timey stuff here.
Some notable things to do in this town:
- Take a dolphin tour (this town is known for its large population of bottlenose dolphins)
- Score a trip on the Free Island Trolley or Monkey Bus
- Travel over and visit the nearby Salvador Dali Museum in Saint Petersburg
- Visit the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum.
Sanibel Island is just a short drive from Fort Myers. For shell enthusiasts, this beach town is a must. The “Sanibel Stoop” is the best spot to scour seashells. Fine dining and relaxation await you at this part of southwest Florida.
Some notable things to do in this town:
- Visit the Edison and Ford Estates (estate where Thomas Edison first visited Southwest Florida and purchased this property to build a vacation home)
- Sail to nearby islands
- Visit the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum (may be closed due to post-hurricane rebuilding projects)
- Explore the Sanibel Historic Museum and Village
Islamorada consists of six islands just a ways south of Miami in the Keys. This speck is known as the “Sportsfishing Capital of the World” and has the largest fishing fleet per square mile globally. Here you can find a slew of water activities and historic sites for all to enjoy.
Some notable things to do in this town:
- Learn lots at the History of Diving Museum
- Get a taste of the Keys at the Florida Keys Brewing Company (featuring 8-10 different local beers on tap)
- Visit the Rain Barrel Village
- Explore the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
For anyone looking for an extraordinary number of turtles, dolphins and manatees, look no further than this beach town. For history buffs, this town has hints of old flair. This spot is also great for fishing and houses a super quaint residential area.
Some notable things to do in this town:
- Pay a visit to the Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
- Stroll through the Gasparilla Inn (built in 1913 and famous for its old-time charm)
- Explore the nearby Cayo Costa State Park (currently closed due to Hurricane Ian damage)
- Visit Gasparilla Island State Park
- Bike around the city
Nearby the border of Georgia, this beach has loads of activities visitors can enjoy. From surfing, paddle boarding and sunbathing, lots of fun is in store under the sun, surrounded by white-sand beaches.
Some notable things to do in this town:
- Explore Amelia Island on a kayak excursion
- Visit the Amelia Island Museum of History
- Get acclimated with your surroundings on Main Street Fernandina Beach
- Learn some history at Fort Clinch State Park
- Explore history at the Maritime Museum and Welcome Center
This island, nearby Fort Myers and Sanibel Island, is known for its “almost magical” feel. Some weird niche quirks can be found in this town, from starfish to frogs to a Christmas-themed restaurant. You can sure find magnificent weather and beaches in this lax part of the state.
Some notable things to do in this town:
- Take a cruise trip to Cabbage Key (famous for being the inspiration behind Jimmy Buffet’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise”)
- Book a dolphin cruise
- Party at the Mucky Duck
- Shop at the local farmers market
- Go parasailing
- Watch the sunset
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CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. — It has seen the skies of Vietnam in the 1970’s and Iraq in the 1990’s.
Now, on Saturday, July 1, the massive Cobra helicopter took a final trip, this time through the streets of Chamberlain.
The entire town was seemingly on hand to line Main Street for an early Independence Day holiday parade. There were numerous attractions that came cruising down Main Street — western-themed horseback riders, vintage cars, a beauty queen, even a man whizzing by in a motorized port-a-potty.
But one display was head and shoulders above all others. Up and down the street, necks craned to fully witness the 44-foot, 3-ton Cobra helicopter, which dwarfed entire houses as it passed through a residential area.
It was on its way to the South Dakota Veterans Park along Interstate 90, where it will join a number of other military artifacts.. It will be displayed atop a 9-foot high cement stand. When built, the helicopter will join the semi-circle of flags and tributes to veterans both past and present who have served the country.
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When construction of the concrete is finished — expected to be this month — it will join a collection of military equipment on display, which includes a World-War II-era artillery gun and a silver U.S. Air Force fighter plane, among others. The helicopter is the next addition to a park that was created in 2012 to honor U.S. military veterans from across the state
"This has been a great day and a great event for our city," said Doug Feltman, the Chamberlain Post American Legion commander and former statewide commander.
The idea to bring a helicopter was in play about 12 years ago — before the Memorial Park was even dedicated, said Tim Thomas, who did much of the negotiating for the helicopter. The truck and airplane were first added in 2014.
"We’ve been wanting to do this for a long time," Thomas said. “We wanted some way to honor the veterans. This was our way of doing it.”
But negotiations — with places around the country in California, Michigan and Florida — were difficult. After nearly closing a deal with the seller in California, the deal fell through. Then a month ago, Thomas found one in Fayetteville, Arkansas and had it trucked up to South Dakota last week.
It wasn’t cheap to truck the massive helicopter to Chamberlain either; the process has cost about $12,000. But there has been help.
Around $3,000 has already been raised by people around the community, who have donated to a helicopter-dedicated bank account, Thomas said. A local concrete business has volunteered to design the concrete stand for the helicopter, an effort Thomas said would have been otherwise expensive. He cited the help of the city of Chamberlain and the community's Chamber of Commerce, as well as a lot of help from the town’s many veterans. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/vietnam-era-cobra-helicopter-brought-to-chamberlain-adding-to-growing-veterans-park-display | 2023-07-03T20:16:17 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/vietnam-era-cobra-helicopter-brought-to-chamberlain-adding-to-growing-veterans-park-display |
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Police in Harrisburg are investigating a fatal crash that occurred near the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
According to Troy Thompson, the director of communications at the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, the single-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Walnut and 4th Streets.
The crash reportedly occurred around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 2 when a fast-moving car crossed the intersection, before driving on the wrong side of the road and colliding with the bollards.
John Nazario Ortiz was pronounced dead at the scene due to multiple traumatic injuries, according to Jennifer Fitch, the spokesperson for Dauphin County. His manner of death has been ruled accidental.
State Capitol police are assisting with the investigation. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/harrisburg-police-investigating-fatal-crash-close-state-capitol/521-ca3e425a-b30d-4fb8-9f9f-1b1f79be8473 | 2023-07-03T20:18:23 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/harrisburg-police-investigating-fatal-crash-close-state-capitol/521-ca3e425a-b30d-4fb8-9f9f-1b1f79be8473 |
BALTIMORE — Put your thinking caps on, it's time to get creative, at least that's the case for one young scientist. 3M and Discovery Education announced Sean Jiang from Gilman School in Baltimore as one of the top ten finalist from across the nation for the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
"I hope I can win, but I do have some pretty fierce competitors. I’m pretty excited for the final event though,” said Jiang.
It's a competition that encourages students from grades five through eight to use scientific thinking. The goal is to identify an everyday problem and submit a one to two minute video showing the science behind the solution he or she came up with.
14-year-old Jiang decided to help those who can't see.
"Blind people had a hard time navigating objects that are medium to far range. So I wanted to design something to give them a heads up on obstacles that may be incoming,” said Jiang.
His inspiration came from the powers of the auditory system.
"I learned in school that bats and whales they're able to use echolocation to help them navigate and just use their sense of hearing and I also saw on YouTube some very skilled blind people that use echolocation to help them navigate,” said Jiang.
Which made him think, why can't I do that? His creation uses a depth camera that can capture and scan the surroundings-- allowing it to detect how close objects are-- giving enough time to dodge it.
He started with a virtual simulation then made it a reality.
"The closer an object is the louder it’s going to sound. And the further away the more subtle it's going to sound. And I have specific sound affects for my left and my right and my center, and below,” said Jiang.
After a months of research, he found other programs similar to his idea, but what sets him aside from the rest is working in real time.
"They're alright at finding objects that are in close range, but I still want them to experience the world even fuller so they're able to see stuff that is much further away than their circle of reach,” said Jiang.
3M gives each finalist a scientist mentor throughout the summer and come October, the finalist will compete in person in Minneapolis for the title of "America’s Top Young Scientist" and a $25,000 prize.
While Jiang is still settling on a name for his design, he hopes his creativity will carry him into field of science for a career. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-student-named-as-a-finalist-in-the-3m-young-scientist-challenge | 2023-07-03T20:27:09 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-student-named-as-a-finalist-in-the-3m-young-scientist-challenge |
BALTIMORE — Baltimore police are investigating a suspicious package in the unit block of East Pratt Street.
The street is currently blocked off.
This story will continue to be updated.
BALTIMORE — Baltimore police are investigating a suspicious package in the unit block of East Pratt Street.
The street is currently blocked off.
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Mosquitoes positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis found in Bay County
Some mosquitoes found in Bay County tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a rare disease that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said can be fatal to a third of people who contract it and can leave survivors with neurological problems, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The department said Monday state residents should take precautions to reduce the chances of getting bit by mosquitoes.
Although no cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been diagnosed in people or animals in Michigan, one bite from a mosquito carrying the virus could lead to infection. People under the age of 15 and over the age 50 are at greatest risk of severe disease following infection, according to the health department.
“This testing information confirms the virus is here in mosquitoes in Michigan,” said Natasha Bagdasarian, the state's chief medical executive. “EEE is one of the most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in the United States, with a 33% fatality rate in people who become ill.”
Signs of Eastern Equine Encephalitis infection include a sudden fever, chills, and body and joint aches that can progress to severe encephalitis, resulting in a headache, disorientation, seizures, tremors and paralysis. Permanent brain damage, coma and death may occur in some cases, the state health department said.
In 2021, there was one human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis. In 2020, there were four human cases of the disease, two of which were fatal. In 2019, Michigan had 10 cases of the virus, six of which were fatal.
There were no human cases of the virus in 2022.
According to the CDC, there are no vaccines or medicines to prevent or treat the virus. People can reduce the risk of contracting it by using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants, and taking steps to control mosquitoes indoors and outdoors.
The health department suggested using insect repellents that contain the active ingredient DEET or other Environmental Protection Agency-approved products on exposed skin or clothing. It also recommended emptying water from mosquito breeding sites at least once a week around the home, such as buckets, unused children’s pools, old tires and other containers where mosquitoes can lay eggs.
Horses also are vulnerable to the virus, with a 90% fatality rate in horses that become ill, the release said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recommended owners protect their horses by getting them vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and other mosquito-borne diseases; placing horses and other livestock in a barn under fans during peak mosquito activity; and using an insect repellant on animals that is approved for the species.
In 2022, the disease caused the death of three horses from Eaton, Roscommon and St. Joseph counties, and one bird from Houghton County, according to the state release.
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Population spikes at Wayne County juvenile jail as state workers resume oversight
The number of juvenile offenders housed in the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility is again above a level that, several months ago, led county officials to declare a public health emergency.
As of Monday, there were 140 juveniles at the facility, according to county spokesperson Kimberly Harry.
There were 134 juveniles housed there in March when the county declared a public health emergency, though at that time the facility was also understaffed.
The county's Juvenile Detention Facility, known as the JDF, began operating under state supervision in March when the public health emergency was declared, but state workers were removed June 5 when the emergency ended.
State workers returned to monitor the JDF June 20 after an "incident," which officials did not elaborate on.
Harry said she was not at liberty to comment on the incident as it was an ongoing investigation.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Bob Wheaton said he could not release details during an investigation, but that state workers returned to the facility "out of an abundance of caution."
MDHHS has at least one employee at the county's juvenile jail during every shift, Wheaton said, "to help assure the safety of the youth and staff and to provide support when necessary."
More:State resumes monitoring troubled Wayne County juvenile jail
Harry said the increase in juveniles being booked in the JDF is because of the seasonal influx that comes with warmer weather. Prior to that, the population had been as low as 105. There were 113 juveniles in custody in early June when the county ended the public health emergency.
"Since March, we vastly expanded staffing and space at the facility to better and more safely accommodate a larger census," Harry said.
The kids have also been spread out across the facility to reduce crowding, according to the Wayne County Executive Warren Evans' administration.
The county more than doubled the space where the juveniles were residing, allowing there to be no more than 20 juveniles per pod, where there used to be upwards of 50. The kids are now also separated by age and criminal charge, which is a best practice in juvenile detention, according to a Wayne County press release in early June.
In late March, Evans declared a rare public health emergency for the Hamtramck Juvenile Detention Facility, saying "the situation has become untenable" for the kids living there.
The county's new juvenile detention facility, which is expected to open this year, gives the county motivation to continue moving forward, Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell, D-Detroit, said in early June.
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Laborfest, which has been a long-standing tradition among Kenosha festivals, will not be held this year, due to difficulties in securing a venue in time for Labor Day.
In a letter sent out to local labor leaders, elected representatives, community leaders and previous vendors, the Kenosha American Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial Organizations Council announced, on behalf of it’s Laborfest Committee that it has cancelled Laborfest this year.
Kenosha AFL-CIO Council President Rick Gallo said the cancellation comes after the AFL-CIO was alerted in the spring by a change in St. Therese Festival Grounds, 2020 91st St., policies for event capacity.
According to Gallo, the grounds would only be available for outside groups’ events of 100 people or less.
“We asked if this was a new policy and that took two weeks to confirm,” he said.
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Gallo said he was told the grounds at St. Therese are maintained by older adults, both part-time and volunteers. However, when Gallo attempted to reach out to church leadership to discuss further, or even come to a compromise, he said no one could be reached.
“Maybe we could have overcome the concerns if we knew what they were,” Gallo said.
St. Therese and Mount Carmel Priest Dwight Campbell said the people who maintain the grounds are older, and did not want to put a strain on them or their grounds.
“Even if they end up having people help out, it ends up being a real burden on us,” Campbell said, adding that Gallo acknowledged that when talking to one of the maintenance workers. “We assessed our people who work for us part time, our volunteers, and we didn’t want this extra strain and this strain on our resources.”
Campbell also said the decision had nothing to do with the AFL-CIO itself.
“I’ve said this from the pulpit, if you don’t have unions, workers don’t get paid a fair wage,” he said. “So I am totally in favor of the idea of fair, just labor.”
After learning of the policy change, alternative venues were explored, which also became fruitless as the other venue fell through with even more time passed to result in delays in gaining the proper permits.
“The significant delay caused by this unforeseen lengthy negotiation left too little time to get everything we need for a successful event into place,” the AFL-CIO said in its announcement.
Gallo said it seemed to be “the best-case scenario” to cancel this year’s Laborfest.
“We ultimately concluded that it would be foolhardy to try to set up yet another venue with such a short time window remaining,” the announcement stated. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/afl-cio-cancels-2023-laborfest-in-kenosha-cites-venue-challenges/article_2513d11a-1757-11ee-8b58-efaa1707e467.html | 2023-07-03T20:34:39 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/afl-cio-cancels-2023-laborfest-in-kenosha-cites-venue-challenges/article_2513d11a-1757-11ee-8b58-efaa1707e467.html |
The recently passed $86 billion Ohio budget includes expanding the school voucher program for all Ohio kids, exponentially increasing the potential number of students who would attend a private school on a voucher.
Now, students whose family make up to 450% of the poverty line — $135,000 for a family of four — can get a full voucher under income guidelines. Previous income guidelines included anyone who made up to 250% of the poverty line.
Above the 450% level, students can receive a percentage of the full scholarship, prorated based on their family’s income. The minimum percentage a student can get is 10% of the scholarships.
The amount of money a student can receive in a voucher also rose by 12%, the same percent increase given to traditional public schools. High school students can now get up to $8,407, and kindergarten through eighth grade students can get up to $6,165.
Traditional public schools got an estimated $1.54 billion increase in funding, a 12% increase over 2023 funding.
Students will have one of three ways to verify their income: they can give a form that shows they qualify under another state or federal program; they can sign an affidavit affirming the students’ family income meets the income requirement; or the Department of Education can ask for other evidence they deem appropriate.
The median income in Ohio is $61,938, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and the median household income in Montgomery County is $56,543.
The budget increases the estimated allocations for scholarships by $181.8 million next fiscal year, and by $190.70 million in the 2024-2025 school year. Ohio will be spending almost $2 billion in the next two years on school vouchers alone.
Because the income limit decreased, more students are expected to take advantage of the program, according to the Legislative Service Commission, a government agency that analyzes Ohio Legislature bills for fiscal effects.
Aaron Churchill, Ohio policy director at the Fordham Institute, says it’s not clear exactly how many more students will become involved with the program.
“I think you will see some families transferring into a private school or at least taking a harder look at their private school options because some of those financial constraints have been loosened,” Churchill said.
But if that is a handful of students or a few thousand is yet to be determined, he said.
Churchill also noted an increase in the amount of oversight that private schools get. The Ohio Department of Education was directed in this budget bill to measure private schools on their student growth, which looks at how students progress over time.
Currently, some test data is available for students who are using vouchers to attend private schools, but the measure would allow families to better compare public and private schools.
All In For Ohio Kids, a coalition made up of teachers’ unions Ohio Federation of Teachers and Ohio Education Association along with liberal think tank Policy Matters Ohio and community organizing group Ohio Organizing Collaborative, argued that the priority should be for the state to fund public schools not private ones.
“The legislature’s new universal private school voucher scheme will ensure that state support for our public schools will be diminished to pay for tuition for private school students, no matter how wealthy their family is or how their school performs,” the coalition said in a statement.
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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.kgw.com/article/news/local/safe-fourth-of-july-party-tips/281-e5363e56-50a2-4814-97ea-9cee91598a9e | 2023-07-03T20:40:02 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/safe-fourth-of-july-party-tips/281-e5363e56-50a2-4814-97ea-9cee91598a9e |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Ahead of their performance at the Waterfront Blues Festival on Monday, the TJ Wong Trio joined Everyday Northwest to talk about their music and the release of their new album later this month.
“We’ve got some awesome sets and some super high-energy acts and we’re just ready to knock some socks off,” Timothy James of the TJ Wong Trio said.
The TJ Wong Trio is set to perform Monday afternoon at the Blues Fest. | https://www.koin.com/local/tj-wong-trio-set-to-play-new-album-at-waterfront-blues-fest/ | 2023-07-03T20:53:08 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/tj-wong-trio-set-to-play-new-album-at-waterfront-blues-fest/ |
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Crowds of people came to see the Aerial Lift Bridge on Monday.
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Holiday weekend turns miserable for thousands still without power in Indianapolis
Kaleb and Lexi Hobgood's plans for their Fourth of July vacation weekend imploded when they lost power in Thursday's storm, along with more than 81,000 Indianapolis residents.
"It went from a relaxing weekend to a nightmare," Kaleb Hobgood told IndyStar.
The nightmare continued Monday as the couple were among the 3,964 AES Indiana customers still without power for four days and counting amid a restoration effort by the utility company. An additional 3,342 customers are experiencing outages from the weekend's storms, according to AES Indiana.
As temperatures in the Hobgoods' home soared to a sweltering 90 degrees Friday, they worried their four dogs, who were already panting in their thick fur coats, would overheat and they moved to an air mattress in a friend's home. They haven't been able to sleep in their home since Thursday.
"It was very frustrating," Hobgood said, adding that it has been impossible to get in touch with AES Indiana to know when power will be restored. Before power was restored late Monday afternoon, he said he feared flooding from the weekend's torrential rain because the sump pump in his home's crawl space hasn't been able to run.
Across Indianapolis, the damage has been widespread and lasting. Fridges full of groceries spoiled, holiday plans were canceled, and some residents even reported risk to critical medicines that require refrigeration.
Many businesses and agencies, from libraries to grocery stores to restaurants, faced power outages that have shuttered their doors. Stoplights have gone dark, leaving drivers to negotiate busy intersections the way you would a four-way stop sign.
More:Yes, Indianapolis was hit by a 'derecho' Thursday. Here's what that means.
Derecho's impact widespread
The widespread impact, with more than 2,600 separate incidents of damage to AES Indiana equipment, was the result of a uniquely devastating storm Thursday compounded by more wind and rainstorms through the weekend that power restoration crews had to battle, AES Indiana spokesperson Kelly Young said.
"We haven't experienced anything like this for a while" – possibly since the 1990s, Young said. Thursday's storm has been classified as a derecho, which is a storm that has "the force of a hurricane and the mass of a tornado," Young said.
"Unprecedented" is the word many residents who spoke with IndyStar used to describe the long power outage they've been experiencing.
In the 31 years that Jeffrey S. McQuary has lived downtown, he said, he’s never experienced anything like the 36-hours-and-counting power outage that he’s been dealing with since Sunday.
"It seems to be a sign of declining infrastructure," he said Monday from a Mass Ave. pub where he is taking refuge from the heat in his condo. "That’s something that needs to be addressed."
AES had more than 600 crew members working at the peak of restoration efforts around the clock, including crews that traveled from Illinois, Tennessee and Ohio. Most of the damage was from high winds knocking down trees and downing power lines, along with some damage to equipment, AES Indiana CEO Kristina Lund said Friday.
The crews must move the trees, saw them up and reconnect the power lines. AES Indiana advised customers not to touch downed trees or power lines and to report outages to the company.
Young said she expects customers who lost power Thursday to regain it by the end of Monday, but added that it's difficult to provide exact estimates because of how widespread the damage is.
Leslie Flowers said tears sprang to her eyes when the power came back in her Broad Ripple condo on Monday after four days without power.
"You just never realize how dependent you are on something," she said. She had been waiting to welcome her daughter home from college when the storm hit. They relied on flashlights and candles for 4 nights, navigating up the stairs in the dark to get her daughter's two cats settled in. The Hubbard and Cravens coffee shop became their pitstop for charging devices and working remotely.
She said she's glad the issue was resolved, but has concerns about how vulnerable Indianapolis is to prolonged outages.
"I really believe (AES Indiana) were responding as quickly as they could but it makes you wonder how vulnerable our power grid is with lines above ground, it's really easy for this to happen," Flowers said.
AES in midst of replacing old equipment
The utility company is in the middle of a seven-year, $1.2 billion plan, called Smart Grid, to upgrade aging equipment including utility poles. The company started the updates in 2020. Lund said Friday newly updated poles held up well in the storm compared to older ones.
Across the country, power outages will likely increase with climate change, an aging electrical grid and increased energy demand, an April research paper published in Nature Communications stated. Long outages can have severe public health consequences, the researchers wrote, including health hazards for people using electricity-dependent medical equipment, such as oxygen concentrators, as well as hypothermia and heatstroke in aging and poorly insulated housing stock.
Indiana has been uniquely susceptible to outages, research found.
In Indiana between 2017 to 2019, counties experienced a median of three power outages lasting more than eight hours per year, according to Joan Casey, an environmental epidemiologist at the University of Washington. This is higher than the nationwide median of two lengthy outages.
AES Indiana is working on restoring power to homes and businesses affected, Young said, and has been prioritizing critical community needs such as hospitals, police and fire stations, water pumping and sewer lift stations, and nursing homes, followed by outages serving neighborhoods with the greatest number of customers. Finally, she said, they will work on outages that affect fewer homes and businesses.
Restaurants, fire stations, libraries among sites affected
Thursday's storm caused destruction and loss of property to numerous businesses. Even Indianapolis' fire stations were not unscathed, with three stations without power Friday.
Joe Smerdel, the general manager of Meridian Restaurant & Bar in Indianapolis, said the restaurant’s power resurfaced around noon Monday but had been out since Thursday. The business is typically open seven days a week, so the business has been closed for about four and a half days.
Due to the outage, the restaurant took some produce and dairy losses, and the walk-in storage will have to be checked for mold.
In addition, he said, it will take several hours to get the freezer back down to the correct temperature. Luckily, some of the more expensive products, like proteins and other items, were able to be moved to a sister restaurant to avoid spoiling, he said. The business should reopen after the July 4th holiday.
Mary Barr, director of communications for the Indianapolis Public Library, said the Beech Grove library branch has been without power since Friday and was closed Monday.
Barr said the library building has not taken any damage due to the severe weather. She said staff continue to monitor both the power and weather for any threats to public safety, informing their decisions about whether to close the branch.
“Safety is always a top concern in any decisions that we make,” she said.
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WATERLOO --- A moped driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a minivan in a Waterloo neighborhood on Monday.
Details including the identity and condition of the driver weren’t immediately available.
According to police, the minivan was traveling on Hartman Avenue, and the moped was on Wilbur Avenue. The intersection is controlled.
The moped struck the side of the minivan and was dragged a short distance following impact, police said. The minivan driver briefly left the immediate area and returned to the scene, police said.
Paramedics with Waterloo Fire Rescue took the moped driver to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Paying attention to streets is becoming critically important these days because of how dangerous they have become for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists alike.
20 cars with the highest driver death rates
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Buying a car requires weighing the importance of several different factors, from miles per gallon to a sleek design to the all-important price. Chief among these considerations is safety: In fact, a 2022 survey conducted by Statista found that consumers ranked safety the second-most important factor in buying a car, only trailing behind fuel efficiency by 1 percentage point.
For many drivers, safety really comes into play in the event that you get into a crash. Ideally, you want a vehicle that will protect you from harm, even if you end up hitting another car or an obstacle. To find out which cars on the market statistically performed worse in accidents, Stacker used data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to find the 20 passenger vehicles with the highest driver death rates.
Death rates are measured as estimated driver deaths per 1 million registered vehicle years, each of which is measured as one vehicle registered for one year. Rates are also adjusted based on driver ages and genders. Any ties were broken by the rate of multiple-vehicle crashes that resulted in driver deaths. The overall death rate for passenger vehicles is about 36 per million registration years, or 26 per 10 billion vehicle miles traveled, according to the data.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released the data in May 2020, primarily comparing 2017 vehicle models, but expanded results to earlier model years for more data in cases where the vehicle wasn't substantially redesigned during that time. Death rate estimates were created using statistical modeling, which is prone to some level of error: Confidence interval ranges are provided, and the actual values have a 95% chance of being within that range based on the institute's analysis.
Keep reading to discover which models have the highest driver death rates—it might be important information to consider next time you take a car out for a test drive.
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#20. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD
- Body type: Small SUV
- Driver deaths: 67* per million registered vehicle years
--- 45 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 21 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 5 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 12-122
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#19. Nissan Maxima
- Body type: Midsize 4-door car
- Driver deaths: 68* per million registered vehicle years
--- 33 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 38 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 4 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 27-109
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#18. Buick Verano
- Body type: Midsize 4-door car
- Driver deaths: 68* per million registered vehicle years
--- 35 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 33 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 14 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 34-102
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#17. Ford Focus
- Body type: Small 4-door car
- Driver deaths: 68* per million registered vehicle years
--- 48 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 19 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 9 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 52-84
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#16. Kia Soul
- Body type: Small station wagon
- Driver deaths: 70* per million registered vehicle years
--- 50 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 19 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 10 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 52-87
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#15. Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback
- Body type: Mini 4-door car
- Driver deaths: 72* per million registered vehicle years
--- 52 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 18 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 5 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 28-115
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#14. Chevrolet Trax 2WD
- Body type: Small SUV
- Driver deaths: 73* per million registered vehicle years
--- 40 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 37 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 20 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 32-114
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#13. Chevrolet Sonic
- Body type: Small station wagon
- Driver deaths: 74* per million registered vehicle years
--- 59 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 13 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 13 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 36-111
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#12. Nissan Sentra
- Body type: Small 4-door car
- Driver deaths: 81* per million registered vehicle years
--- 53 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 26 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 11 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 65-96
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#11. Ford Mustang GT coupe
- Body type: Midsize sports car
- Driver deaths: 81* per million registered vehicle years
--- 58 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 23 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 12 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 43-119
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#10. Hyundai Accent
- Body type: Mini station wagon
- Driver deaths: 81* per million registered vehicle years
--- 64 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 17 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 9 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 41-121
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#9. Kia Rio
- Body type: Mini 4-door car
- Driver deaths: 87* per million registered vehicle years
--- 51 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 38 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 0 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 40-134
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#8. Nissan Versa
- Body type: Small 4-door car
- Driver deaths: 88* per million registered vehicle years
--- 49 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 42 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 14 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 66-111
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#7. Kia Forte
- Body type: Small 4-door car
- Driver deaths: 89* per million registered vehicle years
--- 63 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 24 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 2 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 64-114
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#6. Hyundai Elantra
- Body type: Small 4-door car
- Driver deaths: 89* per million registered vehicle years
--- 71 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 15 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 9 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 44-133
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#5. Fiat 500
- Body type: Mini 2-door car
- Driver deaths: 95* per million registered vehicle years
--- 60 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 38 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 37 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 25-165
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#4. Nissan Versa Note
- Body type: Small station wagon
- Driver deaths: 96* per million registered vehicle years
--- 80 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 12 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 7 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 65-127
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#3. Chevrolet Sonic
- Body type: Small 4-door car
- Driver deaths: 98* per million registered vehicle years
--- 64 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 34 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 10 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 64-132
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#2. Hyundai Accent
- Body type: Mini 4-door car
- Driver deaths: 116* per million registered vehicle years
--- 85 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 28 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 9 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 74-158
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#1. Ford Fiesta
- Body type: Mini 4-door car
- Driver deaths: 141* per million registered vehicle years
--- 98 in multiple-vehicle crashes
--- 46 in single-vehicle crashes
--- 13 in single-vehicle rollovers
*95% confidence range: 94-189
Data reporting by Paxtyn Merten. Story editing by Jeff Inglis. Copy editing by Tim Bruns.
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KING COUNTY, Wash. — King County officials are stressing the importance of water safety after a "troubling" trend in drowning deaths this year.
At least 12 people in King County have drowned, according to King County estimates. Public health officials said drowning deaths in 2022 were double from 2018 totals, as the trend has continued across the country for several years.
Tony Gomez with Public Health - Seattle & King County said 70% of drowning deaths involve drugs, alcohol, or both. Drugs and alcohol affect how the human body responds to resuscitation, along with judgment and coordination. He said these "have no place around water recreation."
Gomez called the recent spike a troubling situation, which cost Washington state $1.4 billion for drowning-related cases.
The issue is compounded, Gomez said, because there are very few beaches in King County that have lifeguards. Even when there are lifeguards at the beach, Gomez cautioned parents to make sure to watch their children during water recreation.
"Our lifeguards provide excellent service but they are not babysitters," Gomez said. "Caregivers also need to be a set of eyes for those children."
Rich Barton, King County Sheriff's Office sergeant, said cold water immersion is a big concern during the summer. Barton said river water will remain 45-50 degrees year-round, despite the temperatures warming up during the summer. This can lead to water shock, Barton said, which could lead to muscles seizing up and people not being able to self-rescue from the water.
Barton recommended splashing water in your face before getting in to gauge your comfort level with the temperature. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-drownings-2023/281-9ce2883a-b61d-4aba-b0dc-0f046b811c20 | 2023-07-03T20:54:33 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-drownings-2023/281-9ce2883a-b61d-4aba-b0dc-0f046b811c20 |
OCEAN CITY — With packed beaches and hot weather to kick off July, the Beach Patrol was extremely busy with water rescues and medical responses this weekend, especially in the south end of the island.
Doug Bergen, the city's public information officer, said Monday that the director of operations for the Beach Patrol, Allan Karas, said water conditions were not especially dangerous, but lifeguards were involved with numerous rescues and swimmer assists. All available personnel, including captains and lieutenants, are patrolling the beaches over the Independence Day holiday, Bergen said.
He reported that the personal watercraft used by lifeguards have proven invaluable and that the 44 rookie guards now on the stand have been “killing it.”
Officials urge visitors and residents to swim only in front of lifeguards. Big crowds are expected to continue in beach communities through the week. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean-city-lifeguards-perform-multiple-water-rescues/article_54e5741c-19d6-11ee-9a52-c72c1b8af0d5.html | 2023-07-03T20:57:23 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean-city-lifeguards-perform-multiple-water-rescues/article_54e5741c-19d6-11ee-9a52-c72c1b8af0d5.html |
For the second day in a row a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of South Jersey Monday.
The Storm Prediction Center, a government agency based in Norman, Oklahoma, has South Jersey in the watch through 10 p.m. Monday. A separate watch was issued for far northwestern New Jersey through 8 p.m.
A watch means that the ingredients for severe weather are present. When the danger becomes imminent, a severe thunderstorm warning goes into effect.
Residents are urged to take precautions in the event of a storm: Take in loose objects, charge up your devices in case of a power outages and don't drive through the flooded water.
Like Sunday, not all places will see severe weather, in fact most places are unlikely to experience it.
A line of storms will attempt to push through South Jersey in one swoop. This will be between 6 and 10 p.m. Therefore, most of the daytime Monday has and will be rain-free.
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Rain will fall for up to 60 minutes within this window.
It is possible that the line hits all of South Jersey. However, the best performing computer forecast models Monday show the line focusing on Cape May County and south of that, leaving the rest of the region with either rain showers or just dry.
Still, it's important to prepare for severe weather. Have a quick place to run inside in case a storm moves in. Stay off the roads to keep yourself and others safe during a storm. If there are downed power lines, keep away so you do not get electrocuted.
The combination of very warm and muggy air and a nearby cold front contribute to the severe weather threat.
Inland air temperatures reached 90 degrees Monday. At Atlantic City International Airport this is the fifth longest wait for the first 90 degree day since records started in 1943. In Millville, it was the third longest wait, with records going back to 1949.
Dew points are in the mid to upper 60s inland, which is noticeably humid. Near the shore it's been in the low 70s, considered very muggy.
The combination creates unstable air, with the cold front, in Pennsylvania and Maryland as of Monday afternoon, as the focus for storms.
Those storms will then move east.
The center placed Cape May, most of Cumberland and extreme southern Atlantic County in a level three of five risk for severe weather. That means "numerous severe storms will be possible". The rest of New Jersey is in a level two of five risk.
Additional showers and storms will be likely on the Fourth of July. However, storms should stay under severe levels. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/weather/severe-thunderstorm-watch-in-nj-monday-june-3/article_1e75a3ce-19d7-11ee-b223-5ba77ec4b3f6.html | 2023-07-03T20:57:29 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/weather/severe-thunderstorm-watch-in-nj-monday-june-3/article_1e75a3ce-19d7-11ee-b223-5ba77ec4b3f6.html |
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WTVA) — A car struck a bicyclist Sunday evening, July 2 in New Albany.
New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said the collision happened shortly before 11:00 on Park Plaza Drive near Bratton Road.
Medics airlifted the bicyclist to the hospital in Tupelo.
Robertson said the driver of the car didn’t see the bicyclist in the traffic lane. The driver faces no charges. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/car-struck-bicyclist-sunday-evening-in-new-albany/article_ea0fb112-19d4-11ee-906a-df0875e3427d.html | 2023-07-03T20:58:02 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/car-struck-bicyclist-sunday-evening-in-new-albany/article_ea0fb112-19d4-11ee-906a-df0875e3427d.html |
FULTON, Miss. (WTVA) — Itawamba County will have to tear down the Justice Court building after it caught fire Sunday afternoon.
A lightning bolt is believed to have sparked the blaze.
Firefighters spent Monday at the site making sure the fire didn’t reignite.
"We're at the point now that we are going to just try to let it simmer and solder a little bit and let these young men [firefighters] rehab a little bit,” interim Fulton Fire Chief Shane Smith said.
Investigators with the State Fire Marshal’s Office also spent Monday at the site.
"We determined that it was an accidental cause,” EMA Director Patrick Homan said. “What we thought, we brought them [investigators] in just to verify what we were already thinking.”
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The county has temporarily moved court proceedings and other activities to the nearby Itawamba County Development Council building on Wiygul Street.
The county had backed up court records and other documents, Holman added, but the fire destroyed some older documents.
The fire also destroyed the county’s backup 911 system. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/itawamba-county-forced-to-move-court-activities-after-devastating-fire/article_c4f16278-19d8-11ee-bb12-f3a1d19e73a4.html | 2023-07-03T20:58:08 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/itawamba-county-forced-to-move-court-activities-after-devastating-fire/article_c4f16278-19d8-11ee-bb12-f3a1d19e73a4.html |
ANKENY, Iowa — The Ankeny Police Department is asking for your help in finding a missing teenager.
The department says 13-year-old Jayla Rodriguez "left her home on Tuesday, June 27 and hasn't been seen since."
Rodriguez is described as 5'5", 120 lbs with black hair.
Anyone with information about where Rodriguez is should call Polk County dispatch at 515-286-333, Extension 5. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/ankeny-iowa-police-search-for-missing-person-13-year-old/524-1927d01a-caac-47e9-8c64-0ac4c3ee08e7 | 2023-07-03T21:00:39 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/ankeny-iowa-police-search-for-missing-person-13-year-old/524-1927d01a-caac-47e9-8c64-0ac4c3ee08e7 |
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — Flames ripped through a mobile home early Monday morning in Columbia County.
First responders were called to the place along 7th Avenue in Briar Creek Township, near Berwick, just before 4 a.m.
Photos from Reliance Fire Company #1 show flames engulfing the mobile home.
Investigators are searching for the cause of the fire in Columbia County.
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DICKSON CITY, Pa. — People who live in a neighborhood in Lackawanna County are spending this day before Independence Day cleaning up after what has now been confirmed to be a tornado by the National Weather Service.
A strong storm hit Dickson City Sunday night.
The National Weather Service looked at the damage Monday morning and determined it was caused by a tornado.
Kenny Krouchick of Dickson City captured fierce wind and debris swirling around his home on Maple Street on his doorbell camera.
"I was watching Phillies post-game, and I heard a freight train come through and said, 'what's that,' and everything was in destruction."
Between Main Street and Boulevard Avenue, trees were down, and a lot of them. Vehicles damaged. A trampoline crumpled.
Pat Suhanick lives on Bowman Street. The storm damaged her home. A backyard deck smashed when a big tree fell.
"It sounded so loud and I looked out my dining room window, and I could see all the stuff floating around in the air, and it just became so loud. I started heading for the cellar."
Suhanick adds the storm passed as quickly as it arrived.
Lou Urso is one of the more fortunate ones here. He only lost some flashing from his garage.
Other neighbors weren't as lucky.
A backyard vinyl fence was smashed to pieces. Then, on the other side of the alley, a tree came down in the backyard of a home, crushing a motorcycle beneath.
Ryan Eitutis doesn't own the motorcycle, but he does live on the top floor.
"It felt like somebody was trying to suck all the air out of the house here, and I looked out my front window and saw things tumbling down the road."
Eitutis didn't escape unscathed. The storm damaged both his work truck and his personal vehicle.
Tina Chylak doesn't live here, but she does own a house on Maple Street. She dropped in to see the damage.
"I was watching the news this morning and I heard damage on Maple Street and since we owned the property, I thought I'd come down and make sure it wasn't anything major."
Chylak is thankful it wasn't major. The home was being renovated anyway, and now fixing storm damage is just another thing to add to the list. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/tornado-dickson-city-nws-national-weather-service-confirms/523-06bd79b5-a176-49c5-a9d2-0ffbeadaf849 | 2023-07-03T21:01:07 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/tornado-dickson-city-nws-national-weather-service-confirms/523-06bd79b5-a176-49c5-a9d2-0ffbeadaf849 |
Roman candles, sparklers and fountains: Here is a look at different types of fireworks
Everyone knows that Fourth of July means the night sky will be filled with the colorful (and loud) fireworks.
But all those sparks, which take different shapes and color as they explode in the air, are not exactly one and the same.
There are several types of fireworks that produce the various effects we see, including rockets, Roman candles, sparklers and several others.
In Volusia County, fireworks stores ensure there are plenty for customers to choose from when Fourth of July and other holidays come around.
Although fireworks specialists can put on impressively choreographed shows, everyone can (responsibly) join in the fun.
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Here is a look at the different types of fireworks and where you can find them in the Daytona Beach area.
Rockets
According to Phantom Fireworks in Daytona Beach, "rockets are actually one of the most recognizable and one of the oldest types of fireworks."
They are attached to a tube with a fin or a stick that shoots up producing a variety of effects, like whistles, bands, crackles and stars. They travel high up in the air (stronger ones can go as high as 196 feet) before loudly exploding into a single color of sparkles.
Phantom Fireworks in Daytona Beach has several rocket options, from simpler ones at $2.99 to more elaborate at $89.99.
The store is located at 1226 S. Atlantic Ave. and is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Roman candles
Roman candles are tubes, "typically made out of cardboard, which shoot out comets, stars and other various effects," according to Phantom Fireworks.
Unlike rockets, their sparks can consist of multiple colors, although pairing the two together can be done.
Phantom Fireworks’ options range from $5.99 roman candle with five shots, to more expensive ones (up to $79.99) that have between 80 and 200 shots.
Wheels
Wheel fireworks consist of a disc, to which several rocket-like propellants are attached, making the disc spin around creating flames or sparks when lit, according to Phantom Fireworks website.
They are also known as “Catherine Wheels” – named after “St. Catherine who, according to legend, was to be martyred upon a spinning wheel,” according to Dragon Fireworks, a fireworks store in England.
The Daytona Beach store’s wheel firework is called Hypnotica Wheel ($54.99), which consists of a “mesmerizing, brilliant red to blue core wheel with silver shower.”
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Fountain
Also a non-aerial firework, fountains come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are a great option for those who are not fans of the loud bangs.
“When the fuse is lit, fountains will emit a shower of colorful sparks and can make whistling or crackling noises,” according to Phantom Fireworks. “Most last a long time and different components create the varying colors and effects.”
The ones for sale at the local store range from the $4.99 cones to the $109.99 Phantom Crown Jewel Fountain.
Sparklers
Considered the “staple of Fourth of July,” sparklers are “wires layered with pyrotechnic composition that can be stuck into the ground” or handheld, according to Phantom Fireworks.
They also range in size, emit different colored sparks and can be part of other fireworks assortments.
These can be very cheap at the Daytona Beach store, from the $1.99 for the Pyro-Punk sparkler (which can last up to two hours) to the $16.99 Gold Sparkler pack, which includes 12 boxes with six sparklers each. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/07/03/fourth-of-july-fireworks-offer-something-for-everyone/70379430007/ | 2023-07-03T21:07:33 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/07/03/fourth-of-july-fireworks-offer-something-for-everyone/70379430007/ |
TAMPA, Fla. — The Fourth of July is an exciting night for most of us, but the fireworks can bring a lot of anxiety for household pets.
This week, fireworks shows will be lighting up the skies across Tampa Bay. For some pets, every explosion is scary.
"A lot of animals will be pacing, there'll be panting, some will be barking, others are kind of cowering," Christina Walton, the volunteer coordinator with the Suncoast Humane Society, said. "So every animal is a little different."
"So it's, it's really hard on them," Walton explained. "And so being able to have someone there to comfort them really brings down their anxiety level."
This is why the Suncoast Humane Society is asking volunteers to come help out at their shelter on July 4. From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, the humane society will host a BBQ with free hamburgers and hotdogs to encourage volunteers to come out and help the dogs and cats in the shelter.
"Either come in and foster one of our animals for the night, comfort them in their own home," Walton said. "Or we're doing a barbecue here at the shelter where they can come in, and we're going to serve some food at four o'clock. And then for the rest of the evening until 10, they can come in and help us comfort the animals during all the loud noises."
Now, if you've got your own dog or cat at home to worry about, here's some advice from a vet.
"Providing them with a place to hide in the sense of security may be in some, in some sense almost as effective as some medication," Colleen Elligott said.
Elligott is a veterinarian at Lakeside Animal Hospital in Odessa. There are also prescription medications you can get from your vet for your pets that are FDA-proven to help calm them.
At Suncoast Humane Society, the shelter is full. There are 35 to 40 dogs and 25 to 30 cats there now.
"So there's a lot of a lot of paws that need some love," Walton said.
The Humane Society also said they typically see more animals being brought in after the Fourth of July, likely because the fireworks spook the pets, causing them to run away.
Malique Rankin is a general assignment reporter with 10 Tampa Bay. You can email her story ideas at mrankin@10tampabay.com and follow her Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pets-4th-of-july-fireworks/67-f87c5300-77d6-4728-993f-e43a403228a6 | 2023-07-03T21:08:38 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pets-4th-of-july-fireworks/67-f87c5300-77d6-4728-993f-e43a403228a6 |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Law enforcement agencies across the Tampa Bay area are staying busy and ramping up patrols ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
Independence Day is just behind New Year’s Eve as the second deadliest holiday for drunk driving accidents and it comes in the middle of what’s called the “100 Deadliest Days,” a period in which seven people die a day from accidents involving teenage drivers.
That’s why police are warning drivers young and old before they get behind the wheel on roads that will see greater than normal traffic.
This past weekend, in coordination with a handful of other departments, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office issued 190 citations as part of their DUI Wolf Pack,” an operation aimed at cutting down on drunk driving.
Officers made 30 DUI arrests between Saturday and Sunday.
As part of “Operation Red White and Blue,” the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office made 27 DUI arrests through the weekend.
Law enforcement is also stepping up patrols on the water, the statewide “Operation Dry Water” is cracking down on boating under the influence and educating boaters on proper safety measures.
“They're really looking to make sure that if they're operating a boat, they're doing it safely, having the proper equipment, making sure they're not under the influence,” Sgt. Michael Schade with the St. Petersburg Police Department said.
Their goal is simple – to keep the roads and waterways safe during one of the deadliest and busiest travel stretches of the year.
“We want everybody to have a good time and enjoy the holiday for what it is. But their responsibility is to do it safely. Put themselves in good positions,” Schade added. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/road-water-patrols-july-4th/67-f29cd305-abd3-403f-bf5e-266e2ff61720 | 2023-07-03T21:08:44 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/road-water-patrols-july-4th/67-f29cd305-abd3-403f-bf5e-266e2ff61720 |
Lakeland to convert 5 more downtown intersections to four-way stops; says crashes are down
LAKELAND — The city plans to convert five more intersections in downtown from traffic lights to four-way stops, barely six months after converting seven others.
In a news release Monday morning, the city said the intersections include:
- Orange Street at Missouri Avenue.
- Orange Street at Tennessee Avenue
- Orange Street at Kentucky Avenue.
- Lime Street at Tennessee.
- And Lime Street at Kentucky.
The intersections will be converted with flashing lights and stop signs instead of traditional traffic lights. The conversions will begin July 21.
In January, the city converted seven downtown intersections from traffic lights to four-way stops: Main Street at Missouri, Tennessee and Kentucky avenues, Lemon Street at Missouri, Tennessee and Kentucky, and Orange Street at Iowa Avenue, next to City Hall.
“The intersections converted in January are operating efficiently and there have been half as many crashes in that area of downtown as compared to the same period last year," said Tess Schwartz, the city's manager of traffic operations. "So it makes sense to convert the five remaining locations.”
“Converting the downtown intersections from traffic signal control to four-way stop control supports the goals and objectives outlined in the Comprehensive Plan by facilitating a walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment,” Schwartz said in January. “At four-way stop-controlled intersections, drivers are focused on the street level with an emphasis on pedestrians. From a vehicular perspective, drivers will experience less delay if the intersections are changed to four-way stops because they will not be waiting on a signal when there is very little traffic.”
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The City of Lakeland’s downtown has undergone significant transformation over the past decade. The most notable change from a transportation perspective is the construction of the In-Town Bypass. This removed a state highway around Lake Mirror, allowing the City to reclaim the waterfront for recreation and development.
Lakeland said in the release that traffic on downtown streets has reduced significantly in the two decades since the In-Town Bypass was built, connecting George Jenkins Boulevard to Bartow Road. That project removed a state highway around Lake Mirror and allowed the city to reclaim the waterfront recreation and development, the release said, and traffic volumes are low enough that traffic lights are no longer needed, according to the requirements in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices published by the Federal Highway Administration and adopted by the Florida Department of Transportation by Rule 14-15.010, F.A.C.
The city's traffic operations department reviewed traffic patterns and collected data on the downtown intersections during peak hours. In most cases, it said, the level of service improved with the four-way stops installed. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/07/03/lakeland-says-crashes-are-down-since-downtown-stop-lights-replaced/70378839007/ | 2023-07-03T21:12:12 | 1 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/07/03/lakeland-says-crashes-are-down-since-downtown-stop-lights-replaced/70378839007/ |
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UPDATE 4 P.M. MONDAY The Bloomington Police Department announced later Monday afternoon that Frank Sellmyer was located.
Original story BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Police Department is requesting the public's assistance with finding a missing person.
Police said Monday that Frank Sellmyer was reported missing that day. He is described as a 23-year-old white man, with a height of 5 feet, 9 inches, a weight of 230 pounds, with brown eyes, brown hair and a beard.
BPD said he was last seen wearing khaki shorts, gym shoes, a t-shirt of unknown color and a hat. He is also believed to be carrying camping gear.
Police said that Sellmyer's family told them he has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism, and it is unusual for him to be missing.
Anyone with additional information on his whereabouts is asked to call BPD dispatchers at 309-820-8888.
20th annual "Cop on a Rooftop" fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Illinois.
Photos: 21st annual Ride of Silence from Bloomington to Normal
Bicyclists start the 21st annual Ride of Silence on Wednesday evening outside the McLean County Museum of History in downtown Bloomington. The silent, slow-paced ride from Bloomington to Normal aimed to raise awareness of cyclists injured or killed on public roadways. More than 100 riders attended the bike ride, with remarks from Normal Mayor Chris Koos and Bloomington Mayor Pro Tem Donna Boelen giving remarks beforehand. The ride finished with a gathering at Fiala Brothers in uptown Normal.
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Mike Kerber speaks with other members of the McLean County Wheelers on Wednesday before the 21st annual Ride of Silence outside the McLean County Museum of History in downtown Bloomington.
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Riders listen during a short program before the 21st annual Ride of Silence on Wednesday evening outside the McLean County Museum of History in downtown Bloomington.
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Bloomington Mayor Pro Tem Donna Boelen speaks before the 21st annual Ride of Silence on Wednesday evening outside the McLean County Museum of History in downtown Bloomington.
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For many Americans, the Fourth of July means it is time to gather for barbecues and fireworks displays. But Independence Day also serves as a time to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
In honor of the Fourth, the Richmond Times-Dispatch spoke with several Virginia-based veterans about their service and what the holiday means to them.
Christopher Knaggs, a U.S. Navy veteran who served for over 30 years and was deployed in the Vietnam War, vividly remembers where he was on the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
It was July 4, 1976, when Knaggs was riding in a submarine off the coast of Scotland while serving as a member of the U.S. Submarine force. He recalled enviously watching from his post in the open ocean as people ashore celebrated Independence Day with cookouts and rock music.
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But as Knaggs’ submarine sailed by, the rock music stopped and, after a few minutes of silence, the sound of a bagpipe echoed from the beach — Knaggs realized partygoers were honoring him and his crew as they set off on a submarine mission patrol.
“My captain told me that I would always remember that Fourth of July, and I have never forgotten that day,” Knaggs said. “A lot of fun things like fireworks and picnics are attached to the holiday, but as a veteran and learning more about it, I’ve come to respect the holiday and what had happened during the Revolution a lot more.”
This is also true for Stephanie Gaines, who served across the country as a member of the U.S. Army between 1990 and 2016.
“To me, the Fourth of July is a celebration of our independence and how far we have come as a nation,” Gaines said. “I have traveled to many places as a result of my military service, and I have seen some other countries that do not have the same liberties as we do here in the United States. My military experiences made me more aware of how grateful I am to live in a free society.”
Originally from New Jersey, Gaines decided to stay in Virginia after retiring from service at Fort Gregg-Adams.
Now an assistant regional manager for the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Gaines said she strives to continue ensuring fellow Virginia-based veterans have access to resources they need to thrive after service.
'I feel like everything is going to be okay'
Ben King, who served in the psychological operations unit of the U.S. Army during the Iraq War, has also worked to assist fellow veterans since returning home in 2007. King, the operations director of the Virginia War Memorial, founded the Mindful Memorial Foundation to honor fellow service members through moments of mindfulness and gratitude.
While King said he had always been connected and interested in the military, he was inspired to begin serving his country after 9/11.
King was awarded the Purple Heart after an improvised explosive device struck a truck he was riding during a mission on New Year’s Eve in 2006. The driver of the truck was killed and King was injured. King returned to service a week after the strike, he said.
As a proud veteran and Purple Heart recipient, King said he felt a sense of accomplishment when returning home from service, but also has struggled with PTSD. He has found relief through practicing mindfulness and enjoying the sense of pride in serving his country.
When reflecting on the Fourth of July as a veteran, King said he remains inspired by the last sentence in the Declaration of Independence, which states: “for the support of this declaration, ... we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”
“Independence, to me, means not only independence from something or someone else, but also freedom to develop what we want to be,” King said. “The American flag is optimistic: every time I’ve seen the flag, whether here or in Iraq, I feel like everything is going to be okay.”
Lindsay Church, who served in the U.S. Navy between 2008 and 2012, is also proud of their service, but has mixed feelings about the Fourth of July as someone who identifies as both a veteran and transgender person.
“I do believe what we can be as a country and I proudly wore the uniform, but we are increasingly becoming a country where not everyone is free,” Church said. “It is not free to not have access to reproductive health care; it is not free to deny people access to gender-affirming care; it is not free to be bound by racism in our country.”
As the executive director and co-founder of the Minority Veterans of America, Church hopes to support minority veterans and continue advocating for equitable policies for all U.S. citizens.
“I struggle now because we’re not all free and the only way to work through it for me is to fight for more equitable policies,” Church said.
As one of the first African Americans to serve as a U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, Vietnam War veteran Charles Talley said he is glad to have aided in protecting the country from adversaries.
“The life we have here in America is a powerful tradition and we must spread that — it’s like adding kindling to a fire,” Talley said. “We’ve got to keep that flame going to keep America bright.”
Having served in a variety of roles since retiring from service — including as district commander of multiple American Legion posts in Virginia — Talley said he enjoys spending the Fourth of July connecting with the community and performing acts of service.
“America is not great just because of the name," he said, "but also the talents and people who have served this nation and helped it flourish.”
'Seeing the flag is always special for me'
Jack Lanier, who spent over 23 years as an officer in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps during the Vietnam War, echoed the sentiments of many veterans, saying he was honored to contribute to the freedoms Americans celebrate on the Fourth of July.
While Lanier is originally from North Carolina, he found himself at the Pentagon in Virginia serving as the principal deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs during George H.W. Bush's presidential term.
Lanier retired from duty as a colonel and received a Ph.D. in public health. He was recruited to help establish the first public health program at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1992. Since then, Lanier has also served on the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation Board of Trustees.
“It means a lot that I’ve had the opportunity to help protect the freedom of our nation,” Lanier said. “I’ve attended memorials, and seeing the flag is always special for me.”
This Fourth of July is extra meaningful for Beverly Vantull, as this past June marked the 10-year anniversary of her retirement from active duty in the U.S. Army.
Beginning in 1999, Vantull served as a medical service officer around the world — including two deployments to Iraq — and across the U.S. until she retired near Fort Gregg-Adams in 2013.
Though she initially struggled with the transition to civilian life because of injuries, she said she found support from local veterans organizations.
It was her connections to these groups that inspired Vantull to get involved with helping fellow veterans, and she now serves as the program manager for the Virginia Women Veterans Program within the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
As an African American woman, Vantull said she cherishes the opportunity she had to serve her country, noting that women could not fully serve in the U.S. Army until 1948, when the Women's Armed Services Integration Act became law.
Overall, when reflecting on the Fourth of July, Vantull captured the attitudes of many fellow veterans and Americans, stating that it is crucial to honor those who served their country.
“As we look at this Independence Day, it’s important for us to take a moment to remember the sacrifice, service and importance of this holiday,” she said. “It’s nice to have a day off, but we must not let those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and served before us be forgotten.” | https://richmond.com/news/local/the-fourth-of-july-virginia-veterans-talk-about-their-military-service-and-what-independence-day/article_76fa159a-1778-11ee-82c6-8b652bbdda64.html | 2023-07-03T21:19:44 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/the-fourth-of-july-virginia-veterans-talk-about-their-military-service-and-what-independence-day/article_76fa159a-1778-11ee-82c6-8b652bbdda64.html |
MERRILLVILLE — A Demotte man threw an egg and pointed a firearm at another motorist on Interstate 65, police said.
Paul Mihalich, 65, was charged Saturday with intimidation, pointing a firearm and criminal mischief.
Police said they received a 911 call regarding a family heading south on I-65.
The family said Mihalich threw an egg at their car and pointed a handgun at them while passing lanes, police said.
When officers located Mihalich by the witness-provided license plate number, they found him rapidly digging in the car's center console, according to probable-cause affidavit.
While stopped at Colorado Street and Indiana 2 in Eagle Creek Township, charging documents said, Mihalich claimed he did not point a gun, though the officer did not ask if he had pointed the weapon.
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Upon searching the vehicle, police said they found a .380-caliber handgun and an egg carton with 11 brown eggs in it. Officers also said Mihalich had a valid permit to carry a handgun.
Mihalich said he threw the egg and knew it was an "ignorant move," according to a probable cause affidavit.
What you missed this week in notable Northwest Indiana crimes and court cases
This week's local crime and court updates from The Times.
Raju Rawal, 65, was charged March 21 with the murder of Winfield nurse Haley Losinski, 36.
Jurors deliberated for three hours and 45 minutes before they found Harold France, 66, guilty of rape.
Francisco DeHoyos Jr, 46, was charged on Thursday with several battery-related charges, court records stated.
The officers asked Robbins if she knew where her daughter was and she said she did not because she was asleep, the affidavit said.
Diane Schultz, 57, was charged on Friday with several fraud-related charges for stealing patients' prescription pain medications, according to court records.
Christopher Collins, 26, of DeKalb, was charged on Monday with murder and attempted murder, among other charges, according to court records.
Charging documents stated that Harold France, 66, of East Chicago, followed a 15-year-old girl while she was walking home, trapped her in an alley and raped her.
Joseph R. Eyer, 52, was charged in 2020 with three counts of child molestation, a single count of sexual misconduct and a single count of sexual battery, according to court records. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/roadrage-handgun-intimidation-i65-demotte/article_088fe91e-19c5-11ee-bd8e-3344fe51c961.html | 2023-07-03T21:21:43 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/roadrage-handgun-intimidation-i65-demotte/article_088fe91e-19c5-11ee-bd8e-3344fe51c961.html |
Horizon Bank has rebranded its wealth division.
The Michigan City-based bank renamed its Horizon Trust & Investment Management division Horizon Private Wealth Management — A Division of Horizon Bank.
“By expanding the name to Private Wealth Management, our goal is to ensure current and prospective clients understand we offer a wide range of investment advisory services to manage their wealth. Our team of Advisors take a consultative approach to tailor personalized financial guidance leveraging a broad range of services - such as investment advice, trust & estate administration, and retirement planning - designed to meet the complex needs of our clients,” said John Richards, president of Horizon’s Private Wealth Management division.
Horizon Bank, which is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol HBNC, is now celebrating its 150th year. A community bank that grew through a string of acquisitions, including from Indianapolis-based Salin Bank and TCF's Michigan branches, Horizon Bank now has 70 branches across Indiana and Michigan.
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Its wealth management department offers hands-on service to clients, such as by providing them tax, estate and financial guidance.
“I am excited to launch this new name as a springboard to re-introduce our talented team of Advisors as well as serving as a catalyst to create connections with wealth specialists throughout the communities we serve,” Richards said.
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CROWN POINT — A Michigan City teen shot a woman, stole her car and led police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash, according to charging documents.
Khalil Gipson, 17, was charged Saturday as an adult with attempted murder and robbery resulting in serious bodily injury. If convicted, Gipson faces up to 70 years in prison.
A spokesperson from the Lake County Prosecutors Office declined to comment on why Gipson was charged as an adult.
The teen had reportedly just been released from custody in Illinois on a charge of armed carjacking, Porter police Lt. Dan Dickey previously said.
In the Indiana case, Gipson told a 44-year-old woman to give him her keys or he would shoot her, according to charging documents. Gipson then shot the woman in the right chest area, which resulted in heavy blood loss, according to the charges.
The woman was transported via helicopter to the University of Chicago Medical Center, according to a probable-cause affidavit.
Police surveyed surveillance footage of the carjacking and observed the woman try to drive away when Gipson pointed his gun at her, according to charging documents.
Gipson fired his gun and the woman stopped the vehicle, at which point Gipson “then snatched (her) from the vehicle and kicked her before leaving in (the woman’s) Nissan Sentra and turning southbound on Dekalb Street,” a probable cause affidavit stated.
While they were analyzing the crime scene, Lake County police officers heard from Porter County police that the stolen Nissan had been picked up by a license plate recognition camera heading east on U.S. 20 near Ind. 49.
“As the suspect attempted to negotiate a curve just east of Railroad Avenue, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wooded area,” Dickey previously said . “The suspect was partially ejected through the windshield and asked officers for help.”
Gipson was taken to the hospital for further treatment before he was turned over to police and transported to the Lake County Juvenile Center, according to charging documents.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
April Swopes
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305839
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elizabeth Tillery
Age : 33
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305838
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - ON A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daminicka Rodgers
Age : 22
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305828
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nathan Gutierrez
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305827
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bobby Neal Jr.
Age : 38
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305847
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marsean Roberts
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305840
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kimberly Gordon
Age : 25
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305844
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cristian Guerra
Age : 28
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305842
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeremiah Fair
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305841
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Denzel Brent
Age : 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305848
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville, IN
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Allan Blackmon
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305831
Arrest Date: June 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angelica Bohacik
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305852
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Amberly Sowder
Age : 23
Residence: Lockport, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305896
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Daniel Waldrop
Age : 48
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305866
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LSCT
Offense Description: CHILD MOLEST "STATUTORY RAPE"
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Wineteer
Age : 47
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305859
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - BODILY WASTE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Randy Simon
Age : 67
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305887
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Reid
Age : 36
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305863
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vikas Saksena
Age : 50
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305895
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Pierre Pirtle
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305879
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Radick
Age : 39
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305875
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Denzel Price
Age : 24
Residence: Kankakee, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305865
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RAPE - INTERCOURSE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrew Mysliwiec
Age : 30
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305882
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Lopez
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305890
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Leanos
Age : 18
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305864
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Camille Jones
Age : 26
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305867
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ronnie Klemoff
Age : 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305881
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rigoberto Garcia
Age : 43
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305876
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armando Guerrero
Age : 54
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305884
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ernest Howard III
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305861
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rodney Hudson
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305886
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jarrell Cowens
Age : 30
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305880
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Delnicki
Age : 65
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305858
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Beverly Ware
Age : 39
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305921
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Patrice Williams
Age : 28
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305906
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcus Veal
Age : 63
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305911
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shauen Pearce
Age : 38
Residence: Thornton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305915
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amanda Stoddard
Age : 39
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305903
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Eudora North
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305927
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Langham
Age : 42
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305925
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Andrell Murphy
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305908
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Florence Flewellen
Age : 41
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305922
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR; THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Amir Jones
Age : 60
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305916
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chauncey Jordan
Age : 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305917
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aaron Bernal
Age : 23
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305933
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gentry Brown
Age : 36
Residence: Rensselaer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305923
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latoya Burns
Age : 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305907
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamar Davis
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305901
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamie Anderson
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305919
Arrest Date: June 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE - CONSPIRACY; POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jodie Whiting
Age : 36
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305936
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dashawn Wims
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305946
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andre Vena Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305966
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Donna Valentine
Age : 46
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305943
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nolan Sizemore
Age : 21
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305959
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Sweitzer
Age : 45
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305951
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michayla Ferguson
Age : 22
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305935
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Manning
Age : 38
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305937
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jacqueline Rivera
Age : 29
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305938
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rodney Robison
Age : 58
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305965
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Eyer
Age : 52
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305947
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCS
Offense Description: BATTERY - SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jacob Campbell
Age : 23
Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305939
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Cole Jr.
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305941
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Chad Cooper
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305945
Arrest Date: June 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Cole Ward
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305990
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA; COMMON NUISANCE - MAINTAINING - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Charles Worthman Jr.
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305976
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Parker III
Age : 29
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305983
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffrey Pasquinelli
Age : 27
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305970
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shamonique Rash
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305981
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Robinson Jr.
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306014
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - MACHINE GUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Kras
Age : 50
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305995
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Patricia Jones
Age : 38
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306006
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Kidd
Age : 58
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305979
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gloria Hunter
Age : 52
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305993
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer, IN
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Hilty
Age : 44
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305999
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
James Higgason Jr.
Age : 73
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305982
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Charles Heard
Age : 56
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306005
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Demarco Flagg
Age : 25
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2306004
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Orlando Flores
Age : 35
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305998
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Denzel Gunnum
Age : 24
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306013
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lauren Davis
Age : 41
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305978
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Durden IV
Age : 24
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305997
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Carta
Age : 26
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2306009
Arrest Date: June 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cassondra Castillo
Age : 41
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2305988
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Corie Blanchard
Age : 36
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2305973
Arrest Date: June 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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VALPARAISO — Valparaiso has named a new interim director of the Engineering Department.
Former Engineering Director Michael Jabo has retired; he was named director in 2020 after spending 25 years as manager of the Northwest Indiana Division of DLZ.
According to a city news release, Max Rehlander will take over as interim engineering director. Rehlander joined the city of Valparaiso in 2021 as deputy city engineer. He was formerly with Abonmarche Consulting and American Structurepoint Inc. where he worked on projects ranging from storm sewer design to roads, trails and utilities. He received a degree in civil engineering from Purdue University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Indiana.
Bill Laird has been named interim chief deputy engineer. Laird joined the City of Valparaiso in 2019 as Deputy Engineer. He was formerly the Director of Planning for the town of Merrillville, served in engineering for the City of Crown Point and has taught land surveying at Purdue Calumet. He received a degree in mechanical engineering technology from Purdue University and is a member of the Stormwater Advisory Board for Porter County.
“Both Max and Bill have demonstrated their excellence and engineering expertise on behalf of the City of Valparaiso, leading key projects over the past several years. We’re so pleased to name them to our leadership team,” Mayor Matt Murphy said in a city news release. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/valparaiso/valparaiso-city-engineer-director-valpo/article_2a525aac-16ad-11ee-a2ab-8fd8613e5b8d.html | 2023-07-03T21:21:48 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/valparaiso/valparaiso-city-engineer-director-valpo/article_2a525aac-16ad-11ee-a2ab-8fd8613e5b8d.html |
Fond du Lac Dominican sister's project has graduated over 500 girls in effort to prevent sex trafficking in Tanzania
More than 500 girls have graduated from the program started by the Dominican sister from Fond du Lac.
FOND DU LAC - Most people do not ask for a treadle sewing machine for a birthday gift, particularly if you are celebrating your 80th birthday.
For Sister Stella Storch, a Dominican sister who has lived and worked in Fond du Lac for the past 25 years, it is what she is hoping for.
“Twenty years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Tanzania, East Africa," Sister Stella shared. "I met young girls who were born into abject poverty and the ravages of AIDS orphaned them. They had no family, no money, no dowry, and no prospects for the future. They were perfect prey for those who would exploit them."
Without some form of outside intervention, these girls remained prime targets for human traffickers.
Upon her return to Fond du Lac, Sister Stella decided to take action.
“I was able to create a unique partnership called 'The AIDS Orphan Sewing Project,' which is part of the St. Maria Goretti Organization of the Sisters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus located in Bokuba, Tanzania," she said. "The girls are now able to attend school for three years, receive room and board, and learn to sew. With a way to earn an income, they become self-reliant — not prey for traffickers who would kidnap, sell and abuse them."
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Sixty girls are currently in the program.
Every year, Sister Stella fundraises to keep the AIDS Orphans fed, educated and supplied with thread, cloth, scissors and needles.
“A treadle sewing machine is presented to each girl when she graduates," Sister Stella said. "Over 500 girls have graduated since the start of the program. As I look back over these 20 years, I hope in some way I have inspired others to act when they see a need.
"Something as simple as a sewing machine can change a girl from being sexually trafficked," she continued. "Many of these girls have been hired to mend and sew school uniforms. They have been able to support their siblings and pay for their educations.
“I could not have kept the AIDS Orphan project going without the generosity of donors and grants," she said. "Local organizations, individuals, churches and families make up our donors. It has been heartwarming to know people care and want to help. One sewing machine costs $250.“
She added: “Sex trafficking of women and children is a multi-billion-dollars business, and it occurs right here in our community and state. Empowering girls to earn a living and get an education is the best way to prevent the trauma of sexual abuse.”
Sister Stella will be transitioning to an advisory role in managing the AIDS Orphan Sewing Project. A dear friend of Sister Stella’s, Tracy Abler, will step in to oversee the project.
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“I am very humbled and grateful this program has successfully prevented young girls from being trafficked," Sister Stella said. "Tracy will do an excellent job of continuing this legacy of caring. I can’t think of a better use of my time in protecting these young girls, and now it is time to ensure it continues. I welcome Tracy and will be available to support her!”
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BOONVILLE, N.Y. -- New York State Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting later this month on proposed projects in the Village and Town of Boonville.
The meeting will be held July 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Boonville Town and Village Offices at 13149 State Route 12.
Two projects are up for discussion.
The first is a proposed project to realign the intersection of State Route 12 and 12D in the Village, adding a new traffic signal, reconstruction of about 500 feet of 12D with curbs, sidewalks and drainage. Contruction is planned for 2024.
"The second proposed project is being coordinated in conjunction with the need for water service replacements throughout the village. This project includes paving of State Route 12D, State Route 46 (Post Street) and State Route 294 (Ford Road) in the Village and Town of Boonville. Improvements also include ADA accessible curb ramps, sidewalk repairs, upgrades to drainage, new signs, and pavement markings. A construction date has not been set at this time," a release states. A contruction date has not been set on this project yet.
To submit written comments, contact Brian Hoffmann, P.E., NYSDOT Regional Design Engineer, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501, or call 315-793-2429. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/state-dot-will-host-public-information-meeting-on-proposed-projects-in-boonville/article_2f39b3ec-19e3-11ee-a483-ff74c3d8a768.html | 2023-07-03T21:22:55 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/state-dot-will-host-public-information-meeting-on-proposed-projects-in-boonville/article_2f39b3ec-19e3-11ee-a483-ff74c3d8a768.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando hit its highest temperature of the year on Monday, meaning heat safety is more important than ever, especially for the young and old.
These scorching temperatures come at a time when thousands of Central Florida students are out of school, and parents are trying to find a balance between letting kids play outside and avoiding the extreme heat.
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Officials said it’s important to make sure children are staying hydrated, wearing hats, and staying in the shade as much as possible.
Temperatures have been in the mid-90s, which is hotter than what we usually see even in August, Central Florida’s hottest month. On Monday, Orlando hit 98 degrees, and the 4th of July is forecast to feel even hotter.
According to Jerry Washington with the Orange County Fire Department, heat exhaustion can happen fast.
“Some of the symptoms are dizziness and then the later signs are that you stop sweating. That’s when you become dehydrated,” he said.
And of course, don’t forget about how quickly the temperatures can rise inside of a car. In less than an hour, the temperature inside can reach about 30 degrees hotter than outside temps, which can be deadly.
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TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Titusville police are investigating a deadly shooting outside of an apartment complex Monday afternoon.
Police responded to reports of shots fired in and near a parked car at an apartment complex on Knox McRae Drive.
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When officers arrived they found two males dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
An unknown suspect ran from the scene before police arrived, according to a news release.
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Channel 9 has a crew at the scene gathering additional details.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The July 4 holiday weekend is always one of the busiest at our area beaches.
In Volusia County, law enforcement has been on high alert since Friday.
In New Smyrna Beach police are dealing with everything from parking problems to crowds.
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In Daytona Beach, the big issue continues to be the rip current.
Beach patrol has rescued 140 people over the past two days.
From rescuing people from rip currents to stopping visitors from setting off fireworks in the sand, Volusia Beach Safety Captain AJ Miller said the work has been non-stop.
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“Tomorrow morning for the fourth of July we have a high tide at about 9:20 a.m. We don’t expect morning closures, but it is a possibility. So, we are going to have a massive amount of beach throughout the day and it’s just going to grow and we’re going to have a lot of people,” Miller said.
In New Smyrna Beach, it’s the first holiday that police are clamping down on parking enforcement after a new ordinance was passed last month.
“In the past people have just chosen to park wherever and take their citation as just a parking fee but now the egregious violations when people are blocking intersections, blocking crosswalks, intersections, fire hydrants, those people can be towed and people will be responsible for paying for the tow and impound fee,” said New Smyrna Beach Deputy Chief Chris Kirk.
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Crowd control is also a concern after issues and many teen arrests in New Smyrna Beach last year, police put a permanent youth curfew in place and have additional staff for support.
“Just come out, have a good time and do it the right way,” Kirk added.
Safety officials are reminding people to only swim in front of staffed lifeguard towers.
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The red flag has been flying all weekend due to rip current risks.
On Monday, officials also flew the purple flag because of jellyfish.
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Sarasota area residents should wear bug spray, long sleeves on 4th holiday, officials say
County officials are advising local residents and visitors to protect themselves from mosquitoes during the Fourth of July holiday as Sarasota experiences a malaria outbreak.
Sarasota County Mosquito Management Services is providing the following advice for a holiday that, for many, involves a lot of outdoor time:
- Avoid being outside from after dusk to sunrise, if possible.
- If you do go outside, wear insect repellant. Learn about which repellants to use at scgov.net/mosquito.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants that are loose-fitting.
- Avoid areas with large mosquito populations.
- Eliminate standing water on your property by draining water from garbage cans, house gutters, buckets, pool covers, coolers, toys, flowerpots or any other containers where rain or sprinkler water has accumulated.
Health officials have reported four confirmed cases of malaria in Sarasota County over the last two months, and they are investigating a possible fifth case, Wade Brennan said last week. Brennan is the manager of the county’s Mosquito Management Services.
The individuals contracted the malaria from local mosquitoes, which is very rare in the U.S. The last outbreak of locally acquired malaria in the country was in Palm Beach County in 2003.
Brennan and Steve Huard, the spokesperson for the Florida Department of Health’s Sarasota County office, provided guidance for the 4th of July holiday in a video Sarasota County released on Monday.
“If we can avoid the events as far as sunset to sunrise, it’s really important,” Brennan said. “If we can do that, great. But I understand that people may want to do other things as well.”
He urged people to apply insect repellant and wear proper clothing. He said that long sleeves and pants must be loose-fitting, not tight-fitting.
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Sarasota and Manatee counties have been under a mosquito-borne illness alert since Monday, June 19. Mosquito control personnel have been spraying areas of the two counties with insecticide and trapping mosquitoes and sending them to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing.
Malaria brings about symptoms like shivers, fever, sweats, nausea and vomiting. The Department of Health says that people with these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/03/amid-a-malaria-outbreak-heres-how-to-avoid-mosquitoes-on-july-4th/70379582007/ | 2023-07-03T21:28:41 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/03/amid-a-malaria-outbreak-heres-how-to-avoid-mosquitoes-on-july-4th/70379582007/ |
GREENSBORO — A lawsuit against NC House Speaker Tim Moore is ending, only about two weeks after a Wake County Republican filed the action accusing Moore of carrying on a more-than-three-year affair with his wife and using his powerful position to entice her to a relationship.
On Monday, attorneys for both men said the "matter is resolved."
Attorneys Stacy Miller, who represents Moore, and Alicia Jurney, who represents Scott Lassiter, independently confirmed the resolution of the suit in emails with the News & Record but did not respond to questions on how exactly how the matter was resolved and whether there was any legal settlement.
"We won't be commenting further," Stacy Miller wrote.
Attorney Joshua Howard, who represents Jamie Lassiter, wrote, "Nothing from us, thank you," when asked if he or his client had anything they wanted to say about the development.
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In an interview with television station WBTV last month, Moore said, “the allegation that I had a relationship with Mrs. Lassiter, I’ve admitted that that’s true but I thought it was appropriate because she was separated and I was divorced…all the salacious stuff that other people are talking about is absolutely 100% false."
In the lawsuit, Scott Lassiter, a former Apex councilman, alleged that his wife, as executive director of the North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court, frequently interacted with Moore to advocate for her organization, which was created in 2006 by the General Assembly to improve the administration of justice in North Carolina, according to its website.
Scott Lassiter said he and Jamie Lassiter, “lived continuously together as husband and wife in North Carolina from June 1, 2013, until they separated from each other on or about January 11, 2023, as a result of Defendant Tim Moore’s adulterous extramarital relationship with Mrs. Lassiter.”
In the suit, Lassiter said that his wife confessed in December 2022 to the relationship with Moore, “including group sex with other individuals seeking Defendant Tim Moore’s political favor.”
Lassiter said in the suit he and Moore then met at the Biscuitville on Western Boulevard in Raleigh that month, where he said Moore confessed to a multi-year sexual relationship with his wife.
“Near the end of the meeting, Defendant Tim Moore asked Plaintiff ‘on a completely unrelated note’ if there was anything he could do for Plaintiff, implying that he could use the power he held as Speaker in some way to benefit Plaintiff. Plaintiff angrily told Defendant Tim Moore that he did not want any political favors.”
In a statement shared with the News & Record, Jamie Lassiter said the claims were, “not only false but impossible as we’ve been separated with a signed separation document for years.”
“Our marriage was a nightmare, and since I left him it has gotten worse,” she said. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/government-politics/tim-moore-scott-lassiter-jaime-lassiter-north-carolina-lawsuit-resolved/article_89ec0c8c-19d3-11ee-bcec-1fba42efec89.html | 2023-07-03T21:30:49 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/government-politics/tim-moore-scott-lassiter-jaime-lassiter-north-carolina-lawsuit-resolved/article_89ec0c8c-19d3-11ee-bcec-1fba42efec89.html |
PLANO, Texas — All southbound lanes from Spring Creek to Park Boulevard on US 75 have reopened following a serious crash Monday afternoon, the Plano Police Department said.
According to Plano PD, the crash happened around 1 p.m. on southbound US 75 at Parker Road and a “large amount of debris” scattered everywhere, including watermelons.
Crews could be seen cleaning up the area as debris had spread across the lanes.
At this time, there’s no word on what caused the crash or how many vehicles are involved. Police said patients were transported to a local hospital but didn’t release how many or their current conditions.
This is a developing story. We’ll update you as more information becomes available. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/plano-police-investigating-serious-crash-southbound-us-75-parker-road/287-6931dcae-31f0-4930-b2cf-52c1c986c02b | 2023-07-03T21:32:50 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/plano-police-investigating-serious-crash-southbound-us-75-parker-road/287-6931dcae-31f0-4930-b2cf-52c1c986c02b |
HOUSTON — Rudolph 'Rudy' Farias went missing in Houston in March 2015. He was just 17 years old.
Eight years later, he was found alive just 25 minutes away from the last place he was seen.
It's unknown where Farias has been this whole time. His family said he is unresponsive and getting medical care.
Read their statement below:
"We want to thank the media and public for all their support. My son Rudy Farias IV was found on Thursday, June 29th, after being missing for 8 years. Currently, we do not have any additional information on Rudy’s case. What we do know is at the time of his recovery, a good Samaritan located him unresponsive and immediately called police and 911. My son Rudy is receiving the care he needs to overcome his trauma, but at this time, he is nonverbal and not able to communicate with us. We are asking for privacy during this difficult time but will share more details as Rudy continues to heal."
Timeline of Rudy Farias' disappearance
March 2015: Farias was first reported missing. He had last been seen along Valley Lake Drive, which is north of Tidwell in northeast Houston. He was reportedly walking his two dogs when he disappeared. The dogs were later found, but Farias was not.
September 2018: Houston police say they got a call from family members, telling them that Farias was living behind a family member's home. Police searched, but didn't find him.
June 2023: At about 10 p.m. on June 29, police say a man, who would later be identified as Farias, was found sleeping outside Immaculate Heart Church near 76th Street and Avenue K in southeast Houston. According to Farias' family, a good Samaritan found him unresponsive and called 911.
Below is a map of where Farias was first reported missing and where he was found:
We profiled Farias' story back in 2016, a year after he was reported missing. You can watch that report below.
When Farias first disappeared, family members thought he may have been abducted and sold for human trafficking. They were also concerned because he suffered from anxiety, depression and was an asthmatic who didn't have his inhaler.
What to do when someone goes missing
Thousands of people go missing every year across the United States, and there are organizations and law enforcement agencies that work to bring them home to loved ones.
The Texas Center for the Missing is an organization with Houston roots that works to educate loved ones and authorities on finding the lost.
From resources that deal with missing children to endangered adults, the non-profit organization has compiled a wealth of resources to help.
There is no 24-hour waiting period required to report a person missing, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/rudy-farias-found-timeline/285-23b45d75-a676-42cd-a63d-34a4cc3110cf | 2023-07-03T21:32:56 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/rudy-farias-found-timeline/285-23b45d75-a676-42cd-a63d-34a4cc3110cf |
TITUSVILLE, Fla. – Two men were found dead on Monday at a Titusville apartment complex, according to police.
Police said they received several 911 calls around 2:50 p.m. about a shooting near the parking lot of an apartment complex.
A news release shows the two men were found dead along the 200 block of Knox McRae Drive.
According to police, one of the men was found laying just outside of a vehicle, and the other man was inside the vehicle. Both had apparently been shot to death, investigators said.
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Police said they are still looking to identify the shooter. No information was released about what may have led to the deadly shooting.
Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact police at 321-264-7800. Alternatively, tips can be left anonymously with Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.
Information leading to an arrest in this case may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A gun violence prevention activist group spending the summer touring the country made a stop at the Pulse Memorial on Monday.
Manuel and Patricia Oliver’s son, Joaquin, died in the Parkland shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School back in 2018. Since then, they’ve been sharing their gun violence prevention message in honor of their son.
This summer, the Olivers will spend roughly 50 days inside a school bus touring the country and visiting cities that have been impacted by mass shootings and gun violence as part of “Guac’s Magical Tour.”
The tour kicked off in Parkland Monday morning and made its second stop in Orlando.
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Joaquin’s mother, Patricia Oliver, said they planned to travel to 23 cities in honor of her son’s 23rd birthday.
At Monday’s rally, Joaquin’s father, Manuel Oliver, said they may now need to visit 24 cities in light of the recent mass shooting in Baltimore, Maryland, that left two dead and 28 injured.
“When they ask me, ‘So what do you see with your movement? Is it getting any better?’ (The answer is), ‘No, it’s not,’” Manuel Oliver said. “You have more people dying. We need to be together like we said it before, we need to be stronger and we need to show that we are locked.”
The bus has planned stops for Uvalde, Sandy Hook, Aurora and Columbine, as well as in the cities of several other mass shootings.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Alex Schulze has collected plenty of cell phones from the ocean, but only one has turned on.
“Most of the time, the [phones] are basically locked up or the salt water has kind of destroyed them,” Schulze said.
Schultze is the co-founder and CEO of ocean cleanup company 4ocean and was recently looking for trash in the Boca Raton Inlet in South Florida when he came across an iPhone in a clear waterproof case on the sand.
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“It appeared to be in great shape. I brought it back to our office where I was able to charge it and then looked at the emergency contacts on the lock screen,” Schultze told Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden during a conversation on Florida’s Fourth Estate.
That’s when Schultze said he called the emergency contact number labeled “Mom”.
“The woman answered and said ‘oh my god I can’t believe you found my son’s phone,’” he said.
Turns out, her son lost his iPhone a few days prior.
Schultze said the woman traveled to the 4ocean office and happily retrieved her son’s iPhone.
The discovery and happy ending make for a great story, but sadly the plight of Florida’s polluted water is not over.
4ocean employs captains and crews worldwide who have now removed over 30 million pounds of trash from the ocean.
The company transforms the collected plastic into products like bracelets and sells those products to fund more cleanups.
Florida’s Fourth Estate learned more about the most common and most shocking items found by the 4ocean team during cleanup dives.
“The most common thing we find is single-use plastics,” Schultze said.
Those include plastic bottles, chip bags and multi-layer packaging.
When it comes to the craziest thing he’s found, Schultze says it’s not pirate treasure or a pallet of smuggled cocaine.
“I’d have to say our crews have actually come across a few dead bodies. It’s been pretty heavy,” Schultze said.
You can listen to Schultze’s full conversation about his ocean floor discoveries, his path to co-founding 4ocean and how others can make a positive impact in their environment on Florida’s Fourth Estate.
Be sure to download the podcast from wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch anytime on News 6+.
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GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Mott Community College's Flint-Genesee Pathway Home Program is receiving federal funding to help formerly incarcerated people find jobs and transition back into the community.
The grant is worth nearly $3 million and it was announced on Monday by Congressman Dan Kildee.
The program offers education, job training and personalized counseling.
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Central Florida was in the firefight of its life 25 years ago today; half a million acres of brush burned, taking with them homes and cars while disrupting life for three months.
The firestorm of 1998 finally ended on July 5 of the same year thanks to heavy rain relief.
Florida learned valuable lessons from that disaster. For example, the Sunshine State now has the No. 1 prescribed burn program in the country.
The Florida Forest Service claims it does more prescribed burning than any other state in the country.
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After 1998, Tallahassee lawmakers revised the state’s Prescribed Fire Law to give more people the ability to do prescribed burns safely.
Fire managers began teaching homeowners to clear brush away from houses and build a fire “break” around homes instead of allowing vegetation to grow up against a house.
Hundreds of fires destroyed more than 300 homes and businesses in 1998, threatening to converge into a monstrous out-of-control inferno.
Cars were charred, major highways were closed for days — including I-95 — Fourth of July celebrations were canceled, and tens of thousands of people were evacuated, including the entire county of Flagler.
News 6 Meteorologist Samara Cokinos said that year was so wet during the winter that so much fuel grew so quickly, and then an El Nino drought into July and dry lightning (lightning without rain) caused the brush to burn across Central Florida.
“We had a really wet winter that allowed the underbrush to really grow and flourish during that time,” Cokinos said. “When we went into the spring, we had a tropical high anchored over Florida, and basically, what that did is get rid of rain chances for several months. It did so much damage that we were in a major drought, and so a lot of our vegetation was very, very dry.”
Cokinos vividly remembers having to evacuate.
“We were driving, and I just remember seeing ash falling from the sky and landing in the windshield of my car that’s something I will never forget,” Cokinos said. “The things that really matter to my family and I were pictures because the older the picture, you can’t replace those. So I just remember putting picture frames from my mom and dad’s walls in the backseat of my car. I mean, they were just stacked on top of one another.”
But what was also different in 1998 is Florida wasn’t aggressively back-burning, or prescribed burning, like it does now, according to Melbourne National Weather Service Meteorologist and Fire Weather Program Leader John Pendergrast.
“Well coming out of 1998, the State of Florida recognized that prescribed burning was a really wonderful tool to mitigate large fire and fire spread,” Pendergrast said.
Pendergrast advises the Florida Forest Service when and when not to burn brush — on purpose — to eliminate potential brushfire fuel before a drought.
The Forest Service said that after 1998, it began certifying prescribed burn managers — sending them to a four-day class, even supervising their first back burns, to teach more people to burn responsibly and prevent another firestorm.
Also before 1998, private landowners such as ranchers were largely concerned about the liability of prescribed burning. The law changed to where they are not liable for a prescribed burn unless they are “grossly negligent.”
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An 8-year-old boy was shot and critically injured in Dallas on Sunday evening.
Dallas police responded to a shooting in the 8000 block of Rothington Road around 9:30 p.m. on July 2.
The preliminary investigation determined an eight-year-old boy was shot while in bed.
He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
No one else inside the apartment was injured.
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A portion of Interstate 635 in Mesquite gets designated as the Officer Richard II Memorial Highway following Governor Abbott signing of House Bill 975 into law.
On December 3, 2021, Officer Houston was fatally wounded responding to a disturbance in the 1500 block of South Beltline Rd.
"We are grateful for the state's recognition of the sacrifice made by Officer Houston in service to his community, and this memorial will honor his memory for generations to come."
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North Texas is in the midst of a record-breaking summer, and with increased temperatures comes more risk for heat-related illness for your pets. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when it comes to keeping pets safe.
Must-haves: Hydration and shade
The more time your pet spends outdoors, the more they need access to fresh, cool water and shade. That’s especially true for dog breeds like English bulldogs, or Persian cats that have flat snouts.
“Those guys can’t pant effectively and they’ve very susceptible to heatstroke, just like if they’re elderly or overweight,” said Shelly Meeks, animal services manager for the city of Denton.
Certain health conditions like heartworms or obesity can also make pets more vulnerable to heatstroke, so Meeks recommends getting your pet a vet checkup if it’s been a while.
Kiddie pools filled with cool water can help pets stay cool — just be sure to keep them in shaded areas because they will not be effective if the water is warm.
Protect paws from hot asphalt
Just like walking on hot asphalt with bare feet can be painful if the ground is hot, the same is true for pets. Asphalt tends to trap heat, so on a sweltering day when it's in the 90s, asphalt can reach internal temperatures of nearly 150 degrees.
A good rule of thumb, Meeks says, is to test the temperature of the asphalt on the back of your hand. If it’s hot to the touch, it’s too hot for your pet’s paws. Stick to grassy areas or get some booties or other protective paw-wear for walks.
Skip the shave
While a trim can help if your pet has a very thick coat, some people might be tempted to shave their dogs or cats to help keep them cool, but that could make them more vulnerable to the heat.
“Their coat actually protects them from the heat and the cold and protects them from sunburn, so unless it's a dog that normally is shaved, like a poodle or something, you really don't want to shave your dog to try to help them cool down,” Meeks said. “That's not helping them — it actually can cause them to overheat from the sunburn.”
Keep pets close
The hubbub of summer fun can bring extra risks for pets. Pets shouldn’t be left unsupervised near in-ground or deep pools, or left in a parked vehicle even when temperatures are lower since the inside of a car can quickly heat up. Make sure to keep pets away from grills while they’re in use, keep gates closed and pets secure, especially if they may be spooked by loud noises.
Meeks recommends microchipping and making sure microchips are registered so pets can be more easily found if they do manage to slip out. Microchipped pets can be registered with Denton Animal Services for free.
Be on the lookout for warning signs
Animals cannot sweat to cool down like humans do, so early intervention is important when it comes to heat-related illness. Excessive panting and drooling, redness in eyes and ears, a lack of coordination, agitation and fainting, diarrhea and vomiting are early warning signs of heatstroke. Advanced stages of heatstroke can lead to fainting and seizures, cause organ failure and even be fatal.
If your pet is showing signs of overheating, immediately get them to a cool area, offer them small sips of water, and drape a cool wet towel over them or hose them off with a water hose. Once you’ve started taking steps to cool your pet down, call your vet. Even if they seem OK, some signs of heat-related illness aren’t as apparent as others, and they should be checked out to determine if they need further interventions.
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The fireworks stands are open in the Capital City and it’s time to celebrate America's independence with the city's annual party at Oak Lake Park.
Wes Anderson of Lincoln moves a box of fireworks off a trailer at Kracklin' Kirk's Fireworks Friday in Hickman.
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Lincoln's annual Uncle Sam Jam begins Monday afternoon. Food vendors open at 4 p.m., live music from Soul Dawg is scheduled at 6:15 p.m. and fireworks end the night starting at 10 p.m.
Food includes ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, funnel cakes, kettle corn, hot dogs, pizza and hamburgers.
Free parking is available at Oak Lake Park and the lots adjacent to Haymarket Park.
On Tuesday in Seward — Nebraska's Fourth of July City — the grand parade begins at 4 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 10 p.m.
Here’s a guide to other community events near Lincoln:
Workers unload fireworks at Kracklin' Kirk's Fireworks Friday in Hickman.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, events July 3, Oak Lake Park. lincoln.ne.gov .
Fireworks, Pine Lake, July 3.
Fireworks, Capitol Beach, July 4.
Show and Fireworks, Country Drive Golf Course, July 3. facebook.com .
Fireworks, Ashland Ballfields, July 4. visitnebraska.com .
Avenue of Flags, Legion Memorial Park, July 4. auburn.ne.gov .
Celebrate Bennet, events July 3-4, fireworks July 3 at ballfield. cityofbennet.com .
DeWitt Days, events July 1-4. facebook.com .
Community celebration, fireworks at Nerud Field, July 4. dorchester4thofjuly.com .
Pioneer Shrine Club Flea Market, vendors July 2-4, parade and fireworks July 4 at city park. facebook.com .
Fireworks, Friend Country Club, July 4. facebook.com .
Geneva Days, fireworks July 4. genevane.org .
Fireworks, Main Park, July 4. hickman.ne.gov .
Fireworks, Fairview Golf Course, July 4.
Fourth of July festivities in Seward include a classic car show. The annual celebration also includes a parade and fireworks display.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
Fourth of July Celebration, fireworks July 4 at Plum Creek Park. julyfourthseward.com .
Fireworks, Johnson County Fairgrounds, July 4. tecumsehne.com .
Fireworks, Lake Wanahoo, July 4.
Fourth of July Celebration, events July 4, fireworks at Lawson Park.
Firecracker Frenzy, York County Fairgrounds, July 3. yorkchamber.org .
Deb Allen (left) and her kids Isabelle (center) and Jasmine (right) watch the Uncle Sam Jam fireworks show at Oak Lake Park in Lincoln in 2021.
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Photos: Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Lake Park
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
Deb Allen (left) and her kids Isabelle (center) and Jasmine (right) watch the Uncle Sam Jam fireworks show on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
The A-Lami and Mashfi families watch the Uncle Sam Jam fireworks show on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
AM/FM performs their last set of the night before the fireworks show at the Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
American Red Cross volunteer Bryan Leavitt hands out water bottles to attendees at Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
AM/FM Lincoln performs 80s hits to the crowd during Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
Lincoln Police Department officers sit in golf carts during Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
People line up outside the Dig-N food truck during the Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
A general view of the AM/FM Lincoln concert during Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
In this file photo from 2021, Brooke Pfeiffer hands shaved ice cones to customers during Uncle Sam Jam, the city of Lincoln's annual Fourth of July weekend celebration at Oak Lake Park.
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Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
Musician "Featherbeard" sleeps in the shade at Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
Friends Haywood Johnson (9, left) and Ethan Hurlburt (9, right) play in Oak Lake during Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
Kona ice server Charlotte Schuerman hands shaved ice cones to customers during Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
Spectators dance to AM/FM Lincoln during Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
Michael Ayala (5, center) tastes his shaved ice cone during Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
Adrionan Hamilton, 8, puts a fifth flavor onto his shaved ice cone during Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
Spectators arrive at the Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star
Uncle Sam Jam, 07.03
Families pass through security as they arrive at Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday at Oak Lake Park.
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Lincoln-area residents are advised to watch the skies Tuesday — and not just for the colorful firework displays that will be part of so many Independence Day celebrations.
After a hot, muggy day in the Lincoln metro area with temperatures likely cresting around 97 degrees, there is an 80% chance of rain between 8 and 10 p.m. Although rain could start by as early as 6 p.m., according to National Weather Service meteorologist Paul Fajman.
There is also a remote chance the storms could bring hail and wind gusts of up to 70 mph. Fajman cautioned those enjoying outdoor festivities against standing under or near weaker structures such as tents.
The incoming storm is expected to form out of multiple smaller cells in north-central Nebraska before making its way eastward.
And for those hoping that the urban heat island effect might potentially divert the incoming storm, he called the theory a "myth."
"It's important to remember that a city is just a small blip on the map (in comparison to a large storm cell)," he said.
After the heat of the past several days, Wednesday promises to be cooler, with highs near 80 and a 50% chance of rain.
Top Journal Star photos for June 2023
Players part of the Lincoln International FC wave flags from different countries while posing for a photo on their last day of soccer practice on Wednesday at Densmore Park in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
The Swiftdogs Zach St. Pierre wears the sorting hat from the Harry Potter series as he celebrates a home run against the Sioux City Explorers on Friday at Haymarket Park. The Lincoln Saltdogs became the "Swiftdogs" for one night, as tickets to a Taylor Swift concert were up for grabs to all ticketholders.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Eight-year-old, Sebastian McAndrew stands in front his City Mission clothing drive donation box located at Calvert Recreation Center, Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Lincoln.
HAYDEN ROONEY Journal Star
Henry Schmid builds a new robot using LEGOs and various electronics as part of a LEGO Robotics course, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at The Bay in Lincoln. Brick-by-brick, students between fourth and ninth grades worked to assemble robots they built from LEGOs. As part of the Lincoln Public Schools Summer Technology Program, kids interested in robotics worked to build and program their robots to perform various tasks.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Florida's Michael Robertson embraces Deric Fabian after their loss to LSU, during game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
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Florida relief pitcher Cade Fisher delivers to the plate against LSU in the fifth inning, during game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
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LSU's Paul Skenes carries the trophy after defeating Florida in the game 3 of the College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
LSU's Brady Neal pours a sports drink on coach Jay Johnson after the Tigers defeated Florida in the College World Series championship game Monday at Charles Schwab Field.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
LSU players celebrate the victory against Florida in the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Lincoln's Zach Keenan throws a pitch against Winnipeg on Monday at Haymarket Park.
HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star
LSU's Alex Milazzo hurdles Florida catcher BT Riopelle to score in the fourth inning during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Brenda Schmidt (left) and Charles Schmidt kayak at Holmes Lake on Monday. After a sunny day reaching a high the upper 80s on Monday, Tuesday could see a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. A big warmup is in store for Wednesday, with the National Weather Service forecasting a high near 100 in Lincoln.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Florida players wait to celebrate Jac Caglianone's (14) home run during a College World Series championship series game against LSU on Sunday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Finn Nash, Jaro Lepic, Liam Demshock and Liam Etkes (top, from left) have their sports memorabilia, including a replica of Homeplate, signed by Florida's Philip Abner before Game 2 of the College World Series championship series on Sunday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Florida's Cade Fisher celebrates after closing out an inning against LSU during the NCAA College World Series championship, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Florida warms up during the NCAA College World Series championship, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
With $5 in hand, Lincoln City Council member Tom Beckius checks the odds on a screen before placing his bet Thursday at WarHorse Casino. While the state's gambling regulations require bets to be placed on site at the casino, gamblers can use WarHorse's app to build out their wagers, making it easier and faster to place them in person.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Alex Azevedo sits on his dad's vintage motor car before the International Speedsters Trials and Reunions road trip Thursday morning.
HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star
David Campbell, a recent graduate from Union college's international rescue and relief program, climbs and rappels from a tree alongside Mike Mikler (not pictured) on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln.
The duo, who had earlier created a giant swing, said they were climbing the trees for fun and practice. The program for International rescue and relief is a bachelor of science degree designed for students who want to serve and help others in disaster and humanitarian relief.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Southeast Community College Professor Michael Mellon teaches anatomy of the human brain to his class Tuesday in Lincoln. A change to community college funding in Nebraska will result in higher property taxes to support SCC next year, but officials say a tax credit will offset those increases.
HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star
A'rielle Harvell (bottom), 5, slides down an inflatable water slide next to her sisters, Yahkira Harvell (top), 4, and Samirah Graham, 13, on Monday in central Lincoln. The temperature in Lincoln reached 96 on Monday and was in the 90s again on Tuesday. The National Weather Service is forecasting highs in the 90s and mostly sunny conditions for at least the next week.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Crane removal equipment sits on Q St. between North 9th and 10th St. temporarily closing the section of Q until June 23rd, Monday, June 19, 2023, in Lincoln.
HAYDEN ROONEY Journal Star
Malone Ribbon Dancers, including Maisey Ratliff, 8, dance during Lincoln's Juneteenth celebration Saturday at Trago Park.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Scott Copeland (Left) and Donnette Thayer (right) play Irish folk music with friends during the Hub Farmers Market at Union Plaza park on Wednesday. The markets are Wednesdays, from 5-7 p.m., through Sept. 20.
HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star
Open Harvest employees shovel gravel at the Open Harvest ground breaking in the Telegraph District, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Dynasty Volleyball players Abigail Mullen (bottom left), Reese Messer (left), Claire Cisneros (top right), and Skyler Pierce (right) share snacks and stories with one another as they rest on the catwalk overlooking the volleyball courts ahead of their next match during the Midwest PreNationals tournament on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Sports Pavilion Lawrence in Lawrence.
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Fisherman Salem Alsareni, catches a 24 inch carp, weighing in at six and a half pounds at Holmes Lake, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Angela Gebhardt walks next to Star City Chorus during the Star City Pride Parade Saturday at the Nebraska state Capitol.
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Foster Care Closet employee Brooke Horton lifts boxes of diapers onto the bus before departing for Norfolk on Friday.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor candidate Rodney Bennett answers questions from students and staff who are part of the College of Law on Thursday at the Office of the President.
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Terrance McIntyre gets his hair cut by Treveon Phinney at 402 Fades Barber Shop on Thursday at Gateway Mall.
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Eliana Athena Vargas Smith, 2, plays in the fountain at Union Plaza park on Wednesday, when temperatures reached 88 degrees in Lincoln.
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Children extend their arms outward as they reach for bubbles to pop during a family fun night ice cream party on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Charles H. Gere Branch Library in Lincoln.
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Harper Trumble (top right) dances with her cousin Keegan VanDeWater (right) while Alexis Arai y Su Grupo perform as part of the Jazz in June concert series on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at in the Sheldon Sculpture Garden at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln. The first performers for Jazz in June drew a sizable crowd on Tuesday. The free concert series, held each Tuesday in June, will feature two sets of music from 7-7:45 p.m. and 8-8:45 p.m. Beyond the performances, the series will include education outreach coordinated by community centers and artists. A market offered food and drinks to hungry patrons. And a bike Valet will provided free, secure parking for bicycles from 5 p.m. until the end of the performance in the market.
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The Rev. T. Michael Williams signs the petition to repeal LB753 during Support our Schools Nebraska petition drive kickoff at the state Capitol on Tuesday.
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Mia Masch, 5, has her hair adjusted by her father Ian while his pet parrot Mango rests atop his shoulder during an animal blessing ceremony at First-Plymouth Church.
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Shriner clowns cover their hearts for the invocation before the Nebraska Shrine Bowl on Saturday at Cope Stadium in Kearney.
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A rainbow is seen near Ralston High School stadium during the Nebraska High School Soccer Senior Showcase on Friday.
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Grace Jacobson of Lincoln holds a rainbow umbrella over a coffin prop in front of the Governor's Mansion on Thursday, the final day of the legislative session.
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Nikita (black) jumps into the dog pool as Pearl chases after her at Off Leash Dog Bar on Wednesday.
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Lincoln East’s Carter Mick (10) poses for portrait , Monday, May 29, 2023, in Lincoln.
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Rebecca Rager greets her grandfather Alfred Zieg (from left) during a celebration before his birthday on Wednesday, in the Gramercy dining room on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at The Residence at Gramercy in Lincoln. 'It has been a life for sure," Alfred Zieg said during the celebration. "And on Wednesday I get to start all over again, right?"
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Muggs, a 6 year-old chocolate lab fetches his toy from the water following his dive on Saturday at Paws 4 Fun in Lincoln.
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Fire fighters clear out hot debris pulled off of 411 Mulder Dr home after alert two back yard fire, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Lincoln.
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. — At 2 p.m. on July 3, 1863, it was a muggy 87 degrees in Gettysburg, Pa., just as Pickett’s Charge was ordered by Confederate General Robert E. Lee against Union soldiers.
At 2 p.m. on July 3, 2023, it was 85 degrees and humid in Gettysburg, as the national park observed the 160th anniversary of the battle there.
The symmetry wasn’t lost on Civil War reenactor Thomas Lee Jessee, who plays Robert E. Lee. Clad in the same wool/cotton blend jacket that Confederate soldiers wore, Jessee tried to stand in the shade as he educated tourists and posed with them for pictures.
Throughout the Civil War, heat was a problem for both the Confederate and Union armies, especially on long marches.
“We had men dropping on the side all the way into Pennsylvania because of the heat and other things, too,” Jessee said, referencing Robert E. Lee's troops marching across the Potomac River toward Gettysburg. “What they might have been eating they had issues, or they were just exhausted.”
Jessee said though uncomfortable by modern standards, Civil War uniforms weren’t as suffocating as they might seem. Cotton helps wick away sweat and wool helps it evaporate quickly, creating a cooling effect, he said.
“They did have ways of keeping cool. Our ancestors weren’t that crazy,” Jessee said.
As tourists from around the country flocked to Gettysburg on the anniversary of the battle, many got to experience firsthand how soldiers there may have felt.
“I cannot imagine. It is stifling,” said Melanie Bonin, who came with her family from Greene County to visit the national park.
That experience is important, Jessee said, because it helps people viscerally connect to a difficult time in America’s history, and apply the lessons learned to modern day.
“War came because we forgot we were all Americans. Here are Americans on this side of the field. There are Americans on that side of the field,” Jessee said. “That’s part of our history and we need to learn from it. You shouldn’t love the history or hate it. You just take the history and learn lessons from it.” | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/gettysburg-heat/521-bb9e9f70-b7bf-4501-ac11-72dc5ca9d10b | 2023-07-03T21:54:07 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/gettysburg-heat/521-bb9e9f70-b7bf-4501-ac11-72dc5ca9d10b |
AUSTIN, Texas — They are dazzling, shimmering, sparkling and twinkling. Across Central Texas, many people will be firing off fireworks to celebrate Independence Day.
However, before you light the fuse, you will want to make sure you aren't violating any city or county restrictions.
You can pop fireworks in unincorporated parts of Travis County, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office. You must stay 5,000 feet away from any city limits, and you must pop them safely. Be wary of dry grass and leaves nearby, make sure you have water on hand in case of a fire and always follow the instructions on the box.
According to the Travis County website, there are various city limits located in Travis County, which includes the City of Austin, where using fireworks is prohibited. People can not set off fireworks in Travis County parks.
According to the City, it is illegal for anyone to use or sell fireworks within Austin.
However, items such as snake "GlowWorms," smoke devices, sparklers and trick noisemakers such as party poppers and snappers are permitted.
If you are looking to put on a fireworks display, you will need a permit from the City of Austin. You must also present a site plan, a copy of a pyrotechnic operator license, list of fireworks to be used, a certificate of insurance, pay $200 in a permit fee and permit application and a public display permit.
All this must be submitted at least 21 days before the event. The fireworks contractor or pyrotechnic operator will also be responsible for an apparatus standby fee and firewatch inspector fee if needed.
City officials say it is prohibited to "manufacture, assemble, store, sell, offer to sell, possess, urge, ignite, cause to be discharged or discharge fireworks within the corporate limits of the city or within 5,000 feet outside the city limits."
Anyone who violates this will be fined according to the City's code of ordinances here. The City also states if a parent or guardian allows a child, 17 and under, to use, discharge, ignite, detonate or fire any fireworks, they will also be fined under the City's ordinance. Anyone who hosts a fireworks display will be liable and fined according to the ordinance.
According to the Hutto's ordinances:
- It is unlawful to store, keep, sell, use, discharge, ignite, detonate or fire any fireworks, except under a special permit
- Parent or guardian to allow a child 18 and under to store, transport, keep, use, discharge, ignite, detonate or fire any fireworks
- No one can assist or encourage a person under 18 to keep, use, discharge, detonate or fire any fireworks
- No fireworks displays are allowed if the state forest service, the county or the city declares "drought conditions"
According to the City, anyone who violates the ordinances on a first offense will be fined $500.
"For each subsequent conviction within two years, the offender shall be fined an amount of not less than $500- and not more than $2,000 for each offense," the website stated.
In Liberty Hill, no one can sell, give away, use, receive or manufacture fireworks within the city limits. Under the City's ordinances, no one can encourage or help a person under 18 own or ignite fireworks within the city limits.
If a person violates this part of the ordnance they will be fined $500. Each violation will be treated as a separate offense.
However there is an exception: "The city secretary, with approval of the city council, may issue a special written permit for a fireworks/explosives display with the city limits," according to the city's website.
Under the City of Taylor, no one can fire off fireworks within the city limits and within 5,000 feet outside the city limits, unless a permit has been issued. City Council can issue a permit for a public display after the city fire chief performs an examination. However, a permit will not be issued if the city council and fire chief determine there are dangers to people or property because of the location.
Anyone who violates this part of the ordinance will be fined $500 for each offense.
According to Pflugerville, anyone who fires off fireworks within the city or 5,000 feet outside the city limits is considered "a public nuisance." The fire marshal will then have the authority to take, remove and destroy any fireworks found in violation of the ordinance.
However, this ordinance does not apply to "pyrotechnic displays designed to entertain the general public, which have been approved by the fire marshal."
Just like the other surrounding cities around Central Texas, Round Rock does not allow fireworks within the city and 5,000 feet outside the city limits.
When it comes to pyrotechnic displays, a permit is required. The person must provide "a proof of financial responsibility to satisfy claims for damages to property or personal injuries" and pay a site inspection fee.
Anyone in violation of unauthorized fireworks will be taken and removed by the fire marshal or the chief of police.
In Cedar Park, the police department will be enforcing the fireworks ordinance. According to the City's website, fireworks are prohibited within city limits and within 5,000 feet of the city limits. There is a maximum fine of $2,000 for violating this ordinance.
The only fireworks display allowed must be professional and licensed. Otherwise, Cedar Park allows fireworks that do not explode or fly into the air such as sparklers, blooming flowers, snaps, etc.
Anyone who lights fireworks within the city limits of Leander will be deemed a public nuisance. That person will be fined $500 for each offense. A person is also not allowed to help anyone under 18 light fireworks within city limits.
A person may require a permit for firework displays within the city limits. This permit will be approved by the city council and the city secretary. The permit contains conditions for the fireworks display. However, if a person violates these conditions, it is considered an offense.
In the city of Jarrell, no one can have, keep, store, sell, use or manufacture fireworks within fire limits.
A permit is required for public displays, which needs approval from the fire marshal and the city administrator. The permit will provide conditions for the fireworks display. If you fail to follow the conditions under the permit, it is considered an offense.
It is considered an offense if someone helps someone under 18 with lighting fireworks within the fire limits of the city.
For anyone who fires off fireworks within the fire limits, this violation will be declared a public nuisance and will be deemed a misdemeanor. That person will then be fined.
In Hays County, officials state that fireworks are not allowed within the city limits or during burn bans.
You can't light fireworks near schools, which includes colleges and universities, churches, hospitals, licensed child car centers, gas stations or close by where fireworks are sold. You can also not light fireworks from a vehicle.
According to the Williamson County park rules, no one can "possess or use any kind of firework, except by permit, in any park, preserve, trail or facility."
You can see which firework restrictions are active by county through the Williamson County website. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-texas-fireworks-restrictions/269-65a55066-a052-40cb-9912-1c058cc6268b | 2023-07-03T21:54:46 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-texas-fireworks-restrictions/269-65a55066-a052-40cb-9912-1c058cc6268b |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A roller coaster at Carowinds is closed until further notice after a large crack on a support beam was reported to park employees.
Late Friday night, WCNC Charlotte viewer Jeremy Wagner shared photos and a video of the crack on the Fury 325 coaster. The video shows the ride running at one point, with the affected part of the beam visibly moving as the coaster cars run on the track it supports.
Wagner said he shared the video with park officials at the guest services center and was later told the ride was shut down. A spokesperson for Carowinds confirmed that when WCNC Charlotte reached out. The following statement was provided:
Carowinds today closed Fury 325 after park personnel became aware of a crack at the top of a steel support pillar. The park’s maintenance team is conducting a thorough inspection and the ride will remain closed until repairs have been completed. Safety is our top priority and we appreciate the patience and understanding of our valued guests during this process. As part of our comprehensive safety protocols, all rides, including Fury 325, undergo daily inspections to ensure their proper functioning and structural integrity.
The park did not provide a timeline for when the Fury 325 may reopen.
The North Carolina Department of Labor said that the agency's Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau will be investigating the issue and will be at Carowinds on Monday.
Carowinds previously closed the Copperhead Strike rollercoaster in 2019 after a guest suffered a thumb injury onboard. The Fury 325 also was placed under further scrutiny in 2015 when the ride unexpectedly stopped near the top of one of its steepest drops.
Another ride in 2017, the Ricochet, also got stuck for about an hour. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/carowinds-fury-325-ride-close-local/275-9caaab31-5e8a-421e-a5a6-ecd877304ec5 | 2023-07-03T21:54:47 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/carowinds-fury-325-ride-close-local/275-9caaab31-5e8a-421e-a5a6-ecd877304ec5 |
HOUSTON — Rudolph 'Rudy' Farias went missing in Houston in March 2015. He was just 17 years old.
Eight years later, he was found alive just 25 minutes away from the last place he was seen.
It's unknown where Farias has been this whole time. His family said he is unresponsive and getting medical care.
Read their statement below:
"We want to thank the media and public for all their support. My son Rudy Farias IV was found on Thursday, June 29th, after being missing for 8 years. Currently, we do not have any additional information on Rudy’s case. What we do know is at the time of his recovery, a good Samaritan located him unresponsive and immediately called police and 911. My son Rudy is receiving the care he needs to overcome his trauma, but at this time, he is nonverbal and not able to communicate with us. We are asking for privacy during this difficult time but will share more details as Rudy continues to heal."
Timeline of Rudy Farias' disappearance
March 2015: Farias was first reported missing. He had last been seen along Valley Lake Drive, which is north of Tidwell in northeast Houston. He was reportedly walking his two dogs when he disappeared. The dogs were later found, but Farias was not.
September 2018: Houston police say they got a call from family members, telling them that Farias was living behind a family member's home. Police searched, but didn't find him.
June 2023: At about 10 p.m. on June 29, police say a man, who would later be identified as Farias, was found sleeping outside Immaculate Heart Church near 76th Street and Avenue K in southeast Houston. According to Farias' family, a good Samaritan found him unresponsive and called 911.
Below is a map of where Farias was first reported missing and where he was found:
We profiled Farias' story back in 2016, a year after he was reported missing. You can watch that report below.
When Farias first disappeared, family members thought he may have been abducted and sold for human trafficking. They were also concerned because he suffered from anxiety, depression and was an asthmatic who didn't have his inhaler.
What to do when someone goes missing
Thousands of people go missing every year across the United States, and there are organizations and law enforcement agencies that work to bring them home to loved ones.
The Texas Center for the Missing is an organization with Houston roots that works to educate loved ones and authorities on finding the lost.
From resources that deal with missing children to endangered adults, the non-profit organization has compiled a wealth of resources to help.
There is no 24-hour waiting period required to report a person missing, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/rudy-farias-found-timeline/285-23b45d75-a676-42cd-a63d-34a4cc3110cf | 2023-07-03T21:54:54 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/rudy-farias-found-timeline/285-23b45d75-a676-42cd-a63d-34a4cc3110cf |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A section of Murdock is closing until some time in September.
Starting July 5, the City of Wichita will be closing Murdock from Amidon to Woodrow, next to Botanica and Sim Golf Course.
It’s part of the construction for the new water treatment facility being built in northwest Wichita across from the Sedgwick County Zoo.
Traffic will be diverted to Franklin Avenue during the project.
For more information about the new water treatment facility, visit wichitawaterworks.com. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/section-of-murdock-closing-for-next-two-months/ | 2023-07-03T21:56:48 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/section-of-murdock-closing-for-next-two-months/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan says he is going to suspend the entertainment license for City Nightz, the nightclub where nine people were shot early Sunday morning.
The police chief said that the club claimed it was using wands to detect if customers were trying to get in with weapons, but he says they did not wand rapper Mozzy or Mozzy’s entourage. Mozzy had performed at a different Wichita venue that night before going to City Nightz.
“We know that when the entertainer arrived, no one in his party was wanded … and were able to get inside the club,” Sullivan said.
KSN News asked if Mozzy or anyone in Mozzy’s party is under investigation for the shooting.
“Theoretically, anyone who was inside that club is part of the investigation,” Sullivan said. “But at this time, there are no charges pending against anyone else in his party.”
Sullivan said he plans to suspend the City Nightz license for 30 days and wants to make it even longer if possible.
“I can tell you that I’m going to use every legal means that I can to make sure that they do not reopen for a long time, and if they should ever reopen, that it’s with the proper management and with the proper guidelines,” Sullivan said. “And I’m going to make sure that I have the authority to make spot checks inside that establishment.”
He has given the club five days’ notice in case the club owner wants to appeal the decision.
The police chief said the Wichita Police Department and the City of Wichita’s legal staff are looking at all the city regulations involving Old Town and other entertainment establishments across the City.
“We’ve got to make sure they have more bite, and they give me the ability to take immediate action when we have some type of incident,” Sullivan said.
He said the WPD also contacted state alcohol licensing officials for their input on City Nightz.
“We have received feedback from the association that represents the majority of the club owners down there (Old Town), and they’re very upset about this,” Sullivan said. “I think it’s a call to action on their part as well to understand that this could have been any club down there.”
“This is going to impact … it already has, people’s perception of our city and I take great offense to that,” the chief said. “I’m getting calls from around the country, and that’s not the type of thing I want to get calls for.”
“It’s impacting Old Town,” he said. “Old Town should be a place where people in Wichita should be able to go and enjoy themselves, bring their families, feel safe, to be able to relax and forget the troubles of everyday life and have a good time and now you can’t do that without worrying about whether or not a shooting’s going to break out. That’s a really sad statement, and it really doesn’t reflect our city.”
KSN News reached out to the Kansas Department of Revenue and received the following statement in return:
“ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) cannot share information on complaints. I did want to let you know about K.S.A 41-2651 which is a statue that allows a local governing body to request a hearing to revoke or suspend a license. Although this is used very rarely, it is typically used when criminal activity is high at a licensed premise. You could check with someone at the local level about this.”
KSN News has attempted to contact City Nightz for a response. We have not heard back yet. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-police-chief-targets-city-nightz-license/ | 2023-07-03T21:56:54 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-police-chief-targets-city-nightz-license/ |
The city of Idaho Falls announced that HK Contractors will begin chip sealing and fog coating several roads in Idaho Falls this week. The project is expected to take 30 days.
Chip sealing provides a protective covering for streets. Without proper maintenance streets begin to decay from the effects of the sun, weather, and traffic, becoming brittle and cracked, a city news release said. The process provides a renewed surface, extending the life of the road an average of six years and at one tenth the cost of an overlay, the release said.
Chip sealing beginning Wednesday, July 5:
Elva Street, North Holmes Avenue to Royal Avenue
Keefer Street, North Higbee Avenue to North Holmes Avenue
North Freeman Avenue, 1st Street to Lomax Street
North Higbee Avenue, Northgate Mile to Keefer Street
Park Avenue, B Street to Broadway
Poulson Street, North Higbee Avenue to Northgate Mile
Cleveland Street, North Freeman Avenue to North Fanning Avenue
Cleveland Street, North Fanning Avenue to cul-de-sac
Cleveland Street, Holmes Avenue to Freeman Avenue
College Street, North Holmes Avenue to North Freeman Avenue
College Street, North Freeman Avenue to Wabash Avenue
Garfield Street, North Freeman Avenue to North Fanning Avenue
Garfield Street, North Freeman Avenue to Royal Avenue
Gladstone Street, North Freeman Avenue to Wabash Avenue
Gladstone Street, Holmes Avenue to Freeman Avenue
May Street, North Holmes Avenue to North Freeman Avenue
May Street, North Freeman Avenue to North Fanning Avenue
Royal Avenue, Garfield Street to Compass Academy’s north entrance
Whittier Street, North Holmes Avenue to North Freeman Avenue
Whittier Street, North Freeman Avenue to North Fanning Avenue
2nd Street, South Holmes Avenue to S Freeman Avenue
3rd Street, Holmes Avenue to Freeman Avenue
4th Street, South Holmes Avenue to S Freeman Avenue
4th Street, S Freeman Avenue to Olive Avenue
Chatham Drive, South Fanning Avenue to 1st Street
Maplewood Drive, South Fanning Avenue to Syringa Drive
Marjacq Avenue, John Adams Parkway to 1st Street
North Fanning Avenue, Lomax Street to E Elva Street
North Fanning Avenue, East 1st Street to Lomax Street
North Freeman Avenue, Lomax Street to Whittier Street
North Freeman Avenue, Whittier Street to Elva Street
Olive Avenue, John Adams Parkway to 4th Street
Ronglyn Avenue, John Adams Parkway to 1st Street
South Fanning Avenue, John Adams Parkway to 1t Street
South Freeman Avenue, John Adams Parkway to 1st Street
Balsam Circle, Evergreen Drive to cul-de-sac
Barlow Drive, John Adams Parkway to Syringa Drive
Evergreen Drive, 1st Street to Hemlock Street
Hemlock Circle, Evergreen Drive to cul-de-sac
Holbrook Drive, John Adams Parkway to Syringa Drive
Linden Drive, John Adams Parkway to 1st Street
NW Bonneville Drive, East 1st Street to Garfield Street
Pinion Drive, Hemlock Street to Redwood Street
Redwood Street, Evergreen Drive to Hemlock Street
Syringa Drive, Lincoln Drive to dead end
Syringa Drive, Maplewood Drive to Linden Drive
Syringa Drive, Linden Drive to Lincoln Drive
Tabor Avenue, 1st Street to Garfield Street
Tendoy Drive, John Adams Parkway to Syringa Drive
Utley Circle, Tabor Avenue to Tabor Avenue
Winona Drive, Maplewood Drive to Barlow Drive
Garfield Street, Northeast Bonneville Drive to North Woodruff Avenue
Halsey Street, Winston Avenue to Kelsey Avenue
Halsey Street, Kelsey Avenue to Norvin Avenue
Irvin Street, Kelsey Avenue to Norvin Avenue
James Place, cul-de-sac to Johnson Street
Jaussi Avenue, Kearney Street to dead end
Johnson Place, cul-d-sac to Winston Avenue
Johnson Street, Winston Avenue to Kelsey Avenue
Johnson Street, Kelsey Avenue to Norvin Avenue
Kearney Place, Kearney Street to cul-de-sac
Kearney Street, Northeast Bonneville Drive to N Woodruff Avenue
Kelsey Avenue, South End to Garfield Street
Kelsey Avenue, Garfield Street to Halsey Street
Kelsey Avenue, Halsey Street to Kearney Street
NE Bonneville Drive, Garfield Street to north dead end
Norvin Avenue, Kearney Street to Johnson Street
Norvin Avenue, Johnson Street to Garfield Street
Winston Avenue, Garfield Street to Kearney Street
Winston Place, cul-de-sac to Winston Avenue
Bentley Way, N Woodruff Avenue to Chaffin Lane
Brenthaven Street, Westhill Avenue to cul-de-sac
Chaffin Lane, Bentley Way to North Woodruff Avenue
Hollipark Drive, Jones Street to Lincoln Road
Jones Street, Hollipark Drive to Chaffin Lane
Sherry Avenue, Jones Street to Lincoln Road
Westhill Avenue, Pancheri Drive to Brentwood Drive
Chip sealing beginning Saturday, July 8:
Pop Kroll Way, N Holmes Avenue to dead end cul-de-sac
1st Street, Northgate Mile to Lomax Street
Motorists are asked to reduce speeds, obey posted traffic control signage and watch for construction crews throughout the work zone. | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/multiple-roads-scheduled-for-chip-sealing/article_b85f5288-179c-11ee-881a-3fbf6320b165.html | 2023-07-03T22:02:33 | 1 | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/multiple-roads-scheduled-for-chip-sealing/article_b85f5288-179c-11ee-881a-3fbf6320b165.html |
A pipeline released an estimated 2,290 barrels, or 96,180 gallons, of produced water last week about 14 miles southeast of Tioga, regulators said Monday.
Enable Bakken Crude Services LLC reported the spill of produced water, which is a waste byproduct of oil production, on Thursday, the Department of Environmental Quality said. Some of the spill contaminated agricultural land.
The cause of the spill is under investigation. Environmental Quality staff have been on site and are overseeing cleanup. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/business/energy/pipeline-spill-contaminates-ag-land-near-tioga/article_91027168-19d9-11ee-a444-9715f854f490.html | 2023-07-03T22:07:03 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/business/energy/pipeline-spill-contaminates-ag-land-near-tioga/article_91027168-19d9-11ee-a444-9715f854f490.html |
An accident involving a truck hauling crude oil caused 150 barrels, or 6,300 gallons, of oil to spill in a road ditch in Williams County, the Department of Environmental Quality said.
Black Hills Trucking notified regulators of the spill on Monday. It occurred about 10 miles northwest of Ray.
Environmental Quality staff will oversee the cleanup. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/business/energy/truck-crash-causes-oil-spill-in-road-ditch-near-ray/article_469cd7b2-19e3-11ee-96e9-6b2e1e5e191e.html | 2023-07-03T22:07:09 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/business/energy/truck-crash-causes-oil-spill-in-road-ditch-near-ray/article_469cd7b2-19e3-11ee-96e9-6b2e1e5e191e.html |
Authorities on Monday filed felony and misdemeanor charges against a Bismarck man involved in a five-hour standoff with police at an apartment building in the eastern part of the city.
Nicholas Wessels, 37, was charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors in his initial appearance at court.
Wessels also faced a related misdemeanor domestic violence count. A judge on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for Wessels in that case, in which Wessels was accused of striking the face and neck of an ex-girlfriend with his hand after she asked him to come to her apartment on June 20 so she could have him served with a protection order.
Police on Thursday conducted surveillance on Wessels at a residence in the 2400 block of North Fourth Street. Officers watched him leave and drive away in a car, and followed him to an apartment building in the 3200 block of East Thayer Avenue. Wessels drove at high speeds, into incoming traffic and recklessly in construction zones, according to an affidavit. Witnesses there informed officers that Wessels had kicked in a door to an apartment around 2 p.m.
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The apartment was unoccupied, according to police Lt. Luke Gardiner. The West Dakota SWAT team and hostage negotiators were brought to the scene. The rest of the building was cleared of residents. Wessels was arrested around 7 p.m. No injuries were reported. No weapons were found, according to Gardiner.
Wessels made his initial appearance on the Class C felony charges of reckless endangerment-extreme indifference and criminal trespass-dwelling and Class B misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief-willful damage and driving under suspension. Court documents do not list an attorney for him in that case.
Class C felonies carry a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment, a $10,000 fine, or both. Class B misdemeanors carry a maximum penalty of 30 days' imprisonment, a $1,500 fine, or both.
Wessels on Friday pleaded guilty to the domestic violence count, as well as two other misdemeanors in another case: reckless endangerment and driving with a suspended license. Authorities said Wessels drove on Wednesday night with a suspended license and reached speeds of 50-60 mph on residential streets. He was sentenced in those cases to a total of about six months in jail. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-courts/bismarck-man-in-police-standoff-charged-with-felonies/article_40e9d84c-19e8-11ee-b827-d3a1def74d6d.html | 2023-07-03T22:07:15 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-courts/bismarck-man-in-police-standoff-charged-with-felonies/article_40e9d84c-19e8-11ee-b827-d3a1def74d6d.html |
Scott Patka is not shy when it comes to talking about his Tucson-based AC/DC tribute band The Jack.
The Jack is “probably the best thing to happen to the music of AC/DC since AC/DC,” he said in what sounded more like a statement of fact than a boast. “Our shows are very high energy, full of a lot of fun and incredible musicianship.”
On Friday, July 7, The Jack will headline “Tucson Tribute Fest 2023” at the Rialto Theatre alongside Tucson Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band Mr. Skynyrd and Phoenix’s The Bad Co. Experience. The all-ages show starts at 8 p.m.
The band has garnered praise and support from fans and musicians alike including Simon Wright, AC/DC’s drummer throughout the 1980s; the nationally celebrated all-female Iron Maiden tribute band Iron Maidens; and Robby Lochner, lead guitarist for Jack Russell’s Great White.
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Lead singer and Tucson native Scott Hamilton — who goes by the stage name Brian Bon Scott Johnson — and his lifelong friend and fellow Tucson native Milton Cox, who plays rhythm guitar, formed The Jack eight years ago. Drummer Sean Mausert and bass player David Baddinger round out the band with Patka, who plays lead guitar and goes by the stage name Angus Scott.
“We’re just out there doing the best that we can to try and represent one of the greatest live bands in the history of rock and roll,” said Patka, who channels AC/DC’s charismatic showman Angus Young, from the ubiquitous schoolboy uniform to his hyper-energetic stage performance.
The Jack is a weekends-mostly passion for the band, whose members’ day jobs include several who own their own businesses. Patka, who moved to Arizona from his native Chicago area 30 years ago, manages the band and books its gigs, from playing in regional tribute band showcases to festivals as far flung as Indiana.
“We try to recreate their iconic sound and their stage performance,” Patka said of The Jack’s live shows.
Tickets to Friday’s show at the Rialto, 318 E. Congress St., are $15 through rialtotheatre.com.
Tucson’s nine-member Mr. Skynyrd tips its guitars and wide-brimmed hats to the legendary Southern rock band whose hits (“Freebird,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Gimme Three Steps,” “Call Me the Breeze”) have endured generations.
Mr. Skynyrd, fronted by lead singer Randy Archer, has been carving a reputation locally and regionally for staying true to the original, pre-plane crash version of Lynyrd Skynyrd, from its sound to its makeup, including the “guitar army” (three guitarists) and a pair of backup singers.
Contact reporter Cathalena E. Burch at cburch@tucson.com. On Twitter @Starburch | https://tucson.com/life-entertainment/local/music/acdc-tribute-bands-tucson-lynyrd-skynyrd/article_c42380aa-1448-11ee-a0ad-47f19483e8d7.html | 2023-07-03T22:08:43 | 0 | https://tucson.com/life-entertainment/local/music/acdc-tribute-bands-tucson-lynyrd-skynyrd/article_c42380aa-1448-11ee-a0ad-47f19483e8d7.html |
Dear J.T. & Dale: After the pandemic, I switched jobs. I've been here a year, and I just don't like it. I am thinking of leaving, but my family says the economy is about to get bad and that jumping jobs is risky right now. Do you agree? — Sloane
DALE: First off, your family might be wrong about the economy being about to get bad. Or, they could be right. Or, they could be both. I follow what a number of economists are saying, and it seems that lately, it hasn't been that some are right and some are wrong but that everybody is both. This is why you have to focus on industries and companies and try to figure out where your skills can thrive. It's fairly easy to get a promotion in a growing company and nearly impossible in a declining one. So don't try to predict the economy, just seek to target growing companies.
J.T.: There's always a risk in leaving a job. If you are truly unhappy and don't see yourself learning or growing there long-term, then, of course, you should consider leaving.
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DALE: Indeed, I'd say that the greater risk is being in a job that you don't like. You're not a good enough actor to have your management believe you like it, and who are the best candidates to lay off in good times or bad? The miserables. The ones bringing down morale. And forget about a raise or promotion.
J.T.: Plus, when you are unhappy in your job, you must be very careful about what new job you choose to go to. Oftentimes, when people are unhappy, they take the first job that they can just to get out of their negative situation. This is like the old saying, out of the frying pan and into the fire. Your goal right now is to interview companies and make sure that they are stable and will suit your needs long-term so that you can weather the economic storm. In short, I'm saying to be very careful about the job that you take and do your homework so that you can make sure that transitioning will be a success.
Jeanine "J.T." Tanner O'Donnell is a career coach and the founder of the leading career site workitdaily.com. Dale Dauten's latest book is "Experiments Never Fail: A Guide for the Bored, Unappreciated and Underpaid." Visit them at jtanddale.com, where you can send questions via email, or write to them in care of King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803. | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/employment/jt-dale-talk-jobs-is-now-a-bad-time-to-change-jobs/article_b2f5c0ba-19d2-11ee-b056-4774667c4659.html | 2023-07-03T22:08:49 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/employment/jt-dale-talk-jobs-is-now-a-bad-time-to-change-jobs/article_b2f5c0ba-19d2-11ee-b056-4774667c4659.html |
Pushing back: Community group sues state lawmakers over ‘GRU Takeover’ bill
Bill gives a governor-appointed board authority over Gainesville Regional Utilities.
A local nonprofit run by citizens, Gainesville Residents United Inc., has filed a federal lawsuit against state lawmakers over the recently passed bill that gives a governor-appointed board authority over Gainesville Regional Utilities.
The group’s president, Robert Hutchinson, said the bill violates constitutional rights and state statutes and doesn’t allow for due process.
“I worked for GRU through almost the entire 1980s and really, truly believe in locally controlled utility operations. I think they're important for health, safety, welfare, reliability, and accountability and transparency,” said Hutchinson, who served 12 years on the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners. “There's lots of pressure on local utilities, and this is just part of the battle.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the controversial bill, HB 1645, dubbed the "GRU Takeover" bill, on June 28, beginning the process of establishing a governor-appointed GRU authority board and setting the stage to strip the Gainesville City Commission of its authority over the municipal-owned utility.
The lawsuit, “Gainesville Residents United, et al v. Governor Ron DeSantis, et al.,” was filed in the United States District Court's Northern Division and requests that the law be blocked and declared unconstitutional, according to a press release.
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The lawsuit alleges the bill violates the First Amendment, the constitutional restrictions on the duties of the governor, and state statutes by authorizing an unelected, nonlegislative authority to make legislative decisions for a municipality, among other complaints.
The defendants in the lawsuit include DeSantis, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd. Because the GRU authority board is a unit of the City of Gainesville, the city itself is listed as a nominal defendant in the case.
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The city itself may also take legal action against the bill.
In June the city commission authorized the spending of $250,000 from the GRU utility system reserves fund for the outside counsel of Ackerman, LLP, led by Cindy Laquidara, in hopes the counsel can provide legal advice in connection with analyzing and potentially litigating the impact of the bill on the city.
Since signing the bill, DeSantis is now responsible for issuing a public notice looking for citizen nominations within 120 days of the bill’s July 1 effective date.
The nomination period will last at least 30 days, and the governor will appoint the board members within 60 days of the nomination period ending.
The new board will have near-complete authority over managing the city’s utility beginning Oct. 4. | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/07/03/local-nonprofit-files-federal-lawsuit-over-gru-takeover-bill/70357190007/ | 2023-07-03T22:08:54 | 1 | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/07/03/local-nonprofit-files-federal-lawsuit-over-gru-takeover-bill/70357190007/ |
Today is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming Tucson primary election.
To vote in the upcoming primary election on Aug. 1, voters must have an active voter registration by midnight tonight, July 3.
The Pima County Recorder’s Office will mail out ballots on Wednesday, July 5 for the primary election. The recommended deadline to mail back ballots to ensure they're counted is July 25, but drop-off ballot boxes will be available until 7 p.m. on Election Day.
This year, Tucson’s voters will elect the mayor and City Council members representing Ward 1, Ward 2 and Ward 4. The primary election takes place Aug. 1, followed by the general election Nov. 7.
Check your voter registration status or register to vote online at: recorder.pima.gov/RegisteringToVote
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Read the Star's latest coverage of this year's local elections, meet the candidates and read candidate responses to local issues.
Contact reporter Nicole Ludden at nludden@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/government-politics/primary-election-voter-registration/article_4b80904c-19df-11ee-bad6-271e04053822.html | 2023-07-03T22:08:55 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/government-politics/primary-election-voter-registration/article_4b80904c-19df-11ee-bad6-271e04053822.html |
Tucsonans will soon see some new aircraft flying regularly out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, including a spy plane based on a crop duster, new electronic-warfare planes — and perhaps someday, even combat drones — as D-M gains new missions to replace its retiring A-10 ground-attack jet squadrons.
The Air Force is in the planning stages for a new wing of its Special Operations Command at D-M that will replace the A-10 mission as the renowned “Warthog” close air-support jet is retired over the next several years.
As the fiscal 2024 Pentagon budget wends its way through Congress, new details about D-M’s planned future and the changing face of its aircraft fleets are emerging.
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A key defense-policy bill that generally guides appropriations passed the Senate Armed Services Committee last week with the inclusion of $5 million requested by the Air Force to continue site evaluation and planning for what is initially is being called the Special Operations 492rd Power Projection Wing at D-M.
With backing from Arizona Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Phoenix) and Mark Kelly (D-Tucson), the committee’s markup of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) also requires the Pentagon to provide the committee a full accounting of anticipated steps, timeline and budget plans to complete D-M’s restructuring plan.
The amended NDAA next heads for a vote of the full Senate, and later reconciliation with a version awaiting passage in the House. Separate defense appropriations bills are still pending.
“This defense bill provides the resources and oversight necessary to continue the Air Force’s work to bring new, long-term flying missions to Davis-Monthan, including a new special operations wing, ensuring the base will remain central to our national security strategy for years to come,” Kelly said in a prepared statement with Sinema on the NDAA markup.
Sinema said America is stronger and safer thanks to Arizona’s military and defense operations that rely on critical investments from the annual bipartisan defense bill.
“We’re providing servicemembers and our military community with the tools and resources necessary to keep our nation safe and secure,” she said.
Changing missions
Change is nothing new at Davis-Monthan, a key Air Combat Command installation that has changed missions periodically since it was set up in 1940 to train bomber pilots for World War II duty.
The base hosted fighter-jet units in the 1950s and 1960s before what now is the 355th Wing was assigned to the base in 1971, flying A-7D Corsair ground-attack jets before A-10s arrived in 1979 to provide close air support of ground troops.
The Cold War-era A-10, which features a massive, 30-millimeter cannon, gained renown as a tank killer during the Gulf War and underwent a series of upgrades, becoming a mainstay supporting ground troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria.
The Air Force has been trying to retire the A-10 through budget cuts since 2014, contending that it wouldn't survive in a conflict with future adversaries fielding sophisticated air-defense systems.
But Congress, led largely by Arizona's delegation over the years, blocked the Air Force's requests to start retiring the A-10 until it consider a new close air-support platform while adding funding for new wings to extend the plane's service life.
In 2021, members of Congress led by Kelly blocked an Air Force plan to retire 42 A-10s, including 35 at D-M, as part of a larger plan to create a center of excellence for combat search and rescue at the Tucson base, which already hosts a search-and-rescue group.
In April, the Air Force announced it was evaluating D-M as home to the new Special Operations Command wing, with the enthusiastic support of the Arizona lawmakers and local leaders.
The Pentagon, in its fiscal 2024 budget, plans to retire 42 more A-10s, including 35 at D-M, and Air Force leaders say they are looking to retire all of the A-10s by 2029.
A leader of the DM50, a local business and civic group supporting Davis-Monthan, said the group is pleased to see the base line up critical new missions.
“DM50 is certainly happy to see the funding for the site assessment in the NDAA, as we’re fully in support of the proposed missions to replace the A-10, and that’s the first step to making that a reality,” said Linda Morales, past chairwoman and current policy committee chair of the DM50.
Home to the 355th Wing, responsible for training and deploying A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots, Davis-Monthan hosts a range of other missions.
Those include combat search-and-rescue units under the 563rd Rescue Group; the Air Force's only electronic-combat group; the 12th Air Force command; and the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, the nation's biggest "boneyard" for retired military aircraft.
The base also supports Border Patrol aviation and Air National Guard drone, homeland security and training missions.
Local government and business leaders have feared the loss of the A-10 mission would diminish D-M, an important economic engine for the region with about 11,000 personnel and an estimated annual economic impact of some $3 billion.
New rescue helos
Besides funding for the spec-ops wing planning at D-M, the Senate bill supports procurement of the Air Force’s new combat-rescue helicopter, the Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II, and restructuring moves that will bring additional rescue assets to D-M over the next three years.
In May, D-M's 55th Rescue Squadron delivery of the first of the Jolly Green IIs that are expected to replace all of the unit’s aging HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter fleet by the end of 2024.
The Jolly Green II — named in honor of a transport helicopter adapted to rescue operations during the Vietnam War — is made by Sikorsky based on the same twin-engine design as the Pave Hawk but offers much longer range and state-of-the art electronics.
The Senate version of the NDAA also includes $8.5 million for a new health center for Air Force Reserve combat search and rescue units at the Tucson base, Sinema and Kelly noted in a news release.
Drones over Tucson?
The Senate committee’s bill markup also requires a report on the feasibility of moving a squadron of four MQ-9 Reaper combat drones remotely flown by the Air National Guard 214th Attack Group from Libby Airfield in Sierra Vista to Davis-Monthan, where the unit’s crews are stationed.
Though its personnel is mainly based at D-M, the 214th is assigned to the Arizona Air Guard 162nd Wing at Morris Air National Guard Base at Tucson International Airport. The 214th also flew RC-26 Condor reconnaissance jets from TIA before those planes were retired in April.
The Arizona Air National Guard requested the study of moving the drone launch and landing operations to D-M, which would save thousands of hours of commute time and increase the unit's efficiency, an aide to Sinema said.
The 214th Attack Group, known as “The Black Sheep,” is comprised of about 300 personnel, with a small number directly assigned to the flight operations at Libby, while others are assigned there on a temporary basis as needed, 162nd Wing spokeswoman Maj. Lacey Perry said.
The MQ-1 Reaper drones stationed at Libby are used for training, Perry said.
The move would also free up space for new mission opportunities at Fort Huachuca, the Arizona senators noted.
Since its inception in 2007 as the 214th Reconnaissance Group, the unit has flown more than 5,000 sorties and provided more than 93,000 flying hours of combat mission support in Southwest Asia.
The group initially flew the MQ-1 Predator drone and changed its name to the 214th Attack Group as it transitioned to the larger, more combat-capable MQ-9 Reaper in 2017.
Spec-ops wings
Besides the new rescue group’s Jolly Green IIs, D-M’s new spec-ops wing will bring one familiar aircraft — and one new plane, based on a crop duster — to Tucson.
In late April, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. told a House committee that D-M’s new spec-ops wing will include the MC-130 — a support plane based on Lockheed’s long-lived Hercules transport platform and similar to other planes now based at D-M — along with “light attack” aircraft.
The Special Operations Command is transitioning from the retiring MC-130H Combat Talon II transport and support plane to an upgraded version, the MC-130 Commando II, by the end of 2024. The command also flies the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship.
Though Brown did not specify the light-attack plane, the Special Operations Command last year chose the AT-802U Sky Warden, developed by defense contractor L3 Harris and Air Tractor, to fulfill its armed reconnaissance mission.
The Sky Warden is based on the Air Tractor AT-802 agricultural and fire-fighting plane, introduced in 1990 as part of a series of crop dusters originally developed in the 1970s.
Air Tractor developed a military version in the late 2000s, and versions of the AT-802 have been used to spray herbicides in efforts to eradicate coca fields in Colombia under a State Department program.
Powered by a single turboprop engine, the Sky Warden can be equipped with armament including Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, guided bombs, unguided rockets and .50-caliber machine guns.
Powered by four turboprop engines, the Special Operations Command's MC-130s are based on the same Lockheed airframe as the HC-130J Combat King II support planes flown by D-M's rescue squadrons.
Also similar are the EC-130H Compass Call planes flown by the 55th Electronic Combat Group, a unit uniquely stationed at D-M that provides electronic surveillance and jamming in combat zones and was nearly continuously deployed during the conflicts in the Middle East.
A new jam
But the 55th ECG, a geographically separated unit of the 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, will soon get entirely new aircraft as well.
The Air Force is retiring its EC-130H Compass Call planes and replacing them with the EC-37B, a version of the Gulfstream 550 twin-engine business jet under conversion to the Compass Call electronic surveillance and jamming platform by L3 Harris.
The company is conducting operational testing of the first EC-37Bs among 10 the Air Force is planning to buy to replace its EC-130H fleet of 14 planes.
Last August, one of the first EC-37B Compass Call jets made a brief visit to Davis-Monthan, where the 55th ECG is expected to receive its first operational aircraft later this year and continue with its mission at the Tucson base.
The Senate committee’s NDAA markup also requires the Air Force to make progress on funding EC-37B training flight simulators at D-M.
No F-35s in sight
The one thing you won’t see flying regularly at D-M anytime soon is the nation’s preeminent fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Air Force's F-35A Lightning II.
Though F-35s sometimes visit D-M while in transit or for training or air shows, D-M so far has been passed over as a base for F-35 units.
Most recently, D-M was considered along with several other bases to host an Air Force Reserve squadron of 26 F-35s but in 2021, the Air Force chose Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth to host the unit.
The current restructuring plans may be of some relief to Tucson neighborhood activists who have vehemently opposed basing F-35s at D-M because of noise and safety concerns. F-35s are much louder than the A-10s and other aircraft based at D-M.
An Air Force environmental study for the 2021 F-35 basing decision found that the noise from the powerful single-engine jets would cause “significant noise impacts,” subjecting about 1,500 more residents to noise levels that make an area “potentially incompatible for residential use.”
Last week, the Air Force selected another major A-10 base, Moody Air Force Base in Georgia, to host two squadrons of F-35As as its Warthogs are retired by 2029.
The Air Force is typically required to conduct formal environmental assessments of changes in base aircraft fleets or operations under federal law.
Air Guard funding
The Senate version of the NDAA also includes spending and budget-related directives for several Arizona military bases, including the Morris Air National Guard base and Fort Huachuca, according to the Arizona senators' budget summary.
The Senate legislation includes $11.6 million for “emergency defense infrastructure” at the Morris Air Guard base amid a major airfield-safety project at TIA underway by the Tucson Airport Authority.
The appropriation will fund work to reconfigure runway and taxiway areas, including a new aircraft arresting-cable safety system, to conform with the TIA project.
The Senate committee’s NDAA version also requires a plan for modernizing Air National Guard fighter force structure to provide long-term planning for Air Force airpower and fighter squadrons like the 162nd Wing, a major F-16 training base.
The legislation also authorizes a demonstration of a new "Western Range Complex" that would connect multiple “non-kinetic” ranges for exercises in the region, including Fort Huachuca, home to the Army's Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) and the United States Army Intelligence Center.
It also directs the Defense Department to renew its focus on electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations among the missions at Fort Huachuca.
Contact senior reporter David Wichner at dwichner@tucson.com or 520-573-4181. On Twitter: @dwichner. On Facebook: Facebook.com/DailyStarBiz | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/tucson-military-air-force-davis-monthan/article_8536d5a0-16d1-11ee-826f-87719a6eeab6.html | 2023-07-03T22:09:02 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/tucson-military-air-force-davis-monthan/article_8536d5a0-16d1-11ee-826f-87719a6eeab6.html |
Crews are making progress on wildfires burning in Santa Cruz County, Coronado National Forest Service officials say.
The Beehive Fire grew to about 7,000 acres, Coronado Forest officials said in a Facebook post Monday. More than 200 people are assigned to the fire.
Containment was estimated at 15%.
Helicopters dropped buckets of water on the wildfire throughout the weekend and Monday. Meanwhile, firefighters on the ground reinforced the fire line and worked on hot spots.
The Corral Nuevo wildfire, about two miles north of the Beehive Fire, started Friday afternoon north of Ruby Road and near Atascosa Ridge. No update on that fire was posted Sunday night or Monday.
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At last report, the fire had been holding steady at about 150 acres, officials said.
There have been no evacuations due to the wildfires. However, on Sunday, Arivaca Lake, Arivaca Campground, two Forest Service Roads and all National Forest and Arizona Game and Fish land within 2 miles of the center of the lake were closed to the public.
The cause of the wildfires is still under investigation. | https://tucson.com/news/local/wildfire-near-nogales-grows-to-about-7-000-acres/article_012b4cbe-1857-11ee-a4c5-87c7b952c2d0.html | 2023-07-03T22:09:08 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/wildfire-near-nogales-grows-to-about-7-000-acres/article_012b4cbe-1857-11ee-a4c5-87c7b952c2d0.html |
Dan Cox, who ran against Gov. Wes Moore in last year's gubernatorial race, appears ready to hit the campaign trail yet again.
Monday morning, he filed a Statement of Organization form with the Federal Election Commission, stating that he is seeking to run for the Maryland 6th district.
The current Representative from the district, Congressman David Trone, has announced his run for Senate, following the announcement that Senator Ben Cardin would be retiring.
Cox, a Republican from Frederick County, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, received 32 percent of the vote statewide in the Governor's race. But while Governor Moore got more than 500,000 more votes statewide, in the Maryland 6th district, Cox only lost by 20,000 votes, the closest margin by US district other than MD-1.
The FEC also lists Neil Parrott, Chris Hyser, Mariela Roca and Dr. Brenda Thiam as Republicans who have filed in this race.
Democrats Joe Vogel, Lesley Lopez and Destiny West have also filed, per the FEC. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/former-gubernatorial-candidate-dan-cox-files-candidacy-for-congressional-election | 2023-07-03T22:11:42 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/former-gubernatorial-candidate-dan-cox-files-candidacy-for-congressional-election |
BALTIMORE — Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley said the department believes multiple guns were shot by a number of people in the Brooklyn mass shooting.
Two people were killed and another 28 were injured; four of them still in critical condition.
Witnesses described the scene of the shooting as chaotic.
"There were young people running everywhere, lot of gun shots, it was just... Just hurtful, everyone running, out of breath crying cause they were witnesses. A lot of people were shot," said a woman who didn't want to be named.
The woman drove two people from the scene to the hospital in the back seat of her car.
"There were other people already there cause they were putting them in cars, there were other people coming behind me shot up and to watch all the families coming in, it was so devastating for like two hours, I just cried," she said.
Police have identified the two victims as 18-year-old Aaliyah Gonzalez and 20-year-old Kylis Fagbemi. Many of the 28 other people shot were under the age of 18.
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19 victims showed up to harbor medical, Dr. Hania Habeeb was called in to assist.
"I mean we've never been through anything like this before and I think that just experiencing that and not knowing if there was an active shooter or not," said Habeeb.
Brooklyn Day is an annual event in the Brooklyn area, community members say police have been here in years past, but questions have been asked why officers weren't there Saturday.
"This event did come up, I don't want to say it wasn't advertised like normal but we did not find it like we normally do, that's why we did not have the robust deployment like we did last year. Last year, we found out about it a few days ahead of time and were able to put together an officer plan. This year we did not find out about it at all until the day of," said Acting Commissioner Worley.
Acting Commissioner Worley said police staffing wasn't an issue for the event. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/police-search-for-brooklyn-day-shooters-that-left-two-dead-and-28-injured | 2023-07-03T22:11:44 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/police-search-for-brooklyn-day-shooters-that-left-two-dead-and-28-injured |
CECIL COUNTY — The Cecil County Sheriff's Office is investigating after two people were found dead on Sunday morning.
Deputies responded to the 100 block of Bethel Church Road around 10:00 a.m. for reports of a two unconscious people.
The sheriff's office say that a caller, identified as a relative to one of the victims, contacted law enforcement after not being able to get in touch with one of the individuals.
Deputies located both victims,identified as Christopher Blaine Thomas and Ashley Dove Brown, who were pronounced dead at the scene.
Members of the Criminal Investigations Unit later arrived at the scene, revealing that both victims suffered from gunshot wounds.
Both victims were taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Baltimore to have autopsies performed.
The sheriff's office is investigating the incident as a homicide.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Corporal William Sewell at 410-392-2117 or by email at William.Sewell@CecilSheriffMD.gov.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, they can contact the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office tipline at (410) 392 2180. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-people-shot-killed-in-cecil-county-sunday-morning | 2023-07-03T22:11:44 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-people-shot-killed-in-cecil-county-sunday-morning |
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The July 4th holiday will alter trash, yard waste and recycling collection starting Tuesday.
Here are the solid waste pickup schedules in counties across Southwest Florida:
Lee County
– Starting with the Tuesday holiday, all trash, recycling and yard waste collections in unincorporated Lee County, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers Beach will take place one day after your regularly scheduled collection day for the week. For example, if your normal pick up day is Wednesday, this week it will happen on Thursday.
– Regular collection schedules will resume on Monday, July 10
– This includes the city of Fort Myers and the City of Cape Coral
Collier County
– If your collection day falls on the holiday, your services will resume on your next scheduled collection day. There are no make-up days. Government buildings and Recycling Drop-Off Centers will also be closed.
City of Naples
– Starting with the Tuesday holiday, all trash, recycling and yard waste collections in Naples will take place one day after your regularly scheduled collection day for the week. For example, if your normal pick-up day is Wednesday, this week it will happen on Thursday.
Charlotte County
– Starting with the Tuesday holiday, all trash, recycling and yard waste collections will take place one day after your regularly scheduled collection day for the week. For example, if your normal pick-up day is Wednesday, this week it will happen on Thursday.
– The Charlotte County Landfill is closed. The Solid Waste Office and Transfer Facilities are also closed.
City of Punta Gorda
– The July 4th holiday will change residential and commercial collection services for Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s customers only.
Residential trash services normally scheduled on Tuesday, July 4 will be collected on Friday, July 7.
Residential yard waste normally scheduled on Tuesday, July 4 will be collected on Tuesday, July 11.
Residential recycling normally scheduled on Tuesday, July 4 will be collected on Wednesday, July 5.
Residential recycling normally scheduled on Wednesday, July 5 will be collected on Thursday, July 6.
Commercial customers normally serviced on Tuesday, July 4 will be collected on their next scheduled day.
Anyone with questions is asked to call the Public Works Department at (941) 575-5050 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Hendry County
– There will be no waste pick-up services on Tuesday, July 4th. All waste services will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. Hendry County waste services will resume a normal operation schedule the week of July 10th.
Glades County
– To contact Glades County about waste pickup on holidays, click here
DeSoto County
– The Waste Pro office and operations will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.
– The remainder of the week’s services will be on a one-day delay:
Monday collections will occur as normal.
No collection on Tuesday.
Tuesday collections will occur Wednesday
Wednesday collections will occur Thursday
Thursday collections will occur Friday
Friday collections will occur Saturday | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/07/03/july-4th-holiday-trash-collection-schedules-for-southwest-florida/ | 2023-07-03T22:13:10 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/07/03/july-4th-holiday-trash-collection-schedules-for-southwest-florida/ |
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