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ORLANDO, Fla. – A man is accused of taking multiple videos of a woman under her dress while following her around an Orlando store, according to an arrest affidavit.
Police said Javien Smith, 31, was arrested Monday after a Walmart Loss Prevention officer alerted them around 4:30 p.m. at the 2500 S. Kirkman Road location.
An affidavit shows Smith was following the woman around the store for about 20 minutes, recording video of the victim under her dress.
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Smith said he did not know the woman, but “noticed her while he was shopping for shorts and became attracted to her,” the affidavit reads.
According to police, Smith has a previous history of video voyeurism.
He faces a charge of video voyeurism.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – There are more than 9,000 uncashed checks being held by the Orange County Clerk’s Office, and you have until Sept. 1 to see if you have money coming to you.
The Orange County Clerk of Court Tiffany Moore Russell said the money comes from uncashed vendor payments, refunds, restitution and cash bonds worth as little as one cent and as much as $14,000.
Russell said the checks were mailed, but never cashed. Maybe the recipient moved away, or maybe they got the check and forgot to cash it.
Either way, individuals, businesses and organizations have until Sept. 1 to see if there is an unclaimed check in their name and claim it.
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Money not claimed by Sept. 1 will be forfeited and deposited into the clerk’s fine and forfeiture fund.
To see if your name is on the unclaimed checks list, go to the clerk’s office website.
If you do have an unclaimed check, instructions to claim it are on the website.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/05/orange-county-is-holding-unclaimed-money-see-if-theres-a-check-for-you/ | 2023-07-05T17:54:37 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/05/orange-county-is-holding-unclaimed-money-see-if-theres-a-check-for-you/ |
The next Powerball drawing is tonight and winning tickets are worth over half a billion dollars.
The jackpot is at $546 million for the drawing Wednesday night after no tickets matched Monday’s numbers.
To win, tickets must match all five numbers, plus the Powerball.
Powerball is offered in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and if people in multiple areas win the jackpot, they split the pot.
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For instance, the largest Powerball jackpot ever, in 2016, was $1.5 billion, shared by winners in Florida, Tennessee and California.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.
News 6 will air the drawing live at 11 p.m.
You can listen to every episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate in the media player below: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/05/powerball-jackpot-up-to-546m-for-wednesdays-drawing/ | 2023-07-05T17:54:43 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/05/powerball-jackpot-up-to-546m-for-wednesdays-drawing/ |
ATLANTA — A southwest Atlanta library caught fire after a solar panel malfunctioned on Wednesday morning, the fire department said.
It all happened at the Cleveland Avenue Branch Library.
Atlanta Fire's battalion chief said that the mechanics of the solar panel started the fire that would then extend to the inside of the building.
The fire then spread to the roof causing it to extend further into the inside of the building.
Authorities said that none of the books or computers were damaged.
There is no word on when the library would reopen, according to the department.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
Also download the 11Alive News app and sign up to receive alerts for the latest on this story and other breaking news in Atlanta and north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cleveland-avenue-branch-library-fire/85-4b19147f-7064-4e48-809c-fe210c8db9a2 | 2023-07-05T17:55:15 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cleveland-avenue-branch-library-fire/85-4b19147f-7064-4e48-809c-fe210c8db9a2 |
ATLANTA — Editor's Note: The above video is from a previous version of this story.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has released its final figures for the Fourth of July weekend regarding boating incidents and BUIs.
New figures show that 33 BUIs were issued, and three people were injured in boating incidents from July 1 through the Fourth of July at 11:59 p.m. The department also reported no fatalities during the holiday weekend.
DNR officials announced on Friday that they would crack down on a new wakeboarding law and boating under the influence. No warnings were given out for the BUIs issued during the holiday weekend.
The new law that went into effect over the weekend was implemented to create more space between boats and swimmers, stating that wakeboarders or wake surfers must maintain a distance of at least 200 feet from docks, piers and shorelines.
Authorities also wanted to make sure the reinforcements forced people operating boats to stay sober.
For more information about boating laws in Georgia, visit the DNR's website.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Police are searching for a man in DeKalb County after he hasn't been heard from since his mom said he was going through a "mental breakdown" in the early hours of Sunday.
Additionally, a DeKalb County Police Department report notes that later his car was found abandoned on I-85 in the area of Riverdale Road in Clayton County.
Anthony Hobbs is described by police as standing 5-foot-10 and weighing 175 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last physically seen, before the contact with his mom, on July 1 at his residence on Park Lake Drive in Tucker.
"Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or SVU at 770-724-7850," DKPD said.
Hobbs' mother told police he is diagnosed with schizophrenia, and she accompanied officers to a welfare check at his apartment on Monday, the report states, but he was not there.
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — A small plane crashed Wednesday at Clearwater Airpark prompting rescue crews and police to respond.
In a news release, city leaders explain the crash happened just after noon.
While taking off, the engine appeared to lose power while 200 feet in the air, the release explains.
The pilot was the only person on board and was not hurt. He reportedly refused medical treatment on scene.
The National Transportation Safety Board has been notified.
No other information has been released, at this time. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/small-plane-crash-clearwater-airpark/67-f6659899-009b-4c9a-8b1c-acb041a9e839 | 2023-07-05T17:56:46 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/small-plane-crash-clearwater-airpark/67-f6659899-009b-4c9a-8b1c-acb041a9e839 |
Dallas (KDAF) — Aloha and Happy National Hawaii Day! Get out your leis and get ready to hula it’s time to celebrate the most diverse state in the U.S. with some of the tastiest Hawaiian spots in DFW.
Yelp lists the top 10 best Hawaiian Restaurants in the metroplex that are sure to satisfy your most tropical cravings.
1. Mo’ Bettahs: 6471 E Nw Hwy Lake Highlands
2. Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue: 5610 Lemmon Ave Dallas
3. Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ: 2380 E Park Blvd Plano
4. Shaka: 5733 TX-121 Ste 290 The Colony
5. Hawaiian Bros Island Grill: 6011 Greenville Ave Dallas
6. Aloha Chicken and Shrimp: 581 W Campbell Rd Richardson
7. Ana’s Island Grill: 603 N Main St Euless
8: Pineapple Grill Texas: 121 E Harwood Rd Hurst
9. Maui Fresh Grill: 3285 Regent Blvd Ste 130 Irving
10. Ohana Hawaiian BBQ & Poke: 6328 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth | https://cw33.com/news/local/celebrate-national-hawaii-day-with-the-hottest-hawaiian-spots-in-dallas/ | 2023-07-05T17:57:28 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/celebrate-national-hawaii-day-with-the-hottest-hawaiian-spots-in-dallas/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Exciting news for Dutch Bros fans, the Chocolate Crunch is back for the summer!
“The Chocolate Crunch features dark chocolate sauce, chocolate macadamia nut flavor, and chocolate milk topped with Soft Top and OREO™ cookie pieces,” said Dutch Bros via PRNewswire.
The chocolate goodness can be enjoyed as regular or nitro-infused Cold Brew for the perfect remedy to all your caffeine cravings. The Chocolate Crunch will be available until August 31st at all Dutch Bros locations while supplies last!
Don’t miss out on this sweet deal! | https://cw33.com/news/local/chocolate-lovers-rejoice-dutch-bros-brings-back-a-fan-favorite/ | 2023-07-05T17:57:34 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/chocolate-lovers-rejoice-dutch-bros-brings-back-a-fan-favorite/ |
DALLAS(KDAF)—We all know Texas is home to some of the best BBQ restaurants, but with so much competition, who is the best?
Guess who made the #1 out of Texas Real Food’s list of the 10 best Texas BBQ joints in Texas?
The website said “Texas Monthly published the current Texas Monthly BBQ list in 2021. They visited 411 Texas BBQs to come up with the top 50. They usually publish a new list every 4 years, as mentioned. It is by far their most popular article and has been forever”.
According to the website, Goldee’s Bar-B. Q made ranked at #1. The website also mentions the owners have created a barbecue that has a balance of seasonings and enough smoky flavor to make their briskets, baby back ribs, and sausages as close to perfection as possible.
Check out the entire list below and see if you agree.
- Goldee’s BAR-B.Q- Fort Worth
- Interstellar BBQ- Austin
- Truth Barbeque- Houston
- Burnt Bean Co.-Seguin
- Leroy and Lewis Barbecue- Austin
- Cattleack BBQ- Dallas
- Franklin Barbecue-Austin
- Evie Mae’s Pit Barbeque-Wolfforth
- Snow’s BBQ– Lexington
- Panther City BBQ- Fort Worth | https://cw33.com/news/local/this-fort-worth-restaurant-ranked-1-among-top-10-best-texas-bbq-joints-in-texas/ | 2023-07-05T17:57:40 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/this-fort-worth-restaurant-ranked-1-among-top-10-best-texas-bbq-joints-in-texas/ |
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Some of the most renowned soccer players in the world are in Hoover to teach athletes.
Coaches with Real Madrid are hosting a training program for children. Players ran offensive and defensive drills getting a feel for being treated like a pro. The camp runs through Friday.
You can learn more by watching the video player above. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/real-madrid-coaches-hosting-soccer-camp-in-hoover/ | 2023-07-05T17:58:56 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/real-madrid-coaches-hosting-soccer-camp-in-hoover/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed Tuesday night in Birmingham, according to the Birmingham Police Department.
Tyesa Smith, 42, of Birmingham, was crossing 3rd Avenue West when she was hit by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene after the collision at around 11:44 p.m. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
BPD will continue to investigate. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/woman-crossing-the-street-killed-by-oncoming-vehicle-in-birmingham/ | 2023-07-05T17:59:02 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/woman-crossing-the-street-killed-by-oncoming-vehicle-in-birmingham/ |
CLINTON, N.Y. -- Kids at Clinton Elementary School had their best year yet participating in the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge.
"The Kids Heart Challenge is a fun and exciting event where your student learns about their heart while helping others by raising money for the American Heart Association. It prepares your child for success through physical and emotional well-being," according to the Association.
115 elementary students in third to fifth grades raised $9,377.04 for the Association.
This is the most money students at CCS have raised in their over 20 years of participating in the program.
18 students also completed Finn's Mission. The Mission is named after a child who had 18 open-heart surgeries.
Finn's Mission was a way to get students to use the Kids Heart Challenge app to take different steps to reach their fundraising goal. The Mission also taught 25 Clinton Elementary School families how to use hands-only CPR.
On June 22, teachers and administrators joined the Kids Heart Challenge celebration with pies and silly string. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/clinton-students-have-best-year-in-kids-heart-challenge/article_25e8a45e-1b52-11ee-a150-c3e09c90eea4.html | 2023-07-05T18:02:17 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/clinton-students-have-best-year-in-kids-heart-challenge/article_25e8a45e-1b52-11ee-a150-c3e09c90eea4.html |
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- We've reported many bear sightings over the past few weeks.
There have been bears spotted locally in Ilion, Mohawk and Holland Patent. Viewers have been sending in their videos and photos of black bears making their way through towns and villages.
WKTV checked in with a big game biologist to see why all the sightings were taking place. Hunger? Canadian wildfire smoke? The biologist had some answers.
And we looked back to 1634, when one of the first mentions of a bear was documented in Oneida County.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does make clear that "black bears are neither confrontational nor aggressive by nature."
NYS DEC launched BearWise recently to keep the public informed on bears.
"The BearWise educational campaign was developed by bear biologists and is supported by state wildlife agencies to promote the delivery of standardized messaging to the public on living responsibly with black bears," the DEC website states.
The website features at-home BearWise basics, BearWise safety tips and how the DEC handles human-bear conflicts.
This tip from the DEC will help pet owners.
"Dogs were involved in more than half of all reported incidents involving people and black bears between 2010 and 2015," according to the DEC.
They say that leashes save lives.
"Letting your dog run free in the neighborhood or the woods is usually illegal and always dangerous. A much higher percentage of dogs that get into confrontations with bears are seriously injured or killed when dogs are off leash. The people who try to rescue a dog are also more seriously injured. It may be tempting to let your dog run free, but don’t put your dog and yourself at risk. Please, leash up," according to the DEC website.
The site also has tips for keeping livestock, bees, crops and orchards safe from black bears.
Here's a video from the DEC about black bears.
Here's a local bear sighting from a few days ago. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/dec-launches-campaign-how-to-live-responsibly-with-bears-tips-to-keep-pets-safe/article_66a90e46-1b45-11ee-b57a-738cf9b13cc5.html | 2023-07-05T18:02:23 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/dec-launches-campaign-how-to-live-responsibly-with-bears-tips-to-keep-pets-safe/article_66a90e46-1b45-11ee-b57a-738cf9b13cc5.html |
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Utica Fire Department responded to a fire early this morning at 516 Lansing St.
There was heavy fire, according to fire officials, which extended to the second floor and attic.
"Firefighters stretched three hose lines into the structure for fire extinguishment while other firefighters searched the structure for any occupants. The roof was ventilated by cutting a large hole in it," the department said.
All the occupants of the house exited safely.
Firefighters placed tarps on furniture and other belongings to protect it from water damage.
The Red Cross is assisting six occupants.
In addition to fire rescue, responding agencies included Utica Police, National Grid and NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/early-morning-fire-on-lansing-street-in-utica/article_965edd5c-1b39-11ee-a71b-ff053f4db87f.html | 2023-07-05T18:02:29 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/early-morning-fire-on-lansing-street-in-utica/article_965edd5c-1b39-11ee-a71b-ff053f4db87f.html |
FORT MYERS, Fla. — One person was shot outside Culver’s Tuesday night.
Multiple police officers responded to a call on Culver’s off Six Miles Cypress Parkway and Colonial at around 9:15 p.m.
According to Fort Myers Police Department, It was an isolated incident.
The man shot worked at the Culver’s and sustain minor injuries, he was taken to Gulf Coast Hospital where he received treatment for the non-life-threatening injury.
FMPD is seeking tips and information regarding this incident. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/07/05/one-injured-after-shooting-outside-of-fort-myers-culvers/ | 2023-07-05T18:03:19 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/07/05/one-injured-after-shooting-outside-of-fort-myers-culvers/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Wednesday is expected to be the hottest day of this week's hot spell, with high temperatures set to reach 98 degrees in Portland. It could be even hotter in Salem, nearing 99 or 100 degrees.
As of Wednesday morning, Multnomah County has not announced any plans to open cooling shelters, though that could change as county officials continue to monitor weather conditions.
County officials said the Joint Office of Homeless Services distributed water and gear to people living on the streets in preparation for high temperatures.
Portland hit 96 degrees on Tuesday, marking the second hottest July 4 on record, according to KGW meteorologist Rod Hill. A cooler coastal air will flow into the western valleys Wednesday evening and it will keep highs closer to 90 degrees on Thursday. The rest of the week and the weekend will cool down slightly into the mid-80s.
KGW spoke to Dr. Anne Toledo with Kaiser Permanente who said it's important for people to prepare for the heat by staying in shady areas, drinking water throughout the day and limiting outdoor activities. find neighbors or friends who have air conditioning and to spend time in their homes.
How to stay cool in Portland and Multnomah County
- Bill Naito Legacy Fountain at Waterfront Park - Southwest Ankeny near the Burnside Bridge
Hours: operates 24 hours a day
- Teachers Fountain at Director Park - 815 Southwest Park Avenue
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Holladay Park - Northeast 11th Avenue and Holladay Street
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Jamison Square - 810 Northwest 11th Avenue
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- McCoy Park - North Trenton Street and Newman Avenue
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Salmon Springs Fountain at Waterfront Park - Naito Parkway at Southwest Salmon Street
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Open through Labor Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day
- Colonel Summers Park - Southeast 17th Avenue and Taylor Street
- Columbia Park and Annex - North Lombard Street and Woolsey Avenue
- Dawson Park - North Stanton Street and Williams Avenue
- Earl Boyles Park - east of Southeast 107th Avenue and Francis Street
- Elizabeth Caruthers Park - 3508 Southwest Moody Avenue
- Essex Park - Southeast 79th Avenue and Center Street
- Farragut Park - North Kerby Avenue and Farragut Street
- Fernhill Park - Northeast 37th Avenue and Ainsworth Street
- Gateway Discovery Park - 10520 Northeast Halsey Street
- Irving Park - Northeast 7th Avenue and Fremont Street
- Kenton Park - 8417 North Brandon Avenue
- Khunamokwst Park - 5200 Northeast Alberta Street
- Northgate Park - North Geneva Avenue and Fessenden Street
- Peninsula Park - 700 North Rosa Parks Way
- Pier Park - North Lombard Street and Bruce Avenue
- Raymond Park - Southeast 118th Avenue and Raymond Street
- Spring Garden Park - 3332 Southwest Spring Garden Street
- Woodlawn Park - Northeast 13th Avenue and Dekum Street
- Peninsula Outdoor Pool - 700 North Rosa Parks Way
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. June to August
- Grant Outdoor Pool - Northeast 33rd Avenue and Northeast US Grant Place
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. June to August
- Ida B. Wells-Barnett Outdoor Pool - 1151 Southwest Vermont Street
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. June to August
- Sellwood Outdoor Pool - 7951 Southeast 7th Avenue
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. June to August
- Montavilla Outdoor Pool - 8219 Northeast Glisan Street
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. June to August
Pier Outdoor Pool - North Seneca Street and North St. Johns Avenue
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. June to August
- Sauvie Island Beaches - 38800 Northwest Reeder Road
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Cathedral Park - North Edison Street and Pittsburg Avenue
Hours: 5 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Broughton Beach - 4356 Northeast Marine Drive
Hours: 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sellwood Riverfront Park - Southeast Oak Park Way and Southeast Spokane Street
Hours: 5 a.m. to 12 a.m.
St. Johns Community Center - 8427 North Central Street
Hours
- Monday to Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday
- Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Closed Sunday
Charles Jordan Community Center - 9009 North Foss Avenue
Hours
- Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Closed Sunday
Matt Dishman Community Center - 77 Northeast Knott Street
Hours
- Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Southwest Community Center - 6820 Southwest 45th Avenue
Hours
- Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Woodstock Community Center - 5905 Southeast 43rd Street
Hours
- Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Mt.Scott Community Center - 5530 Southeast 72nd Avenue
Hours
- Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
East Portland Community Center - 740 Southeast 106th Avenue
Hours
- Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday 8 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Capitol Hill Library - 10723 Southwest Capitol Highway
Hours
- Closed for construction
Sellwood-Moreland Library - Southeast 13th Avenue and Southeast Bidwell Street
Hours
- Monday to Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Hillsdale Library -1525 Southwest Sunset Boulevard
Hours
- Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Thursday 12 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Woodstock Library - 6000 Southeast 49th Avenue
Hours
- Monday to Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Belmont Library - 1038 Southeast César E. Chávez Boulevard
Hours
- Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Thursday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community Technology Space - 730 Southwest 10th Avenue, Suite 111
Hours
- Everyday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Urban League of Portland - 10 North Russell Street
Hours
- Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Northwest Library - 2300 Northwest Thurman Street
Hours
- Monday to Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
St. John's Library - 7510 North Charleston Avenue
Hours
- Monday to Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kenton Library - 8226 North Denver Avenue
Hours
- Monday to Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Hollywood Library - 4040 Northeast Tillamook Street
Hours
- Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Thursday 12 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gregory Heights Library - 7921 Northeast Sandy Boulevard
Hours
- Monday to Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Rockwood Library - 17917 South Stark Street
Hours
- Monday to Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Gresham Library - 385 Northwest Miller Avenue
Hours
- Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Thursday 12 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fairview-Columbia Library - 1520 Northeast Village Street
Hours
- Monday to Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Troutdale Library - 2451 Southwest Cherry Park Road
Hours
- Monday to Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
How to stay cool in Washington County
- Beaverton City Park - 12500 Southwest 4th Street
- Bethany Village Fountain - Northwest Central Drive and Northwest Bethany Boulevard
- Butternut Creek Park - 7830 Southeast Deline Street
- Cedar Hills Park - 2300 Southwest Cedar Hills Blvd
- Civic Center Plaza - 150 East Main Street
- Hidden Creek Park East - 300 Northeast 53rd Avenue
- Jerry Willey Plaza - 943 Northeast Orenco Station Loop
- Magnolia Park - 1810 Northwest 192nd Avenue
- Marylhurst Heights Park - 1800 Valley View Drive
- Murase Plaza - 8300 Southwest Memorial Drive
- Reflections Plaza - Northwest Cornell Avenue and Joy Avenue
- Tanner Creek Park - 3456 Parker Road
- Timberland Park - 11600 Northwest Stone Mountain Lane
- Tom Hughes Civic Center Plaza - 150 East Main Street
- Tualatin Lake at the Commons - 8325 Southwest Nyberg Street
- Universal Plaza - 9100 Burnham Street
- Walnut Street Park - 1717 Southeast Walnut Street
- Willamette Park - 1100 12th Street
- Wilsonville Town Center Park - 29600 Southwest Place
Banks Public Library - 42461 Northwest Market Street
Hours
- Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Closed on Sunday
Beaverton City Library -12375 Southwest 5th Street
Hours
- Monday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Beaverton City Library (Murray Scholls) - 11200 Southwest Murray Scholls Place, Suite 102
Hours
- Monday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cedar Mill Library - 1080 Northwest Saltzman Road
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cornelius Public Library - 1355 North Barlow Street
Hours
- Monday to Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Forest Grove City Library - 2114 Pacific Avenue
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Closed on Sunday
Garden Home Community Library - 7475 Southwest Oleson Road
Hours
- Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hillsboro Brookwood Library - 2850 Brookwood Parkway
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hillsboro Shute Park Library - 775 Southeast 10th Avenue
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hillsdale Library - 1525 Southwest Sunset Boulevard
Hours
- Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Thursday 12 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wilsonville Public Library - 8200 Southwest Wilsonville Road
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday 12 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
West Slope Community Library - 3678 Southwest 78th Avenue
Hours
- Closed Monday
- Tuesday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5pm
- Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tualatin Public Library - 18878 Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tigard Public Library - 13500 Southwest Hall Boulevard
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sherwood Public Library - 22560 Southwest Pine Street
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Northwest Library - 2300 Northwest Thurman Street
Hours
- Monday to Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
North Plains Library - 31334 Northwest Commercial Street
Hours
- Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Closed Sunday
Lake Oswego Public Library - 706 4th Street
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Walters Cultural Arts Center - 527 East Main Street
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Hidden Creek Community Center - 5100 Northeast Hidden Creek Drive
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Boys and Girls Aid Safe Place for Youth - 454 Southeast Washington Street
Hours
- 24/7 access and hours of operation
Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center - 9985 Southwest 125th
Hours
Forest Grove Aquatic Center - 2300 Sunset Drive
Hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
- Tuesday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shute Park Aquatic and Recreation Center -953 Southeast Maple Street
Hours
- Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
How to stay cool in Clackamas and Clark counties
Oak Lodge Public Library -16201 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
Hours
- Friday to Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Happy Valley Library - 13793 Southeast Sieben Park Way
Hours
- Friday to Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Gladstone Public Library - 135 East Dartmouth Street
Hours
- Friday to Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Tuesday to Thursday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Clark County Libraries
Clark County Law Library - 1200 Franklin Street
Hours
- Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WSU Vancouver Library - Vancouver, Washington
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Closed Saturday
- Sunday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District - Washington
Camas Regional Library - 625 Northeast 4th Avenue
Hours
Check on your neighbors and plan ahead
Dozens of Oregonians died during the 2021 June heat dome event. Of those, 78% were 60 or older and 71% lived alone. The vast majority did not have a working AC unit, Multnomah County officials said.
In order to keep elderly neighbors and loved ones safe, officials recommend that you check on them frequently until the heat wave's ever, and to make a plan to give them breaks from the heat.
Officials also recommend for people to avoid using the oven or stove during the heat wave, and to sleep with windows open at night or wake up early in the morning to open them when the temperatures are cooler.
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SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — The warning is out there this Fourth of July: if you light it, it's illegal in most of Spokane County.
Nearly all consumer fireworks, including sparklers and firecrackers, are included under a ban that extends across most of the county. That ban has been in place for 31 years now, and fire agencies say it's worked.
In a joint release, those agencies say an estimated 2,700 fires have been prevented because of the law.
Still, fire crews are ready for a busy holiday, including in Spokane County's Fire District 3, where crews have already responded to three brush fires in the weekend before the 4th.
“Yes, busy weekend," said Chief Cody Rohrbach. “We staff up so we put on additional staffing with the fourth. Not specific just to fireworks, but with increased celebrations, recreation we’ll see an increase in call volume.”
Chief Rohrbach remembers the days before the county's near-total ban.
“We typically saw a big increase in the number of fire starts around the Fourth of July, of course many of those related to fireworks," he said. "The ban has been effective in reducing the number of starts, particularly in the unimproved properties, the areas outside the cities.”
In the busiest days of the Fourth of July (June 28 to July 6), firefighters responded to an average 104 fires caused by fireworks before the ban.
Since it was enacted, the average dropped dramatically to five.
Rohrbach says 90% of the fires they still see, especially in unincorporated areas, are human-caused. With hot, dry, windy conditions Monday, his crews were prepared for more.
"A lot of our crews have been going really hard now for over 48 hours," he said.
They'll be ready, though they hope you'll help them out.
“Be careful with anything that may emit a spark in these conditions, that includes fireworks," he said.
There's another incentive to leave the fireworks to the professionals: a minimum fine of $536 for each violation of possessing illegal fireworks. You could also have to pay for any damages or the cost of a fire department response.
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SHELTON, Wash. — A large brush fire is threatening many homes four miles northeast of 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 250-plus acres.
State fire assistance has been mobilized to work to contain it. One strike team, air resources and State Fire Marshall's Office personnel are now responding.
No injuries have been reported. There is no word yet on the cause of the fire.
Below is a map of the evacuation areas.
A wildfire evacuation emergency shelter has opened at Olympic Middle School. For more information on what services are available and what to bring, click here.
The Shelton Family YMCA is being kept open and staffed overnight as an additional option for displaced residents.
The fire is 0% contained and crews will be working through the night, according to the Mason County Fire Department.
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.
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A Mexican restaurant in Lincoln has been charged with the unlawful employment of people who weren't authorized to work in the United States.
Abram Morales, the president of El Rincon LLC, which does business as Las Margaritas, appeared in U.S. District Court last week on behalf of the business and pleaded guilty.
Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart fined the business $37,000 and imposed a sentence of a year of supervision.
According to the plea agreement, El Rincon LLC hired nine individuals to work at Las Margaritas Restaurant, knowing they weren't authorized to work in the country legally.
Federal prosecutors said El Rincon LLC continued to employ the workers until Nov. 8, 2018, when Homeland Security investigators discovered them during the execution of a search warrant at Las Margaritas restaurant.
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This morning's top headlines: July 4 celebrations, violence; hot dog contest; Wimbledon update
July 4 celebrations, violence; hot dog contest; Wimbledon update; and more morning headlines:
Revelers across the nation braved heat and heavy downpours to take part in Fourth of July activities Tuesday, celebrating the nation’s founding with parades, fireworks and hot dog eating contests at a time of lingering political divisions. In Boston, revelers dodged raindrops to nab a coveted space on the grassy oval directly in front of the Hatch Shell along the Charles River ahead of the traditional Boston Pops July Fourth concert and fireworks display. In another longstanding July Fourth celebration, fans crowded to watch Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of New York City.
Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. Chestnut downed 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes for a double-digit victory over his nearest competitor, who ate 49. It was Chestnut's 16th win. In the women's division, defending champion Miki Sudo forced down 39 1/2 hot dogs and buns to claim her ninth title. The women's contest went off on schedule but stormy weather moved over New York City's Coney Island delayed the men's competition for about two hours. The annual contest drew competitors from a handful of countries around the world.
A 40-year-old killed one man in a house before fatally shooting four others on the streets of a Philadelphia neighborhood, then surrendering along with a rifle, a pistol, extra magazines, a police scanner and a bulletproof vest, police said. A 2-year-old boy and a 13-year-old were also wounded in the Monday night violence that made the working-class area of Kingsessing the site of the nation’s worst violence around the July 4 holiday. The shooter fired at police in a pursuit for several blocks, and when they caught up, the suspect surrendered in an alley, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said at a news conference. The shooter had no connection to the victims before the shooting, she said.
Assistant Chief Leslie Parsons of the Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement on Twitter that nine people were shot and wounded, including two juveniles, while sitting outside enjoying the July Fourth holiday. Parsons said that shortly before 1 a.m. police responded to a report of a shooting on Meade Street in the northeastern quadrant of the U.S. capital. Upon their arrival officers discovered multiple shooting victims. Parsons said a dark colored SUV was seen driving through the neighborhood, stopped and then shot at the victims, who have not been identified. None of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made.
A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about “protected speech,” a decision called “a blow to censorship” by one of the Republican officials whose lawsuit prompted the ruling. U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty of Louisiana granted the injunction in response to a 2022 lawsuit alleging that the government overstepped in its efforts to convince social media companies to address postings that could result in vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic or affect elections. A White House official says the administration “has promoted responsible actions to protect public health, safety, and security.”
As Israel ends 2-day West Bank offensive, Palestinian residents emerge to scenes of vast destruction
Palestinian residents of the Jenin refugee camp encountered scenes of widespread destruction as they emerged from their homes and returned from nearby shelters following the most intense Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank in nearly two decades. The two-day offensive destroyed the camp’s narrow roads and alleyways, sent thousands of people fleeing their homes and killed 12 Palestinians. One Israeli soldier was also killed. While Israel claimed the operation inflicted a tough blow on the militants, it remained unclear whether there would be any lasting effect on reducing more than a year of Israeli-Palestinian violence. The offensive also further weakened the Palestinian Authority, which already had little control in the camp to begin with.
President Joe Biden will be hosting Sweden’s prime minister at the White House on Wednesday in a show of solidarity as the United States presses for the Nordic nation’s entry into NATO. This comes a week before the alliance's summit. The White House says Biden and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will discuss their growing security cooperation and reaffirm their view that Sweden should join NATO as soon as possible. They'll also talk about the war in Ukraine and matters involving China. Sweden and neighbor Finland ended their longstanding policy of military nonalignment after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Both applied for NATO membership.
The Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a racist 2019 attack at a Walmart has returned to federal court for sentencing. Patrick Crusius is facing multiple life sentences after pleading guilty to one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. Investigators say Crusius posted an online screed before the shooting about an “Hispanic invasion of Texas." The sentencing phase that started Wednesday draws to a close one of the U.S. government's biggest hate crime cases. It could last several days. Crusius could still face the death penalty if convicted in a separate state case.
It was Scotland on parade. Bagpipes, kilts, drums and a Shetland pony named Corporal Cruachan IV marched down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to honor King Charles III. Two months after his lavish coronation at Westminster Abbey in London, Scotland hosted its own event Wednesday to mark the new monarch’s accession to the throne. While Charles and Queen Camilla weren’t crowned a second time at St. Giles’ Cathedral, the new king was presented with the Honors of Scotland — the crown, scepter and sword of state. The Stone of Destiny, an important symbol of Scottish identity, was moved to the cathedral for the festivities.
There are still plenty of first-round matches to complete — and some that even have yet to start — as Wimbledon heads to Day 3. Sloane Stephens, the 2017 U.S. Open champion, is among the 10 players who have not played a point so far at the year's third Grand Slam tournament and are scheduled to get started on Wednesday. Only eight of 77 scheduled matches were completed on Tuesday because of rain. Fifteen others were halted in progress. The All England Club only has two courts that have retractable roofs that allow for competition during wet weather. Andy Murray, Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina were some of the lucky few who were able to finish contests Tuesday. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lincoln-restaurant-fined-for-hiring-unauthorized-workers/article_d5f3018a-1b4a-11ee-a75d-27c1081e4b92.html | 2023-07-05T18:07:00 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lincoln-restaurant-fined-for-hiring-unauthorized-workers/article_d5f3018a-1b4a-11ee-a75d-27c1081e4b92.html |
Mother Nature made her own fireworks on the Fourth of July, and some of them did damage.
Cass County appeared to bear the brunt of the Tuesday night's storm, at least among counties in southeast Nebraska.
More than 1,200 people lost power Tuesday night, although the Omaha Public Power District reported that all but about 100 of them had power restored by 6 a.m. Wednesday morning.
OPPD reported on its website that the outage was caused by a tree that fell onto a power pole.
Eagle Raceway posted pictures on its Facebook page of damaged bleachers and also said in a post that some RVs parked there had been moved around by the storm.
The National Weather Service received a report of a 79 mile-per-hour wind gust about 4 miles south of Elmwood.
Tree damage was reported throughout Lincoln, where there were numerous reports of wind gusts of 60-65 miles per hour.
There also were reports of overturned semi trucks on Interstate 80, one near Greenwood and another one near Northwest 48th Street in Lincoln.
Norris Public Power reported nearly 450 Lancaster County residents without power Tuesday night, but it had been restored to all but a handful of people by Wednesday morning.
Lincoln and some other areas received much-needed heavy rain. The official total for the Lincoln Airport was 1.87 inches, and the area was in a flash flood warning for a few hours Tuesday night.
Other rain totals included 2.35 inches at Malcolm, 2.24 inches at Milford and 1.65 inches at Beatrice.
The storms caused a number of fireworks displays to be canceled or postponed, including one at the Country Club of Lincoln.
States with the most severe summer weather
States with the most severe summer weather
With summer weather comes the sun, more daylight, and rumbling midday thunderstorms, but occasionally, the scales tip toward the extreme.
As climate change warms the planet, the dog days of summer increasingly bring extreme weather conditions. Climate change exacerbates weirder-than-normal weather, interfering with ocean currents, lending extra heat to tornadoes, extending droughts, and intensifying floods.
Heatwaves between 1961 and 2021 increased in duration, frequency, and intensity , according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency. The amount of heavy torrential downpours has also been rising, especially since 1991. In some regions, including the Northeast, Midwest, and Great Plains, downpours are more than 30% above the 1901-1960 average. The reason for the uptick? Warm air contains more water vapor than cold air, so excess moisture finds its way into storm systems, causing more torrential rain.
While more severe summer weather affects all of us, certain parts of the United States bear the brunt of these changes. Miami's summer heat and humidity are particularly intense: The city ranks among the top 10 cities most likely to be hit by a tropical storm or a hurricane. Meteorologists also recommend avoiding New Orleans; Dallas; Mobile, Alabama; and Corpus Christi, Texas , during the summer months.
Stacker ranked each state—in addition to the District of Columbia—by the total property damage due to summer weather occurrences from 2013 to 2022, using the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Events Database . A weather event was classified as having occurred in the summer if it happened in June, July, or August.
Read on to find out which states are right in the eye of the storm.
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#51. Delaware
- Annual average property damage: $70,204
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $6,893.6
- Most damaging disaster type: Thunderstorm winds ($39,200 in annual damage)
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#50. Oregon
- Annual average property damage: $371,150
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $8,753.3
- Most damaging disaster type: Wildfires ($230,000 in annual damage)
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#49. Rhode Island
- Annual average property damage: $289,200
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $26,441.5
- Most damaging disaster type: Tropical storms ($185,210 in annual damage)
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#48. Alabama
- Annual average property damage: $1.4 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $27,048.9
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($420,500 in annual damage)
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#47. Washington DC
- Annual average property damage: $191,250
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $28,468.2
- Most damaging disaster type: Thunderstorm winds ($101,250 in annual damage)
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#46. South Carolina
- Annual average property damage: $2.1 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $40,252.0
- Most damaging disaster type: Thunderstorm winds ($708,187 in annual damage)
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#45. New Jersey
- Annual average property damage: $4.5 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $49,080.3
- Most damaging disaster type: Thunderstorm winds ($3.5 million in annual damage)
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#44. Georgia
- Annual average property damage: $6.1 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $55,683.0
- Most damaging disaster type: Hails ($2.7 million in annual damage)
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#43. Maine
- Annual average property damage: $775,300
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $55,964.6
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($421,400 in annual damage)
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#42. Florida
- Annual average property damage: $13.3 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $59,718.6
- Most damaging disaster type: Floods ($8.8 million in annual damage)
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#41. Hawaii
- Annual average property damage: $874,600
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $60,727.8
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($860,000 in annual damage)
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#40. Maryland
- Annual average property damage: $5.1 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $83,333.1
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($2.9 million in annual damage)
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#39. Pennsylvania
- Annual average property damage: $12 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $92,460.0
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($5.4 million in annual damage)
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#38. Massachusetts
- Annual average property damage: $6.7 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $96,208.8
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($3.2 million in annual damage)
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#37. New York
- Annual average property damage: $25.3 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $128,352.4
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($15.8 million in annual damage)
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#36. Kentucky
- Annual average property damage: $6 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $132,199.7
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($3.1 million in annual damage)
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#35. Indiana
- Annual average property damage: $9.7 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $141,505.3
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($6.8 million in annual damage)
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#34. Arkansas
- Annual average property damage: $4.6 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $152,112.0
- Most damaging disaster type: Thunderstorm winds ($1.8 million in annual damage)
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#33. Virginia
- Annual average property damage: $14.2 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $164,081.9
- Most damaging disaster type: Thunderstorm winds ($7.6 million in annual damage)
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#32. Connecticut
- Annual average property damage: $6.9 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $190,426.6
- Most damaging disaster type: Tropical storms ($5.4 million in annual damage)
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#31. Idaho
- Annual average property damage: $3.8 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $197,785.7
- Most damaging disaster type: Wildfires ($2.1 million in annual damage)
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#30. Ohio
- Annual average property damage: $23.4 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $199,169.4
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($11.7 million in annual damage)
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#29. Oklahoma
- Annual average property damage: $8.1 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $201,365.0
- Most damaging disaster type: Tornados ($5.1 million in annual damage)
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#28. Montana
- Annual average property damage: $2.3 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $205,161.9
- Most damaging disaster type: Thunderstorm winds ($990,770 in annual damage)
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#27. Kansas
- Annual average property damage: $6.2 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $211,971.5
- Most damaging disaster type: Tornados ($2.9 million in annual damage)
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#26. Mississippi
- Annual average property damage: $7.1 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $241,593.8
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($3.2 million in annual damage)
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#25. New Hampshire
- Annual average property damage: $3.4 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $242,909.6
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($3.3 million in annual damage)
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#24. Nevada
- Annual average property damage: $7.8 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $246,272.5
- Most damaging disaster type: Hails ($5 million in annual damage)
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#23. Arizona
- Annual average property damage: $18.4 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $249,683.1
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($11 million in annual damage)
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#22. Minnesota
- Annual average property damage: $16.7 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $291,812.0
- Most damaging disaster type: Floods ($4.5 million in annual damage)
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#21. North Carolina
- Annual average property damage: $31.3 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $292,280.7
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($23.5 million in annual damage)
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#20. Illinois
- Annual average property damage: $38.7 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $307,761.7
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($25.6 million in annual damage)
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#19. New Mexico
- Annual average property damage: $6.6 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $310,509.1
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($3.5 million in annual damage)
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#18. Utah
- Annual average property damage: $11.7 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $345,543.5
- Most damaging disaster type: Wildfires ($6.2 million in annual damage)
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#17. Tennessee
- Annual average property damage: $25.6 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $362,508.4
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($24 million in annual damage)
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#16. Missouri
- Annual average property damage: $22.6 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $365,684.4
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($19.6 million in annual damage)
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#15. Alaska
- Annual average property damage: $2.9 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $392,017.5
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($1.6 million in annual damage)
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#14. California
- Annual average property damage: $184.4 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $472,492.5
- Most damaging disaster type: Wildfires ($164.5 million in annual damage)
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#13. Vermont
- Annual average property damage: $3.1 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $479,434.8
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($2.2 million in annual damage)
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#12. Washington
- Annual average property damage: $43.7 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $561,205.0
- Most damaging disaster type: Wildfires ($41.8 million in annual damage)
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#11. Wisconsin
- Annual average property damage: $42.9 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $727,551.5
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($14.5 million in annual damage)
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#10. Wyoming
- Annual average property damage: $4.7 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $801,438.0
- Most damaging disaster type: Floods ($2.7 million in annual damage)
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#9. West Virginia
- Annual average property damage: $21.7 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $1,223,132.8
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($11.6 million in annual damage)
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#8. South Dakota
- Annual average property damage: $11.2 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $1,233,768.3
- Most damaging disaster type: Hails ($7.3 million in annual damage)
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#7. Iowa
- Annual average property damage: $49.5 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $1,546,090.2
- Most damaging disaster type: Tornados ($33.8 million in annual damage)
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#6. Nebraska
- Annual average property damage: $32.2 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $1,636,407.8
- Most damaging disaster type: Thunderstorm winds ($12.7 million in annual damage)
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#5. Colorado
- Annual average property damage: $113.3 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $1,940,924.7
- Most damaging disaster type: Hails ($61.8 million in annual damage)
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#4. North Dakota
- Annual average property damage: $15.4 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $1,976,917.9
- Most damaging disaster type: Hails ($8.7 million in annual damage)
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#3. Michigan
- Annual average property damage: $246.1 million
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $2,452,509.6
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($218.3 million in annual damage)
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#2. Texas
- Annual average property damage: $5.6 billion
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $18,564,520.8
- Most damaging disaster type: Flash floods ($4.5 billion in annual damage)
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#1. Louisiana
- Annual average property damage: $3.2 billion
- Annual property damage per 100K people: $69,646,412.5
- Most damaging disaster type: Hurricanes ($1.9 billion in annual damage)
Data reporting by Emma Rubin. Story editing by Brian Budzynski. Copy editing by Paris Close.
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SPRINGFIELD — The Doobie Brothers will headline the Illinois State Fair grandstand Saturday, Aug. 12.
The rock band is known for its roots-based, guitar-driven rock and roll, with accolades that include a 2020 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, four Grammy Awards and more than 48 million records sold over five decades.
“It is not often we get the opportunity to have a band that has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame play at the Illinois State Fair,” said Rebecca Clark, manager of the state fair. “The Doobie Brothers transcend generations making this a show for all fairgoers.”
Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday, at the Illinois State Fair Box Office and on Ticketmaster, ranging from $75 to $140.
A $30 pre-show party ticket is also offered as an upgrade for all Illinois State Fair concerts.
The fair runs Aug. 10-20 in Springfield. Performances have been announced for every night except Mondays, with appearances from Old Dominion, Alanis Morissette, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Nelly and more.
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Contact Kelsey Watznauer at (309) 820-3254. Follow her on Twitter: @kwatznauer.
Patrick Simmons, Marc Russo, Tom Johnston and John McFee of The Doobie Brothers seen at the Le Festival d'ete de Quebec on Monday, July 13, 2015 in Quebec City, Canada. | https://pantagraph.com/life-entertainment/local/music/the-doobie-brothers-join-2023-illinois-state-fair-lineup/article_c091897a-1b49-11ee-9bc9-9b7de42f6883.html | 2023-07-05T18:07:13 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/life-entertainment/local/music/the-doobie-brothers-join-2023-illinois-state-fair-lineup/article_c091897a-1b49-11ee-9bc9-9b7de42f6883.html |
A press release from BPD said officers were dispatched at 11:28 p.m. to a fireworks complaint on Bandecon Way.
Officers investigating at the scene then found evidence that shots had been fired, the release said, including damage to a vehicle and a nearby residence.
BPD said no one was hurt.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective J. Freeman at 309-434-2565 or jfreeman@cityblm.org.
TO remain anonymous, BPD's Crime & intelligence Analysis Unit can be reached at 309-434-2963 or CIAU@cityblm.org. Information can also be texted to 847411 by texting the word "BPDTIPS," and inserting a space before your tip information. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-courts/bloomington-police-investigate-sunday-shots-fired/article_553adffa-1b53-11ee-8782-537d21021d8c.html | 2023-07-05T18:07:20 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-courts/bloomington-police-investigate-sunday-shots-fired/article_553adffa-1b53-11ee-8782-537d21021d8c.html |
BIG SPRING, Texas — The Blue Energy Services Classic Car Show will be taking place on July 9.
It will be held at the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez TX State Veterans Home from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. BBQ will be served and all donations will go to the home.
For more information about the event, people can visit the Blue Energy Services Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/blue-energy-services-classic-car-show-to-take-place-on-july-9/513-2e546831-ca7a-4717-8d97-5270834fb019 | 2023-07-05T18:15:27 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/blue-energy-services-classic-car-show-to-take-place-on-july-9/513-2e546831-ca7a-4717-8d97-5270834fb019 |
BIG SPRING, Texas — The City of Big Spring and Keep Big Spring Beautiful will be holding an eWaste Recycling Day on July 15.
The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or until the truck fills. It will be held at the Big Sandy Landfill on 3810 Old Colorado City Hwy in Big Spring. All electronics will be responsibly recycled.
Some of the accepted items include computers, lithium batteries, computer accessories, printers, copiers, gaming systems and many more. For more information about the event and what can be recycled, either call Ken Meeks at 817-919-6229 or go to the Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-big-spring-and-keep-big-spring-beautiful-to-hold-an-ewaste-recycling-day/513-7590451c-3083-4817-ac60-758d04d178fe | 2023-07-05T18:15:33 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-big-spring-and-keep-big-spring-beautiful-to-hold-an-ewaste-recycling-day/513-7590451c-3083-4817-ac60-758d04d178fe |
MIDLAND, Texas — Both the Midland Seniors Citizens Center and Southeast Senior Center will be closed on July 7.
The closures will be due to staff meetings taking place. The Midland Senior Citizens Center is located at 3303 W. Illinois Ave, while the Southeast Senior Center is located at 1803 E. Indiana Ave.
For more information, people can visit the City of Midland Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/senior-citizen-centers-in-midland-to-be-closed-on-july-7/513-508746ad-31b0-43c8-9071-aac3e2d8519d | 2023-07-05T18:15:43 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/senior-citizen-centers-in-midland-to-be-closed-on-july-7/513-508746ad-31b0-43c8-9071-aac3e2d8519d |
Violence rippled across the tris-tate area over the holiday, including in northern New Jersey, where at least two people were killed and several others were hurt in a Wednesday morning shooting in Paterson.
A heavy police presence was seen Wednesday morning on Jersey Street -- located in an industrial section of the city -- although, it remains unclear exactly what time the shooting happened.
The scene had multiple evidence markers throughout, possibly indicating that several shots were fired.
While, NBC 4 New York confirmed the two deaths, it is unclear exactly how many people were injured in this shooting or if it was some sort of drive-by shooting.
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Additional information was not immediately available.
This news comes as New York City is also grappling with overnight violence, including a string of shootings, that has also left at least two dead. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-killed-several-others-hurt-in-northern-new-jersey-shooting/4479287/ | 2023-07-05T18:17:02 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-killed-several-others-hurt-in-northern-new-jersey-shooting/4479287/ |
What to Know
- Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, are separating but not divorcing after 29 years of a marriage that helped lift de Blasio into the mayor’s job.
- McCray, 68, confirmed the separation in a text to The Associated Press after The New York Times published a story in which she and De Blasio, 62, said they will continue to share the same Brooklyn townhouse while dating other people.
- They arrived together at the realization that the spark had gone out of their relationship, they told the newspaper in a joint interview.
Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, are separating but not divorcing after 29 years of a marriage that helped lift de Blasio into the mayor’s job.
McCray, 68, confirmed the separation in a text to The Associated Press after The New York Times published a story in which she and De Blasio, 62, said they will continue to share the same Brooklyn townhouse while dating other people.
They arrived together at the realization that the spark had gone out of their relationship, they told the newspaper in a joint interview.
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“You can’t fake it,” McCray said.
“You can feel when things are off,” de Blasio said, “and you don’t want to live that way.”
McCray said the pair spoke to the Times in an effort to head off gossip.
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“As very public people embarking on a new chapter, we thought it better to say all this openly before anyone tries to find negativity, or before any misunderstandings occur,” she told the AP.
McCray said she and de Blasio “have only respect and admiration for each other, and the sense of wonder that we ever found each other to begin with.”
De Blasio did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
De Blasio, at the time the city’s public advocate, entered the 2013 Democratic mayoral primary race as an underdog but came out on top, thanks partly to the sexting scandal that doomed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner’s campaign. De Blasio went on to serve two terms as mayor and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Eric Adams.
De Blasio, who is white, and McCray, who is Black, met in the early 1990s while both were working for New York City’s first Black mayor, Democrat David Dinkins.
Their interracial family helped boost de Blasio’s 2013 campaign, particularly after their teenage son, Dante de Blasio, starred in a TV ad promising that his father would end policies of billionaire three-term Mayor Mike Bloomberg like stop-and-frisk policing.
McCray was often by de Blasio’s side during his two terms as mayor and was put in charge of a mental health initiative called ThriveNYC that was criticized for its $1 billion price tag and dearth of quantifiable results.
She joined him for the announcement of his short-lived run for the 2020 Democratic presidential campaign, although she told the Times that she had doubts about the endeavor.
“I thought it was a distraction,” she said.
“Kind of true,” de Blasio conceded. “Point for Chirlane.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/you-cant-fake-it-former-nyc-mayor-de-blasio-and-wife-announce-separation-but-not-divorce/4479476/ | 2023-07-05T18:17:08 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/you-cant-fake-it-former-nyc-mayor-de-blasio-and-wife-announce-separation-but-not-divorce/4479476/ |
The four casinos located in Northwest Indiana likely will not face new competition from the south suburbs for at least 18 more months.
Construction of the Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino straddling Homewood and East Hazel Crest, Illinois, is underway adjacent to Interstate 80/294 at Halsted Street — about six miles west of the Illinois-Indiana state line.
But redevelopment agreements recently approved by the two communities now show an anticipated project completion date of Jan. 1, 2025, in place of initial opening projections of mid-2023 or early 2024.
The agreements also note a January 2025 opening is "approximate" and "may be extended/delayed by the developer."
Wind Creek officials did not respond to a request for comment on the longer timeline. Its website merely indicates the 70,000-square foot casino and 252-room, 16-story hotel, expected to employ up to 800 full-time workers, are "coming soon."
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Records show the Illinois Gaming Board on Dec. 8, 2021, selected Wind Creek — a commercial enterprise of the Alabama-based Poarch Band of Creek Indians — to develop the south suburban Cook County casino authorized by the 2019 Illinois General Assembly.
A ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for the casino was held last summer. Though only recently has there been any visible, vertical construction at the site.
Once complete, the Wind Creek casino will feature 1,350 slot machines and 56 table games, or about 80% of the capacity of the gaming floor at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, which is located six miles east of the Illinois-Indiana state line adjacent to Interstate 80/94 at Burr Street in Gary.
The hotel at the south suburban casino is expected to be about the same size as the high-rise hotel at the Ameristar Casino on Lake Michigan in East Chicago.
Wind Creek, which prevailed over competing casino plans submitted by Matteson, Lynwood and Calumet City, opted against opening a temporary casino in the south suburbs while construction is underway.
As a result, the initial competition for Northwest Indiana's casinos from Illinois' gaming expansion binge will come from the temporary Bally's Casino, with 750 slot machines and 50 table games, set to open later this summer or fall at the former Medinah Temple in Chicago's River North neighborhood.
Construction has yet to begin on Bally's $1.7 billion permanent casino, entertainment and hotel complex at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street in the city's River West neighborhood.
That facility, tentatively scheduled to open in early 2026, will feature some 3,400 slot machines and 173 table games, or approximately twice as many gaming positions as the Hard Rock, along with a 500-room hotel and a 3,000-seat theater, among other amenities.
Gallery: Get to know these new Indiana laws that take effect July 1
AirTags
The unlawful use of a remote tracking device, such as an Apple AirTag, is in most cases a felony, punishable by up to 2½ years behind bars for a repeat offense or if the person being tracked has a protective order against the tracker, or 6 years in prison if the equipment is used for stalking. Prosecutors may also seek a penalty enhancement of up to 6 additional years in prison if the person employing a remote tracking device commits another felony causing serious bodily injury while using the equipment. (Senate Enrolled Act 161 )
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Alcohol permits
The city of Valparaiso is awarded five extra alcohol-sales permits for downtown restaurants. The new permits may be deployed at properties up to 1,500 feet outside the historic district centered on the Porter County Courthouse, instead of the former 700-foot maximum distance. (House Enrolled Act 1200 )
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Animal facilities
All newly constructed or remodeled facilities for dogs and cats, including animal shelters, veterinary offices, pet shops and boarding centers, must have an operating fire alarm system that automatically contacts the local fire or police department, or staff present in the building any time a dog or cat is on site. The mandate follows a 2021 inferno at an Indianapolis pet shop that killed more than 100 animals. (Senate Enrolled Act 277 )
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Annexation
A yet to be constructed residential subdivision located south of Aberdeen, in Porter County, may also employ the voluntary annexation process created last year for the Aberdeen neighborhood to choose to be annexed by Valparaiso, despite being located well outside current city limits. (House Enrolled Act 1418 )
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Book bans
Every public school board and charter school governing body is required to establish a procedure for the parent of any student, or any person residing in the school district, to request the removal of library materials deemed "obscene" or "harmful to minors." School districts must also post a list of the complete holdings of its school libraries on each school’s website and provide a printed copy of the library catalogue to any individual upon request. (House Enrolled Act 1447 )
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Bullying
All Indiana school corporations must update their discipline rules to include provisions prioritizing the safety of bullying victims, as well as to ensure bullying incidents are reported to the parents of the victim and the alleged perpetrator no more than five business days following the incident. School corporations may also set guidelines for determining whether a bullying incident warrants the forced transfer of the victim or the alleged perpetrator to a different school in the district. (House Enrolled Act 1483 )
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Charter schools
The proceeds of each new voter-approved school funding referendum in Lake County must be shared with local charter schools in proportion to the number of children living in the school district who attend charter schools. Beginning July 1, 2024, all incremental property tax revenue growth at Lake County school districts must be shared on a proportional basis with local charter schools. (Senate Enrolled Act 391 , House Enrolled Act 1001 )
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Child molesting
A person over age 21 who has sex with a child less than 14 years old may be sentenced to a maximum term of 50 years in prison, instead of 40. Athletic coaches and workplace supervisors in Indiana no longer are permitted to engage in sexual conduct with certain individuals between ages 16 and 18, similar to other adults in a position of authority over children. (Senate Enrolled Act 301 , House Enrolled Act 1228 )
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Children’s hospitals
Northwest Indiana families covered by Medicaid will continue to have access to children's hospitals in neighboring states after Hoosier lawmakers agreed to maintain Indiana's increased payment rates for services at out-of-state children's hospitals first authorized in 2021. (House Enrolled Act 1313 )
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Domestic violence
Individuals arrested for any of 13 domestic violence-related offenses must be jailed without bail for at least 24 hours after arrest — triple the state's former eight-hour cooling-off period. The crime of invasion of privacy also is a Level 6 felony, instead of a Class A misdemeanor, if the person has a prior, unrelated conviction for stalking. (Senate Enrolled Act 158 )
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Drinking water
Every child care center, child care home and preschool in Indiana is obligated to test its drinking water for lead at least once before Jan. 1, 2026. If the test shows a lead level higher 15 parts per billion, the person responsible for the facility or preschool must either entirely eliminate the lead in the drinking water or install a state-approved lead filtering system. (House Enrolled Act 1138 )
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Electric/hybrid vehicles
The state's special annual fee imposed on owners of electric and hybrid vehicles to make up for their reduced fuel-tax payments increases approximately 44% on Jan. 1, 2024, to account for inflation since the fees first were enacted in 2017. The new rates are $214 for electric vehicles and $72 for hybrid vehicles. (House Enrolled Act 1050 )
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Encroachment
Twenty-five feet is set as the minimum bystander distance if a police officer orders a person to stop approaching when the officer is lawfully engaged in the execution of his or her official duties. Police and firefighters may clear an area 25 feet away from any emergency incident, such as a car crash or fire, or a greater distance if the area is marked using flags, barricades or emergency tape. (House Enrolled Act 1186)
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FAFSA
Every high school senior attending an Indiana public, charter or voucher-accepting private school is required to fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before April 15 to determine their eligibility for grants and loans for postsecondary education. There are no penalties for students or families who fail to fulfill the FAFSA mandate. (Senate Enrolled Act 167 )
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Financial literacy
Successful completion of a one-semester financial literacy class is a new graduation requirement at every public, charter and private high school in Indiana, beginning with the class of 2028. The course must cover basic money management principles, debt management, retirement and investment accounts, taxes, loan applications, interest rate computation, credit scores, personal insurance policies and simple contracts, among other topics. (Senate Enrolled Act 35 )
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Firefighting equipment
All firefighting gear purchased in Indiana beginning July 1, 2024, must include a permanently affixed label indicating whether it contains PFAS, potentially cancer-causing substances, also known as "forever chemicals," used in firefighting equipment because they're heat- and moisture-resistant. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is directed to establish a biomonitoring pilot program to sample the blood of up to 1,000 current and retired firefighters for PFAS. (House Enrolled Act 1341 , 1219 )
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Food and beverage tax
The Merrillville Town Council may impose a food and beverage tax of up to 1% on all dine-in and take-home food and drinks sold at Merrillville eateries, bars and similar outlets. If adopted, the town plans to use the money to construct an 18,000-square foot expansion of the indoor recreational amenities at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center to attract more sports tournaments and out-of-town visitors to Merrillville. (House Enrolled Act 1454 )
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Gender-affirming care
Indiana hospitals and medical providers cannot administer any treatment, including hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs or surgeries, intended to transition the gender of a person under age 18, even if the child has their parent's consent and financial support. Hoosier children currently receiving gender transition hormone therapy must end their treatment by Dec. 31 and de-transition. A federal judge concluded June 16 that most of this law likely is unconstitutional and temporarily halted its enforcement. (Senate Enrolled Act 480 )
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Gary schools
A five-member, appointed school board is reestablished for the Gary Community School Corp. to eventually replace the Indiana Distressed Unit Appeals Board as the governing body for the formerly cash-strapped school district. Gary’s mayor and the Gary Common Council appoint one member each, and the three others are chosen by the Indiana secretary of education, including at least one Gary resident, one resident of Gary or Lake County, and a final member from anywhere. (Senate Enrolled Act 327 )
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Gasoline tax
Indiana's gasoline tax increases by one penny to 34 cents per gallon, and by an additional penny each July 1 through 2027 to account for inflation. The rate was just 18 cents per gallon as recently as June 30, 2017, prior to enactment of the Republican road funding plan. (House Enrolled Act 1001)
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Human trafficking
First-time applicants for a commercial driver’s license must watch an instructional video on how to recognize, prevent and report human trafficking as a condition of receiving a CDL. (House Enrolled Act 1196 )
John Luke, file, The Times
Illiana Expressway
All references in state law to the never-constructed Illiana Expressway, a public-private toll road that would have connected Interstate 65 in south Lake County to Interstate 55 near Joliet, Illinois, in an effort to relieve through-truck congestion on the Borman Expressway, are deleted in the hope of ending Illiana uncertainty that has depressed property values and slowed development in south Lake County. (Senate Enrolled Act 44 )
Natalie Battaglia, file, The Times
Inmate gender
The Indiana Department of Correction cannot use any state or federal dollars to provide "sexual reassignment surgery" to state prison inmates, even if the surgery is deemed medically necessary. (House Enrolled Act 1569 )
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Insurance fund
The state insurance commissioner may begin the process of permanently closing the funds operated by the largely inactive Indiana Political Subdivision Risk Management Commission and returning the $5 million remaining in the commission's accounts to entities including the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District and the city of Portage. (Senate Enrolled Act 353 )
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Juror pay
The pay for prospective jurors is doubled to $30 a day while seated jurors must be paid $80 a day for the first five days of a trial, and $90 for each trial day thereafter. Prospective and seated jurors also continue to be entitled to a daily mileage reimbursement for travel to and from the court. It's Indiana's first juror pay increase in a quarter-century. (House Enrolled Act 1466 )
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Juveniles
Law enforcement officers no longer can intentionally lie to children under age 18 during an interrogation in an effort to secure a confession or for any other purpose. In addition, a police officer who takes a child into custody at a school, or during a school-sponsored event, must attempt to immediately notify the student's parent, guardian or emergency contact. (Senate Enrolled Act 415 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Lake County convention center
The Lake County Board of Commissioners must begin soliciting proposals to construct and operate a convention center and adjacent hotel. The Lake County Council may increase the innkeepers' tax rate on hotel stays up to 10% from 5% to partially fund the convention center. The city of Gary can obtain up to $3 million a year for blighted building demolition from the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority, so long as the city puts up a matching amount. (Senate Enrolled Act 434 )
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Lake County recorder
The Lake County Council is authorized to make a one-time transfer from the county's overstuffed elected officials training fund to the recorder's records perpetuation fund to help complete projects underway for the past two years aimed at improving accuracy in the county's record-keeping systems. (Senate Enrolled Act 65 )
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Landlords
Utility companies may ask a judge to appoint a receiver when a multifamily residential property owner with more than four units hasn't paid a utility bill for the property for an extended period of time. If appointed, the receiver would have broad powers to operate the rental property in place of the landlord, including the authority to collect rents, pay debts and even sell the property. (Senate Enrolled Act 114 )
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Little Calumet River
The Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission is subject only to directives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when engaged in the removal of sediment and flood-causing debris, or when making improvements to the riverbank. It's not obligated to follow Indiana Department of Environmental Management mandates that go above and beyond federal requirements. (Senate Enrolled Act 412 )
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Lost farmland
The Indiana Department of Agriculture is directed to conduct an inventory of all farmland lost in the state between 2010 and 2022, and to identify the primary cause of the farmland reduction. The agency must submit a report to the General Assembly by July 1, 2024, detailing its findings and any recommendations, including potential legislation. (House Enrolled Act 1557 )
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Machine guns
The definition of machine gun is revised to include a firearm with an attached "switch," or any similar device, that enables fully automatic shooting with a single pull of the trigger. A person with a switch attached to their gun is subject to a variety of state penalty enhancements for the possession or use of a machine gun. (House Enrolled Act 1365 )
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Mail-in ballots
To receive an absentee ballot, Indiana citizens age 18 and up submitting a paper application for a mail-in ballot must now provide their driver's license number, state identification card number, or voter identification number, along with the last four digits of their Social Security number, or a photocopy of the voter's driver's license or state ID card. (House Enrolled Act 1334 )
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Mental health
An additional $50 million is provided to expand community mental health services across the state, a toll-free help line to provide confidential emotional support and referrals is created, Indiana is authorized to participate in the national 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline, and the Indiana Behavioral Health Commission is reestablished. (Senate Enrolled Act 1 )
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Military bases
Citizens of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, and companies based in or controlled by individuals from those counties, are prohibited from leasing, purchasing or otherwise acquiring real property located adjacent to any military installation in Indiana. (Senate Enrolled Act 477 )
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Military pay
Military wages earned by a member of an active or reserve component of the United States armed forces or National Guard are 100% exempt from Indiana income tax. The tax exemption is expected to reduce state and local income tax receipts by $30 million to $50 million a year. (House Enrolled Act 1034 )
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Pension investments
The $45 billion Indiana Public Retirement System is prohibited from contracting with investment managers who consider environmental, social or governance (ESG) factors — such as reducing air pollution or ensuring diverse corporate board membership — when making investment decisions, unless the INPRS board determines ESG investments are in the financial best interest of its members. INPRS also is required to divest all of its holdings that are closely associated with the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (House Enrolled Act 1008 , Senate Enrolled Act 268 )
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Public health
More state resources are available to local public health departments to prioritize preventative health care and enact other organizational and mission-driven reforms following the COVID-19 pandemic. Altogether, $225 million is appropriated over two years to begin the work. (Senate Enrolled Act 4 )
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School board elections
The start of the 30-day school board filing period is shifted in 2024 to mid-May from late-July to give Hoosier voters more time to learn about the nonpartisan candidates running for local school boards and what they stand for. (Senate Enrolled Act 177 )
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Service animals
Only a dog or miniature horse qualifies as a service animal for individuals with disabilities in Indiana. Facilities open to the public must take reasonable steps to accommodate a disabled Hoosier assisted by a dog or miniature horse. (House Enrolled Act 1354 )
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Sex education
Teachers and other school personnel are explicitly prohibited from providing instruction on "human sexuality" to students in prekindergarten through third grade. Indiana schools typically don't provide any kind of sex education until at least fifth grade, except for state-mandated programs focused on preventing child abuse and child sexual abuse, which must continue under the law. (House Enrolled Act 1608 )
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SNAP assistance
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is directed to simplify the process for senior citizens and disabled Hoosiers to apply for federal food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. Qualified applicants automatically remain eligible for SNAP benefits for up to three years, so long as they annually certify their income remains at or below the level required to receive SNAP assistance. (Senate Enrolled Act 334 )
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Speed cameras
The Indiana Department of Transportation is authorized to use camera enforcement to ticket motorists exceeding the speed limit by at least 11 mph in highway work zones. Speeding motorists would get off with a warning for a first violation, a $75 fine for the second and a $150 fine for each subsequent violation. (House Enrolled Act 1015 )
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State comptroller
The office of auditor of state is redesignated as the "state comptroller" for all public and legal purposes to better reflect its duties overseeing state accounting tasks and financial reporting, and to try to eliminate the mistaken belief that it audits the books of local governments or the tax returns of individual Hoosiers. (House Enrolled Act 1001 )
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Storage units
Storage companies are authorized to seize the storage unit of a delinquent renter just five days after a missed payment, instead of 30 days. An auction of the stored contents may be held if the rent remains unpaid after 60 days, instead of 90. (House Enrolled Act 1621 )
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Tax sales
Individuals barred from bidding on tax sale properties, due to unpaid property taxes of their own or for any other reason, are prohibited from being assigned a tax sale certificate by another successful bidder. Lake County also may begin using other means to dispose of land parcels with unpaid property taxes that otherwise continually churn through tax sales. (Senate Enrolled Acts 156 and 157 )
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Taxpayer receipt
The Indiana Department of Revenue must make available to each Hoosier who paid income taxes in the prior year a detailed receipt showing how the money paid by the taxpayer is being spent by the state. The receipt must be provided in an electronic format on a state website. (House Enrolled Act 1499 )
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Teachers unions
School superintendents no longer have a statutory obligation to regularly meet with the union representative of school employees, outside of collective bargaining periods, to discuss various issues relating to school operations, such as curriculum, teaching materials, hiring and retention, performance evaluations, student discipline, class size, school safety and working hours. (Senate Enrolled Act 486 )
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Throwing stars
The easily concealable, star-shaped, knife-like weapons with blades set at different angles are treated the same as other types of knives recognized by Indiana — ending a nearly four-decade state throwing star ban. Throwing stars still cannot be brought to a school, on a school bus or another student transport vehicle. (Senate Enrolled Act 77 )
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Transit Development District
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) is authorized to establish a Transit Development District (TDD) centered on Valparaiso's bus station at 260 Brown St., and to sell bonds to speed construction of nearby transit-oriented residential and retail development, subject to local planning and zoning ordinances. The borrowed funds will be paid back using the captured growth of state income and local property tax revenues in the TDD. (House Enrolled Act 1046 )
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21st Century Scholars
Eligible students automatically are enrolled in the state's 21st Century Scholars program that guarantees a low- or no-cost college education to individuals who comply with program guidelines. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education must inform eligible students and their families of their enrollment in the program, along with the academic requirements the student must meet to obtain and maintain a college tuition scholarship. (House Enrolled Act 1449 )
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Valparaiso lawsuit
Valparaiso's legal efforts to require video streaming services pay a franchise fee of 5% of local gross revenue for using equipment located in the public right-of-way to transmit programming, similar to cable television companies, are squelched by a retroactive law specifically exempting streaming services from the fee. (House Enrolled Act 1454 )
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Xylazine
Coroners in all 92 Indiana counties must test apparent opioid overdose victims for xylazine. Also known as "Tranq," xylazine is a sedative and pain reliever primarily used in veterinary medicine that's increasingly being cut into supplies of fentanyl, cocaine and heroin, putting users of those substances at higher risk of suffering fatal drug poisoning. (House Enrolled Act 1286 )
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HOBART — It’s been a few years, but a 111-year-old family tradition returned to this city’s Fourth of July parade.
A 1912 Mighty Michigan Motor Car Model K that has been in the Fleck family since the early 20th century was back in the parade, making its first appearance there since 1915.
Around 1911, Michael Fleck purchased a new Model K touring car and brought it home to Hobart. The car has been in the family ever since, being stored in various garages and barns around Northwest Indiana.
Fast-forward a century to 2011, when Janet Ewen Correll and husband Craig of Carlsbad, California, purchased the car from Steve Dickey of Hebron. Janet and Steve are both great-grandchildren of Fleck. Dickey and his father Phillip did some restoration on the vehicle in the 1960s and ‘70s, but they never got the car running.
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“Oh, gosh,” Craig Correll replied when asked how much time and money the couple invested in the family treasure. “We’ve spent 10 years on it.”
According to records, only 7,200 Michigans of any sort were manufactured between 1910 and 1913. Of those, only a dozen or so are known to exist today.
“This is our family car. It’s our family history,” Janet Correll said.
The couple gave their classic car a deep olive-green color; the original color was black. The vehicle maintains the steering wheel on the right driver’s side.
The 40-horsepower engine has done 42-43 miles an hour, and the vehicle has traveled coast to coast, from California to New York.
While enroute to Indiana, the car stopped in Missouri for a visit with John Fleck. Born in 1927, he is a son of the original owner and rode in the car as a boy.
The Michigan Motor Car Co. started in 1909 as the Michigan Buggy Co. The company was bankrupt and went out of business by the end of 1913.
Company managers were indicted on stock manipulation and embezzlement charges. The company’s chief financial officers served two years in a federal penitentiary.
The Corrells’ Model K bears the serial number 2531 K, placing it in the middle of production years. The vehicles were never branded Mighty, and it is believed the moniker was the product of an advertising promotion.
Following a stop Monday at Third and Main streets for photos, the vehicle stopped at the Hobart Historical Society Museum, where its riders were greeter by relatives and Paula Isolampi, president of the local historians.
Riding in the vehicle, along with the Corrells, were Sally Davis of Hobart and Jeff Ewen of Baghdad, Kentucky, two more great-grandchildren of Michael Fleck. All were dressed in garbs of 1915.
Dressed as a Hobart librarian from 1915, Isolampi noted, “This is a part of Hobart history. A lot of people could not afford cars back then. It cost $1,500 new, which was a lot back then.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/car-returns-to-hobart-parade-108-years-later/article_ef344e96-19d9-11ee-b8f0-ef5c721c8209.html | 2023-07-05T18:18:40 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/car-returns-to-hobart-parade-108-years-later/article_ef344e96-19d9-11ee-b8f0-ef5c721c8209.html |
Peoria studying new prices for downtown parking
Possible changes are coming to public parking in downtown Peoria.
City officials are conducting a study on parking in Peoria, exploring possible updates to how public parking is operated and how much it should cost to park in downtown Peoria's parking decks, lots and street parking spots.
Peoria City Council members asked city staff to conduct the study. Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich said results of the study are expected in the fall.
City officials are looking at parking usage and availability downtown, while also examining how other cities are managing their public downtown parking operations as part of the study, Urich said.
Peoria owns four parking structures in the city. Three of those are downtown: the Jefferson Street parking deck across the street from City Hall, the Niagra Deck on the corner of Main and Jefferson streets and the Twin Towers parking garage underneath the Twin Towers on Fulton Street.
"We are going to look at what are some other options towards a fee structure or a financing structure to see what we can come up with," Urich said. "Nothing has been determined as of yet, and there have been no decisions made by the City Council about what to do."
A lack of parking is not an issue downtown, Urich said.
"There is ample on-street parking. There is plenty of parking in the decks," Urich said.
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Peoria city officials did not provide data on parking, including occupancy rates and revenue.
Will public parking be made free downtown?
It is highly unlikely the study being conducted by the city will result in public parking being free in downtown Peoria. The study's goal is to explore a fee or payment system for downtown parking, not to explore making it free.
Operating a parking structure, as Michael Freilinger of Peoria's Downtown Development Corporation puts it, is a financial "loss leader." Making it free would cost the city money.
But, free downtown parking would be an "interesting concept" in attracting business downtown, Freilinger said.
"That is an incentive I think would be significant for businesses who are looking to move downtown," Freilinger said. "As a comparison, if you are out in a place where you've got a lot of free surface parking, it makes it attractive for your employees. Well, if you go downtown, you've got to pay a certain amount a month for parking."
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Freilinger laments that any plan for free parking would not likely be financially sound for the city. But it could have other positive impacts.
"Whether it's worth the investment, I can't answer that," he said. "But I can tell you when developers come to the city and they're looking at redeveloping, they are definitely considering the availability of parking and the cost of it. So if it's free, and I know it's available in the Central Business District, that could help us attract businesses to move downtown and perhaps even some developers to come in and redevelop a project and take some commercial space off the market and convert it into residential."
Many of Peoria's downtown buildings are vacant or mostly vacant. For example, the PNC building at 301 SW Adams downtown is roughly 80% vacant and the Creve Croeur building at 304 SW Jefferson is nearly 100% vacant. Those empty office spaces contribute to the vast availability of downtown parking.
"That's a lot of employees that are not working downtown, and those people are not parking downtown," Freilinger said. | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/07/05/what-is-the-future-of-parking-in-downtown-peoria-city-examines-options/70298630007/ | 2023-07-05T18:19:55 | 0 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/07/05/what-is-the-future-of-parking-in-downtown-peoria-city-examines-options/70298630007/ |
SCRANTON, Pa. — Two more people involved in a theft ring that stole sports memorabilia, works of art, and antiques appeared in federal court in Scranton on Wednesday morning.
Thomas Trotta entered a guilty plea to theft of major artwork.
Dawn Trotta, his sister, was also in court with the same attorney, which the judge said was a conflict of interest. She will have to come back to court with a new attorney before pleading guilty.
Daryl Rinker, Ralph Parry, and Frank Tassiello entered guilty pleas last week.
Damien Boland, Alfred Atsus, and Joseph Atsus have pleaded not guilty to all counts and are awaiting trial. That has been scheduled for later this year.
Nicholas Dombek is still a fugitive.
Investigators said the thefts happened over the last 20 years.
The group allegedly stole items from 20 museums and other places across New Jersey, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania.
Several spots were targeted in Lackawanna County, including the Scranton Country Club in 2011. Thieves left with 11 trophies.
The ring targeted the Everhart Museum in Scranton in 2005 when Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock paintings were stolen.
Some of the items stolen include:
- A Christy Mathewson jersey and two contracts signed by Mathewson were stolen in 1999 from Keystone College in Factoryville, Pennsylvania
- “Le Grande Passion” by Andy Warhol and “Springs Winter” by Jackson Pollock were stolen in 2005 from the Everhart Museum, Scranton, Pennsylvania.
- Nine World Series rings, seven other championship rings, and two MVP plaques awarded to Yogi Berra, worth over $1,000,000, stolen in 2014 from the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center, Little Falls, New Jersey
- Six championship belts, including four awarded to Carmen Basilio and two awarded to Tony Zale stolen in 2015 from the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Canastota, New York
- The Hickok Belt and MVP Trophy awarded to Roger Maris, stolen in 2016 from the Roger Maris Museum, Fargo, North Dakota.
- The U.S. Amateur Trophy and a Hickok Belt awarded to Ben Hogan, stolen in 2012 from the USGA Golf Museum & Library, Liberty Corner, New Jersey.
- Fourteen trophies and other awards worth over $300,000 stolen in 2012 from the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, Goshen, New York
- Five trophies worth over $400,000, including the 1903 Belmont Stakes Trophy, stolen in 2013 from the National Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs, New York.
- Eleven trophies, including four awarded to Art Wall, Jr., stolen in 2011 from the Scranton Country Club, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
- Three antique firearms worth a combined $1,000,000, stolen in 2006 from Space Farms: Zoo & Museum, Wantage, New Jersey
- A 1903/1904 Tiffany Lamp, stolen in 2010 from the Lackawanna Historical Society, Scranton, Pennsylvania
- “Upper Hudson” by Jasper Cropsey, worth approximately $500,000, and two antique firearms worth over $300,000, stolen in 2011 from Ringwood Manor, Ringwood, New Jersey
- $400,000 worth of gold nuggets, stolen in 2011 from the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, New Jersey
- Various gems, minerals, and other items were stolen in 2017 from the Franklin Mineral Museum in Franklin, New Jersey
- An antique shotgun worth over $30,000 was stolen in 2018 from Space Farms: Zoo & Museum, Wantage, New Jersey
- Various jewelry and other items from multiple antique and jewelry stores in New York, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania.
This investigation involved dozens of law enforcement agencies, including the FBI.
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AUSTIN, Texas — A TikTok video going viral online shows a DoorDash delivery driver in Texas swearing at a customer over the $5 tip she gave him for a $20 order.
"I just want to say it's a nice house for a $5 tip," the driver can be heard saying as he walks away from a home in the door camera video posted to TikTok earlier this week by a user under the name Lacey Purciful.
The woman in the video can be heard saying "you're welcome" in a seemingly sarcastic tone.
"F*** you," the driver responds before walking away.
The video has been viewed more than 25 million times since it was posted.
In a separate post days later, Purciful says in the comment section that the driver had been fired and she got refunded the $5 tip as a credit. A DoorDash spokesperson confirmed the driver was removed from their platform and reached out to this customer.
"Respectfully asking for a tip is acceptable but abusing or harassing someone is never acceptable," the DoorDash spokesperson told WFAA in an email. "Our rules exist to help ensure everyone who uses our platform - Dashers, customers, merchants - have a safe and enjoyable experience. We expect everyone to treat others with respect and we will enforce our rules fairly and consistently."
It appears the incident happened in the area of Austin, Texas, but is unclear precisely where in relation to the state capital. Purciful has posted numerous videos about the city of Austin and also Austin police. Another one of her posts from March also garnered millions of views, where she shows the scene of a car crash.
The viral video sparked conversation in the comment section about tipping culture in the US. Many complained the tipping culture has reached its ... tipping point, something WFAA's Jason Wheeler has touched on this year.
Thirty-one percent of people surveyed by Forbes feel pressured by the process of tipping. Which means they are probably feeling pressured often these days. Fifty-one percent of people in another survey said they have been adding a gratuity when they normally wouldn’t just because they were presented a screen at checkout.
Wheeler also talks about how generous Texas tippers are compared to the rest of the US.
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WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas — One person has died after a fire involving bees broke out in White Settlement, officials told WFAA.
White Settlement police said a beekeeper was found after a fire broke out at a home near Vaquero Street and Silver Creek Road. Police said it was unclear if the man had suffered a medical emergency while tending to the bees or if the bees had swarmed the man prior to the fire.
The origin and cause of the fire remains under investigation, police said.
A witness to the scene told police that the man had gone to the bee hives to harvest honey, likely using a bee smoker to collect it. The device included a nozzle, billow and fire chamber. If the device had fallen to the ground, police said it is possible that a fire started around the vegetation.
The incident remained under investigation and the man's
Firefighters who were stung by bees during the response were not injured and did not require treatment, police said.
No other details about the incident were released. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/white-settlement-beekeeper-killed-in-fire-july-5/287-ab1f52e6-085c-4ad1-bdca-91414e06ed02 | 2023-07-05T18:32:58 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/white-settlement-beekeeper-killed-in-fire-july-5/287-ab1f52e6-085c-4ad1-bdca-91414e06ed02 |
To celebrate National Ice Cream Month, we asked you to let us know your favorite ice cream spots in our region.
We received all of your sweet submissions, and now it’s time to let you know the top picks.
And, if you’re looking to cool down this summer with a tasty treat, be sure to check out some of these awesome local businesses near you.
Without further ado, here are the top 10 ice cream spots in Central and Southwest Virginia, according to you!
Do you agree with the results? Let us know your favorite ice cream spots in the comments!
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ANGELS CAMP, Calif. — First responders in Calaveras County are searching for a man who jumped into the water at Camp Nine Bridge and never resurfaced.
According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, it happened around 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
The 35-year-old man jumped off the bridge into the water and didn’t come back up.
The sheriff’s office says search efforts for him are ongoing, and that this is the second drowning in two weeks at the Melones Reservoir.
“We urge the public to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines when enjoying recreational activities near bodies of water. While the New Melones Reservoir and its surrounding areas offer natural beauty and recreational opportunities, it is crucial to prioritize personal safety and make responsible choices,” wrote the sheriff’s office.
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Also, in an unrelated incident, a man from Murphys suffered from severe injuries Friday at the Glory Hole Marina at the Melones Reservoir.
In this case, the sheriff’s office says the man was trying to dock his boat with a houseboat when he fell overboard, the boat went over him, and he was struck by the propeller.
He was flown to Valley Hospital and his current condition is unknown.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A pedestrian was hit and killed on I-5, Monday morning.
The deadly crash happened just south of Richards Boulevard in Sacramento.
CHP says the pedestrian was crossing the highway from the northbound lanes to the southbound lanes when the driver of a vehicle hit them.
The pedestrian was thrown onto the freeway and came to rest on the center divide. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
CHP says drugs, alcohol or mechanical defects were not a factor in the crash.
The pedestrian's identity has not been released yet.
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GARDEN PLAIN, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a stream advisory for a couple of creeks south of Garden Plain.
The KDHE says people and animals should stay out of Polecat Creek and the confluence of Clear Creek.
Officials say the weather caused a power outage at the City of Garden Plain’s wastewater plant, and there may be elevated bacteria and contaminant levels in the creeks.
The City of Garden Plain is working to fix the problem at the wastewater plant, but in the meantime, everyone and their pets should stay out of the creek water until the KDHE gives the all-clear. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/stay-out-of-water-kdhe-warns-of-garden-plain-creeks/ | 2023-07-05T18:53:40 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/stay-out-of-water-kdhe-warns-of-garden-plain-creeks/ |
The plain and simple update is this: Patches, the exorbitantly obese rescue cat, has lost more than three pounds since his first doctor's visit after going to live with Kay Ford 11 weeks ago and almost seven pounds since being surrendered to Richmond Animal Care and Control.
But there is so much more to the story.
Patches has gone from an overweight, 6-year-old cat that at a stunning 42 pounds was a peculiar curiosity to a gradually-slimming-down, completely charming boy who has become a worldwide sensation.
Because of the considerable interest in Patches before she adopted him, Ford felt a responsibility to keep his fans informed of his weight loss progress, so she turned to social media. With her delightful daily posts, she has done that and then some. She has engaged an international following that has rallied around Patches, cheering his every move (and every few ounces of his slow, but steady weight loss) and, in the process, found something that is too often in short supply these days: community.
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“What this has become is much more than a weight loss journal for Patches,” said Ford, standing in the kitchen of her Mechanicsville home last week. “It’s beyond anything I ever imagined.”
Her Patches’ Journey Facebook page now has 37,000 followers from more than 60 countries. A follower from Antarctica recently joined, giving Patches fans on all seven continents. And these are not empty numbers. These are people who participate in everything Ford posts about Patches.
When Patches coughed up a hairball the other week — a major milestone in that he had been so uncomfortably bulky he couldn’t even groom himself until recently — the post received more than 6,000 “likes” and more than 500 comments. Way more than when Ford posted pictures of me holding Patches, so I’m thinking the only way we can look at this is that I’m holding Patches back a bit.
I wrote about Patches in late April, soon after he arrived at Ford’s home, and I wanted to write about him once more before retiring. I’ve been following along, just like thousands of others, enthralled by not only Patches’ weight loss challenge but also his seemingly smooth transition to his new family. Besides Ford, there are “siblings”: his look-alike, save for about 25 pounds, brother, Wellesley, and Bella, the totally lovable, totally tiny Yorkshire Terrier. Patches has evolved from staying to himself in a retreat Ford set up for him in the pantry off the kitchen to spending all of his time with the rest of the family, playing and sprawling and splooting in the sunshine streaming through the front door.
He has emerged, Ford says, into being “one cool dude.” Photogenic, too.
I’m also fascinated by what Ford has created on Facebook (and on Instagram): an uplifting environment of positivity and genuine humanity. She’s like a preschool teacher, setting a genial tone for the page’s followers, posting heartwarming photos and snippets about Patches’ day, sharing details about the house for Patches that her grandsons constructed in her dining room, and reading stories written by a group of second-graders in East Wenatchee, Washington, who took on Patches as a class project.
Whenever things look like they might be trending toward getting a little testy among followers, as things online sometimes do, Ford deftly steers the Good Ship Patches — and the conversation — into calmer waters.
“It’s been so much fun,” she said. “I have never laughed so much in my entire life. The followers make me laugh. Patches makes me laugh. Wellesley makes me laugh.”
She’s used her newfound platform to spread not only sunniness but to do good for others. When Richmond Animal Care and Control went through a rough patch recently when it rescued some horses and had to temporarily close its shelter because of a canine flu outbreak, Ford encouraged her followers to donate to RACC, and many did.
Ford has discovered followers come to the page not only to learn about the dry reports about ounces and pounds — he weighed 35.02 pounds at his “Wednesday weigh-in” on July 5 — but also and maybe mostly for the warmth that Patches represents: optimism, happiness and love.
The other week, a follower posted that she has “struggled with depression lately and watching Patches Journey has brought me joy and hope.” In other places, such a comment might have been an opening for an anonymous troll to launch into a cheap personal attack. At Patches’ Journey? A thread of support.
“I am right there with you on the depression struggle, so huge, loving, supportive hugs to you. Patches has made me smile so much since I started following his journey,” wrote one. Added another: “I’ve battled depression/anxiety since childhood. You're not alone. Patches & his hooman bring us moments of daily joy.”
Replied the original poster: “It’s nice to not feel alone, and, yes, he brings me so much joy.”
To reach this point, Ford has been inspired by her daughter, Kelly, who created a social media following as she shared about the medical challenges of her son. Her Prayers for Finn Facebook page, which has 85,000 followers, has generated a lot of goodwill and hope for others and has led her to partner with the American Heart Association.
The other day, Ford received a lovely note from someone who came to Patches’ Journey after knowing of Prayers for Finn. She noted that Ford “must be an amazing person because you have guided your daughter to be an amazing person. You all are incredible people. Thinkers, givers, sharers, nurturers, creators, problem solvers.”
Ford tears up telling me the story, and she showed me her reply:
“I believe Kelly would concur that any goodness we possess and share began with my mother, Kelly’s grandmother. In an age of no social media, with no fanfare, and no one sharing masses of uplifting, encouraging and beautiful words like folks do here, she quietly changed the live of countless people simply by being kind, by being present when she was in the company of others, by listening and remembering what people said and acting without asking if she thought someone needed help or a kind word or a bouquet of flowers.”
Ford knew I’d “get” it because I knew her mom, Margaret Ford, who died in 2019 and whom I wrote about several times. She was the “daffodil lady” who kindly took an interest in my then-5-year-old son when I interviewed her more than 20 years ago about her prize-winning daffodils, and encouraged him to grow daffodils. She became a friend for life.
So, it seems fitting that one of my last stories for the Richmond Times-Dispatch will conclude with a reference to Margaret Ford.
Kay Ford said her mom would be thrilled that Patches had served as another thread to connect our families.
“Daffodils and cats,” she said. “It’s amazing.” | https://richmond.com/news/local/patches-richmond-animal-care-and-control/article_cc62f136-15e9-11ee-9ba0-1b979fc0ee30.html | 2023-07-05T18:57:42 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/patches-richmond-animal-care-and-control/article_cc62f136-15e9-11ee-9ba0-1b979fc0ee30.html |
Search continues for missing 2-year-old girl as alleged kidnapper recovers from injuries
As dozens of police officers searched Lansing-area freeways Wednesday for clues to the whereabouts of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith, her alleged kidnapper was recovering from multiple injuries in a Macomb County hospital while law enforcement officials said they expect him to face criminal charges in two counties.
Wynter was reported missing from her Lansing apartment at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, after police say her mother was sexually assaulted and stabbed by her ex-boyfriend, 26-year-old Rashad Trice. The alleged victim managed to stab Trice in the lower abdomen during the attack, Lansing Police Chief Ellery Sosebee said.
Wynter's one-year-old brother was in the apartment during the assault, although police say Trice left the boy behind and took Wynter with him, stealing his ex-girlfriend's white 2013 Chevrolet Impala and driving toward Metro Detroit. An Amber Alert was issued, and police throughout Michigan were told to be on the lookout for the vehicle.
Trice was arrested in St. Clair Shores early Monday after he allegedly tried to slam the Impala into a St. Clair Shores police cruiser and grab an Eastpointe officer's gun. Officers used a Taser on Trice, arrested him, and took him to a hospital to recover from his injuries, police said.
With Trice in custody, Sosebee said dozens of police officers continued to search for the missing girl. The FBI on Tuesday announced a $25,000 reward for tips to help find Wynter, who has braided shoulder-length hair and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt with rainbows on it.
Multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in the investigation, including the FBI and Michigan State Police. Sosebee said Wednesday's search is focused on highways in the Lansing area.
"We've sent out two groups of 40 cops, with volunteers from departments throughout Ingham County and other areas," the chief said. "We'll be looking on the highways for areas that might have been missed during the other searches."
Sosebee said he's working with Ingham County Prosecutors to determine what charges to bring against Trice.
"He's going to be be arraigned here in Ingham County (when he recovers from his injuries) although we're not sure what charges," Sosebee said. "We're still working out the charges. He's also expected to face charges in the Detroit area."
Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido said he was expecting warrant requests seeking charges against Trice stemming from his alleged actions leading up to his arrest.
At 4:45 a.m. Monday, about five hours after Trice allegedly left the Lansing apartment with Wynter, St. Clair Shores police officers on patrol spotted the suspect's car driving on Harper near 9 Mile road.
"The St. Clair Shores Police Officer attempted a traffic stop," police said in a statement. "The suspect fled from police, leading them on a short pursuit which ended near Little Mack and 10 Mile. The suspect came to a stop after colliding with another St. Clair Shores Police vehicle."
Eastpointe Police officers, who regularly monitor police radio traffic from nearby communities, heard a call go out for help and joined in the chase, said Eastpointe Police Lt. Alex Holish.
"During the chase, the suspect collided with a St. Clair Shores car," Holish said. "Our officers assisted with trying to arrest the suspect, who refused to get out of his car. The officers had to break the window to try to get him out; they didn't know if he was armed or not at that point, so they had him at gunpoint. He grabbed our officer's gun, but the officer was able to retain the weapon. A St. Clair Shores officer used his Taser on the subject and he was taken into custody."
St. Clair Shores police said in their release that one of their officers received medical treatment for injuries sustained in the collision, but was not hospitalized.
"The suspect also sustained injuries from the collision and was transported to a local hospital for treatment," the release said.
Lucido said he expects to bring charges against Trice "within a few days for multiple counts, including his attempt to disarm a police officer, and fleeing and eluding. But medically, I can't arraign him in the hospital, so we have to wait until he's well enough. Then, we can arraign him, and they can then take him back to Ingham County to face whatever charges they'll bring."
Authorities also urge anyone with information about Wynter Cole-Smith's whereabouts to call the FBI tip line at 1 (800) CALL-FBI or go to tips.fbi.gov.
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Family of man killed by Detroit gas station clerk sues ExxonMobil for $100 million
Southfield — The family of a man killed by an ExxonMobil gas station clerk over an alleged dispute over a piece of beef jerky has filed a lawsuit against the clerk charged with killing the customer.
Anthony McNary, 24, was shot and killed by a clerk June 5 at a Mobil gas station in Detroit on 4415 W. Vernor Highway. The clerk, Moad Mohamed Al-Gaham, is charged in Wayne County with first-degree murder.
McNary and Al-Gaham got into a dispute over a piece of beef jerky Al-Gaham believed he was shoplifting, according to the lawsuit. When McNary tried to pay for the jerky, he was told to leave. Al-Gaham locked the doors once McNary was outside, then allegedly shot and killed McNary through the glass doors.
McNary was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the forehead and was later pronounced dead.
"The attack and killing was completely foreseeable and preventable," according to the lawsuit. "Al-Gaham was untrained, unsupervised and had a known history of violence. ... (ExxonMobil) knew or should have known that Defendant Al-Gaham lacked the training, experience, character, mentality and maturity to interact with customers of the Gas Station."
The lawsuit alleges the company either provided a loaded handgun for staff to use or allowed staff to bring a loaded gun onto the premises.
The lawsuit asks for $100 million in damages for corporate negligence and the reckless conduct of store clerk Al-Gaham, as well as negligent hiring, training, supervising and retention of the clerk.
This is the second lawsuit filed within a month against ExxonMobil. The first was filed after a clerk at a Detroit ExxonMobil locked three customers inside the gas station with an irate customer who later shot three other customers in the store, killing one. One of the injured customers, Anthony Bowden, filed the lawsuit.
The clerk, Al-Hassan Aiyash, was charged with involuntary manslaughter stemming from the May 6 shooting. The alleged shooter, Samuel McCray, was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.
"This is the second incident this year that an innocent person has been killed at an ExxonMobil gas station at the hands of one of its employees," said Fieger Law attorney James Harrington. "Both instances show gross corporate negligence and lack of employee training. The violence, carelessness and irresponsibility by ExxonMobil must end."
Al-Gaham was under investigation for another shooting that occurred about a year ago at the time of the shooting that killed McNary, according to the lawsuit and prosecutors. Al-Gaham allegedly shot at a person standing too close to his vehicle, though neither a warrant nor charges have been submitted.
"(ExonnMobil) knew or should have known that Defendant Al-Gaham (had) a known history of violence, including gun violence ... (and) knew or should have known without adequate training and supervision Defendant Al-Gaham would aggressively and violently attack customers as he did in the past."
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More sexual assault charges dismissed against Wayne County vision specialist
The remaining sexual assault charges against a Wayne County vision specialist who worked at multiple schools have been dismissed, according to prosecutors.
Charges connected to the alleged sexual assaults of a 10-year-old Westland girl and an 11-year-old Wayne girl by vision specialist James Baird were dismissed by prosecutors because the cases needed more investigation by Westland police, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Last week, charges in Garden City connected to the alleged sexual assaults of two other children were dismissed as well for further investigation.
"Additional investigation that we requested from the Westland Police Department was crucial to the decision in this case," Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a statement. "We are certain that dismissing these charges was warranted. It is the right thing to do. We have no further comment, as there is pending civil litigation in connect with these matters."
Several families of children who said they were sexually assaulted by Baird have filed lawsuits against him and the school districts he worked at.
The charges were dismissed without prejudice and can be refiled by prosecutors.
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'Last night was a horrible night here in Shreveport.' Police, officials on mass shooting
Members of Shreveport government stood steps away from crime scene tape on Jones Mabry Road just after 10 a.m. July 5 to speak to the public on the recent mass shooting that took the life of four people during a Fourth of July block party.
"The Martin Luther King neighborhood and the city were traumatized again overnight with acts of violence to lead to four people killed and seven seriously injured," Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux said. "Every injury from gun violence affects all of us and diminishes us as a community. These deaths, these injuries are no exception."
"I don't have the words to share with you right now, that's going to make you feel any better," Shreveport Councilwoman Tabitha Taylor said. "So, at this point, what I am looking for is justice. I am looking for justice for the family. And I want that justice to reflect full prosecution, no sympathy, no empathy, because you didn't give any empathy to the people."
According to the Shreveport Police Department, more than 200 individuals were gathered at a block party near the 2300 block of Jones Mabry Street in Shreveport on July 4 when gunfire rang out. Taylor said that gunfire was exchanged for close to 15 minutes.
Shreveport Police were dispatched to the scene a little before midnight on July 4. Upon arrival, officers discovered a large crowd seeking safety and 10 gunshot victims. Three were pronounced dead at the scene.
This block party was an annual event and had been a part of this community for the past 10 years.
"I don't know why you would come to an event that is a family event that has taken place for 10 plus years without incident and ruin this event, for those looking to have nothing but a good time," Taylor said.
Read:4 dead, 7 injured in Shreveport following a mass shooting at a 4th of July party
Taylor continued by announcing a fourth fatality. Minutes prior to the news conference, another victim was found, bringing the total killed to four, and victims shot to 11. This victim was found on a neighboring street.
Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said that this tragedy brings the Shreveport homicide number up to 39 for 2023. "Last night was a horrible night here in Shreveport," Smith said.
This shooting marks the fourth mass shooting in Shreveport for 2023.
Smith said this tragedy began after multiple males engaged in an exchange of gunfire. No suspects have been identified, and they are still at large.
The Shreveport Police Department is asking for your help. Anyone with information on this shooting is being advised to report it to the Caddo Shreveport Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373 or send a tip via their app, P3tips.
"We need your help," said Smith. "Many of you that are listening or will see this, were here last night and saw what happened. Many of you have heard what happened. We ask that you please give us a call. Help us to bring those who are responsible for this to justice."
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards shared in a prior statement to USA Today Network, "the mass shooting in Shreveport on July Fourth is both deeply disturbing and heartbreaking. I’m asking everyone to pray for the families who lost loved ones and for those survivors who are recovering."
More:Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards reacts to Shreveport mass shooting, offers State Police
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All pets are free to adopt at Dallas Animal Services until further notice, as the agency is over-capacitated.
The pets come fully spayed, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. They also come with a voucher for a free veterinary visit.
The agency is also offering a $50 gift card for all animals adopted from the Westmoreland location at 1818 North Westmoreland Road while supplies last.
Dallas Animal Services typically sees an influx of animals around the Fourth of July holiday, according to the city.
The agency hopes to achieve a 90% live release rate goal by offering free adoptions. The rate is currently at 76%, but they previously reached the 90% rate in 2020.
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DENNIS TOWNSHIP — The township's Consolidated Land Use Board approved the construction of a new Wawa at a hearing in May.
The convenience store is proposed for a nearly 12-acre lot at 1089 Route 47.
The plan calls for a 5,051-square-foot convenience store with five fuel dispensers. The original site plan was amended to reduce the number of fuel dispensers from eight to five, and to move the building forward about 16 feet to allow additional parking for oversized vehicles. There will also be charging stations for electric vehicles.
There is currently a Wawa on Route 47 in the township, but it does not have a gas station. The next closest Wawa with gas station is at Sea Isle Boulevard and Shore Road in the Ocean View section of the township.
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — A fight between neighbors at a mobile home park led to a man assaulting an officer called to the scene, police said Wednesday.
Rene DeJesus, 59, attacked Sgt. Michael Keeping at the Tilton Terrace Mobile Park after being involved in a fight Tuesday, police said in a news release.
DeJesus was charged with disorderly conduct, terroristic threats, resisting arrest and aggravated assault. He was taken to the Atlantic County jail.
Keeping was called to the park at 8:58 p.m. after the dispute was reported. He encountered DeJesus, who was "shouting and acting disorderly" in the street, police said.
After threatening Keeping, DeJesus punched him. He then grabbed an ornamental rock and a metal bird feeder, using both as weapons against the officer, police said.
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — A Buena Vista Township man was found to be driving while intoxicated when his car crashed into an oncoming vehicle Tuesday, injuring two people, police said.
Ryan Marsh was driving his 2014 Kia Sorento on Idlewood Avenue when he intentionally crossed into the opposite lane, striking a 2007 Nissan Murano, police said Wednesday in a news release.
Marsh drove away from the scene near Childs-Kirk Memorial Park, leaving the Murano's driver, Angie Cruz, of the township, and her passenger behind with serious injuries, police said.
Police responded to the crash about 8:45 p.m., tracking down Marsh, who was determined to be intoxicated.
Cruz and her passenger were brought to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus in Atlantic City.
Marsh was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving on a suspended license, leaving the scene of an accident, assault by auto, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury, being involved in a motor vehicle crash with serious bodily injury while operating a vehicle on a suspended license and throwing bodily fluids at a law enforcement officer. He was brought to the Atlantic County jail.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Evermore Orlando Resort celebrated topping off its 8-acre lagoon last week.
The “Crystal Lagoon” centerpiece of the $1 billion vacation rental destination is 12 feet at its deepest point and 8 feet deep at the center.
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Officials said it was a 38-day process to fill the lagoon with a total of more than 17 million gallons of water filled at 1,050 gallons per minute.
Officials said Evermore Bay will feature a 20-acre tropical beach complex with zero-entry swim areas, bars, cabanas, private fire-pits, waterslide, rope swing and watersports.
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The resort is scheduled to open December 2023, featuring 69 houses ranging from five to 11 bedrooms.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Scratch, and you maybe be lucky enough to win $250,000 dollars every year for the rest of your life.
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PITTSBURGH — Grammy award-winning artist Ed Sheeran will be in Pittsburgh Saturday for a one-night performance at Acrisure Stadium.
Sheeran’s + – = ÷ x Tour, pronounced The Mathematics Tour, which includes special guests Khalid and Rosa Linn, is his first tour since his “Divide Tour” in 2018.
Acrisure has a few reminders for attendees ahead of Saturday’s concert.
All parking lots around the stadium will be open at 1:30 p.m.
The majority of the Pittsburgh Parking Authority garages downtown will have a rate of $8 or less for event-day parking. Fans who park downtown can use the Light Rail to get them to and from Acrisure Stadium for free by accessing the Gateway or Wood Street stations to the Allegheny Station next to Acrisure Stadium. It operates until 1 a.m.
Fans can park at Station Square for $15 and ride the Gateway Clipper for $8 each way.
The following are prohibited in parking lots: solicitation of any kind, the sale of food and alcohol, glass containers, tents, personal port-a-johns, furniture other than folding lawn chairs and tables, and oversized vehicles.
All stadium gates open at 4:30 p.m.
The show will start at 6:30 p.m. in the main bowl.
Ticketholders with floor seats must enter Gate 6 via the north endzone on Reedsdale Street. All other guests are encouraged to enter the gate listed on the ticket. There is no re-entry once your ticket is scanned.
The NFL’s Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for this show. Fans are encouraged not to bring a bag. If necessary, there are two options: a clear plastic bag the size of a 1-gallon Ziploc bag or a small handheld purse clutch.
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BOISE, Idaho — Some new animals have arrived at Zoo Boise!
Two endangered male and female Styan's red pandas, who made it to Boise from the San Diego and Milwaukee County Zoos, can now be seen daily in the Red Panda Exhibit near the Zoo Farm entrance. The two join a 13-year-old Himalayan red panda, Spud, who can be found in his home located by the carousel.
The Styan's subspecies of red panda is rare -- they are usually larger with thick dark hair due to typically being found in colder places, Zoo Boise said.
"The addition of these red pandas at Zoo Boise is the direct result of the incredible care our zoo staff gives to each and every one of our animals," Boise Parks and Recreation Director Doug Holloway said. "I'm proud of our team and we look forward to introducing these endangered red pandas to the community as we continue to support this important species."
The two red pandas have been matched as part of the Red Panda Species Survival Plan from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums in order to serve as a breeding program for endangered species.
Zoo Boise is also building a Red Panda Complex that will provide more space for red pandas to live -- resembling Asian forest full of vegetation, the zoo said in a news release.
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WATERLOO — One person was injured in an apparent accidental shooting early Wednesday.
An 18-year-old male suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his leg outside in the area of Greenwood Avenue and Hackett Road around 1:10 a.m.
He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and his injuries aren’t considered life-threatening, police said.
Photos: Waterloo Fireworks, July 1, 2023
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WATERLOO — The following upcoming events are planned at the Waterloo Public Library:
- Friday and Monday 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m – STEM Activities: Iowa PBS is rolling into town with its STEM trailer to bring interactive, hands-on STEM-based activities to meeting room AB as part of the Youth Summer Library Program. Activities and items will change each day.
- Monday 6-7 p.m. – The Well Read Club meets virtually every month to discuss a selected fiction or nonfiction title. Discussion this time will be on "How the Word is Passed" by Clint Smith. To participate, email landerson@waterloopubliclibrary.org at least one day before the event. Virtual meeting details to follow registration.
- Tuesday 10-11 a.m. – Design Your Life: A Program for Seniors is a free six-part series where experts in their fields will discuss new and innovative ways to help seniors age at home. Presented by Fortified Life in collaboration with the library, it is held in meeting room AB. This month's topic: Lifestyle Design on Your Terms.
- Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon – Find Your Voice Finale Party: Join us meeting room AB as we send off the 2023 Summer Library Program with the movie "The Little Mermaid." Make a crab headband, have your face painted and enjoy a snack.
- Thursday, July 13, 4-6 p.m. – Anime Finale Party: Join us in meeting room AB for the Teen Summer Library Program finale. Make your own tied blanket while watching anime on the big screen. Submit comments on a live-stream comment scroll during the viewing. Prizes will be given for the best blanket and comment. Popcorn, pop and pizza will be provided. Registration is required and limited to 40 participants, so do so online at https://tinyurl.com/TSLPAnimeFinale. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/waterloo-public-library-announces-upcoming-events/article_c475b516-14fa-11ee-b937-ebb70fa7bca5.html | 2023-07-05T19:16:45 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/waterloo-public-library-announces-upcoming-events/article_c475b516-14fa-11ee-b937-ebb70fa7bca5.html |
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — The Anne Arundel County Department of Health has issued a health advisory for South River at Londontown, Midland Beach due to high bacteria levels.
The Department advises against swimming and other direct water contact activities.
Beaches are tested regularly during the summer as part of the Department's recreational water quality sampling program.
Advisories remain in effect until water samples show bacteria levels to be at an acceptable level that meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standard.
For more information, call the Water Quality Information line at 410-222-7999 or click here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/health-advisory-issued-due-to-high-bacteria-levels-for-south-river | 2023-07-05T19:21:02 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/health-advisory-issued-due-to-high-bacteria-levels-for-south-river |
Election Day 2024 is about 16 months away, but the next couple of months will be big ones in the race for the White House. In early primary and caucus states, candidates are already on the ground, shaking hands and holding rallies.
A Minnesota man allegedly led Cerro Gordo County deputies on a high-speed pursuit at speeds up to 120 mph before escaping.
According to a release from the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office, 27-year-old Alec Harpestad, 27, of Wells, Minn., has been charged with felony eluding along with lesser charges.
The release states that Mason City Police were investigating a theft from Mills Fleet Farm on June 30 at 8:18 p.m. Harpestad allegedly fled the scene and a vehicle description was given to police by an employee.
A Cerro Gordo County deputy located Harpestad near Grouse Avenue and B20. Harpestad allegedly refused to stop and led law enforcement on a pursuit through Worth and Winnebago counties. Several attempts were made to disable the vehicle tires with stop sticks, but were unsuccessful. Harpestad also avoided other attempts to disable the vehicle by law enforcement.
The pursuit was terminated at Harpestad reached the Minnesota border. Warrants for Harpestad's arrest have been issued.
Photos: Scenes from the Fourth of July across the US
Fireworks burst on the National Mall above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, late Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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People wait for fireworks in New York, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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People watch the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks in New York, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden and their family watch a fireworks show during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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En Vogue performs during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Shell, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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People enjoy a barbecue on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington with active-duty military families for a Fourth of July celebration, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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People listen to a concert on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, during a barbecue with active-duty military families to celebrate the Fourth of July. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Audience members sing along during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Shell, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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President Joe Biden kisses first lady Jill Biden during a fireworks show at a Fourth of July celebration at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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People watch fireworks obscured by low clouds during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Shell, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Conductor Keith Lockhart, second from right, performs with, from left, Mandy Gonzalez, Chris Lucas and Preston Brust during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Shell, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Fireworks explode around Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul to close the annual Liberty Festival, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Lewiston, Maine (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal via AP)
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Confetti falls on the audience during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Shell, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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En Vogue performs during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Shell, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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U.S. Navy sailors stand in falling confetti during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Shell, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Flags and patriotic stars flutter and twirl as Dwane Tervooren rides with other motorcyclists during Tuesday's Independence Dayparade in Buffalo Gap, Texas Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (Ronald W. Erdrich /The Abilene Reporter-News via AP)
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The MSG Sphere illuminates the Las Vegas skyline with a display to celebrate Independence Day as the Exosphere is fully lit up for the first time, as seen from the Metropolis, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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A chihuahua name Mr. Milton own by Anthony Smith, poses for the judges on Tuesday July 4, 2023, during the Pet Parade in patriotic costumes contest at the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia, Pa. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
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Boy Scouts from Troop 207 carry a large American flag as thousands of people celebrate Independence Day during the 4thFest parade, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Coralville, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
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The Walker family poses for a photo before the annual South Montgomery County 4th of July Parade at Market Street, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in The Woodlands, Texas. (Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via AP)
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A dog rides in a wagon during the Fourth of July parade, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Pittsfield, Ma. (Ben Garver/ The Berkshire Eagle via AP)
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Madeline Couper, four years old, blows bubbles on the Fourth of July parade while sitting on her father, firefighter Jon Cooper's shoulders, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Pittsfield, Ma.. (Ben Garver/The Berkshire Eagle via AP)
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Natalie Christopherson and Ben Gates ride at 1967 John Deere 4020 tractor during Tuesday's Independence Day parade in Buffalo Gap, Texas Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (Ronald W. Erdrich /The Abilene Reporter-News via AP)
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A person holds a sign with Joey Chestnut's face during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Tuesday, July. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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This year's woman's champion Miki Sudo, left, and man's champion Joey Chestnut, right, stand together during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Tuesday, July. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Joey Chestnut celebrates after winning his 16th championship title during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Tuesday, July. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Japanese competitive eater Max Suzuki, right, and Ren Zoza ,left, eat hot dogs during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Tuesday, July. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Kate Bundy, 3, leads the pack during racing Tuesday, July 4, 2023, during the Berrien Springs Pickle Festival held in Berrien Springs, Mich.(Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium via AP)
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In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, Maddie Miller, of Tampa, Fla., raises her head during the World Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Key West, Fla. The gooey competition, whose entrants are forbidden to use their hands, has become a subtropical alternative to Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in New York City. (Rob O'Neal/Florida Keys News Bureau via AP)
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Amber Hess, lifts her daughter, Emorie Narvaez, during Harrisburg's Fourth of July Food Truck Festival at River Front Park in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (Mark Pynes/The Patriot-News via AP)
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Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, was packed on Tuesday July 4, 2023, as people took advange of life on the Strip and prepared for the late night fireworks presentation. (Warren Dillaway/The Star-Beacon via AP)
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In an annual Fourth of July tradition, the Brevard County Ocean Rescue Lifeguards "run the flag" Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Cocao Beach, Fla. Ocean lifeguards ran the flag from Lori Wilson Park to Sidney Fisher Park in Cocoa Beach to the cheers of people on the beach for the national holiday marking American independence. (Malcolm Denemark/Florida Today via AP)
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A pickleball and basketball court project in Clear Lake near the existing tennis courts is getting closer to its fundraising goal of around $230,000.
Clear Lake Pickleball Club President Jeff Bertz updated the city council at Monday's meeting, saying the group is around $80,000 from that total.
The project will include eight new pickleball courts and a new basketball court near the existing tennis courts located just east of North 20th Street. There is no exact timeline for construction to begin, but Bertz said he hopes to get moving as soon as possible.
Funding for the courts is coming from both private and public entities. The City of Clear Lake has pledged $100,000, the county has agreed to give $30,000, the school district is in for $17,500 so far grants account for $17,500 as well. Bertz said he is hopeful some other grant requests will be approved and possibly bring in another $25,000.
Bertz said about $100,000 of the funds will go toward the basketball court and lighting.
Clear Lake Schools own the land the new courts will be constructed on and students will have full access to them.
Pickleball, which is a sort of hybrid between tennis, badminton and ping pong, has been gaining popularity in recent years. According to the Association of Pickleball Professionals, around 48 million American adults have tried the sport.
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association estimated that over a three year period pickleball participation grew by 159%, an increase of 8.9 million by 2022.
"I think what's exciting about it is that it really upgrades that area down there," Councilman Bennett Smith said. "Again, it's a nice collaboration with the school and your group. I think it's exciting to add that outdoor amenity to Clear Lake."
Councilman Mike Callanan said it makes his job to be a steward of taxpayer money much easier when a public-private partnership is involved. He pointed out that the tennis courts were built in a similar way in the 1970s with a partnership between the city, school and a USDA grant.
Anyone wishing to make a private donation can drop it off at City Hall.
In other business, Becky Schwab was appointed to the North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation Board and Mayor Nelson Crabb declared this week the "50th Annual Evans United Shows Week."
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A Mandan woman allegedly entered a home in the city without permission and then pulled a knife on police when officers responded to the scene.
Christal Goss, 34, is charged with felony criminal trespass and felony terrorizing. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. The attorney listed for Goss did not immediately respond to a Tribune request for comment Wednesday. Goss could enter pleas at a July 31 court hearing.
Police responded to a report shortly before 2 a.m. last Friday of a woman entering the caller’s trailer park home on Third Street. The caller reported that she heard knocking noises in her house, and found Goss standing in her hallway. She argued with Goss to leave, which Goss eventually did. It is unknown how Goss gained entry to the home, but police don't think she forced her way in, according to an affidavit.
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Officers located the suspect when they arrived in the area, and one officer approached her on foot. Goss pulled out a knife, "readying it above her shoulder and coiling her right arm as if to prepare to stab and cut" at the officer, according to the affidavit.
Another officer drew his gun, pointed it at Goss and told her to drop the knife. Instead of complying she argued with officers, "clutching the knife in her hand and speaking in incoherent sentences and irrelevant topics," according to the affidavit. Officers used a stun gun to detain her when she continued ignoring commands to comply, authorities said. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-courts/mandan-woman-accused-of-trespassing-threatening-police-with-knife/article_9468081e-1b54-11ee-ab3a-bb87afb70297.html | 2023-07-05T19:24:15 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-courts/mandan-woman-accused-of-trespassing-threatening-police-with-knife/article_9468081e-1b54-11ee-ab3a-bb87afb70297.html |
PALM COAST, Fla. – A Palm Coast man arrested Tuesday is accused of pointing a handgun at people in his neighborhood over Fourth of July fireworks they were lighting in the street, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded around 9:45 p.m. to an address along Rymen Lane, making contact with Christopher Lemke, 70, the subject of a 911 caller’s report to Flagler dispatchers. The caller accused Lemke of pulling a gun on them because he was upset about fireworks going off along the street in front of his house, but Lemke denied the threat and told deputies he kept the gun pointed at the ground, adding he only brought it outside due to fears associated with his age.
A deputy speaking with the reporting party learned they were in the area visiting family and had gone out into the street with their friends and siblings to light off fireworks, according to a charging affidavit. After they got started, Lemke came outside complaining about the fireworks and holding a Walther .22 pistol, at which point the group moved further down the road, the affidavit shows.
About 15 minutes after moving, the reporting party told deputies they were approached by Lemke again — this time having switched on a green laser attached to the gun — who pointed the pistol at a pregnant woman and another person while telling the group something to the effect of “next person to light one of those off is getting one of these,” according to the affidavit.
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One of the people in the group told deputies they then stepped between Lemke and the others in fear for their and their family’s lives.
Lemke faces two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, constituting a $5,000 bond amount, records show.
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What's ahead for Salisbury Police Department after retirement of Chief Barbarba Duncan?
As Barbara Duncan's 13-year tenure as Salisbury Police Chief came to end last Friday upon her retirement, the nationwide search for her permanent replacement continues.
Duncan, who was the driving force behind a number of initiatives for the department, started in the post in 2010 and oversaw an expansion in workforce during a tumultuous time in the city in terms of crime.
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Under her leadership, the city's police force has grown to 135 members — 103 sworn officers, 17 civilian staff members, 13 public safety communications positions and two Animal Control positions.
"Thank you to the city for allowing me the honor of working alongside some of the best law enforcement professionals I know. I've enjoyed being here and raised my family here. I thank you all very much and I wish you all well," Duncan said upon receiving a citation for her years of service in June from the Salisbury City Council and having June12, 2023, named as Barbara Duncan Day in the city.
After being hired during a period of the highest crime rates in Salisbury’s history, the crime rate has dropped with extensive analysis and a data-driven approach to crime reduction instituted by Duncan. The city has seen a significant decrease in both violent crime and Part I crime — 40 percent and 60 percent, respectively — since 2010.
Part I crimes include homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft and arson.
What's next for the department?
Currently, Col. Dave Meienschein is serving as the interim chief as the nationwide search continues. He mosa recently served as assistant chief under Duncan. He is a 35-year veteran of the Salisbury Police Department.
Meienschein will oversee an evolving mission for the department that increasingly involves additional collaboration between sworn and civilian staff.
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According to the department, critical community connections between neighboring law enforcement offices, internal data analysis, and the introduction of new programs and policies contributed heavily to the drop in crime.
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Third arson fire since October 2022 causes nearly $90,000 in damages to Crisfield home
Deputy state fire marshals have completed their on-scene investigation of an arson blaze that caused nearly $90,000.00 in damages to a vacant home located at 308 Locust St. in Crisfield. This marks the third vacant house fire in Crisfield since October 2022.
Crisfield's and surrounding fire departments responded to the one alarm blaze at 5:10 a.m. on July 3, 2023, and found fire venting to the exterior of the home, the Office of the State Fire Marshal stated in a news release.
It took 30 firefighters one hour to bring the fire under control at the two story, wood frame, single family dwelling. As the home was vacant, there was no evidence of smoke alarms or a fire sprinkler system present.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal was requested by the fire department to conduct an investigation into the origin and cause of the blaze. A team of investigators determined the fire originated on the first-floor interior of the home. The owner of the home was determined to be Floyd Pugh, and the cause of the fire has been determined to be arson, the release said.
According to the release, the two previous fires occurred at 2 West Main St. on Oct. 9, 2022, and 201 North Third St. on Oct. 12, 2022.
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Deputy state fire marshals are asking for the public’s assistance in determining who is responsible for setting these fires. If you have any information, reach out to local law enforcement (Crisfield PD, Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police-Princess Anne) or contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal directly at 410-713-3780. After hours, deputy state fire marshals can be reached by calling 410-517-3680.
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Somerset County, ECI garden partnership grows produce for community, inmates' life skills
For the past 10 years, Eastern Correctional Institution has partnered with the Somerset County Health Department to grow free produce for the community.
In that time more than 50 tons of vegetables have been given out for free to everyone who showed up at the weekly vegetable drive-thru in Somerset County.
The drive-thru pickups happen every Wednesday during the summer months, from June to September.
“It’s a really big partnership with the community with ECI as the star of the show. They grow it. We pick it up,” said Elizabeth Justice of the Somerset Health Department.
It’s not just vegetables that are given out — recipes go along with the bags of produce, and also information on health education.
Justice said recipes are included to entice people to try new things like the pattypan squash.
The most recent harvest yielded 2,417 pounds of spring onions, kale, patty pans, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, potatoes, squash, zucchini, mustard greens, green beans and more.
“It is one of our best restorative justice programs in the Maryland prison system,” said Carolyn Scruggs, secretary of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
“Not only does it benefit the community here in Somerset County, but the incarcerated men take pride in this opportunity to see and nurture a living plant that they know will be nutritious to someone in the community.”
Scruggs said the gardening program teaches farming skills, harvesting skills and discipline, which will be invaluable to those in the program once they reenter society.
“It teaches them patience because you’re going to have those days where you have the plant and it’s just not growing for you. And what do you do? How do you overcome those challenges? So, it’s teaching them life skills as well and then they can take those skills and they can go back into their communities,” she said.
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Inmate: 'I know I'm trying to help somebody' with garden
James Davis is an inmate at Eastern Correctional Institution and is in his first year as the lead gardener for the program. He first started working with the gardening program at ECI in 2018.
He was raised in South Carolina and worked on farms growing tomatoes, watermelons and tobacco. He uses that experience to help with growing and taking care of the gardens at ECI.
“It takes your mind off being locked up. 100 percent. It’s very good for your mental health and all that,” he said.
With the grant from the health department ECI purchases seed packets that are grown in greenhouses starting in February each year.
Davis said they raise the seeds to about 6 inches high before the plants are moved to be planted in the ground.
The soil the inmates have to work with isn’t the best, but they work hard to prepare the rocky, acre-sized plot in the middle of the prison for planting once the season begins.
There is no irrigation on the plot, which forces those in the program to water all the plants with watering cans. They even attached a shiny pie pan to one of the cans to help keep birds away from their crops.
Every Wednesday as soon as they take the vegetation up, they start over again planting to be ready for the next week's harvest.
“I know I’m trying to help somebody. Some of the kids out there can’t afford this. It helps families, single mothers and stuff. It puts a little something in your heart,” Davis said.
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ECI's success leads to plans to expanding prison garden program
With the success of the gardening program in Somerset County, Scruggs said she is looking to expand the program into the western region. She said there is a lot of available land in the Hagerstown and Cumberland areas just like ECI.
“My commissioner of corrections is working diligently right now to try to start this program hopefully next year,” she said.
The free vegetable drive-thru starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. or while supplies last on Wednesdays at one of five locations. Princess Anne at the Manokin Church parking lot, Crisfield at 413 Terrapin Trail Run, Deal Island at the Deal Island Chance Fire Department or Westover at the Somerset County Health Department.
Be sure to check the schedule on the Somerset County Health Department's Facebook page or website to find which location they will be at that week.
Justice said vegetables are also taken to the Crisfield and Princess Anne libraries for people who might not be able to get to any of the locations or can’t make it that specific day.
“We make sure that it gets into the community,” Justice said.
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Oyster harvest rebounds in Bay and its waters, and here's what's driving recovery
In a sign the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay is improving, oyster harvests have been nothing short of plentiful, with a strong likelihood too of a successful next season.
The most recent commercial oyster season was open from Nov. 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023, for dredging boats and Oct. 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023, for non-dredging boats.
"It's been a great season for us, and we produced in the area of 632,000 bushels of oysters this past season," said Robert T. Brown, president of the Maryland Watermen's Association. "That's the highest it's been in over 30 years. It's got to do with the natural conditions with salinity being up and the water in lower Bay is better. We've also had two of the best oyster recruitment years in a number of years."
Brown added that a number of smaller oysters were also found that were not harvested to ensure a plentiful supply for next season. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources noted the daily catch limit for commercial fisherman was up to 12 bushels per licensee per day, not to exceed 24 bushels per boat per day in non-dredging boats.
A harvest up to 100 bushels per licensee per day, not to exceed 100 bushels per boat per day, was set for boats that only used dredging.
"We put in a new oyster master plan a few years ago that helps with the prices. We've requested from the department to stay with the same plan since everything is getting better every year. We've done this while working with less bottom area than we did in the past due to more sanctuary space," Brown said.
According to Brown, conservation efforts have been vital to seeing harvest statistics improve. He recalled the days of no limits on the fishery, with some boats operating nearly 24 hours straight. While more attention has been given to sanctuary spaces for the bivalve, the industry is approaching long-term resiliency.
"They call us watermen, but we're really businessmen. To do that, we have to reinvest in our business and we're doing that by being conservative in our practices and not gutting market, and getting good prices for our products," Brown said.
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For its part, the state has also invested in the future of the oyster market by harvesting federal monies.
Earlier this month, Maryland Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen joined oyster experts from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and other environmental partners to celebrate a nearly $1 million federal award for oyster restoration and resiliency research and for a roundtable discussion on the future of oyster research for restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
According to the official announcement, "the funding is part of Senators’ ongoing effort to help restore Maryland’s oyster population and protect the Chesapeake Bay, and the project will bring together teams of researchers across labs to study the oyster's ability to protect shorelines and improve the habitat of the Bay bottom while recovering overall oyster populations, enhancing both the ecological and economic well-being of the Bay and its citizens."
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is a research institution with a legislatively mandated mission to provide and assist the state in understanding, conserving and restoring Maryland’s environment, particularly the Chesapeake Bay.
“I am so proud that we are gathered here today to celebrate a new research funding initiative on the resilience of oysters. UMCES’ oyster hatchery is the largest on the East Coast and serves a critical role in supplying oyster for restoration, aquaculture, and the public fishery," said Peter Goodwin, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.
The teams conducting research and data-collecting are comprised of over a dozen scientists and graduate students.
“Oysters are a central part of Maryland’s environment and economy — not only do they naturally filter our waters and strengthen the Bay’s diverse ecosystems, but they also help spur our local Bay economy. It’s important that we protect them and ensure they have a strong future in Maryland,” Sen. Van Hollen said.
Environmentalists laud oyster conservation efforts
Organizations like ShoreRivers are more than just calling for conservation efforts, they are taking part.
In June, 18 million oysters were planted on a sanctuary near Tilghman Point in Eastern Bay this as part of Operation Build-a-Reef: Eastern Bay.
The planting was the culmination of a two-year fundraising effort by ShoreRivers, in partnership with Oyster Recovery Partnership and other key supporters. An initial planting of 70 million oysters was completed by the partnership in 2022, with funding provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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“The waterways of Eastern Bay, including the Miles and Wye rivers, suffer from excess nitrogen and sediment pollution. Thanks to generous support from many individuals, businesses, and foundations, we’re proud that we’re able to support direct oyster restoration work here on the Shore," said Ben Ford, a Miles-Wye Riverkeeper.
The Oyster Recovery Partnership, a nonprofit dedicated to Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration, has planted more than 10 billion oysters and recycled more than 280,000 bushels of oyster shell since its founding in 1994. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/07/05/oyster-harvest-rebounds-in-maryland-and-heres-whats-driving-it/70373127007/ | 2023-07-05T19:30:38 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/07/05/oyster-harvest-rebounds-in-maryland-and-heres-whats-driving-it/70373127007/ |
SEATTLE — Air quality has worsened across much of western Washington, one day after the area held its Independence Day celebrations.
Measurements show air quality in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties ranged from "unhealthy" to "hazardous" Wednesday morning.
The poor air quality is a combination of smoke from existing Canadian wildfires, numerous brush fires sparked across western Washington and fireworks on Tuesday. These conditions were made worse by light winds overnight that failed to disperse the smoke.
At one point Wednesday morning, Seattle had the third-worst air quality in the world, according to IQ Air. The city's air quality has improved since the early morning hours but it still remains unhealthy for sensitive groups.
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Lakewood had a 350 Air Quality Index (AQI) just after 6:30 a.m., meaning its air was "hazardous" and posed a health warning for anyone. When the air reaches a hazardous level, its recommended to wear an N95 mask to limit the dangers present from breathing in the air.
Here are the air quality levels to monitor, according to AQI levels:
- 0-50 AQI: Good air quality
- 51-100 AQI: Moderate air quality
- 101-150 AQI: Unhealthy for sensitive groups
- 151-200 AQI: Unhealthy
- 201-300 AQI: Very unhealthy
- 301+ AQI: Hazardous
As western Washington hits up Wednesday the pollution will be mixed into more air, which will dilute it and improve the air quality. The KING 5 First Alert weather forecast projects the Snohomish and Pierce counties to have unhealthy air quality throughout the day. King County is likely to have an AQI of 101-150, meaning the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The high temperature for Seattle is expected to be about 88 degrees on Wednesday. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/western-washington-unhealthy-hazardous-air-quality/281-5ae9c094-6a73-49f5-86b0-287de7088292 | 2023-07-05T19:38:24 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/western-washington-unhealthy-hazardous-air-quality/281-5ae9c094-6a73-49f5-86b0-287de7088292 |
SHELTON, Wash. — A large brush fire threatened many homes overnight four miles northeast of Shelton, according to the Mason County Sheriff's Office.
All homes on McEwan Prairie Road and Rainbow Lake Drive and in the John's Creek area were evacuated Tuesday due to the McEwan Fire. Over 200 homes were notified to evacuate.
Officials downgraded all Level 3 evacuation areas to Level 2 by midday Wednesday. All Level 1 areas remain at Level 1.
The brush fire is an estimated 250-plus acres. The fire is 0% contained and crews worked through the night, according to the Mason County Fire Department.
State fire assistance has been mobilized to work to contain it. One strike team, air resources and State Fire Marshall's Office personnel have also responded to the fire.
No injuries have been reported. There is no word yet on the cause of the fire.
A wildfire evacuation emergency shelter has opened at Olympic Middle School. For more information on what services are available and what to bring, click here.
Conditions could allow for the quick spread of any fire in Mason County with dry fuel.
Below is a map of where homes were evacuated on Tuesday.
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.
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MACON, Ga. — A Macon mother wants answers after her son Jordan Wilson was shot and killed in Osceola, Arkansas.
Yatrice Jones allowed her 15-year-old to visit his paternal grandmother in Osceola, Arkansas. Osceola is about an hour from Memphis, Tennessee. Jones says she found out about her son after talking with her brother on the phone.
"He took a deep breath and said 'Jordan just got shot'," Jones said.
Jones told 13WMAZ her son was shot last Thursday. She said she immediately flew up to her family, who live near the site of the shooting,
"No one called my side of the family, and my mom lives directly probably five minutes from the scene," Jones said.
Wilson would have been a sophomore at Rutland High School this fall,
Derek Davi, a friend, had plans to start a clothing business with Wilson. Davis says he still plans to do it in his memory.
Davis' mother, Amber Smith, said Wilson touched everyone he met.
"Can't nobody say he was a bad child, can't nobody say he was disrespectful, he had a great mannerism, always loving, always wanted to give everybody a hug, he was just pure life," Smith said.
When Jones went to the Osceola Police Department, she was told she couldn't see her son's body because it was taken to the crime lab. She later found out it wasn't there and she has still not seen him yet.
Jones has been speaking with detectives at the department and they are still investigating. She says she doesn't believe it was suicide because her son was active and outgoing, and they always had an open line of communication.
She says she is trying to rationalize things and make peace.
"I'm at peace because I know the type of mother I was to him. But I'm more so angry at the situation, and how it's playing out," Jones said.
Smith hopes people will remember who Wilson was, not how he was taken.
"I know they would've been starting their sophomore year, so to their classmates, do as Jordan would," Smith said.
Jones says now she wants answers.
13WMAZ did call to Osceola Police Department for additional information and they could not give it to us because the case was under investigation. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/macon-teen-remembered-after-being-shot-and-killed-visiting-family-in-arkansas/93-d6b49e3a-d5fe-46c9-aaf6-7966ec9d96c6 | 2023-07-05T19:38:50 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/macon-teen-remembered-after-being-shot-and-killed-visiting-family-in-arkansas/93-d6b49e3a-d5fe-46c9-aaf6-7966ec9d96c6 |
AUSTIN, Texas — Firefighters responded to a fire at a boat dock in northwest Austin Wednesday afternoon.
At around 12:20 p.m., the Austin Fire Department (AFD) said crews were on the scene of a boat dock fire on Coldwater Canyon Drive. AFD said the dock is heavily damaged, and at least one boat was involved.
No injuries were been reported in the fire. AFD crews say the fire was caused by an unintentional electrical malfunction.
KVUE crews near Coldwater Canyon Drive reported seeing smoke in the area, coming from the fire. The smoke can be seen in the photo below:
No additional information is available at this time. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-boat-dock-fire-coldwater-canyon/269-e845a958-1be0-47ca-a94c-f6add05f2207 | 2023-07-05T19:40:19 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-boat-dock-fire-coldwater-canyon/269-e845a958-1be0-47ca-a94c-f6add05f2207 |
AUSTIN, Texas — A TikTok video going viral online shows a DoorDash delivery driver in Texas swearing at a customer over the $5 tip she gave him for a $20 order.
"I just want to say it's a nice house for a $5 tip," the driver can be heard saying as he walks away from a home in the door camera video posted to TikTok earlier this week by a user under the name Lacey Purciful.
The woman in the video can be heard saying "you're welcome" in a seemingly sarcastic tone.
"F*** you," the driver responds before walking away.
The video has been viewed more than 25 million times since it was posted.
In a separate post days later, Purciful says in the comment section that the driver had been fired and she got refunded the $5 tip as a credit. A DoorDash spokesperson confirmed the driver was removed from their platform and reached out to this customer.
"Respectfully asking for a tip is acceptable but abusing or harassing someone is never acceptable," the DoorDash spokesperson told WFAA in an email. "Our rules exist to help ensure everyone who uses our platform - Dashers, customers, merchants - have a safe and enjoyable experience. We expect everyone to treat others with respect and we will enforce our rules fairly and consistently."
It appears the incident happened in the area of Austin, Texas, but is unclear precisely where in relation to the state capital. Purciful has posted numerous videos about the city of Austin and also Austin police. Another one of her posts from March also garnered millions of views, where she shows the scene of a car crash.
The viral video sparked conversation in the comment section about tipping culture in the US. Many complained the tipping culture has reached its ... tipping point, something WFAA's Jason Wheeler has touched on this year.
Thirty-one percent of people surveyed by Forbes feel pressured by the process of tipping. Which means they are probably feeling pressured often these days. Fifty-one percent of people in another survey said they have been adding a gratuity when they normally wouldn’t just because they were presented a screen at checkout.
Wheeler also talks about how generous Texas tippers are compared to the rest of the US.
More Texas headlines: | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/doordash-driver-curses-customer-tip-texas-austin/287-c5b1ae45-3069-4889-9bef-b09960a56234 | 2023-07-05T19:40:24 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/doordash-driver-curses-customer-tip-texas-austin/287-c5b1ae45-3069-4889-9bef-b09960a56234 |
PORTLAND, Maine — Chef Lynn Archer is the owner and chef of Archer’s On the Pier in Rockland. When she stops by the 207 kitchen, she shares her recipes and often focuses on dishes that can feed the whole family at a low cost.
This time, she shared her recipe on how to make seafood risotto.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. small, peeled, and deveined shrimp
- ½ lb. sea scallops
- ¼ cup olive oil + 2 tbsp olive oil (separate)
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Basil
- 1/4 cup diced sweet red peppers
- 3 cups cooled or leftover risotto or rice
- 1 cup sliced snow peas
- ¾ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- Parsley and sliced lemon for garnish
Directions:
- In one pan, heat ¼ cup olive oil with chopped garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, shrimp, and scallops cut in half.
- In a separate skillet, sauté 2 tablespoons olive oil, red pepper, risotto, snow peas, and white wine.
- Add seafood to that pan and add 1 cup of cream and 1 cup of parmesan.
- Garnish with parsley and sliced lemons and serve with a baguette and garden salad. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/fresh-maine-seafood-mixed-with-a-risotto-recipe-food/97-8898711a-9350-429c-ba81-7801f3b377f1 | 2023-07-05T19:41:30 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/fresh-maine-seafood-mixed-with-a-risotto-recipe-food/97-8898711a-9350-429c-ba81-7801f3b377f1 |
PORTLAND, Maine — The Maine International Film Festival kicks off Friday with some of the biggest changes in its 26-year history. The most dramatic of those changes is the festival’s new home: the Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville.
"It’s a state-of-the-art center for the community," Mike Perreault of the Maine Film Center, which runs the festival, said. "We have three brand-new movie theaters. We also have partners like the Waterville Opera House, as well as the Colby College Museum of Art and Ticonic Gallery + Studios. So it’s more than just a movie theater. It’s a complete experience in the arts."
The festival, which runs from July 7 through July 16, offers something for just about every taste—short films, feature-length films, fiction, documentaries, and more—nearly 100 movies in all.
"What I’m really proud about this year is the fact that we have so much Maine representation," Perreault said. "We have seven made-in-Maine feature films and 16 made-in-Maine shorts, and I think that’s just a testament to the amount of creativity and storytelling happening here." | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/maine-international-film-festival-set-for-july-7-through-july-16-waterville/97-51917ffb-7d63-43af-b4de-c92daedfc4bd | 2023-07-05T19:41:33 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/maine-international-film-festival-set-for-july-7-through-july-16-waterville/97-51917ffb-7d63-43af-b4de-c92daedfc4bd |
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — A 1-year-old child was run over by a lawnmower in Allegan County Wednesday morning, the Sheriff's Office confirmed.
The incident happened around 9:10 a.m. on Pearl Street in Shelbyville. The child was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
The incident is being investigated by the sheriff's office and no additional information has been made available, including the status of the child.
The child was taken to the hospital with injuries via Wayland Area Ambulance.
This is a developing story. Check back in for updates.
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ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — A man has been captured and arrested in connection with the murder of a two women from Leming, Texas, in Atascosa County, officials said.
Rosendo Jesus Montoya is facing capital murder charges in the death of Mary Heinz, 33, and her roommate, Laura West, 43, who were both killed last week.
Sheriff David Soward gave a news conference Wednesday to explain the complex events that led to their deaths and Montoya’s arrest.
The sheriff said it started in the early morning hours of June 29 when a Leming resident arrived to the 100 block of Peach Tree to see a home on fire.
Firefighters found the body of the woman who owned the home, Laura West, who had been shot to death. At the time of the fire, her roommate, Mary Heinz, was missing. Officials say her car and belongings were still at the home.
“For the past several days, my investigative team has spent several hours working day and night to gather information and evidence, and video from surveillance cameras from the neighborhood and around the area,” Sheriff Soward said.
By Monday, investigators developed a suspect, later identified as Montoya, who worked at a fast-food restaurant in Pleasanton. On July 4, deputies observed him move his car close to a dumpster, then place two black plastic bags in the dumpster, the sheriff said.
Deputies pulled him over 45 minutes later and he was taken into custody. They also found “partial human remains” in the black plastic bags.
Sheriff Soward said in the news conference that Montoya confessed to both murders and pointed deputies to where to find Heinz’s remains. They located her remains off the side of the road in Poteet.
The sheriff said she had been deceased for a few days but was not able to say exactly when she was murdered. She had also been shot.
Sheriff Soward said the suspect had previously been in a dating relationship with Heinz.
“We think he went there to get Mary Heinz. We think the other lady was collateral damage, basically. She lived there and he confronted her or she confronted him. We believe he broke into the house,” the sheriff said. “We believe he started the fire in an attempt to burn the crime scene down, which did not happen.”
He also remarked on how rare this type of crime is in his county.
“In my opinion, this was the making a monster and hopefully we stopped it from getting any further,” Sheriff Soward said, | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-arrested-charged-in-connection-with-a-double-homicide-in-atascosa-county-texas/273-2d8da0ce-fbe4-4c23-b79d-956d524296cb | 2023-07-05T19:45:42 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-arrested-charged-in-connection-with-a-double-homicide-in-atascosa-county-texas/273-2d8da0ce-fbe4-4c23-b79d-956d524296cb |
SAN ANTONIO — A man was shot and killed after an argument with someone outside a south-side home Wednesday morning, police said.
The shooting was reported in the 700 block of Pelican Landing in the Mission Del Lago area near Mitchell Lake around 9:30 a.m.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said at the scene that the shooting was part of a situation between a couple living at the home. He said a man showed up to the house and began arguing with the man who lived there. At some point, the man who lived there shot the man who came to the home with his long gun. The victim also had a handgun, Chief McManus said.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The man who shot him was taken into custody, police said. There is no word yet on what charges he faces.
See Chief McManus' full remarks below:
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TAMPA, Fla. — July 4th has come and gone, and now, the focus is on cleaning up after all the parades and fireworks shows across Tampa Bay.
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful partnered with the Freedom Boat Club in the cleanup efforts. In a matter of hours, hundreds of garbage bags were filled by dozens of volunteers.
"There were exploded and unexploded fireworks everywhere, including the single-use plastics, beer cans, and bottles and things like that," Captain Katie Falcon, the Freedom Boat Club director of community investment, explained.
On Davis Islands, roughly 100 volunteers spent their Wednesday morning picking up all that was left behind. Adriana Pereira was one of those volunteers.
"I mean, you can even do it by yourself," Pereira said. "But yeah, I think it's worth it. Just any small trash is worth it."
What made this cleanup a little easier than others: a lot of the trash from the Fourth of July was brought to the garbage bins. But there was so much of it, those bins were overflowing.
"People tried to do the right thing," Falcon said. "But they were just overflowing. And so the trash was laid around them, which is fine until the winds pick up and then they're going to end up in our bays and waterways."
Throughout the Davis Islands Beach and boat ramp area, some of the trash piled up had already blown toward Hillsborough Bay.
"When you really look, there was a lot of tiny little pieces of glass and bottle caps, and just really, really small trash that was lying around," Pereira said.
In two hours, 200 garbage bags were filled. It's an estimated ton of trash collected.
"Please find the garbage can for your trash," Falcon pleaded. "We don't mind volunteering, but it would if all do a little, we don't have to have cleanups like this all the time."
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful is hosting more cleanups over the next few days. For information to get involved, click here.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The parents of the man who reportedly was killed by a pack of dogs in Rockport has hired the law offices of Thomas J. Henry to sue the dog's owners for more than $1 million.
The civil lawsuit, filed on behalf of Edward and Beatrice Flores, seeks personal-injury damages, wrongful-death damages and survival damages related to their son, Lewis Flores' death.
The suit alleges that their son was walking down San Antonio Street when he was fatally attacked by the three adult dogs and two puppies.
Mario Alberto Mendoza Pena and Guadalupe Carreon, who were arrested and charged with attack by dog resulting in death, are named as defendants in the suit.
The paperwork filed with the court accuses Mendoza Pena and Carreon negligence, including failing to monitor and supervise the dogs properly, as well as failing to prevent the attack and failing to secure the dogs properly "in light of the dog(s) previously having committed one or more attacks that qualified the dog(s) as being 'Dangerous Dog(s)' as defined by Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822 and other applicable law based on information and belief."
The suit also states that the dogs had attacked people unprovoked in the past, and they kept a dog that has "dangerous propensities abnormal to its class," and holds Mendoza Pena and Carreon liable for the dogs' actions.
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AUSTIN, Texas — A TikTok video going viral online shows a DoorDash delivery driver in Texas swearing at a customer over the $5 tip she gave him for a $20 order.
"I just want to say it's a nice house for a $5 tip," the driver can be heard saying as he walks away from a home in the door camera video posted to TikTok earlier this week by a user under the name Lacey Purciful.
The woman in the video can be heard saying "you're welcome" in a seemingly sarcastic tone.
"F*** you," the driver responds before walking away.
The video has been viewed more than 25 million times since it was posted.
In a separate post days later, Purciful says in the comment section that the driver had been fired and she got refunded the $5 tip as a credit. A DoorDash spokesperson confirmed the driver was removed from their platform and reached out to this customer.
"Respectfully asking for a tip is acceptable but abusing or harassing someone is never acceptable," the DoorDash spokesperson told WFAA in an email. "Our rules exist to help ensure everyone who uses our platform - Dashers, customers, merchants - have a safe and enjoyable experience. We expect everyone to treat others with respect and we will enforce our rules fairly and consistently."
It appears the incident happened in the area of Austin, Texas, but is unclear precisely where in relation to the state capital. Purciful has posted numerous videos about the city of Austin and also Austin police. Another one of her posts from March also garnered millions of views, where she shows the scene of a car crash.
The viral video sparked conversation in the comment section about tipping culture in the US. Many complained the tipping culture has reached its ... tipping point, something WFAA's Jason Wheeler has touched on this year.
Thirty-one percent of people surveyed by Forbes feel pressured by the process of tipping. Which means they are probably feeling pressured often these days. Fifty-one percent of people in another survey said they have been adding a gratuity when they normally wouldn’t just because they were presented a screen at checkout.
Wheeler also talks about how generous Texas tippers are compared to the rest of the US.
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BOISE, Idaho — Some new animals have arrived at Zoo Boise!
Two endangered male and female Styan's red pandas, who made it to Boise from the San Diego and Milwaukee County Zoos, can now be seen daily in the Red Panda Exhibit near the Zoo Farm entrance. The two join a 13-year-old Himalayan red panda, Spud, who can be found in his home located by the carousel.
The Styan's subspecies of red panda is rare -- they are usually larger with thick dark hair due to typically being found in colder places, Zoo Boise said.
"The addition of these red pandas at Zoo Boise is the direct result of the incredible care our zoo staff gives to each and every one of our animals," Boise Parks and Recreation Director Doug Holloway said. "I'm proud of our team and we look forward to introducing these endangered red pandas to the community as we continue to support this important species."
The two red pandas have been matched as part of the Red Panda Species Survival Plan from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums in order to serve as a breeding program for endangered species.
Zoo Boise is also building a Red Panda Complex that will provide more space for red pandas to live -- resembling Asian forest full of vegetation, the zoo said in a news release.
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WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas — One person has died after a fire involving bees broke out in White Settlement, officials told WFAA.
White Settlement police said a beekeeper was found after a fire broke out at a home near Vaquero Street and Silver Creek Road. Police said it was unclear if the man had suffered a medical emergency while tending to the bees or if the bees had swarmed the man prior to the fire.
The origin and cause of the fire remains under investigation, police said.
A witness to the scene told police that the man had gone to the bee hives to harvest honey, likely using a bee smoker to collect it. The device included a nozzle, billow and fire chamber. If the device had fallen to the ground, police said it is possible that a fire started around the vegetation.
The incident remained under investigation and the man's
Firefighters who were stung by bees during the response were not injured and did not require treatment, police said.
No other details about the incident were released. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/white-settlement-beekeeper-killed-in-fire-july-5/287-ab1f52e6-085c-4ad1-bdca-91414e06ed02 | 2023-07-05T19:46:13 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/white-settlement-beekeeper-killed-in-fire-july-5/287-ab1f52e6-085c-4ad1-bdca-91414e06ed02 |
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Neighbors in one Lancaster County community are still in shock after a massive gas explosion early Wednesday morning.
At 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, Neil Wenger’s family was fast asleep in their home on North Colebrook Road when the unthinkable happened.
A gas explosion at the Rapho Township maintenance building across the street sent debris hurling toward the Wenger home, blowing in the windows.
"My wife was awake," Wenger said. "She was hit with some glass, but not cut, and my children were sleeping. Very minor injuries, but everyone is fine at this point."
Nearby businesses felt the quake.
"When I got in about 7:30 this morning, George told me and then my boss told me that the shop shook and they started searching everywhere to see if something fell or came through the roof," said George Hockenbrocht Jr., who works in Rapho Township.
Smoke billowed into the air as fire crews rushed to put out the flames and prevent more blasts.
The municipal building and equipment inside were destroyed and at least six homes were damaged.
Displaced families received food and water from the American Red Cross at a nearby church. Mental health professionals were available to help families make sense of what just happened.
"A lot of these families are likely in shock, still trying to process what happened and what’s going to be unfolding over the next 24 to 48 hours," said Laura Burke, executive director of the American Red Cross Central Pennsylvania Chapter. "If we can provide a small part of that piece of assistance as the Red Cross, we’re very going to make sure that we’re meeting those needs as well."
Red Cross officials will assess each family’s needs, making sure they have food and shelter.
The Wengers are counting their blessings, thankful no one was injured.
"Friends, family, everybody will come together and we’ll get through this," Wenger said.
Crews are still burning off what’s left inside the propane tanks on the property, a process that could take until early Thursday.
Rapho Township officials expect this section of North Colebrook Road to remain closed for the rest of the week as work continues.
A Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal is determining the cause and insurance officials are surveying the damage. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/families-community-shaken-rapho-township-gas-explosion/521-5248fa26-6a59-4baf-9f36-2402ea87205c | 2023-07-05T19:54:10 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/families-community-shaken-rapho-township-gas-explosion/521-5248fa26-6a59-4baf-9f36-2402ea87205c |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — PennDOT announced Wednesday that its Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg will be closed for the rest of the day.
Due to facilities issues and for the safety of employees, the office located at 1101 South Front Street will be closed for the remainder of the day.
Customers in need of immediate driver licensing products or photo services should visit PennDOT’s Summerdale Driver License Center at 429 North Enola Road in Enola. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Customers may also obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/penndot-riverfront-office-center-harrisburg-closed-july-5/521-b585a726-9b6c-4e3a-961f-120a4da68433 | 2023-07-05T19:54:16 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/penndot-riverfront-office-center-harrisburg-closed-july-5/521-b585a726-9b6c-4e3a-961f-120a4da68433 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — State Police troopers investigated a total of 668 vehicle crashes and made a total of 505 arrests for driving under the influence over the July 4th holiday weekend, according to data released Wednesday.
The total number of crashes was slightly higher than in 2022, when troopers investigated 649 crashes across the commonwealth over the same timeframe, State Police said.
There were three fatalities and 194 injured over the five-day July 4th travel period this year, State Police said. In 2022, four people died and 170 were injured in crashes investigated by State Police.
Alcohol was a factor in 59 of this year's non-fatal crashes, according to State Police.
Troopers also issued a total of 23,738 total traffic citations over the holiday weekend, including 845 citations to people not wearing seat belts and 210 tickets to people for failing to secure children in safety seats.
In Troop J, which covers Lancaster, York and Chester counties, troopers investigated 49 crashes, which involved 12 injuries and zero fatalities, according to State Police. Alcohol was a factor in three of those crashes.
In Troop H, which covers Adams, Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, and Perry counties, troopers investigated 66 total crashes, nine of which involved alcohol. There were a total of 13 people injured in those crashes; none of the injuries were fatal.
Troop G, which covers Juniata and Mifflin counties, saw troopers investigate 27 crashes, six of which involved alcohol, State Police said. A total of seven people were injured, none fatally.
These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the state police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/state-police-2023-july-4th-holiday-traffic-enforcement-statistics/521-2b33dc63-cdde-45d0-a15d-e9c1f6f79c82 | 2023-07-05T19:54:22 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/state-police-2023-july-4th-holiday-traffic-enforcement-statistics/521-2b33dc63-cdde-45d0-a15d-e9c1f6f79c82 |
DOVER, Pa. — A York County man died after drowning in Conewago Creek in Dover Township Tuesday evening, the York County Coroner's Office said Wednesday.
Dustin Snook, 32, of the 3900 block of Conewago Road, was reportedly fishing in the creek prior to drowning, according to York County Coroner Pamela Gay.
Investigators believe Snook may have had a medical event that caused him to fall into the water and drown, Gay said.
Snook's next of kin were present and aware of his death, according to Gay.
No autopsy is planned, though routine toxicology was performed, Gay said.
Snook's cause of death was ruled a drowning and the manner of death was deemed accidental, according to Gay. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-county-dustin-snook-drowning-death-conewago-creek/521-065b6100-061c-45c2-908e-6cf6038b8ab1 | 2023-07-05T19:54:28 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-county-dustin-snook-drowning-death-conewago-creek/521-065b6100-061c-45c2-908e-6cf6038b8ab1 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon has an emerald ash borer problem. The insect is an invasive beetle that attacks ash trees. A group of state agencies are partnering in the beetle battle and the likely consequence of that fight: wood-smoke emissions from infected or dead ash trees that are intentionally burned.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and Clean Water Services of Washington County (CWS) have partnered on test burns of wood pulled from forests in the Tualatin River Watershed last month.
The emissions data collected has many implications, both locally and across the U.S., for how states should deal with open burning, be it getting rid of infected trees or eliminating dead wood from natural disasters.
The DEQ collected emissions data from a week of burning in a device called an air curtain incinerator (click here to learn more about how those work).
"Compared to open burning, it's pretty obvious this is much less smoke, much less smell," said Thomas Rhodes of the DEQ. "We're trying to get more emissions data — site specific — for these units. What really interested me about this is that there's very limited data for different pollutants from the combustion and operation of these ACIs, so what Oregon is doing here is unique, in trying to capture those emissions and use EPA test methods, so we can quantify those emissions to make improved permitting decisions."
The leftover wood from the burning is know as biochar.
"The product that we’re getting from it, the biochar, has a lot of interest for us in terms of water quality, water filtration and also soil carbon," said Randy Lawrence, a project manager with Clean Water Services, which operates four water-treatment facilities that empty into the Tualatin River.
The Tualatin River Watershed is dominated, in parts, with ash. The emerald ash borer has killed an estimated 40 million trees in Michigan since its discovery there about 20 years ago. The local losses are expected to be heavy.
"The insect has the potential to go through 95% of our ash trees within as little as 10 years," said Wyatt Williams, an invasive species specialist with ODF. He's been cataloguing the invasive beetle since its discovery in Washington County last year.
By treating some trees and burning others, it's possible to slow the spread of the emerald ash borer. In its aftermath, CWS may have a locally sourced material to repair streams damaged by the pest. And in the larger battle for cleaner air, the DEQ hopes the emissions data provided will offer a blueprint for communities across the U.S. to burn in a much cleaner way. Test results should arrive by early August.
Chris McGinness is a meteorologist and reporter for KGW News. Find him here and on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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HOLDEN -- The town of Holden and its Police Department teamed up with the Eastern Area Agency on Aging to provide some seniors with food Wednesday morning.
Participants showed up to the Police Department where they were given a box of food for them to bring home.
Attendees could also request pet essentials such as dog food and cat litter.
Holden Police Chief Eddie Benjamin says efforts like this remind everyone about the importance of helping those who need it most.
"It's a good opportunity for us to interact with people and to see a smile on their face. And it's very important for us to be engaged in the community," said Chief Benjamin.
Chief Benjamin says this service is available on the first Monday of every month.
Older adults interested in taking part should call the Holden Town Office at 843-5151 for more information. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/holden-teams-up-with-e-a-a-a-to-give-food-out-to-its-members/article_b0167d88-1b69-11ee-929e-dfb8ed0de87f.html | 2023-07-05T19:56:12 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/holden-teams-up-with-e-a-a-a-to-give-food-out-to-its-members/article_b0167d88-1b69-11ee-929e-dfb8ed0de87f.html |
FILE -- Following the city's fireworks show on the Fourth of July, some people took to the Bangor Fourth of July Celebration's Facebook page commenting their disappointment.
Those frustrated with the display cited the lack of visibility, saying that the fireworks should have been lit off over the Waterfront or Maine Savings Amphitheater.
Others say they were mislead as to actually where the fireworks would be fired from.
In a statement from the Greater Bangor Area Fourth of July Committee, they apologized for the visibility challenges saying they were forced to relocate to Bass Park as their final option because of circumstances beyond their control.
We reached out to the Committee's President Tony Bernatche for an interview but he politely declined.
The organization says that anyone interested in donating or becoming part of the Bangor Fourth of July Committee should visit its website for more details. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/some-bangor-citizens-upset-with-fireworks-show/article_b453fb10-1b68-11ee-a860-07e0213cf564.html | 2023-07-05T19:56:19 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/some-bangor-citizens-upset-with-fireworks-show/article_b453fb10-1b68-11ee-a860-07e0213cf564.html |
Bob Haas retired more than a decade ago from a career in business consulting – but that hasn’t slowed him down.
After his retirement, Haas open Silver City Coins in Brookings. Now he’s offering more of his impressive selection of coins and other collectible memorabilia at a shop in Reedsport.
Haas said when heard the coin shop “The Little Mint,” had closed in Reedsport, he decided he wanted to keep it going. The long-time collector said he is continuing to offer rare and collectible coins in Reedsport so local coin collectors didn’t have to travel to Brookings.
He also jazzed it up with a huge variety assortment of rare and historical items.
“I like have a little bit of something for everyone,” Haas said.
The store is filled with rare coins, antiques, jewelry, books, artwork, autographed memorabilia from celebrities – including athletes, movie stars, models, artists – and more. He has some very expensive pieces including a signed original oil painting of Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe. He also has a bat signed by Ted Williams and many autographed baseballs.
Since opening in mid-June, Haas has been operating the shop in Reedsport – which he is calling Silver City Mint – on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to dusk, then he operates his store in Brookings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
“People are like, ‘If you're retired, why are you working?’ I'm like, ‘This isn't work,’” Haas said.
“I'm playing with coins. I'm surrounded by everything that I love – coins, sports, all kinds of autographed items – and I get to meet wonderful people every day. I mean, what better life can there be?” Haas said.
The entrepreneur has a personality that is as rare as the items he sells.
In addition to his collectible stores, Haas owns a moving company. He is a certified tennis instructor, a book author, and says he has a nearly photographic memory.
Haas first got interested in coins from his maternal grandfather. When his grandfather came to visit, he would ask his mother how he was behaving. Unfortunately, Haas’ brother earned the more valuable coins for his good behavior, while he got the lesser impressive coins for his less impressive behavior.
“I was like, ‘Well, that's not right.’ And my grandfather said, ‘Then you’ve got to start acting more like your brother. I'm like, ‘Oh well, whatever.’”
Rather than heeding to his grandfather’s advice, Haas started a newspaper route. He used the money he earned to buy rolls of pennies and sorted through them to find the rarest dates. Haas also convinced his brother to buy his coin collection – something he says his brother regrets to this day.
Haas has lived and travelled all over the United States and has met fellow collectors along the way. He also frequents estate sales, and sometimes offers to buy every item on sale.
When asked if it’s hard to let go of certain coins Haas replied; “That's the hardest thing with becoming a coin dealer, is you have to sell your coin collection.”
“But being a collector has been a lifelong thing for me,” Haas said. “You can make a lot of money over a period of time by investing wisely.”
The Little Mint, a.k.a. Silver City Mint, is located at 1051 Hwy 101 in Reedsport and is open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to dusk. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/collector-offers-rare-and-valuable-items-in-reedsport/article_8638f3e2-1a06-11ee-8f08-83ea2c94ee9c.html | 2023-07-05T19:57:54 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/collector-offers-rare-and-valuable-items-in-reedsport/article_8638f3e2-1a06-11ee-8f08-83ea2c94ee9c.html |
Redding land trust joins with California agency to preserve 702-acre ranch in Shingletown
At the west end of Shingletown, motorists traveling along Highway 44 can look off to the north of the roadway and see a green meadow with a pond and a big, green barn that says “Miller Ranch” written in large letters on the front.
That rural, agricultural setting has been preserved for generations to come, following a recently completed complex legal transaction involving the landowner and the Shasta Land Trust of Redding.
The owners of the 702-acre Miller Ranch have placed a conservation easement on the property, which forbids the owners from developing the land in perpetuity.
The work to complete the transaction and purchase the easement from the Millers was accomplished using a $1.2 million grant from the state Department of Conservation’s Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC).
More than 140 acres of the ranch is dedicated to cattle grazing and 500 acres will be reserved for habitat management and raising bees, according to the land trust.
State officials said preserving the property in its current condition, doing fuels reduction work and other improvements to the ranch will benefit North State residents for years to come.
“We’re proud to support this project, and the multiple benefits it yields to the local community and environment,” Department of Conservation Director David Shabazian said. “The SALC program both protects the area from carbon emissions that come from potential development and helps protect these biodiverse working lands, contributing to the resilience and sustainability of the region.”
The property includes four natural springs and borders a half mile of Shingle Creek. The land also includes portions of the South Fork of Bear Creek and North Fork of Battle Creek, according to the land trust.
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There are also more than 35 acres of wetlands and about 28 acres of meadows, according to the land trust. The property also includes pine and oak woodlands and grasslands that support a variety of wildlife, including deer, quail, mountain lion, bald eagles and peregrine falcons.
As part of that easement transaction, the Millers sell the rights to develop the land, said land trust executive director Paul Vienneau. The Millers also receive the proceeds of the sale, he said, because the land loses value after it has a conservation easement. The price paid to the property owner is based on the difference between the value of the land before and after the conservation easement, Vienneau said.
The easement is a permanent part of the title of the land that cannot be removed, said Vienneau. If the property is sold, the new owner is bound by the development restricts of the conservation easement, he said. The land trust also holds the easement, rather than the landowners, he said.
This is not the first conservation easement completed by the land trust in recent years, Vienneau said. The nonprofit agency does two to three a year, he said.
In 2019-20 the state awarded more than $7.6 million for four conservation easement grants in Shasta County that were handled by the Shasta Land Trust, according to the state. The easements set aside from development 2,711 acres. The state awarded $43.8 million in conservation grants throughout the state for that 12-month period, according to an agency report.
Founded in 1998, Shasta Land Trust has set aside over 41,000 acres of farmland, open-space and wildlife habitat as conservation easement, the agency said.
Vienneau said his firm is the only Redding-based land trust in the county. There are several other nonprofits that hold land trusts in the county, but they are not based locally, he said.
There are 129 parcels in the county with conservation easements on them. The total acreage of those parcels is 30,363 acres, said Jana Oilar, deputy of valuation in the county assessor’s office. However, that is an estimate of conservation easement acreage because the easements usually don’t cover the entire area of a parcel, she said.
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Why the drop in volunteers signing up to be Shasta County Fire Department firefighters?
As John Parrish marks his 50th year as a volunteer firefighter, the 83-year-old is doing it all alone as the last remaining member of the Old Station Fire Department.
When a fire call comes into the tiny eastern Shasta County community of Old Station, Parrish is the only one available at the fire department to answer the call. He doesn’t go on medical calls, do initial attack or cut containment line on wildland fires anymore.
Those days are over for him. But he can still drive a tanker truck out to fires to provide water to other fire engines.
“I probably would have quit a long time ago, except it's down to nobody and I started to think, so it's kind of hard to walk away from,” Parrish said.
Old Station is part of the Shasta County Fire Department, which has 21 fire stations in 17 communities. The county needs about 250 people to be fully staffed, but was running with about half the number of volunteers it needs, said John Kiszka, a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection assistant chief out of the Redding office.
But Old Station is far from alone among fire stations starved for volunteers, with hundreds of departments across the country dealing with a shortage of people willing or able to freely give their time.
The volunteer shortage worries county Supervisor Tim Garman.
“If it continues and everything is turned over to Cal Fire and the county, they're not going to be able to keep all the firefighting stations open, the way it's going,” Garman said.
Kiszka said Cal Fire, which runs the county fire department, actively recruits for volunteers on social media and at local events. But getting people to join their local fire department is difficult.
“It's not just a local problem. It's a statewide, if not nationwide problem,” he said. He said the department needs a public information officer to help recruit volunteers.
When a structure fire breaks out, it’s a local problem. If a home catches fire in Old Station, the nearest volunteer station is in Hat Creek, about 15 minutes down the road, Kiszka said. There is a Cal Fire station in Burney, 24 miles away and a Cal Fire Station in Shingletown, 28 miles away, he said.
There is a Lassen National Forest fire engine crew at the Old Station work center, which would in the summer “probably send an engine if it is staffed and available to protect the potential spread to the wildland,” Kiszka said.
A U.S. Forest Service crew would respond to a fire in Old Station after a request for mutual aid from “the responsible agency,” said Amber Marshall, a spokeswoman for the Lassen National Forest. She referred further questions to Cal Fire.
The drop in volunteers, like what has happened in Old Station, reflects changes in society over the past several decades, said Marty Creel, a volunteer firefighter in a small, rural community in Sutter County. He is also executive director of the California State Firefighters Association.
“I believe one of the reasons is that it's a lack of community, when we're all detached, with social media and all of those things. I don't know if it's generally a generational issue or what the change has been in society, but there just isn't as high of a sense of volunteerism as there used to be,” Creel said.
About two-thirds of volunteer fire companies nationwide struggle with retention, according to the National Volunteer Fire Council.
Where people live and work has also contributed to the difficulty in recruiting new volunteers, Creel said. Decades ago, it was more common for residents to work in the communities where they lived. Employers back then also were more likely to let employees leave work to go fight a fire in their community, he said.
Firefighters must also complete more training than they did 40 or 50 years ago.
“Back then, with the volunteers, if you could breathe you could be on the department,” Parrish said. Today’s standards and training requirements are much higher, he said.
The time commitment can be prohibitive for many people, Kiszka said.
“There has been a significant increase in the amount of training hours that volunteer firefighters have to do every year. There are the commitments of these people that have regular lives, regular day jobs and then to try to respond to calls; when they have very little time to themselves and or family, it’s very difficult,” he said.
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Fire department Chief Sean O'Hara echoed that finding during a budget hearing before the county Board of Supervisors in June.
"Volunteerism is dying," O'Hara said.
Smaller communities tend to use more volunteers than larger towns, Creel said. In California, there are 242 all-volunteer fire companies, he said, citing statistics from the National Fire Department Registry.
All-volunteer stations comprise about 28% of all fire companies in the state, while fire departments with all-paid, professional staff make up about 29% of the units. The remainder of the departments statewide are composed of a mix of volunteers and paid staff.
Kiszka said the volunteer stations in the county are essential to fighting wildland and structure fires in their communities.
There are several other fire departments in the county that are not part of the Shasta County Fire Department. Those include such agencies as Shasta Lake Fire Protection District, Mountain Gate Fire Protection District, Cottonwood Fire Protection District and Burney Fire Protection District.
The Shasta Community Services District has a fire company, but volunteers are interested in splitting it off into its own separate district, said Eric Ohde, the fire chief there.
Don Chaix, chief at the Cassel Fire Department, said volunteers need to keep up 72 hours of training annually. They usually meet twice a month for three-hour training sessions, he said. Not everyone can carve that much time out of their routine or get time off work and hop on a fire truck to go put out fires, he said.
“Because people don't have the time anymore to do it. It's not like the old days, where you could just come here. You got to train and do all the stuff. When I started 40 years ago, one household member had work. I was fortunate. I was a caretaker and I was able to break away from my job. But when you got both family members working, it's tough to do it. And then it's all the time it takes to do it. People just don't want to do it anymore,” he said.
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French Gulch Fire Department Chief Cliff Shattuck said six of the seven volunteers in his department received letters earlier this year from Shasta County Fire Department Chief Sean O’Hara informing them they had been placed on probation for not keeping up with the required training and not going on enough emergency calls.
He said he supports proper instruction, but enforcing the training rule could make recruiting and retention more challenging.
“The county is lucky to have them (volunteers) and they have been a very cost effective resource in the past. It is hard to imagine the rationale of dismissing volunteers when it is so hard to get them,” Shattuck said in a letter to Garman.
Chaix said two of the five volunteers in his department received the probation letters.
While Kiszka said Cal Fire believes volunteers are essential and the agency works to recruit and retain them, there are some who feel the state would rather see the small fire companies around the county just would go away.
Larry Russell, a former fire chief and volunteer in Shasta County for 44 years, said he has seen Cal Fire push out local fire departments before.
“They say, 'well, let us help you. And we'll bring in a station and we'll put it right in your district.' Palo Cedro is a prime example. Well, as soon as they do that, and they start making fire calls. Do you think that the volunteer that's going to have to go to work at 5 o'clock in the morning is going to get up at 2 o'clock and go do it? No, and they know this. So slowly, it just goes away,” said Russell, who also serves on the county Local Agency Formation Commission.
A person who answered the phone at the Palo Cedro fire department referred questions to the Cal Fire main headquarters in Redding.
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Except for the cost of building a new fire station in Anderson last year, county spending in the fire department has remained flat, according to the county budget. County fire department spending was $6.9 million last year. The county’s proposed budget for the coming year was $6.1 million, a 17% decrease in spending from the previous year.
The U.S. Fire Administration says volunteers cost about $45,000 less per firefighter than paid employees. And volunteer firefighters save the public about $37 billion annually nationwide, according to the fire administration.
The county fire department is managed as a special district called a “community service area,” Kiszka said. The county has considered dissolving the CSA and placing the county fire department in the county general fund.
The move would make the fire department eligible for state sales tax money set aside for public safety, Kiszka said.
“It would not decrease any of the volunteer fire stations in the county fire department, but could have the ability to better fund the department into the future,” Kiszka said.
Keswick was the last fire station in the county department to close, he said. The station burned down in the 2018 Carr Fire and was not rebuilt because there was a Cal Fire station nearby.
And there are no plans to close any stations within the next five years, he said.
“However, the number of volunteers continues to decline, which is an issue across the country. The goal is to continue to fund all of the stations and continue to find ways bolster volunteers to provide continued service to the county,” Kiszka said.
Reporter Damon Arthur welcomes story tips at 530-338-8834, by email at damon.arthur@redding.com and on Twitter at @damonarthur_RS. Help local journalism thrive by subscribing today! | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2023/07/05/volunteerism-is-dying-as-shasta-county-fire-department-struggles/70359230007/ | 2023-07-05T20:00:22 | 0 | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2023/07/05/volunteerism-is-dying-as-shasta-county-fire-department-struggles/70359230007/ |
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Firefighters responded Wednesday afternoon to a kitchen fire in Tupelo.
The fire broke out shortly after 12:30 p.m. at the El Veracruz restaurant near IHOP.
WTVA reporter Wayne Hereford reported no injuries.
The Tupelo Fire Department is investigating. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/firefighters-responded-to-kitchen-fire-in-north-tupelo/article_f8a78394-1b64-11ee-b088-77ce71e84cbe.html | 2023-07-05T20:04:54 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/firefighters-responded-to-kitchen-fire-in-north-tupelo/article_f8a78394-1b64-11ee-b088-77ce71e84cbe.html |
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — A Starkville Police officer arrested for DUI no longer works for the city as of Wednesday, July 5.
That’s according to Navarrete Ashford, Starkville’s chief operating officer and director of human resources.
Mississippi State University Police arrested Quinton Carter on Saturday, July 1.
He was booked into jail on a DUI first charge, which is a misdemeanor.
Carter had been on the job for a little more than a month. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/starkville-officer-arrested-on-dui-charge-no-longer-employed/article_1b3d34d8-1b67-11ee-afcd-9f85a4222342.html | 2023-07-05T20:05:00 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/starkville-officer-arrested-on-dui-charge-no-longer-employed/article_1b3d34d8-1b67-11ee-afcd-9f85a4222342.html |
JAMES CITY — A 19-year-old Henrico County man drowned Sunday at a swimming spot off the Colonial Parkway, authorities said.
Otoniel Marroquin was swimming with his family at College Creek when he went underwater and never resurfaced, said James City County police spokesman Tayleb Brooks.
Brooks said officers and emergency crews were dispatched around 5 p.m. to the beach, which is off the James River. The spot, which has warning signs posted that say the creek is not safe for swimming because of rip tides and deep water, has been the site of drownings in previous years.
Marroquin’s body was recovered around 8:30 p.m. about 100 to 150 yards from the shoreline in about 15 feet of water, Brooks said.
From the archives: Cloverleaf Mall, 1972-2011
Cloverleaf Mall: Before the opening
Workmen put the finishing touches on Cloverleaf Mall in August of 1972.
1972 FILE
Cloverleaf Mall: Opening day, 1972
Opening day at Cloverleaf Mall, August 1972
1972 FILE
Cloverleaf Mall: Busy first week
Chesterfield County police aid shoppers at Cloverleaf Mall during its first week in August of 1972.
1972 BOB BROWN/TIMES-DISPATCH
Cloverleaf Mall: Upscale Sears
When it opened in 1972, the Crystal Room at the Sears in Cloverleaf Mall included furs.
1972 FILE
Cloverleaf Mall: Twin cinema
Seymour Hoffman, vice president of District Theaters in Washington, in front of the twin cinema at Cloverleaf Mall, which opened with the mall in August of 1972. It was expanded to an nine-screen Regal Cinema in the 1987 renovation.
1972 FILE
Cloverleaf Mall: Piccadilly Cafeteria
Chef William A. Richards prepares food in the Piccadilly Cafeteria in 1972.
1972 FILE
Cloverleaf Mall in 1975
Cloverleaf Mall in 1975
1975 FILE
Cloverleaf Mall Community Room
A 1976 meeting in the Community Room at Cloverleaf Mall. Community groups took advantage of the free room almost every day.
1976 FILE
Cloverleaf Mall: Christmas Tubas, 1985
Thirty five tubists showed up to play carols at TubaChristmas at Cloverleaf in December 1985.
1985 FILE
Cloverleaf Mall: 1987 renovation
The interior of Cloverleaf Mall after the renovation in 1987.
1987 LINDY KEAST RODMAN
Cloverleaf Mall: Christmas Eve, 1990
Cloverleaf Mall's parking lot was full on Christmas Eve of 1990.
1990 DAN CURRIER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Cloverleaf Mall: 1995 fire
Chesterfield County and Richmond, Va., firefighters remove debris from the site of a fire at Cloverleaf Mall, on Oct. 12, 1995.
1995
Cloverleaf Mall: Frederick's of Hollywood
Frederick's of Hollywood at Cloverleaf Mall in 1995
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Cloverleaf Mall: Christmas, 1997
Christmas trees decorated by Chesterfield and Richmond school students are on display at Cloverleaf Mall. Pictured here a mall walker passes by the trees on Dec. 20, 1997.
MARK GORMUS/TIMES-DISPATCH
Cloverleaf Mall: 1998 renovation
A construction worker guides the placement of one of three metal pyramids at the entrance of the Cloverleaf Mall in October 1998. When completed the would have a renovated front entrance and food court , a new major entrance sign and other upgrades.
1998 CLEMENT BRITT/TIMES-DISPATCH
Cloverleaf Mall: New police station, 1999
Chesterfield County opened a new Police station inside of Cloverleaf Mall in November of 1999.
1999 STUART T. WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Cloverleaf Mall: Regal cinemas close, 2001
Regal cinemas at Cloverleaf Mall closed in 2001.
1999 STUART T. WAGNER/TIMES-DISP
Cloverleaf Mall: Sears closes, 2003
Cloverleaf Mall Sears store worker Richard Lanzarone (right) who has worked for Sears for 45 years, leaves the sales floor with a fellow employee after the store closed for good on Jan. 25, 2006. Sears opened a new store in Chesterfield Town Center
DEAN HOFFMEYER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Cloverleaf Mall: Empty food court, 2005
The food court at Cloverleaf mall was empty on July 21, 2005.
2005 CINDY BLANCHARD/TIMES-DISPA
County buys Cloverleaf Mall, 2007
Chesterfield County bought Cloverleaf Mall in 2007 with plans to demolish it and replace it with a mixed-use development.
2007
Cloverleaf Mall sold to county, 2007
Joseph Toney makes his rounds inside Cloverleaf Mall on May 22, 2007. Chesterfield County bought the mall in 2007 and intends to demolish the mall and build new commercial and residential development
2007
Cloverleaf Mall: One last shop
Deon Payne (left) and Gaylen Braxton shop Cloverleaf one last time on Feb. 28, 2008.
2008 WESLEY P. HESTER
Cloverleaf Mall: Closing in 2008
The closing sign posted on the main entrance to Cloverleaf Mall, the day before the mall's official closing.
2008 FILE
Cloverleaf Mall: Fenced off in 2010
Cloverleaf Mall buildings are surrounded by a padlocked chain link fence on August 20, 2010.
2010
Cloverleaf Mall: The walls come down, 2011
James F. Downs, of Crosland Southeast, was among the officials breaking out the gold sledge hammers to begin the long-awaited demolition of Cloverleaf Mall on October 25, 2011.
EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Goodbye Cloverleaf, 2011
The long-awaited demolition of Cloverleaf Mall began on October 25, 2011.
EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Kroger rises from rubble of Cloverleaf, 2012
Construction of the Kroger at the former Cloverleaf Mall site on Aug. 13, 2012.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — Eleven people were shot, three who died, in the Fort Worth neighborhood of Como at about 11:40 p.m. on July 3, at the intersection of Diaz Avenue and Horne Street.
This was hours after the end of the neighborhood's annual Comofest.
Police said multiple shooting victims were in a parking lot when they arrived. It is believed that 10 of the victims are adults and one is a juvenile.
First responders at the scene said it was difficult to get to the victims since people were still trying to get out of the area. Some people were taken to hospitals in private vehicles, others via ambulance. Police had to drive one victim to an ambulance outside of the event.
This is the second shooting that happened shortly after Comofest.
In 2021, police said eight people were shot near a car wash on Horne Street, but no one was killed.
What we know about the victims
All three victims who died have been identified.
Cynthia Santos, 22, was identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner. She died at Texas Health Harris Methodist hospital
Gabriella Navarrete, 18, was also identified. She died at the hospital.
Eighteen-year-old Paul Willis died at the scene of the shooting and was identified by family members.
"Everyone was out here for the fireworks display, like always. And then gunshots rang out," Willis' mother, Ka'Desha Weatherly, told WFAA.
"They kept calling my son 18-year-old victim. His name was Paul," she said.
Weatherly described the chaotic scene and trying to find her son. Willis was with his little brother and cousins on the corner of Horne and Houghton.
"Ran this way because I knew my kids was down here," she described. "So I walked past my son. The girls were holding him crying. I didn't even know it was my baby on the ground."
Willis' mother said the 18-year-old was just out enjoying his day off from work with his family.
"He works 80 hours a week. My baby wanted to be successful. He had his own apartment, own car, manager at McDonald's at 18. He just got his electrician license from the state. It's not how he's supposed to go," Weatherly said.
"My family is heartbroken. This shouldn't have happened," the mother added.
Santos' family has started a GoFundMe to raise money for funeral expenses.
Fort Worth mayor Mattie Parker tweeted a response to Monday night's shooting:
"I am devastated by the news of a mass shooting in Fort Worth last night. My heart breaks for the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Como community that works to build positivity and celebration in their community and our city." | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-texas-como-mass-shooting/287-fe991a1a-3374-4abb-ade6-913826ce2d6c | 2023-07-05T20:17:57 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-texas-como-mass-shooting/287-fe991a1a-3374-4abb-ade6-913826ce2d6c |
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — UPDATE: The Statewide Silver Alert for Ford has been canceled.
A Statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a 71-year-old woman from South Bend.
The South Bend Police Department said Loretta Ford was last seen Wednesday, July 5 at 9 a.m.
She is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Ford was last seen wearing a dark-colored sweatshirt, blue jeans and black tennis shoes.
Police said she is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.
Anyone with information on Ford's whereabouts is asked to call the South Bend Police Department at 574-235-9201 or 911.
Amber Alert vs. Silver Alert: What's the difference?
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-loretta-ford-south-bend-71-years-old-missing/531-3aa50b2c-2158-45a7-9c50-d042d9b23c89 | 2023-07-05T20:18:03 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/silver-alert-loretta-ford-south-bend-71-years-old-missing/531-3aa50b2c-2158-45a7-9c50-d042d9b23c89 |
DALLAS — File this one in your book case under: Heartwarming.
A TikTok video that has gone viral just goes to show what a small act of kindness can do. This one has changed the life of an author from Arlington.
The video shows two men walking by the local author, Shawn Warner, promoting his debut novel at a Kroger in Fort Worth. The opening caption reads, "This new author seemed super defeated when I first walked past him. So before I left the store, I decided to go back."
Warner explains the premise of his book, "Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor," to the men.
"It's about a teenage girl who teams up with a ghost of multiple personalities to solve the mystery of her parents' murder," Warner said.
The caption in the middle of the video reads, "I don't know this guy and this isn't a sponsorship. I just wanted to show a stranger some kindness." The TikTok poster bought two copies of the book. After just two days since it was posted, the video garnered over 15 million views, and Warner's book shot up to the No. 1 best seller on Amazon.
Warner thanked everyone who saw the video and bought his book. He said was still looking into the next book signing at another Kroger location in Dallas.
You can watch all the videos below:
Original video:
Warner reaction:
More Texas headlines: | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/dallas-author-best-seller-shawn-warner-book-tiktok-viral/287-9e41be5d-6db0-43a5-a9a2-b196dae46bb5 | 2023-07-05T20:18:55 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/dallas-author-best-seller-shawn-warner-book-tiktok-viral/287-9e41be5d-6db0-43a5-a9a2-b196dae46bb5 |
WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas — One person has died after a fire involving bees broke out in White Settlement, officials told WFAA.
White Settlement police said a beekeeper was found after a fire broke out at a home near Vaquero Street and Silver Creek Road. Police said it was unclear if the man had suffered a medical emergency while tending to the bees or if the bees had swarmed the man prior to the fire.
The origin and cause of the fire remains under investigation, police said.
A witness to the scene told police that the man had gone to the bee hives to harvest honey, likely using a bee smoker to collect it. The device included a nozzle, billow and fire chamber. If the device had fallen to the ground, police said it is possible that a fire started around the vegetation.
The incident remained under investigation and the man's
Firefighters who were stung by bees during the response were not injured and did not require treatment, police said.
No other details about the incident were released. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/white-settlement-beekeeper-killed-in-fire-july-5/287-ab1f52e6-085c-4ad1-bdca-91414e06ed02 | 2023-07-05T20:19:01 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/white-settlement-beekeeper-killed-in-fire-july-5/287-ab1f52e6-085c-4ad1-bdca-91414e06ed02 |
ANDOVER, Kan. (KSNW) — The Andover Police Department is looking for the owner of a 15-foot-long snake.
According to the APD, the snake was found Wednesday.
Andover police say “no two days are the same” on the job.
“Officers normally deal with escape artists that have 4 legs and fur, but this 15-foot bright yellow critter decided to mix it up for them today,” the APD said.
The APD says if the “large slithering friend” belongs to you or you know about a possible owner, to please contact the APD at 316-733-5177 ext. 0. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/andover-police-department-looking-for-owner-of-15-foot-long-snake/ | 2023-07-05T20:25:15 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/andover-police-department-looking-for-owner-of-15-foot-long-snake/ |
DALLAS — Representatives from American Airlines and DFW International Airport issued statements in response to a video making rounds on social media.
A TikTok user posted a video of another passenger walking to the front of plane during what appeared to be an outburst. It is not clear what led to the outburst.
Towards the end of the video, the passenger pointed to the back of the plane and someone was "not real."
American Airlines said in a statement that the plane, flight 1009, which was headed from DFW Airport to Orlando, returned to its gate due to the woman's outburst.
"The flight was met at the gate by local law enforcement and the customer was removed from the flight," American Airlines said in a statement. "Safety and security are our top priorities, and we thank our customers for their understanding and our team members for their professionalism in managing a difficult situation."
DFW Airport also issued a statement, confirming they responded to a disturbance aboard a flight at Terminal A.
"The passenger deplaned the aircraft at the request of the airline and left the airport without incident," the statement reads. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/airline-plane-passenger-video-that-is-not-real-update/287-aeff1d62-dbb8-455e-9c5a-ee609c04756b | 2023-07-05T20:26:32 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/airline-plane-passenger-video-that-is-not-real-update/287-aeff1d62-dbb8-455e-9c5a-ee609c04756b |
FORT WORTH, Texas — In the wake of a mass shooting in Fort Worth's neighborhood of Como on July 3, religious and community leaders gathered at Como First Baptist Church to address the shooting, mental health and gun violence.
Eleven people were shot, three fatally, in the incident at the intersection of Diaz Avenue and Horne Street. Police said multiple shooting victims were in a parking lot when they arrived. It is believed that 10 of the victims are adults and one is a juvenile. We have more information on the victims here.
This shooting occurred hours after the end of the neighborhood's annual Comofest, but community leaders stressed this event was not associated with what happened.
"Comofest continues to be an inspiring family event with food, vendors, music, fellowship and fun," Ella Burch, President of Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council said. "The problems occur afterwards, and that's where we need to focus our attention."
Comofest is put on the Legacy Lake Como organization with the goal of connecting the community. According to Legacy Lake Como's own literature, Comofest is an organized day full of family-friendly activities meant to celebrate the pride of the neighborhood while bridging the generational gap that is said to exist between the young and old who reside here.
No one has been arrested and suspects have not been identified. Police said that none of the injured are believed to be suspects. Though, Burch said Wednesday that it is believed by the community that the suspects are "mostly or entirely" from outside of the Lake Como area.
Burch said the Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council is calling on accountability from city, state, and federal leaders. More specifically, they want "better collaboration with police & community, higher CDO fund investigation against gun violence, and Horne Street revalidation as a high priority" from local municipalities. At the state and federal level, Burch called for legislators to address gun reform and "invest in community-driven solutions."
Roy Brooks, Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 1, stood in solidarity with community leaders and the council's statement.
"I am angry because some people do not understand the value of a human life," Brooks said. "I am angry because people come to me as an elected official and say, 'What are you gonna do about this?'"
Brooks said there is not enough money in anybody's budget to buy their way out of this crisis, calling it a nationwide problem.
"People have to understand that life is precious," Brooks added. "People have to understand that your life is precious and that their lives – the ones with the guns – their lives are precious too."
The Tarrant County commissioner added that there needs to be a collaboration with the community and government to work in a positive direction.
"All of us have to be a part of this solution, and all of us have to be committed to being the change that we want to see in our community," Brooks said. "If we can make this happen, then we've got a chance ... at ending this senseless gun violence."
Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes said the senseless violence is not indicative of Lake Como and does not define the people that live there. Noakes said the department will not "arrest their way out of this."
"[Arrests] are part of what we do, but we know prevention is preferable every time," Noakes said. "Instead of investigating an event like that, how about preventing it in the first place?"
Noakes said prevention comes back to investment in the community. He said change won't happen overnight, but he believes it can.
More Texas headlines: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/como-fort-worth-shooting-community-leaders-react/287-5e2e01b4-0b73-4743-bc46-652233f997b6 | 2023-07-05T20:26:38 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/como-fort-worth-shooting-community-leaders-react/287-5e2e01b4-0b73-4743-bc46-652233f997b6 |
The wonders of our remarkable city will be on display as part of a new Tucson-themed Monopoly board game.
The creators of the game, Top Trumps USA, are looking for the community’s help in identifying local businesses, restaurants, nonprofit organizations and others to immortalize on the board forever.
“Tucson is beautiful, there is such a rich history, a great food scene, as well as most importantly, there’s a lot of local pride here,” said Jennifer Tripsea, a representative from Top Trumps USA, in discussing the motivations behind selecting Tucson for this beloved game.
The set will encompass a personalized community chest and distinctive playing cards, as well as Tucson-centric tokens.
The main focus on the board is to pay homage to the cherished “Old Pueblo” by crafting a nostalgic and one-of-a-kind depiction of Tucson.
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The Tucson-themed game will debut next March and will be available for sale at various retail locations, including CVS and select Tucson retailers. Additionally, the board will be available for purchase through Amazon.
To share your ideas for the board, email tucson@toptrumps.com.
Contact reporter Sabina Hernandez at shernande1@tucson.com. | https://tucson.com/life-entertainment/local/tucson-inspired-board-game/article_382cbf58-16b9-11ee-b97d-7fce80cdeb79.html | 2023-07-05T20:31:19 | 0 | https://tucson.com/life-entertainment/local/tucson-inspired-board-game/article_382cbf58-16b9-11ee-b97d-7fce80cdeb79.html |
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