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Heavy rain brings flooding in RI, closed roads. Here's where it was the worst.
Floods closed Route 10 amid reports of crashes and a disabled vehicle.
Torrential rains flooded Rhode Island cities on Tuesday, putting a damper on Fourth of July festivities.
Providence and North Providence, where rain pooled into streets, were particularly hard hit. State police and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation closed Route 10 going southbound as a result. As police and RIDOT vehicles blocked the highway, drivers were detoured onto Union Avenue. A disabled vehicle and crashes were also reported.
On Pleasant Valley Parkway, a car was photographed half-submerged in water, while videos on social media showed a person kayaking down the street.
As of Tuesday afternoon, Providence and parts of Connecticut and Massachusetts remained under a flood watch through late evening. The National Weather Service warned that excessive runoff could flood waterways and urban areas with minimal drainage. Weather is expected to improve by Wednesday.
With reporting from Journal staff writer Wheeler Cowperthwaite. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/04/heavy-rains-flood-providence-close-down-rt-10/70381976007/ | 2023-07-04T23:05:12 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/04/heavy-rains-flood-providence-close-down-rt-10/70381976007/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Firefighters with the Clackamas Fire District saved a group of ducklings trapped in a storm drain on Frontier Parkway in Oregon City Monday.
Firefighters responded to the scene at 6 p.m. after receiving a call about a distressed mother duck in the area.
“A homeowner heard a mama duck crying on top of a storm drain,” Clackamas Fire District shared on Facebook.
Firefighters were able to remove the ducklings from the drain and reunite them with mom. | https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/clackamas-firefighters-rescue-ducklings-trapped-in-storm-drain/ | 2023-07-04T23:05:34 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/clackamas-firefighters-rescue-ducklings-trapped-in-storm-drain/ |
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — More than a dozen people in Tampa Bay were arrested by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for boating under the influence this holiday weekend. That number is expected to rise after FWC finishes patrolling Tuesday night.
"There tends to be double, almost triple the amount of boats that are normally out on the weekends," FWC investigator, Jacob Carter, said. FWC reports Florida leads the country with the most registered vessels.
FWC officers spent their Fourth of July patrolling our waterways to make sure everyone was safe. Patrols have increased on holiday weekends in years past.
"There’s been a lot more enforcement out here so there’s been a lot more visual enforcement," Carter said.
Carter explained when it comes to BUIs, having law enforcement patrols on the water act as a deterrent.
"I’ve seen a lot more people make sure they have a designated driver," Carter explained.
From Saturday to Monday, FWC officers arrested 13 people for BUI in the Tampa Bay area.
FWC said they also responded to six boating accidents in that same time frame. Plus, one fatality in Hernando County.
Officers explained a BUI is different from a DUI. The BUI sobriety test is done sitting down, as opposed to with a DUI a portion is walking.
Officers also said someone who gets a BUI doesn't lose their driver's license. Just like on the road, the legal limit on the water remains at .08 for alcohol tolerance.
It’s easier to get pulled over on the water. Officer Carter said he will stop boats to make sure they have the right safety equipment. In some cases, that's when he can tell there were signs of drinking and driving.
"Once I get to the boat and start talking to them, that’s when I start seeing different signs," Carter said.
FWC said they will have new numbers for how many were arrested in the Tampa Bay area in total over the Fourth of July on Wednesday.
First-time offenders for BUI face a fine of no more than $1,000 and up to six months in jail. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/bui-boating-arrests-tampa-bay-july-4/67-541ed6e9-e600-4985-b2ef-3ffaff2b0cb4 | 2023-07-04T23:06:42 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/bui-boating-arrests-tampa-bay-july-4/67-541ed6e9-e600-4985-b2ef-3ffaff2b0cb4 |
PALM HARBOR, Fla. —
After serving more than two decades in the U.S. Navy, veteran, Paul Keyes, came back to Pinellas County and began working on his next venture, a clothing brand.
"We wanted something with a classic logo that all branches of the military could wear with pride," Keyes said in an interview with 10 Tampa Bay. "We designed the name Club 214, in reference to the DD-214, which is the discharge document that all veterans have, often used as proof of military service."
Now, Club 214, owned by Keyes and an active-duty Navy Seal, has a full catalog of clothes but over the past year, it became so much more than something people wear—the brand started to live up to its name. He started a group on Facebook and it didn’t take long for it to catch on.
"The whole purpose behind Club 214 was to get people together," Keyes added. "Over the course of a little over seven, eight days, we had 640 people join.”
Six hundred forty Tampa Bay area veterans and their families are now connected, sharing stories and meeting people who know what it's like to serve.
"They're talking, they're getting together, they're helping one another," Keyes explained. "People are reaching out that need support, it's just been fantastic to see."
Fellowship and camaraderie fostered by groups like Keyes’ are often invaluable for veterans. Many have posted on the group's page expressing their excitement to find the local community.
"Oftentimes, only another veteran understands what you went through, and their families because their families are just as important,” Keyes added.
The group has outings and frequent meetups planned through the summer and as the brand grows, Keyes hopes the groups will grow across the state, making veterans feel more connected when they come back home.
“We already have people that are getting ready to leave to go to a different state and asking if they can open a Club 214 in Georgia and so that they can get the message out and connect veterans there,” Keyes added. “That's the overall intention down the line is to really do this across the United States.” | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/veteran-clothing-brand-tampa/67-e4e957ff-df13-42f5-a442-7102b496bbed | 2023-07-04T23:06:48 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/veteran-clothing-brand-tampa/67-e4e957ff-df13-42f5-a442-7102b496bbed |
SARASOTA, Fla. — The Food and Drug Administration recommends for people to stay protected against diseases like malaria, they need to add mosquito repellent with DEET, to their regimen. However, not everyone can tolerate the smell of DEET and many often have complained of eye or skin irritation. That's why there are many other natural mosquito repellent options registered with the FDA.
One such option is the natural mosquito repellent product a Sarasota woman created from an old family recipe.
Jeanette Miller's family has had a history of deadly mosquito-borne illnesses while living in Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States in the tropical Caribbean. She said the recipe which was passed down to her great aunt is helping to make a difference here in the Tampa Bay area and across the country. She shared the story that inspired her business which she traced back to the 1930s in Puerto Rico where her family was worried about frequent malaria and dengue fever outbreaks that killed many relatives, friends and neighbors.
"Malaria was one of the main reasons for people dying. There were over 75,000 cases and many people died," Miller said.
Among some of the people who died was one of her father's childhood friends who was just 11 years old. Miller said the memory of that incident was imprinted in her father's mind that when he started his own family, he worried about them getting bitten by mosquitoes and infected with an illness.
But Miller said her grandaunt Emma learned a way to keep pesky mosquitoes away with a mixture of several local herbs like lemon grass, eucalyptus, citronella, catnip and lavender. These were all plants scientists have said and research has shown mosquitoes hate.
"She would cut them down. She was barefoot. She would mash them into essential oils and then she would put it on me and she would plaster the whole family so that's memories that I have and it helped prevent us from getting sick," Miller said.
But the little kids in the family hated the oily smelly mixture, refusing to put it on, but Miller said her father remembered how his little friend died and always insisted.
"When we were trying to even complain to him and he used to say 'Just put it on, just put it on, just do it for me. Just put it on, that's it. It's going to protect you,'" she said.
Miller said the pungent homemade repellent mixture proved effective during that time and she was convinced about it when it was tested in the family.
"My mother got very very sick from dengue fever and being in the hospital with her and I saw they had IVs in her and she was really sick. I didn't get it because she had plastered me, so I was OK," she said about her grandaunt's mixture.
When her aunt died six years ago, Miller found her recipe with a note in Spanish that read "Para los mosquitos," which translates to "for the mosquitoes" in English.
With the help of her husband, Dean Miller, who was in the pharmaceutical industry, she reformulated the botanical recipe into Pesky Bug Away Spray, a less smelly and less oily version of the family's mosquito repellent.
With a range of bug repellent products on offer, Pesky Bug Away is currently available in more than 1,200 stores across the county and has thousands of loyal local customers that replenish their stock at local farmers markets in Bradenton, Siesta Key, Coquina Beach, Venice and Lakewood Ranch. The products are also available online.
"I'm going to keep her legacy going and protect like the same way she protected us," Miller said.
As the weather gets hotter and more conducive for mosquitoes to breed, she's hoping it will help keep them away from her neighbors.
"When you think about Puerto Rico, and then now it's coming here to Sarasota. It's scary, it's scary but it's good to be able to know that you'll be able to help people with it, you know, helping them prevent getting bit," Miller said.
According to Miller, Pesky products are all-natural, contain no DEET or chemicals and are safe for children, pets, and pregnant women.
She said it not only works to keep mosquitoes away but also ticks, sand flies, fire ants, hornets and various bothersome and dangerous bugs. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/sarasota-woman-mosquitoes-botanical-repellent-recipe/67-c3e5ebb9-20c6-4c7c-90f2-6c2349144b4b | 2023-07-04T23:06:54 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/sarasota-woman-mosquitoes-botanical-repellent-recipe/67-c3e5ebb9-20c6-4c7c-90f2-6c2349144b4b |
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. — A Silver Alert has been issued for Betty J. Capps, 68.
The Parke County Sheriff’s Department is investigating Capps' disappearance.
She is described by police as 5 feet 3 inches tall, 180 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.
Capps has a tattoo of a butterfly on her right leg.
She may be driving a gray 2007 Ford Focus with Indiana registration 190TPH.
Capps is missing from Mecca, Indiana which is 64 miles east of Indianapolis and was last seen on Thursday, June 29, 2023. She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.
If you have any information on Betty J. Capps, contact the Parke County Sheriff’s Department at 765-569-5413 or 911.
What's the difference between an Amber Alert and a Silver Alert?
There are specific standards a person's disappearance must meet in order for police to declare an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert.
Amber Alerts are for children under the age of 18 who are believed to have been abducted and in danger. Police also need to have information about a suspect and their car to issue an Amber Alert.
Silver Alerts are for missing and endangered adults or children. They are much more common for missing people. It was not until last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
In both situations, these alerts must be issued by police. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-betty-capps-of-mecca-indiana/531-f7037e25-184c-4ca6-a91d-8a9d7cf6f793 | 2023-07-04T23:11:01 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-betty-capps-of-mecca-indiana/531-f7037e25-184c-4ca6-a91d-8a9d7cf6f793 |
ORLANDO, Fla. — NOAA is planning to launch more drones to help monitor storms this hurricane season.
Last year, a sail drone captured incredible video of a 90-foot wave from inside Hurricane Fiona.
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Now NOAA plans to deploy more un-crewed solar and wind-powered vehicles than ever before.
“There’ll be 10 sail drones deployed during the hurricane season, and we’re also keeping two sail drones on land, one on Saint Thomas in the Caribbean and one in St. Petersburg, Florida,” said NOAA Oceanographer Greg Foltz.
Read: NOAA forecasters release predictions for 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
Meanwhile, below, 20 to 30 underwater gliders will monitor water temperatures down to one-half mile deep.
“Last year, we only dropped one type of drone. this year, this year we’re looking to drop three types of drones,” said Commander Adam Abitbol, a Hurricane Hunting pilot.
SEE: Storm names for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
Each of them will be reaching and sampling parts of the hurricane we haven’t been able to access before.
Behind all this innovation, the primary goal is more accurate measurements to create more accurate forecasts.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A fire at an Orange County apartment complex is forcing families to spend the fourth of July digging through their belongings as they search for a new place to live.
The fire started Monday afternoon around 4:30 p.m. at an apartment complex on North Semoran Boulevard, near the intersection of Aloma Avenue.
Twenty-two people were left without a place to call home from fire and smoke damage.
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Investigators are trying to find out what cause the fire.
The help they’re getting, as they search for a new place to live.
Resident told Channel 9 that the fire started on the second floor and spread.
Read: FHP: 1 dead, 2 injured after vehicle overturns, catches fire on S.R. 417
Shari Lane, a military veteran and resident, said she had to act quickly when the fire broke out.
Lane told Channel 9 that she evacuated when thick smoke started to fill her living room.
“I hear people yelling on this side banging on the doors banging on the doors, get out get out get out get out,” Lane said. “It was nothing but smoke just coming out.”
Read: Residents of Titusville apartment complex uneasy after 2 men shot, killed in parking lot
Orange County Fire Rescue said no one was injured but told some resident that it is not safe for them to stay.
The Red Cross was at the scene and provided funds to residents to help recover.
Read: July 4th forecast: Heat advisory in effect, scattered showers possible in Central Florida
“Trying to find somewhere else to stay is hectic and I’ve been here for 5 years. I’ve been here since January of 2018,” Lane said.
The Red Cross told Channel 9 that the 22 people impacted will now be assigned a case worker as they continue to find somewhere new to live.
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TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Residents of a Titusville apartment complex are unnerved Tuesday after two men were shot and killed in the complex on Monday.
The people who live in the complex on Knox McRae Drive said they didn’t recognize the victims or the vehicle one of them was found dead inside.
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“Kind of scared trying to figure out what happened,” neighbor Chaselyn True said.”...I’ve never had problems until that situation so it does worry me.”
Police said the suspect left the area after the shooting before officers could get to the scene. And that leaves True and the neighbors next door with an uneasy feeling.
Police didn’t respond to a request Tuesday for an update on the case.
Read: 2 dead in shooting outside Titusville apartment complex
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A Sanford family of eight is OK after a driver crashed into their home Monday night.
Investigators said the driver had been trying to get away from a traffic stop when he crashed into a home near the intersection of Ninth Street and Magnolia Avenue in the city’s historic district.
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“It sounded like something had blown up like I thought my neighbor’s house had exploded,” homeowner Nathan Clark said.
You can hear more from Clark about what happened in the video above.
Read: FHP: 1 dead, 2 injured after vehicle overturns, catches fire on S.R. 417
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CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — Fun and food filled this July 4th holiday at Beltzville State Park near Lehighton.
Ricardo Hernandez and his family from Philadelphia have visited the park every July 4th holiday for the past seven years.
"It's beautiful, and the people are nice. You know, everybody is nice. The people don't drink, so that's a good thing. People are not fighting, you know, family things. I like it."
One of the busiest places in the park was the water, and for good reason, said Jayden Aquino from Scranton.
"Sand and nice water, and you get to have fun."
The sunny day drew hundreds of people to the state park, but not everyone was fortunate enough to make it in the front gate. Latecomers were turned away.
The park closed early, reaching full capacity at 8:30 a.m.
"The first person here was at 2:30 this morning," said Ben Monk, the park manager. "So we ended up opening up a little early. I had my maintenance staff come in early in preparation for the crowds, so we got the park open about an hour early, which means we closed about an hour earlier than we would have normally."
Families we spoke to knew that to have a great day at the park, they had to get there early.
"We were one of the lucky ones. We were one of the last ones to be able to get in," Magdalena Jimenez said. "Last year, I came, and we weren't able to get in. Yeah, it was a long line last year."
"We knew we were going to get in because we know the back ways to get here and everything, but I'm not going name them because they're my back ways," Hernandez joked. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/busy-beltzville-state-park-fills-up-early-fourth-of-july-indepence-day-crowds/523-320f4eb3-9ad6-4a47-949f-8b46a6bca4cc | 2023-07-04T23:22:45 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/busy-beltzville-state-park-fills-up-early-fourth-of-july-indepence-day-crowds/523-320f4eb3-9ad6-4a47-949f-8b46a6bca4cc |
JIM THORPE, Pa. — From playing a small-sided soccer game to having a whole section of the swimming area to yourself, there was plenty of space for those who chose to celebrate the Fourth of July on the beach at Mauch Chuck Lake Park on the outskirts of Jim Thorpe.
"We're playing in the water, just enjoying some family time. I like it. There's not a lot of crowds. It's pretty much the perfect day, not a lot of sun; it's really nice," said Bethanie Spaits of Coplay.
Spaits, a season pass holder, and her kids were some of the few allowed on the beach this holiday weekend.
In March, the Carbon County commissioners voted to restrict out-of-county residents from accessing Mauch Chunk Lake Park over the Fourth of July weekend.
That meant only season pass holders or county residents could come. Other visitors were turned away.
"It's nice that we can actually have a place that we can come, county residents, and not have to worry about a lot of people and stuff because everybody comes from all over to come, so it's a nice change," said Cale Getter of Lehighton.
While the beach was closed to out-of-county residents, hiking, biking, and boating were open for everyone.
"I think it's a good idea," Spaits said. "I think it's a way to control the crowds and to make sure we preserve it here because, with the overcrowding and stuff, it definitely takes away from the beach sometimes."
"We've been up this way just to drive by on holidays, and the line to come into the parking lot, there's always a line," said Rachel Getter of Lehighton.
Residents say they wish officials would limit access to Mauch Chunk Lake Park to county residents on every holiday.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/officials-limit-visitors-at-mauch-chunk-lake-park-this-july-4th/523-b73f68cb-b30b-4e7e-be05-0c1887729ca8 | 2023-07-04T23:22:45 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/officials-limit-visitors-at-mauch-chunk-lake-park-this-july-4th/523-b73f68cb-b30b-4e7e-be05-0c1887729ca8 |
WATERVILLE, Pa. — Carrera Hummer reeled in her biggest catch of the day. She and other kids spent Independence Day fishing in Little Pine State Park near Watervile in Lycoming County.
"It was hard to reel it in... but I couldn't believe it," said Hummer of Avis.
"It is priceless to see children fish and get excited about it," said Ian Loewen, an environmental education specialist with the DCNR.
Kids are learning how to cast, bait and hook and abide by fishing etiquette. Loewen has been teaching kids to fish on the holiday for many years.
"We want to get more fishermen out and about. First and foremost we are trying to teach them that you want to be smart anglers," he said.
These kids are participating in the SMART fishing program hosted by the DCNR.
"SMART stands for safety, manners, appreciate clean water, release and teacher," Loewen explained.
"We came here last year and that was our first year we did it," Hummer added.
The Fourth of July is one of just two days in a year where fishing without a license is allowed in Pennsylvania.
"One is around Memorial Day weekend and the other is Fourth of July... it gives other people who wouldn't necessarily have the chance or a day to fish," Loewen said.
You can find more upcoming DCNR programs in your area here. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/fishing-for-free-on-the-fourth/523-d01f56b2-aa62-4a9d-aa27-08e2acd6a535 | 2023-07-04T23:22:48 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/fishing-for-free-on-the-fourth/523-d01f56b2-aa62-4a9d-aa27-08e2acd6a535 |
BANGOR, Maine — The Friends of Dakin Pool are looking to fundraise to improve Dakin Pool in Bangor and have already received a generous donation from a friendly face in town.
The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation has already donated $25,000 to the friends for their efforts.
A spokesperson from the foundation says "they made the donation because as longtime supporters of the Dakin Pool, they wanted to be sure it continues to be open for the kids of Bangor."
The friends hope to raise $160,000 for their "Jump In!" campaign, which aims to improve the pool through repairs and investments.
That money will go towards improvements like replacing the slide, repairing the pool house and for future projects.
Donations will also help pay for lifeguards, kid's swim fees and pool exercise programs.
Vice President of the friends and Senator Joe Baldacci says he's excited to help keep the pool running for Bangor to continue to enjoy.
"We're going to be working with the city in terms of capital improvements, for the liner and maybe expanding the pool and making some other improvements," Baldacci said.
"This has been a long-term effort to make capital improvements at this pool and to make it bigger and more accessible."
Correction: An earlier version of this story mentioned the campaign's total goal was to raise $18,000. The campaign hopes to raise $160,000 in total, with $18,000 in capital investments.
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Families honor tradition at Independence Day festivities in Monmouth and Independence
Despite the temperature spike, thousands of Oregonians gathered in Monmouth and Independence Tuesday to enjoy the annual Fourth of July festival.
Holiday celebrations in Monmouth's Main Street Park and Independent's Riverview Park have been held since Sunday and included talent shows, art shows, bounce houses and concerts at the park. Dozens of vendors set up at Main Street Park offering handmade goods and some treats for visitors.
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This year's July 4th festival also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the bid to bring the Winter Olympics to Independence and Monmouth.
As the story goes, the Monmouth Olympic Organizing Committee on Winter — or MOOCOW — was formed in 1972 by Scott McArthur, Dee Bridges and Don Milligan. The unsuccessful bid was featured on national news and generated small donations from across the United States and Canada.
But for those lining the streets, the festival was also about honoring traditions area families have treasured across generations.
Multi-colored lawn chairs lined the streets from Monmouth to Independence, spanning the three-mile route of the parade. Some attendees said they saw people setting up their lawn chairs starting Friday, reserving front-row seats to the Grand Parade.
Floats decked out in red, white and blue were staged at the Western Oregon University campus waiting for the go-ahead at noon.
Candi Hughes was keeping a 40-year streak going. Her family had taped a viewing spot on the sidewalk Sunday, she said.
"We look forward to it every year," Hughes said. "If you walk up and down the sidewalk, you'll see the same families in the same areas that they've been in for years."
Jazmin Haywort remembered coming to the celebration for at least 15 years. This year, she'd traveled from Salem with her two young daughters to keep the tradition going.
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And further away from the park were Gary and Joan Remington, native Oregonians who said they've seen the festival grow exponentially year after year. They'd traveled from Dallas.
There was also a vintage car show in Monmouth. It has been part of the festivities for the past 20 years.
Car owners like Ron Gleason were busy with last-minute touch-ups of their vintage cars in hopes of taking home the People's Choice award. Attendees were asked to head to the nearby registry table to vote for the vintage car they liked the best.
Gleason was showing off his red 1948 Chevy sedan. It's one of several classic cars that he owns, he said. He'd traveled from Aumsville for the show, one of at least 40 he attends throughout the year.
Gleason wasn't too hopeful about taking home the grand prize but he said that wasn't why he participated. He's enjoyed entering shows since 2007 to meet new people and have fun.
On Tuesday, he was also hopeful to find a potential buyer for the Chevy as he scaled down his collection.
"Can't keep them forever," he joked. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/04/oregon-honoring-fourth-of-july-traditions-in-monmouth-independence/70381993007/ | 2023-07-04T23:24:31 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/04/oregon-honoring-fourth-of-july-traditions-in-monmouth-independence/70381993007/ |
Red flag warning issued as Oregon faces a summer of extreme wildfire danger
Oregon’s wildfire danger has increased significantly in the short and long term, ramping up for the Fourth of July and the rest of summer.
A red flag warning has been issued for the Willamette Valley through Wednesday due to extreme heat, high winds, low relative humidity and unstable conditions. Fireworks could bring new ignitions that spread rapidly, officials said.
“Conditions may be favorable for rapid spread on any new or existing fires,” the National Weather Service in Portland wrote. “Extreme fire behavior is possible.”
Fire danger is already reaching high levels across all of the Northwest, as the 40-acre Moon Mountain Fire brings evacuation alerts in Eugene and the 533-acre Tunnel 5 Fire has burned at least 10 homes and brought evacuations on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge.
Fire officials implored Oregonians to be careful with fireworks and stressed that they're illegal on federal and state forestlands.
Fire danger extends into the summer
The high fire danger is unlikely to subside anytime soon.
All of northwest Oregon and much of Central Oregon moved into “above normal” fire danger for July while a majority of the state will be at above-normal risk for August.
The upgrades follow an extremely hot and dry late spring and early summer across the state, with long-term forecasts predicting more of the same for the rest of the summer and into autumn.
Despite a snowy winter — and some signs of a moderate start to fire season — the excess moisture has quickly dried up.
Campfires are still allowed in many recreation areas — at least on the western side of the state — but limits on flames are likely to be enacted soon.
For now, though, fire officials are imploring Oregonians to be careful with fireworks.
“We want the public to be extra prepared when visiting the forest and be mindful of the drier weather conditions,” said Eric Miller, acting fire staff officer for the Northwest Oregon Interagency Fire Management Organization. “We appreciate the public’s support to help us prevent human-caused fire starts.”
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Salem, Keizer ban fireworks, open burns due to wildfire concerns
Salem and Keizer have banned fireworks and outdoor burning until further notice due to elevated wildfire concerns.
The bans follows a Red Flag Warning issued for the Willamette Valley due to high temperatures, low humidity and wind gusts of up to 30 mph.
All professional fireworks shows planned for the area will continue as scheduled.
Fire danger:Red flag warning issued as Oregon faces a summer of extreme wildfire danger
The ban includes all other fireworks, ceremonial fires, outdoor fireplaces and portable fireplaces, backyard fire pits, land clearing or slash burning, and agricultural burning.
Due to elevated fire concerns, city fire officials are asking residents to also avoid any other activities that could start fires. Cooking with propane grills is still allowed.
The ban will be re-evaluated on July 6.
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Anyone who violates the burn ban may be billed for the cost to put out any resulting fire and any property damage resulting from the illegal fire.
To report illegal fireworks or burning that has sparked a fire, call 911. All other non-emergency calls within Salem limits should be directed to the non-emergency number, 503-588-6111 ext.1 for fire and 503-588-6123 for police. For Keizer, call the police non-emergency line at 503-390-2000. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/04/salem-issues-fireworks-open-burn-ban-due-to-wildfire-concerns-red-flag-warning-heat-wind/70381995007/ | 2023-07-04T23:24:43 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/04/salem-issues-fireworks-open-burn-ban-due-to-wildfire-concerns-red-flag-warning-heat-wind/70381995007/ |
PITTSBURGH — To the Pittsburgh Pirates fans who panicked when they didn’t see David Bedar’s name in the All-Star game, not to worry. MLB and the Pirates have announced the righty has been added to the National League team.
The Renegade returns.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 4, 2023
David Bednar has been added the National League roster for the 2023 All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/65SyDMh3NH
Bednar now joins right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller as the Pirates’ two representatives and will head to Seattle. This will be Bednar’s second-straight appearance in the All-Star game.
Bednar, early on this season, put up tremendous numbers for the Pirates with eight saves in nine opportunities in April, while posting a 2-0 record and an ERA of 0.75.
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Fire danger level raised in areas of Lane, Linn, Douglas counties
With extra dry conditions forecast for the Independence Day holiday, celebrations should be treated with an extra level of caution when it comes to wildfire prevention.
The Oregon Department of Forestry is raising fire danger levels to high, or yellow, for the Western Lane and South Cascades districts. The change affects land in Lane, Linn and parts of Douglas County — including 1.9 million acres of state, private, county and Bureau of Land Management lands.
As high temperatures and winds increase across the state, meteorologists are predicting heat in the high 90s and a possibility of double digits over the holiday. Throwing fireworks in the mix, officials are issuing reminders of how quickly sparks can catch.
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Setting off fireworks is illegal in state and federal forests. The department also encourages checking local restrictions, which can often be found on city websites.
“We definitely want Oregonians to enjoy their holiday, but again, just be responsible,” Oregon Department of Forestry spokeswoman Jessica Prakke said. “The less that our firefighters have to respond to human-caused fires, the less our resources are strained as we move further into fire season.”
With no thunderstorms on the horizon, “human-caused” fires are the main focus over the next few days.
Those traveling over the holiday should be cautious about the dry conditions, too. Avoid parking over dried grass and be aware of anything on a car that could drag and spark.
“We still have a long way ahead of us,” Prakke said. “So let's make sure we're not burning out too quickly.”
What restrictions are in place now?
The move from mododerate to high fire danger triggers some additional restrictions on power-driven equipment like chainsaws, mowers and weed eaters. Those and any other equipment that creates sparks are prohibited between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Other wildfire prevention restrictions in place now include:
- No fireworks on or within 1/8th of a mile of Oregon Department of Forestry-protected land.
- Burning of debris, which includes piles and in burn barrels, is prohibited.
- Exploding targets and tracer ammunition, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base, is also not allowed.
- Campfires are allowed only in designated locations.
- Portable stoves that use liquefied or bottled fuels can only be used in areas that don’t have dry vegetation.
- Including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, motorized vehicles are allowed only on improved roads.
- Smoking while traveling is allowed only in enclosed vehicles on improved roads, boats on the water and other designated locations.
A full list of restrictions can be found on the Oregon Department of Forestry webpage.
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PITTSBURGH — It’s the most significant war memorial at any of the public schools in Pittsburgh, according to James Hill with Pittsburgh’s Historic Review Commission. Created by Pittsburgh sculptor Frank Vittor, it’s a bronze World War I memorial that sits right outside of the old Peabody High School, which is Obama Academy today.
“There were 15 children killed in action,” James Hill tells Channel 11. “Over 500 students served from Peabody High School.”
All 500 names of local students who served are etched into the base of the sculpture.
“15, 16, 17-year-olds were forced to leave school and in the case of the WWI and go overseas,” Hills said. “The level of sacrifice is truly incredible.”
After WWI, students raised money through liberty bonds to build the statue, but it has been in disrepair since the 60s. Hill says ‘Preservation Pittsburgh’ is working to raise $100 thousand to restore the bronze statue, including fixing a broken hand, missing wreath and adding back a flagpole.
“Originally this path continued to East Liberty Boulevard, and you had a sidewalk to it and the statue flanked in the middle and there was a flagpole in the middle,” Hill said. “What we want to do is give it a proper setting, give it a clean-up and get a new flagpole to create a better setting for Obama Academy and for this piece that turns 100 next year.”
Hill says it’s about respect for the piece and the 500 local students who sacrificed so much at such a young age. He says the 100-year mark for the statue is a perfect time to give it some much-needed restoration work.
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SOUTH PARK, Pa. — For years, many veteran groups waged a battle for survival as their ranks dwindled. Some of the most senior members passed away, and soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines weren’t signing up after service like they used to in the past.
But for the first time in a while, those numbers are turning around. And for one post in the south hills, keeping their VFW vibrant has become a labor of love.
“I’ve been painting for quite a few years.” Mike Seybert said. “This is the biggest project I’ve ever taken on.”
Seybert majored in art at IUP, but the Clarion native never finished his degree. Instead, at age 21, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during operation desert storm.
“At the time it was more of a way to get out, you know, to start over, get some discipline, have a purpose,” Seybert said.
“I was drafted in 1968,” said Joe Couey, VFW Post 6664 & Vietnam Veteran. “I was just hanging out, not doing anything prior to that. It’s probably a good thing.”
“When I got drafted, I’d take the oath to my country, very serious. And, uh, my dad was a World War II veteran. So, it’s all in here,” Glenn Connor, VFW Post 6664 Chaplain
Connor and Couey both served in Vietnam, coming home to a country fiercely divided over America’s involvement in east Asia.
“It wasn’t fun. It wasn’t fun at all to me,” Couey said.
Couey is from a military family. His father served in World War 2 and his son is a marine. Couey said he’s put a difficult past behind him.
“I take a little pride in being a veteran where I didn’t 50 years ago. I was proud of it, but I wasn’t accepted but now I feel accepted,” Couey said.
Couey, Connor and Seybert eventually found their way to the Library Memorial VFW Post 6664 South Park. Over the years, their World War 2 comrades have passed on, leaving Couey and Connor as senior members. The men said it’s rare for younger servicemen to join their ranks.
“I’m probably the younger generation now at 53. I think a lot of that is just the fact that guys get out, they start their families, they have children, they have other responsibilities,” Seybert said.
Pennsylvania leads the nation in the number of combat vets with over 61,000 men and women, according to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. And membership has gone up by 670 in the past year.
Post 6664 has 101 members. They’re proud of their full roster and they make service a priority.
“We just had a 5K race for Children’s Heart Foundation. Just handed them a check for $3,000 last week, which is phenomenal,” Seybert said.
These men are also on a mission to reach out to veterans who could benefit by surrounding themselves with others who understand what they’ve been through.
“It’s just a camaraderie to where you have a true brothership,” Seybert said. “Know that we’re here for you to support you and your family in a way we possibly can.”
“They’re taking better care of the veterans that are coming on now, 52, 53 years ago. It’s a little different, but good, to see them young men getting the help they need,” Connor said.
Four decades after leaving his art studies for the military, Seybert earned his bachelor’s in business. These days, he’s using his passion for painting to promote military service.
“This post has been around for 75 years, and for people not to know that it’s a post, I wanted it to stand out,” Seybert said”
And for the first Fourth of July ever, a two-story American flag, impossible to miss.
“It really meant a lot to me, especially whenever, you know, it was finished to stand back and look and say, you know what, we’re, we’re on the map. The community knows we’re here,” Seybert said.
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SAN ANTONIO — A body was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the east side of town overnight, according to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD).
Officials responded around 2:44 a.m. Tuesday to the 800 block of Green Valley Drive, near Skyline Park, for reports of a body on the sidewalk.
Police say the unidentified victim was in his 20s, and pronounced dead at the scene. Shell casings were found nearby.
Later, police say they received a call for an abandoned car damaged by gunfire along the 4100 block of the I-10 East access road.
Police will be investigating both incidents, but haven't identified a potential suspect at this time.
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BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Personnel with the Bexar County Sheriff's Marine Unit continue to search for a missing boater who fell off his vessel Tuesday morning on Calaveras Lake, near Elmendorf. The body of water is being closed off to visitors in the meantime.
The man, identified only as someone in his 30s, was reported missing around 9:37 a.m. Tuesday. Sheriff Javier Salazar said his two friends also on the boat tried to search for him, but were unable.
Searchers are concentrating their efforts in a part of the lake that's about 23 feet deep, Salazar said, adding it's believed the victim wasn't wearing a vest when he went overboard.
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On July 4th, 2023, The Penza Familyfrom Hamilton Twp. watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023, Alessia Vandela, 6, shoots a cooling spray of water at the hot crowd watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023,Dustin Nickell and his daughter Veronica, 2, enjoy a sweet treat as they sit watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023, Hammonton resident Samantha Calabrese and her daughter Ava, 2, watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023, Hammonton resident David D'Amico, 8, shoots a cooling spray of water at the hot crowd watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023, Hammonton resident Colton Chybinski, 7, rides his USCG themed bike in annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023, The Drzaszcz siblings (l-r) Ryan, 11, Bryce, 3, and Emily, 9, with their decorated bikes in the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023, Dog Rocco was out with his humans for the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023, Rich Wilson of Collings Lake, gives his daughter Grace, 7, a lift for a better view to watch the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023, (l-r) Juliana, 3, and her brother Benjamin Heck, 6, at the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023, Hammonton residents (l-r) Ann Lupinetti, and the Sullivan family, Matthew, Makayla, 1, and Brittany,enjoyed attending the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023, David Raymond, 11, from Egg Harbor Township, waves his American flag as the annual Independence Day parade passes by in Hammonton.
HAMMONTON — For Hammonton residents like Brittany Sullivan, Tuesday's parade had a distinctive "hometown" vibe that made it feel like a "baby Haddonfield," which makes her and her family want to spend more time here, including on holidays like the Fourth of July.
And it's why Sullivan, along with hundreds of other current and former Hammonton residents, lined the town's Main Street for the town's seventh annual Independence Day Parade instead of heading to a pool or the shore.
"When I grew up here, we didn't have a lot of hometown events. There are more now than there were back in the day, but it still feels like tradition," said Sullivan, 32. "You don't get much of this any more, only in the movies. Or you have to go to bigger cities."
The parade was started in 2016 by the Town’s Sesquicentennial Committee as part of a year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Hammonton, said Mica McCullough, executive director of MainStreet Hammonton. It is a nonprofit organization that works to revitalize the historic downtown, while helping the community and local businesses thrive.
It became a MainStreet Hammonton event and has been growing ever since," McCullough said.
"Not many people have a main street anymore. Others are declining, while this one is actually going up," said Sullivan, adding that the parade was a good way to get people to see what the town has to offer.
"It raises awareness of everything going on downtown," McCullough said. "Ideally, people will come for the parade, see something that captures their interest and return downtown another time to experience all that Downtown Hammonton has to offer. ... perhaps during a monthly Third Thursday event, or any day or night of the week."
More than 30 local groups and organizations participated in the parade. Hundreds of people from the Hammonton Hawks sports organization, the town's police, fire and emergency medical technicians, along with other participants made their way along the town's "Main Street."
The parade starts at Bellevue Avenue (Rt. 54) at the intersection of Egg Harbor Road, near the railroad tracks in Downtown Hammonton and runs for a few blocks along Bellevue Avenue.
Bellevue is officially the town's Main Street, Sullivan said.
The local Toy Market hosted a bike, scooter and wagon decorating contest, awarding the titles of winning baby, kids, teens, pet and group. The town and the state's Division of Travel and Tourism helped produce it.
Other community sponsors that helped fund this year's parade included NB Advisors, LLC, D’Amico Travel, Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University, Flowers Cleaning Services, LLC, Allisonanne Studios, Anywhere Audiology, Awaken Aesthetics, and ARH Associates.
"It's great every year, and out of all the ones (Independence Day parades) in South Jersey, this one is definitely the best," said Dustin Nickell, who has been to Fourth of July parades in Atco, Berlin and other towns, with his two daughters, Veronica, 2, and Kinsley, 3. "There's just so much here to do, and it's all in one area. You don't have to go far."
Nickell said there was a lot more involvement from out-of-town organizations that usually don't participate in the parade. A Philadelphia String Band performed, along with Oakcrest High School Marching Band, and a few other bands. The U.S. Coast Guard and the New Jersey State Police had plenty of officers on horseback and motorcycles, along with a helicopter flying over the parade. Even Joe Giralo and Jim Bertino from the Atlantic County Clerk's Office had a float.
"The different floats, the different people ... it's good for the kids to be around this kind of stuff," added Nickell. "It's engaging."
Hammonton native Samantha Calabrese, 32, said she still feels at home when coming to the town's events, despite having moved to Williamstown a couple of years ago.
Calabrese said it was cool to have her daughter, Ava, 2, and 8-month-old son, Ryan, experience all the things she got to do as a kid, like going to downtown parades.
"They get to experience traditions," said Calabrese. "I love the small-town feel. Even though the town has gotten bigger, and there's more businesses, everyone still remembers who you are. It's just homey."
Not having to drive through heavy traffic while traveling to the shore was also a plus for Calabrese.
"You don't have to travel far if it's all right here," said Calabrese.
McCullough, the executive director of MainStreet Hammonton, said the parade brings residents and visitors together.
After the parade, McCullough encouraged everyone to enjoy afternoon BBQs and picnics with family and friends at Hammonton Lake Park, where fireworks to end the festivities were planned for approximately 9 p.m.
On July 4th, 2023, The Penza Familyfrom Hamilton Twp. watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
On July 4th, 2023, Alessia Vandela, 6, shoots a cooling spray of water at the hot crowd watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
On July 4th, 2023,Dustin Nickell and his daughter Veronica, 2, enjoy a sweet treat as they sit watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
On July 4th, 2023, Hammonton resident David D'Amico, 8, shoots a cooling spray of water at the hot crowd watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
On July 4th, 2023, The Drzaszcz siblings (l-r) Ryan, 11, Bryce, 3, and Emily, 9, with their decorated bikes in the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
On July 4th, 2023, Rich Wilson of Collings Lake, gives his daughter Grace, 7, a lift for a better view to watch the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
On July 4th, 2023, Hammonton residents (l-r) Ann Lupinetti, and the Sullivan family, Matthew, Makayla, 1, and Brittany,enjoyed attending the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
A very tall Uncle Sam on stilts entertains the crowd during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Members of the Iron Ranch Stables in Hammonton ride their horses through downtown Hammonton during the annual Independence Day parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Members of the Groovy Kids meetup group of Hammonton throw candy to the crowd during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Members of Paul Morris DANCEXPLOSION of Hammonton perform during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
A very tall Uncle Sam on stilts entertains the crowd during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Members of the Folsom Frenzy softball team spray the crowd with water pistols during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Youngsters ride bicycles featuring red, white and blue decorations during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Britney Sherron, of Hamonton, rides her scooter on her patriotic 9th birthday during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
On July 4th, 2023, The Penza Familyfrom Hamilton Twp. watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
Matthew Strabuk
On July 4th, 2023, Alessia Vandela, 6, shoots a cooling spray of water at the hot crowd watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
Matthew Strabuk
On July 4th, 2023,Dustin Nickell and his daughter Veronica, 2, enjoy a sweet treat as they sit watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
Matthew Strabuk
On July 4th, 2023, Hammonton resident Samantha Calabrese and her daughter Ava, 2, watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
Matthew Strabuk
On July 4th, 2023, Hammonton resident David D'Amico, 8, shoots a cooling spray of water at the hot crowd watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
Matthew Strabuk
On July 4th, 2023, Hammonton resident Colton Chybinski, 7, rides his USCG themed bike in annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
Matthew Strabuk
On July 4th, 2023, The Drzaszcz siblings (l-r) Ryan, 11, Bryce, 3, and Emily, 9, with their decorated bikes in the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
Matthew Strabuk
On July 4th, 2023, Dog Rocco was out with his humans for the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
Matthew Strabuk
On July 4th, 2023, Rich Wilson of Collings Lake, gives his daughter Grace, 7, a lift for a better view to watch the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
Matthew Strabuk
On July 4th, 2023, (l-r) Juliana, 3, and her brother Benjamin Heck, 6, at the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023, Hammonton residents (l-r) Ann Lupinetti, and the Sullivan family, Matthew, Makayla, 1, and Brittany,enjoyed attending the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
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On July 4th, 2023, David Raymond, 11, from Egg Harbor Township, waves his American flag as the annual Independence Day parade passes by in Hammonton.
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A very tall Uncle Sam on stilts entertains the crowd during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Members of the Iron Ranch Stables in Hammonton ride their horses through downtown Hammonton during the annual Independence Day parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Members of the Groovy Kids meetup group of Hammonton throw candy to the crowd during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Members of Paul Morris DANCEXPLOSION of Hammonton perform during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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A very tall Uncle Sam on stilts entertains the crowd during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
Members of the Folsom Frenzy softball team spray the crowd with water pistols during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Grayson Sharkey, 2, of Hammonton, rides a patrioticly adorned wagon in the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
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Youngsters ride bicycles featuring red, white and blue decorations during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Britney Sherron, of Hamonton, rides her scooter on her patriotic 9th birthday during the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Charles J. Olson
The annual Hammonton Independence Day parade was held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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On July 4th, 2023, The Penza Familyfrom Hamilton Twp. watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
On July 4th, 2023, Alessia Vandela, 6, shoots a cooling spray of water at the hot crowd watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
On July 4th, 2023,Dustin Nickell and his daughter Veronica, 2, enjoy a sweet treat as they sit watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
On July 4th, 2023, Hammonton resident David D'Amico, 8, shoots a cooling spray of water at the hot crowd watching the annual Independence Day parade pass by in Hammonton.
On July 4th, 2023, The Drzaszcz siblings (l-r) Ryan, 11, Bryce, 3, and Emily, 9, with their decorated bikes in the annual Independence Day parade in Hammonton.
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On July 4, 2023, the annual 4th of July Parade was held in historic Smithville.
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On July 4, 2023, the annual 4th of July Parade was held in historic Smithville.
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On July 4, 2023, (l-r) Becky Van Daley, from Galloway, and her granddaughter Sophia, 3, , during the annual 4th of July Parade held in historic Smithville.
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On July 4, 2023, Lyla Curran, 6, Absecon resident, during the annual 4th of July Parade held in historic Smithville.
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — The Smithville Fourth of July parade was held Tuesday morning, uniting the community in a celebration of patriotism and independence.
The parade began at 9 a.m. off Smithville Boulevard. Parade floats and marchers traveled east on Moss Mill Road before wrapping around west on Moss Mill and finishing at around 11 a.m. at Historic Smithville. Scores of spectators bearing their best red, white and blue lined the perimeter of the parade route, amassing a crowd that parade organizers estimated reached about 10,000 people.
Matt Whalen, 26 and a resident of the Leeds Point section of the township, came with wife Raeanne and daughter Rylee. Asked their favorite part of the parade, Matt said he wanted to come out to support the local businesses; Rylee, 6, said she was excited for the candy and the fire engines.
“We come out here every year. It’s a nice day out,” Whalen said.
Parade organizers said a record 170 groups took part on foot, float and classic car. The lineup featured local businesses, including the Smithville Inn and Storybook Land, and community groups such as the local Boy and Cub scouts and the Galloway Elks lodge.
Karen Randazzo, president of the Moms’ Club of Absecon & Galloway, marched with her 6-year-old daughter, Ellie. She said the annual parade was an opportunity to inform residents about the services available at the Moms’ Club, which organizes social events and monthly community meetings for local mothers.
“We came out today to show our support for the community and let the people know we are a resource for them, for any families that need a connection in the community,” Randazzo said. “We just try to help out in any way we can.”
Added Moms’ Club member Shalini Basu, “I live in Smithville, it’s my hometown, so I wanted to come out and represent.”
Warren Lindsey, of Deptford, Gloucester County, marched in the parade with his son Warren Jr., a member of the Pack 12 Cub Scouts.
“Why not?” Lindsey said when asked why he decided to march in the parade. “Honor America.”
Floats and family traditions
The sunny, albeit hot, weather was appropriate given its grand marshal, James Eberwine.
According to the parade pamphlet, Eberwine, born in Philadelphia, served in the Marine Corps from 1967 to 1971. During his service, Eberwine worked as the weather adviser on the Marine1/Army1 helicopter flights at the San Clemente Western White House for President Richard Nixon. He later joined the National Weather Service, where he worked for 38 years. He has taught weather aviation classes at local colleges and high schools and has volunteered for various veteran memorial groups.
Some of the floats exuded Independence Day spirit, with floats draped in flags, sounding patriotic songs and tossing candy to the crowd. Among the standouts were stilted stunt bikes; a float for the company Veterans Roofing that was outfitted with a grill cooking classic Fourth of July fare; and a Vietnam War Reflection float from the Jersey Shore Baptist Church that included a memorial war of honor on one side of the float and a reenactment scene on the other.
The parade was also livestreamed to audiences on The Press of Atlantic City website, with the stream anchored by “Nor’Easter Nick” Pittman and Press meteorologist Joe Martucci.
Even people from the birthplace of American independence were impressed by the parade. Becky Van Daley, another township resident, was watching the parade with her 3-year-old granddaughter from Philadelphia, Sophia, who was enthralled with the fire engines passing by. The pair said they had an itinerary planned for the whole day, complete with swimming and fireworks, with Van Daley saying she was excited to teach Sophia how Galloway celebrates the Fourth of July.
For some, the Smithville parade has become engrained for families as part of their annual Independence Day celebrations.
Shaun Bliss, a township resident, said attending the parade is a tradition started by his wife’s grandmother. Living right down the street from the parade route, Bliss said he came out with his family for the first time last year. He said he was glad to be able to show appreciation for the local fire companies represented .
“It was a really fun time,” Bliss said.
Leslie Kurtz and Trish Zatorski both came to the parade donning their red, white and blue head dress. They said they have been going to the parade together since their children were young and have seen them grow up with the Fourth of July festivity.
“It’s tradition,” Zatorski said.
Township police and ambulance marched in the parade along with area fire companies, followed by members of the Township Council. Several local churches and religious groups had their own floats and marchers, including the Emmaus Church of Smithville, the Mainland Baptist Church, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, along with the local Knights of Columbus. Politics had a presence at the parade, too, with the Galloway Democratic Club and the Galloway Township Republicans organizing their own teams for the march.
Absegami High School sent several groups, including the marching band, the crew team and the Honor Society, to represent the school in the parade.
Jeof Vita, a 51-year-old township resident, said he was excited to see his daughter, a member of Absegami crew program, march in the parade.
“It’s July Fourth, it’s tradition,” Vita said. “We like to come out, support the schools, support the town.”
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Orlando – If you to go a worship service at the Hope Church of Orlando, it’s pretty clear Archbishop Allen T.D. Wiggins is where he belongs, doing what he’s meant to do.
But it wasn’t always that way.
“To be quite honest, I did not want to preach, I did not want to pastor,” said Wiggins. “Our ministry was founded in 1983, by my parents. My dad, of course, desired for me to preach and really was praying that I would follow in his footsteps. But I did not want to go that way.”
But, as they say, God works in mysterious ways.
“I ended up graduating from Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy. And I got a job at Eckerd Drugs, I was pharmacy manager there for some time. And I remember my dad saying to me, ‘Son, come over, and work with me for a couple of weeks, take vacation, and come work with me for a couple of weeks.’ I looked at it as an opportunity to make a few extra bucks. And I came and worked at the church for two weeks, and never went back to pharmacy. ‘Cause I knew I was supposed to be here.”
The church started out with just eight or nine people, Wiggins said. But it’s grown substantially over the years, and the property now spans about 50 acres in the Washington Shores community.
“Our whole mantra is about being a live, work, learn, play and worship community,” said Wiggins. “And we do that by addressing their housing needs, their educational needs, their health and wellness, their economic and of course, their faith.”
The Hope Church’s efforts go far beyond prayer and inspirational messages. The transformation came about 20 years ago, all sparked by a phone call.
“The call was from a family that was living in the apartments right across the street from our church. And the call was for a minister to come over and pray with the family, because they had just lost their baby girl. And so my wife and I, we went across the street to pray for this family,” said Wiggins. “And when we walked into their apartment, we could not believe that people were living in such dire conditions right across the street from our church, and we were doing everything that churches do. We were doing evangelism and discipleship and food giveaways, and, you know, embracing people. But when we walked into this home, we saw the place in disarray. We saw just concrete walls, ceiling fans circulating hot air, because they did not have functioning air conditioning. Their appliances looked terrible, critters on the wall. And I’m sitting there profusely sweating, and I’m supposed to be there to bring good news and hope to this family.”
Wiggins said once he had his thoughts together, he prayed with the family, spent some time, and as they left, it hit him.
“I had an epiphany, God literally jacked me up,” said Wiggins. “’What is your church doing to change the lives of people that live right in front of its doors?’ I was like, speechless. Because I thought we were doing what churches were supposed was supposed to do.”
It took a few days, but the answer finally revealed itself. Wiggins said at the time, they were looking to move the church out of the neighborhood, to find 50 acres somewhere else to build a sanctuary and family life center. So a realtor came by to speak with Wiggins and his father, but it wasn’t about land, it was about a little divine intervention.
“He said, ‘No, I’m not here to show you 50 acres, I’m here to tell you about an apartment complex right across the street from you that’s for sale. And I believe God sent me by here to challenge your faith, to purchase those apartments and make a real difference,’” said Wiggins. “And lo and behold, we purchased that 80-unit complex, and immediately started painting and started carrying all of the TLC, even the people of our ministry joined in, and we were able to touch the lives of 80 families, just like that. And out of that, we started to realize that ministry was much larger than a preached word on Sunday.”
Much, much larger.
“In this day and time, people are struggling with a plethora of challenges, everything from depression, homelessness, just really trying to understand how they’re going to make ends meet, in terms of their income,” said Wiggins. “We try our best to look for ways to bring solutions.”
Some of those solutions include offering affordable housing options, and they partner with a k-8 school Legends Academy right on the church campus. They have several not-for-profit outreach efforts like Hope Cares, helping to feed the community and Frontline Outreach Incorporated, a safe haven for children that promotes leadership and growth activities.
They even have a Walmart Neighborhood Market.
“When we had a need to resolve what was called a food desert, we were so fortunate to be able to pitch the property that’s the heart of Washington Shores for a Walmart to actually come and be here on the campus,” said Wiggins.
And very soon, Frontline Innovation Studios will officially join the list, the next generation in ministry for children.
“We’re super excited about that, because that gives us an opportunity to reach the young generation where they are. Most of the programs, most of the efforts, they don’t work because they don’t touch and don’t connect. I think that we as a society, we have to be open to hearing new methodologies, new ways, and work at connecting where the children are,” said Wiggins. “So it is through Frontline Innovation Studios that we have tapped into the future, and are offering coding and robotics and gaming and broadcast and all of that kind of stuff.”
Just the latest project in a long list of projects to help make Washington Shores the ecosystem he’s dreamt of, and help all who live there along the way.
“I’m aware of all of us having our part. And it was not something I signed up for. It was not something I literally volunteered for. But it really was a calling,” said Wiggins. “And I take comfort in knowing that I’m doing what I’m supposed to.” | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/04/archbishop-works-to-create-live-work-learn-play-and-worship-community-addressing-needs-of-neighbors/ | 2023-07-04T23:37:08 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/04/archbishop-works-to-create-live-work-learn-play-and-worship-community-addressing-needs-of-neighbors/ |
Police arrested a 61-year-old Lincoln man who they alleged was responsible for two weekend burglaries.
Sgt. Chris Vollmer said at Sunday at 8:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to Sapphire Nails, 1265 S. Cotner Blvd., on the report of a belated burglary.
The business owner said someone had thrown a rock through the glass front door to get in, causing an estimated $800 damage, and stole cash from the register.
Police found several areas of blood, presumably left behind by the suspect., and saw damage to the neighboring business, Gloria Deo.
But it did not appear the suspect was able to gain entry.
Vollmer said they were able to identify the suspect as Kiki Williams through security video. They went to his home and found him with an injury to his hand and a large quantity of cash.
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They arrested Williams. Prosecutors charged him Monday with burglary.
It's the summer of supermoons in 2023, here are the names of the full moons
July 3 - Full Buck Supermoon
7:39 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Named for when the new antlers of buck deer push out from their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur. It was also often called the Full Thunder Moon, thunderstorms being now most frequent.
This will be the first of four consecutive supermoons of the year. Expect a slightly larger and brighter full moon in the sky.
August 1 - Full Sturgeon Supermoon
2:31 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
This moon honors when this large fish of the Great Lakes and other major bodies of water, like Lake Champlain, where they are most readily caught.
This is the second of four consecutive full moons of the year. Look for a slightly brighter and larger full moon in the sky.
August 30 - The Blue Supermoon
9:35 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
The saying "once in a blue moon" means a rare occurrence in folklore. However, it predates the current use of the term, which indicates two full moons within a month.
"The term Blue Moon is believed to have originated in 1883 after the eruption of Krakatoa. The volcano put so much dust in the atmosphere that the Moon actually looked blue in color. This was so unusual that the term 'once in a Blue Moon' was coined," according to David Williams of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
A blue moon occurs once every 2.5 years, on average.
This will also be the third consecutive supermoon of four, and the biggest of them all.
The moon will be 222,043 miles away from the Earth, besting the other supermoon from up to 4,000 miles. Still, there won't be a noticeable difference between the Blue Supermoon and the others
September 29 - Full Harvest Supermoon
5:57 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Traditionally, this name goes to the full moon that occurs closest to the fall equinox, which falls this year on Sept. 22. This year's Harvest Moon comes unusually early.
October 28 - Full Hunter Blood Moon
5:57 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
With the leaves falling and the deer fattened, this is the time to hunt. Since the fields have been reaped, hunters can ride over the stubble, and can more easily see the fox and other animals.
This will be the only full moon with a partial lunar eclipse visible to at least part of the United States. Those in New England, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C. eastern Virginia and eastern North Carolina will see part of the moon shaded brownish red that evening.
You can find start and end times for the eclipse at your location using this link.
November 27 - Full Beaver Moon
4:16 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
At this point of the year, it was time to set beaver traps before the swamps freeze to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. Another interpretation suggests that the name Beaver Moon comes from the fact that the beavers are now active in their preparation for winter.
December 26 - Full Cold Moon
10:33 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
December is when the winter cold fastens its grip on the Northern Hemisphere. Sometimes this moon is referred to as the Long Nights Moon, and the nights are their longest. The moon is above the horizon a long time. On occasion, this moon was also called the Moon before Yule.
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2023 FULL MOONS THAT HAVE OCCURRED
Jan. 6 - Full Wolf Moon
6:08 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Amid the zero-degree cold and deep snows of midwinter, the wolf packs howled hungrily outside villages. It was also known as the Old Moon or the Moon after Yule. In some tribes this was the Full Snow Moon; most applied that name to the next moon.
Febraury 5 - Full Snow Moon
1:29 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
March 7 - Full Worm Moon
7:40 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
In this month the ground softens and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of the robins. Some more northern tribes knew this as the Full Crow Moon, when the cawing of crows signals the end of winter.
It's also known as the Full Crust Moon because the snow cover becomes crusted from thawing by day and freezing at night.
April 6 - Full Pink Moon
12:34 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
The grass pink or wild ground phlox is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the spring.
In 2022, this is also the Paschal Full Moon; the first full moon after the spring equinox on March 20. The first Sunday following the Paschal Moon is Easter Sunday, which indeed will be observed the very next day on Sunday, April 17.
May 5 - Full Flower Moon
1:34 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
The term full flower moon is derived from how Flowers are abundant everywhere by this time of year. This moon was also known as the Full Corn Planting Moon.
June 3 - Full Strawberry Moon
11:42 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police announced that a man suspected of being involved in drug activity — later identified as 26-year-old Derek Diaz — had been shot and killed by an officer early Monday morning.
News 6 spoke with Sonja Nava — the mother of Diaz’s daughter — and she explained that his entire family is heartbroken.
She shared a video of their daughter, Yanaliz, jumping into his arms, a touching moment between a father and his daughter.
Nava said they are in the dark about what happened to Diaz the night of the officer-involved shooting.
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“All we know is what we’ve seen on the news. They haven’t said anything. We don’t know, like, what happened. We don’t like how many times they shot him. We don’t know where they shot him. We don’t know how he died, like if he suffered. We don’t know anything,” Nava said.
Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said an officer shot and killed Diaz in a car early Monday near Jefferson Street and North Orange Avenue after he reportedly made a movement as if to reach for a gun.
But at a news conference Monday morning, Chief Smith said a gun has not been recovered.
Smith called the area a hot spot for criminal activity — an area where a number of guns have been seized. He added there was probable cause to suspect Diaz was involved in some kind of drug activity.
News 6 asked Nava about a gun, and she said, “He doesn’t own a gun. He’s never owned a gun legally or illegally.”
Nava said Diaz was a loving dad and that he had a close relationship with his family. She described his relationship with his mother and younger brother as one of best friends.
She recounted moments spent with his daughter playing games, singing and dancing.
Nava said the family has set up a GoFundMe, which can be found by clicking here.
News 6 planned to ask Chief Smith for an update on the investigation Tuesday. However, a spokesperson said that he would not be answering any questions about the shooting.
Smith said there is body camera video of the shooting and that it will be released to the public in the coming days.
The officer who opened fire is on paid administrative leave while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates.
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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the state, including the Lincoln area, and will stay in effect until 10 p.m., the National Weather Service said.
Tennis ball-sized hail is possible, along with winds up to75 mph and a possibility of tornadoes.
The storm is expected to develop west of Lincoln in the late afternoon and evening hours and the Capital City may get some of the leftovers as the storm system moves through the state.
Storms are expected to develop from 4-6 p.m. in the Grand Island area, according to Alan Hickford, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, with 1.5-inch, ping pong-sized hail followed by severe wind gusts forming around Kearney and Hastings.
Later in the evening, the storm is anticipated to make headway and approach the Lincoln area with strong gusts and frequent lighting, and heavy rain also posing a concern from 8-10 p.m.
The chance of storms is above 60%, the National Weather Service said, as they develop following a cold front. The best chance for severe storms is from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Hickford said.
The bulk of the storm is expected to exit the area overnight with showers and potential storms following behind it.
At least two fireworks displays were postponed Tuesday due to the threat of storms in Omaha and eastern Nebraska.
The Omaha Symphony postponed its Fourth of July concert and fireworks scheduled for the Gene Leahy Mall until Wednesday night. A fireworks display scheduled in Blair was also postponed until Wednesday. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/weather/severe-thunderstorm-watch-in-effect-for-lincoln-area/article_0df88566-1a86-11ee-8aab-3b4e4ee603b6.html | 2023-07-04T23:37:17 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/weather/severe-thunderstorm-watch-in-effect-for-lincoln-area/article_0df88566-1a86-11ee-8aab-3b4e4ee603b6.html |
ORLANDO – Since the pandemic and with the rise in inflation, one of the biggest issues people continue to face is food insecurity. They are struggling to put food on the table.
To help solve the problem, they say it takes a village, and nothing says a city of heroes like all the workers and volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
Each year, roughly about 30,000 volunteers walk through the doors to donate their time to help feed their neighbors.
One of them is Dona Powell.
“Three plus years. I started when the pandemic hit, and we went into lockdown. I was hearing on the local news as well as the world news about food insecurity,” said Powell. “So I’ve been volunteering and I’ve never looked back. It’s a very rewarding, rewarding experience.”
Serving her community comes naturally to Powell. She spent 17 years as an Osceola County school teacher, where she saw food insecurity firsthand.
‘You would see some students that wouldn’t have food, the lunch that that they needed to sustain themselves through the day. And you would see other students giving them other food or giving them from their food from their lunch. So it was very obvious that we’ve had food issue and food concern in our community,” said Powell.
The most recent numbers show as many as 500,000 people in the seven counties Second Harvest serves are hungry. That’s one in eight adults, or one in five children.
That’s where Second Harvest comes in.
“They distribute roughly 350,000 meals a day. That’s a single day,” said Powell. “We get everything from vegetables and fruits and potatoes, and they’re getting nutritious meals. They’re not just getting junk food.”
These days, one of the biggest problems when it comes to food insecurity is at least a third of people dealing with food insecurity may make too much to qualify for SNAP benefits. Job numbers paint a positive picture, but the reality is, many are still under-employed and having a tough time making ends meet, so they’re going without. Sometimes people don’t know where to turn for help, and even if they do, they may not want to ask for it.
“I think people just internally have so much pride in themselves, and they just don’t want to admit and own up to the fact that, ‘Yes, I need some help’. There is no shame, there is absolutely no shame in needing help,” said Powell. “Because if you don’t speak up, then how can anyone know to help you?”
To get them that help, Powell spends three shifts a week sorting food and packing meal boxes and said it’s a great time with great people to truly get results.
“When the volunteers come in, and they’re working a three-hour shift, at the end of the shift, we let them know how many pounds or what they average during that shift. And then they can take that number and divide it by 1.2. And that tells them how many people that they fed during that shift, and the looks on their faces, that, ‘I did that in a three-hour shift,’” said Powell. “It just puts a smile on your face. It does your heart good. And it gives you the desire to continue coming back. Because if you can do that, contribute to 350,000 meals distributed every day, why not add more to that? It’s just, it’s a blessing to be able to do this.”
Second Harvest actually works with more than 600 feeding partners in the Central Florida area. Those feeding partners actually distribute the food and boxes made at the warehouse directly to the people needing them.
They also have a meal delivery programs for those that can’t get out and about, and even one that’s called their medically-tailored meal program. Patients with chronic kidney disease can be referred to that program by their doctors to get meals specially designed and delivered for that illness. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/04/it-does-your-heart-good-local-woman-loves-volunteering-at-food-bank-to-fight-food-insecurity/ | 2023-07-04T23:37:20 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/04/it-does-your-heart-good-local-woman-loves-volunteering-at-food-bank-to-fight-food-insecurity/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police chief Eric Smith said safety is top of mind as more than 100,000 people are expected to pack Lake Eola Park for the Fireworks at the Fountain celebration.
“The Orlando police department is doing everything to keep you safe,” Chief Eric Smith said. “We have more officers than last year. We have officers you see, officers you won’t see, but everything we’re doing is to help keep everyone safe.”
News 6′s crews saw officers on bikes and K9 officers. There are also many road closures and barricades up around Lake Eola Park as a precaution.
The security changes came after a scare at last year’s event that sent attendees running in all directions, injuring at least a dozen people. Police suspected someone threw firecrackers — which people mistook for gunshots.
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News 6 asked Chief Smith about lessons learned and changes this year.
“Increase in cops and a look at technology to help us establish things quicker and determine what’s going on faster,” he explained.
The chief is urging people that if they see anything suspicious, they should either say something or call 911.
“Chiefs always have concerns. Anything can happen, but we’re trying our best to keep it safe,” Smith said. “If you’re coming down here with friends, always pick a meeting spot in case something does happen.”
Chief Smith wouldn’t discuss many specifics about the department’s security plans for Tuesday evening, but he wants to assure residents there will be plenty of police on hand.
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Winter Park – The Fourth of July is traditionally a time where Americans celebrate the freedom and opportunities living in the United States affords us.
And sitting in the comfort of her beautiful Winter Park home, it’s clear for one local woman, the American dream is real.
“My parents are immigrants. So they came here from Iran in the 1970s,” said Negar Sharifi. “And that was around the time where the Shah, the king, got overthrown. And the country was taken over by like, the religious regime. So they didn’t go back. But they were some of the lucky ones that were in this country and got to stay in this country.”
Sharifi’s mother was pregnant with her at the time. She said she feels blessed with that one decision that changed the trajectory of her life.
“I was raised by parents that, you know, were constantly pushing me, my work ethic like work harder, work harder, work harder,” said Sharifi. “They just always told me, ‘You’re going to have to outwork everybody, you’re not going to have the same opportunities as families that have been in America for generations, we don’t have connections. We don’t know anybody with money, we don’t know anyone to get you into the right schools. But what you have is your brain, and you have a supportive family unit.’”
That supportive family unit ended up making all the difference for Sharifi, and contributed to the success she has seen today. But the reality is, not every child has the benefit of that family support.
“See, what’s sad is, a lot of the youth don’t even know what opportunities exist out there,” said Sharifi. “If no one’s telling them, no one’s encouraging them, if no one’s saying, ‘We have your back, you can call me, don’t you know you have so much opportunity?’ or ‘You have so much potential’, right? If someone’s not telling them that, they’re not going to have to rise up to the expectations.”
Sharifi is referring to the thousands of children in Florida that are in the foster care system.
“I think the community has a huge opportunity to take care of those that are most in need,” said Sharifi. “So organizations like Embrace Families, or The Faine House, they’re there to kind of replicate that.”
Embrace Families works to help keep struggling families together, or provide support and mentoring for those kids that can’t remain in their homes. The Faine House serves kids from 18 to 23 that are aging out of the foster system and helps them to reach goals to become productive members of society.
“I firmly believe that if you have a child or a young adult or a tween that has all the skill sets, and they just need someone to guide them in the right direction, then that’s worth donating to because I can change their path and life,” said Sharifi.
As a single working mom of three kids, Sharifi doesn’t have a lot of extra time. But what she does have a lot of connections and a little extra money. So to help give those kids the opportunities and a leg up, she focuses on donating through her Sharifi Family Foundation to causes that directly impact families and children.
“You just got to be generous, how much do you need in life?,” said Sharifi. “Like, I don’t think I live in a world of scarcity. I don’t think ‘Oh my God, these are my Legos. I can’t give away any of my Legos. I can’t share any of my Legos. Because I think we can get more Legos, or have a lot more fun in life, if I play Legos with somebody else.’ I can’t imagine living any other way. Honestly, whether I make this amount of money or this amount of money, a certain amount of my money would always be going to charity to help people. I mean, things are just things, once you have the necessities, then why not share beyond that?”
But Sharifi likes to get creative with her donations and fundraising events. For example, she was one of the dancers in the Embrace Families Dance Dream and Inspire 2023 dance competition. She said no the first time she was asked, but it turned out to be an amazing experience for her.
“They assigned me to a local professional. And I got paired with Shawn. And then from there, he came up with the routine,” said Sharifi. “I would say on average, we practiced two days a week. The choreography was hard for a novice. I had fun because Shawn’s a lot of fun. So I had a lot of fun, but it’s it was hard work.”
Sharifi said although she was nervous to be on stage, one of the great parts of the event was getting to hear about the kids in foster care the fundraiser was benefitting.
“You know, without Embrace Families, they may have been lost in the system. But having placed them with good families. with the financial means, support, and resources that Embrace Families provided, that hit home to me,” said Sharifi. “We were able to raise, goodness, I don’t know how much money, we raised $35,000 for a dance competition.”
She also likes to put on her own fundraising events.
“So I’ve held a lot of fundraising events at my house,” she said. “We set up a poker event was for The Faine House. And it raised, I think, like $25,000 in one night, and everyone had a really good time playing poker. And then another event I had and it was so amazing, well, I had a Bridgerton themed ladies-only tea party. And it was the most hysterical thing you’ve ever seen. Everyone came in clothes from that era, and we had a high tea. And there are about 60 to 65 women that came to my house. And that also raised about $30,000 in one afternoon.”
All to support local children in need and possibly put them on a better path.
“I just feel like we have such an opportunity. With that age group, if you catch them at the right time, there’s still a chance for them,” said Sharifi.
And all it takes to make a difference is a few minutes of your time or a few extra dollars.
“Even if they can only donate five dollars, imagine if everyone in Central Florida in one day donated five bucks to one charity,” said Sharifi. “My parents also constantly reminded me how lucky I was. So I just want to try to replicate that as much as I can for other people. And so if I can be a small part in helping change another kid’s life, in kind of a different way, then yeah, I’m going to do it.” | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/04/we-have-such-an-opportunity-local-moms-mission-is-to-raise-funds-for-children-in-foster-care/ | 2023-07-04T23:37:33 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/04/we-have-such-an-opportunity-local-moms-mission-is-to-raise-funds-for-children-in-foster-care/ |
The Island Waterpark at the Showboat Resort along the Atlantic City Boardwalk opened Tuesday at noon.
The water park is the largest indoor beachfront waterpark in the world. The park features 11 slides, a surf simulator and nightlife entertainment, and covers 120,000 square feet and holds more than 317,000 gallons of water.
The water park also has a glass retractable roof that will be open to allow sunshine during the warmer months and can be closed during rainy days and colder weather.
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“On July 4th, I want to declare our independence from being known as just a casino town, to a family friendly beach resort that also has casinos,” Bart Blatstein, Tower Investments CEO and Showboat owner, said. “This Independence Day I'm opening the doors to a whole new world of family entertainment on the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk.”
For kids the park will have slides suitable for all ages, surf lessons, a 30-foot-tall tree house, a lazy river, and a play area.
The park will also include adult-only features such as six bars, a DJ area and an adult-only pool with a swim-up bar. The adults area will also have cabanas, Peloton bikes, manicure stations and workspaces.
How much does the Atlantic City water park cost?
Summer admission rates for the water park start at $89 for daytime general admission. Twilight admission starts at $69 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. All-access VIP admission starts at $119, which includes admission into the exclusive adult-only section.
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Thunder and rain filled the air the night before, but the skies cleared up just in time for the annual Independence Day Parade in Mandan Tuesday morning.
The 144th annual Mandan took place as part of the many Fourth of July festivities in the Bismarck-Mandan area. About 85 parade floats made their way down Main Street in Mandan, ending on 10th Avenue Southwest. The parade began at 10 a.m. after the annual Fourth of July 5K Road Race.
The Mandan Progress Organization estimated that 20,000 to 25,000 people attended. Executive Director Matt Schanandore said it’s one of the biggest parade attendance in many years.
“This year’s parade was very well received because the weather was perfect. It really lent a lot of people to come out and enjoy the parade,” he said. The weather wasn’t overly hot this year, with a gentle breeze keeping everyone cool.
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The parade was led by Parade Marshal Dennis Nieskens. The Marine Corps League and the Mandan High School and Middle School Band followed behind him. Dozens upon dozens of attendees with tents and lawn chairs crowded along Main Street. Kids clutched their bags in anticipation as they cleaned the streets of Smarties, Tootsie Rolls and Dum Dums thrown out by parade particpants. Some even threw out frozen ice pops and sprayed water onto the cheerful crowd.
This year’s theme was “Cruising with the red, white and blue.” A few floats had red, white and blue cars lined up in coordination as they drove down the street. A string of old and new race cars was displayed about halfway through the line. Still, that didn’t outshine the units of decorated farm equipment or group of riders on horseback led by Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2023 Lindsey Miller.
A&B Pizza Mandan, which has a float decorated to look like a retro, 1950s-inspired shiny, red car, won first place for the parade’s float contest. The following places went to floats by Butcher Block Meats in Mandan, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park and Mandan Braves Swim & Dive.
Ramona Barr and her family stayed at her father’s house overlooking Main Street at the corner of Ninth Avenue. Her father, Bob Barr, was a reenactor with the Old Scouts Society and has lived in Mandan for many years. The Barr family set up lawn chairs and tents in the front yard, and served potatoes, chicken and pies inside the house. Barr and her husband, Nathan Harff, and daughter Autumn Harff live in Rochester, Minnesota. She said there’s an Independence Day parade nearby with a similar feel and activities as Mandan’s. However, Mandan’s parade, in her words, is on a whole other scale.
“I’ve never seen a place that gets as crazy as Mandan,” she said.
Isabell and Brandon Ressler, and their daughters Katie and Aubrey, traveled from Minot to attend the parade as part of a 10-year family tradition. The Ressler family was originally from Mandan, but relocated to Minot due to Brandon being in the military. Not only do they attend the parade, but they convert the back of their pickup truck into a nice cold pool to enjoy under the July sun.
The Art in Park Festival provided attendees with a place to shop and get some food during the parade. The festival featured over 70 craft and food vendors that stretched from Heritage Park to Dyshoorn Park. Live performances were put on at Dyshoorn Park, one of which included performers from Sleepy Hollow Theater & Arts Park singing songs from their upcoming show, “Willy Wonka Jr.”
One business in particular was Fido’s Fire and Ice Cream truck across the street from Dyshoorn Park. The ice cream truck is run by Bismarck State College business student Kaylee Krause, who started the business to gain experience as an entrepreneur. Krause bought the small Japanese fire truck she uses after her mom, Heidi, saw it on Facebook Marketplace. This is the business’s first time at the parade, and Krause hopes to keep coming back again. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/mandan/clear-skies-and-warm-weather-welcome-independence-day-parade-in-mandan/article_c34191dc-1aa5-11ee-9b94-dbe228c8cb83.html | 2023-07-04T23:46:01 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/mandan/clear-skies-and-warm-weather-welcome-independence-day-parade-in-mandan/article_c34191dc-1aa5-11ee-9b94-dbe228c8cb83.html |
DALLAS — Mark and Jenny Pearson have a lot to be thankful for after a terrible scare on a Texas highway on Sunday.
Jenny Pearson was driving their daughter to summer camp when a piece of debris, a tire tread, had launched into the air and pierced their front windshield.
"There was no chance for me to avoid, to swerve... it just happened," Jenny Pearson told WFAA.
They were driving eastbound on Interstate 20 near Canton, Texas, when the 2-foot-long tire tread punched the hood, pierced the window and ricocheted off the steering wheel. It's unclear where the tire tread came from, but they believe it was kicked up by a vehicle in front of them.
"This thing was like a missile," said Mark Pearson, who said if not for the steering wheel the projectile was headed straight for Jenny's "head and heart."
Mark was at home at the time and got the call from Jenny who was audibly frantic.
"There was just a five second pause... that was the longest five seconds of my life. Then she said 'We're ok.' Talk about instant relief," recalled Mark Pearson.
If the story wasn't interesting enough, it's what happened after that makes it more worth telling.
"There's no coincidence in all of this," said Jenny Pearson.
Two good Samaritans, Caleb and Maria Smalling, who live down the road and pulled up to the Pearsons' SUV just happened to own a glass repair company, Big Boys Auto Glass out of Canton.
"What are the odds of A, he stops. B, he has the right parts. And C, him and his wife are so kind and gracious?" Mark Pearson said.
The Smallings repaired the windshield on the spot.
"In addition to replacing the windshield they meticulously swept all the glass on the interior. When I asked to pay he said, 'Don’t worry about it.' I burst into tears," Jenny Pearson wrote in a Facebook post.
"There's a lot bad things around us, but there are good people," said Mark Pearson.
Jenny only has some small cuts and scrapes but is otherwise fine. The Pearsons believe its divine intervention that kept them safe and brought them the Smallings.
"Focusing on what really matters. There's a lot more to life than this daily rat race we go through," Mark Pearson said. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/family-recalls-tire-tread-piercing-front-windshield-texas-highway/287-2da6d8c2-b499-4a15-9e20-19f7e325e310 | 2023-07-04T23:49:23 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/family-recalls-tire-tread-piercing-front-windshield-texas-highway/287-2da6d8c2-b499-4a15-9e20-19f7e325e310 |
FORT WORTH, Texas — Hundreds of people lined Horne Street in Fort Worth Tuesday to celebrate Independence Day, continuing a decades-old tradition -- despite a deadly shootout at the same location roughly 12 hours earlier.
None of the injured people are suspected in the shooting, a Fort Worth police department spokesperson said. Officers have yet to make an arrest or identify suspects, although they "continue to actively pursue several leads," the spokesperson added.
The shooting happened in the Como neighborhood, an historically Black community in western Fort Worth known for its Independence Day celebrations.
But neighbors complain that young people visiting the area have for years made trouble on July 3. Community leaders have said they organized Comofest, a family-friendly celebration at a nearby park, partly to prevent chaotic crowds from gathering on the streets.
Still, scores of people still flocked to Horne Street Monday night. The shooting occurred about two hours after Comofest 2023 ended.
Neighbors are adamant those who caused the violence come from outside the community. One resident told WFAA he hopes prosecutors make an example out of the perpetrators.
People who live in Como worry that continued violence on July 3 will eventually end the neighborhood's July 4 celebrations.
Even so, festivities continued as normal Tuesday.
"It's exactly how it's always been," attendee Rochelle Brown said. "It's a good crowd without negative vibes. Everybody's having a good time."
Although saddened by the violence, attendees said they refused to let the situation dampen their celebration.
"I felt like the best thing to do was to bring [the kids] out and let them enjoy something that's always happened -- every year -- as a tradition," Brown said. "Don't let a bad situation overcome the beauty of everything." | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/july-fourth-como-fort-worth-parade-continues-after-deadly-shooting/287-01fdc446-cf54-43f4-9243-5f1bac5c1408 | 2023-07-04T23:49:24 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/july-fourth-como-fort-worth-parade-continues-after-deadly-shooting/287-01fdc446-cf54-43f4-9243-5f1bac5c1408 |
ARGYLE, Texas — Denton County firefighters are bracing for the potential of a tender, dry Fourth of July repeat of a very busy 10 hours last year. But, with the public’s help, they hope that Independence Day celebrations can proceed without any unplanned fireworks incidents.
“We always anticipate Fourth of July being busy and prepare accordingly, so we’re ready,” said Denton County ESD No. 1 spokesperson Megan Reynolds.
There were 12 fireworks-caused fires on July 4 last year in the 65 square miles that Denton County ESD No. 1 covers: an area that includes Argyle, Bartonville, Copper Canyon, Corral City, Lantana and Northlake. And just last week, near 35W and Highway 407, firefighters stopped a brush fire and rescued a baby deer at the same time.
“It just takes that little bit and it can really turn into a bigger incident,” said Reynolds.
“We start talking about it weeks in advance,” said Denton Co. ESD No. 1 Fire Chief Ricky Vaughan. “Obviously we’re monitoring the weather.”
Vaughan also reminds the residents in the area that his firefighters cover that Denton County has a mix of cities where fireworks are illegal. But in the surrounding unincorporated parts of the county on private property that people can fire all the fireworks they want. He just wants people, wherever they are and however they choose to celebrate, to do it with caution.
“First of all, have fun,” Vaughan said. “It is a celebration we should celebrate, but also be safe, be careful.”
Early on July 4, Vaughan and his firefighters spent the day participating in several community Independence Day parades. At one of them, Raymond Fenley joined the celebration by firing one of his homemade miniature cannons. With the cannon loaded only with black powder and packed with green Bermuda grass, he and the firefighters in attendance considered his echoing celebrations, safe.
“Know what you’re doing before you do it. Know the consequences of a mistake,” Fenley said when asked for his advice to others who will be firing their own fireworks tonight. “And otherwise, stay in the house where it’s cool."
Firefighters, who know that July 4 always has the potential to make for a busy night, hope that celebrations and the dry vegetation of Denton County can keep their cool as well. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-fire-crews-ready-fireworks-incidents-a-likely-fourth-of-july-companion/287-58996d40-33be-47e7-a28c-0d462b57299b | 2023-07-04T23:49:24 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-fire-crews-ready-fireworks-incidents-a-likely-fourth-of-july-companion/287-58996d40-33be-47e7-a28c-0d462b57299b |
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Community leaders in Fort Worth’s Como neighborhood have made it very clear – Monday night’s violence does not define the strides they’ve made in improving their neighborhood.
“That event last night was a microcosm of what’s happening around our country,” said Estrus Tucker of the Lake Como planning committee. “It happened in Como, but it’s not affiliated with anything of Como.”
Fort Worth Police officers responded to a shooting in the 3400 Block of Horne Street just before midnight on Monday. This was separate from and unrelated to ComoFest, a community event that occurred earlier in the day at another location. Later in the evening, police said a large crowd gathered on Horne Street.
After shots rang out victims were taken to two Fort Worth hospitals by private vehicles and ambulances. According to Fort Worth police, 11 shooting victims have been identified - three people are dead and eight others are recovering. The victims include ten adults and one juvenile.
Fort Worth Police Department Captain Shawn Murray said the crime scene spanned a couple of blocks in the area of Diaz Avenue and Horne Street. He said it was too soon to know the motive or how many gunmen were involved.
Community members told NBC 5 they believe it did not involve the same people who were part of that city-sanctioned event.
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“That is a completely separate incident from what we do here. We’re all about family, faith and fellowship. We are a community and reunited,” said Ella Burton, president of Lake Como Advisory Council. “I would expect that even the incident that occurred was totally not tied to us, and I certainly wanted to dispel the fact that it was connected to our Como fest.”
The Como neighborhood is not new to violence like this especially in years past during the Fourth of July holiday. Just two years ago there was similar chaos on the night of July 4, 2021, when eight people were shot and a child was hit by a car in the same area as Monday night's shooting.
Community leaders are denouncing the violence and say they didn't want it to stop them from holding the parade on Tuesday. The parade continued in the morning with no issues.
“It certainly is disheartening, but it has not put a damper on it, we still have our same joy,” said Burton.
The parade is a 73-year tradition they hoped would help the community heal.
“I’m not from Como, I’m from Philadelphia and we came out here as retired military in 1982. I wanted to find somewhere as close to home as I can get. And it was Como,” said resident Pat Spence. “When people are doing good, the devil is out there trying to mess it up. We keep on pushing and keep on thriving because ain’t nobody going to stop us from loving each other.”
Residents like Gladys McBride said what happened in Como does not what define her home of 50 years.
"Como is like a family. Everybody knows everybody. We don’t just do for ourselves, we do for each other,” she said. "It's sad. When you're doing good, you know how people try to make you look bad? We’re not that type of family out here.”
Fort Worth mayor Mattie Parker spoke one on one with NBC 5 about her disappointment and heartbreak over the violence.
"It’s senseless. You have people come into a family environment with guns and start shooting randomly. We've got to be better in his community,” she said. "We need to disperse people after those fireworks are over at 10 p.m. – this incident happened closer to midnight. Families are trying to go home. And whoever was there was trying to do trouble and trying to wreak havoc on a community that loves one another and is trying to build back, redevelop, and invest in one another." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/como-neighborhood-leaders-in-fort-worth-denounce-july-fourth-violence/3289676/ | 2023-07-04T23:53:12 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/como-neighborhood-leaders-in-fort-worth-denounce-july-fourth-violence/3289676/ |
Lewisville Fire Department dive team members are searching for a man who went underwater at Lewisville Lake Tuesday afternoon.
The incident happened in the northwest area of the lake by Corinth around 3:30 p.m.
The man was part of a group that rented a pontoon and was swimming in the lake, according to police.
The Lewisville FD dive team is assisting Lake Cities FD in the search of the man said to be in his mid-40s.
Dive team members are using sonar in the lake in an attempt to find the man. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dive-team-members-searching-for-man-who-went-missing-in-lewisville-lake/3289677/ | 2023-07-04T23:53:18 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dive-team-members-searching-for-man-who-went-missing-in-lewisville-lake/3289677/ |
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Many of us have plans to maybe cookout or watch fireworks in North Texas this evening. For others, it’s just a moment to relax with friends and reflect on the nation’s 247th birthday.
Independence Day looks a little different for each of us it’s what makes this mid-summer holiday so unique.
Sure, you can grill out and watch fireworks later, but until then it’s wherever the day takes you. For Julian Molina, it’s some time spent at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, tossing the football.
“Hopefully some scouts hopefully see me,” Molina said laughing. “Today is just, you know, it’s a celebration of independence.”
We found Natasha Phillips pushing her puppy for a stroll out and about at River Legacy Park in Arlington.
“It feels good to be out here actually enjoying the weather,” Phillips said. “I’m celebrating with taking my dog out for a walk with fitness.”
And amid the walking, playing, and snacking, some of us are thinking about what Independence Day means for each of us.
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Leigh Ann Sheffield of Dallas was at Klyde Warren Park with her husband and two young children.
“My son actually asked me today ‘So what is the 4th of July?’ and I said, ‘It’s America’s birthday’,” Sheffield said.
“It’s about our independence, us being a sovereign nation and how we can do what we’re doing now, enjoying the day because of it,” Darren Sheffield added. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texans-head-outdoors-to-enjoy-fourth-of-july-holiday/3289637/ | 2023-07-04T23:53:31 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texans-head-outdoors-to-enjoy-fourth-of-july-holiday/3289637/ |
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In Mexico, authorities continue to investigate a bus crash that left eight passengers dead and dozens of others injured. Most of the victims are residents of Irving and Fort Worth.
The bus, which is owned by Zavala Plus LLC, departed from its main office located in the 100 block of South Rogers Road in Irving. In addition to the driver, a total of 41 people we on board.
The bus, according to employees, was headed to the state of Zacatecas. The fatal crash occured on the highway near the town of Concepción del Oro, located nearly 750 miles away from the Dallas area.
Mexican authorities say the bus crashed and rolled over to the opposite side of the highway.
A driver of an 18-wheeler recorded video of the extensive and horrific scene where survivors are heard pleading for help.
On Tuesday morning in Irving, it was business as usual with employees selling tickets and customers loading their bags on buses while others arrived.
"I feel really sad," Violeta Salinas said.
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Salinas has been a customer of the Zavala company for about five years and plans to travel with them again this month. "We're going to Monterrey, and I'm a little worried now because of what happened."
Martin Gómez waited for his wife to arrive from Zacatecas.
"I'm worried because it is dangerous," Gómez said.
He said his wife has only traveled on Zavala buses less than three times and cited concerns over speed.
"My wife told me she's worried because of the news," Gómez said.
While the cause is still under investigation in Mexico, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has flagged Zavala Plus in the past for speeding and a total of 21 maintenance vehicle violations.
The FMCSA lists 26 vehicles, 31 drivers, and 20 inspections under Zavala Plus LLC.
Gómez looked out of the window as he saw his wife's bus arrive. The bus driver entered the parking lot of the business, which is located in a small shopping center. However, he was forced to wait at least half an hour after the bus driver reversed, colliding with a black truck.
Irving Police and an ambulance were called to the scene Tuesday afternoon after a pregnant woman inside the black truck reported minor injuries.
NBC 5 has made multiple attempts to speak to the owner and request comment for both incidents, however, we have not received a response.
Meanwhile, customers said the owner's silence could be what makes them choose a different company.
"If they don't have like empathy with the families… we won't travel with them again," Salinas said.
Others told NBC 5 they will likely continue traveling with Zavala Plus due to the economic value. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/passengers-anxious-to-travel-with-local-company-after-fatal-crash-in-mexico/3289643/ | 2023-07-04T23:53:48 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/passengers-anxious-to-travel-with-local-company-after-fatal-crash-in-mexico/3289643/ |
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AUSTIN, Texas — A guest has made a home in the neighborhood of Dan Spence and his wife – a broad-shouldered hawk who is they say is dangerous.
Two summers ago, the couple noticed a hawk was hanging close to their home when it started attacking them.
"I was out taking the garbage out and I had a hard hat on and some goggles, got hit in the face. It had to be from the front because it drew blood," Spence said.
Altogether, the couple and their neighbor have been attacked by a hawk six times.
"The scary part is just the memory of it. So any time you go outside, obviously in the back of your head, you're like, 'You're just waiting for us,' and just like, bam, because that's how fast this thing goes down. You don't see it coming," Spence said.
They now use umbrellas to protect themselves when they step outside. The USDA reports hawks and owls can be aggressive towards people, particularly during nesting season when the birds defend their nests. The couple says they have seen two babies in the bird's nest.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research said hawks breed in the spring, build nests by April and fledge young by May to early July.
"It's ruined her summer for sure. My main concern is they do carry avian flu, West Nile virus and Lyme disease," Spence said. "Just going outside is anxiety."
Texas Parks and Wildlife said hawks, owls, eagles and all other nongame birds and songbirds are "protected" by laws and may not be killed, picked up, possessed or taken from their nest.
"We're in their space, this is their home," Spence said. "These are their trees and it's a beautiful bird. And we would like it to fledge and go away and not come back."
They are waiting it out so they can once again be empty nesters.
Once the hawk leaves, Spence and his wife will put deterrents around their yard so the birds can lay their nests elsewhere. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-couple-hawk-attacks/269-98f27d52-5498-4f7a-b7e4-5a174615f1a8 | 2023-07-04T23:59:01 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-couple-hawk-attacks/269-98f27d52-5498-4f7a-b7e4-5a174615f1a8 |
HOUSTON — The Fourth of July is all about the celebration of freedom, but for some American families, this year's celebrations looked a lot different because they say their relatives are far from free.
In Houston's Montrose area now sits a mural that is calling attention to Americans who are detained abroad. Their family members said they are being held hostage or wrongly detained.
"We are here as Americans asking that other Americans be freed. That they be brought home," said Rep. Al Green during the mural unveiling Tuesday.
A group called "Bring Our Families Home" is behind the mural at 1203 Westheimer Road. The mural shows the faces of some Americans who have still not come home after traveling abroad.
"In my case, I spent five years as a hostage in Venezuela, so time is of the essence because every day that passes is a matter of life or death," said Jorge Toledo during the unveiling.
Toledo was a member of the so-called Citgo 6, which were the Houston-based oil executives who were held for nearly five years in Venezuela.
"Behind all these faces there are families suffering," said Jose Pereira, another Citgo 6 member. "There is my wife, my wife went through a lot, and now today she's with me."
Journalist Austin Tice of Houston was abducted in Syria back in 2012. His parents attended the mural unveiling to draw attention to his case.
"We have not heard from him," his mother Debra Tice said. "We have not had any communication with him. August 14th of this year will be 11 years."
She's not giving up hope though. She hopes her son and others will be back home soon, celebrating freedom in the land of the free. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/mural-americans-detained-abroad-montrose/285-d146f15a-68ec-498b-a278-0ca6b8148ca5 | 2023-07-04T23:59:07 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/mural-americans-detained-abroad-montrose/285-d146f15a-68ec-498b-a278-0ca6b8148ca5 |
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — Lodi police arrested the suspect in a shooting that left a man with multiple gunshot wounds Friday.
The shooting happened around 11:52 a.m. Friday on Lodi Avenue and Beckman Road, according to the Lodi Police Department. No update on the victim's condition has been released.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Gilberto Avila of Lodi, was arrested Tuesday in Citrus Heights on suspicion of attempted homicide with the use of a firearm after police found his car in Roseville, according to officials. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/man-arrested-citrus-heights-lodi/103-7e81f4cf-f3a1-4a7c-bb38-f0d739ab3c88 | 2023-07-04T23:59:21 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/man-arrested-citrus-heights-lodi/103-7e81f4cf-f3a1-4a7c-bb38-f0d739ab3c88 |
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Businesses hoping to participate in Sacramento's permanent Al Fresco outdoor dining program now have a few more months to apply for up to $20,000 in reimbursable grant funding.
It's because the previous June 30 deadline has been moved to Sept. 30.
Business owners recently described to ABC10 the difficulties they've experienced with the permitting and application process.
Sacramento city staff will host a workshop July 11 at 2 p.m. at 300 Richards Blvd, Room DS-R22 for business owners wanting to know more about grants and permits.
“Since the permanent program was approved last year, 33 businesses have submitted applications to permit their Al Fresco patios, making the transition from temporary structures to permanent,” said Public Works Director Matt Eierman.
The city's Al Fresco outdoor dining grant program is funded through the American Rescue Plan.
Click here to learn more about the workshop and to RSVP. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-al-fresco-outdoor-dining-grant-deadline-delayed-again-33-businesses-apply/103-09864f9a-1cdd-40af-98d4-d035dfdb70b8 | 2023-07-04T23:59:27 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-al-fresco-outdoor-dining-grant-deadline-delayed-again-33-businesses-apply/103-09864f9a-1cdd-40af-98d4-d035dfdb70b8 |
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL)- The Olde Greene County Farmers Exchange is back in downtown Greeneville to kick off the start of the season. Local vendors and farmers came out to sell their produce and craft goods.
Homemade soaps, ceramics and locally grown produce were just some of the items the community could buy at the Farmers Exchange. Cindy Hampton, Manager of the Olde Greene County Farmers Exchange said the event is important to the community.
“Not only do they teach the community how to eat fresh and well, but it helps your local farmers,” said Hampton.
Hampton said local farmers in the area can not pay the bills on just being a farmer alone.
“A lot of the families have to have at least two people working, one working a job in the corporate world and then one working on the farm,” said Hampton. “This actually really, helps the local farmers as far as not having to drive and commute.”
Reed Hood, Owner of Hood Ceramics, came to the Farmers Exchange to sell his homemade ceramic crafts.
“I’ve been doing this since 1974 off and on all over the United States, California, Oregon, Florida and now I’m in Tennessee,” said Hood. “I make my own blazers, I make my own shapes and they’re all functional, microwave safe, and dishwasher safe.”
Hood is retired, but said he loves making ceramics in his spare time. He said he comes out to support the local farmers and that buying local produce is better than buying in-store.
“There’s no MSG or weird chemicals on the fruit or in the vegetables,” said Hood. It’s all-natural, you don’t know what’s going on now nowadays or what’s in the food.”
The Olde Greene County Farmers Exchange is open every Tuesday and Friday across from the Greene County History Museum from 11 to 5 p.m. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/olde-greene-county-farmers-exchange-back-for-a-new-season/ | 2023-07-05T00:19:29 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/olde-greene-county-farmers-exchange-back-for-a-new-season/ |
Vitamin B12: a 92-year-old’s 'reason for being'
Editor's Note: The following is part of a class project originally initiated in the classroom of Ball State University professor Adam Kuban in fall 2021. Kuban continued the project this spring semester, challenging his students to find sustainability efforts in the Muncie area and pitch their ideas to Deanna Watson, editor of The Star Press, Journal & Courier and Pal-Item. This spring and summer, stories related to health care have been featured.
MUNCIE, Ind. – At 12 years old, Micki Wise got her first gray hair.
Five years later, she accompanied her mother to an appointment with their family doctor. When he entered the room, the doctor immediately noticed Wise’s pale complexion and asked her if she felt OK.
“Oh, I’m just tired,” Wise replied.
But the doctor suspected more: “I don’t like the way you look. I want you to come back to the office.”
Wise said she remembers being tired, pale and prematurely graying in her pre-teen years, but every one of her many blood tests came back normal. This time, her doctor tested her specifically for “an old person’s disease,” as Wise recalls.
“Because of the gray hair—I think that’s why he tested me for pernicious anemia,” Wise said. “But doctors weren’t testing for that back then.”
She was admitted to the hospital in 1948 when her blood test confirmed pernicious anemia, a condition that results from the intestine’s inability to absorb vitamin B12, therefore, decreasing the body’s red blood cells, according to Penn Medicine.
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B12 deficiency doesn’t just affect those with pernicious anemia, though. According tothe National Blood, Heart and Lung Institute, vitamin B12 is required for the human body to make healthy red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. But we don’t create B12 naturally, so we have to eat food that contains it—lean red meat, chicken, fish, animal byproducts, etc.—or take supplements to balance blood levels.
People like Wise have a harder time absorbing B12 from food because their stomachs lack a protein called intrinsic factor. However, other variables contribute to the common nature of B12 deficiency in people all over the world.
Vegans and vegetarians often develop a deficiency in B12 due to their diet’s lack of animal products but autoimmune diseases, high alcohol consumption and some medications — among other things — can have the same effect, according to The National Blood, Heart and Lung Institute. Without the proper treatment, vitamin B12 deficiency can cause serious complications such as bleeding, infections, and permanent nerve or brain damage.
The treatment plan for Wise’s condition started with cobalamin (B12) pills, but her levels remained low. When they tried shots of cobalamin, her levels steadily rose. She said she’s taken B12 shots every month for 74 years.
But like all drugs, overconsumption of vitamin B12 is not advised. According to a 2020 case study published in “Clinical Toxicology,” excess vitamin B12 can cause adverse reactions such as acne, nausea and increased blood pressure. While the case study concluded the subjects’ reaction to cobalamin was “unusual and unexpected… it reminds us that the administration of any drug is not entirely safe,” even ones that are considered safe like cobalamin.
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Two years ago, Wise read the book, “Could it Be B12?” by Sally M Pacholok, R.N.., B.S.N. and Jeffrey J. Stuart, D.O. She originally thought her symptoms were unique to her condition, but she learned that low B12 levels can contribute to all types of illnesses and problems from Alzheimer’s to colon and stomach cancer and even the inability to conceive, according to the book.
Now, at 92 years old, Wise’s mind is still sharp; she recently renewed her driver’s license, and she takes every opportunity to advocate for vitamin B12.
“My father died of stomach cancer six days after his 42nd birthday; my mom died at 57,” Wise said. “I would have never made it to 92 without B12 — I would have been dead.”
Since reading “Could it Be B12?” Wise takes handouts that detail the dangers of B12 deficiency in her purse wherever she goes. Anyone lucky enough to engage in a conversation with Wise will likely be asked, “What are your levels?”
“My reason for being is to pass those [papers] out to everybody — people I don’t know, strangers — if they have a minute and talk to me, I tell them my story,” Wise said. “That’s why I’m still here.” | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/07/04/vitamin-b12-a-92-year-olds-reason-for-being/70370270007/ | 2023-07-05T00:19:34 | 0 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/07/04/vitamin-b12-a-92-year-olds-reason-for-being/70370270007/ |
'Being welcomed home': Independence Day ceremony in Phoenix celebrates new US citizens
About 100 people from 35 countries officially became United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony held in Phoenix on Independence Day.
"I felt it was something incredible, something that I thought was never going to happen, but it did happen to me, thank God, and I hope to work hard to do something here, in this country, for my family," said Angel Mondragón, who received his naturalization during the ceremony, which he had been waiting for more than three decades. "I think it was about time."
The ceremony, held at South Mountain Community College on Tuesday, was presided over by U.S. District Judge Roslyn O. Silver, who administered the Oath of Allegiance and welcomed new citizens with a warming speech commending recipients for their new status.
"It's a pleasure for me to do it," Silver told The Arizona Republic. "When I look up and see a sea of faces from all over the world, it's heartwarming. It's hard not to get tears."
Dozens of new citizens were seen across the community college's gymnasium holding United States hand flags, hugging family members and loved ones, taking pictures with their naturalization certificates and wearing patriotic clothing.
Mondragón, a Mexico native, was among them, standing at a corner of the gym while waving his flag and proudly holding his certificate.
"Everything was beautiful, especially when you receive this little piece of paper, which many would want to have and are not fortunate," Mondragón said. "Thank God, here I have it."
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer was also at the ceremony with staff and volunteers from his office helping new citizens register to vote.
"The ceremony is always fantastic," Richer said. "We had 99 new citizens today. It is very special how important it is to so many people and something that most of us take for granted, but a lot people have been waiting for a long time."
'Being welcomed home'
Mondragón said he moved to Arizona from Mexico with his wife and his children in 1988, and since then he has been working as a landscaper in the Phoenix area, a job that he said is particularly hard under Arizona's scorching sun. "I came here looking pretty pale, and now look at how tanned I am," he said while laughing. "It gets very hot, but I'm always working hard to get ahead."
He said it was a special day for him and his family, adding that he felt this new step was something "truly big," and that he was joyful to be able to celebrate with his wife, children and friends who were with him at the ceremony.
Fana Fetur, who came to Arizona from Eritrea eight years ago, said she felt very happy during the ceremony. Fetur started her naturalization process about five months ago and received her certificate on Tuesday.
"During the ceremony, I felt I was being welcomed home," Fetur said to her daughter in Tigrinya. "It was very good, it was fun."
Fetur and Mondragón also encouraged others to seek information and begin the process to become citizens.
"America is good," Fetur said. "They should become citizens because it is a land of opportunities where they can improve themselves."
Mondragón advised folks to not be afraid to request information and ask questions about the process at U.S. government offices.
"It's not difficult, you just have to put your mind to it and keep moving forward," Mondragón said. "I have friends who, in fact, have already started to organize everything to do it too."
Naturalized citizens present during the ceremony originated from Albania, Bangladesh, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Burma, Cameroon, Canada, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Germany, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, Nigeria, Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Uganda, United Kingdom and Vietnam.
A similar naturalization ceremony was expected to be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Mesa Convention Center at 263 N. Center St. The ceremony will be guided by U.S. District Chief Judge G. Murray Snow, and Mesa Mayor John Giles was expected to attend to congratulate new citizens, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/07/04/july-fourth-ceremony-in-phoenix-celebrates-new-us-citizens/70379621007/ | 2023-07-05T00:39:17 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/07/04/july-fourth-ceremony-in-phoenix-celebrates-new-us-citizens/70379621007/ |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Drivers packed Sheetz locations across south central Pa. on Tuesday after the company reduced its gas prices to $1.776 per gallon to commemorate the year the Declaration of Independence was signed.
It was a one-day deal that drivers say they could not pass up.
"When somebody texted me this morning, he said 'I just want to let you know it's $1.77.' I [said] 'Oh my god, I got to get dressed. This is mandatory,'" said Roslyn from York.
"I'm a man, but I'm not a dumb man. When I saw the $1.77, I said giddy up let's go," said Randy Kemp from York.
Throughout the day, lines at the pump got longer with drivers looking to take advantage of the one-day promotion. At some locations, lines extended onto roadways and had wait times of more than 30 minutes.
For some, the wait was worth the discounted gas.
"I'm a college student, so I don't have a ton of money," said McKenna of York. "I need to fill up when I can when it's that cheap."
"Oh this is extremely helpful," added Roslyn. "This is definitely a blessing for me."
For others, the lines were just too long.
"I'm not going to stay in this line, I'd rather go home and chill with my air conditioner," said Rosa Alicea from Lancaster.
According to AAA, the current average price for a gallon of fuel in Pennsylvania is around $3.64. After facing a long run of high gas prices, some drivers found it hard to remember a day like Tuesday when they didn't feel pain at the pump.
"I haven't seen it this low since probably since I've started driving," said McKenna.
Gas experts say the discounted gas frenzy even fueled a drop in average prices in states with Sheetz locations.
In a statement, Sheetz president and CEO Travis Sheetz says:
"We hope this discount helps our customers keep a little more change in their wallets as they travel to celebrate the 4th of July with friends and family, with an obvious nod to our nation's birthday." | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/pa-drivers-swarm-sheetz-4th-of-july-gas-discount/521-dbb0d7fe-9f52-43dd-90ae-4a1e5747a08e | 2023-07-05T00:42:23 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/pa-drivers-swarm-sheetz-4th-of-july-gas-discount/521-dbb0d7fe-9f52-43dd-90ae-4a1e5747a08e |
INDEPENDENCE — Thousands came out from far and wide on Tuesday morning for Celebrate Indee, the community's biggest event of the year.
This city is the place to be on Independence Day, said Michelle McBride, the marketing director for Celebrate Indee. The weekend of festivities and activities culminated in a big parade downtown Tuesday morning and a fireworks display in the evening at Teacher’s Park. In addition, food and beverages were plentiful along with live performances for families and activities for children.
“As far as measuring the success of the event – if the beverage garden is busy, if the tickets are busy, if the park is full, especially right before the fireworks,” McBride said after the parade and as people started trickling into Riverwalk Parks. "But truly, the quantity of people doesn’t matter as long as people are smiling and come back year after year, and tell people that they had a fun time. That’s really all that matters to us.”
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Four smiles at Celebrate Indee came from Jacob Casper and his family, who traveled from Marion to see for themselves what Independence had to offer. According to Casper, they weren’t disappointed with the experience, especially taking their youngest son to his first parade.
“We had a good time,” Casper said. “The little man, he enjoyed it and we want to keep him happy.”
McBride said they were banking on families like the Caspers taking the trip to Buchanan County, as it’s not only good for the town on the Fourth of July but also later on.
“We see a lot of people from outside the community, which is a great investment for our community because those folks come back later throughout the year to shop downtown, to go the restaurants, maybe even to move here permanently,” McBride said. “So this is a great way to expose our community and the great things that we have.”
In some cases, Celebrate Indee brought people from out of state, including Sarah Dickinson. Originally from Independence, Dickinson has spent the last 17 years living in Omaha with her family. However, she always makes the trip back to her hometown for the biggest party of the year.
“It’s a big deal. I come back every year,” Dickinson said. “And it’s just gotten bigger every year, so we just have a blast.”
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CEDAR FALLS -- The southbound travel lane of the new South Main Street and Greenhill Road roundabout is expected to be restricted in width July 5 through July 10 as workers remove temporary pavement and replace it with permanent pavement.
Short-term closures of this direction in the roundabout may also take place as workers repave this quadrant.
By Monday, lane width is expected to return to normal, but crews will continue with other curb, truck apron, and landscaping work in the central part of the roundabout.
Coverage of the building collapse at 324 Main Street in Davenport
Coverage from the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus of the partial building collapse at 324 Main Street in Davenport on Sunday, May 28.
Demolition of The Davenport apartment building is scheduled to begin Tuesday morning, Sarah Ott, Chief Strategy Officer for the City of Davenport, said in a news release Monday.
Rescuers are at the scene of a building collapse downtown Davenport.
Firefighters rescued Lisa Brooks out of a fourth-story window after more than a day since the Davenport apartment building partially collapsed.
The apartment building at 324 Main St. is in "imminent danger of collapse" city officials said late Monday night.
Live updates from the scene of Sunday's building collapse.
City officials say the apartments of the three missing individuals were in the collapsed zone of the building and had a "high probability of being home" at the time of the collapse.
Hear from Davenport aldermen.
About three months before the partial collapse of a downtown Davenport apartment building — and again just two days before — a masonry company owner said he predicted it was coming.
Jeffery Goodman is a structural collapse attorney, so Sunday's collapse in Davenport sparked his interest.
Elizabeth Pruitt lived at 324 Main Street in Davenport for less than 24 hours before it collapsed.
Justice Jacobs lost everything she owns when The Davenport apartments partially collapsed Sunday. Now she's telling her story.
Branden Colvin Sr.'s family was notified Saturday that his remains had been found at the building which collapsed a week ago.
Ben Blankenship was back home in Georgia when he heard his apartment building had collapse.
Spending most of the last week camped outside of Davenport City Hall with friends and family, Branden Colvin Jr. left 4th Street for another venue Saturday morning: His graduation ceremony
Former tenants of The Davenport and surrounding apartment buildings made their way to the Multi-Agency Resource Center Saturday to receive assistance from more than 20 agencies.
Project NOW, Quad Cities Open Network and more Illinois service organizations are working together to help those affected by the building collapse.
Crews began a certain level of demolition on part of The Davenport apartment building at 324 Main St. late Friday into early Saturday.
A 911 call was placed the day before the building collapsed Sunday.
Branden Colvin Jr. and his mother tried to reach Branden Colvin Sr. There has been no answer. They stared at the huge hole that used to be Colvin Sr.'s apartment.
Reports from the firm hired by Andrew Wold to evaluate his downtown apartment building have been made public by the city.
The City of Davenport announced it will offer aid to businesses impacted by the Sunday collapse of The Davenport.
Searchers are back on scene.
Rescue teams are preparing to re-enter the partially collapsed building. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/government-politics/south-main-greenhill-roundabout-work-continues-in-cedar-falls/article_76952560-19f6-11ee-b389-13f1aa54127d.html | 2023-07-05T00:42:31 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/government-politics/south-main-greenhill-roundabout-work-continues-in-cedar-falls/article_76952560-19f6-11ee-b389-13f1aa54127d.html |
CEDAR FALLS — The national health technology company Electronic Caregiver has announced a partnership with Western Home Communities to offer its Virtual Caregiver platform, Addison Care, to members of the organization’s Fortified Life program.
Fortified Life is a continuing care retirement community “without walls.” Members receive home-based services to help them age independently, wherever they call home. And now, Addison Care will be one of the services offered to members who need it.
“The Western Home and Electronic Caregiver partnership represents a shared understanding of the need for versatile approaches to wellness,” Morgan Beasley, Electronic Caregiver lead user experience designer, said in a news release. “Our management platform allows Western Home the visibility they seek when working with their program members to maintain health, while their members get to enjoy and benefit from additional program assistance via Addison Care.”
Addison Care, released to market in January, features a 3D-animated Virtual Caregiver that acts as a constant companion for the aging and chronically ill. Clients can interact with Addison through voice and touch via a Lenovo IdeaCentre All-in-One computer or Yoga convertible tablet in their home.
Through Fortified Life presented by Western Home Communities, Addison Care will provide customized reminders along with regular active living and wellness surveys to keep members healthy, safe and connected. Fortified Life members will also have access to Addison’s fun features, which help clients stay engaged in their care plan.
For example, the Virtual Caregiver can mirror time of day, weather, holiday celebrations and faith within the management platform. Additionally, clients can enjoy personalizing Addison’s home, ethnicity, locations and apparel. They can also interact with objects, animals, musical instruments, media and characters in Addison’s world.
“We are constantly thinking about active aging and what that looks like,” Fortified Life Director Amanda Lynch said in the release. “We really are always on the cutting edge – clearly, with Addison and our partnership. We feel that by having a virtual presence with folks, they are going to feel better longer and be able to age in place, which really is our main goal.”
With Addison Care, Western Home can keep a closer watch on the health and well-being of their members, checking in remotely as needed.
“Addison, offered in conjunction with other Fortified Life services, allows people to age the way they would like to, by their own design,” Lynch said. “Not every solution is for everyone, and we know that, but we feel like the pieces that we have right now with Addison are going to be a great solution for a lot of our members.”
Initially, Addison Care will be available to 25 Fortified Life members, but that number is expected to grow over time. The end goal is to offer Addison Care as a solution to any member who enters the program that it is a good fit for. In the future, Western Home may also extend the offer to non-Fortified Life residents.
“Addison can really transform a community, just from the standpoint of being able to have good data, good analytics, being able to have a value add, being able to say to a family member, ‘We’ve got this, we’re here for you,’” Lynch said.
Electronic Caregiver developed Addison Care not only as a flexible solution for holistic retirement communities, like Western Home, but also for pure clinical health situations and individual use. Other Addison Care capabilities include assisting clients in recording vital sign measurements to monitor specific health conditions, sharing health data with connected providers, caregivers and family members and contacting first responders in an emergency. Addison will continue to evolve with new features added every quarter. Future updates include the addition of a wider selection of Virtual Caregiver avatars, physical and mental health routines and video televisits with healthcare professionals. On the clinical side, Addison configurations are being created for bedside patient management in hospitals, such as intake and discharge processes.
What does righteousness do for a nation? “Righteousness exalts a nation, sin brings a nation to shame.” (Prov. 14:34) What may we learn from one of our Founding Fathers? Noah Webster said, “The moral principles and precepts contained in the Scriptures ought to form the basis of all our civil constitutions and laws. All the miseries and evils which men suffer from vice, crime, ambition, injustice, oppression, slavery and war proceed from our despising or neglecting the precepts contained in the Bible?”
How are we doing at selecting our political arena officials? Noah Webster commented, “In selecting men (or women) for office, let principle be our guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of the candidate — look at his character. The Scriptures direct that rulers should be men who rule in the fear of God, able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness. When a citizen gives his vote to a man of known immorality, he abuses his civic responsibility.”
Prov 29:2 reads: “When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.” Will we see more rejoicing or groaning?
On June 6, the guy FOX News sought to censor by taking him off air returned to the national debate with a vengeance. Tucker Carlson launched a modest 10-minute show, his first on Twitter. He focused on three main issues -- Ukraine, UFO’s and the corruption of the American press. Feel free, and that’s vitally important, to agree or disagree with the often-controversial content of Carlson’s remarks. His show nevertheless garnered upwards of 100 million views within 24-hours of airing. Within its first three hours, his 10-minute internet broadcast had already received four times the views of FOX, MSNBC and CNN combined. There must have been multiple changes of underwear by competing cable media executives that night. That wasn’t a beat-down. That was a mushroom cloud.
It shows how desperately people are looking for uncensored alternative viewpoints across the information spectrum. One viewer was moved to write: “This is the death of corporate cable news. They just don’t know it yet.” Most news “analysis” has become disturbingly generic, politically biased, and manipulative. Their failed attempts to marginalize the independent views of Carlson and others is most telling. They won’t go quietly. So sit back, and enjoy the show.
What does righteousness do for a nation? “Righteousness exalts a nation, sin brings a nation to shame.” (Prov. 14:34) What may we learn from one of our Founding Fathers? Noah Webster said, “The moral principles and precepts contained in the Scriptures ought to form the basis of all our civil constitutions and laws. All the miseries and evils which men suffer from vice, crime, ambition, injustice, oppression, slavery and war proceed from our despising or neglecting the precepts contained in the Bible?”
How are we doing at selecting our political arena officials? Noah Webster commented, “In selecting men (or women) for office, let principle be our guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of the candidate — look at his character. The Scriptures direct that rulers should be men who rule in the fear of God, able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness. When a citizen gives his vote to a man of known immorality, he abuses his civic responsibility.”
Prov 29:2 reads: “When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.” Will we see more rejoicing or groaning?
On June 6, the guy FOX News sought to censor by taking him off air returned to the national debate with a vengeance. Tucker Carlson launched a modest 10-minute show, his first on Twitter. He focused on three main issues -- Ukraine, UFO’s and the corruption of the American press. Feel free, and that’s vitally important, to agree or disagree with the often-controversial content of Carlson’s remarks. His show nevertheless garnered upwards of 100 million views within 24-hours of airing. Within its first three hours, his 10-minute internet broadcast had already received four times the views of FOX, MSNBC and CNN combined. There must have been multiple changes of underwear by competing cable media executives that night. That wasn’t a beat-down. That was a mushroom cloud.
It shows how desperately people are looking for uncensored alternative viewpoints across the information spectrum. One viewer was moved to write: “This is the death of corporate cable news. They just don’t know it yet.” Most news “analysis” has become disturbingly generic, politically biased, and manipulative. Their failed attempts to marginalize the independent views of Carlson and others is most telling. They won’t go quietly. So sit back, and enjoy the show.
Health technology company Electronic Caregiver announced its partnership with Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls to offer its Virtual Caregiver platform, Addison Care, to members of the organization’s Fortified Life program. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/western-home-communities-electronic-caregiver-partnership/article_f408d2c2-0c58-11ee-b746-7f9839f14037.html | 2023-07-05T00:42:33 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/western-home-communities-electronic-caregiver-partnership/article_f408d2c2-0c58-11ee-b746-7f9839f14037.html |
BOISE, Idaho — In a sea of American flags lining the streets of downtown, a collection of floats, and even the clothes donned by onlookers, one flapping fabric held a higher calling to lead the Flags of Freedom display.
"It was the Challenger spacecraft flag," Flags of Freedom coordinator Lynn Southam said. "It touched everybody."
The flag flew at the U.S. Capitol building in 1985 before Bill Tolbert gained custody of the flag to anchor the creation of Boy Scout Troop 514 of Monument, Colorado. Tolbert served as chief of space flight for NASA's space command at the time - he petitioned to get the flag on a spaceflight.
The Challenger exploded in January 1986. The explosion killed all seven crew members.
"With the explosion, there was debris over a wide area. A lot of it was sinking," Tolbert said. "And if they did find it, they wouldn't tell anybody, because it was a classified recovery."
NASA found the flag at the bottom of the ocean eight months later, promptly returning it back to Tolbert and Troop 514. The flag was preserved in a waterproof container.
"Yeah, I heard it in the newspaper," Tolbert said. "It [was] spotless, no stains, no burns, no melted plastic. A true miracle."
The flag is accompanied by a caretaker who drove 14 hours from Colorado to Boise, all for the parade.
Troop 514 has since dissolved, according to Tolbert. The flag will be donated to the Challenger Learning Center in Colorado Springs to be placed on display.
"It's possible this would be the last time that flag will leave Colorado because of its historical nature and the way it's being preserved," Southam said.
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BOISE, Idaho — A group of dancers from the Treasure Valley are getting ready to showcase their skills on an international platform. They just qualified for the ‘World of Dance.’ The AF Dance Fam Crew consist of dancers between the ages of 13 and 18. They recently auditioned for ‘World of Dance,’ and danced their way to the championships.
“Really didn't expect too much. but we walked away with a golden ticket,” Austin Fernando, the group’s artistic director said. “That means we get to go to the championships in August out in California. We get to represent Idaho and go head-to-head with teams from all around the U.S. and over 30 different countries internationally.”
He told KTVB, they were in Las Vegas recently for a different performance, when they heard about the auditions and without skipping a beat, they tried out.
“It was a little nerve wracking because it was a really intimate setting,” Fernando said. “We're kind of used to performing on large stages with audiences who are able to cheer and clap and let us know like, ‘oh, you guys are doing a great job, right?’ [but] we are in like a small studio audition, just three judges, dead silence.”
Then, they had to wait.
“You're waiting in that studio for like, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, and it feels like hours,” Fernando said. “They came back in gave us like some general feedback and we were getting a little nervous… and then they surprised us by turning around and showing us that golden ticket. So, it was exciting. “
An exciting moment and big step for these Idahoans, who are now getting ready to take on the world of dance.
“To be a team from Idaho, or just to be a group from Idaho to represent the state on like that international stage, it definitely feels a little like unreal at times,” Fernando said.
NBC had a show called ‘World of Dance’ that was cancelled in 2020. This is the competition’s 15th year.
“This is a result of their efforts more than anything else,” Fernando said. “They really worked hard to get to this point and I’m just glad that they get some recognition for their for their hard work.”
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EDGEWOOD, Md. — The Harford County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a shooting occurred in Edgewood on Tuesday.
At 4:12 p.m., deputies responded to the 600 block of Edgewood Road reports of a shooting that was believed to have occurred in the area of Harr Park Court.
Officials say three adult males and one juvenile all sustained non-life threatening injuries.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the tip-line at 410-837-7788. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/four-people-injured-in-edgewood-shooting-including-juvenile | 2023-07-05T00:46:16 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/four-people-injured-in-edgewood-shooting-including-juvenile |
CATONSVILLE, Md. — Firefighters are on scene for a house fire in Catonsville.
Firefighters arrived at the 2500 block of Old Frederick Road for the fire.
Fire officials say the fire was quickly extinguished, but one person was found dead in the basement of the home.
Other people resided in the house, but there were no other reports of injuries.
Fire officials also say that there is not much reason to believe the fire was caused by fireworks or sparklers, but the investigation is still ongoing. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/one-person-dead-following-house-fire-in-catonsville | 2023-07-05T00:46:22 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/one-person-dead-following-house-fire-in-catonsville |
DECATUR, Ga. — A 2-year-old is recovering in the hospital after getting shot in a Decatur apartment complex, according to the family's legal team.
An online fundraiser has identified the child as Harmonie and was started by her mother, Ms. Flood. Flood has hired Morgan & Morgan to explore legal action and they have asked to not share her full name at this time.
"Unfortunately she was shot in her lower left back and it fractured her spine and hit a couple things on the inside of her stomach the doctors said she won't walk again," the fundraiser description reads, "also she won't be able to urinate on her up but that's up to the man upstairs."
The toddler was shot along Maypop Lane at Arborside Apartment Homes on June 20. DeKalb County Police Department said two others were hurt in the shooting but were expected to survive. Police described the child's injuries as life-threatening. So far, no arrests or suspects have been named in the case.
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In a news release, Flood's legal team said the toddler is now paralyzed from the waist down.
"Ms. Flood has retained Morgan & Morgan to investigate possible legal action against the owner(s) of Aborside Apartment Homes. The factors to be examined include whether the complex provided adequate security to keep its residents safe," her legal team said in a prepared statement.
11Alive reached out to the owners of the apartment complex. It has not responded yet.
As the criminal and civil cases play out, Flood said on the fundraising page that her daughter has a long road to recovery as she is now receiving inpatient therapy.
"Anything helps, even just prayers," she said.
Those who would like to contribute to Harmonie's medical bills can do so by clicking here. The goal is $10,000. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/2-year-old-shot-harmonie-paralyzed-decatur-shooting/85-b4195380-b4c1-4303-b4a8-9f7660d8399e | 2023-07-05T00:47:53 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/2-year-old-shot-harmonie-paralyzed-decatur-shooting/85-b4195380-b4c1-4303-b4a8-9f7660d8399e |
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta's Police Department is taking it's show on the road to hire new officers to the force in a next level process. Law enforcement agencies all around metro Atlanta have often struggled to retain current officers or recruit new ones.
The department will take the 12-hour long drive to New Jersey on Wednesday.
“We’re doing something that’s unprecedented. Now, you have seen law enforcement agencies that have nationally recruited and basically what they have done is say 'our agency is so great,'" said Capt. Jakai Breathwaite.
He added the Alpharetta Police Department is doing way beyond a job fair.
The police captain said their agency will complete the recruitment process in New Jersey from July 12 to the 14.
“We are literally loading up our physically agility test and obstacle course, it’s going to be in the back here and we’re taking our entire testing process to the Northeast,” added the captain.
Recruits will complete the testing process, sit through an oral board interview, a medical screening, psychological exam as well as complete a polygraph exam and a thorough background check, according to the captain.
The agency did a similar recruitment effort in New Jersey last year, it resulted in nine officers being hired.
With last year’s success, coupled with many law enforcement agencies grappling with low recruitment interest and the high cost to bring in candidates, the department decided to hit the road again.
"If this was corporate America, what would you do? You would fly me out to wherever we’re going, put me up at a hotel. Well, the government, we can’t compete with that. So, we said you know what, let’s do the next best thing," said Breathwaite.
Officials added even though they’re going to the northeast to recruit, those in the metro are encouraged to apply for jobs here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/alpharetta-police-recuiting-new-jersey/85-23c79dba-f715-4090-8740-67866f166850 | 2023-07-05T00:47:59 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/alpharetta-police-recuiting-new-jersey/85-23c79dba-f715-4090-8740-67866f166850 |
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — On a day when many love to enjoy being on the water, one of metro Atlanta's most popular rivers is being impacted by E. coli contamination.
This Fourth of July, the Chattahoochee River is partially closed due to E. coli concerns. The bacteria was first discovered last week in portions of the river.
Even though Fulton County has been working to sanitize the water, the E. coli contamination is still impacting a 15-mile stretch of the river.
It's putting a damper on some holiday water activities but businesses adjusted to make festivities work.
“We have a second operation down below Morgan Falls Dam. We were able to close down that second operation,” said Britt Oxford, the operations manager for the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC).
He says the E. coli contamination pushed the touring and tubing business upstream to its second location.
“We moved most of the reservations that we had pre-booked for the weekend up to this section of the river. So now we’re on the section of river that does not have the contamination," he explained. "We’ve had a really good weekend. A lot of people have been on the river that last couple of days."
Daphaney Davis and her family were just one of the families shifting gears to the second location on the Fourth of July.
“We were initially booked at the other location and they called this morning to say it’s not ready yet. Then they told us they can accommodate us at a different spot," Davis added saying the solution worked for her.
So on one side of the river, it was a typical holiday spent on the Hooch.
“We wanted to do something as a family to get out, get on the tubing and enjoy the river enjoy the good vibes, it’s peaceful," Lea Carter said.
And there was no shortage of grilling, boating and plenty of tubing.
“We had a great time, we love doing the river tubing,” Mike McNally said.
As for the other side of the river, a disinfection plan is being rolled out to make it safe.
Officials are still sanitizing it and diverting wastewater to be processed at a plant using UV. Crews were bringing in about 12 truckloads of bugs to help with the natural cleaning process as well. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/businesses-along-chattahoochee-river-adjust-ecoli-contamination/85-02c1092f-b8d0-4a1c-85ba-20dc42f05318 | 2023-07-05T00:48:03 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/businesses-along-chattahoochee-river-adjust-ecoli-contamination/85-02c1092f-b8d0-4a1c-85ba-20dc42f05318 |
ATLANTA — Behind Grady Memorial Hospital every Tuesday morning is flowing water and a guy with a trailer.
Nicky Crawford founded Flowing with Blessings, Inc. last year, all to provide unhoused people with dignity.
“I tell all of them is the thing about you all – you all are blessing me," he said, "because without you I’d just be a guy with a trailer."
The founder is now marking a milestone, providing more than 2,500 showers so far.
"The one thing you can count on is me being here," Crawford said.
He says the main thing many unhoused people need is stability and dependability. He works to provide a semblance of both.
“We started the first of March with only four people and now look at how it's grown," Crawford said.
Most Tuesdays, Crawford says they have a list of at least 50 people waiting to take a shower in its three-stall trailer which has sinks, toilets, and showers.
For some like Tyrone Church, who was one of the first to receive a shower, it means more to them than just soap and water.
"They always make sure I’m OK. I can always call them, they’re a phone call away," said Church.
A year later, Church now works for Crawford making repairs on the trailer and helping each Tuesday outside of Grady.
“He’s done so much for me and we need more people like that in this world," explained Church.
Crawford and his family also provide meals, clothes, and bathing supplies to those who come out to use the trailer. Learn more about how to support Flowing with Blessings here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/flowing-with-blessings-showers-for-unhoused/85-644e8188-7a1c-436f-ad45-cb0856821fb8 | 2023-07-05T00:48:09 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/flowing-with-blessings-showers-for-unhoused/85-644e8188-7a1c-436f-ad45-cb0856821fb8 |
RINCON, Ga. — A controversial sign for a coastal Georgia Subway is gaining online attention, with some social media users frowning on the sandwich store's message.
Photos show the sign reads, "Our subs don't implode." The sign, according to
WSAV, was outside of a Subway location on Highway 21 in Rincon. The news outlet reported some found it light-hearted, while others thought it was insensitive.
Last month, five people were killed when officials said a small submersible imploded in the Atlantic Ocean. Rear Adm. John Mauger, of the First Coast Guard District, called the tragedy a "catastrophic implosion."
WSAV said the food chain's corporate office issued a statement:
“We have been in contact with the franchise about this matter and made it clear that this kind of comment has no place in our business. The sign has since been removed.”
The U.S. Coast Guard is leading an investigation into the loss of the Titan submersible that was carrying the five people to the Titanic, to determine what caused it to implode.
Capt. Jason Neubauer, chief investigator, said the salvage operations are ongoing, and they have mapped the accident site. He did not give a timeline for the investigation.
Neubauer said the convening of a Marine Board of Investigation is the highest level of investigation conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard. Investigators are working closely with other national and international investigative authorities.
Material from the Associated Press contributed to this report.
News happens fast. Download our 11Alive News app for all the latest breaking updates, and sign up for our Speed Feed newsletter to get a rundown of the latest headlines across north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-subway-sign-controversial-message/85-a68c7daf-50d6-49d4-b3c7-d1d7212fc376 | 2023-07-05T00:48:15 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-subway-sign-controversial-message/85-a68c7daf-50d6-49d4-b3c7-d1d7212fc376 |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Each time the Iowa Cubs play at Principal Park on a Friday night, fireworks rain over downtown for all of Des Moines to see.
But today, J&M Firework Displays is preparing for their biggest show of the year: The iCubs will celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular firework show following their Tuesday evening game.
Lead firework shooter Jacob Amsden is one of the crew members behind the loud booms and colorful sparkles.
"We’ve been setting up since about 9 this morning, as far as actually [being] out here on the ground," Amsden said.
But with this being his biggest display of the year, preparations started weeks ago.
"About two, three weeks ago, I started going through and getting everything scripted on the computer," Amsden said.
He puts a "script" for the show into a computer program that determines when each firework will be launched.
With commercial fireworks like these, the crew has several safety measures in place in case a malfunction occurs. This includes on-site water cannons, full safety gear and a large barrier surrounding each of the firework tubes.
Setting out to bring the best and brightest display to the Des Moines metro isn’t easy, but according to Amsden, it all pays off in the end.
"About six years ago, I went to a big fireworks convention and absolutely fell in love with it at that point," he said. "The Cubs [show] is my favorite one to shoot, of all of them."
The Fourth of July show begins immediately after the final inning, and is set to run about 18 minutes. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/principal-park-des-moines-iowa-firework-show-behind-the-scenes-pyrotechnics-fourth-of-july-4/524-5f10e94b-8336-4336-b306-3fc4ca4302d4 | 2023-07-05T01:17:59 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/principal-park-des-moines-iowa-firework-show-behind-the-scenes-pyrotechnics-fourth-of-july-4/524-5f10e94b-8336-4336-b306-3fc4ca4302d4 |
BAR HARBOR -- Following their annual parade, folks enjoyed another tradition spanning over fifty years; the Seafood Festival sponsored by the Mount Desert Island Rotary Club.
Rotary Club members teamed up with their family and friends to dish out the delicacy. Making this festival a popular gathering to attend after the parade is finished.
According to festival Coordinator Ron Wrobel, it is also the place to meet new people and catch up with old friends.
"We really enjoy it," said Wrobel. "We all see a lot of people that we don't see very often that come out, like the locals that come each year. We also get to meet a lot of people from away and get to have conversations about what's happening locally."
According to Wrobel, this year's festival brought in around five thousand people.
All of the proceeds from the festival go towards supporting Rotary projects and local nonprofit organizations. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/bar-harbor-seafood-festival-brings-together-old-faces-and-new-friends/article_15bd7ec2-1ab9-11ee-be04-bfbf85f7145f.html | 2023-07-05T01:22:18 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/bar-harbor-seafood-festival-brings-together-old-faces-and-new-friends/article_15bd7ec2-1ab9-11ee-be04-bfbf85f7145f.html |
BAR HARBOR -- Starting early in the morning on Main Street, the annual Bar Harbor parade filled the downtown area with good times, tradition, and perhaps most importantly, candy!
The Jax Summer Student Program, Camp Beech Cliff, and the Shriners mini trucks helped bring the parade to life and entertain onlookers.
The combination of heart-warming moments and a goal for everyone to have a good time helped make this parade a winner for all.
The thing that makes the parade unique according to Bar Harbor native Jessie Thomas is, "The variety, there's everything here, you know? Which is nice for the people."
"I think it's unique because it brings the community together," said Ashley M., who had her business Acadia Goddess Arts at the craft fair that precedes the parade. "We have a really small community here, and it feels really supportive of everyone. When you watch the parade, you'll hear people shouting people's names and waving, and it's just a really good time. It brings out happiness in people."
Even if you live in Bar Harbor or come here from afar, everyone agrees, this annual parade is an event worth coming back to, year after year. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/bar-harbors-july-4th-parade-celebrates-summer-camps-and-community/article_7ae35f90-1abb-11ee-af23-1b3f837c93cf.html | 2023-07-05T01:22:24 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/bar-harbors-july-4th-parade-celebrates-summer-camps-and-community/article_7ae35f90-1abb-11ee-af23-1b3f837c93cf.html |
BELFAST -- Dismal weather turned what used to be beautiful Maine blue skies this time of year, into a grey, rainy and humid mess that could potentially impact seasonal businesses along the Mid-Coast. For one local shop, the need for an escape from the wet weather has boosted business.
The Purple Baboon has always been a popular destination for vacationers in Belfast.
But now, this one-of-a-kind shop has also become a great place to escape the rain.
The Manager of The Purple Baboon believes one of the reasons customers keep coming in is due in part to her staff's positive attitude.
According to shop Manager Melissa L., "When people are on vacation, they feed off of our moods and how we're coming across, so I think if we're really frustrated and bummed out it's gonna be felt. I think just taking that stance of, 'Whatever! Vacation!', you know? You got to roll with it."
Despite the unpredictable weather that has occurred, this Belfast staple says it plans to keep its doors open - rain or shine. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/despite-the-weather-this-belfast-business-keeps-bringing-in-customers/article_42a51838-1ab3-11ee-93b9-9735dc397b2d.html | 2023-07-05T01:22:30 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/despite-the-weather-this-belfast-business-keeps-bringing-in-customers/article_42a51838-1ab3-11ee-93b9-9735dc397b2d.html |
A few minutes after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Flagstaff’s annual Fourth of July parade kicked off with a helicopter flyover. The crowd on Aspen Avenue roared with cheers and applause, waving hand-sized American flags at the aircraft as it tracked three lazy circles over the downtown area.
Not counting the participants who attended by air, this year’s parade featured 91 entries, all of which were met by an eager and sizeable crowd.
Anticipating the packed streets, Carlu Lugo set up their lawn chair at 7:30 a.m.
July Fourth is Lugo’s favorite holiday, but Independence Day 2023 shaped up to be particularly special.
“I did 24 years in the Air Force and today is my first day of retirement,” Lugo said. “I was always born and bred to be patriotic. Fourth of July means hotdogs, beer and being able to be a free country, a free nation. In the military, I went to Iraq and Afghanistan, and no one has freedoms like Americans do.”
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Before the first banner was carried south down Beaver Street, a group of children started a chant of “USA” that carried on young voices up a city block.
In many ways, the parade is for and about the kids in attendance.
“Everybody is really good about letting the kids on the curb and letting the kids be at the front. That’s a really good vibe,” said Amanda Loftus.
She said she loves parades, and this year, was scoping out a spot to watch her 10-year-old son, Cal, travel on a Forest Adventures Montessori Camp float.
“If there is a parade, I will be there. Anyone that knows me knows that I love parades,” Loftus said. “[What makes it special is] the amount of people, and the amount of floats. We usually get here at 8 a.m. on the dot and it’s about 8:50 a.m. right now. It’s packed.”
Anticipating the large crowd, Anna Ziegler got to the parade route early with her mom. Ziegler, a Girl Scout, said she loves handing out flags with her troupe to the assembled onlookers and their patriotic pets.
“I’ll be at the very start of the parade,” she said. “It’s just really fun, and you get to walk the whole parade, so you get to see a bunch of dogs.”
For her the parade is an old hat, but she still looks forward to it every year.
“Last year, my mom says it was cold, and I say it was awesome!” Ziegler said.
Marching in parades across the state is a matter of tradition for Kevin McCarthy, too. He’s the state secretary of the Arizona Knights of Columbus.
“The Knights of Columbus is the largest fraternal, family organization in the Catholic Church. We’ve got over two million members and we’ve also got our families who join us as well,” McCarthy said, clad on a warm Flagstaff day in his white-gloved honor guard uniform.
Members of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus carried the American , Arizona and Papal flags in the Flagstaff parade, an event they said they look forward to every year.
“It’s the small-town feel of it. Some of us are from Phoenix, right? It’s a whole different experience down there when you do a parade. Here the people are close, they’re friendly. They clap and they cheer and it just makes us feel welcome. It’s just a great thing to participate in,” McCarthy said.
For some of the parade entrants, the Independence Day affair is an opportunity to launch something new.
Brian Pettit is the owner of Flagstaff Bin Cleaning. His float featured a full-sized dumpster in motion — every few moments the can moved up to the lip of a larger container and was “dumped out.”
Pettit said he hopes the mechanized float will help launch his brand-new business, which has not yet gotten off the ground.
“This parade should be great,” Pettit said. “I’ve been a Flagstaff local for a long time, so for me, [it's about] being a part of the community and helping everybody out with their smelly cans.”
CJ Cowan took part in the parade for the first time, too. He’s the owner of Gunfighter Canyon and said, for him, the Fourth of July is an opportunity to celebrate constitutional rights.
He piloted a decommissioned Humvee downtown, complete with a mounted mock machine gun.
“We’re a veteran-owned and -operated business. What we do is we shoot machine guns with tourists and Americans and teach them a little bit about the freedom they have in this country,” said Pettit. “As a free American and combat veteran, I’m proud to be in this country, to be able to ride in this parade and show our patriotism and what freedom means to us. To keep us free means a lot to me.”
His tactical vehicle, which Pettit said he uses for off-road adventures from time to time, was followed in the parade by a float from Flag Tag.
The Flag Tag’s mobile axe-throwing trailer doubled as a Fourth of July Float — with two people on board throwing axes inside a moving metal cage.
Other spectacles that peppered this year’s parade included a towering inflatable dog (think Clifford the Big Red Dog, but brown) from Purina, the Flagstaff Police Department Tactical Rescue truck, Flagstaff’s Pro Rodeo queens on horseback, and an assortment of fire engines.
The Flagstaff Fire Department made several crowd-favorite stops on the route to spray streams of water, sprinkler style, out of what looked like a fire hose. Met with loud cheers, they left parade-goers -- and the downtown streets -- both delighted and damp.
A number of people, such as Lugo, arrived early to claim the best spots for spectating. Location matters, parade-goers told the Arizona Daily Sun, but often it’s how you style your space that really makes the experience.
Records were broken at this year's Downtown Mile in Flagstaff.
Eric Bohn and Nadine Carter were among the earliest to arrive downtown Tuesday morning. They volunteered to manage the chamber of commerce’s Fourth of July Downtown Mile.
Bohn sported a particularly patriotic straw hat emblazoned with an American flag. That wardrobe choice was made possible by his opting out of running himself. Instead, he said, he was more than happy to get up early to help offer a smooth experience for the folks with numbers pinned to their shirts.
“It’s an early start, but it’s worth it,” Bohn said. “Just seeing everybody have a good time and enjoy themselves out here. We’ve got Olympians and we’ve got everyday people.”
When they were done volunteering, the pair set up a kind of makeshift lawn for parade viewing. They rolled out a strip of grass-green AstroTurf, and set up a piece of furniture that can best be described as a camp couch.
From any vantage point, this year’s parade brought people together.
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce ambassador Josie Ribelin spent the morning in a lime green vest, diligently directing floats to their staging positions. She said the parade’s value is in the people who participate, and the people who come out to watch.
It’s designed to bring people together.
“We were just told before we left that Luxury Magazine rated us the best small-town parade in the nation. I think that’s probably because of the community and all the people and the groups that come out. It’s really wonderful. Every year it’s a really good time,” Ribelin said. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/downtown-flagstaffs-annual-fourth-of-july-parade-unites-community-in-patriotic-celebration/article_d2c95cca-1aaa-11ee-a901-1f1c8d3512a8.html | 2023-07-05T01:24:53 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/downtown-flagstaffs-annual-fourth-of-july-parade-unites-community-in-patriotic-celebration/article_d2c95cca-1aaa-11ee-a901-1f1c8d3512a8.html |
Once again, the July 4th Flagstaff Downtown Mile put up record numbers in both participation and speed.
There were 888 total racers signed up for the mile race, spanning several age and gender groups. It was the most that ever participated in the race’s history. beating last year’s record number -- which race directors estimated at the time was about 800 participants.
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Another significant change came in prize money. For the first time, winners of the masters division received a $300 check. Meanwhile, elite racers won $1,000 each and had an opportunity for an extra $500 for breaking the course record.
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Those who have been around for the event’s expansion still marvel at how it’s changed.
“I remember when my wife and I first moved here over 10 years ago. She won the women’s race one year and there weren’t really many people around,” said Ben Bruce, a stalwart in the local running scene. “And then each year more people came, and it’s kind of a culmination of not just the running community but the whole city in general, because people like to be part of it.”
Bruce, a retired professional runner, started the day’s competition strong, crushing the men’s masters division race record with a time of 4:36. The previous mark of the race for men aged 40 or older was 4:43, set by Ryan Baker a year ago.
Bruce was just ahead of the pack in the first of two laps and pulled out far ahead to finish with little chance of anybody catching him. He pumped his fists as he crossed the line, knowing he’d burst the previous record with ease. Mike Madsen finished second with a time of 4:46, and Chris Gomez (4:49) was third.
“Now that I’m 40 I never know what type of shape I’m in for a race like a mile. I felt pretty good through the first loop, and then about 3:30 or four minutes in I was tired and ready to be there,” Bruce said.
The high level of competition also pushed Bruce, who currently acts as a pacer and assistant for his former team, NAZ Elite.
“Flagstaff’s going to be competitive in any running event you put on. I knew it wasn’t going to be an easy race, because there was a lot of good people. It’s cool when it’s just a local race but you know it’s going to be a battle,” he said.
Trina Painter, coach of the multi-time state champion Flagstaff Eagles cross country program, won the women’s masters race with a time of 5:51. Katie McGee (5:54) placed second, and Stephanie Hunt finished with a time of 6:01 to claim third place.
Painter has always enjoyed the event, as it showcases Flagstaff-area running, but had been injured the last few races so she couldn’t compete.
That made winning sweeter.
“I was really nervous going into this because I haven’t felt great in training. But sometimes the old racing Trina comes out, and I was just happy to be out here with everyone and run well to support an awesome race,” Painter said.
Painter also appreciated several of her Eagles athletes cheering her on from the sidelines.
“I think the kids have a certain level of respect for the coaches when they go out there and run and train. They think it’s fun to see us go, whether it’s a 10-minute mile or five minutes. There was a lot of cheering and energy,” she said.
The men’s fireworks kept going in the elite race.
Abrham Tesfamariam was slightly ahead of a tight pack through the first loop of his race. He pulled a few strides further in front at the end. His time of 4:09 -- translating to a sub-four-minute mile in regular elevation -- beat Leo Young (4:11) and Yemane Haileselassie (4:12). Though the official times on Athlinks.com do not go into milliseconds, the race announcer said Tesfamariam’s time was a sliver better than Jack Antsey’s time -- setting the record in 2022 with a listed mark of 4:09 -- from last year’s race.
In the elite women’s race, Sammy George won with a time of 4:45, just two seconds off of last year’s winning time of 4:43. She was followed by Regan Yee (4:47) and Jeralyn Poe (4:51)
Emilio Medina won the citizens men’s race, finishing with a time of 4:45. Jack St. Marie barely edged out Elijah Talkalai for the silver medal, though both had times listed at 4:48.
Lindsay Nelson dominated the citizens women’s race, finishing in 5:07. Addison Royer (5:17) placed second and Joanna Stevens (5:29) claimed third.
Josiah Berry finished the day with a kids half-mile time of 2:25, followed by Oliver Harrison (2:30) and Nick Bowie (2:51). | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/speed-participation-records-broken-again-at-flagstaff-downtown-mile/article_c3d099be-1a9f-11ee-a01f-c3eb76d4dea4.html | 2023-07-05T01:24:59 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/speed-participation-records-broken-again-at-flagstaff-downtown-mile/article_c3d099be-1a9f-11ee-a01f-c3eb76d4dea4.html |
Mike Trout went on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, one day after fracturing a bone in his left wrist during the Los Angeles Angels' 10-3 loss to the Padres in San Diego.
The Angels announced Trout has a broken hamate bone. Surgery has not been ruled out.
The Angels did not say when Trout might return, but such injuries often lead to an absence of six to eight weeks.
Trout said Tuesday he plans to play again this year.
“Of course,” Trout said. “I’ve had other guys reach out who’ve had this surgery before, or had this injury before. I don’t know if it’s going to need surgery or not. We’ll know in the next couple of days, I guess. Some guys came back in four weeks, some guys take a little longer just to see how their body heals."
Trout was injured fouling off an 0-1 pitch from Nick Martinez during the eighth inning of Monday night's game.
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“I kind of knew it wasn’t good. It’s another freak thing," Trout said Tuesday. “It's nothing crazy serious, so obviously I'm going to miss a little bit of time, but it's not season-ending.”
On Monday night, he said, "I can't describe the pain I felt. I never felt it before, ever, before this. I never had wrist problems or anything. Just freak things.”
Immediately after fouling off the pitch, he stepped away from the plate and shook his hand. After being tended to briefly, he was removed from the game with former Phillies prospect Mickey Moniak finishing the at-bat. Moniak struck out, which was charged to Trout.
Batting second and playing center field, Trout went 2 for 4 with a walk and an RBI. He struck out twice.
Angels manager Phil Nevin said the team was going to get one more medical opinion on Trout's wrist, "but usually these things need to be fixed. To be quite honest, when I went out there, I kind of had an idea. I've had players before that have done this, the feelings he had.
“When you feel something go or anything like that, you worry about a lot of things, but thankfully it's a bone," Nevin added. "It's not a ligament or anything like that. Guys have come back from this and did fine and played. Mike will be back with us at some point this year. I know he's hungry. I also know he's hurting, too. It's tough to see.”
Trout is hitting .263 (80 for 304) with 18 home runs, 44 RBIs and 54 runs scored in 81 games. He has walked 45 times and struck out 103 times. His on-base percentage is .369, his OPS .862.
MLB announced Sunday that the 2009 Millville High School graduate and three-time American League MVP was elected by fans to start the All-Star Game, which will be played July 11 in Seattle. It was the 10th consecutive year he was voted to start and his 11th All-Star selection overall.
“I was really looking forward to it," he said. "It's frustrating." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/mike-trout-out-with-broken-wrist-but-says-hell-play-again-this-year/article_6e8d57c2-1a9e-11ee-aae7-a7330e216d3a.html | 2023-07-05T01:25:19 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/mike-trout-out-with-broken-wrist-but-says-hell-play-again-this-year/article_6e8d57c2-1a9e-11ee-aae7-a7330e216d3a.html |
Sapp Bros.' opening of biodiesel blending facility in Roca is good for two reasons, says Terry Ottman, the company's southeast regional manager.
"It helps fight pollution in the air and it supports the ag community by using their product," he said.
The facility, funded in part by the Nebraska Soybean Board, will allow Sapp Bros. to blend and store up to 30,000 gallons of biodiesel, which is sourced from soybeans and BQ-9000 certified plants to create a renewable form of diesel fuel.
Biodiesel is blended into petroleum diesel fuel blends of 5% to 20%. It is made from oils found in plants, used cooking oil or animal fats.
About 50% of the biodiesel produced in the United States is made from soybean oil, making the Roca facility a benefit to Nebraska's soybean farmers, Ottman said.
The Roca facility is strategically placed between the Magellan and Phillips 66 terminals, which will allow allow for the easy transport of biodiesel.
"The people who we sell to have to order it," Ottman said. "But we're getting more and more orders all the time. A lot of truck stops are running it now."
Proponents of biodiesel say the fuel offers increased lubricity, which makes it better for diesel engines and farm equipment. They also say it reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
States With the Most Alternative Fueling Stations
States With the Most Alternative Fueling Stations
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In just a matter of years, electric vehicles have emerged as the clear future of the automotive industry.
In 2008, the nascent car manufacturer Tesla released its first Roadster models, targeting sales of 100 units per month . Over the ensuing years, Tesla grew into one of the largest companies in the world by market capitalization and today leads the global market for EVs, selling nearly 1 million units per year. While Tesla remains the top choice for buyers in the EV market, the company’s success has also paved the way for other electric vehicle startups like Rivian.
More established automakers have also ventured into the EV market in recent years. The launch of the Nissan Leaf in 2010 was an initial foray for established manufacturers into electric vehicles, and other large automakers have added EVs and hybrids to their lineup over time. Some are going even further: General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen are among the large manufacturers who have announced plans to go all-electric and eventually stop selling gas-powered vehicles altogether.
A combination of factors explain EVs’ growing success. The technology behind electric vehicles has improved, as batteries now provide longer range on a charge. Consumer interest has increased, with buyers viewing EVs as a way to reduce their environmental impact and potentially save on fuel costs. In the European Union and U.S. states like New York and California , policymakers have moved to limit the sale of combustion vehicles and incentivize EV purchases for consumers as a part of larger efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Despite these trends, barriers remain to an all-EV future in the U.S. Chief among them is the development of a nationwide charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
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The number of EV charging stations in the US has increased sharply over the past decade
While EV owners frequently charge their vehicles at home, widespread availability of charging stations would allow people with EVs to travel greater distances more easily. Already over the last decade, the number of EV chargers in the U.S. has increased from less than 500 to more than 115,000. These numbers are poised to rise even faster in the near future. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted in 2021 will invest $7.5 billion in a national network of electric vehicle charging stations, with a goal of building 500,000 chargers by 2030.
Only about 20 percent of chargers are fast chargers
More electric vehicle chargers will not be sufficient by themselves to increase adoption of electric vehicles. The U.S. must also add the right kinds of chargers to the mix, since different kinds of chargers replenish vehicles’ batteries at vastly different rates . Nearly four in five chargers in the U.S. currently are Level 2 chargers, which add approximately 25 miles of range per hour of charging. This rate is acceptable for charging near home or at the office, but it is too slow for anyone taking a longer trip. In contrast, the fastest chargers, DC Fast, add 100 to 200 miles of range per 30 minutes of charging—but this category only represents 21.1% of all chargers nationally.
Roughly one third of the EV chargers in the US are in California
The U.S. electric charging infrastructure must also be distributed more evenly to encourage widespread adoption of electric vehicles. One state, California, currently far outpaces the rest of the country in the availability of chargers. California is home to 41,225 electric vehicle chargers, which amounts to approximately one-third of the nation’s total. As the birthplace of Tesla and one of the country’s most environmentally progressive states, California’s robust charging infrastructure is unsurprising. Nonetheless, other states lag far behind on this measure: second-place New York has less than one-fifth the number of EV chargers as California.
When adjusting for size, however, California falls to second on the list of states with the most chargers. Instead, Vermont—a smaller state with a strong environmentalist streak—stands out as the location with the most electric vehicle charging ports per capita.
The data used in this study is from the U.S. Department of Energy. To determine the states with the most alternative fueling stations, researchers at CoPilot calculated the number of electric vehicle charging ports per capita. In the event of a tie, the state with the greater total number of electric vehicle charging ports was ranked higher. The data includes charging ports at both public and private stations.
Here are the states with the most alternative fuel stations.
15. Virginia
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 38.4Total EV chargers: 3,301Level 1 chargers: 247Level 2 chargers: 2,296DC fast chargers: 758
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14. New York
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 39.4Total EV chargers: 7,621Level 1 chargers: 42Level 2 chargers: 6,733DC fast chargers: 846
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13. Connecticut
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 40.2Total EV chargers: 1,430Level 1 chargers: 76Level 2 chargers: 1,040DC fast chargers: 312
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12. Nevada
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 43.1Total EV chargers: 1,353Level 1 chargers: 16Level 2 chargers: 993DC fast chargers: 344
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11. Maine
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 46.6Total EV chargers: 629Level 1 chargers: 24Level 2 chargers: 470DC fast chargers: 135
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10. Washington
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 56.3Total EV chargers: 4,328Level 1 chargers: 218Level 2 chargers: 3,394DC fast chargers: 716
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9. Maryland
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 56.4Total EV chargers: 3,416Level 1 chargers: 47Level 2 chargers: 2,785DC fast chargers: 584
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8. Oregon
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 57.5Total EV chargers: 2,439Level 1 chargers: 88Level 2 chargers: 1,917DC fast chargers: 434
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7. Hawaii
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 59.2Total EV chargers: 833Level 1 chargers: 30Level 2 chargers: 724DC fast chargers: 79
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6. Rhode Island
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 59.4Total EV chargers: 628Level 1 chargers: 82Level 2 chargers: 509DC fast chargers: 37
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5. Utah
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 60.9Total EV chargers: 1,978Level 1 chargers: 17Level 2 chargers: 1,722DC fast chargers: 239
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4. Colorado
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 68.5Total EV chargers: 3,978Level 1 chargers: 89Level 2 chargers: 3,307DC fast chargers: 582
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3. Massachusetts
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 70.7Total EV chargers: 4,871Level 1 chargers: 74Level 2 chargers: 4,369DC fast chargers: 428
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2. California
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 104.7Total EV chargers: 41,225Level 1 chargers: 676Level 2 chargers: 33,690DC fast chargers: 6,817
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1. Vermont
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EV chargers per 100k residents: 139.7Total EV chargers: 871Level 1 chargers: 71Level 2 chargers: 725DC fast chargers: 75
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Southeast Michigan faces another Ozone Action Day; warmth, storms ahead
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has declared another day for elevated ozone levels in Metro Detroit.
Wednesday is set to be the region's 13th Ozone Action Day so far in 2023, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments said in a statement. Tuesday was the 12th. Such days alert residents that pollutants are expected to be in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range.
"It is important for local governments, businesses, and individuals to do what they can to voluntarily lower pollutant emissions on Ozone Action Days when high levels of ozone are expected," SEMCOG said. "Breathing high concentrations of ozone can cause a variety of health problems, particularly for the elderly, children, and people with asthma or other respiratory issues."
To help minimize ozone formation, residents are advised to take steps including delaying lawn-mowing until evening or the next day; driving less; avoiding refueling your vehicle during daylight hours; and reducing electricity use.
The area faced a string of Ozone Action Days last week as smoke from Canadian wildfires filled the air. Late Tuesday, AirNow.gov reported Detroit had an air quality index of 71, in the "moderate" range.
While the "measurements were pretty low for today," the numbers should rise Wednesday along with the temperatures, which also have an impact on the alerts, said Steven Freitag, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service station in White Lake Township.
The mercury reached 88 at Detroit Metro Airport on Tuesday, NWS records show. Highs on each Independence Day since 2018 have risen into the upper 80s or above, according to the weather service.
On Wednesday, the thermometer could climb into the low 90s ahead of a cold front entering the region, Freitag said.
That could also spark showers with isolated to scattered thunderstorms Wednesday night and Thursday morning as the low hovers in the 70s, according to the NWS website.
The forecast calls for more showers on Thursday, with temperatures in the mid 80s. After that, Freitag said, the region is "back into a cooler, normal pattern for Friday and Saturday."
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Travis Philmlee Sr. misses his son and namesake, Travis Philmlee II.
"He was a great kid," Philmlee Sr. said. "Everyone loved him. He didn't have any enemies."
He certainly did not have any enemies amongst the campers along Northeast 33rd Drive in Northeast Portland. The Philmlees have called this camp home for about two months.
They were at the camp on the night of June 29 when there was a loud explosion, Philmlee Sr. recounted.
"I could feel the concussion wave right here and I could see the explosion right here above this trailer. At the same time a truck went flying by at 50 to 60 mph," Philmlee Sr. said.
Portland police said that somebody was driving around in a lifted white pickup truck, throwing fireworks out the window among the RVs, cars and tents that make up the Northeast 33rd Drive camps.
The Philmlees were frustrated and scared. Philmlee Sr. said his son took matters into his own hands. He tried throwing a hammer at the truck, but missed. When the younger Philmlee stepped into the road to retrieve the hammer, a driver who was chasing after the white truck hit him.
"He flew and landed and I was running to him," Philmlee Sr. said. "I've seen people die. I'm former military, decorated military and all that. I've seen it, worked in hospitals. I knew he was dead instantly."
Philmlee Sr. said the driver who hit his son, who may be homeless herself, returned and apologized, but then left and has not been seen since. Philmlee Sr. said he is not necessarily angry with her.
"You can't blame everyone but there's one person who knew what they were doing ahead of time and did it purposely and it was the truck driver," Philmlee Sr. said.
That truck and its driver have not been seen since the crash either. It is not sitting well with Philmlee Sr. He wants justice for his son.
"Oh my God, he was everything to me," he said.
Philmlee Sr. said he will not rest until somebody is held accountable for his son's death.
"He didn't deserve it," Philmlee Sr. said. "I've got karma coming. I may have deserved some pain in life, but this kid was innocent."
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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. — The Lake Oswego Fire Department is getting ready to retire its 1994 fire truck this month, and it will be donating the truck to a Midwestern nonprofit that sends fire engines and ambulances to Ukraine.
The idea came from JT Anoushiravani, a Lake Oswego Fire Department battalion chief, after he saw a story about the nonprofit Ukrainian Resistance Foundation's work on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.
“This kind of was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us to do something for our fellow firefighters in Ukraine,” said Anoushiravani. "I got the process started in February and now we’re here. And hopefully, in the next week or two, this is headed to the East Coast and being shipped to Germany, through Poland and get to Ukraine.”
But they couldn’t do this without a proper send-off. The fire department parked the engine at the Millennium Plaza Park roundtable during the annual Star-Spangled Parade. They asked people to write their names or thoughtful message on the side of the truck.
“I just think it’s really cool to see that we have a way to help them with a real, tangible resource," the Stone family told KGW. "And something that is probably hard for them to get their hands on right now. And the fact that there is one here that they can retire is really neat and put it to good use.”
Much of Ukraine's fundamental emergency, medical and fire service equipment has been destroyed within the last year and four months — limiting first responders' ability to save lives during Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
“I think it is amazing," said Derick Knight, who lives in Beaverton. "And I think it’s one of the greatest things that we can do on this side, is to help the Ukrainians out by donating this awesome fire truck that they can really use.”
Anoushiravani said the engine will likely not be painted over, so the messages of hope and support will be read by the very people of Ukraine.
"My thought too was, the fire service as a whole has such an unbreakable bond around the world," said Anoushiravani. "You can go to any city, any country, any fire house and you have that unbreakable bond."
The Lake Oswego Fire Department has recently purchased a new fire engine. It's housed at the Westlake Fire Station and holds 500 gallons of water, with over 2,500 feet of hose, and can pump up to 1,500 gallons per minute.
Given the urban wildfire risk in our community and state, the engine has the ability to "pump and roll," meaning it can drive and spray water at the same time, which is essential for grass and wildland fires.
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Instead of spending the day with loved ones on the Fourth of July, several families mourned the loss of people killed Monday night in Fort Worth's Como neighborhood.
Fort Worth Police said 'unknown males' began shooting randomly into a crowd where people gathered in the 3400 block of Horne St. around 11:47 p.m.
Officers said the incident was unrelated to the ComoFest, a community event that took place at a different location.
Eleven people were shot, according to police, three of whom died. One person died at the scene and two others died at the hospital.
"He was a good young man, a great young man he did not deserve this, to be killed at 18 for nothing," said Ka'Desha Weatherly who said her son, Paul Willis, was one of the people killed.
She said he was a manager at a nearby Mcdonald's and had graduated high school from Premier High School with honors. Weatherly said her son planned on becoming a licensed electrician.
Weatherly said she found out about her son's death through his friends. She said her other son, nephews and their friends were there.
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“They had to run and find me and tell me they were running from the bullets and that my son didn’t make it.”
Weatherly said she also found out about her son's death by the images people sent her of his lifeless body. He was shot in the head and arm, the family said in a GoFundMe account they set up to help with funeral costs.
"The whole internet has pictures of my son, but I still haven't seen him," said Weatherly as she sat all day in the heat next to a growing memorial where he was killed.
She said people started to bring flowers and his favorite candy, Air Heads to the location.
“He should have been able to enjoy himself with his friends and his community, after working 80 hours a week, what are young people to do if they can't come outside and enjoy themselves for the holidays," said Weatherly about he son who was off for the first time in months.
Another young person, 22-year-old Cynthia Santos, was also killed in the shooting. Her mother told NBC 5 in Spanish that her daughter was taken to the hospital but died there.
Cecilia, her mother, said her daughter was a very happy person who worked at a restaurant. She too was wanting to hang out with a friend who convinced her to come out Monday night.
"I'm sorry for all the families that this happened to," said Weatherly as she herself mourned.
Police said homicide detectives are working on a few leads, but need help from the public.
Surveillance video from a convivence store on the corner captured the moment people started running when the gunshots rang out.
Officers are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call the Fort Worth Homicide Unit at 817-392-4330 or Crime Stoppers. If anyone has personal videos during the time of the shooting or events leading up to the shooting they are asked to contact police.
Police have not given an update on the 8 other people who were taken to local hospitals on what their conditions are. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/he-did-not-deserve-this-says-mom-of-one-of-the-victims-killed-in-shooting-in-fort-worths-como-neighborhood/3289659/ | 2023-07-05T01:42:19 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/he-did-not-deserve-this-says-mom-of-one-of-the-victims-killed-in-shooting-in-fort-worths-como-neighborhood/3289659/ |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fire crews are battling a second-alarm fire in north Sacramento, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.
The fire is at a recycling yard located on N. 7th St. and N B Street.
Officials say the fire started a a grass and tree fire that spread into the yard. No injuries have been reported so far.
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Average daily flows
Snake River at Jackson 291 cfs
Snake River at Palisades 11,827 cfs
Snake River at Heise 12,559 cfs
Snake River at Blackfoot 2,359 cfs
Snake River at American Falls 14,635 cfs
Snake River at Milner 3,004 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey 244 cfs
Jackson Lake is 88% full.
Palisades Reservoir is 98% full.
American Falls Reservoir is 79% full.
Upper Snake River system is at 88% of capacity.
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The public is invited to an event from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 at Twin Falls City Park to honor local law enforcement officers.
Musicians Heath Owens and the Heath Clark Band will perform, and food trucks will be on site.
The public is invited to an event from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 at Twin Falls City Park to honor local law enforcement officers.
Musicians Heath Owens and the Heath Clark Band will perform, and food trucks will be on site.
At the most southern point of the Snake River, the entire stream squeezes through a 40-foot chute in the canyon near Murtaugh.
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HOUSTON — The Fourth of July is all about the celebration of freedom, but for some American families, this year's celebrations looked a lot different because they say their relatives are far from free.
In Houston's Montrose area now sits a mural that is calling attention to Americans who are detained abroad. Their family members said they are being held hostage or wrongly detained.
"We are here as Americans asking that other Americans be freed. That they be brought home," said Rep. Al Green during the mural unveiling Tuesday.
A group called "Bring Our Families Home" is behind the mural at 1203 Westheimer Road. The mural shows the faces of some Americans who have still not come home after traveling abroad.
"In my case, I spent five years as a hostage in Venezuela, so time is of the essence because every day that passes is a matter of life or death," said Jorge Toledo during the unveiling.
Toledo was a member of the so-called Citgo 6, which were the Houston-based oil executives who were held for nearly five years in Venezuela.
"Behind all these faces there are families suffering," said Jose Pereira, another Citgo 6 member. "There is my wife, my wife went through a lot, and now today she's with me."
Journalist Austin Tice of Houston was abducted in Syria back in 2012. His parents attended the mural unveiling to draw attention to his case.
"We have not heard from him," his mother Debra Tice said. "We have not had any communication with him. August 14th of this year will be 11 years."
She's not giving up hope though. She hopes her son and others will be back home soon, celebrating freedom in the land of the free. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mural-americans-detained-abroad-montrose/285-d146f15a-68ec-498b-a278-0ca6b8148ca5 | 2023-07-05T01:51:26 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mural-americans-detained-abroad-montrose/285-d146f15a-68ec-498b-a278-0ca6b8148ca5 |
SHELTON, Wash. — A large brush fire is threatening many homes in Shelton, according to the Mason County Sheriff's Office.
All homes on Mcewan Prairie Road and Rainbow Lake Drive are being evacuated. Immediate evacuations have been issued for the John's Creek area. Over 200 homes have been notified to evacuate so far.
Mason Lake Road, north of Mikkelson Road, is closed.
The brush fire is an estimated 200-plus acres.
Below is a map of the evacuation areas.
No injuries have been reported. There is no word yet on the cause of the fire.
Conditions could allow for the quick spread of any fire in Mason County with dry fuel. Right now, winds are around 10 mph from the southeast, according to KING 5 Meteorologist Christopher Nunley.
Fire evacuation levels
Fires have different levels of severity. In both Washington and Idaho, they can be thought of as READY, SET, GO.
LEVEL 1 - READY
This is the getting ready stage. Conditions could get worse, so you want to have your go bag ready.
LEVEL 2 - SET
This is when you are getting set to leave. Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
LEVEL 3 - GO
This is when you need to get out and go now. You are in immediate danger and emergency services may not be able to help at this point.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Download our free KING 5 app to stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington.
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FORKS, Wash. — A fast-moving brush fire burning near Bogachiel Way in Forks has led to evacuation notices in the area, according to Mayor Tim Fletcher.
The fire is burning between the fish hatchery and Valley View neighborhood.
The fire had burned approximately 30 acres by 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. It is unclear how it started.
Two structures have been compromised.
Power was cut to the area. Residents are being told to prepare to be without power for "some time," according to county officials.
Clallam County, Forks and the Department of Natural Resources are on scene.
The American Red Cross is opening an emergency shelter at Forks High School in response. The shelter is expected to open by 9 p.m. on July 4.
Fire evacuation levels
Fires have different levels of severity. In both Washington and Idaho, they can be thought of as READY, SET, GO.
LEVEL 1 - READY
This is the getting ready stage. Conditions could get worse, so you want to have your go bag ready.
LEVEL 2 - SET
This is when you are getting set to leave. Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
LEVEL 3 - GO
This is when you need to get out and go now. You are in immediate danger and emergency services may not be able to help at this point.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Download our free KING 5 app to stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/brush-fires-western-washington/281-9c29fbbd-5fa2-4ca9-9399-4cd4f58ae0fb | 2023-07-05T02:00:53 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/brush-fires-western-washington/281-9c29fbbd-5fa2-4ca9-9399-4cd4f58ae0fb |
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — The City of Issaquah is celebrating the Cougar Mountain Zoo in the annual Fourth of July Parade.
The director of the zoo, Jared Munzer, was chosen to be the Grand Marshall of the parade and will be leading the event.
Munzer isn’t one to put himself first. The director of the Issaquah nonprofit Cougar Mountain Zoo dedicates his days to caring for endangered species and other animals at the 11-acre property on the border of the Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park.
“All I know is that I’m supposed to go first!” laughed Munzer. The mayor of Issaquah dedicated this week to Cougar Mountain Zoo as they celebrate 50 years of conservation through education.
Cougar Mountain Zoo was established in 1972 and quickly grew from a small collection of animals at a private school to a respected guardian of endangered species from the small macaw to the Bengal tiger.
“We are so lucky to have Cougar Mountain Zoo in our backyard,” says Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly.
The biggest fundraiser of the year features a collection of familiar animals we typically associate with the winter.
“Santa’s reindeer live at the zoo all year round,” says Munzer. Each year the Reindeer Festival attracts thousands of guests who can get up close and personal with an impressive family of reindeer.
“People assume the reindeer are hot in the summer but they have a natural heat radiation built into their body so while they grow those antlers it circulates and cools their blood,” says Munzer.
Education is a major focus for the zoo and Munzer says they’re preparing for some fun summer camps with community partners like Issaquah Village Theatre.
Cougar Mountain Zoo week is officially underway in Issaquah and Pauly joined Cougar Mountain Zoo's reindeer mascot in the parade honoring the trailblazing organization.
Cougar Mountain Zoo invites visitors to join them this summer. To learn more about their close encounters, field trips and living classroom programming on the Cougar Mountain Zoo website.
“It’s a huge honor to be a part of Issaquah’s Fourth of July Parade and to get recognized for our 50 years means a lot to the organization,” says Munzer. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/cougar-mountain-zoo-issaquah-fourth-of-july-parade/281-14a1932a-d0a1-4a82-b971-341a6a623a72 | 2023-07-05T02:00:59 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/cougar-mountain-zoo-issaquah-fourth-of-july-parade/281-14a1932a-d0a1-4a82-b971-341a6a623a72 |
EDMONDS, Wash. — The American flag is everywhere this Independence Day.
Most are on display for all to see, and others are kept tucked away for a darker time, with a special purpose.
"We want to be a light in the darkness," says Shannon Sessions, executive director of Support 7, a group of chaplains and support staff who respond to unexpected deaths across Snohomish County. "We're there to walk the families, victims and individuals through the next steps after bad things have happened."
When dealing with a deceased veteran the first step is to honor them. Typically, the deceased is covered with only a sheet, tarp, blanket or piece of clothing. Now, Support 7 chaplains are carrying donated American flags to place over a veteran's body.
So far, two flags have been put into service.
"We can't fix what has happened, but we can be there, walk them through the next steps as if they were a member of our own family, and also honor the veteran in the moment by shrouding them with this flag," says Sessions.
Sessions, an Air Force veteran, placed the first flag herself when a Purple Heart veteran died in front of his wife and daughter in 2021.
"It was just overwhelming for the wife and daughter to see this. It was a precious moment," says Sessions.
Shrouding is a tradition that dates back to the Napoleonic Wars where fallen soldiers were covered with the flag of their nation. Centuries later, it helps grieving families heal.
"When I was able to do this one time and see how it touched the family, that's when I knew we've got to do this more often," says Sessions.
"It's perfect, just perfect," remarks Trudy Dana.
Dana is a member of the service group Daughters of The American Revolution and traces her lineage all the way back to the Mayflower.
Her group provided the funding for 15 flags, and she couldn't be prouder this Fourth of July.
"It's something we can do to make the situation a little bit better," Dana says. "It fulfills our mission of patriotism and caring."
For Sessions and Support 7, it's one small way to remind people we are the "United" States of America.
"We want families to know there are good people out there who remember the veteran's service and sacrifice and we honor that," she says. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/group-honors-deceased-veterans-shrouds/281-d1082534-84a1-487a-a185-d9104140e7bb | 2023-07-05T02:01:05 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/group-honors-deceased-veterans-shrouds/281-d1082534-84a1-487a-a185-d9104140e7bb |
SEATTLE — On Independence Day, Washington state welcomed 500 new citizens.
They were sworn in during the 38th Annual Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center.
Right before the ceremony began, Claire Han, who is originally from South Korea, expressed excitement for the long-awaited ceremony.
"It is a very unforgettable moment for me, especially on July 4th,” Han said. "I am so excited, and I am very honored to be a U.S. Citizen."
It's an Independence Day celebration years in the making for Adam Maxmoud.
"I have been counting the days on my fingers, counting the days to have this very special day,” said Maxmoud.
Originally from Sudan, Maxmoud now lives with his family in Kent. He said the COVID-19 pandemic put his path to U.S. citizenship on pause, until now.
"July 4th, Independence Day and citizenship. It is a very unique day. It is very special to all of us here,” he said.
Amit Makharia was at the ceremony to show support.
"I just became a citizen a couple of weeks ago, and my wife is going to get her citizenship today,” said Makharia. "It is a great country to be a citizen. The United States of America, you have your freedom."
In the crowd of new citizens, 79 countries were represented. David Estudillo, chief U.S. District judge for western Washington, was there to swear in 500 people.
"We just brought 500 new folks into the fold and as your Mayor I am very excited about this,” said Seattle’s Mayor Bruce Harrell.
"As long as you work hard there is no limits for the opportunities,” said Maxmoud. “I am so proud, so happy.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/citizens-sworn-seattle-center-fourth-of-july/281-59c564bb-9a89-4df0-9188-58b64ff2bf2d | 2023-07-05T02:01:11 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/citizens-sworn-seattle-center-fourth-of-july/281-59c564bb-9a89-4df0-9188-58b64ff2bf2d |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Smoldering fireworks on top of a Bi-Mart in Sandy caused the roof to melt and catch fire in the store, according to the Clackamas County Fire Department.
Fire crews responded to the grocery store at 36859 Mt. Hood Highway early Tuesday morning, where investigators say the fire had spread to the storage room and ignited some pillows.
The store’s sprinkler system quickly activated and stopped the fire, but firefighters say the fire started when the smolders ignited dry needles on the rooftop.
Officials say they also found smoldering fireworks in a dumpster near the store.
Clackamas Fire said they want to remind people to “please discard your used fireworks properly.”
“Remember, any damage caused by a firework that you light makes you responsible,” they said in a post on Facebook. “If you are the parent of a minor who lights a firework that causes damage to people or property, you as the parent will be held responsible.” | https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/fireworks-melt-roof-of-sandy-bi-mart-start-fire-in-store/ | 2023-07-05T02:08:36 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/fireworks-melt-roof-of-sandy-bi-mart-start-fire-in-store/ |
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The Luzerne County Coroner's Office confirmed that a man has died after being hit by a vehicle early Tuesday morning in Wilkes-Barre. The incident happened around 2am near the intersection of Scott and Mill Street.
The victim's name has not been released and there is no word yet on if the driver of the vehicle will be charged. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/pedestrian-fatally-struck-in-luzerne-county/523-d8dda05a-bad7-44b1-b05d-07f22c6ee152 | 2023-07-05T02:08:41 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/pedestrian-fatally-struck-in-luzerne-county/523-d8dda05a-bad7-44b1-b05d-07f22c6ee152 |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – If you live in Salem and plan on lighting some fireworks in the street this Fourth of July, you may want to come up with a Plan B.
As of July 4, the City of Salem has banned the use of fireworks and open burning until further notice due to growing concern of dry weather in the area. This ban does not include professional firework events.
The burn ban applies to agricultural burning, land clearing or slash burning, recreational fires including backyard fire pits and outdoor/portable fireplaces, ceremonial fires, and all fireworks.
The ban does not apply to propane grills, but officials encourage residents to follow safe grilling practices.
According to the City of Salem, “City Fire officials are urging the community to avoid engaging in any activities that could potentially start fires and to celebrate the 4th of July without creating a safety risk to your family, neighbors, or the community.”
A Red Flag Warning was issued in the Willamette Valley on Tuesday that noted high temperatures, low humidity and wind gusts. The National Weather Service warns that extreme fire behavior will be possible during this time.
Anyone found to violate the city’s requirements during the burn ban could be liable for the cost of extinguishment and any ensuing property damage.
Salem officials say the ban will be re-evaluated on July 6. | https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/city-of-salem-bans-open-burning-fireworks-until-further-notice/ | 2023-07-05T02:08:42 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/city-of-salem-bans-open-burning-fireworks-until-further-notice/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday evening in a crash on Indy's south side, police said.
It happened around 8 p.m. on South Shelby Street at Lawrence Avenue, which is just north of Interstate 465.
An IMPD spokesperson said officers investigating a report of an accident found an adult male who had "injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle."
The man died a short time later at a hospital.
Investigators believe the victim was crossing Shelby Street when he was hit by a car going north.
The driver of the car is cooperating with detectives, the spokesperson said.
Shelby Street between Mills and the Madison/Shelby split was closed during the investigation. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/pedestrian-struck-killed-in-crash-on-indianapolis-south-side/531-e6ed2b73-c5f3-40f0-8692-1951f869f730 | 2023-07-05T02:13:45 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/pedestrian-struck-killed-in-crash-on-indianapolis-south-side/531-e6ed2b73-c5f3-40f0-8692-1951f869f730 |
ARKANSAS, USA — Fireworks are an independence day tradition, dating nearly as far back as our country’s beginning in 1776. Although fireworks can be beautiful and fun, they can also be dangerous if not used correctly.
"The fourth of July does bring a little bit more business to the area. It's just a simple fact that people are getting out and about and they want to go see the festivities and everything that's going on around them in the city," said Rogers Fire Batallion Chief Dusty Qualls.
While most people are celebrating the holiday, first responders are all hands on deck because of the high number of emergencies caused by firework-related injuries.
"We may even have a grass fire or two from the sparks and everything," Qualls said.
Last year, our area had very dry conditions on the Fourth of July, which caused several grass fires, but Qualls says this past weekend there was a wide variety of emergencies.
"So with the holiday weekend, we experienced some calls centered around heat exhaustion...." said Qualls.
To keep everyone safe, the Rogers fire department made sure to call in extra brush units to help prepare for the holiday.
"We brought in some overtime and extra companies to man the brush units. So those guys will be manning those 24/7 during those time periods," Qualls said.
Fayetteville police are also geared up for the holiday week to make sure everyone is staying on the roads when it comes to lighting fireworks.
"So in 2022, there were approximately 10,000 people that visited the emergency rooms across the United States because of fireworks-related injuries, and 11 people were killed because of fireworks. So we just tell people to be extremely careful," Sargent Murphy recalled.
Fayetteville police say when lighting fireworks, you should not consume alcohol, and if you're lighting fireworks, there is an age limit.
"Alcohol impairs your judgment and a lot of people become more daring when it comes to lighting those fireworks off. If you're under the age of 16, you need someone that's 21 years of age or older to supervise while you're lighting these fireworks," Murphy said.
Before you light fireworks, first responders have a few reminders when doing so:
"Make sure they're not close to the structure, make sure people are far enough away and have a bucket of water out, and never ever try to light a malfunctioning firework if it didn't like the first time," Qualls said.
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